Finding a beep with a straw

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Finding a beep with a straw · Proposed air date:

Caller Evil Steve reports mysterious chirps and beeps that may be coming from the power equipment beneath his computer. After carefully separating a battery backup from an ordinary power strip, Dr. Dave suggests using a drinking straw like a simple stethoscope to isolate the sound, then jokes about how the caller can explain crawling around on the floor to his wife.

4:21 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2005-09-10. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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