Rube Goldberg machine
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Rube Goldberg machine has been mentioned in one podcast episode on New Heights (Dec 2025).
A Rube Goldberg machine, named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a chain reaction–type machine or contraption intentionally designed to perform a simple task in a comically overcomplicated way. First appearing in a cartoon for the New York Evening Mail, these machines consist of a series of simple unrelated devices; the action of each triggers the initiation of the next, eventually resulting in achieving a stated goal.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on New Heights |
Who talks about Rube Goldberg machine on podcasts?
Rube Goldberg machine came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on New Heights.
What is Rube Goldberg machine mentioned alongside?
Rube Goldberg machine is most often mentioned alongside Reese's, American Express and A Christmas Story.
Mentioned together: Reese's, American Express, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf, Home Alone, NFL (National Football League), New Heights Film Club, Wondery Plus, Boar's Head