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Dorktales Storytime

Lanny Smoot, Hidden Hero of History

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© Jonathan Cormur Length 00:17:51 18 September 2025 Season 6 Episode 118 Age: 6-10 Topics: Stories , Faerie Tales , Folk Tales Country: USA Type: Episodic

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© Jonathan Cormur Length 00:17:51 18 September 2025 Season 6 Episode 118 Age: 6-10 Topics: Stories , Faerie Tales , Folk Tales Country: USA Type: Episodic

RumpleTaleSpin - Fairy Tale Stories for Kids

RumpleTaleSpin - Fairy Tale Stories for Kids

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

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A tale of imagination, invention and real-life magic! Lanny Smoot is an Imagineer and electrical engineer with more than 100 patented inventions for Disney theme parks. He’s the mind behind the real-life lightsaber and a floor that makes you feel like you’re moving through other worlds. His inventive spirit started early, inspired by his father and a fascination with the lightbulb. He went from building his own unicycle as a kid to being honored in the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work with Disney. Lanny brings joy to millions and his journey lights the way for future inventors.

Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/lanny-smoot/

Get a free activity guide on Lanny Smoot: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep118freePDF

If you enjoyed this story about Lanny Smoot, you may also enjoy learning about Lewis Latimer, the inventor and patent draftsman who helped improve Thomas Edison’s light bulb: https://jonincharacter.com/lewis-latimer/

CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, edited and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

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