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Trace everyday objects back to their surprising origins, and meet the real inventors behind them - the shows and stories that make invention make sense.
Inventors history skippedOnce Upon A Time In Black HistoryThe true stories of Black inventors whose ideas changed everyday life.69 episodesMeet them →
How things came to beForever AgoThe surprising history of everyday things, from microwaves to umbrellas.112 episodesMeet them →
Meet the inventorsTime Traveling TonyaTime-travelling stories that introduce real inventors and their big ideas.36 episodesMeet them →
Invention questions, answeredWho Smarted? - Educational Podcast for KidsFun, fact-packed answers to real kid questions about inventions and inventors.1102 episodesMeet them →
Inventor's hourLucy Wow: STEM Stories for Kids Who Love InventingA recurring showcase of clever, silly, and surprising inventions.393 episodesMeet them →The everyday things you'd never think to ask about - and the surprising real answers.
Real people whose inventions changed everyday life - even if you've never heard their names.
The strange, surprising stories behind objects you probably use every single day.
Every episode across the whole catalogue that mentions inventions, inventors or how things got made - not hand-picked like the trails above, just everything that's out there.
A story of big ideas and bold curiosity! David Unaipon was an Aboriginal Australian inventor, author, preacher, and lifelong learner who never stopped asking “what if?” His invention of mechanical sheep shears helped farmers go from shearing 30 to 300 sheep a …
In this inspiring episode of Once Upon A Time in Black History, host Tamara Shiloh shares the remarkable life story of Andrew Jackson Beard—a formerly enslaved man whose brilliance and determination forever changed railroad safety.
The crew discovers a world traveler (Matt Oberg) who believes it’s still the year 1999. Featuring two new stories: “Bob’s Impossible Pants”, a song about a cursed pair of pants with significant upside, written by Iris, a 9 year old from Massachusetts, and “The…
From WiFi to Google Maps, the black box to the bionic ear, this Shortcut uncovers the Aussie inventions that have changed the way the world works. Amanda and Bryce trace the real stories behind lifesaving pacemakers, antibiotics, ultrasound, spray-on skin and …
A tale of artistry, innovation, and lasting legacy! Makoto Hagiwara, a Japanese American landscape architect, transformed a World’s Fair exhibit into San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden. It's the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, still cheris…
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 m…
In Connecting Dots: A Blind Life, inventor Josh Miele recounts his life story and path to becoming an accessibility designer.
Spark creativity and curiosity with Ms. Rylee in this invention-packed episode of Games and Giggles! Young listeners will discover everyday innovations through an interactive "I Spy" game, finding items invented to tell time, communicate, and keep warm. Kids w…
To wrap up Women’s History Month, let’s recognize some women who made an impact with their inventions. Throughout history women who made an impact rarely received credit for it, and were often left out of history books. So I want to introduce you to some of th…
Put on your inventor hat and get ready for a wildly creative episode of Games and Giggles! Today, Ms. Rylee takes us on a journey into the world of wacky inventions. You’ll test your decision-making skills in Would You Rather, laugh at some clever Invention Jo…
What does it take to become an inventor? To find out, we spoke with an inventor named Josh Miele about one of his greatest inventions: tactile maps! Tactile maps use braille technology to help blind people explore their neighborhoods with their fingers first. …
In this fun facts episode, we will learn the secrets of the senses, ranging from flies tasting with their feet to owls hearing a mouse step on a twig from 23 meters away. Then, we will explore the world of inventions, learning how creativity, curiosity, and ev…
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Which packaging material started out as a textured wallpaper and which sweet substance was the result of unhygienic actions in the lab? Take the quiz and test yourself!
Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
In this episode of Games and Giggles, we’re getting creative as we explore the world of inventions with Ms. Rylee!
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.
Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
Sharp needle pricks are not anyone's favourite - least of all, when the doctors force them upon us. Worse still is a vaccine injection that may or may not be followed by a bout of fever and illness before recovery comes our way.Who do we blame / credit for dis…
The world wouldn't be as wonderful as it is without these inventions. There's some good stuff in here....
Does your kiddo like to tinker? Kids invent cool things all the time - our guest invented a product when he was only twelve years old! Was he afraid of failing? Nope. Has he failed? - Multiple times! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emilly Calandrelli…
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In this episode the Jifflings find a blindfold and Albert tells a story that helps Freidaline to learn that it's good to believe in things and use your imagination, even if it's just for fun.
Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today, they're learning about Lewis Latimer, a Black inventor behind some of the greatest inventions of his time, while listening to one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When, Wow!" And don't forget to …
For Black History Month, Short Wave is celebrating Black voices in STEM - bringing back some of our favorite conversations, as well as new guests with expertise and insights to share. In this encore episode, former Short Wave host Maddie Sofia talks to invent…
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Meet Lewis Latimer, the inventor WHO worked on some of the most important inventions of his time, like the lightbulb and the telephone! As a son of slaves, Lewis persevered through difficult challenges of discrimination and segregation WHEN he pursued his pass…
As I have mentioned in many episodes of this podcast, there are a great many things that were originally invented in Ancient China. There are literally hundreds of inventions that were developed in China before they were introduced anywhere else.
China's factories are faced with rising demand but these factories are unable to produce enough as they don't have enough power. China is keen on keeping its carbon emissions under control. So Chinese coal power stations are not allowed to increase power outpu…
How many things do you use that Thomas Edison invented? At what age did Edison invent his first invention? How could one person invent 1000 different things? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com
Learn about what Neanderthal genes might be doing in your DNA; Guido d’Arezzo, the 11th-century Benedictine monk who invented “Do, Re, Mi” notation, or solfège; and how photosynthesis killed off 99 percent of life on Earth during the the Great Oxygenation Even…
Would you rather be a famous inventor or a famous writer?
Learn about the man who invented the scientific method; the story of America’s first beach; and how many faces the average person can recognize.
Since 1989, Professor Gizmo Gearloose (aka Christine Buik) has been providing programs to delight and inspire people of all ages with live animals, storytelling, music and audience participation. Christine joins Nate on this episode of The Show About Science t…
Eva and Olga welcome Ray Kurzweil, an inventor, entrepreneur and visionary who has been described as "Edison's rightful heir" by Inc. Magazine. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/59
John Iflyalot is in Spain, and he has another riddle for you! This time John tells us all about the incredible Spanish inventions, including space suits, mops and even Chupa Chups!
Episode 6 – In this series adventurer John Iflyalot discovers the history and culture of Poland! This time he attempts to solve his riddle and finds out about some great inventions along the way. from X-Ray machines to Windscreen Wipers!
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