About the show
A STEM podcast where Penny and Luck explore the strange, surprising stories behind everyday inventions from cotton candy to trampolines.
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Calling all kid inventors, creators, and out-of-the-box thinkers! Welcome to Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff - a kids STEM podcast (+6yrs) Did you know: - a dentist invented cotton candy? - a 16 year old designed the first trampoline inspired by a trip to the circus? - water balloons were a waterproof sock invention gone wrong?
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- claire karwowski @ wowski media
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 12 min
- Episodes
- 64
- Seasons
- 2 seasons
- Topics
- Education For Kids
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Episodes
64 episodes
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EP. 54 INVENTING THE RUBIKS CUBE
12 min 3 April 2024GEOMETRY! DESIGN! POETRY! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing story behind INVENTING the RUBIKS CUBE! For more on Erno Rubik's STEM resources for kids, families, and educators: www.rubeit.com Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on pennyandluck.com. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic
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EP. 53 INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS
15 min 27 March 2024SWITZERLAND! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing story behind INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS! It's the last week of Women's History Month and we're celebrating by telling the story of how Dorothy Harrison Eustis made history by making seeing eye dogs available for people in need all over the world
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EP. 52 INVENTING with the SUN QUEEN
13 min 20 March 2024This is the story of the SUN QUEEN and chemical physicist in MARIA TELKES In this episode you will find lots on solar and girl power!
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EP. 51 INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS
14 min 13 March 2024SUFFRAGETTES! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS! It's the 2nd week of Women's History Month and we're celebrating by telling the story of how history making aeronauts Sophie Blanchard, Nellie Thurston, and Muriel Matters changed the world by flying high above it
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EP. 50 INVENTING GIRL SCOUTS
13 min 6 March 2024ROCKET SHIPS! COMMUNITY SERVICE! COOKIES! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind inventing THE GIRL SCOUTS! It's the first week of Women's History Month and we're kicking it off by telling the story of how Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low invented the GIRL SCOUTS. Below you'll find free Girl Scout activities. Girl Scout Tree Promise: https://bit.ly/49EfRvU Build a LEGO® Community: https://bit.ly/4a1E2UW Design a Vehicle To Help Someone: https://bit.ly/3wHrW4S Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on pennyandluck.com . Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic Photo: Girl Scouts of the USA / Fox News
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EP. 49 INVENTING BREAKING
13 min 28 February 2024DANCE BATTLES! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind inventing the world famous dance: BREAKING!
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EP. 48 INVENTING SUPER SOAKERS
12 min 21 February 2024What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind Lonnie Johnson's life long love of inventing and how he came to create the SUPER SOAKER!
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EP. 47 INVENTING HEART SURGERY
13 min 14 February 2024BARBERSHOP! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and how he invented HEART SURGERY!
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EP. 46 INVENTING with MURIEL TRAMIS
12 min 7 February 2024This is the story of the first black female video game developer, Muriel Tramis We talk gaming, engineering, drones, and the power of inventing your own path
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INVENTING ZIP LINES - a throwback episode
12 min 15 December 2023Hang Gliders! Costa Rica!
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EP. 45 INVENTING SKIS
13 min 31 January 2024THE ARCTIC! DEFYING GRAVITY! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING SKIING!
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EP. 44 INVENTING LEGO™
14 min 1 December 2023DIGITAL DESIGN! WALL STREET! PLAY WELL! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING LEGO™! In this episode we talk about Brick Link Studios. It's a free design resource that will help you digitally design your Lego™ creations! Check it out: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on pennyandluck.com. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic
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EP. 43 INVENTING TELESCOPES
12 min 24 November 2023TIME TRAVEL! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING TELESCOPES!
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EP. 42 INVENTING PARADE BALLOONS
11 min 17 November 2023THANKSGIVING! 3D PRINTERS! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE BALLOONS!
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EP. 41 INVENTING GO KARTS
12 min 10 November 2023RACE TRACKS! LAWN MOWERS! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING GO KARTS!
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EP. 40 INVENTING TETRIS
13 min 3 November 2023What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING TETRIS!
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EP. 39 INVENTING HAUNTED HOUSES
13 min 27 October 2023MADAME TUSSAUDS! MARIE ANTOINETTE! THE FRENCH REVOLUTION! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING HAUNTED HOUSES!
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EP. 38 INVENTING HOLOGRAMS
11 min 21 October 2023What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING HOLOGRAMS!
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EP. 37 INVENTING BAT TECH
13 min 13 October 2023FLYING ROBOTS! BIOMIMICRY! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science behind BAT - INSPIRED TECHNOLOGY!
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EP. 36 INVENTING M&Ms
10 min 6 October 2023MILKSHAKES! FOOD SCIENCE! SUGAR COATS! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING M&Ms!
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EP. 35 INVENTING THE OCEAN CLEAN UP
14 min 29 September 2023SCUBA DIVING! TEEN INVENTOR! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING THE OCEAN CLEAN UP!
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EP. 34 INVENTING GUITARS
13 min 22 September 2023ROCK 'N ROLL! WAVES! CARPENTRY! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING GUITARS! Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on pennyandluck.com . Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Designed by Igor Cujic
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EP. 32 INVENTING SIGN LANGUAGE
11 min 8 September 2023SMART GLOVES! 72 MILLION PEOPLE! PARIS FRANCE!
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EP. 33 INVENTING WATER POLO
11 min 25 August 2023OLYMPICS! SWIMMING! BIOMECHANICS! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING WATER POLO! Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on pennyandluck.com. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Designed by Igor Cujic
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EP. 31 INVENTION CONVENTION FOR KIDS
10 min 1 September 2023Safe slime! AI cancer finder! Bubble bath trains! These were all invented by KIDS and presented at this years INVENTION CONVENTION WORLDWIDE. Listen in to learn all about how these kid inventors are making the world a better place through STEM! YOU have until Sept. 4th to enter for a chance to win our INVENTOR GIVEAWAY! How to earn entries: 10 entries + 10% off your first Inventor Store purchase when you
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EP. 30 INVENTING THE 3D PRINTER
11 min 25 August 2023PANCAKE ROBOTS! ASTRONAUT PIZZA PARTY!
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EP. 29 INVENTING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
10 min 18 August 2023FLAT TIRES! MELTING ICE CREAM! ACCIDENTAL INVENTIONS!
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EP. 28 INVENTING THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
15 min 11 August 2023SOCCER! NASA! WWI! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING the WOMEN'S WORLD CUP! YOU have until Sept. 4th to enter for a chance to win our INVENTOR GIVEAWAY! How to earn entries: 10 entries + 10% off your first Inventor Store purchase when you
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EP. 27 INVENTING GIMP
11 min 4 August 2023Summer Camp! Navajo Looms!
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INVENTING THE DISCO BALL - a throwback episode
10 min 21 July 2023*THE VOTES ARE IN! THIS WEEK'S THROWBACK EPISODE IS ALL ABOUT INVENTING THE DISCO BALL* It's science! It's dancing! It's spinning mirrors! IT'S THE DISCO BALL! This week's episode is all about the science and history behind inventing the DISCO BALL and the welcoming communities that danced beneath them. To receive updates on activity books, partner promo codes, and news from the Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff world -
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