Lucy Wow: STEM Stories for Kids Who Love Inventing

What superpowers does Guy-O-Matic have? Are there any supervillains in Pflugerville? Tune in to find out the answer to this question, and maybe a couple more, with Lucy Wow's sidekick (and world champion eater of socks) Kapow! Thanks to listener Thwin for the great questions!If you have a question you'd like answered, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]!

Dr. Honeydew is the resident scientist and inventor on The Muppet Show. His official title is C.S.I.C.O.E. (Chief Scientist in Charge of Everything). What kind of amazing inventions has he come up with? Tune in to find out!

Ballet comes from Italy. In fact, the name “Ballet” comes from the Italian word "ballare," which means "to dance.” Ballet started out as a simple, structured dance done in the homes of rich Italians and Italian royalty. How did it become so popular worldwide? Tune in to find out!

Marie was the first woman in France to earn a PhD in physics. The professors who reviewed her doctoral thesis, declared it “the greatest single contribution to science ever written." What kinds of contributions did she make to the understanding of science as we know it today? Tune in to find out!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Join Kapow, Lucy Wow's sidekick and world champion eater of socks, as he explores some of the world's most amazing inventions!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Looking for an educational episode to spice up your evening? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Aquaman's five pointed trident is common among Atlanteans, the people of Atlantis. His, however, was particularly special because it was made of a mysterious, and super strong, metal. It allowed him to channel his superhero powers to control water or create powerful shockwaves! Tune in to find out just how amazing this super invention really is!

Karate doesn’t fall from the sky, or rise up from the soil, so it had to be invented, right? And lucky for you, Kapow knows all about its invention!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Tune in to today's episode of Kapow's Power of Invention, where we are introduced to the one and only Charles Babbage! A mathematician, philosopher, mechanical engineer, inventor, and father of modern computing!

A crayon is a stick of colored wax used for writing or drawing. Crayons are popular all over the world because they’re available in a range of prices and colors, are easy to work with, and most importantly - look cool! Tune in to find out how they were invented!

Sandra Jennifer Olivia "Sandy" Cheeks is an American squirrel from the state of Texas, who lives in under the sea in Bikini Bottom, right by Spongebob Squarepants. If she’s a squirrel, how can she live under the sea? Tune in to to find out!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Has Kapow ever said Goat Kid Goat Instead of Go Kid Go? Tune in to find out the answer to this question, and maybe a couple more, with Lucy Wow's sidekick (and world champion eater of socks) Kapow! Thanks to listener Leah for the great questions!If you have a question you'd like answered, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]!

Today's inventory was the one of the coolest inventors of his era. He overcame all of the odds to change the world! Tune in to find out how Louis Braille changed the world for the better!

A calendar is a tool used to measure the passing of time. Now, the people in ancient times based their calendars on the most obvious, and consistent things they could find - the movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars. These first calendars helped people figure out when to plant and harvest their crops and when to start moving to warmer climates so they didn’t freeze. But then, over time, calendars started to evolve as different groups of people started making calendars based on different needs and beliefs. Tune in to find out what kind of calendar we ended up using today!

You know Nerf and I know Nerf. The foamy, spongy, material that lets you shoot a basket inside, catch a football with your nose, and poke a friend with a sword, without anything breaking or anyone getting hurt. But since we don’t have trees with Nerf Blossoms, how did that Nerf Gun ever make it into your toy box? Tune in to find out!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Who is Kapow's favorite superhero? What do tin cans taste like? Tune in to find out the answer to these questions, and maybe a couple more, with Lucy Wow's sidekick (and world champion eater of socks) Kapow! Thanks to listener Thwin for the great questions!If you have a question you'd like answered, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]!

Before he was a hero, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, was a flashy and brilliant inventor. With his great wealth and exceptional technical knowledge, Stark was one of the world's most powerful men and an incredible inventor. How did that lead to building such an amazing super suit? Tune in to find out!

Whether it’s lighting up your town's 4th of July celebration, or announcing the New Year over your city’s skyscrapers, every firework started as an invention. Just how was it invented you ask? Tune in to find out!

Join Kapow, Lucy Wow's sidekick and world champion eater of socks, as he explores some of the world's most amazing inventions! Today's inventor is responsible for helping invent a way to mass print books like we have today!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

In this special episode we explore a super hero created by one of our very own listeners! Tune in to find out what cool super powers Lighter has, and whether or not Kapow munches on his own toes every once in awhile. Thanks to listener Pencil Artist for the great email!If you have a question you'd like answered, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]!

Silly putty, one of the most popular toys of the 20th century, began as a science experiment during World War 2. Tune in to find out how it happened!

Quidditch taught Harry Potter skills that he used in his fight against… he who shall not be named. If it wasn’t for his time spent on the Quidditch Pitch he never would have been able to fly like he did. Tune in to find out how such an important wizarding game was invented!

Winter is the time of year where lakes from Maine to Minneapolis freeze over and kids strap on skates and get to go skating on the ice. Well, back in 1858, one of the kids you would have found on the ice, was a 15-year-old boy named Chester Greenwood. Chester had a problem that only an invention could solve! What was the invention? Tune in to find out!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite super invention episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Which is better, cupcakes or cookies? Can you still be a superhero if there isn't a supervillain in your neighborhood? Tune in to find out the answer to these questions, and maybe a couple more, with Lucy Wow's sidekick (and world champion eater of socks) Kapow! Thanks to listeners Laura and Carol for the great questions!If you have a question you'd like answered, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]!

Tune in to learn about Samuel Morse, the father of a mechanical device that would change the communication technology forever.

Music is fun to share and listen to together with friends. But for a long time, music pretty much held still. If you wanted to hear a song with a friend, you had to go find a band, a radio, or a jukebox. Tune in to find out just how the boombox changed everything!

Now, obviously, Guy Neville is a superhero, but you know what? You can be too! You already have the power of imagination and the power of invention inside you, right now. All you have to do is use it to make the world a better place! In fact, many heroes invented the very tool that made them Champions of Good! Tune in today to learn about Mjolnir, one of the most powerful inventions in the universe!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!

Kapow and Guy seem to drive each other crazy, so why do they podcast together? Who invented the zip line from Lucy Wow season two? How did Lucy invent Kapow? Tune in to find out the answer to these questions, and maybe a couple more, with Lucy Wow's sidekick (and world champion eater of socks) Kapow! Thanks to listeners Dannika and Leah for the great questions!If you have a question you'd like answered, send an email to [email protected], or [email protected]!

There are records of snowmen that go all the way back to the Middle Ages, but no one knows for sure how long ago the first one was built. Who knows? Cavemen could have built SnowCaveMen! Tune in to today's episode to find out just how they became such important winter icons!

Tune in today to hear about Charles Goodyear, the American self-taught chemist and manufacturing engineer who developed vulcanized rubber. Without vulcanizing, or Charles Goodyear, you wouldn’t have things like sneakers or tires!

In the 1850’s the idea of the skyscraper was born. This new, and very tall, idea included a fancy living space, called a penthouse, on the top floor. Now, people wanted to live in these penthouses so they could enjoy the views, but no one wanted to walk up all those stairs. Skyscraper designers thought that elevators could be the answer to the penthouse problem. Tune in to find out just how this came to be!

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you!