claire karwowski @ wowski media

Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff - a kids STEM podcast

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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? Tune in every Wednesday as we dive into a new Invention Question and share the zany, true ways they came to be! Check out the Penny & Luck Inventing Stuff episodes below & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Author

claire karwowski @ wowski media

Category

Kids

Podcast website

pennyandluck.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.57 INVENTING PERISCOPES 10.07.2026

SPYING, MIRRORS, SUBMARINES. This week's episode is all about inventing Periscopes!. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Book - Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall - ⁠l ⁠ink⁠⁠ Snackable STEM Newsletter - ⁠⁠link⁠⁠ Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic More about Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall Perfect for fans of: Empowering STEM heroines...

EP. 56 INVENTING REEF REDBIRD 03.07.2026

SUNKEN SUBWAY CARS , SEA LIFE, NATURE CONSERVATION. This week's episode is all about inventing the artificial reef off the coast of Delaware made completely out of old nyc subway cars: REEF REDBIRD. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Book - Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall - ⁠l ink⁠ The Audiobook - Snackable STEM Newsletter - ⁠link⁠ Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski...

EP. 55 INVENTING SOCCER 26.06.2026

WORLD CUP, FIST FIGHTS, FLIP FAKE OUTS. This week's episode is all about inventing the most popular sport in the world: SOCCER (aka Football). Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Book - Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall - link Snackable STEM Newsletter - link More about the book: Perfect for fans of: Empowering STEM heroines Classic portal fantasy adventures The daring res...

EP. 54 INVENTING THE RUBIKS CUBE 03.04.2024

GEOMETRY! 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...

EP. 53 INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS 27.03.2024

PUPPIES! SCHOOL! SWITZERLAND! 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. Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our act...

EP. 52 INVENTING with the SUN QUEEN 20.03.2024

This 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! Booyah! 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

EP. 51 INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS 13.03.2024

FIREWORKS! PHYSICS! SUFFRAGETTES! 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. Join our inventor tea...

EP. 50 INVENTING GIRL SCOUTS 06.03.2024

ROCKET 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 P...

EP. 49 INVENTING BREAKING 28.02.2024

DANCE BATTLES! HIP HOP! PHYSICS! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind inventing the world famous dance: BREAKING! 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

EP. 48 INVENTING SUPER SOAKERS 21.02.2024

ROBOTS! NASA! GO KARTS! What 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! 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 Karwowsk...

EP. 47 INVENTING HEART SURGERY 14.02.2024

CHICAGO! BARBERSHOP! MEDICINE! 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! 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 Cuj...

EP. 46 INVENTING with MURIEL TRAMIS 07.02.2024

This 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. Booyah! 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

EP. 45 INVENTING SKIS 31.01.2024

THE ARCTIC! VIKINGS! DEFYING GRAVITY! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING SKIING! 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

INVENTING FIREWORKS - a throwback episode 29.12.2023

Bamboo! Royal Weddings! Pyrotechnic School! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING FIREWORKS! To receive updates on activity books, partner promo codes, and news from the Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff world - subscribe to our quarterly newsletter on pennyandluck.com. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Designed by Igor C...

INVENTING 3D PRINTING - a throwback episode 22.12.2023

PANCAKE ROBOTS! UV LIGHT! ASTRONAUT PIZZA PARTY! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING THE 3D PRINTER! 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

INVENTING ZIP LINES - a throwback episode 15.12.2023

Hang Gliders! Vipers! Costa Rica! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING THE ZIP LINE! To receive updates on activity books, partner promo codes, and news from the Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff world - subscribe to our quarterly newsletter on pennyandluck.com. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Designed by Igor Cujic

INVENTING ROLLER SKATES - a throwback episode 08.12.2023

Hip hop! Friction! Martin Luther King Jr. ! What do these all have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING ROLLER SKATES! Join our inventors squad and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor's store and more! Sign up on pennyandluck.com. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Designed by Igor Cujic Song: Nina Simo...

EP. 44 INVENTING LEGO™ 01.12.2023

DIGITAL 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 a...

EP. 43 INVENTING TELESCOPES 24.11.2023

TIME TRAVEL! KINGS! NASA! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING TELESCOPES! 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

EP. 42 INVENTING PARADE BALLOONS 17.11.2023

THANKSGIVING! 3D PRINTERS! ELEPHANTS! 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! 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 Ig...

EP. 41 INVENTING GO KARTS 10.11.2023

RACE TRACKS! MINI CARS! LAWN MOWERS! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING GO KARTS! 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

EP. 40 INVENTING TETRIS 03.11.2023

PUZZLES! GAMEBOY! CODING! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING TETRIS! 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

EP. 39 INVENTING HAUNTED HOUSES 27.10.2023

MADAME 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! 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

EP. 38 INVENTING HOLOGRAMS 21.10.2023

ROCKSTARS! GHOSTS! LASERS! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING HOLOGRAMS! 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

EP. 37 INVENTING BAT TECH 13.10.2023

DRACULA! FLYING ROBOTS! BIOMIMICRY! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science behind BAT - INSPIRED TECHNOLOGY! 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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