• EP. 55 INVENTING SOCCER
    Jun 26 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 rescues of Mo O’Hara’s My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series
    • The humor, heart and curiosity of Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series

    Step into a magical new world and help Penny & Luck solve a brain-teasing mystery in this action-packed STEM chapter book for ages 6-8!
    Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary—until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH!
    Penny and Luck’s summer plans did not include finding a secret portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where bicycles fly, and birds are as big as watermelons! But trouble is stirring, and a warrior princess needs their help to save her home from the evil Shadows…
    As secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to this enchanting place than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help the princess AND get back home before time runs out?

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    11 mins
  • EP. 54 INVENTING THE RUBIKS CUBE
    Apr 3 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 by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic
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    12 mins
  • EP. 53 INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS
    Mar 27 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 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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    15 mins
  • EP. 52 INVENTING with the SUN QUEEN
    Mar 20 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
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    13 mins
  • EP. 51 INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS
    Mar 13 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 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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    14 mins
  • EP. 50 INVENTING GIRL SCOUTS
    Mar 6 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 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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    13 mins
  • EP. 49 INVENTING BREAKING
    Feb 28 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

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    13 mins
  • EP. 48 INVENTING SUPER SOAKERS
    Feb 21 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 Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic

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    12 mins