S1E131 - Kapow's Power of Invention: Fir...

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? ... Show More

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 ... Show More

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! 

Fireworks are a staple of celebrations around the world, but where does this invention come from and what’s the basic chemistry of their combustion? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe light the fuse and find out. (originally published 6/23/2020)See ... Show More

Fireworks dazzle us on special holidays, at flashy concerts and during some big public events (National Mr. Potatohead Day anyone?). But did you know people have been using fireworks to celebrate for centuries? This week Joy and cohost Elliott learn about how firecrackers started ... Show More

<p>In episode 249, we get curious about fireworks for the Buehner family from Carbondale, Illinois, Violet from Oceanside, California, and Aylin and Brandon from Boise, Idaho.  We learn why we use fireworks on the 4th of July, why we celebrate American independence on the 4th of ... Show More

Bobby Wow and Grabstack are thrilled to get an invitation to design their own fireworks, but when Mighty Mila and Robozuki catch on, the fireworks might not be the only things that go boom! 

Fireworks have been used in many cultures for hundreds of years as a way to celebrate. Join host Liz Lyon and producer Melanie Renate as we explore pieces of music inspired by fireworks.Episode 92 playlistClaude Debussy: Feux d’Artifice — This piece is the last of Debussy’s 24 pr ... Show More

<p>Creating fire was possibly the most important human discovery, but it's easy to take for granted. But. Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the chemistry of fire in their quest to explain everything in the universe.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https ... Show More

<p>Creating fire was possibly the most important human discovery, but it's easy to take for granted. But. Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the chemistry of fire in their quest to explain everything in the universe, in this classic episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad- ... Show More