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October 1, 2016

Season 3

01. Pet Wheelchairs

Host Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the man who makes wheelchairs for animals; building rope bridges with drones; and the woman whose quilts are museum pieces.

30min
October 1, 2016

02. Drone Racing

Host Mo Rocca shows us the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the drone racing league; the doomsday seed vault; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.

30min
October 8, 2016

03. 3D Statuettes

Host Mo Rocca shows us 3D-printed statues of people and pets; the wrist swim inflator for water safety; how 100-year-old locomotives are kept running; and the sofa accessory that makes you feel like you’re in the game.

30min
October 15, 2016

04. Woof Washer

Host Mo Rocca shows us the dog washing wand invented 20 years ago by a 4th grader, that’s a hit today; advances in Holograms; cardboard tents cleaning up festivals in Europe; and the car that innovated safety.

30min
October 22, 2016

05. 3D Printed Body Parts

Host Mo Rocca shows us the device pulling power from rivers; how scientists are 3D printing human body parts; the history of marketing presidential candidates; and the crazy warm coat filling made from bison fur.

30min
October 29, 2016

06. Spider Catcher

Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of re-breathing air under water; the engineering wizardry in massage chairs; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and circling around the history of carousels.

30min
November 12, 2016

07. Joy Mangano

Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; the woman behind many modern home inventions; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and the tonsil lighting tongue depressor.

30min
November 19, 2016

08. Shark Hunting Drones

Host Mo Rocca shows us how drones are searching for sharks to keep beaches safe; the medicine-free pain relieving device; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and the battles over famous patents.

30min
November 26, 2016

09. Dog Food Chef

Host Mo Rocca shows us the man who started a business that cooks fresh food for pets; concrete that conducts electricity to keep it snow and ice free; Henry Ford’s first attempt at a car - the Quadricycle; and the innovator of a healthier water bottle.

30min
January 14, 2017

10. Ron Popeil

Host Mo Rocca shows us the TV pitch man and inventor behind dozens of inventions including the Pocket Fisherman; the listening device that can find people buried after an earthquake; measuring your rooms and creating a floorplan of your house with a cellphone; and how air mail changed how we communicated.

30min
January 21, 2017

11. Green Screen Animals

Host Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the device allowing us to see through walls; tickling your taste buds with a tortilla toaster; and when water wheels powered the world.

30min
January 28, 2017

12. Doomsday Seed Vault

Host Mo Rocca shows us the man who makes wheelchairs for animals - big and small; the Drone Racing League; the seed security deposit box for the world; and the woman whose quilts are museum pieces.

30min
February 4, 2017

13. Concert Wrist Lights

Host Mo Rocca shows us the wristbands that are lighting up concerts; turning corn stalks into clean burning coal; an update on some of our favorite innovations; and the man you’ve probably never heard of who helped light the world.

30min
February 11, 2017

14. Farmbot

Host Mo Rocca shows us glasses that allow the colorblind to see color; the computerized farmer for your garden; the device that cancels out the snoring sound; and how ribbons of glass illuminated history.

30min
February 18, 2017

15. Tornado Tech

Host Mo Rocca shows us the newest tech keeping us safe from tornadoes; the smartest cooking pans; the invention of the first music synthesizer; and the battery that will last forever.

30min
February 25, 2017

16. Jet Ski Submarine

Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the bike lock that smells like it could end thefts; the historic land speed record holding car; and the bendable glass in your future.

30min
March 4, 2017

17. Hover Camera

Host Mo Rocca shows us the selfie camera that hovers in front of your face; the inventive business of type fonts; the alarm clock rug; and a TV and weather mapping pioneer.

30min
March 11, 2017

18. Jet Surfboard

Host Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.

30min
April 1, 2017

19. Capturing Drones

Host Mo Rocca shows us how to protect the skies from unwanted drones; the business of fonts; the laying of transatlantic cables; and the phone case that protects against the roaming fingers of children.

30min
April 8, 2017

20. One-Wheeled Board

Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the one-wheeled board; an app that allows you to find lunchtime friends; the husband and wife designers who changed the world; and the digital way for doctors to listen to your heart.

30min
April 15, 2017

21. NASA Inventions

Host Mo Rocca shows us the company turning a wall into a video waterfall; the inventions that have sprung from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; the bike that you walk on; and alternative engines for cars.

30min
April 22, 2017

22. Air Mail

Host Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the computerized farmer for your garden; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and how air mail changed how we communicated.

30min
April 29, 2017

23. Air Swimmers

Host Mo Rocca shows us inflatable fish that swim through the air; the hydrogel bandage helping you heal; the trees turning the breeze into electricity; and the man who developed the first portable superheterodyne radio.

30min
May 6, 2017

24. Hyperloop

Host Mo Rocca shows us the future of fastest ground travel; the smartphone game that will aid your abs; the camera checking for sun damage; and the boys who helped bring you barbecue.

30min
May 13, 2017

25. Pet Tech

Host Mo Rocca shows us the light bulb that levitates; taking care of your terrier and tabby with tech; the petrol pumps that fueled the world; and the best advice from our past inventors.

30min
May 20, 2017

26. Doggie Rocket Toy

Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and building rope bridges with drones.

30min
May 27, 2017