Season 3
26 episodes · Oct 1, 2016
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S3E1Pet Wheelchairs
Oct 1, 201630mHost 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.
S3E2Drone Racing
Oct 8, 201630mHost 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.
S3E33D Statuettes
Oct 15, 201630mHost 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.
S3E4Woof Washer
Oct 22, 201630mHost 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.
S3E53D Printed Body Parts
Oct 29, 201630mHost 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.
S3E6Spider Catcher
Nov 12, 201630mHost 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.
S3E7Joy Mangano
Nov 19, 201630mHost 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.
S3E8Shark Hunting Drones
Nov 26, 201630mHost 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.
S3E9Dog Food Chef
Jan 14, 201730mHost 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.
S3E10Ron Popeil
Jan 21, 201730mHost 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.
S3E11Green Screen Animals
Jan 28, 201730mHost 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.
S3E12Doomsday Seed Vault
Feb 4, 201730mHost 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.
S3E13Concert Wrist Lights
Feb 11, 201730mHost 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.
S3E14Farmbot
Feb 18, 201730mHost 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.
S3E15Tornado Tech
Feb 25, 201730mHost 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.
S3E16Jet Ski Submarine
Mar 4, 201730mHost 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.
S3E17Hover Camera
Mar 11, 201730mHost 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.
S3E18Jet Surfboard
Apr 1, 201730mHost 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.
S3E19Capturing Drones
Apr 8, 201730mHost 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.
S3E20One-Wheeled Board
Apr 15, 201730mHost 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.
S3E21NASA Inventions
Apr 22, 201730mHost 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.
S3E22Air Mail
Apr 29, 201730mHost 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.
S3E23Air Swimmers
May 6, 201730mHost 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.
S3E24Hyperloop
May 13, 201730mHost 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.
S3E25Pet Tech
May 20, 201730mHost 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.
S3E26Doggie Rocket Toy
May 27, 201730mHost 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.