We asked for your engineering ideas - and you delivered! In this special episode we share some of your amazing engineering ideas.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Sam are at World School.  Today they are finding out about how technology is helping to develop fairer, more sustainable communities.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Sam are at World School.  Today they are finding out how technology can help create the huge amounts of digital storage needed to create a more fair world.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Sam are at World School.  They are finding out about the power needed to make the internet available to everyone.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Sam are at World School.  Today they are finding out how technology can help us produce enough food in the future for everyone who needs it.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a future where technology could help create a more equal world.  Imagine a school where you could learn alongside children from every country you can think of.  Welcome to World School where everyone has the same opportunities and where we learn and share resources in a sustainable way.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Sam are at World School.  They’re finding out how everyone can communicate with each other – wherever they live.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this final episode, Robyn talks to the people who put the whole thing together...you might recognise a couple of them, it's the presenters!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn chats to Gregory and Matt. They're the bosses at Fun Kids and they're in charge of all the big decisions!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn finds out all about our fabulous podcasts and online content!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn chats to the people behind your favourite series' on the station!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn chats to Sam. Sam is Head of Sales at Fun Kids and it's her job to find advertisers, sponsorships and campaigns for the station!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn's talks about how newsrooms operate at Radio Stations!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn speaks to Bern, who decides what music is played on the station!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn chats to Lloydie, the Fun Kids Programme Controller. He's responsible for deciding what you hear on the station!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn finds out all about the tech and engineering behind the radio station!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station. In this episode, Robyn shows you round the Fun Kids HQ and says hello to some of the lovely people who work there!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s enjoying the summer of sport.  He’s wondering what it would be like to be a sports engineer and be behind the changes that make a difference to competitors and spectators.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – it seems you find it everywhere - right down to the shirt on the athlete’s back…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – and how it helps officials make the right call when action comes right down to the line.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – it seems a good race can be all a matter of timing.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about the technology that helps competitors get off on the right foot…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and the new technology being used by athletes – but the places they’re competing in look like being pretty tech-smart too…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and is finding out how technology and sport are linked.  He’s seen some videos of Paralympians using running blades and is keen to find out more.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and is finding out how technology and sport are linked.  He’s noticed that there are lots of different cameras catching the action and mum helps him take a closer look.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s inspired by the summer of sport and decides to get fitter with the help of a fitness watch.  But how does this handy gadget know so much about him?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about how technology is changing the game for both competitors and spectators alike.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Jack have come a long way since they came up with the idea for a new vacuum cleaner.  Now they’re thinking about the best ways to get their product to consumers – after all they have to deliver!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Jack have been working hard coming up with the idea for their SuperSlurper vacuum cleaner. Now they’re coming up with a plan for an exciting TV advert to target the right consumers.        Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Jack are having a think about the best place to sell their amazing new vacuum cleaner - online or on the high street; and which website or shop would be best for the people that want to buy it?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Jack have come a long way since they decided to make a better vacuum cleaner. But they still need to think about what they’ll say to their potential customers to make them as excited about the new design as they are.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re going to launch a new product, one of the most important things to think about is price. You need to think about how much it costs to make, the sort of people that might buy it and how much profit you want to make. There’s a lot to think about.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To sell a new product, people have to know about it, and that means putting it in the right place at the right time – and at the right price.  Jack and Holly have a think about how they’d market their new design.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A product won’t be successful if no one wants it.  And the only way to find out what people want – and what they don’t, is to ask them!  Holly and Jack continue their quest to design a better vacuum cleaner.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack and Holly know their vacuum cleaner’s design could be better - and have been coming up with new ideas – they think about how the ideas could translate into reality.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Jack have been thinking about how vacuum cleaners could be better.  They have a brainstorm to come up with some new ideas.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s more to dust than meets the eye – it comes from a multitude of sources and as well as looking dirty, it can also cause allergic reactions.  Jack and Holly find out more.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim’s school uses smart technology to be more energy efficient.  Tim and mum think about how the internet of things will affect schools in the future.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and Mum are thinking about how connected technology already helps us get to our destinations more smoothly.  In the future, the connected world will mean even more changes – and challenges.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Tim have taken their car to the garage where technicians use computers to diagnose problems.  Tim wonders if similar technology could be used to diagnose illnesses in people.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and Mum are shopping.  The internet has changed the way we shop, making it easier for us to buy and for shops to sell.  But how might things change in the future?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim’s got some computer problems – and it’s made him think about some of the challenges we face as our cities become ‘smarter’.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum and Tim have been buying some smart lightbulbs and are thinking about how a connected world might change the way we live, especially inside our homes.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why can’t we can’t see the waves coming out of transmitters? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why can’t we hear the waves coming out of transmitters but our radios can?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode the Speakers learn how we keep track of all the radio waves around us – who’s in charge of sorting them, and what other jobs people doJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not everyone receives TV and radio signals from radio waves travelling through the air.  In this episode the speakers check out how it can be done with satellite and fibre optic cables.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The speakers have been checking out the masts and towers which help transmit radio and TV programmes – why they’re so tall and how they’re built. They’re going to need a head for heights!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The speakers find out about the different ways that radio signals are transmitted.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The speakers had a lot of fun recording their songs and stories on Fun Kids. But what happens to those sounds when they leave the studio?  The gang have ended up on top of a hill!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode the speakers find out how sounds and pictures are packaged up in studios, so that they can be turned into radio and TV transmissions.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting our messages across is a lot easier now we have more modern methods of transmission – as the Speakers find out when they try some older ways of doing things.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Speakers have a lot to say – but how can they get their message across?   In this episode, Woof, Subbo, Honkers and Tweet think about different ways of communicating.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is DURABILITY.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is MATERIALS.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is RECYCLING.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is ENERGY.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is COST.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is DESIGN. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum explains how chip and pin card readers work.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum explains why batteries sop holding a charge as they get older.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum’s tech line with support from the institution of engineering and technology.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum explains how fingerprint scanners work out that the right person is accessing a device.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum explains why cars need a battery as well as fuel from the petrol pump.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum reveals how cars know to open their doors- or even start their engines- when electronic fobs are clicked.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum explains how game controllers and joysticks make things move on the screen.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Techno Mum explains how radios can tell you the name of the song that’s playing.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 15 – Digging tunnels involves some very specialised engineers, and how they dig tunnels depends upon what they have to tunnel through. Techno Mum explains how we use Tunnel Boring machines to dig underground tunnels!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 14 – After a natural disaster, there may be many things that need rebuilding or solving, and engineers are great at coming up with solutions to solve these problems – in fact that’s their job! Techno Mum explains exactly what engineers can do in situations like these!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 13 – As technology changes, we no longer have to wind up small knob on the side of the watches for them to work. Techno Mum tells us all about kinetic energy, the energy of motion, and how that can power our watches!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 12 – When you charge a battery, you can still use it, but when we sleep, we don’t do anything else, in this way it is more like when we’re eating and recharging your energy. Techno Mum explains exactly how we recharge batteries!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 11 – Although tablets may look pretty thin, they’re like a sandwich made up of a stack of layers. Techno Mum tells us all about how these layers can tell when we’re touching the screen!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 10 – Not everything floating around Earth is ‘junk’ – in fact lots of it is very important for our everyday lives. Techno Mum tells us all about the satellites in Space and explains what they do!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 9 – Have you ever had to wait for something to load really slowly while you’re on the internet? Techno Mum explains why some things on the internet take a bit longer to load than others!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 8 – Have you ever wondered why grown ups keep telling you not to put metal in the microwave? Techno Mum explains why things might go bang if you do!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.