Technology & Engineering for Kids

Fun Kids

We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...

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20 episodes
Updated Nov 17, 2025

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Nov 17, 2025 · 11 min
Winners Podcast - What Would You Create With AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 9, 2025 · 4 min
Your Go With AI (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2025 · 5 min
AI In Future Energy (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App explore what the electricity grid of the future may look like and how smart batteries and electricity storage can help meet spikes in demand and also test an AI massage chair that feels your stress and melts it away! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2025 · 5 min
AI In The Energy Grid (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App explore how the National Grid is being transformed by AI, with smart systems that balance electricity demand in real time. They also showcase a grill that cooks dinner using algorithms instead of aprons. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5, 2025 · 5 min
AI In Energy (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI is transforming the energy sector - from predicting power usage, helping us save energy and even capturing carbon. They explore the benefits and tricky challenges and showcase a toothbrush that uses AI to perfect your brushing style. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025 · 4 min
AI & Space (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App blast off to explore how AI helps us explore space - from robot astronauts and exoplanet hunters to smart mission planning and space weather prediction. They also showcase a real-world wearable AI navigation belt for the visually impaired. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2025 · 5 min
AI & The Environment (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App explore how AI can help save the environment - from protecting forests and animals to cutting waste and fighting climate change. They also check out AI-powered companion dolls that help care elderly people. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2025 · 5 min
AI Uses In Society (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina Ventura and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our society - from healthcare and transportation to education and entertainment and discover a smart mattress and pillow that uses sensors and AI to improve sleep and reduce snoring. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2025 · 5 min
AI Uses In Our Homes (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our homes, from voice assistants and robot vacuums to smart fridges and energy-saving devices and discover AI-powered skate shoes that adapt to your walking style for a smoother stroll. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2025 · 5 min
How AI Works (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI learns, and explore real-world uses, ethical challenges and showcase a smart bird feeder that uses AI to identify… birds. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 · 6 min
So What Is AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)
Marina and Mapp App enter the world of Artificial Intelligence to see how it learns from data. As part of our everyday lives, they think about ethical aspects as well as the challenges of powering all these smart machines sustainably. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2023 · 15 min
O is for Oil Rigs - Engineer Academy (A to Z of Engineering)
O is for Oil Rigs - In this episode we learn how the iconic Brent Oil Field Rigs were decommissioned using a wealth of engineering expertise and some seriously enormous cranes and vessels Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2023 · 6 min
Your Engineering Ideas Revealed! (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2023 · 11 min
X is for X-Rays (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
You might have had an X Ray in hospital but we find out how engineers have designed scanners for use in a variety of places from factories to airports . Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2023 · 13 min
L is for Light (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
L is for Light - In this episode we shine a light on the engineering that goes into the design and use of light bulbs and how we manage big lighting systems on the road, stadiums or theatres. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2023 · 11 min
U is for Upcycling (Engineering Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
How engineers are helping to give our unwanted electrical items a new lease of life, and helping to reduce waste. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2023 · 4 min
K is for Kinetic (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
K is for Kinetic - Engineers can make use of the movement in the world to generate new clean sources of energy - from wind and water to the movement of our bodies - even when dancing! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2023 · 5 min
G is for Garments (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
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Jan 25, 2023 · 5 min
Q is for Quality (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
Quality control is super important before anything goes out to the public, in this episode we find out all about it and how engineers ensure that their work is of the best quality. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2023 · 5 min
J is for Jet Engines (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
J is for Jet Engines - Ready for lift off! In this episode we take a look inside the factory Rolls Royce use to build and test enormous jet engines for commercial and military aircraft. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.