Episodes

Monday May 27, 2019
S2 E2: Can I Hack Your Heart?
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 2 they're exploring the world of medical technology! Kick back while the trio discuss defribrillators, fitbits and non-bots.
It's time for TechLOLogy.

Monday Jun 17, 2019
S2 E5: Dude, Where's My Hoverboard?
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 5 they're exploring the future of transport! Where are the hoverboards that we were promised as children?
It's time for TechLOLogy.

Monday Jun 24, 2019
S2 E6: Should We All Live In Space?
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 6 they're exploring space! Let's hope they make it back to earth in one piece.
It's time for TechLOLogy.

Monday Jun 01, 2020
S3 E1: Mastering the Mysteries of Space Tourism
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
It's time for some Tech with a Comedy Twist!
Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine are back for Series 3 of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology.
In this episode, the trio are exploring the world of Space Tourism. It is the area of technology that comprises two of the world's most difficult things; rocket science and customer service.
Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Space Tourism, Bec's Big Idea, a song sung by the Voyager 2 space probe (who is a Geordie apparently) and much more...
https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/s3-e1-mastering-the-mysteries-of-space-tourism
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
S3 E1 Expansion Pack: Space Tourism with Mark Thompson
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Mark Thompson is a British astronomer, television presenter and writer best known for being one of the presenting team on the BBC show Stargazing Live and is a regular face on Good Morning Britain.
Following last week's episode on Space Tourism, Mark has been in touch and left a voicemail for Lucy, Bec and Harriet. He's left a question for them to discuss.
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
S3 E2: Mastering the Mysteries of Smart Homes
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
It's time for some Tech with a Comedy Twist!
Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine return for another episode of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology.
This week, the trio are exploring Smart Homes, as they discuss everything from meter readings and smart fridges to Alexa and "Smart Scotsmen" who can save you money on your energy bills!
Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Smart Homes, Bec's Big Idea, a song sung from the point of view of a Smart Appliance within a Smart Home and much more...
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
S3 E2 Expansion Pack: Smart Homes with with Stacey Higginbotham
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
This week's expansion pack is an exclusive interview with IoT and Smart Homes expert Stacey Higginbotham.
Stacey has been covering technology for major publications for 18 years. Her work has appeared in Fortune (where she was Senior Editor), PCMag, MIT Tech Review, Gigaom and Worth magazine.
She publishes a weekly newsletter called Stacey Knows Things and is the host of The Internet of Things Podcast and This Week in Google podcast.
We sent Harriet to find out more...
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
S3 E3: Mastering the Mysteries of Food Technology
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020

Monday Jul 06, 2020
S3 E3 Expansion Pack: Food Technology with Barry Lewis
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
This week YouTuber and food tech expert Barry Lewis has left a voicemail for Bec, Harriet and Lucy to ask them an important question.
Listen to our hosts answers, which include an array of Elvis related egg puns and some great ideas for new inventions.
Find out more about Barry Lewis at https://barrylewis.net/ and watch his awesome videos on YouTube by Clicking Here.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
S3 E4: Mastering the Mysteries of Climate Engineering
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Climate Engineering.
They discuss warm snow, perfect weather conditions and saving the world!
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