Art and Science Punks
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin the Art and Science Punks as they reflect on their latest art, science and tech projects, gadgets, and experiments. Rob and Kate are lifelong learners with kids exploring and sharing creativity, sometimes with great success and sometimes with great failure, but always with laughter (and occasionally tears).
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Episode 39: Girl Time Engineering Event and the Importance of Encouraging
September 26, 2017 11:15 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our families recent adventure visiting a girls in engineering event and talk about the importance of creating awareness of the need for more women in STEM fields. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about a medical pioneer, the other about how fun special markers and paper can be. Related Links and Resources Data Tables - nsf.gov - Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and ...
Episode 38: Asking About Inspiration as a System
September 19, 2017 11:15 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob ask each other what and who inspires us and think about inspiration as a system. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about cotton candy, the other about sound waves. Related Links and Resources Dr. Dan Siegel - Books - The Whole Brain Child (http://www.drdansiegel.com/books/the_whole_brain_child/) 5by5 | Back to Work (http://5by5.tv/b2w) hang in there cat poster - Google Search (https://www.google.com/s...
Episode 37: Myths and Misconceptions
September 12, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a few of our favorite myths and misconceptions based on an interesting infographic of 100 debunked claims. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one as Juno NASA mission follow up and another about a fun augmented reality (AR) experiment. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: JunoCam : Processing | Mission Juno | Mission Juno (https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam/processing) and NASA’s Jun...
Episode 36: Excited About Being Bored
September 04, 2017 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MBWe're back! In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob begin Season 2 talking about being bored as a situation, a feeling, and unpack some ideas and assumptions Rob has about not ever feeling bored. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one about the recent solar eclipse and another about chromatography. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Science for Kids: Chromatography Butterfly Craft (https://buggyandbuddy.com/chromatography-butterflies-sepa...
Episode 35: Hot Rocks and Summer Check-in
August 08, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob reflect on a recent camping trip and talk about upcoming Season 2 of the podcast. Related Links and Resources Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) (http://twitter.com/artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/artandsciencepunks/) Kate Stenzinger on Twitter (http://twitter.com/katestenzinger) Rob Stenzinger on Twitter (http://twitter.com/robstenzinger)
Episode 34: Art and Science Punks Season One Finale
July 03, 2017 01:00 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "seasoning" the podcast, some of the approach and benefits of adding a seasonal flow to a project. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week one about learning more about Jupiter's big storm and the others about sketching with code and with drawing by hand. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: NASA's Juno Spacecraft to Fly Over Jupiter's Great Red Spot July 10 (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nas...
Episode 33: Kicking it with a Summer Bucket List
June 25, 2017 18:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob explore some ups, downs, uses of and examples on their Summer "bucket list". They also ask: why even have such a list, isn't it a high pressure thing to have? Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a science exhibit and the other about a painting within a painting! Related Links and Resources Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker (White): Kitchen & Dining (https://www.amazon.com/Cuis...
Episode 32: Going to an Iron Maiden Concert
June 19, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss the experience of being at an Iron Maiden concert and thinking through the logistics of bringing kids to such an event. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a cool NASA project and the other about how awesome books are! Related Links and Resources Iron Maiden - Official Website (http://ironmaiden.com/) Six degrees of separation - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_degrees_of_separat...
Episode 31: Music Instruments and Implements
June 12, 2017 10:15 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a range of musical experiences, some musical influences and origins of their interests, and music instruments we keep nearby. Also: ear-worm-thunderdome. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: an article on meaning + data for decisions and a book of open-ended art exploration projects. Related Links and Resources John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Jingl...
Episode 30: Exploring the Mini Maker Faire
June 05, 2017 23:00 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss things we found and hoped we'd find at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: a comic with perspective on saying sorry and DIY kinetic sand. Related Links and Resources Minneapolis-St. Paul Mini Maker Faire | Build, Play, Learn - Interactive Fun! (http://msp.makerfaire.com/) Maker Faire (http://makerfaire.com/) Japanese carpentry - Wikipedia (https://en.wikiped...
Episode 29: Sci-fi Gadget Optimism
May 28, 2017 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBRelated Links and Resources Rob's Science Pick: The One Thing Parents Can Do to Make Mornings Smoother, According to Science - Parent Co. (https://www.parent.co/one-thing-parents-can-make-mornings-smoother-according-science/) Kate's Art Pick: Better Than Salt Dough {Homemade Clay for Ornaments or Handprints} - Tips from a Typical Mom (http://www.tipsfromatypicalmomblog.com/2012/12/better-than-salt-dough-homemade-clay.html) Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) (http://twitter.co...
Episode 28: Why Try Again
May 22, 2017 21:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss examples of trying again with creative projects and the workings of what trying again means for them. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: a video game wherein you make video games and solar panels. Related Links and Resources Rob's Art Pick: Indie Game Sim (http://www.indiegamesim.com/), Indie Game Sim on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/549740/Indie_Game_Sim/) Kate's Science Pick: Tesla Sola...
Episode 27: Relevant Elephant
May 14, 2017 21:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "Stuff You Feel Like You Should Know" ranging from psychology to coding to more than one spoken language and reading music. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week related to coding+hardware and sewing. Related Links and Resources Rob's Science Pick: Arduino Uno hardware (https://www.adafruit.com/product/50?gclid=Cj0KEQjwgODIBRCEqfv60eq65ogBEiQA0ZC5-fguKVypO6of_ntGUrAsvTRhUfT7dtUBhB6lFdn3TS0aAqex8P8HAQ) a...
Episode 26: Free Comic Book Day and Comics Reflection
May 08, 2017 02:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our experiences reading, making, and sharing comics with our family. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources: making minicomics and a flower color changing experiment. Related Links and Resources Free Comic Book Day (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/) Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics) Big Brain Comics is closing | City Pages (...
Episode 25: Making Amongst Clutter
May 01, 2017 11:30 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss making progress on creative projects when there's stuff in the way. Along the way we discuss how the path blocking stuff can take many forms. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore: a way to hang art projects and an interesting shape on a relatively nearby planet. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Art and Science Punks — Simple Home Art Display (http://artands...
Episode 24: Playing with Purpose
April 23, 2017 20:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBIs play as an activity inherently purposeful? In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss play: playing in different contexts to relax, to be challenged, and to be inspired to make stuff. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore drawing with AI and Earth Day. Related Links and Resources "Chris Crawford describing the unique power of "games" or "play" or "interactivity"" Dragon Speech Part 2 of 5 (https://youtu.be/Y...
Episode 23: Baloney
April 16, 2017 16:45 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss something Carl Sagan wrote "The Baloney Detection Kit" which summarizes critical thinking, skepticism, and scientific method. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore data and drawing. Related Links and Resources The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan: 8601401286790: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Haunted-World-Sc...
Episode 22: Science Everywhere Spring Break Episode
April 10, 2017 11:45 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss that while we may not be experts on Sand Dollar sea creatures or physics of airplanes: that doesn't stop us from being curious and doing some online research as we ask questions with our little ones. Then Kate and Rob explore an art pick and science pick... Related Links and Resources Strawberry Shortcake (2003 TV series) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Shortcake_(2003_TV_series)) 11 Fascinating Facts About ...
Episode 21: Enjoying Creative Projects From Recent Times
April 04, 2017 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob reflect on recent creative projects we found fun and worthwhile and why. Then Kate and Rob explore an art pick and science pick, as is our approach of late. Related Links and Resources Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) - IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101452/) Homestar Runner Wiki (http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Main_Page) The Inktober Initiative - Mr Jake Parker (http://mrjakeparker.com/inktober) National Novel Writing Month (http://nano...
Episode 20: The Sleep Show, Also Pie
March 27, 2017 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss the more challenging parts of balancing passion projects, work, and family. Sleep emerges as a major thread through exploring recharging, creative projects, and other recharging activities. Also: reframing strategies. Also: pie chart metaphors. Related Links and Resources Jerzy Drozd of Comics Are Great and Lean Into Art (http://www.jdrozd.com/) Sleep Cycle for iOS (https://www.sleepcycle.com/) Rob's Art Pick: Legend of Zelda Bre...
Episode 19: Game Design for Teamwork and Hustle
March 20, 2017 11:30 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss using game design as a way to give ourselves feedback on our own tasks, goals, and when we're coaching our kids. That's an experiment we call "teamwork and hustle" or "let's try this to see if this makes our morning routine suck less". As we do, we wrap up the show with an art pick and science pick of things we've found fun and useful. Related Links and Resources Yar's Revenge for Atari 2600 (http://2600online.com/yarsrevenge.htm...
Episode 18: A Sad Lego Shack
March 13, 2017 11:15 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss Legos, learning through step-by-step paint by numbers style instructions like those included in modern Lego sets, and futher ask: how do those instructions help learning or get in the way of creativity? Related Links and Resources Galaxy Explorer Lego Set (https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=497-1#T=S&O={}) Lego Volkswagen Camper (https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Volkswagen-T1-Camper-Van-10220) Lego Bike Shop (https...
Episode 17: Picking a New Thing to Make and a Tool for the Job
March 06, 2017 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob explore how we picked the Silhouette Cameo cutter and how that started with wanting to make things with something called the Glowforge. Kate and Rob also explore the research that led to the leap from one tool to the next. Related Links and Resources Silhouette America - Silhouette America (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/) Glowforge - the 3D laser printer (https://glowforge.com/) Art and Science Punks Episode 7: Emotions+Data for Goal ...
Episode 16: Racecars and Passion Projects
February 27, 2017 12:00 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss our recent Pinewood Derby experience and also explore what might be different when a side project's effort goes by slowly vs. when time disappears. Related Links and Resources LIA Cast 110 - So You Want to Start a Passion Project? — Lean Into Art (http://www.leanintoart.com/blog/2014/8/29/lia-cast-110-so-you-want-to-start-a-passion-project?rq=passion) Art Pick: Indie Game Sim (http://www.indiegamesim.com/) Science Pick: Snow Dough...
Episode 15: Super Kanban, Super Kanban
February 21, 2017 03:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob talk about recent experiences using digital and physical Kanban boards as part of family collaboration and communication. Related Links and Resources Art Pick: Zipper Pouch Tutorial from See Kate Sew! (http://seekatesew.com/basic-zipper-pouch-tutorial/) Art Pick: Pencil Case (http://crazylittleprojects.com/2014/08/pencil-case-tutorial.html) Science Pick: Gumroad's Small Product Lab (https://gumroad.com/smallproductlab) Kanban (https://en....
Episode 14: Toothfairy Spoiler
February 13, 2017 12:15 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss how Kate plans and facilitates kids activities ranging from hosting families at a gathering to tabling at an event like Game Dev Day. Related Links and Resources Art Pick: Easy Tooth Fairy Pocket Pillow - The Ribbon Retreat Blog (http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/easy-tooth-fairy-pocket-pillow.html) Science Pick: CodePen (https://codepen.io/) Game Dev Day (http://gamedevday.tumblr.com/) This Panda Needs You (http://this-panda.c...
Episode 13: Purpose and Sandwiches: Exploring Effective Critque
February 06, 2017 12:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss critiquing in a variety of contexts, from ourselves and others in professional situations, to coaching, teaching, and working with kids. Related Links and Resources Art Pick: Doodle Monsters... take turns starting and finishing one another's drawings. Science Pick: Kodable: Programming Curriculum for Elementary (https://www.kodable.com/) Science Pick: Lightbot (https://lightbot.com/index.html) Explore It! | Game Dev Day at The Wor...
Episode 12: Encouragement and Sinking Oranges
January 30, 2017 14:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss a few perspectives on encouragement from self to family and to collaborators. Also: follow-up on the sink/float experiment from episode 10. Related Links and Resources Super Why (http://www.superwhy.com/) Unity 3d (http://unity3d.com/) Self talk (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/self-talk) Science Pick: The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the World Around You!: Tom Robins...
Episode 11: Leaky Ambitions and Mermaid Tails
January 23, 2017 13:15 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss tiling and reframing to learn something new when you're already feeling at capacity. Related Links and Resources Mindset - the Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (http://www.mindsetonline.com/) I Know How She Does it: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time: Laura Vanderkam: 9780241199510: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Know-How-She-Does-Successful/dp/0241199514/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485055973&sr=8-2&keywor...
Episode 10: Design Thinking
January 16, 2017 12:15 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss using Design Thinking as a way to create and try alternatives when we're feeling stuck. Also: an art pick and science pick as a way to share fun, useful, and interesting resources! Related Links and Resources Design Thinking - IDEO U (http://www.ideou.com/pages/design-thinking) ME104B | Designing Your Life - class at Stanford (http://web.stanford.edu/class/me104b/cgi-bin/) Designing Your Life - the Book (http://designingyour.life/...
Episode 9: Salt Crystal Tree and Making a Font
January 09, 2017 12:15 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss trying a salt crystal science kit that worked as good as the picture on the box and making a font from your own handwriting. Related Links and Resources Crystal Growing Discovery Set at Lakeshore Learning (http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C392&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1483933471194) Grow your own Magic Crystal Tree (http://www.instructables.com/id...
Episode 8: Emotions + Data for Goal Planning - Part 2
January 01, 2017 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob continue discussing goal planning, moving from reflecting on to the actual sketching, mapping, and setting goals. Also: what is the difference between goals and New Years resolutions? Related Links and Resources Susannah Conway 2017 Unraveling Journal (http://www.susannahconway.com/2016/11/make-magic-2017/) 5 Whys - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Whys) 2016 Year In Review Printable | Skip To My Lou (http://www.skiptomylou.org/...
Episode 7: Emotions+Data for Goal Planning - Part 1 - Reflection
December 19, 2016 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss reflecting back on a year and dig into why and how we approach that sort of reflection. Related Links and Resources Lean Into Art - Various Episodes Emphasizing Reflection (http://www.leanintoart.com/search?q=reflect) Making an Experience Inventory to Reflect on the Year Past — Interactive Storyteller (http://www.interactive-storyteller.com/interactive-storyteller/2016/1/10/making-an-experience-inventory-to-reflect-on-the-year-pas...
Episode 6: Winter Solstice
December 12, 2016 11:15 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss winter holidays and in particular Winter Solstice ritual and science. Related Links and Resources Winter Solstice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice) Solstice a Cause for Celebration Since Ancient Times (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/12/1220_021220_solstice.html) Winter Solstice Activity Sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pf1N47CqxIZkBdAZ1mz3WWVkGlNVnOX8SfCaEgXQCWo/edit?usp=sharing) Sunrise a...
Episode 5: Curated Crates Curiosities
December 06, 2016 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode of the Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss a new surprise question about the holidays, and our main topic about different subscription crates we've tried, encountered, and considered. Related links and resources: Kiwi Crate (http://www.kiwicrate.com/) Koala Crate (http://www.kiwicrate.com/koala) Plated (https://www.plated.com/) Nerd Block (https://www.nerdblock.com/) Stitch Fix (https://www.stitchfix.com/) Kate Stenzinger on Twitter (https://twitter.com/katestenzinger)...
Episode 4: Learning Experiments
November 26, 2016 06:00 - 32 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this fourth episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss this podcast as a new project, the Art Soundoff challenge, and our approach to experiments at home and in our creative work. Related Links and Resources Art and Science Punks on Twitter (http://twitter.com/artsciencepunks) Kate Stenzinger on Twitter (http://twitter.com/katestenzinger) Rob Stenzinger on Twitter (htttp://twitter.com/robstenzinger) ArtSoundoff (http://artsoundoff.com) Lean Into Art (http://leanintoart.com) Pol...
Episode 3: Exploring Home Automation
November 20, 2016 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of the Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss recent tech we are trying in our home, a new surprise question about what tech we're coveting at the moment. Life Long Learning (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning) Security Now Podcast (https://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm) Code-a-pillar (http://www.fisher-price.com/en_US/brands/think-and-learn/index.html) Robo Rally board game (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18/robo-rally) Phillips Hue Lights (http://meethu...
Episode 2: Sewing Critique and Raspberry Pi Case
November 12, 2016 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of the Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss a variety of topics ranging from our last names, Art Soundoff, and considering what we are critiquing in order to improve in our creative work. Jerzy Drozd (https://www.comicsaregreat.com/) Art Soundoff (http://artsoundoff.com) Lean Into Art (http://leanintoart.com) Dunning-Krueger Effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect) Autotelic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autotelic) SmartPi Case (http://smart...
Episode 1: Spinning and Carving
November 05, 2016 02:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this premier episode of the Art and Science Punks Rob explains how he engineered a game spinner for a missing piece of a board game and Kate shares her love of pumpkin carving.