Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Talking Glitterbomb, Creative Engineering, and Storytelling with Mark Rober!
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Jul 29, 2022 
In this lively conversation, Mark Rober, a former NASA and Apple engineer and popular YouTuber, shares his passion for making science fun for kids through his new venture, CrunchLabs. He discusses the art of crafting engaging science videos, the balance between long-form and short-form content, and his humorous moments at Apple. Rober also delves into the importance of hands-on learning, innovative engineering projects, and how storytelling can inspire young minds. Plus, a playful typing challenge adds some light-hearted fun!
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Gamified Learning
- Gamify learning to decrease fear of failure and increase engagement.
- Focus on the excitement of learning, similar to the feeling of playing video games.
Year-Long Planning
- Mark Rober always has videos planned a year in advance, currently working on 8-9 videos in different stages.
- These stages include research, engineering, filming, and finding collaborators.
Upcoming Video Ideas
- Glitterbomb 5.0 involves drones spraying glitter and fart spray.
- Rober also plans a video involving a primitive hunting machine and challenging experts.