Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and the most followed science YouTuber, shares his journey of captivating young minds with engineering feats. He reveals his secrets to engaging storytelling and the art of blending fun with science in viral videos. They dive into the importance of inspiring future generations through space exploration and touch on innovative parenting strategies, especially when supporting children on the autism spectrum. Rober's passion for the scientific method shines through as he discusses creativity, ownership, and critical thinking in both work and life.

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and Apple employee, is now a renowned YouTube creator and the brains behind Crunch Labs. In this conversation, he shares his journey from crafting Halloween costumes with tech to viral science videos, highlighting the importance of joy in learning. Rober reflects on the creative process behind popular projects like the glitter bomb and discusses the financial shifts in content creation. He also explores his passion for educational subscription boxes that inspire kids to explore science through fun activities.

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and the most-followed science YouTuber, shares his journey from space tech to viral videos. He explains the blend of engineering and humor that captivates audiences, especially kids. Conversations reveal the importance of storytelling and authenticity in engaging viewers. Rober also discusses the allure of Mars exploration to inspire youth and highlights fascinating projects like Crunch Labs, merging play with critical thinking. Expect a dose of creativity and passion in making science fun!

Former NASA engineer turned creator, Mark Rober, discusses building a sustainable creator business, integrating products into videos, and shifting towards self-sustainability in content creation. Insights on public speaking, subscription products, and the evolving creator economy landscape are also explored.

This week Marques speaks with fellow YouTuber Mark Rober! If you've ever wondered how Mark plans a video or how frisbees stay in the air this is the episode for you. He talks about why he's excited to help teach kids about engineering with his new CrunchLabs project and also talks about his time working for NASA and Apple. This is a fun one!Links:Mark Rober YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/markroberCrunchLabs: https://www.crunchlabs.com/Twitters:https://twitter.com/wvfrmhttps://twitter.com/mkbhdhttps://twitter.com/andymanganellihttps://twitter.com/MarkRoberhttps://twitter.com/adamlukas17https://twitter.com/EllisRovinInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/Shop the merch:https://shop.mkbhd.comJoin the Discord:https://discord.gg/mkbhdMusic by 20syl:https://bit.ly/2S53xlCWaveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices