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April
Thu, Apr 19, 9:30 am · I Just Know I'M An Everyday Edison!
Thousands of people from around the world pitch their ideas to a panel of judges at casting calls. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Apr 26, 9:30 am · How Do I Get To Be Chosen?
Casting calls continue as the judges select the remaining four inventors and their inventions. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
May
Thu, May 3, 9:30 am · Wrinkle, Wrinkle, Little Star
Will Howe and Ric Payne's invention is a dryer ball designed to take wrinkles out of clothes. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 10, 9:30 am · So Many Shoes, So Little... Storage
Holly Tucker's Shoe Skirt is a unique concept in "out of the way and out of the box" shoe storage. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 17, 9:30 am · I'Ve Got Friends In Tight Places
Stephen Marquardt's Advanced Tool System can help get around seemingly impossible angles. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 24, 9:30 am · Drawing A Car-Clusion
The G-Car invention allows kids to design and print their own tracks for battery-powered race cars. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 31, 9:30 am · Know When To Fold 'Em, Pan
Phil Avery invented a variety of folding baking pans and a great case in which to store them. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
June
Thu, Jun 21, 9:30 am · Night, Night, Nightbeams
An image projection system sends comic book heroes directly to the bedroom walls of sleepy kids. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jun 28, 9:30 am · Don't Cry Over Spilled....
Dick Ho's Non-Spill Technology for Spouts and Lids will help anyone pouring liquids from bottles. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
July
Thu, Jul 5, 9:30 am · How Slowly Doth The Turtle Moveth
Inventor Richard Kosoff introduces his adorable Dimmy the Turtle combination timer and night-light. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jul 12, 9:30 am · Twenty Four In Three
Herb Hart is pushing 90 and his multifunctional, multiuse tool set is catching a lot of attention. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jul 19, 9:30 am · Over The Cliff(Hanger) - Part 1
Take a look at all of our featured inventions and revisit all the steps of their development. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jul 26, 9:30 am · Over The Cliff(Hanger) - Part 2
Take a last look the inventions and revisit their development from concept to commercialization. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
August
Thu, Aug 2, 9:30 am · An Idea, An Invention, An Opportunity
Discover what happens when we post our casting calls for new inventions and product ideas online! 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Aug 9, 9:30 am · Finally! Finalists!
Learn what inspires the 11 inventors and watch just how they came up with their unique inventions. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Aug 16, 9:30 am · Row, Row, Row, Your Row
Charlie Lumsden presents a way for surfers and rowers to exercise whenever and wherever they want. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Aug 23, 9:30 am · Who Let The Dogs Out?!
Brian Smith has a way to control the speed at which retractable leashes hold back a cagey canine. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Aug 30, 9:30 am · Kitties' New Place To Go
Maura Indes and Tom Adam have come up with the idea of a completely disposable kitty litter box. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
September
Thu, Sep 6, 9:30 am · This Invention Really Sucks! (Your Carpet)
The Everyday Edisons Engineering Team perfected a new prototype for Ken Joyner's carpet sucker. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Sep 27, 9:30 am · Up In The Air Tubes
The physics of air versus springs is explored in a device the inventor calls "Cardio Air Tubes." 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
October
Thu, Oct 4, 9:30 am · Everyday Edisons
26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Oct 11, 9:30 am · Are You Wearing A Battery Charger?
Dr. Faramarz Farahi has invented clothing that can charge electronic devices - while you wear it. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Oct 18, 9:30 am · Hey, Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Al Contarino's invention, the Continous Convection Grill, highlights a new concept in grilling. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Oct 25, 9:30 am · A Hot And Steamy Clean
Prolific inventor Eric Huber has created a device that can clean a kitchen in a very hygienic way. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
November
Thu, Nov 1, 9:30 am · I Can Finally Grasp It!
Mark Stark's invention may be the most economical prosthesis to hit the marketplace in decades. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Nov 8, 9:30 am · Happy Trails (And Trials) To You
A year after the casting calls, the inventors are eager to know what's become of their inventions. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Nov 15, 9:30 am · I Just Know I'M An Everyday Edison!
Thousands of people from around the world pitch their ideas to a panel of judges at casting calls. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Nov 22, 9:30 am · How Do I Get To Be Chosen?
Casting calls continue as the judges select the remaining four inventors and their inventions. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Nov 29, 9:30 am · Wrinkle, Wrinkle, Little Star
Will Howe and Ric Payne's invention is a dryer ball designed to take wrinkles out of clothes. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
December
Thu, Dec 20, 9:30 am · Drawing A Car-Clusion
The G-Car invention allows kids to design and print their own tracks for battery-powered race cars. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Dec 27, 9:30 am · Know When To Fold 'Em, Pan
Phil Avery invented a variety of folding baking pans and a great case in which to store them. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Thu, Jan 3, 9:30 am · Night, Night, Nightbeams
An image projection system sends comic book heroes directly to the bedroom walls of sleepy kids. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 10, 9:30 am · Don't Cry Over Spilled....
Dick Ho's Non-Spill Technology for Spouts and Lids will help anyone pouring liquids from bottles. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 17, 9:30 am · How Slowly Doth The Turtle Moveth
Inventor Richard Kosoff introduces his adorable Dimmy the Turtle combination timer and night-light. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 24, 9:30 am · Twenty Four In Three
Herb Hart is pushing 90 and his multifunctional, multiuse tool set is catching a lot of attention. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 31, 9:30 am · Over The Cliff(Hanger) - Part 1
Take a look at all of our featured inventions and revisit all the steps of their development. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
February
Thu, Feb 7, 9:30 am · Over The Cliff(Hanger) - Part 2
Take a last look the inventions and revisit their development from concept to commercialization. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Feb 14, 9:30 am · An Idea, An Invention, An Opportunity
Discover what happens when we post our casting calls for new inventions and product ideas online! 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Feb 21, 9:30 am · Finally! Finalists!
Learn what inspires the 11 inventors and watch just how they came up with their unique inventions. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Feb 28, 9:30 am · Row, Row, Row, Your Row
Charlie Lumsden presents a way for surfers and rowers to exercise whenever and wherever they want. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
March
Thu, Mar 21, 9:30 am · Who Let The Dogs Out?!
Brian Smith has a way to control the speed at which retractable leashes hold back a cagey canine. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Mar 28, 9:30 am · Kitties' New Place To Go
Maura Indes and Tom Adam have come up with the idea of a completely disposable kitty litter box. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
April
Thu, Apr 4, 9:30 am · This Invention Really Sucks! (Your Carpet)
The Everyday Edisons Engineering Team perfected a new prototype for Ken Joyner's carpet sucker. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Apr 11, 9:30 am · Up In The Air Tubes
The physics of air versus springs is explored in a device the inventor calls "Cardio Air Tubes." 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Apr 18, 9:30 am · Everyday Edisons
26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Apr 25, 9:30 am · Are You Wearing A Battery Charger?
Dr. Faramarz Farahi has invented clothing that can charge electronic devices - while you wear it. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
May
Thu, May 2, 9:30 am · Hey, Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Al Contarino's invention, the Continous Convection Grill, highlights a new concept in grilling. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, May 9, 9:30 am · A Hot And Steamy Clean
Prolific inventor Eric Huber has created a device that can clean a kitchen in a very hygienic way. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]

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May
Thu, May 16, 9:30 am · I Can Finally Grasp It!
Mark Stark's invention may be the most economical prosthesis to hit the marketplace in decades. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, May 23, 9:30 am · Happy Trails (And Trials) To You
A year after the casting calls, the inventors are eager to know what's become of their inventions. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, May 30, 9:30 am · An Idea, An Invention, An Opportunity
Discover what happens when we post our casting calls for new inventions and product ideas online! 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
June
Thu, Jun 20, 9:30 am · Finally! Finalists!
Learn what inspires the 11 inventors and watch just how they came up with their unique inventions. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Jun 27, 9:30 am · Row, Row, Row, Your Row
Charlie Lumsden presents a way for surfers and rowers to exercise whenever and wherever they want. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]

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July
Thu, Jul 4, 9:30 am · Who Let The Dogs Out?!
Brian Smith has a way to control the speed at which retractable leashes hold back a cagey canine. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Jul 11, 9:30 am · Kitties' New Place To Go
Maura Indes and Tom Adam have come up with the idea of a completely disposable kitty litter box. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Jul 18, 9:30 am · This Invention Really Sucks! (Your Carpet)
The Everyday Edisons Engineering Team perfected a new prototype for Ken Joyner's carpet sucker. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Jul 25, 9:30 am · Up In The Air Tubes
The physics of air versus springs is explored in a device the inventor calls "Cardio Air Tubes." 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
August
Thu, Aug 1, 9:30 am · Everyday Edisons
26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Thu, Aug 8, 9:30 am · Are You Wearing A Battery Charger?
Dr. Faramarz Farahi has invented clothing that can charge electronic devices - while you wear it. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]

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