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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids podcast

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Become a Paid Subscriber: [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tumblescience/subscribe] (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tumblescience/subscribe) A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit [www.tumblepodcast.com] (http://www.tumblepodcast.com) for educational content.

Become a Paid Subscriber: [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tumblescience/subscribe] (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tumblescience/subscribe) A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit [www.tumblepodcast.com] (http://www.tumblepodcast.com) for educational content.

 

#218

Did Dinosaurs Burp?

Tune into our Season 9 premiere to find out the answer to this stinky question. We’ll hear about dino gasses from returning guest Jessica Whiteside and their potential ecological impact from David Wilkinson. Our dive into dinosaur digestion will lead us to a smelly look at gas in Earth’s past! Listen to our bonus interview episode with Dave to learn more about how he studies the past without a time machine. You can hear it when you support us for just $1 on Spotify or on Patreon on patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Free resources, including a transcript, are available on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com Check out our new Tumble t-shirts and merch: https://tumblepodcast.threadless.com/ ... Read more

15 Sep 2023

21 MINS

21:26

15 Sep 2023


#217

Coming September 15th - Tumble Season 9!

A new season of Tumble is coming soon! Have you ever wondered whether dinosaurs burped? Or where the largest fungus collection in the world is? Or how braille was invented? Learn that and more in the newest season of Tumble! Also, if you love our show, make sure to tell three people you know about how awesome you think it is. It really helps us out! ... Read more

12 Sep 2023

02 MINS

02:06

12 Sep 2023


#216

The Great Cave Road Trip

Join Marshall on a Cave Road Trip! On Season 8’s last road trip, you’ll find cave-themed episodes of Tumble, featuring bats and archaeology! Avoid the stalagmites and tune in to these fun episodes: The Journey to the Bat Cave Inside the Bat Cave [BONUS] The Cave of the Underground Astronauts The Cave of The Neanderthal Tools Free resources, including a transcript for each episode, are available on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com Check out our Tumble merch here: [https://tumblepodcast.threadless.com/] (https://tumblepodcast.threadless.com/)   Become a Spotify subscriber: [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/tumblescience/subscribe] (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/tumblescience/subscribe) ... Read more

01 Sep 2023

52 MINS

52:08

01 Sep 2023


#215

Tumble Presents Girl Tales

Do you ever wonder what would happen if Cinderella started her own rock band or if Medusa realized just cool her hair was? Well … there’s a Webby Award winning show called Girl Tales that takes classic stories and puts a unique twist on them, giving girls the chance to save the day, use their intelligence and bravery, and show that they can be the heroes of their own stories! If you're ready for an adventure, find Girl Tales wherever you get your podcasts!  Meema (or Memory) and her sisters run the most successful inspiration factory in the universe: The Idea Factory! In the Idea Factory, they don't make money, they make ideas! Meema wants to tell you a story (that's never-ended) about Narcissus & little black mirrors that make everyone just like him, obsessed with themselves and what the mirror reflects back at them!  This Girl Tales episode won the Variety/Gotham Audio Honors in 2022. Written by Georgina Escobar Starring: Barron Bass, Jennifer Sun Bell, Adriana Colon, & Mindy Escobar-Leanse Produced by Chad Chenail Assistant Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham ... Read more

18 Aug 2023

29 MINS

29:34

18 Aug 2023


#214

The Cave of the Neanderthal Tools [ENCORE]

We're still on vacation, and while we wait to come back for our ninth season of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, we're sharing one of our favorite episodes from a few years ago: The Cave of the Neanderthal Tools. What tools did Neanderthals use? That’s what Leo wants to know. We dig into the past of Neanderthal archeology, back to when people used to excavate caves with dynamite! Archeologist and author Rebecca Wragg Sykes shares the explosive story of how Neanderthals made tools, and what they can tell us about how Neanderthals lived. Listen to our bonus interview episode with Rebecca about Neanderthals caves, available for Patrons who pledge just $1/ month or more on patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Learn more about Neanderthals and their “knapping” habits with the free resources on our blog at  [www.sciencepodcastforkids.com] (http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/) . ... Read more

04 Aug 2023

17 MINS

17:05

04 Aug 2023


#213

Tumble is Bilingual! “The Dinosaur Asteroid” & “El Asteroide Que Mató Los Dinosaurios”

Did you know that you can listen to Tumble in Spanish?! Tumble en Español is our Spanish podcast, hosted by native Spanish speakers Nuria Net and Alvaro Ramos. It’s an adaptation, not a translation! Meet Nuria in this episode and learn Tumble en Español’s special sign-off. Then, listen to one of our favorite episodes in both English and Spanish. To hear more, subscribe to Tumble en Español at [http://tumbleenespanol.com/] (http://tumbleenespanol.com/) or navigate to “En Español” at sciencepodcastforkids.com. There are transcripts for each episode! ... Read more

21 Jul 2023

36 MINS

36:04

21 Jul 2023


#212

Presenting The Ten News: Making Changes to Major League Baseball ⚾

About The Ten News  The Ten News podcast explores topics that kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more!  It’s a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what’s going on in the world.  The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America’s top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more.  Our episodes are all about staying kind, cool, and curious.  We hope you enjoy listening to The Ten News!  Say hi at  [hello@thetennews.com] (mailto:hello@thetennews.com) Instagram -  [https://www.instagram.com/thetennews/] (https://www.instagram.com/thetennews/) ... Read more

07 Jul 2023

18 MINS

18:39

07 Jul 2023


#211

Special Road Trip - Life Lab

This special Road Trip edition of Tumble includes all five episodes of our Life Lab series, back to back! Listen to hear how scientists are using tiny life to go to Mars, solve climate change, make better clothes, and much, much more. Life Lab explores the incredible power of a new technology you probably haven’t heard of. This technology could solve some of the biggest challenges on our planet, and beyond. But with great power, comes great responsibility. We ask important questions about whether it could - or should - change our future. Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at [www.kidschemicalsolutions.com] (kidschemicalsolutions.com) . Check out our Tumble merch here: https://tumblepodcast.threadless.com/ Become a Spotify subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/tumblescience/subscribe ... Read more

30 Jun 2023

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:56

30 Jun 2023


#210

Tumble's Summer Quiz Show!

It's Tumble's first science quiz edition! Play along as Tumble fans Arlo and Talyse compete in three science games: Purr Vs. Roar, What Does the ____ Say?, and Does It Fart? Lindsay and Marshall play quiz masters, while their contestants make a surprising discovery. And that's before the quiz even starts! If you enjoyed this quiz show and would like to hear more, let us know! To support our show and get ad-free episodes - plus the chance to be on an episode like Arlo and Taylse - join our Patreon at Patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Listeners help us keep making Tumble and give us the freedom to try new things! We'll be back with all new, original episodes in September 2024. Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at [www.kidschemicalsolutions.com] (kidschemicalsolutions.com) . ... Read more

23 Jun 2023

15 MINS

15:53

23 Jun 2023


#209

What If Oceans Didn't Exist? [ENCORE]

We'll be back with a new episode in two weeks! What would Earth be like if our oceans never existed? That’s what Charlie wants to know! We recruit Earth detective Lucia Perez-Diaz to help us track down clues hidden within our planet’s rocks. Our investigation takes us through the mysteries of how water got on Earth, the giant plates moving beneath our feet, and why our oceans are shaped the way they are. Lucia’s also an illustrator, and will draw us an Earth without oceans. What will it look like? Listen to find out. Hear this episode (and Lucia!) en Español on Tumble en Español: [Qué pasaría si los océanos no existieran?] (https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/tumble-en-espanol/episode/3510f5a7/que-pasaria-si-los-oceanos-no-existieran) Learn more about how Lucia uses her detective skills to reveal the last 200 million years of Earth’s history, on our special bonus interview episode. It’s available to Patrons who pledge $1 a month or higher! You can support our show and get our ad-free feed on Spotify or [patreon.com/tumblepodcast] (https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast) ... Read more

09 Jun 2023

16 MINS

16:43

09 Jun 2023


#208

What Do Dogs Think?

“Do dogs think and feel the way we do?” We all know dogs can’t talk. That’s why scientists have to come up with creative ways of asking our canine companions what’s going on in their minds. We’ll find out why dog cognition scientist Zachary Silver put on a play for dogs - which inspired us to create Tumble’s very first dog radio theater production! Just call us “The Tumble Dog Players.” It will all make sense by the end of the episode. This is the final episode of Tumble’s 8th season! But stay subscribed for some special treats over the summer.  Hear more from our interview with Zachary Silver on our bonus interview episode. It’s available for listeners who pledge $1 or more a month on Patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Free resources, including a transcript, are available on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com Check out our new Tumble t-shirts and merch: [https://tumblepodcast.threadless.com/] (https://tumblepodcast.threadless.com/) Also check out courses from Science Mom, one of our sponsors this week: https://bit.ly/TumbleMom ... Read more

26 May 2023

20 MINS

20:09

26 May 2023


#207

Hearing the Stars

Can we hear and touch the stars, if we can’t see them? Yuma Decaux is trying to put the night sky into everyone’s hands, through technology and engineering. Find out how stargazing captured Yuma’s imagination when he was six, and how losing his sight inspired him to explore the cosmos in a whole new way - making astronomy accessible to everyone.  Astreos, Yuma’s app, is currently in Beta. That means that when you try it out, you can give Yuma feedback on how to make it better! Download it on iOs here: [https://astreos.space/] (https://astreos.space/) Listen to our bonus interview episode with Yuma to learn more about how he developed Astreos and what accessibility means to him. You can hear it when you support us on Spotify or on Patreon at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. There are free resources, including a transcript, about this episode on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.  This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number # 2148711 - Engaging Blind, Visually Impaired, and Sighted Students in STEM with Storytelling through Podcasts.  Sounds in the episode are courtesy of Astreos and Cricket Ambi by VMan533 on freesound.org ... Read more

12 May 2023

21 MINS

21:52

12 May 2023


#206

Was T-Rex Smart?

When did smartness begin? We’ll find out how a neuroscientist blends up brains, and cracks the case of the Tyrannosaurus Rex smarts! Suzana Herculano-Houzel helps us answer listener Penny’s question by explaining how “smartness” might not mean what you think - and how all animals have shown off their intelligence over time. Help us out by taking our listener survey! [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tumblepodcast] (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tumblepodcast) Listen to our bonus interview with Suzana on our Patreon when you pledge just $1 a month or more! [patreon.com/tumblepodcast.] (https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast) Learn more about Suzana and her work on the evolution of intelligence the blog on our website, [www.sciencepodcastforkids.com] (http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com) . We apologize that the cover art of the episode is not a scientifically accurate portrayal of a T.Rex! We know that they likely did not wear graduation caps. ... Read more

28 Apr 2023

22 MINS

22:08

28 Apr 2023


#205

What's That Bird Song?

Have you ever wondered what bird you’re hearing? We’re going to discover how to recognize birds by their sound - and what that means for science. Trevor Attenberg is an environmental scientist and science communicator who learned to identify birds without sight, by their sound alone. He takes us through his journey to becoming a birder and a scientist, and shares how you can learn to recognize birds by their sound.  Learn more about Trevor, and find his recommended resources for birding on the blog on our website, [www.sciencepodcastforkids.com] (http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com) .  This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number # 2148711 - Engaging Blind, Visually Impaired, and Sighted Students in STEM with Storytelling through Podcasts. Take our survey to help support the podcast! Just go to https://bit.ly/TumbleScienceSurvey and spend a few minutes of your time answering questions. ... Read more

14 Apr 2023

20 MINS

20:55

14 Apr 2023


#204

How Big is the Universe?

How big is the universe? And how do we know? It's a question that puzzled astronomers for centuries. They had no way to measure distance in space - until Henrietta Leavitt showed them how. Henrietta Leavitt was a "computer" in the 19th century, before there were computers, and she made an incredible discovery that would help change the way people thought about the universe - forever. Modern-day astronomer Karen Masters helps us tell her remarkable story. If you like this episode, you'll love our free audio course, "Cataloging the Universe" where you'll learn much more about how Henrietta Leavitt's discovery made a big difference in astronomy - plus, you'll become a skywatcher yourself! "Cataloging the Universe" is more than a podcast. It’s interactive! Each episode - or lesson - in the series contains activities to complete while you listen. Plus, you’ll get discussion questions, graphic organizers, and a star journal to keep your observations in. Check out the series and download all the resources at [our website] (https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/universe) ! Hear more from Karen Masters in the bonus interview episode available to Patrons, when you pledge just $1 a month or more on our [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast⁠) to support the show! We have free resources available on [our blog] (https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/discovery-club) to learn more about the episode. ... Read more

31 Mar 2023

19 MINS

19:46

31 Mar 2023


#203

Why Do Cats Purr? (ENCORE)

We're working on a special project that we'll announce in our next episode! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes while we make it ready for you. Why and how do cats purr? That’s what Reid wants to know. It sounds like a simple question, but it leads us to a deep challenge: Can we ever understand cats? To find out, we launch a full-scale cat purr investigation. You’ll hear from a puzzled veterinarian, a scientist who studied her cat’s annoying purr, and the author of purring.org, the premier cat purr research website. It’s a purr-fect episode for everyone who’s curious about cats. ... Read more

17 Mar 2023

21 MINS

21:22

17 Mar 2023


#202

Why Are Sloths Slow?

Why are sloths so slow? We’ll find out how one sloth scientist got crafty and discovered why slowness is a sloth’s secret to survival. Rebecca Cliffe, founder of the Sloth Conservation Foundation, shares the story of her quest to study these sneakily stealthy creatures, with the help of a special backpack. What she finds will definitely surprise and delight you! If you're like Marshall, you might even laugh/cry. To hear more about Rebecca’s slothsome adventures, listen to our bonus interview episode! It’s available to Patrons who pledge just $1 or more a month on patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Learn more about sloth research and conservation with the free resources on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com - where you’ll also find a free transcript for the episode. ... Read more

03 Mar 2023

22 MINS

22:15

03 Mar 2023


#201

The Science of Ocean Sounds

Explore the sounds of ocean science on a sound scavenger hunt! Tune in as oceanographer Amy Bower takes us to the sea, to show us how she uses sound to study ocean currents and make ocean science accessible for blind and visually impaired people. Listen up and help us search for clues beneath the waves to reveal the secrets of the underwater realm! Ocean data sonifications courtesy of Dr. Jon Bellona at the University of Oregon, and the Accessible Oceans project. Learn more about Dr. Amy Bower in our bonus interview episode, available to Patrons who pledge just $1 or more a month to support Tumble, at [patreon.com/tumblepodcast] (https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast) . We have free resources to keep exploring the world of ocean science and data sonification with Amy Bower. They’re on the blog at [sciencepodcastforkids.com] (//the-sciencepodccast.com/sounds-of-ocean-science) , along with a free transcript. This episode is the first in a series featuring blind scientists. The material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number # 2148711 - Engaging Blind, Visually Impaired, and Sighted Students in STEM with Storytelling through Podcasts. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. ... Read more

17 Feb 2023

20 MINS

20:15

17 Feb 2023