Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
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 for educational content.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 269
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
“Is This a Good Idea?” - Life Lab, Pt. 3
So far in Life Lab, we’ve uncovered the power of synthetic biology. But with great power comes great responsibility! In this episode, we’ll ask “Is this a good idea?” when it comes to changing the DN…
00:20:46 |
Fri 30 Sep 2022
Moving to Mars? - Life Lab, Pt 2
Should we make the move to Mars? And how would we live there? Join us as we pack our bags for Mars with the help of synthetic biology. We’ll find out how astronauts could grow their own food, medicin…
00:20:52 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
More Cheese, Please - Life Lab Pt. 1
What does cheese have to do with technology? What does engineering have to do with biology? And why should we know about it? We’ll slice into these questions to get a taste of what synthetic biology …
00:22:38 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Tumble Season 8 Starts September 16!
Season 8 of Tumble begins September 16 with a special, five-part series called “Life Lab.” Life Lab will explore the incredible power of a new technology you probably haven’t heard of. This technolog…
00:02:46 |
Fri 09 Sep 2022
The Biggest Space Telescope in the Universe (UPDATE!)
Hear sounds created from images by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, in this updated episode! The biggest space telescope in the universe had a busy summer, wowing us with incredible images of the c…
00:20:54 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Dinosaur Road Trip Adventure
Join Marshall for our final Road Trip adventure of the summer, as we travel back to the age of the dinosaurs! We'll be sharing a bunch of our favorite episodes about everyone's prehistoric creatures.…
01:11:18 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Tumble Presents: Cereal
Tumble presents one of our favorite podcasts from RTÉjr Radio: Cereal!
Deception, Mystery and so much more in “Cereal” RTÉjr Radio’s (not really) True Crime Podcast for all the family. Picture the …
00:23:39 |
Fri 05 Aug 2022
Road Trip: Journey to the Center of Your Brain
Join Marshall on a fantastic adventure to the center of the human brain. In this road trip adventure pack, we've put together four classic episodes of Tumble for your listening enjoyment. Learn all a…
01:06:34 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
TUMBLE PRESENTS: Tai Asks Why
Since Lindsay and Marshall are on a break for the summer, we thought we'd share with you one of our favorite other podcasts! We present to you: Tai Asks Why.
Fifteen-year-old Tai Poole won’t rest u…
00:31:36 |
Fri 08 Jul 2022
A Special Culinary Road Trip Adventure!
Join Marshall out to eat as we share this special road trip fun pack of Tumble episodes having to do with food! This collection of five classic Tumble episodes includes:
The Science of your Favor…
01:24:01 |
Fri 24 Jun 2022
What If Oceans Didn't Exist?
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 …
00:18:31 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
The Science of Bubbles
Why do bubbles pop, and why do bubbles have shadows? We’re in double bubble trouble with two listener questions. Luckily, Dr. Bubbles is here to save the day! We’ll find out how a normal, everyman ph…
00:18:41 |
Fri 27 May 2022
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The Seed Treasure Map [UPDATE!]
How many seeds sprouted in the historic Beal Seed experiment we covered in 2021? Find out in this updated version of one of our favorite episodes for spring! We tag along with scientists following a …
00:24:19 |
Fri 13 May 2022
Why Do Colors Exist?
Why do colors exist in the world? That’s what Phoebe wants to know. The answer might change how you think about the colors that you see! Neuroscientist and artist Bevil Conway bends our minds and our…
00:23:10 |
Fri 29 Apr 2022
What to Do About Trash?
Trash is one of the biggest problems on the planet. But scientists are coming up with solutions that might surprise you. In this Earth Day episode, we meet two researchers who are tackling trash in t…
00:21:29 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
The Dinosaur Asteroid
Where did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs come from? That’s what our listener Lucian wants to know. Prepare to hear a “podcast movie” about the fateful impact, starting with an explosive colli…
00:20:44 |
Fri 01 Apr 2022
Do Dreams Have Meaning?
Come on a trip to Dreamland, as we explore the history of dreaming - and how science changed their meaning, forever. Our guide is Sidarta Ribiero, neuroscientist and author of “The Oracle of Night.” …
00:20:03 |
Fri 18 Mar 2022
Why Do Cats Purr?
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 p…
00:23:43 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
Do Bugs Have Elbows?
Clare wants to know if bugs have elbows. Her question starts a debate between Team Bug Arms and Elbows, and Team Bug Legs and Knees! Choose a side, and come on the trail of a bug bod mystery with sup…
00:19:57 |
Fri 18 Feb 2022
The Science of Butts
What is a butt? That’s what science journalist Katherine Wu wanted to know. Her quest for an answer leads her into a web of big butt questions, and a search to find the top butt scientists in the wor…
00:19:28 |
Fri 04 Feb 2022
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