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.

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Update frequency: every 13 days
Average duration: 21 minutes
Episodes: 269
Years Active: 2015 - 2025

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The Seed Treasure Map

How long can a seed live? To find out, scientists follow a secret map on a mission under the cover of night, to find a buried treasure. It’s all part of one of the longest running, most legendary exp…

00:21:58 | Fri 14 May 2021

The Hunt for the Alien Viruses

Can viruses live in space? That’s what our listener Julian wants to know. It turns out, that’s a question that scientists are asking, too! Kathryn Bywaters is one of the scientists starting the searc…

00:18:46 | Fri 30 Apr 2021

How To Name A Galaxy

How do you get a galaxy named for you? In this episode, we learn about the incredible life of Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, who discovered a new type of galaxy now known as “Burçin’s Galaxy.” Since she was yo…

00:17:37 | Fri 16 Apr 2021

What If Fish Had Legs?

Fish with legs? Crazy, right? Turns out, fish with legs are a lot more real than you might think! We teamed up with What If World, one of our favorite storytelling podcasts, to answer this question b…

00:16:12 | Fri 02 Apr 2021

Whooo Are Owls?

What are the origins of owls, and why do they stay up at night? We answer questions from two owl-curious Tumble listeners. with the help of Harvard ornithologist Dr. Scott Edwards. He takes us on a j…

00:18:38 | Fri 19 Mar 2021

Music Meets Science

What happens when a scientist is also a musician? For Barbara McClintock, the combination may have led the way to a Nobel Prize in genetics. Science historian Jocelyn Bosley tells us the story of Bar…

00:17:18 | Fri 05 Mar 2021

The Bird and The Balloon Telescope

What happens when a baby falcon meets a balloon telescope in an old Wild West town? An astrophysics animal adventure, of course! Erika Hamden is an astrophysicist who’s attempting to launch a space b…

00:17:44 | Fri 19 Feb 2021

Do Trees Fart?

Do trees fart? It’s a question that stumped scientists, and sends us on a journey to some serious science! Come with us as we ponder if trees are butts, whether farts are defined by gas or digestive …

00:18:59 | Fri 05 Feb 2021

How To Be a Fossil Fixer

Do you love fossils and dinosaurs? Let us introduce you to Myria Perez, a paleontology-obsessed kid who grew up to get her dream job! Myria is a 24 year old fossil preparator, which means she prepare…

00:15:59 | Fri 22 Jan 2021

The Tale of The Hungry Koala [ENCORE]

Tumble returns with all new episodes starting January 22! We’ll have stories about fossils, telescopes, and baby falcons getting into big trouble. How does a koala eat eucalyptus leaves? Eucalyptus …

00:23:27 | Fri 08 Jan 2021

Our Favorite Holiday Tradition (with The Secret Life of Plants ENCORE)

A log that poops presents? Find out about Lindsay and Marshall’s favorite holiday tradition, Tió de Nadal! Followed by one of Tumble’s favorite-ever episode, The Secret Life of Plants. We’ll be bac…

00:18:05 | Fri 25 Dec 2020

The Coronavirus Vaccine Race

How did scientists develop coronavirus vaccines in record time? New York Times science reporter Carl Zimmer is our guide to the coronavirus vaccine race - from the starting line, to the point when se…

00:17:40 | Fri 11 Dec 2020

The Bacteria Cookbook

Bacteria are among the simplest forms of life on Earth. Each cell is identical to the one next to it, sharing the same DNA. So why do they all act so differently? Turns out, there’s a “cookbook” insi…

00:17:27 | Fri 27 Nov 2020

What’s Inside of an Atom?

What are protons, neutrons, and electrons made out of? That’s what listener Xander wants to know. Physics expert Aatish Bhatia takes us on a journey into the atom, and explains how scientists discove…

00:16:50 | Fri 13 Nov 2020

The Science of Candy Land

Happy Halloween! We’re headed to Candy Land, a sugary laboratory where mathematicians found a mysterious candy dagger appear - over and over again. So gather up your candy box, and let’s discover out…

00:17:17 | Fri 30 Oct 2020

The Snot and the Whale

How do whales use their blowholes to breathe, and what keeps them from filling up with water? There’s no better way to find out than getting up close and personal with whales! That’s what marine mamm…

00:16:51 | Fri 16 Oct 2020

The Case of the Sleeping Trees (Interactive Episode)

Why do some trees go dormant? You’ll discover the answer for yourself in this interactive episode, with the help of tree scientist Nalini Nadkarni! Nalini has loved trees since she was little, and dr…

00:16:25 | Fri 02 Oct 2020

The Poop Collector

If someone asked you to collect your poop every day for a year, would you say yes? That’s what microbiologist Lawrence David did, after watching a movie about a man who said yes to everything. Accept…

00:17:19 | Fri 18 Sep 2020

Season 6 Starts September 18! + How To Keep Kids Engaged in Online Learning (For Parents!)

All new episodes of Tumble are starting on Friday, September 18! We have a preview of what’s coming (for kids!) and helpful advice from a teacher (for parents!). Our co-host Marshall has been a teac…

00:18:55 | Fri 04 Sep 2020

The Rise of the Dinosaurs [ENCORE]

Tumble will return with Season 6 in September! In the meantime, please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from Season 5. Craving new Tumble? Check out our brand new audio course on Himalaya Learning …

00:17:37 | Fri 21 Aug 2020

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