Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Science discovery stories for families of all ages AI summary

Tumble Media Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 307 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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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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Latest episodes

  1. Mailbag: Why Does Frying Food Make it Crispy?

    2026-11-13 · 25 min

    Why does frying food make it crispy? And why does paper curl up when you color on it? In this special mailbag episode, Lindsay and Marshall bring two great questions from kids to Dr. Colleen Kelley and Dr. Cary Supalo.…

  2. Can Dogs Talk?

    2026-11-06 · 26 min · Season 12, episode 5

    Can dogs talk? That’s what Silas wants to know. We’re going beyond the bark to discover a new technology that is enabling dogs to “talk,” and a scientist who’s determined to find out if the effect is real. Dog owners…

  3. Mailbag: How Did Mars Form?

    2026-11-02 · 21 min

    In this mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay tackle two great questions from listeners about rainbows and how Mars formed. Also, you'll get to hear about Marshall's trip to the Cambridge Science Carnival in Cambridge,…

  4. The Science of Nightmares

    2026-10-23 · 27 min · Season 12, episode 4

    Do we remember our dreams more than our nightmares? That’s what Lennon wants to know! In this special Tumble Halloween episode, we’re going to a (not-so evil) laboratory where scientists study the science of sleep.…

  5. Fact or Fiction: Sloths (Featuring the Story Pirates)

    2026-10-16 · 36 min

    Explore the wild world of kids’ imaginations with Story Pirates! Story Pirates is a podcast that takes stories written by kids and brings them to life as hilarious sketches and songs, performed by a crew of comedians,…

  6. The Hugging Robot

    2026-10-09 · 26 min · Season 12, episode 3

    What makes a good hug? That’s what Ryder wants to know. Enter HuggieBot - a robot that helped discover the 11 “ingredients” of a meaningful embrace. We’ll learn why HuggieBot’s creator, Dr. Alexis Block, decided to…

  7. Mailbag: What Happens When Galaxies Crash?

    2026-10-02 · 21 min

    In this mailbag episode, astronomer Karen Masters joins Marshall and Lindsay to answer a listener's question: what happens when Andromeda crashes into the Milky Way? Plus, we're launching a brand-new segment: The Kid…

  8. Why Does Earth Have a Magnetic Field?

    2026-09-25 · 25 min · Season 12, episode 2

    How did Earth get its magnetic field? And why does it move around? Our listeners have questions about one of Earth’s most mysterious forces. To find out, we go on an archeological expedition in the Middle East, with…

  9. Mailbag: Do Space Wormholes Exist?

    2026-09-18 · 15 min

    In this mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay tackle two listener questions — whether space wormholes are real, and what a fly wing and a carrot could possibly have in common under a microscope. Plus, listener reviews…

  10. Why Do T. Rexes Have Small Arms?

    2026-09-11 · 24 min · Season 12, episode 1

    Why did T. Rex have such tiny arms? That’s what our listener Nora wants to know. We’re going to find out why the biggest, most powerful predator to ever walk the Earth did it with a teeny tiny set of arms. Scientists…

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Oldest episode in feed
02/2015 · over 11 years
Typical length
21 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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