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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

By: Tumble Media
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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.Tumble Media
Episodes
  • The Science of Whiskers

    The Science of Whiskers
    Dec 26 2025
    This is a re-broadcast of a favorite episode from 2019. We actually won our first AAAS Kavli Award for this episode, along with The Cave of the Underground Astronauts. Check it out! Why do seals have whiskers? Listener Karah’s question dives into the wonderful world of whisker science. Robyn Grant, a self-described “whisker biologist” shares her discoveries of how whiskers work, from training a friendly seal named Moe to making slow-mo movies of super speedy “whisking.” (You will find no cuter field of research… but if you do, tell us about it!) Listen to learn about humans’ hidden whisker muscles and find out to rank whiskers like the pros! Want to learn more about whisker science? We have more from our interview with Robyn on our Patreon podcast feed! Subscribe for $1/month at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. You can also tune in on the Castbox podcast app by tuning into our Premium Channel. Find more whiskery educational resources on our blog, at sciencepodcastforkids.com. If you want a t-shirt from our merch store, go check it out at tumblepodcast.dashery.com.
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    17 mins
  • Tumble Mailbag: Your Questions about Language, Sandwiches, and Cats - and Our Oldest Patrons!

    Tumble Mailbag: Your Questions about Language, Sandwiches, and Cats - and Our Oldest Patrons!
    Dec 19 2025
    We’re wrapping up 2025 with a final Mailbag episode, featuring some of our longest-running Patrons! Did you know, when you sign up to support Tumble on Patreon, you’ll get a personalized message from Marshall? And if you’ve been supporting us for years, we might just call you up to chat! We’ll meet our mysterious patron, MiloSloth and his family, and learn why they love to support the show. Plus, why is the English language so weird? Who made PB & J a combo? And do all cats hate getting wet? We have the answers.
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    24 mins
  • The Minecraft Experiment

    The Minecraft Experiment
    Dec 12 2025
    How do people learn — and how can a video game help us find out? In this episode, we meet cognitive scientist Charley Wu, who built the ultimate science “mod” in Minecraft! Journey into a video game world of science to discover how and why Charley used one of the world’s most popular games to follow his curiosity about how humans learn. Featuring a “braintrust” of kid Minecraft experts to explain the game to Lindsay and Marshall, and a song inspired by The Minecraft Movie. You can learn more about Charlie, and find a transcript of this episode on the blog on our website, ⁠sciencepodcastforkids.com⁠. Support us on Patreon! You’ll get ad free episodes, special chances to be on the show, and of course, birthday shoutouts, when you sign up at the $5 level at ⁠patreon.com/tumblepodcast⁠. Find out what we’re up to - from live events, merch drops, and more when you subscribe to our newsletter, on ⁠sciencepodcastforkids.com⁠. You can also follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and subscribe to our ⁠YouTube.⁠ Try finding awesome shirts and other stuff on our merch store: tumblepodcast.dashery.com
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    25 mins
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