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The Science of Poop with Mary Roach
The Science of Poop with Mary Roach
Everybody poops. But why? To find out, science writer Mary Roach takes us on a journey into the alimentary canal - that'... Read more
16 Jun 2017
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16mins
Ranked #2
Tumble Presents: Young Ben Franklin
Tumble Presents: Young Ben Franklin
Recommended for listeners age 8 and up This week, we’re presenting a new show from our friends at Gen Z Media! It’s call... Read more
8 Jun 2018
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16mins
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The Rise of the Dinosaurs
The Rise of the Dinosaurs
“What’s the oldest dinosaur?” “How did dinosaurs come alive?” We tackle two listener questions in one epic story of dino... Read more
15 Nov 2019
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16mins
Ranked #4
The Tale of the Hungry Koala
The Tale of the Hungry Koala
How does a koala eat eucalyptus leaves? Eucalyptus is toxic to most animals, but they’re a koala’s only food. In this ep... Read more
4 Oct 2019
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21mins
Ranked #5
The Secret Senses of Plants
The Secret Senses of Plants
“Do plants feel pain?” Jude’s question leads us to stunning discoveries about what plants feel, what they hear, and even... Read more
26 Jan 2018
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14mins
Ranked #6
The Puzzle of the Friendly Dog with Mia Cobb and Krista Macpherson
The Puzzle of the Friendly Dog with Mia Cobb and Krista Macpherson
What makes dogs loyal? This question comes from Amalia, a sixth grade student. We ask two different dog scientists, and ... Read more
17 Mar 2016
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13mins
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The Secret to Cheetahs’ Super Speed
The Secret to Cheetahs’ Super Speed
How do cheetahs get their super speed? We talk to a cheetah scientist to find out why a spotted cat is the fastest anima... Read more
8 Mar 2019
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13mins
Ranked #8
The Puzzle of the Flipping Cats with Greg Gbur
The Puzzle of the Flipping Cats with Greg Gbur
Wonder why a cat always lands on its feet? It's a question that stumped scientists for over a hundred years. Some suspec... Read more
7 Apr 2017
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15mins
Ranked #9
The Science of Snot
The Science of Snot
Why do we have snot? Do animals get stuffy noses, too? We delve into the world of thick secretions with the help of Dani... Read more
29 Nov 2019
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15mins
Ranked #10
Dinosaur Poop Part 1: Who Dung It?
Dinosaur Poop Part 1: Who Dung It?
Call it fossil feces, dinosaur dung, or preserved poo. This is the first of a two part series on dinosaur poop! We kick ... Read more
9 Mar 2018
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15mins
Ranked #11
The Quest for the Hidden Planets with Dr. Joel Green
The Quest for the Hidden Planets with Dr. Joel Green
Science fiction is full of adventures to distant planets outside our solar system. But it wasn't until 20 years ago that... Read more
10 Apr 2015
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12mins
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What Would Happen If There Was No Moon?
What Would Happen If There Was No Moon?
What would happen if our Moon suddenly disappeared? Would we still have tides? It turns out that the Moon has a much big... Read more
4 May 2018
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16mins
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What Would Earth Be Like If Volcanoes Didn’t Exist?
What Would Earth Be Like If Volcanoes Didn’t Exist?
A volcanologist imagines a world without volcanoes, and tells us how her recipe for homemade lava bombs might lead to di... Read more
28 Sep 2018
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11mins
Ranked #14
Dinosaur Poop Part 2: The Coprolite Queen
Dinosaur Poop Part 2: The Coprolite Queen
This is #2 in a series on dinosaur coprolites, AKA fossilized feces! In the 1800’s, Mary Anning was known as the best fo... Read more
23 Mar 2018
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15mins
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The Meow of the Misunderstood Cat with Brains On
The Meow of the Misunderstood Cat with Brains On
Are cats evil, or just misunderstood? That's what our friends at Brains On debate for a panel of kid judges. Find out wh... Read more
13 Aug 2016
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12mins
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How to Become an Astronaut
How to Become an Astronaut
How do you become an astronaut? That’s what Tumble listener Margaret wants to know. We go straight to the source to get ... Read more
13 Dec 2019
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15mins
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The Hurricane of the Future
The Hurricane of the Future
Why are hurricanes so powerful? Every year, monster storms develop in the Atlantic Ocean from June until November. It se... Read more
3 May 2019
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14mins
Ranked #18
The Animal Road Trip Adventure
The Animal Road Trip Adventure
Join us for a journey through Tumble's favorite animal episodes! Swim with whale sharks in Mexico, climb mountains with ... Read more
21 Dec 2018
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2hr 10mins
Ranked #19
Journey to the Center of the Earth with Ta-Shana Taylor
Journey to the Center of the Earth with Ta-Shana Taylor
What is the Earth made of? That’s the question at the core (pun intended!) of this episode. Geologist Ta-Shana Taylor sh... Read more
13 Jan 2017
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16mins
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The Butterflies of Paris
The Butterflies of Paris
This is the last episode of Season 4, but stay tuned for our special summer lineup! We’ll be back for Season 5 in fall 2... Read more
17 May 2019
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13mins