REACH A Space Podcast for Kids

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids

Author: Soundsington Media Language: English Episodes: 61
Hosted by Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien, REACH A Space Podcast for Kids turns the curiosity of young minds into a journey across the cosmos. This bi-weekly series from Soundsington Media starts with real questions from children, using them as a launchpad to explore everything from our own solar system to distant galaxies. Each episode is crafted to be a shared family experience, blending lively conversations with engaging segments that make complex ideas accessible. Listeners will hear from genuine experts-scientists and educators from places like NASA and the Adler Planetarium-who explain the wonders of space with clarity and enthusiasm. The learning continues off the air with simple, fun at-home experiments that bring the discussion right into your living room. More than just an educational program, this podcast fosters a sense of wonder through its friendly tone and genuine excitement for discovery. It’s a place where imagination and science meet, proving that the universe isn't too far away when knowledge is within your reach. Tune in for an adventure that’s as entertaining as it is informative, designed to spark conversations and inspire the next generation of explorers.
Episodes
REACHing Out: ALIENS with author Joalda Morancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:23
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we have a special episode as author and REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy stops by to talk about their new middle-grade book ALIEN…
Inspiration in Space with  Dr. Sian Proctor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:38
This week the REACH team is honored to talk to geoscientist, explorer, space artist, author, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor about the Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission to space, her Space2Inspire, and so much mor…
REACHing Out: Packing for Mars for Kids with author Mary Roach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:08
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we have a special episode as author Mary Roach stops by to talk about her new middle-grade book Packing for Mars for Kids. Don't miss it!…
REACHing Out: What is Planet 9? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:43
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we're actually digging into a question both Brian and Meredith had on a past episode: "What is Planet 9?" Joining us with the answer is D…
REACHing Out: What is a Satellite? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:48
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Bella who asks "What is a satellite?" Joining us with the answer as well as an overview on how CubeSats are opening…
Tracks Across the Solar System with Rob Manning and Ashley Comeau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
This week we are thrilled to have a longform sit-down with Rob Manning, Chief Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before we get a visit from the dwarf planet Ceres (the amazing Ashley Comeau!), - all on this ep…
REACHing Out: Temperature Check for Planet Earth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:46
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we're addressing listeners questions concerning global warming by talking about NASA and NOAA's latest global temperature update for 2021…
Driving on Mars with Dr. Rachel Kronyak and Melly Victor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:13
This week we talk all things Mars Rover with Dr. Rachel Kronyak, Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Then we hear actual sounds from the surface of Mars AND get a visit from the Mars Perseverance Rover…