Exploring the Red Planet with Christina Hernandez, Gary Jones, & Daniel Bateman

Exploring the Red Planet with Christina Hernandez, Gary Jones, & Daniel Bateman

Author: Soundsington Media August 11, 2020 Duration: 33:35
On this episode of REACH , Brian and Meredith learn more about the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover from a very special guest, we have an activity that will make you want to suit up, and we get a visit from the sixth planet from the sun.  Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien  Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.  Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall  Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons   Special thanks to Christina Hernandez, Mars 2020 PIXL Instrument Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Follow Christina online Christina Hernandez, Mars 2020 PIXL Instrument Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Follow Christina online @estrellasycafe   Saturn was voiced by the great Gary Jones, who you may know from his recurring role as Walter Harriman on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. Follow Gary online at @TheGaryJones   And thanks as well to Daniel Bateman, Public Programs Manager at Exploration Place for this week’s at-home activity. To learn more about Exploration Place, visit www.wxploration.org   And special thanks this week to our REACH learning community: Olivia, Brady, Jaguar, Clara, Carter, Mirabel and all of our friends from the Cool Facts About Animals, Book Power for Kids, and Curious Kid podcasts. Find links to all of these great shows in our show notes.    Skywatching tips for August: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/planner.cfm   Do you have a space related question that we didn’t get to? Well, you can submit that question for our bi-weekly “Reaching Out” episodes. Just get your parents permission and give us a call at 312-248-3402 (or an email at ReachthePodast@gmail.com) and leave us a message with your first name, where you're from and your question for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode. You can find REACH on Twitter and Instagram or at http://www.ReachThePodcast.com REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

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.
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REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
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REACH Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:07
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we are celebrating Earth Day and what NASA is doing to study global climate change with some help from Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum, Director of…
The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
On April 8, 2024 we will experience a Total Solar Eclipse. What exactly is an eclipse? Who will get to see it? How can you safely view? What if you aren't in the path of totality? You've got questions, we've got answers…
Introducing: KOALA SHINE - Spike The Space Ball ⚾️☄️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:20
While we're gearing up for all new episodes of REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids, we thought it would be a blast to share an episode of a podcast from some of our friends. This week we are over the moon to present Koala Sh…
REACH x Koko Sleep: Hector & Sunny in Space 🐶🚀 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
Tonight's episode is pretty special! We've teamed up with an amazing podcast called Koko Sleep, to send the lucky pups Hector & Sunny into space! Brian and Meredith will be appearing to Hector and Sunny in a dream, and t…
Introducing: The Ten News: Meet Daisy, Apple's Recycling Robot 🤖 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:57
This week the REACH team is proud to present a great resource exploring the topics that kids care about the most, it's The Ten News! Presenting The Ten News: Meet Daisy, Apple's Recycling Robot 🤖 🤖 Meet Apple's iPhone Re…
REACHing Out: How fast are Satellites? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:20
REACH's "REACHing Out" episodes are where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we find out the answer to Rei's question "How fast do satellites go?" Do you have any guesses? Listen in to hear our response. Hosts: Brian Ho…
REACHing Out: What are the different types of telescopes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:07
REACH's "REACHing Out" episodes are where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Taylor in Pennsylvania who asks "What are the different types of telescopes and what are they used for?" For an answer,…
The KIDS LISTEN Summer Sampler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:39
This week the team here at REACH is excited to feature a Summer Sampler of some of our favorite Kids Listen podcasts. Maybe you'll find a new favorite in the bunch! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.…