Exploring the Solar System! with Dr. James Green and Kay Cannon

Exploring the Solar System! with Dr. James Green and Kay Cannon

Author: Soundsington Media January 25, 2022 Duration: 23:18
We are thrilled to launch the new season of REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids with Dr. James Green,  formerly NASA’s Chief Scientist and now NASA Scientist and Senior Advisor and host of the Gravity Assist Podcast, who shared his experience and expertise on everything from starting  NASA’s first internet and conducting groundbreaking research, to having an asteroid named after him, and more. Then we are lucky enough to be visited by a Comet (as voiced by the incomparable Kay Cannon) - all on this episode of REACH.   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 Casting Consultant: Beth Kligerman  Logo by: Steven Lyons   Special thanks to Dr. James Green, NASA Scientist and Senior Advisor and host of the Gravity Assist podcast. Listen to Gravity Assist via NASA.gov or wherever you get your podcasts. Comet was voiced by the incomparable Kay Cannon, who you know from the Pitch Perfect films and as the writer/director of Cinderella starring Camila Cabello available to stream now on Amazon Prime. Follow Kay online at @KayKayCannon. We’d also like to offer a special thanks to Kay Ferrari at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Liz Landau, and to everyone at NASA Space Place.   Dr. James Green: https://www.nasa.gov/offices/ocs/chief-scientist_bio Dr. James Green: TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/james_green_3_moons_and_a_planet_that_could_have_alien_life#t-20694 NASA Gravity Assist Podcast https://www.nasa.gov/gravity-assist All about Comets https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/comet-quest/en/

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 8:23
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Inspiration in Space with  Dr. Sian Proctor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:38
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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
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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…