Eyes on the Sky with Nick Lake & Eric O'Keeffe

Eyes on the Sky with Nick Lake & Eric O'Keeffe

Author: Soundsington Media August 25, 2020 Duration: 30:00
On this episode of REACH, Brian and Meredith learn about skywatching with a little help from some friends, we have a visit from the coolest planet,  and a fun activity you can do day or night!    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 our great friend Nick Lake, Manager of Theater Experience and Presentation at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium. You can catch Nick’s Skywatch Weekly videos on YouTube, and learn more about the Adler by visiting www.adlerplanetarium.org. And here are some great Skywatching tips from NASA   Neptune was portrayed by the amazing Eric O’Keeffe, co-creator and host of What If World, a storytelling podcast for kids. Follow the show online at www.whatifworldpodcast.com or wherever you get podcasts    And special thanks this week to our REACH learning community: Blythe and Olivia. You can hear more of Olivia on the Curious Kid podcast and more of Blythe on Soundsington Media's own Unspookable.   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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 61

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
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REACHing Out: Is Time Travel Possible? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:12
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Hunter and Greta in Minnesota who ask "Is Time Travel Possible?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written b…
Telescopes in Space! with Dr. Eric Smith and Jack McBrayer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
What makes a space telescope different from a telescope here on Earth? If you could take a picture of anything in space, what would you photograph? We discuss all of this and more and have a visit with our favorite forme…
Season 2 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17
The next season of REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is launching into your ears January 19th, 2021. Make sure you're subscribed wherever you get podcasts. Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly explo…
REACH presents Unspookable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
This week on REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids we present the first episode of the new season of fellow Soundsington Media show Unspookable entitled "Book of the Dead.". (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is a family fr…
REACHing Out: What Are Neutron Stars? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:36
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Alin in Romania who asks "What Are Neutron Stars?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marsh…
REACHing Out: How are solar systems formed? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:38
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Megan in Perth Australia who asks "How are solar systems formed?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written…
REACHing Out: What is a shooting star? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Ryan in Philadelphia who asks "What is a shooting star?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy…
REACHing Out: Why is our sky blue? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:29
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Millie in Canada (via her big brother Abi) who asks "Why is our sky blue, but space is black?" Hosts: Brian Holden…