The WHY of Space! with Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz and Ithamar Enriquez

The WHY of Space! with Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz and Ithamar Enriquez

Author: Soundsington Media March 2, 2021 Duration: 31:10
We all have a lot of questions when it comes to space exploration:  Where should we go? What should we pack? What are the ethical questions we should be considering? Wait..what? This week special guest  Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz walks us through some of the questions we should be asking  in regards to space exploration. Then we're lucky enough to get a surprise drop in from the seventh planet from the sun - 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. Lucianne Walkowicz, Astronomer at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium. Follow Lucianne on Twitter @RocketToLulu, and learn more about the Just Space Alliance at https://justspacealliance.org.  Uranus was voiced by the incomparable Ithamar Enriquez, who you know from Marvel’s WandaVision on Disney+, and can also be seen in Arrested Development and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Follow Ithamar on Twitter @IthamarEnriquez.   Thanks to our friends at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium who have an amazing podcast of their own, The Aquarius Project Podcast. Stick around after the credits this week to hear a trailer for the exciting story of the Aquarius Project available wherever you get your podcasts.. And to learn more about the Adler, visit https://www.adlerplanetarium.org or on Twitter at @AdlerPlanet.   And as always, a big thanks to the REACH learning community. Thanks Blythe, Bella, and Madison from fellow Kids Listen show All Things Madison available wherever you get podcasts.   To learn all about Uranus, visit: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/uranus/overview.  Parastronaut Feasibility Project: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/ESA_Astronaut_Selection/Parastronaut_feasibility_project Space Junk: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/01/12/removing-space-junk

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: What Do Exoplanets Look Like? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:35
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Max in Illinois who asks "What Do Exoplanets Look Like?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy…
Exploring the Solar System! with Dr. James Green and Kay Cannon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 shar…
Season 3 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 25th, 2022. Make sure you're subscribed wherever you get podcasts. Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly explo…
A Very Special Announcement from REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36
Mark your calendars:.. REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids will be broadcasting LIVE with the crew orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space Station! NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei will join hosts…
REACHing Out: What is the Big Bang? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:58
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from James and Eli in California who ask "What is the Big Bang?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sa…
To the Moon and Beyond! with Michael Staab and Lamorne Morris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:33
Humans first landed on the moon in 1969. As we prepare to return for the first time in almost fifty years, we have some questions about the technology that will get us there for returning special guest Michael Staab. The…
REACHing Out 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, Chief of the…
Smart Whales! with Steve Iris, Alex Goldman, and Tawny Newsome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:41
What can satellites teach us about preserving life on Earth? What can whales teach us about climate change? On this episode of REACH we talk to Steve Iris at the Canadian Space Agency to find out more. Then we get some s…