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
Podcast Episodes
REACHing Out: How many Earths fit in the Sun? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Will and Jack from Charlotte who ask "How many Earths fit in the Sun?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Wri…
To Mars! with Michael Staab, Randy Havens,  & Sarah Smail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
On this episode of REACH , Brian and Meredith learn about NASA's Mars 2020 Mission and more as we are joined by an expert in launching these missions and receive a very special visit from the red planet itself on our seg…
REACHing Out: Is Pluto a planet? What is the biggest star? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:02
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's questions comes from Addison in Canada and Alex in Utah who have questions about Pluto and about stars which we answer with a little he…
Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?," "What does the hashtag #BlackinAstro mean?," and more before we are joined by an expert Astrochemist and Planetary Scientist and a ve…
REACHing Out: Why is Mars Red? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Zoë from Toronto who asks "Why is Mars red?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall wi…
All About Black Holes with Dr. Geza Gyuk & Janet Varney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:45
On the second episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What are Black Holes?," "Will we ever get sucked into one?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest…
REACHing Out: How hot is the Sun? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from James and Charlie from Minnesota who ask "How hot is the Sun? And why?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Wr…
What IS Space? with  Dr. Aaron M. Geller & Dania Ramos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:31
On the first episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What IS space?," "Is Pluto a planet?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest on a segment entitled…
Introducing REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Built for kids and based on questions from kids, Reach educates with ente…