REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
REACH Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 globa...
The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
Introducing: KOALA SHINE - Spike The Space Ball ⚾️☄️
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
REACH x Koko Sleep: Hector & Sunny in Space 🐶🚀
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Bria...
Introducing: The Ten News: Meet Daisy, Apple's Recycling Robot 🤖
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
REACHing Out: How fast are Satellites?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REACHing Out: What is the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
REACH's "REACHing Out" episodes are where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we have two great questions. “What is the difference between a meteor ...
REACHing Out: What are the different types of telescopes?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 diff...
The KIDS LISTEN Summer Sampler
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
First Canadian to Walk in Space with Col. Chris Hadfield and Kevin Vidal (REBROADCAST)
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the REACH team is over the moon to have a longform sit-down with renowned author, retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space...
REACHing Out: ALIENS with author Joalda Morancy
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we have a special episode as author and REACH Special Contributor J...
REACHing Out: This Just In: New Record Broken! Hubble Space Telescope Spots Farthest Individual Star Ever Seen
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we're addressing numerous questions that have come in about the pur...
Inspiration in Space with Dr. Sian Proctor
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the REACH team is honored to talk to geoscientist, explorer, space artist, author, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor about the Inspiration4...
REACHing Out: Packing for Mars for Kids with author Mary Roach
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
REACHing Out: What is Planet 9?
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
First Canadian to Walk in Space with Col. Chris Hadfield and Kevin Vidal
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the REACH team is over the moon to have a longform sit-down with renowned author, retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space...
REACHing Out: What is a Satellite?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tracks Across the Solar System with Rob Manning and Ashley Comeau
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are thrilled to have a longform sit-down with Rob Manning, Chief Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before we get a visit fr...
REACHing Out: Temperature Check for Planet Earth
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we're addressing listeners questions concerning global warming by t...
Driving on Mars with Dr. Rachel Kronyak and Melly Victor
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
REACHing Out: What Do Exoplanets Look Like?
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Exploring the Solar System! with Dr. James Green and Kay Cannon
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sci...
Season 3 Trailer
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...
LIVE with NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei on the International Space Station
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids was given the distinct honor of interviewing NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark...
A Very Special Announcement from REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark your calendars:.. REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids will be broadcasting LIVE with the crew orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space St...
The REACH Summer Break Special: Life in Zero-G! with Dr. Kjell Lindgren and Niki Lindgren Moran
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The school year and this season of REACH may be over, but that doesn't mean we're not still excited to talk about space! This week we bring you the RE...
REACHing Out: What is the Big Bang?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
To the Moon and Beyond! with Michael Staab and Lamorne Morris
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REACHing Out Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 glob...
Smart Whales! with Steve Iris, Alex Goldman, and Tawny Newsome
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stev...
REACHing Out: What Causes the Seasons?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Ella who asks "What causes the seasons?" H...
Training for Space! with Teresa Sindelar, Kylee Evans and Sandy Jobin-Bevans
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare for space travel? Have you ever thought about what happens if you have an emergency in space? Today's guest, Teresa Sindelar, Med...
REACHing Out: Why Does Saturn Have Rings?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Miriam in Waterloo, Ontario who asks "Why doe...
Calling Deep Space! with Germaine Aziz and Rachel Dratch
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to each other via technology, our phones, computers, and tablets, almost every day. Do you ever wonder how our voices and information actual...
REACHing Out: What is Gravity?
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Brooklyn in Illinois who asks "What is gravit...
The WHY of Space! with Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz and Ithamar Enriquez
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Dee in Arkansas who asks "How Can I Become an...
Landing on Mars! with Gregory Villar and Randy Havens
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've learned about the Mars Perseverance Rover, but how will the rover actually get to the surface of the red planet? Guest Gregory Villar, EDL Sys...
REACHing Out: What is a Light-Year?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Owen in Michigan who asks "What is a light-ye...
Life On Other Worlds! with Dr. Cynthia B. Phillips and Jaime Moyer
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could life exist on other worlds? What if the answer could be found on an ice covered moon of Jupiter? If you could go anywhere in the solar system, w...
REACHing Out: Is Time Travel Possible?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tim...
Telescopes in Space! with Dr. Eric Smith and Jack McBrayer
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
Season 2 Trailer
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...
REACH presents Unspookable
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 "Bo...
REACHing Out: What Are Neutron Stars?
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 St...
A Day in the Life of an Astronaut with NASA Astronaut Matthew Dominick, Darren Criss, & Sean Astin
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of REACH, Brian and Meredith learn what it takes to be an astronaut from a very special guest, we hear some space related jokes from t...
REACHing Out: How are solar systems formed?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Working Together as a Team...In Space! with Shannon Whetzel & Dan Saks of Noodle Loaf
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of REACH, Brian and Meredith learn the importance of teamwork when problem solving in space, what it means to curate a museum collecti...
REACHing Out: What is a shooting star?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 shoo...
Eyes on the Sky with Nick Lake & Eric O'Keeffe
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
REACHing Out: Why is our sky blue?
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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) wh...
Exploring the Red Planet with Christina Hernandez, Gary Jones, & Daniel Bateman
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
REACHing Out: How many Earths fit in the Sun?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
To Mars! with Michael Staab, Randy Havens, & Sarah Smail
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
REACHing Out: Is Pluto a planet? What is the biggest star?
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?," "What does the hashtag #BlackinAstro mean?," and more before ...
REACHing Out: Why is Mars Red?
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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?"...
All About Black Holes with Dr. Geza Gyuk & Janet Varney
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REACHing Out: How hot is the Sun?
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What IS Space? with Dr. Aaron M. Geller & Dania Ramos
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 exper...
Introducing REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Bui...