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Story Matters with Curt MegaStory Matters with Starkid's Meredith Stepien!On this episode of the podcast, I had the absolute joy of chatting with the brilliant and delightful Meredith Stepien. We dove into our shared love for VHS Christmas Carols, the art of crafting cinematic vibes that radiate coziness and calm, and the beauty of embracing imperfection. Meredith also shares her perspective on releasing the weight of ambition and rediscovering joy in the creative process. You can check out VHS Christmas Carols right now at https://starkid.vhx.tv/products/vhs-christmas-carols-2024-digital-rental. Join my Patreon.com/curtmega Follow me on BlueSky, IG, TikTok, Twitter (X), and T...
2024-12-081h 05
REACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACH Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change?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, Director of the Earth Science Division, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Nate DuFort, with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons...
2024-04-2209 min
REACH A Space Podcast for KidsThe REACH Guide to the Total Solar EclipseOn 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 aren't in the path of totality? You've got questions, we've got answers with the amazing Dr. Marin M. Anderson, Research Scientist, NASA JPL. All that and more on The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written, Produced, and Edited by Nate DuFort, a Solar System Ambassador for NASA JPLMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLo...
2024-04-0110 min
REACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: How fast are Satellites?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 you have any guesses? Listen in to hear our response. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten, Produced, and Edited by: Nate DuFortCo-Created by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Do you want a free and easy way to support REACH? You can support the podcast by taking ou...
2023-07-2505 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?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 and an asteroid?” and "What are asteroids made of?" Do you have any guesses? Listen in to find out! Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten, Produced, and Edited by: Nate DuFortCo-Created by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and thei...
2023-07-1107 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What are the different types of telescopes?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 different types of telescopes and what are they used for?" For an answer, we turn to REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten, Produced, and Edited by: Nate DuFortCo-Created by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to the latest addition to Joalda Morancy for the...
2023-06-2711 min
NeoScumThe NeoScum EpilogueAt long last, we return to the world of NeoScum and revisit its colorful cavalcade of characters. Friends, enemies, lovers, strangers... and maybe even the NeoScum themselves.// As the NeoScum Epilogue explores the entire extended NSU (NeoScum Universe™) — including one-off bits from several years ago, never-before-seen figures only ever alluded to, as well as characters and events from Patreon-exclusive NeoScum Gaiden episodes — it can be a lot to keep straight. For your convenience, we have provided an index of the various characters and their original (or primary) appearance in the show.// CHARACTER INDEXPP Pro...
2023-04-021h 39REACH A Space Podcast for KidsFirst Canadian to Walk in Space with Col. Chris Hadfield and Kevin Vidal (REBROADCAST)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, Col. Chris Hadfield. Then we get a visit from the icy moon of Jupiter, Europa (the great Kevin Vidal!), - 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse Case
2022-11-2235 min
My Neighbors Are DeadHocus Pocus with Brian Holden and Meredith StepienAdam heads to Salem to talk to recovering bullies Jay and (N)Ice (Brain Holden and Meredith Stepien) about how being locked in a cage can change your outlook on life in this Hocus Pocus themed episode. For more with Brian and Meredith check out an extended interview while supporting the show over on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/myneighborsaredead
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2022-11-0120 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: ALIENS with author Joalda MorancyREACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we have a special episode as author and REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy stops by to talk about their new middle-grade book ALIENS. Don't miss it! Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien with Nate DuFort Written by: Nate DuFort with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special tha...
2022-10-1808 min
FUDGECASTVampyr (w/ Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden)February is our Month of Love! Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about their isolated retreat to Northern Michigan, StarKid's most recent production, and Firebringer going viral on TikTok. Meredith and Brian are members of StarKid productions. They host a weekly children's astronomy podcast called REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids and Meredith recently worked on an educational web series for the Adler Planetarium called Wow! SignalPerformers:Meredith Stepien (@ghostydiddy)Brian Holden (@Brian_Holden)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White...
2022-08-0948 min
Ochenta StoriesOchenta Stories Recommends: REACH: A Space Podcast for KidsHey Ochenta Stories, this week we're recommending a series that you'll love! REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family-friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien.On this episode, the REACH team is honored to talk to geoscientist, explorer, space artist, author, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor about the Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission to space, her Space2Inspire, and a special surprise in store for National Poetry Month.You can follow REACH: A space podcast for kids on Instagram and Twitter @reachthepodcastEnjoy!
2022-06-2422 min
Musical Minutes with John and JohnFirebringerI don't wanna do the work today. Biut the podcast must go on! John and John switch it up for the Season 4 Finale and talk about one of their favorite shows from the Team StarKid catalog: Firebringer! Now, to be fair, this is not a "Broadway" show. It's not meant to be - but the duo loves it nonetheless. And you can watch a 100% legal video on YouTube! (Go ahead... we'll wait....)
https://youtu.be/ZmVuNlu0LCk
I know, right?? John and John talk about the role of language in modern theater, give a little...
2022-05-1830 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: This Just In: New Record Broken! Hubble Space Telescope Spots Farthest Individual Star Ever SeenREACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week we're addressing numerous questions that have come in about the purpose of space telescopes by sharing a recent discovery. One for the record books! NASA just announced an exciting new finding from the Hubble Space Telescope – the farthest star ever seen in the universe. Nicknamed “Earendel” by its discoverers, this star's light took a whopping 12.9 billion years to reach us. Here to answer our questions is Dr. Michelle L Thaller, Assistant Director of Science at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Hosts: Brian Holden and Mere...
2022-04-1907 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsInspiration in Space with Dr. Sian ProctorThis week the REACH team is honored to talk to geoscientist, explorer, space artist, author, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor about the Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission to space, her Space2Inspire, and so much more. Then we have a special surprise in store for National Poetry Month - 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse C...
2022-04-1220 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Packing for Mars for Kids with author Mary RoachREACHing 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! Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Nate DuFort with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to author Ma...
2022-04-0510 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is Planet 9?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 Dr. Mike Brown, Richard and Barbara Rosenberg Professor of Planetary Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Nate DuFort with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse Ca...
2022-03-1512 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsFirst Canadian to Walk in Space with Col. Chris Hadfield and Kevin VidalThis 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, Col. Chris Hadfield. Then we get a visit from the icy moon of Jupiter, Europa (the great Kevin Vidal!), - 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse Case
2022-03-0831 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is a Satellite?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 up space exploration to all of us is Will Saunders, PhD candidate in Astronomy at Boston University, contributor to Brainspace Magazine, and co-host of the podcast astro[sound]bites Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Nate DuFort with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy M...
2022-03-0107 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsTracks Across the Solar System with Rob Manning and Ashley ComeauThis 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 from the dwarf planet Ceres (the amazing Ashley Comeau!), - 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special...
2022-02-2233 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Temperature Check for Planet EarthREACHing 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. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Nate DuFort with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Dr. Steven Pawson, NASA Chief of the Global Modeling and Assimilation Of...
2022-02-1509 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsDriving on Mars with Dr. Rachel Kronyak and Melly VictorThis 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 (Stoopkid Stories Melly Victor!), - 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo b...
2022-02-0826 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What Do Exoplanets Look Like?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 StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Dr. Doug Hudgins, Program Scientist for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters.htt...
2022-02-0112 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsExploring the Solar System! with Dr. James Green and Kay CannonWe 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...
2022-01-2523 min
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob GrabowskiDog Relaxation Protocol with Meredith StepienThis week, James and Rob are virtual with special guest Meredith Stepien! They talk with Meredith about Star Trek, training a dog, working for the Alder Planetarium, talking to astronauts, and Star Kid. Follow Meredith on twitter @ ghostydiddy and on instagram @ merediddys Listen to her podcast REACH: a space podcast for kids Follow the Alder Planetarium on youtube and here's the Alien Drum Circle Video. Listen to the music from VHS Christmas Carol Live! Like what we do? Support our PA...
2022-01-191h 04REACH A Space Podcast for KidsSeason 3 TrailerThe 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 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 entertaining segments, fun at-home experiments, and interviews presented in association with subject matter experts & thought partners from leading institutions like the Adler Planetarium, Cosmosphere, Exploration Place, and more. Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach. ...
2022-01-1801 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsA Very Special Announcement from REACH: A Space Podcast for KidsMark 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 Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien from the ISS for a truly interstellar conversation. They'll discuss what it's like to live in space, work on the ISS, and answer questions from our amazing listeners.The broadcast is targeting Wednesday, September 1st via NASA TV (stay tuned for specific timing via our social channels @reachthepodcast). Our thanks to the teams a...
2021-08-1001 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsThe REACH Summer Break Special: Life in Zero-G! with Dr. Kjell Lindgren and Niki Lindgren MoranThe 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 REACH Summer Break Special featuring an amazing conversation with NASA Astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren and a visit from the classiest of moons, Callisto ( Niki Lindgren Moran) - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Joalda Morancy, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edi...
2021-06-0829 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is the Big Bang?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 StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Dr. Phil Korngut, Instrument Scientist on NASA's SPHEREx Mission and Research Scientist at...
2021-05-0408 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsTo the Moon and Beyond! with Michael Staab and Lamorne MorrisHumans 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. Then we are lucky enough to be visited by the star Proxima Centauri (Woke, New Girl's Lamorne Morris) and hear a new audio essay from our own Joalda Morancy - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Joalda Morancy, Meredith Stepien and Brian Hold...
2021-04-2732 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change?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 Hydrological Sciences Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Nate DuFort, with Sandy Marshall, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyon...
2021-04-2009 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsSmart Whales! with Steve Iris, Alex Goldman, and Tawny NewsomeWhat 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 special visits from a black hole (Reply All's Alex Goldman) and Saturn's largest moon Titan (Star Trek: Lower Decks and Space Force's Tawny Newsome) - 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, Produc...
2021-04-1323 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What Causes the Seasons?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?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Dr. Josh Fisher, Science Lead, ECOSTRESS Mission at NASA’s Jet Propulsion LaboratoryNASA Space Plac...
2021-04-0610 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsTraining for Space! with Teresa Sindelar, Kylee Evans and Sandy Jobin-BevansHow 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, Medical Operations Crew Training Instructor at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. helps astronauts train for just that. Then special contributor Joalda Morancy has some thoughts on space settlements. And we receive a visit from the Gemini Twins on an all new "Did You Know...?" - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien, Brian Holden and Joa...
2021-03-3028 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Why Does Saturn Have Rings?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 does Saturn have rings?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons All about Saturn’s Ringshttps://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/saturn/in-depth/#:~:text=Saturn's%20ring...
2021-03-2304 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsCalling Deep Space! with Germaine Aziz and Rachel DratchWe talk to each other via technology, our phones, computers, and tablets, almost every day. Do you ever wonder how our voices and information actually get transmitted through our devices and to their intended destinations? Well, what if we wanted to send information to the other side of the solar system? We talk to special guest Germaine Aziz about just that. Then the center of the solar system stops by for an all new "Did You Know...?" AND we talk about the importance of PI - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Mer...
2021-03-1618 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is Gravity?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 gravity?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Dr. Felix Landerer, Project Scientist of NASA’s GRACE Follow-On satellite mission at NASA’s Jet Propul...
2021-03-0908 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsThe WHY of Space! with Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz and Ithamar EnriquezWe 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 Stepie...
2021-03-0231 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer?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 Astronomer?" For an answer, we turn to REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy . Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to the latest add...
2021-02-2312 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsLanding on Mars! with Gregory Villar and Randy HavensWe'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 Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, walks us through the landing before we have a return visit from the red planet itself 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse Ca...
2021-02-1628 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is a Light-Year?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-year?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven LyonsSpecial thanks to Dr. Doug Hudgins, Program Scientist for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters. https://science.nasa.gov...
2021-02-0904 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsLife On Other Worlds! with Dr. Cynthia B. Phillips and Jaime MoyerCould 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, where would you go? We discuss all of this and more and have a visit with a very popular moon 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse...
2021-02-0227 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Is Time Travel Possible?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 StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven LyonsSpecial thanks to Dr. Alina Kiessling, Astrophysicist and Dr. Jason Rhodes, Senior Research Scientist: both from NASA's Jet P...
2021-01-2608 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsTelescopes in Space! with Dr. Eric Smith and Jack McBrayerWhat 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 former planet 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseCasting Consultant: Beth Kliger...
2021-01-1930 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsSeason 2 TrailerThe 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 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 entertaining segments, fun at-home experiments, and interviews presented in association with subject matter experts & thought partners from leading institutions like the Adler Planetarium, Cosmosphere, Exploration Place, and more. Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach. ...
2021-01-0501 min
Our Common GroundK & J: Bird TimeBirds? Pooping your pants in a museum? Foreign ghost stories? This week K and J discuss the hilarious one person show by Meredith Stepien named "Bird Talk".
Find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZzxqzLJ0mA&t=2s
Make sure to watch all 3 parts
2020-11-1018 min
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About FeelingsKids Listen Activity Podcast: REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids: ExoplanetsREACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?" and "What does #BlackinAstro mean?" of expert Astrochemist and Planetary Scientist Ashley Walker. Then we get a very special visit from our closest celestial neighbor on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?"
2020-10-1320 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What Are Neutron Stars?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 StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Do you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and give u...
2020-09-2905 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsA Day in the Life of an Astronaut with NASA Astronaut Matthew Dominick, Darren Criss, & Sean AstinOn 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 the REACH Learning Community, and we have a visit from TWO planets in our segment "Did You Know...?" 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons
2020-09-2237 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: How are solar systems formed?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 StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Do you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permis...
2020-09-1504 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsWorking Together as a Team...In Space! with Shannon Whetzel & Dan Saks of Noodle LoafOn this episode of REACH, Brian and Meredith learn the importance of teamwork when problem solving in space, what it means to curate a museum collection, we have a visit from the fastest planet, and then try to make a telescope at home. 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Spec...
2020-09-0830 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: What is a shooting star?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 StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Do you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and gi...
2020-09-0104 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsEyes on the Sky with Nick Lake & Eric O'KeeffeOn 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to our great friend Nick La...
2020-08-2530 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Why is our sky blue?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 and Meredith StepienWritten by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden.Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy MarshallEdited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Geza Gyuk quote via www.livescience.com ...
2020-08-1804 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsExploring the Red Planet with Christina Hernandez, Gary Jones, & Daniel BatemanOn 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 will make you want to suit up, and we get a visit from the sixth planet from the sun. 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Speci...
2020-08-1133 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: How many Earths fit in the Sun?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 Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven LyonsDo you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and giv...
2020-08-0404 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsTo Mars! with Michael Staab, Randy Havens, & Sarah SmailOn 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 segment "Did You Know...?"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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Thanks to M...
2020-07-2826 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Is Pluto a planet? What is the biggest star?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 help from Dr. Aaron Geller. 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 DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven LyonsDo you have a question for...
2020-07-2105 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsExoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan JacksonOn 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 very special visit from our closest celestial neighbor on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?"This week's Activity from Ashley Walker:
We want to see your Exoplanet! Using materials around the house make your own planet and give it a name. Get creative!
Then take a photo of your Exoplanet and send it to the show at reachthepodacst@gmail.com or...
2020-07-1423 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: Why is Mars Red?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 with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven LyonsDo you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and give us a call at 312-2...
2020-07-0703 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsAll About Black Holes with Dr. Geza Gyuk & Janet VarneyOn 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 star on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?"This week's Activities:
To learn more about our closest star, visit adlerplanetarium.org and read “The Secret Life of the Sun.”
Learn more about “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L'Engle, as mentioned by Nikki the Star
Draw a picture of the Sun. It can be sent to the show...
2020-06-3023 min
UnspookableIntroducing: REACH A Space Podcast for KidsThis week Unspookable presents REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids 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 entertaining segments, fun at-home experiments, and interviews with subject matter experts & thought partners from leading institutions like the Adler Planetarium, Cosmosphere, and more. Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach. A co-production between Soundsington Media and Sandy Marshall. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. On the first episode of REACH Brian and...
2020-06-2329 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsREACHing Out: How hot is the Sun?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 Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Do you have a question for a future edition of“Reaching Out?” Just get your...
2020-06-2303 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsWhat IS Space? with Dr. Aaron M. Geller & Dania RamosOn 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 "Did You Know...?" This week's Activities:
“Life of the Pleiades” movie from AdlerSVL and todays guest Aaron Geller
Adler Planetarium's "Aquarius Project” interactive website
Online interactive about exoplanets and the future of our Solar System
Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and B...
2020-06-1629 minREACH A Space Podcast for KidsIntroducing REACH: A Space Podcast for KidsReach: 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 entertaining segments, fun at-home experiments, and interviews presented in association with subject matter experts & thought partners from leading institutions like the Adler Planetarium (and many more). Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach. Launching June 16th, 2020. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more or go to www.reachthepodcast.com
2020-06-0101 min
The Cigarette Sandwich Sketch Comedy PodcastMini Ep 3 - Extra Meredith StepienThis week we have an extra chat with Meredith Stepien about SNL auditions, and we find perfect new fighters for Mortal Kombat. Support the Show.
2019-05-2621 min
NeoScumEp 48: Pinch Hitter (w/ Meredith Stepien) // Tower Of ReckoningMerinway came to the NeoScum hoping to learn a thing or two. I doubt this was it.Featuring Meredith Stepien as Merinway. Show Meredith some love on Twitter at @ghostydiddy ("@diddy" was taken) and Instagram at @merediddys!NeoScum is Blair Britt, Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. Yeah, daddy. You can find NeoScum on Twitter, on Reddit, and at NeoScum.com.Watch Mike, Eleni, Casey, and Blair play games on their Twitch channels! Mike & Eleni @ twitch.tv/itsmikelenitime, Casey @ twitch.tv/caseyponey, and Blair @ twitch.tv/blairbrittprojectSupport...
2019-05-221h 59
NeoScumEp 47: Ride Along (w/ Meredith Stepien) // Tower Of ReckoningFresh blood, fresh duds, fresh buds, same ol' NeoScum.Featuring Meredith Stepien as Merinway. Show Meredith some love on Twitter at @ghostydiddy ("@diddy" was taken) and Instagram at @merediddys!NeoScum is Blair Britt, Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. Yeah, daddy. You can find NeoScum on Twitter, on Reddit, and at NeoScum.com.Watch Mike, Eleni, Casey, and Blair play games on their Twitch channels! Mike & Eleni @ twitch.tv/itsmikelenitime, Casey @ twitch.tv/caseyponey, and Blair @ twitch.tv/blairbrittprojectSupport the NeoScum Patreon and access dozens of hours...
2019-05-071h 18The Cigarette Sandwich Sketch Comedy PodcastEp. 10- Meredith StepienThe Slamwich welcomes Meredith Stepien to discuss StarKid, auditioning for SNL, and sketches that haven't aged super well. Also Christian rockers lose faith, liberals drink wine, and an unprepared crew investigates a derelict space ship. And you BETTER BELIEVE we pitch sketches to each other Support the Show.
2019-04-0400 min
The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 249 - MBSing with Meredith Stepien - Jane AustenMeredith discovered the world of Jane Austen's novels in college and has since reread them many times over in addition to listening to them as audiobooks and rewatching the film/TV adaptations (at least the ones she likes). There is something to the simplicity of daily life, the rules that governed socializing, and the fashion and furnishings of the era that Meredith finds herself constantly drawn to and daydreaming about, so much so that she has ventured into writing her own as-yet-unfinished Austen-style novel.
Notes:
Meredith's most recent production with Team StarKid, Firebringer
Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for t...
2018-03-141h 17The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 249 - MBSing with Meredith Stepien - Jane AustenMeredith discovered the world of Jane Austen's novels in college and has since reread them many times over in addition to listening to them as audiobooks and rewatching the film/TV adaptations (at least the ones she likes). There is something to the simplicity of daily life, the rules that governed socializing, and the fashion and furnishings of the era that Meredith finds herself constantly drawn to and daydreaming about, so much so that she has ventured into writing her own as-yet-unfinished Austen-style novel.
Notes:
Meredith's most recent production with Team StarKid, Firebringer
Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for t...
2018-03-141h 17
The ProbeEpisode 6THE PROBE Season One In an effort to uncover where corruption in American politics starts, The Probe goes deep inside an average high school student body presidential election. Listen as hosts Lisa Burton and Mary Beth Smith meet the candidates and their families, speculate on their motives for running, and unmask all the nasty aspects of running for office at any level. Episode 6 The Debate: A time-honored tradition that the 2016 US presidential election has taken a massive dump upon. This episode of The Probe explores whether the students [and f...
2016-11-0242 minThe ProbeEpisode 5THE PROBE Season One In an effort to uncover where corruption in American politics starts, The Probe goes deep inside an average high school student body presidential election. Listen as hosts Lisa Burton and Mary Beth Smith meet the candidates and their families, speculate on their motives for running, and unmask all the nasty aspects of running for office at any level. Episode 5 With only one week left before the debate, The Probe takes on the biggest buffoon in the room, Thomas Buffington, Jr. The Buffington family has been i...
2016-10-2639 min
The ProbeEpisode 2THE PROBE Season One: In an effort to uncover where corruption in American politics starts, The Probe goes deep inside an average high school student body presidential election. Listen as hosts Lisa Burton and Mary Beth Smith meet the candidates and their families, speculate on their motives for running, and unmask all the nasty aspects of running for office at any level. Episode Two: As the four candidates in the FDRHS presidential election gear up for week one of their campaigns, The Probe team goes deep into what influences t...
2016-10-0530 min
The ProbeEpisode 1THE PROBE Season One: In an effort to uncover where corruption in American politics starts, The Probe goes deep inside an average high school student body presidential election. Listen as hosts Lisa Burton and Mary Beth Smith meet the candidates and their families, speculate on their motives for running, and unmask all the nasty aspects of running for office at any level. Episode One: In episode one, our hosts reveal why Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School was chosen as a subject, who appear to be th...
2016-09-2614 min
How Rude! The Full House Podcast41. Tanner's IslandMeredith Stepien may or may not be a black cat. We may never know! She may or may not be able to reach her long lost "Aunt" through this podcast. We may never know! She may or may not manage to identify the song that's in her head, but again, we may never know! Spoiler: We found out what song Meredith is talking about but you can only discover the answer by checking us out on Facebook. Look, all we know FOR SURE is she's our guest for Episode 41, in which we deconstruct the fever-pitch pacing and bizarre left t...
2015-04-131h 18