Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
by Tumble Media
From the publisher
A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher).
Why we recommend it
Science stories told with the scientists who lived them — discoveries, dinosaurs, the occasional happy accident. Made for the why-kid.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 180 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 180 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 388 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works for mixed agesTop4
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- “I am a older sibling, and I just turned ten!!!!!!!!”
- “Tumble is a great podcast, they make fun and interesting episodes for all ages the only thing that would make it better is if they post every week then every 2 weeks.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Science & STEMTop32
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- “I write a lot your episodes are so good I have 2 dogs fraya and jet 🐕🐕and 2 cats and had a turtle that we got form a rock truck yes rock tuck I live in Ohio my question is wha…”
- “Also I read someone else’s review saying you should team up with sleep tight science and I think that’s an awesome idea.”
- Humor & silliness13
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- “It’s so funny, interesting and sciency (I guess).”
- “Are used to think this podcast was for a little kids but it’s made me laugh so many times also, I have a question can trees move and Cats are very eagle.”
- Animals & nature9
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- “It makes me think about all the amazing animals around us.”
- “Nothing is evil that is an animal.”
- Original songs & music7
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- “I lovvvvvvvve tumble and I liked the spider Dave song a lot please read this in the next mailbag.”
- “This is a call and respond song Call }i love tumble Response } don’t we all I love tumble It helps us have nonage I JUST LOVE TUMBLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
- Storytelling & adventure5
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- “And I can’t tell you how many times PER DAY my 5yo repeats the trees farting story.”
- “All I have to say is kids aren’t gonna wanna learn on summer break when they’re going to sleep they’re gonna kinda wanna listen to like a story not like oh dude you know that th…”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop24
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- “Hi Marshall and Lindsey🩷🤩👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tumble has let me learn sooooooo much about everything science 🧪🪐🌎😇 can yall make more astronomy episodes and one about Luna(The Moon…”
- “Learned so much oh did I miss somtheihing yeah DOGS ARE BEAUTIFIl!!!!!!”
- Funny10
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- “It’s so funny, interesting and sciency (I guess).”
- “Are used to think this podcast was for a little kids but it’s made me laugh so many times also, I have a question can trees move and Cats are very eagle.”
Who's actually listening
From the 6 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)4
- Preschool (3-5)2
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit www.tumblepodcast.com for educational content.
Parent reviews (388)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Hi! This is Bella, writing to y’all from Aus! I would like to start of by saying that I LOVE tumble. It’s so funny, interesting and sciency (I guess). Every fortnight, I look forward to listening to this podcast and im always SO excited when it releases! ❤️If I could, I would give this show six stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Second of all, this is for Marshall. With most due respect, simply how DARE you insult cats. HOW. DARE. YOU. As a voracious cat person, I take extreme offence to your comments on cats 🐈⬛ (meow) in your episode. Like, how are cats evil?! I mean, like me, cats dooo NEED their beauty sleep. Marshall, somenight, somenight, I say, you will find a BLACK CAT, standing over your face at 2am in the morning staring into your soul, making you question your existence. And that I promise. (I think). I know this was a really long rant, apologising for that. Please please read this in a mailbag episode, I really want ppl to know about my war with Marshall. And I have been in every podcast i listen to so far except for this one! 🧫🧬🔬⚗️🔭🥼🧪👩🔬😹😻🙀😿😽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Skibidi toilet 🚽
𝓫ℯ𝓵𝓵𝒶 ⋆ ˚｡ʚɞ ˚｡ · Oct 2026
Sup Hello83793
It’s me again I saw your review on brainson so yeah Did you just go on a massive reviewing spree on Thursday? 🤗🤔🤫🤥😐😑🙄😯😮😧🤤😴🤐🤐😶😓🤭😬😲🤗🥶😖🙁🥳🤩😫😤😖😔😌☺️😆😁😚🤨🧐😗🤪 😚😉😋😒😎😎🤩😒 And WOAH whoever it was (KI warde) who wrote that really long review mostly about roblox was really messed up Geeeeeeee whizz live a little
#Moonlark · Oct 2026
AWESOME PODCAST!
OH MY WORD I LOVE THIS PODCAST! I do have a question can you do this as an episode. How do games effect your brain I think that would be a great episode👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 THANKS! Oh! And I found out about y’all from yoto!
Lord_of_0z9399 · Oct 2026
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Can you make an episode on the NEW CAT SPECIES? Put cat emojis in your review if you agree.
PERLERBEADS · Oct 2026
HEY Ricardonz99…
Why just one star? I hate haters, people work hard on this show.📝
Hello83793 · Oct 2026
Hi
Can you do a podcast about what happens when you time travel
🤩🤩🇺🇸 · Sep 2026
Doing our part 4.4⭐️
We love your pod!!! We also found you from YOTO!! My 8 and 4.5 year old love EVERY episode. The sloth episode is still their favorite - they love to quote Marshall “sloths wearing backpacks falling out of a tree! It’s just too much!!! 🤣 🦥
AndreaLeeWard · Sep 2026
LOVE the pod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES I ALREADY LISTEN TO SHORT AND CURLY! And I think Marshall is a LOT like Carl FROM Short and Curly. P.S: Spot The Difference: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
GAMER 36811😘 · Sep 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 388 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Tumble Science Podcast for Kids for?
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids is aimed at ages 6–12. In their reviews, parents most often mention early elementary (6-8) and preschool (3-5).
How long are Tumble Science Podcast for Kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 24 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Tumble Science Podcast for Kids any good?
It holds 4.3 out of 5 from 2,731 ratings, with 388 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.
Is Tumble Science Podcast for Kids appropriate for kids?
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, funny.
Where can I listen to Tumble Science Podcast for Kids?
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Tumble Science Podcast for Kids?
The point that comes up most is "works for mixed ages" — mentioned in 4 of the 180 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Mailbag: What Happens When Galaxies Crash?
Oct 2, 2026 · 21 min
In this mailbag episode, astronomer Karen Masters joins Marshall and Lindsay to answer a listener's question: what happens when Andromeda crashes into the Milky Way? Plus, we're launching a brand-new segment: The Kid Quiz! Find Tumble Cards on Yoto here. To get an invite to the next Tumble meetup, as well as receive birthday shout outs and ad free versions of the show, go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast and support us! For Tumble t-shirts, visit our store on Dashery: tumblepodcast.dashery.com And don't forget to keep checking our blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com for NGSS alignment, activities, and more! Submit your own question and be on our show here!
Why Does Earth Have a Magnetic Field?
Sep 25, 2026 · 25 min
How did Earth get its magnetic field? And why does it move around? Our listeners have questions about one of Earth’s most mysterious forces. To find out, we go on an archeological expedition in the Middle East, with pioneering paleomagnetist Lisa Tauxe. Lisa has spent decades “hunting” the magnetic field through time, to understand what ancient artifacts can tell us about how the magnetic field has changed. Did you know, magnetic north doesn’t stay in one place – and sometimes it flips? If you feel yourself pulled into this mystery, hit play on this episode! Join on Patreon to help us continue to make Tumble: patreon.com/tumblepodcast Shop official Tumble merch: https://tumblepodcast.dashery.com/ Submit a science question: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/contact Bring Lindsay & Marshall to your school or event: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/school-visits
Mailbag: Do Space Wormholes Exist?
Sep 18, 2026 · 15 min
In this mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay tackle two listener questions — whether space wormholes are real, and what a fly wing and a carrot could possibly have in common under a microscope. Plus, listener reviews and comments from China! To get an invite to the next Tumble meetup, as well as receive birthday shout outs and ad free versions of the show, go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast and support us! For Tumble t-shirts, visit our store on Dashery: tumblepodcast.dashery.com And don't forget to keep checking our blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com for NGSS alignment, activities, and more! Submit your own question and be on our show here!
Why Do T. Rexes Have Small Arms?
Sep 11, 2026 · 24 min
Why did T. Rex have such tiny arms? That’s what our listener Nora wants to know. We’re going to find out why the biggest, most powerful predator to ever walk the Earth did it with a teeny tiny set of arms. Scientists have been coming up with answers for this question for decades — but science is never settled. Paleontologist Elizabeth Steell has walked into the debate with a stunning theory involving giant heads, evolutionary tradeoffs, and some serious math. Will it convince you? Listen and find out! Join on Patreon to help us continue to make Tumble and be featured on future episodes: patreon.com/tumblepodcast Shop official Tumble merch: https://tumblepodcast.dashery.com/ Submit a science question: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/contact
Mailbag: Why Does the Left Brain Control the Right Side of Your Body? Are Dinosaurs Reptiles or Birds?
Sep 4, 2026 · 18 min
In this final mailbag episode of Summer 2026, Marshall and Lindsay address two listener questions, and learn about a surprising twist of evolution. Plus, listener reviews and comments! To get an invite to the next Tumble meetup, as well as receive birthday shout outs and ad free versions of the show, go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast and support us! For Tumble t-shirts, visit our store on Dashery: tumblepodcast.dashery.com And don't forget to keep checking our blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com for NGSS alignment, activities, and more! Submit your own question and be on our show here!
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids Season 12 Starts September 11!
Aug 28, 2026 · 2 min
Why do T. Rexes have tiny arms? Can dogs actually talk? Do we remember dreams or nightmares more? Season 12 of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids drops September 11th — and we're bringing kids' wildest science questions to REAL scientists for the REAL stories behind discovery (plus the jokes and sound design you know we can't resist). Almost 200 episodes in, and we're just getting started. 🚀 🎧 Want it early + ad-free? Pledge $1+ at patreon.com/tumblepodcast 🌐 More at sciencepodcastforkids.com Follow/subscribe now so you don't miss episode 1
The Science of Your Favorite Foods [ENCORE]
Aug 21, 2026 · 21 min
This is a rebroadcast of a favorite episode of Tumble from season 6. What’s your favorite food? Why does it taste so good? It turns out, what we think is tasty isn’t just a matter of opinion. It’s science! Ecologist and science writer Rob Dunn takes us on a journey back in time, before kitchens, cooking, and even farming! We find out how our ancestors’ tastes shaped our own cravings - and how our experiences lead us to pick our favorites. Curious to learn more about the science of taste? Listen to our bonus interview episode with Rob Dunn on Patreon! Available for Patrons who support Tumble at the $1/ level or higher! Pledge at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. We have free resources to learn more about taste and our ancient ancestors on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.
Mailbag: How Do Stem Cells Decide What to Become? What's Morse Code?
Aug 6, 2026 · 24 min
In this special summer mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay help answer three kid questions: How do stem cells decide what to become? How do chameleons change color? and... What is Morse code? This special episode features answers from Jessica Whited, Michel Milinkovich, and Mick Sullivan, from The Past and the Curious! As well as a roundup of listener reviews, and more! For more information about Tumble, go visit our website at sciencepodcastforkids.com. To send us a question and get it answered on our show, go to https://tumble.science/Question. Also support us on Patreon! patreon.com/tumblepodcast
The Secret to Cheetah's Super Speed [Encore]
Jul 24, 2026 · 18 min
How do cheetahs get their super speed? We talk to a cheetah scientist to find out why a spotted cat is the fastest animal on Earth. Cheetahs are literally built for speed! Anne Hilborn spent months scoping out cheetahs on the hunt in the grasslands of the Serengeti. We’ll discover how cheetahs’ incredible speed is linked to their survival - and what they do when being fast isn’t enough. On our special bonus interview episode - available to our Patreon supporters - Anne shares the amazing story of how being photographed while dropping cheetah poop on herself became both her most embarrassing and her proudest moment. Photos on the blog! Pledge at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Only $1/month gets you double the Tumble, and $5/month comes with a shoutout on the show, a birthday greeting, and opportunities to be on the show! Want to learn more about cheetah science, and reputable conservation organizations? Check out our blog at www.sciencepodcastforkids.com
The Plastic Pollution Patrol [ENCORE]
Jul 10, 2026 · 21 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from last season, and one that is particularly timely for the summer! What if you found out that there was a tiny, nearly invisible type of plastic pollution that’s found nearly everywhere… but you’d never heard of it! That’s what happened to environmental scientist Jace Tunnell several years ago, and he’s been on a great nurdle hunt ever since! This episode on fighting plastic waste comes with a special bonus: the opportunity to enroll in a “Nurdle Patrol” and lead the Nurdle search in your community! Join the Nurdle Patrol Special Agent Training Course at sciencepodcastforkids.com/nurdles If you want to support Tumble on Patreon, just go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Ad-free early access to episodes is just $1/month, and for just $5/month you can get a birthday shout out on our feed! T-shirts and other merch (including merch specific to this episode) are available at the Tumble merch store, at tumblepodcast.dashery.com.
Mailbag: What would happen if the Moon disappeared? How big is the universe, really? Are there atoms in a black hole?
Jun 25, 2026 · 21 min
What would happen if the Moon disappeared? How big is the universe, really? And what happens to atoms inside a black hole? Marshall and Lindsay get the answers to some cosmic questions in this special mailbag episode! If you want to have your comment or review read on our show, leave one! Write a review on Apple Podcasts or comment on Spotify. Join on Patreon to help us continue to make Tumble and be featured on future episodes, and help us decide on Season 12 topics: patreon.com/tumblepodcast Shop official Tumble merch: https://tumblepodcast.dashery.com/ Submit a science question: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/contact Watch the Joke-ha-thon here! Other Tumble episodes mentioned in this mailbag: "What Would Happen If There Was No Moon?" (in Spanish). "The Quest for the Edge of the Universe with Katie Mack" "How Big is the Universe?" Cataloging the Universe - Audio Course
How Were Dinosaur Tracks Made?
Jun 12, 2026 · 23 min
This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from season 10! Ever wondered how dinosaurs left their footprints behind millions of years ago? We embark on a prehistoric adventure with renowned paleontologist Paul Olsen! Discover the secrets behind dinosaur tracks and how these ancient prints can tell us incredible stories about the lives of dinosaurs. From the science of fossilization to what these footprints reveal about dinosaur behavior and habitats, Paul Olsen will guide us through the fascinating world of these mysteries left in stone - and share how he discovered thousands of dino tracks when he was just a kid. Join us on a Dino Map Adventure at nepm.org/dinomap! We’ve created a free audio tour to explore the science and history of dinosaur tracks in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Lindsay and Marshall will guide you through the place where dinosaur footprints were first discovered - and put you on the path to becoming dino track explorers! Dinosaur Adventures in the Pioneer Valley are supported by The Bement School, The Center School, and HCS Headstart. If you like this episode, consider supporting Tumble on Patreon by going to patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Get a