REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a bi-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 from leading institutions such as NASA, Adler Planetarium, Cosmosphere, and more. Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach.
Épisodes
Introducing History’s Kids - One Giant Leap: Linda and the Space Race
22 oct. 2026 · 20 min
This week the REACH team is proud to present an episode of one of our favorite new shows and a topic we are sure will resonate with you. Please enjoy this special presentation of History’s Kids. On July 20, 1969, 14-year-old Linda watched on television as humans first landed on the moon. Then she…
REACH Earth Day Special: What is Climate Change?
22 avr. 2024 · 9 min
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…
The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse
1 avr. 2024 · 11 min
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 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…
Introducing: KOALA SHINE - Spike The Space Ball ⚾️☄️
5 mars 2024 · 19 min
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 some of our friends. This week we are over the moon to present Koala Shine and an episode we think younger space fans will love. Give it a listen!…
REACH x Koko Sleep: Hector & Sunny in Space 🐶🚀
22 août 2023 · 24 min
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! Brian and Meredith will be appearing to Hector and Sunny in a dream, and taking them on a space tour. So, put your astronaut helmets on and prepare for…
Introducing: The Ten News: Meet Daisy, Apple's Recycling Robot 🤖
31 juil. 2023 · 20 min
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 Ten News: Meet Daisy, Apple's Recycling Robot 🤖 🤖 Meet Apple's iPhone Recycling Robot with Sarah Chandler, VP of Environment & Supply Chain…
REACHing Out: How fast are Satellites?
25 juil. 2023 · 5 min
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 Stepien Written, Produced, and Edited by: Nate DuFort…
REACHing Out: What is the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?
11 juil. 2023 · 8 min
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 Stepien Written,…
REACHing Out: What are the different types of telescopes?
27 juin 2023 · 11 min
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…
The KIDS LISTEN Summer Sampler
13 juin 2023 · 49 min
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 in the bunch! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org And to learn more about all of the amazing shows featured in today's…
First Canadian to Walk in Space with Col. Chris Hadfield and Kevin Vidal (REBROADCAST)
22 nov. 2022 · 35 min
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:…
REACHing Out: ALIENS with author Joalda Morancy
18 oct. 2022 · 8 min
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 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…
REACHing Out: This Just In: New Record Broken! Hubble Space Telescope Spots Farthest Individual Star Ever Seen
19 avr. 2022 · 7 min
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 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…
Inspiration in Space with Dr. Sian Proctor
12 avr. 2022 · 21 min
This 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…
REACHing Out: Packing for Mars for Kids with author Mary Roach
5 avr. 2022 · 10 min
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 about her new middle-grade book Packing for Mars for Kids. Don't miss it! Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Nate DuFort with Sandy…
REACHing Out: What is Planet 9?
15 mars 2022 · 13 min
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…
First Canadian to Walk in Space with Col. Chris Hadfield and Kevin Vidal
8 mars 2022 · 31 min
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:…
REACHing Out: What is a Satellite?
1 mars 2022 · 8 min
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…
Tracks Across the Solar System with Rob Manning and Ashley Comeau
22 févr. 2022 · 34 min
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 from the dwarf planet Ceres (the amazing Ashley Comeau!), - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy…
REACHing Out: Temperature Check for Planet Earth
15 févr. 2022 · 10 min
REACHing 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 Stepien Written by: Nate DuFort with Sandy…