Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Tumble Media
Ages 8–12ExplainersConversation
Real scientists explain how discovery actually works — not just what we know.
Husband-and-wife team (science journalist + teacher) interview working scientists about messy, in-progress research. Emphasizes the process — uncertainty, failure, follow-up questions — more than facts.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Pairs with Brains On! but more sober — for kids who want depth, not zany.
At a glance
- Ages
- 8 to 12
- Good for
- Quiet time, Car
- About
- Science, Curiosity
- Format
- Explainers, Conversation
- Episodes
- About 19 min
- New episodes
- About once a week
- In the feed
- 273 episodes since 2015
- Made by
- Tumble Media
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- The Science of Nightmares
- Fact or Fiction: Sloths (Featuring the Story Pirates)
- The Hugging Robot
Questions parents ask
What age is Tumble Science Podcast for Kids for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 8 to 12. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Tumble Science Podcast for Kids episodes?
Episodes run about 19 minutes, most between 16 and 22 minutes. About the length of a school run or a bath.
Is Tumble Science Podcast for Kids still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about once a week; the latest was released on 23 October 2026. The feed lists 273 episodes going back to 2015, so a child who likes it won't run out soon.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Tumble Science Podcast for Kids and nothing else?
Add Tumble Science Podcast for Kids in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
