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For Christina Tosi, baking wasn't just a delicious childhood hobby - it was a daily creative outlet and a way to blow off steam.

After college, she went to culinary school and honed her pastry technique at high-end restaurants in NYC. But she also craved the opportunity to make unfussy, nostalgic desserts like the ones she grew up eating.

So in 2008, Christina opened her first Milk Bar bakery in the East Village, with the help of her mentor, Momofuku chef David Chang.

Soon, people from around the country were calling her up, begging for her gooey pies, confetti birthday cakes, and pretzel-potato-chip cookies.

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JODY AVIRGAN: From ESPN Films and ESPN Audio, you're listening to 30 for 30 podcasts, presented by the Mini Countryman.

Today, the story of a photograph taken in a hotel ballroom by the NBA's Miami Heat. It's a photo that can be seen as the opening bracket of a new era of athlete activism. But more than that, the behind the scenes story of how and why this photo came to exist tells us a lot about our current moment in history and what happens when celebrity, politics and sports come together in a single image.

And now, Hoodies Up.

JODY AVIRGAN: The decision. July 8th, 2010. LeBron James, a native of northeast ohio, announces that he is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers.

JODY AVIRGAN: Cavs fans felt a deep betrayal.

[FAN #1: "Honestly, I think it was very arrogant and I think it was a slap in the face to this city who supported him and been behind him since he was in High School."]

FAN #2: "I hope he never wins any championships wherever he's at, because he's a loser he's not a winner."

FAN #3: "If you decided that you wanted to go play in Miami, you could've did it in private."]

JODY AVIRGAN: Then, two days later, Chris Bosh announced he was headed to Miami to join LeBron and Dwyane Wade. The decision was widely seen as a clumsy announcement of a cynical choice - three stars joining up to form a super team.

JODY AVIRGAN: Bomani Jones and Wesley Morris, who both write about sports and culture.

BOMANI JONES: We can't forget that they were kind of the villains of the NBA at this point.

WESLEY MORRIS: They were the villains of the league at the time. Everybody hated them and they were dominant and they knew it and the means by which that team came together was just so loathsome and tasteless.

LEBRON JAMES: Not two. Not three. Not four. Not five. Not six. Not seven.]

COMMENTATOR: TNT's COVERAGE OF ALL-STAR WEEKEND CONTINUES ON THIS 67º OVERCAST DAY... ]

JODY AVIRGAN: James, Bosh and Wade were all scheduled to play in that All-Star Game.

JODY AVIRGAN: Since the game was in Orlando, a lot of their followers had made the trip up from south Florida to watch. One of them, was a 17 year-old heat fan named Trayvon Martin. His father is Tracy Martin.

TRACY MARTIN: Everybody knew me as big Trey and him as little Trey. We shared something. He wasn't a Junior but, you know, you couldn't tell him he wasn't a Junior.

JODY AVIRGAN: Trayvon had recently been suspended from school. His father Tracy had sent him from Miami to Orlando to stay with Tracy's girlfriend for a few days. Tracy thought, since the all star game was in town, it would be okay for Trayvon to go to some of the festivities.

TRACY MARTIN: I just, I just didn't want him sitting at home. While he was suspended, so for Trayvon to go and experience being around the NBA players, being around that atmosphere, being around a lot of professional people; I think I just thought that that would give him a sense of humbling himself as far as his school work and getting back, and getting back on the right page.

JODY AVIRGAN: Trayvon and his family did what they could to see their favorite athletes in person.

TRACY MARTIN: They had did a few events. We went to a couple of practices, a couple of press conferences and things of that nature just for them to get a chance to see players from across the league the best players from across the league... That was some special to them.

JODY AVIRGAN: That Sunday night, Trayvon didn't have tickets to the all star game itself, so he watched on TV from 22 miles away at his father's girlfriend's house in Sanford.

TRACY MARTIN: He had been watching the pregame festivities and he decided to get him some snacks from the store before the game actually came on.

TRACY MARTIN: And so Trayvon was.. He was just downstairs just preparing himself to watch the game. He ended up leaving the house going to the to the 7-Eleven never to return again.
[WFTV REPORTER: You can see from Sky Witness 9 HD, this was the scene at the Retreat at Twin Lakes Townhomes in Sanford Sunday night. Residents heard loud yelling and called 911 for the Sanford Police. Moments later, more 911 calls about a gunshot being fired....] [WTVJ REPORTER: It was in Sanford where the 17 year old Kropf High student was killed while visiting his father and stepmother.] [WFTV REPORTER: Killeen Evans's son lives here and heard the shot. Killeen: I was sitting on the couch and then, uh Boom!] [WTVJ REPORTER: Neighborhood watch captain Zimmerman says he shot Martin in self-defense after confronting the teen who was not armed.] [WFTV REPORTER: Police got here within a minute and found 17 year old Trayvon Martin shot dead. Paramedics could not bring him back.] [WTVJ REPORTER: Sanford Police maintain there is not enough information to make an arrest.] [WTVJ REPORTER #2: Baby-faced Trayvon Martin was carrying Skittles and Iced Tea when he was shot by George Zimmerman.]
MICHAEL SKOLNIK: In 2009, there was a young man who was killed in Chicago named Derrion Albert. He was 16 years old.

JODY AVIRGAN: Michael Skolnik is a civil rights activist.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: Derrion had been hit over the head with a two-by-four in a schoolyard fight, or after school fight, outside the school: Fenger High School in Chicago.

JODY AVIRGAN: Along with hip hop mogul Russell Simmons. Skolnik helped run the website Global Grind. The website covered pop culture, but also serious social issues.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: Someone had sent me a cell phone video of this young man's death. When I saw the video and reminded me of a conversation that I had about what happens when a young black or brown kid dies in America, and what happens when a white kid dies?

For years we had memorialized and rightfully so so many white children who had been killed and remembered their names. JonBenét Ramsey was killed almost 20, 20 years ago and we still know her name Natalee Holloway at the time and killed over a decade ago we still knew her name. And when black kids were killed they were statistics there were numbers they were barely ever even mentioned.

And so when I got this video of Derrion Albert this idea hit me that we should create a series of Global Grind he has a name, ultimately became she has a name as well. We published an article in 2009 called 'He Has a Name: Derrion Albert' and that was it.

JODY AVIRGAN: It wasn't long before Skolnik got a phone call from a woman in Queens, New York. She told him about her 13 year old son, who'd been hit by a stray bullet, walking home from school. Her son's name was Kevin Miller.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: And I wrote an article: 'He Has a Name: Kevin Miller.'

Then Ayana Jones gets killed in Detroit... A seven year old girl sleeping in her bed with her grandmother. And we wrote an article, 'She Has a Name: Ayana Jones.' When a mother calls you, or father calls you crying on the phone and saying 'I can't even afford the funeral,' 'I can't even afford a headstone for my child,' and they're asking you just can you please just like tell the world my child existed. My child you know lived 13 amazing years are 17 amazing years. You don't forget it. And there were hundreds and then thousands.

And Trayvon was I don't know Article 922... Article 874... Just 'He Has a Name: Trayvon Martin,' it was another death of another young black teenager in America that we covered.

For weeks, there was no arrest in the case.

Michael Skolnik's he has a name series continued. But he couldn't get the Trayvon Martin story out of his head.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: Somehow some way it felt different than the ones we had covered before. The ones we covered before many of them were you know, you know, violence in the community. Some of them were police violence. Some of them were sort of you know, mistaken identities.

[ MAN: I see that white man, can I stop and detain that white man, start an argument, and shoot that white man to death?

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: We had never heard of this thing... Stand Your Ground Law out of Florida and you could actually kill someone and say I thought I was being threatened therefore I'm innocent.

One of those articles went viral, and he was invited to do interviews on NPR and CNN...

TRACY MARTIN: Michael Skolnik is a great friend of myself and Sybrina, our family. Mike, you know, he, he talked about a lot of the things, his vision of how he wanted to just keep this keep the Trayvon movement active in social media.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: Russell you and I need to pick up the phone and call every famous person we know and tell them to use the powers that they have. Any platform, Web site, social media, Print magazine interviews wherever they're going... Red carpets. To talk about this young man who has been killed.

GABRIELLE UNION: I'm Gabrielle Union.

The first time I heard the name Trayvon Martin was probably on Twitter and then you know living in Florida it was on the news.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: She calls and says how can I help.

GABRIELLE UNION: What I remember is you know Michael and Russ reaching out to me,

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: And the only thing we were looking for at the time was to tweet his name: 'Justice for Trayvon.'

GABRIELLE UNION: As someone who's raising children, as someone who is a global citizen, as someone who gives a shit... It was just it was just a no brainer.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: Please use your platform just to say his name just say his name.

JODY AVIRGAN: As they talked, Union realized that whatever her own celebrity could do to call attention to Trayvon's story, her boyfriend's celebrity was even more powerful.

GABRIELLE UNION: Being closely connected to one of the world's biggest athletes... there could be a potential for a much bigger statement than just the girl from Bring it on.

JODY AVIRGAN: Her boyfriend, now husband, is Dwyane Wade.

DWYANE WADE: MY name is Dwyane Wade. At the time of the Trayvon Martin shooting I played for the Miami Heat.

Me and my wife talk about, you know, everything.

GABRIELLE UNION: He was a young boy,

DWYANE WADE: So when this happened, this was no different, we set down and we talked about it...

GABRIELLE UNION: I know that our boys in the same situation, it could have turned out exactly the same.

DWYANE WADE: She understood the platform that we had.

GABRIELLE UNION: I just implored my husband to, to take action and to talk to Bron, to talk to Chris Bosh.

DWYANE WADE: Me and LeBron was on the phone, we talked.

LEBRON JAMES: My name is LeBron James. Professional basketball player, father, husband, son, friend, philanthropist all that.

We see our kids every day. You know leave the House to go to school or leave the house to go play at a basketball game, or a soccer game, or leave the house to go to the movies... For us to be like 'Hey son,' you know... 'See you later,' and then that doesn't happen... It would just kill us, it would kill us all us fathers and we feel like we didn't do what we had to do. We didn't hold on up our end of the bargain by protecting our kids. And that's why that's why I hit home for us.

And the first conversations happened with myself, DWade, Udonis Haslem.

UDONIS HASLEM: Udonis Haslem, the Miami Heat, power forward.

You know for me it really hit home. I am a Miami Kid. It could've been me. You know, I didn't know him personally, but my family had some ties to his mother and father through church.

JODY AVIRGAN: Wade, James and Haslem decided they would use their social media accounts to send a message to millions of people. The message would be a photograph.

DWYANE WADE: The thing that we felt was probably most impactful was all of us getting together as the Miami Heat team and posing with our hoods on.

LEBRON JAMES: We felt like it was the most powerful. We wanted to do it with the hoodies on, with our heads down, in memory of...

JODY AVIRGAN: They took their idea to the rest of the Heat. Joel Anthony, a Center on that team, was there for the team meeting.

JOEL ANTHONY: We made sure everyone was present so that you know we could we could talk about it. So those those guys could explain what was going on...

DWYANE WADE: We asked all of our teammates, you know, do they want to be a part of this, would they be a part of it?

JOEL ANTHONY: Bron, DWade, UD, those guys are some of the leaders on the court, but off of it as as well.

DWYANE WADE: When you a team that's a championship caliber team, you are very close, you guys know each other kids, each other wives, significant others, so if I'm hurtin and Bron's hurting, everyone is because they know what this means to us and what this means to our family.

LEBRON JAMES: They knew we was knowledgeable about the issue, they knew we wouldn't bring nothing to the team that we didn't feel passionate about.

JOEL ANTHONY: Everyone was on board 100%.

DWYANE WADE: Every player on the team. No one got out of it, no one said I can't be a part of this, no matter what their background was, no matter what their race they was, everybody did it cause everybody understood how important it was.

UDONIS HASLEM: So we had the support of everybody but, you know, sometimes it's not gonna be that easy. Sometimes you might not have everybody's support. You still have to stand up and do what you think is right.

DWYANE WADE: We talked it over with our coaches before we did it, me and LeBron, we went in and went to our coaches and say hey this this what we gonna do. We didn't ask. We said this is what we gonna do, we want you guys to be aware of what we're doing, because it may be backlash.

DWYANE WADE: And I think they understood. I think they understood that a moment like that was bigger than basketball.

JODY AVIRGAN: The conversations took place throughout the third week of March, over a month since Trayvon's death. Still no arrest had been made in the case. But the Trayvon Martin story was getting more and more national attention.

On March 23rd Geraldo Rivera weighed in on Fox.

[FOX NEWS HOST GERALDO RIVERA: I am urging the parents of Black and Latino youngsters, particularly, to not let their children go out wearing hoodies.... ]

JODY AVIRGAN: That same morning, President Obama was asked about the incident.

[PRESIDENT OBAMA: I think all of us need to do some soul searching to figure out how does something like this happen. You know, If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon. ]

JODY AVIRGAN: And that night, a Friday, the Miami Heat were scheduled to to play the Detroit Pistons.

LEBRON JAMES: It was actually a game day.

DWYANE WADE: We was on the road, we was in a hotel

UDONIS HASLEM: We took it in Detroit, right before we played the Pistons.

LEBRON JAMES: We had shootaround at the Palace at Auburn Hills, and the we got back to the hotel and had what we call our pregame brunch back at the hotel.

DWYANE WADE: In like one of the ballrooms in the hotel. If you see the backdrop of it, you look at the picture you'll see it's in a ballroom

JOEL ANTHONY: We've taken team pictures before so, you know, we have an idea of how to line up.

DWYANE WADE: LeBron, he's the coordinator, that's what he does, he's the quarterback. You know you've watched him play. So he's directing it. We figured out hey you be here, you be here, you be here. So he definitely directed it, put everybody in their position. Obviously me and him being in you know in the front.

JOEL ANTHONY: We're all together, everyone had their hoodies.

DWYANE WADE: And I think if I remember correctly, one of my teammates didn't have his- didn't come down in his hoodie and it was like we took a hoodie off one of the coaches who had it, like yo, we need a hoodie.

JOEL ANTHONY: Got everyone lined up. And took it. But I can't actually... actually remember who actually took the photo.

JODY AVIRGAN: Wade and James posted on Twitter. As they got ready for their game with the Pistons, they knew the photo would start to go viral.

DWYANE WADE: If I write it on my social media, if I put it on my Twitter, if I put it on my Instagram, if I say it on my snapchat... Oh, it gets across! You know people are watching it!

JODY AVIRGAN: The photograph the Heat took featured 12 members of the team standing, in two rows, in front of the hotel ballroom wall.

JODY AVIRGAN: Their hands are in their pockets, their hoods are up and their heads are down. It's almost impossible to make out player is which.

TRACY MARTIN: The first time I seen the photo of the Miami Heat with the hoods on, I was almost in tears.

GABRIELLE UNION: I just remember just the immense pride that I had, not just for my husband and Bron and Chris, but that it was the whole team.

TRACY MARTIN: Those guys never knew my son, but they were really willing to risk their reputation by wearing the same cloth that symbolized why Trayvon got killed

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: It wasn't just Dwyane. It wasn't just LeBron... It was the whole team... And that shit hit home.

TRACY MARTIN: Having the miami heat in those hoods, it did something to me.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: Here you have the biggest star in the world the biggest star on the planet standing up for a racial justice moment.

BOMANI JONES: it is indicating that look this is getting to a point where even people who have something to lose feel that they have to say something about it.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: It becomes photograph that everybody has to look at, and everybody has to pay attention to - because of who it is.

WESLEY MORRIS: I remember like having this rush of blood to my head and finding the image itself so devastating and also just really as a photograph... Perfect.

JODY AVIRGAN: The week of the photograph, Wesley Morris wrote an article for the website Grantland. The title: "What We Talk About When We Talk About Hoodies."

WESLEY MORRIS: There's no statement in the photograph. The photograph is a statement undo itself. There's no press conference to explain why or what. It isn't them all holding a sign that says, you know, we love you Trayvon. It is just this image.

The hands in the pockets, to me, is the most devastating thing in the picture because there's something about the way the heads are hung and the hands are in the pockets that just like... It just it connotes shame.

WESLEY MORRIS: I was really hung up on the hoodies. That hoodie is such a character with such a character for me in in this in this fiasco.

JODY AVIRGAN: Bomani Jones.

BOMANI JONES: The one thing I remember about the image - they all looked so decidedly, for lack of a better term - regular.

WESLEY MORRIS: I mean one of the glorious things about it and lots of things typically associated with black people it has been mainstreamed into meaninglessness. The hoodies shouldn't mean anything because we all wear them.

BOMANI JONES: That is, quietly, one of the few items of clothing that everybody wears.

LEBRON JAMES: I don't know anyone that doesn't own a hoodie, and that's just a form of attire. All of us athletes love putting on hoodies for comfort.

WESLEY MORRIS: In the context of this story it is it's a target. It is a symbol of, or a signifier of of of a threat if your hood is down and you put it up you have weaponized your garment at least according to certain spectators like the George Zimmerman's of the world. And Trayvon of course is aware of this and the hoodie goes up as a defense. Right. Like I don't want you to see me.

DWYANE WADE: You know sometimes you have hoodie on because of you know people don't ask for privacy when you do it because it's late. You just said you look in the way you want to look or you're tired. You put a hood on... At some point, everyone has put a hood on.

WESLEY MORRIS: And yet it is still loaded garment for many other people and a lot of black people who wear it know that to be the case and if they didn't know it in 2012, they definitely know it now.

TRACY MARTIN: I think Trayvon's story was the story that. Woke America up not only black America, but America in general.

TRACY MARTIN: All the meat was in the pot. All the potatoes were in the pot. It was just really you know that pot was just waiting for someone to turn it on and it just so happened when the killer of our son went home to sleep in his bed that night that turned the pot on that ignited the fire.

GABRIELLE UNION: The conversation just never ends because the the murder of black people never ends. So the photo was just one rock you know in a very long pathway

JODY AVIRGAN: The photo helped push the Martin story - and the deaths of young black men - to a new level of cultural attention.

It also resonated deeply in the sports world - sparking a conversation about when and how athletes should address political issues. Michael Wilbon, responding to the photo on Pardon the Interruption.

MICHAEL WILBON: for decades now we've gone into this place, and I'm talking about famous black people, where there was a fear, particularly athletes, a fear of offending other patrons, their owners, the league... And at one point in time guys like Russell Alcindor, Chamberlain, Jim Brown, Oscar Robertson, and Muhammad Ali... They led the discussion of any cultural discussion whether it was political or not and then there was a fear of it. I'm glad the players weren't afraid.

BOMANI JONES: And I wonder I mean I very often wonder if that had not gone over the way it did, how does it go? The Trayvon Martin situation? Because I think LeBron had developed an awareness by the time 2012 came around that all the affection he had gotten from people prior to that was pretty conditional.

GABRIELLE UNION: And with that team in particular, from 2010 with Bron's decision and the amount of scorn the man got for taking agency over his life, you realize people are going to talk but fuck them.

LEBRON JAMES: You know for me I think you know I was just a sign of growth. And I don't know if this if this was the moment that sparked some for me to speak upon social issues. This was one of the beginning of it, this was one of the things that sparked it. I know you know what I like to talk about. I have to be educated about issues. but I think it all starts from an individual being comfortable in their own skin and know who they are.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: As Harry Belafonte said when the movement is strong the music is strong.

When the movement is strong. The music is strong.

GABRIELLE UNION: When the fans start having conversations on social media or, you know, at the sports bar or in their own homes those are the conversations that we need to move the needle forward.

MICHAEL SKOLNIK: At this point in America, on March 26, 2012, the movement was strong and the music had to respond to the movement and the music was that Miami Heat putting their hoodies up.

We stand in solidarity with this young man and this family and that's because the movement was strong and we hadn't seen a movement this strong in 30 plus years.

WESLEY MORRIS: I do think this I do think this photograph sits at the same table as the photo of Tommie Smith and John Carlos from the 68 Olympics where they're on the podium raising their fists... It is a protest photo. It is a photo that at the same time. It is a photo that simultaneously embraces being American while criticizing a certain aspect of living in this country.

LEBRON JAMES: I know Muhammad Ali and you know and Jackie Robinson and Oscar Robertson and you know Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Jim Brown... I know those guys spoke about a lot of stuff going on in their days and then I know after their reign, the conversation kind of stopped you know certain athletes didn't speak upon things and that's ok. I mean it's is to each his own.

If this his photo, and if this moment was the rekindle of the fire for athletes to speak upon things then I guess we did our job.

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On the night of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, Florida teenager Trayvon Martin was shot and killed. Five weeks later, his hometown team the Miami Heat took a photo wearing hoodies to protest his killing. Hoodies Up tracks how the photo came together, and its impact on our current era of athlete activism..

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The coronavirus pandemic has affected the economy, travel and much more. Sports have been no exception: Leagues and organizations have suspended their seasons and tournaments.

This week, Mike Pesca, host of the daily Slate podcast " The Gist," and Shireen Ahmed - Toronto-based sportswriter and co-host of the " Burn It All Down" podcast - join Only A Game's Karen Given to discuss the impact of coronavirus and more.
Highlights From The Conversation: Karen Given On The Olympics Going Ahead ... For Now:
"[Olympic] organizers say they're in touch with the World Health Organization, and I'm just going to trust that they're listening to people who are more knowledgeable about how diseases spread than I am. ... But I am concerned that they haven't made any sort of public statements about what to do in the meantime because roughly half of the athletes have already qualified - OK, they can probably continue to train without exposing themselves to anything - but the other half of those slots are still up for grabs."
Shireen Ahmed On Rudy Gobert:
"One of the questions that a lot of people were asking was: How is it that Rudy Gobert, who basically poked fun at all of this, was so quickly tested, and that's something that most Americans don't have access to?"
Mike Pesca On The Financial Repercussions Of The Coronavirus On Sports:
"The players ... though they have 'Force Majeure' clauses in their contract - so they don't have to get paid [if there's], say, an act of war or an epidemic - there are good relationships [with] the owners. It seems unlikely that the owners will withhold money.

"The owners themselves: most of their money comes from television contracts, and there might be some various 'make goods' but you could also see ... them and their television partners working together so that no one really loses money.

"The people who would lose money are the per-game workers at the arenas."
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Understanding coronavirus and how germs spread

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It's impossible to miss the news about coronavirus, but you probably still have lots of questions. What exactly is it? How does it spread? Can I protect myself? In this episode we'll breakdown what we know about this new virus and tell you how to stay safe. Plus, we'll listen to a podcast hosted by two chatty viruses to learn how these germs spread (and how our bodies fight back). We've also got a special message from some super tough hand washers. Plus a Mystery Sound and a Moment of Um that ...more

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Kids Listen: Understanding coronavirus and how germs spread

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From Brains On! Science podcast for kids. It's impossible to miss the news about coronavirus, but you probably still have lots of questions. What exactly is it? How does it spread? Can I protect myself? In this episode we'll breakdown what we know about this new virus and tell you how to stay safe.

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The flu shot changes every year. But why is the flu special, if other illnesses have much longer-lasting vaccines? This episode takes us into the world of viruses and immunity. A friendly lymphocyte fills us in on how flu shots work, and science journalist Anna Rothschild shares how vaccines started around the world. We'll hear from some virus-busting detectives to see how scientists solve the case of how to make next year's flu shot as effective as possible. Author Maryn McKenna will stop b...more

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From Brains On! Science podcast for kids. The flu shot changes every year. But why is the flu special, if other illnesses have much longer-lasting vaccines? This episode takes us into the world of viruses and immunity. A friendly lymphocyte fills us in on how flu shots work, and science journalist Anna Rothschild shares how vaccines started around the world.

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Do you have questions about coronavirus? We've got answers. Coronavirus is probably affecting your life right now, and it can seem scary and complicated to understand. That's why we collected questions from listeners, and got an expert to answer them. We asked Dr. Juan Dumois, an infectious disease pediatrician, these questions and more: Did coronavirus really originate from bats, because that's what I heard? If so, how did it happen? How did coronavirus get its name? How does coronavirus t...more

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Kids Listen: Answering Kids' Coronavirus Questions

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From Tumble Science Podcast for Kids. Do you have questions about coronavirus? We've got answers. Coronavirus is probably affecting your life right now, and it can seem scary and complicated to understand. That's why we collected questions from listeners, and got an expert to answer them.

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The Sign of the Ninja Virus with Jasdave Chahal and Omar Khan

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The Sign of the Ninja Virus with Jasdave Chahal and Omar Khan

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Brothers Ian, Sam, and Eli want to know, "How do vaccines keep our bodies healthy?" We meet two scientists, Omar Khan and Jasdave Chahal, who have teamed up to tackle the world's most dangerous diseases with a new technique for developing vaccines. They tell the story of how they came together in a quest to battle biological "ninjas" that want to invade our bodies and make us sick. Are you a teacher or homeschooling parent? Tell us how you use Tumble! Email us at tumblepodcast@gmail.com. We love...more

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Kids Listen: The Sign of the Ninja Virus with Jasdave Chahal and Omar Khan

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From Tumble Science Podcast for Kids. Brothers Ian, Sam, and Eli want to know, "How do vaccines keep our bodies healthy?" We meet two scientists, Omar Khan and Jasdave Chahal, who have teamed up to tackle the world's most dangerous diseases with a new technique for developing vaccines.

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In episode 58, we explore how humans and other animals stay clean. We learn more about soap, shampoo, and hand sanitizer. We answer questions like "can soap get dirty" and "do hand sanitizers really kill 99.9% of bacteria"? Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.comSupport Us On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/CuriouskidpodcastShop Curious Kid Podcast Merchandise - http://tee.pub/lic/fqXchg3wUVUFollow Us On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/curiouskidpod/Follow Us On I...more

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From Curious Kid Podcast. In episode 58, we explore how humans and other animals stay clean. We learn more about soap, shampoo, and hand sanitizer. We answer questions like "can soap get dirty" and "do hand sanitizers really kill 99.9% of bacteria"?

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In episode 67, thanks to a fantastic suggestion from Ruby of Sydney, Australia and Olivia's cousin Abby, we get curious about planets. There were 9 planets when Olivia's daddy was her age and there are only 8 planets now. Why is that? What makes a planet a planet? Join us as we learn interesting things about all of our planets. Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.comSupport Us On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/CuriouskidpodcastShop Curious Kid Podcast Mer...more

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From Curious Kid Podcast. In episode 67, thanks to a fantastic suggestion from Ruby of Sydney, Australia and Olivia's cousin Abby, we get curious about planets. There were 9 planets when Olivia's daddy was her age and there are only 8 planets now. Why is that? What makes a planet a planet?

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Celebrate the big 3-0 with us as we head underwater. Brian West tells the story of Garrett Morgan, an inventor and brave man who created some really important things which are still around today. Mick Sullivan tells the story of Ezra Lee and the the long lost 18th Century submarine known as the Turtle. Also features a visit from Dr. Awkward, the Palindrome professor, quiz time and more info about our new book, The Meatshower.

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From The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families. Celebrate the big 3-0 with us as we head underwater. Brian West tells the story of Garrett Morgan, an inventor and brave man who created some really important things which are still around today.

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Book reviews as fun as the books they're about! Check out our new website at https://bookpowerforkids.com/ Reviewed and acted out for you by Chaska, Leilani and Mirabel Power.

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But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It's a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

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Kids Listen: But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It's a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question?

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The Good Words Podcast is for kids and grown-ups to delight in hilarious, fascinating, wonderful words while we all learn together to use words better, and use better words. It is written and created by Lynn Hickernell, who also writes and performs music for kids and adults under the name Miss Lynn. Learn more and hear lots of her songs at misslynn.com.

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The Good Words Podcast is for kids and grown-ups to delight in hilarious, fascinating, wonderful words while we all learn together to use words better, and use better words. It is written and created by Lynn Hickernell, who also writes and performs music for kids and adults under the name Miss Lynn.

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This is a podcast by and for kids giving you the coolest facts about the coolest animals. We research our episodes carefully, distilling the information into manageable segments, focusing on the things that really make these animals unusual. Thanks for listening!

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Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won't find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these audio plays burst to life at the touch of a button. To connect fantasy with reality, our segment Little Girls Doing Big Things features interviews with young girls from...more

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Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won't find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these audio plays burst to life at the touch of a button.

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Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable has been called one of the "Best podcasts for kids of all ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The...more

Episodes

Episode 36: The Bermuda Triangle

Feb 21 2022

Have you ever heard of the Bermuda Triangle? If you have, it's hard not to have also heard some of the strange theories as to why this area within the Atlantic Ocean has claimed so many ships and airplanes over the years. Could it be aliens? A rift in both space and time? The remnants of the lost city of Atlantis? Or is there a possibly a less exciting, but more scientifically plausible answer? We'll discuss all of this and more on this special double sized episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Pa...more

2021 Holiday Episode featuring The Yule Cat, Kallikantzari, Christmas Spiders, & more

Dec 14 2021

The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world.  For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the weirdest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up on this special holiday episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-Condit ...more

Episode 35: The Sandman and Dreams

Nov 09 2021

Have you ever laid awake, watching the minutes on the clock pass by, just wishing there was a magical way to fall asleep to pleasant dreams?  Well, you maybe surprised to hear that throughout time and many cultures that there are all kinds of men and beasts that could do just that. We're taking a walk through the land of slumber to discuss The Sandman and all things sleep on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and  Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, E...more

Episode 34: Siren Head

Nov 02 2021

Some urban legends are so unique that our brains want them to be true. That is certainly the case with Trevor Henderson's 2018 creation of a cryptid that has captured our imaginations and infiltrated such games as Minecraft and Roblox.  What makes this creature so scary, yet so appealing? We're talking all things Siren Head on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and  Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortResearch by: Michael Grathwo...more

Episode 33: Polybius: The Phantom Video Game

Oct 26 2021

Video games have become a big part of our lives. They exercise our motor skills and problem solving abilities, help us build community and relationships, and more than anything...they're just fun! But did you know that in the early days of gaming technology many people actually feared video games and the arcades that housed them? There were rumors of mind control, injury, and even disappearances surrounding one game in particular...Polybius. We look into this mysterious arcade game's history and...more

Episode 32: Loch Ness Monster

Oct 19 2021

There are many tales of monsters throughout history -  stories that come and go. But, in the Scottish Highlands, there is a legend of a creature whose first recorded sighting in the sixth century A.D. has only grown larger and gained more interest as the years go by. When we asked our listeners what stories we should tell this season, the single most requested tale was that of... the Loch Ness Monster.  Prepare to hear about the origins, hoaxes, and possible explanations for everyone's favorite ...more

Episode 31: The Jersey Devil

Oct 12 2021

Have you ever heard a story about your hometown that you questioned whether or not it was true? Maybe there's a story about a famous person, or something that was invented in your hometown... or maybe  there's a legend of a creature that has lurked  in the local woods for over one hundred years.  If you've ever heard of the New Jersey Pine Barrens ,these are exactly  the kinds of stories that have been told locally for generations.  Prepare to question  local folklore with us today as we talk ab...more

A Special Announcement from Unspookable

Sep 29 2021

Hey Unspookable listeners, it's Nate DuFort the creator of Unspookable here with a special announcement...Elise, myself, and the rest of the Unspookable team have been hard at work on a new batch of episodes and we're excited to begin releasing them on Tuesday, October 12th. This season we're focusing on some of the most requested subjects that YOU have recommended. Do you want to hear the origins of the Loch Ness Monster? Have you been wondering if Siren Head is real? Well you're just going to ...more

Introducing: Of Fae & Fiends

Apr 13 2021

This week, Unspookable is excited to share the first episode of Of Fae & Fiends. New episodes released weekly starting March 23, 2021. You can find Of Fae & Fiends wherever you get podcasts. Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie.But a dark storm looms over the horizon of Fae: Lizzie’s Great-Uncle Carlow has enlisted a goblin army to conquer the World Tree, and has set his s...more

Episode 30: Aliens Part 2

Nov 03 2020

Have you ever heard of Area 51?  What about Roswell, New Mexico?  What if the supposed alien-related events and conspiracies surrounding these two locations were actually true?  As we close out our time looking at the existence of aliens, it's time to look at what we believe versus what we want to believe - all of that on the season finale of Unspookable.Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https...more

Episode 29: Aliens Part 1

Oct 27 2020

Think about the last time you saw an alien. Was it in a book?  Watching a movie? What did it look like?  Now, it’s impossible to say exactly when the idea of aliens first occurred to humans on Earth and even more impossible to trace exactly how we conjured up the little green humanoid creatures with big eyes that you're most likely imagining, but today we're going to try and do just that. We’ll be talking about all things extra-terrestrial on this special two-part episode of Unspookable. Host: E...more

Episode 28: Ghost Ships

Oct 20 2020

You see a crew-less vessel approaching through the fog on a moonless night at sea.. can you trust that your eyes were telling you the truth? Is there really a ship sailing with no one aboard? We've talked about the creatures that lurk in the ocean's depths, but what about the traces of the humans that have crossed those same waters? We'll look at these questions and the legend of Ghost Ships on this episode of Unspookable.  Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, E...more

Episode 27: Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy

Oct 13 2020

A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and  so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and more on this episode of Unspookable.  Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated,...more

Episode 26: Spiders and Arachnophobia

Oct 06 2020

Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us  as humans that something so small can be so terrifying?  We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable.  Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie ...more

Episode 25: Book of the Dead

Sep 29 2020

What do you think of when you hear the word mummy? Some of us may imagine a bandaged figure, arms outstretched, stumbling through the desert, but did you know that mummification of the dead served another purpose? Mummification is just a small part of a sacred ritual of Going Forth By Day as captured in something we call The Egyptian Book of the Dead. But this is no book at all as we will find out on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produc...more

Introducing: REACH A Space Podcast for Kids

Jun 23 2020

This 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-product...more

Episode 24: Kraken

Jun 16 2020

Did you know that more than eighty percent of our ocean is unexplored? Is that why just thinking of the ocean's vastness leaves some of us feeling uneasy?  Or is it something more? What lurks in its dark, unmapped depths?  We look to uncover this mystery and more as we discuss the Kraken on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: N...more

Episode 23: Mothman

Jun 09 2020

Have you ever heard a story that left you wondering whether or not it was true? Have you ever wondered how some local legends became legends in the first place? We'll look at one of these stories and the actions that amplified it as we discuss the Mothman on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.mypo...more

Episode 22: Centaurs

Jun 02 2020

Greek mythology is full of amazing characters and creatures, but maybe none so much as those that share both human and animal characteristics.  What can those that have one foot in one world and one foot in another teach us about ourselves? We will look back at Centaurs, Minotaurs, Pan, and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Lo...more

Episode 21: Unicorns

May 26 2020

When you think of a Unicorn, what words come to mind?  Beautiful? Gentle? Majestic? What if we told you that our current perception was a recent phenomenon and that history may tell a very different tale of this amazing creature. On this episode of Unspookable we track over 2000 years of Unicorn lore to get to the bottom of its origins. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemu...more

Episode 20: Chupacabra

May 19 2020

Have you ever heard of a Chupacabra? Legends of this creature that attack goats and other livestock exist in Puerto Rico, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and the American southwest. On this episode of Unspookable we look to uncover the origins of these legends and the thoughts that aid in shaping our fears. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://n...more

Episode 19: Dragons

May 12 2020

How are stories created? What makes a story worth sharing? Would you be surprised to find out that people are telling the same stories all over the world? That's certainly the case with this week's topic of Dragons. Dragons exist in stories dating all of the way back to the beginnings of recorded history and on this episode of Unspookable we set out to answer why. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse C...more

Bonus: The Black Plague and the history of pandemics

Apr 02 2020

On this special episode of Unspookable we look back at The Black Plague and other historical pandemics to see how working together and trusting science can help in times of confusion.  We also hear from our child contributors who discuss social distancing and how they're handling being home from school. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http...more

Episode 18: Witches Part 2

Nov 19 2019

Have you ever been judged or judged others because they weren't like you? While some part of this is natural, our differences are what make us interesting and give us great opportunities to learn about others. Now have you ever heard of the Salem Witch Trials?  On part two of a very special two part episode of Unspookable we look at the history of witchcraft, how acceptance of these practices has changed over time, and what happens when people's judgment goes too far. Host: Elise ParisianWritten...more

Episode 17: Witches Part 1

Nov 12 2019

Do witches really exist? If so, what does it mean to be a witch? And are witches inherently good or bad? The answers to these questions have changed over time and you might be surprised to find out some of the answers. Give a listen to part one of a very special two part episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://natali...more

Episode 16: Clowns

Nov 05 2019

What comes to mind when you hear the word clown? Is it the amusing character intending to make you laugh? Or is it something else - something scarier?  We look at why so many have a fear of clowns and what that says about us on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.comEpisode Artwork: Sara...more

Episode 15: Vampires

Oct 29 2019

Why is it that we both fear and yet are drawn to the idea of vampires?  How have  media and modern medicine changed our thoughts about their existence? And what does all of this say about humans? We'll sink our teeth into all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.comEpisod...more

Episode 14: Dolls

Oct 22 2019

Dolls are most often seen as simply toys, yet so many of us harbor a secret fear of what they do while we slumber. On this episode of Unspookable we look at why these inanimate objects may creep us out and how it may have more to do with us than with them. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.comEpisode Artwork: Sara...more

Episode 13: Zombies

Oct 15 2019

Stories of the walking dead permeate many cultures, but have you ever wondered if zombies could actually exist? On the new season of Unspookable we'll look at this and the origins of some of the most famous monsters that just may or may not be real. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.comEpisode Artwork: Sarah Stitc...more

Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy

Sep 10 2019

On the season conclusion of the family friendly Unspookable we look at the phenomenon of Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, please see our links below.Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-ConditCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https:/...more

Episode 11: Sasquatch

Sep 03 2019

Have you ever wondered what lives beyond the borders of the civilized world ? What do you picture living in the forests and mountains? Some claim there is a missing link between humans and our ancestors that still dwell in these parts and on today's episode we are going to learn about this creature. Today we look at the mysteries of The Sasquatch. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://w...more

Episode 10: Friday the 13th

Aug 27 2019

Do you believe in luck? Do you think you're lucky or unlucky? Do you believe that there are certain days that are more prone to unlucky occurrences? In this episode we explore the origins, history, and superstition surrounding Friday the 13th. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitch...more

Episode 9: Fairies

Aug 20 2019

Fairies are nothing to be afraid of, right? Well, if all you know are Tinker Bell, fairy godmothers, and the Tooth Fairy, you’re going to want to hear this episode. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en You can find Unspookable on Twitter...more

Episode 8: Werewolves

Aug 13 2019

Many of us are drawn to the beauty of the full moon, but for some the moon can be a symbol of transformation. On this episode of Unspookable we look at our obsession with werewolves and human transfiguration throughout history. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches https://www.i...more

Episode 7: Mermaids

Aug 06 2019

Do you believe in mermaids? When you picture them, what do you imagine? The idea of a part human, part fish creature is as old as human's search for answers in the deep blue see. In this episode we will show there is much more to these stories than you or even Hans Christian Anderson could fathom. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http:/...more

Bonus Holiday Episode: Krampus

Dec 18 2018

For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.je...more

Episode 6: Slender Man

Nov 20 2018

Stories of the boogeyman exist in almost every culture and take on as many unique forms as the human imagination can come up with. On this episode we'll talk about one of the most famous recent incarnations of this legend: Slender Man. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com S...more

Episode 5: Tarot Cards

Nov 13 2018

Most of us are familiar with tarot cards in some way. We've seen them in movies, maybe even played with them, but what are tarot cards? Are they magical? Can they tell the future? We'll look at all of that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.mypor...more

Episode 4: Hanako-san and other School Spirits

Nov 06 2018

Going to school can be a nerve-racking experience . There are constant considerations of homework, tests, and social dynamics, but what if you also had to worry about...ghosts. On this episode of Unspookable we dive into the legends of spirits specifically tied to places of learning. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by...more

Episode 3: Ouija Board

Oct 30 2018

What if we told you there was a board game that would let you talk to the dead? Would you try it? On this episode of Unspookable we'll talk about the unlikely history of one of America's favorite pastimes...the Ouija Board. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thank...more

Episode 2: The Charlie Charlie Challenge

Oct 23 2018

Charlie, Charlie, are you there? Even if you don't know it by it's Americanized name, most of us have seen some version of the supernatural two-pencilled balancing act that is the #CharlieCharlieChallenge. On this episode of Unspookable we look beyond the hashtags and YouTube reaction videos to get to the truth about Charlie. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse ...more

Episode 1: Bloody Mary

Oct 17 2018

Have you ever tried to summon Bloody Mary? Do you think she was a real person? Or is she a just ghost story told to scare us? In the first episode of Unspookable we dive into the legend, the history, and the science behind this ritual to try to understand what is so tempting about looking into a darkened mirror and calling out "Bloody Mary." Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Directio...more

Unspookable Trailer

Oct 09 2018

Unspookable is a family friendly look at the the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Every week host Elise Parisian discusses such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. Are you Unspookable? (Recommended for ages 8+)

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Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the st…

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Hooray! Your family is heading for delight. April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale podcast series for the whole family. Listen together as a lovely green world of wonder full of humble gnomes, sparkling fairies and grouchy trolls, mischievous woodland creatures and magical butterflies who are more than they appear to be, take you on adventures where everyday kids, tricky witches, lost crowns and fearless queens encounter magical potions and wondrous journeys. Giggle, laugh ...more

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Hooray! Your family is heading for delight. April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale podcast series for the whole family. Listen together as a lovely green world of wonder full of humble gnomes, sparkling fairies and grouchy trolls, mischievous woodland creatures and magical butterflies who are more than they appear to be, take you on adventures where everyday kids, tricky witches, lost crowns and fearless queens encounter magical potions and wondrous journeys.

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THIS WEEK IN THE MULTIVERSE is a serialized story telling podcast. Home of the "Sioux and Alex Across the Multiverse" adventures, a collection of madcap YA novels read by our team of narrators. Plus news updates, interviews and other stories from alternate Earths!

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Kids Listen: This Week in the Multiverse

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THIS WEEK IN THE MULTIVERSE is a serialized story telling podcast. Home of the "Sioux and Alex Across the Multiverse" adventures, a collection of madcap YA novels read by our team of narrators. Plus news updates, interviews and other stories from alternate Earths!

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SG and Vega sample videos games from parallel Earths! * Mario Mobility Cart * Philosopher's Quest * Fortnite Variants: SortNite, CourtNite, QuartNite, etc. * Plus: When Monsters Attack pt. 3

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Kids Listen: This Week in the Multiverse #19: Fortnite of Many Earths

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From This Week in the Multiverse. SG and Vega sample videos games from parallel Earths! * Mario Mobility Cart * Philosopher's Quest * Fortnite Variants: SortNite, CourtNite, QuartNite, etc. * Plus: When Monsters Attack pt. 3

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Buttons & Figs is a podcast for kids about playing with words.

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Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

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Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

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Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity.

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The Ventura twins are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to preserve their culture's true history. Alexa and Beni visit three continents across the span of five centuries, meeting people who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage. In the twenty-first century, the twins navigate school, friendship, and family while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret. Series Producers Dania Ramos (Creator, sh...more

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The Ventura twins are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to preserve their culture's true history. Alexa and Beni visit three continents across the span of five centuries, meeting people who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage.

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Like a lot of other kids, Nate has questions and concerns about what is happening in Washington. The Show About Politics & History will be focus on improving the political discourse in this country through conversations with politicians, government officials, political scientists and historians. With 2020 just around the corner, The Show About Politics & History will help kids (and adults) better understand the role they play in shaping the future of the US.

The Show About Politics & History is hosted by third grader Nate Butkus, who also hosts The Show About Science - an awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific research and discovery!

Like a lot of other kids, Nate has questions and concerns about what is happening in Washington. The Show About Politics & History will be focus on improving the political discourse in this country through conversations with politicians, government officials, political scientists and historians. With 2020 just around the corner, The Show About Politics & History will help kids (and adults) better understand the role they play in shaping the future of the US.

The Show About Politics & History is hosted by third grader Nate Butkus, who also hosts The Show About Science - an awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific research and discovery!

Awesome podcast!

The show about politics is amazing! I have never been so interested in politics and history before.

Ok sooo...

I like that he is trying to get involved in politics but some of these concepts he won't be able to wrap his mind around. Politics is more than social studies. Otherwise: 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🧐🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🧐🐕👍🏻🧐🤣🤣🤣😎🧐😎🧐

PS: Hey Nate, I am an eleven year old podcaster and you can find me on iTunes @TheGreatHow, we can set up a collab if you want. XOXO, Luke Christy.

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‎The Show About Politics & History on Apple Podcasts

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The Show About Science is an awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific discovery! Each episode is filled with fascinating information from scientists and educators around the globe. Together with his guests, Nate explores everything from chemistry to aliens and from human brains to bat biology. Learn more at pinna.fm.

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The Show About Science is an awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific discovery! Each episode is filled with fascinating information from scientists and educators around the globe. Together with his guests, Nate explores everything from chemistry to aliens and from human brains to bat biology. Learn more at pinna.fm.

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Six Minutes: Discover the most downloaded family audio drama in history. Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon learn she’s not alone in the world.
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Stories for kids to listen to before bed , on a car drive, or anytime they need something to capture their attention....

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The town of Splendid, West Virginia has a higher than average number of kid superheroes, giant bugs, time travelling teens, and much more bizarre activity. Professor Theo's Mystery Lab on the campus of Splendid University is somehow at the heart of it all.

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A podcast created by 5th-grade students from Troy, Michigan about our global goals for a better future.

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We are a 4th grade class in Michigan sharing out our learning with the world. One of our class goals is to make a positive impact on the world. From wise word quote discussions to book reviews, this podcast will help inspire listeners to level up their life.