Tumble Science
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A science podcast for curious kids and their families, exploring listener questions with the help of real working scientists.
This is a narrative science show that answers listener questions by weaving in pre-recorded audio clips from expert scientists. Rather than conducting traditional interviews, the hosts guide the story and use experts as 'witnesses' to explain concepts. Episodes are often creatively framed—like a debate between ants and bees judged by an entomologist—to make complex topics engaging for a young audience. It emphasizes the process of discovery and encourages scientific thinking.
“Tumble's signature is its narrative format that replaces standard interviews with highly-produced stories featuring expert audio clips. Its creative framing of scientific questions and the hosts' journalist-teacher dynamic make it stand out from other kids' science shows. The annual 'Joke-ha-thon' live event is a unique community fundraiser that brings together creators from across the kids' podcasting world.”
Who hosts this show
Tumble is a story-driven science podcast for kids, hosted by science journalist Lindsay Patterson and teacher Marshall Escamilla. The show explores scientific discoveries by answering questions from young listeners, often framing episodes with creative narratives like debates or investigations. Lindsay and Marshall, who are married, aim to make science accessible and human, showing it as a process of exploration rather than a collection of facts. The podcast is designed for families to enjoy together as a low-stimulation, audio-only experience.
Credentials & credits
- Lindsay Patterson: science journalist, writer for publications like National Geographic and The New York Times.
- Lindsay Patterson: CEO & co-founder of Tumble Media.
- Lindsay Patterson: Co-founder of Kids Listen, a children's podcasting organization.
- Marshall Escamilla: former teacher with 17 years of experience in subjects including math and music.
- Marshall Escamilla: Composer and sound designer for the podcast.
- Marshall Escamilla: Served on the Austin Music Commission (2015-2017).
Other ventures
- Tumble Media (educational children's audio company).
- Tumble en Español (Spanish-language version of the podcast).
- Kids Listen (children's podcasting advocacy organization).
- Educational materials for classrooms based on episodes.
- Dinosaur Adventures in the Pioneer Valley (free audio tour).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03Could a Peacock and a Platypus Be friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon | Tumble EpisodeJun 12, 2026 · 24 min
- 04Ants Versus Bees: Which Works Harder?Jun 5, 2026 · 26 min
- 05
- 06Are Animals Ticklish? | Full Tumble EpisodeMay 29, 2026 · 19 min
- 07We Told Jokes for WAY Too Long 🦇 | Joke-ha-thon 2026 PromoMay 27, 2026 · 8 min
- 08Do Trees Think? | Full Tumble EpisodeMay 21, 2026 · 23 min
Notable episodes
- 01Ants Versus Bees: Which Works Harder?
Exemplifies the show's creative format, framing a scientific comparison as a multi-round debate judged by an expert entomologist.
- 02Could a Peacock and a Platypus Be friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon
Showcases the 'Mailbag' format, where multiple listener questions are answered by different experts in pre-recorded clips.
- 03Tumble's 2026 Joke-ha-thon FULL LIVE EVENT
Highlights the podcast's unique annual fundraiser and its central role in the broader kids' podcasting community.
What you'll be asked on this show
Tumble is not a traditional interview show and does not feature conversational interviews with guests. Instead, it employs a narrative, story-driven format. Hosts Lindsay and Marshall pose a question (often from a listener) and then guide the audience through the discovery process. They use pre-recorded audio clips from scientists and experts as evidence or explanation within the narrative, treating the experts as sources rather than conversational partners. The 'Ants vs. Bees' episode exemplifies this, where the expert acts as a 'judge' presenting evidence for each side in a structured debate.
Co-hosted by Lindsay Patterson and Marshall Escamilla, episodes are built around a central science question from a listener. The show is not an interview podcast; it's a narrative format where the hosts tell a story and integrate short, pre-recorded answers from scientists. They also produce 'Mailbag' episodes for shorter Q&As and host an annual 'Joke-ha-thon' fundraiser.
Signature segments
- · Answering listener-submitted science questions
- · Mailbag episodes
- · Annual 'Joke-ha-thon' fundraiser
- · Birthday shout-outs for Patreon supporters
- · Creative episode framing (e.g., debates, battles)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show features two main types of 'guests': credentialed scientists, professors, and researchers who provide expert answers in pre-recorded segments, and fellow kids' podcast creators who participate in the annual live 'Joke-ha-thon' fundraiser.
- Dr. Sammy Ramseyon Ants Versus Bees: Which Works Harder?
- Dr. Jessica Whitedon What Does an Axolotl Regrowing a Limb Actually Look Like?
- Dr. Alvaro Chavarriaon Could a Peacock and a Platypus Be friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon
- Dr. Laurel Fink Westcotton Could a Peacock and a Platypus Be friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon
- Lee Overtree (Story Pirates)on Tumble's 2026 Joke-ha-thon FULL LIVE EVENT
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily funded by its listeners through Patreon and an annual 'Joke-ha-thon' fundraising event. This community-supported model is a core part of their identity. They occasionally feature sponsors on episodes, such as Lux Blox and KidsPod.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' real names?
- The hosts are Lindsay Patterson, a science journalist, and Marshall Escamilla, a former teacher and musician.
- What is the format of the Tumble podcast?
- It is a narrative science show, not a traditional interview podcast. The hosts tell stories to answer listener questions, weaving in pre-recorded audio clips from expert scientists.
- Is Tumble Science Podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly or bi-weekly.
- How can I support the podcast?
- You can support Tumble through their Patreon page or by donating during their annual 'Joke-ha-thon' fundraiser.
- Where can I listen to the show?
- Tumble is available on all major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as on their website and YouTube channel.
- Is there a Spanish version?
- Yes, 'Tumble en Español' adapts the show's stories for a Spanish-speaking audience.
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- [01]Official Websitesciencepodcastforkids.com
- [02]About Tumblesciencepodcastforkids.com
- [03]Airwave Media | Tumble Science Podcast for Kidsairwavemedia.com
- [04]Lindsay Patterson's Professional Websitelindsaypatterson.com
- [05]Marshall Escamilla's Professional Websitemarshallescamilla.com
- [06]Podnews Entrypodnews.net
- [07]Lindsay Patterson's Muck Rack Profilemuckrack.com
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