In episode 50, we get curious about trains thanks to a fantastic suggestion from Isaac of Huntsville, Texas. We learn about the history of trains in the United States from their origins in New Jersey about 200 years ago, to their peak about 100 years ago, followed by their decline in the mid 1900's, and their more recent resurgence. We also learn why peopl ... Show More
May 31
Curious About The Revolutionary War
In episode 360, we get curious about the Revolutionary War for Vivien, Michael, Grace, and Alasdair. We learn how the war started, why the war was so important, and about some of the most famous battles of the war. Noah joins us to share 5 facts you need to Noah about the Revolut ... Show More
18m 28s
May 17
Curious About Eclipses
In episode 358, we get curious about eclipses for Sam, Vivista, Isabella, and Ayan. We learn what eclipses are, why they happen, and how to watch them safely. Noah stops by to share 5 unbelievable facts you need to Noah about eclipses. Episode Topic Suggestion Form - https://form ... Show More
13m 52s
Feb 2025
Why do trains run on tracks?
<p>How do trains work? We went to Union Station in Washington, DC to answer a whole wagonload of questions with Amtrak's Patrick Kidd.</p><p>A few years ago, we left our studio in Vermont to hop on the Amtrak Acela train that runs multiple trips per day between Washington, DC, Ne ... Show More
20m 59s
Aug 2025
America’s high-speed rail fail
The US is well behind much of the world in building passenger rail, especially high-speed trains. But we do have one major advantage. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd with help from And ... Show More
29m 35s
Sep 2023
Let's Catch A Steam Train
George Stephenson drove Britain’s first-ever steam-powered passenger train, the Locomotion Number One, on 27th September, 1825, from Darlington to Stockton on Tees.
The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal reported, with breathless excitement: “in the presence of great crowds of spect ... Show More
13 m
Apr 2025
Do you know about locomotives and trains? 🚂🚆🚝
In this episode, we're going to take a close-up look at both locomotives and trains. We'll discover how they work, why they're so important, and how they've changed over time—from the chugging steam trains of the past to the sleek, high-speed trains of today. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl ... Show More
25m 23s
Sep 2024
The high-speed train race
The first public run of the Japanese ‘bullet train’, the Shinkansen, on the 1st of October 1964, captured public imagination worldwide. And it wasn’t just the train’s sleek look or its high speed that made the headlines. Behind the train’s futuristic exterior lay a whole host of ... Show More
49m 31s
May 2025
Thomas' Train - Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Storytime
Thomas is super excited to get the chance to pull his very own train, but things don't quite go to plan in this hilarious Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast story for kids, read by the UK Voice of Thomas, John Hasler. For more kids' stories, subscribe and listen to Thomas ... Show More
5m 53s
May 2025
Thomas' Train - Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Storytime
Thomas is super excited to get the chance to pull his very own train, but things don't quite go to plan in this hilarious Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast story for kids, read by the UK Voice of Thomas, John Hasler. For more kids' stories, subscribe and listen to Thomas ... Show More
5m 53s