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Why do bubbles pop, and why do bubbles have shadows? We’re in double bubble trouble with two listener questions. Luckily, Dr. Bubbles is h ... Show More
Nov 2
Mailbag: How Did Mars Form?
In this mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay tackle two great questions from listeners about rainbows and how Mars formed. Also, you'll get to hear about Marshall's trip to the Cambridge Science Carnival in Cambridge, MA, and as always your listener reviews. Help Tumble on our q ... Show More
20m 40s
Jan 2024
S3E2: Splish Splash Bubble Bath
Celebrate National Bubble Bath Day with Clem and her brother Corey, as they revel in the joys of long, relaxing bubble baths. Join them at Party Central, where they teach customers the art of bubble-making with simple ingredients like warm water, sugar, and dish soap. Plus, disco ... Show More
7m 5s
Mar 2021
Dennis asks: What if bubbles ate cats?
Mining robot K8-E3, aka Kaytee Three, is trying to find the last piece of a lost asteroid, but she accidentally unleashes a horde of hungry bubbles!
Lessons include: Getting to know the other party can help an argument resolve itself; there are usually renewable resources availa ... Show More
24m 57s
Apr 2019
Mystery Sound Extravaganza 2019
This episode is an ear-tickler! Guess your way through eleven mystery sounds — one from a scientist, and ten from listeners like you! Plus, another mystery: what’s making Marc and Sanden dance to the sounds of a door jamb and a printer? Stick around for all these reveals, and the ... Show More
33m 39s
Jun 2017
Bubble-Hopping (Reality Part 2)
The concept of bubbles (social bubbles, media bubbles, political bubbles) has become popular lately as people grapple with the unexpected outcomes of the 2016 election. We talk to two people who are making attempts to break out of their bubbles, and expose themselves to new point ... Show More
28m 16s