What do la clave, the difference between public and private, and two giraffes have in common?
In this sneaky episode of Ear Snacks, Andrew & Polly learn about the rhythms of Cuban music with Martina Castro (producer of The Vivo Songbook), and then explore the ideas behind artist Paul Ramirez Jonas' project Key to the City (involving 24,000 keys!) Oh - an ... Show More
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
Aug 2020
The Curious Case of Trying New Things!
<p>This week, Zara and Leo head to Gothenburg, Sweden, to solve a mystery! Discover how TRYING NEW THINGS can lead to new ways to have fun and explore the world, and meet Gunhild Carling, the jazz musician who plays more than 20 instruments, and still loves learning new things ev ... Show More
20m 53s
Sep 2024
Anything, Anywhere, All Together
What does a sound designer do? Turns out, a lot more than Kiana and Fiona think! On this episode, our own sound designer Alex Biscardi shows the power of sound design to transport us through time and space, make us laugh, and even get us out of some tight spots. Turn on your list ... Show More
11m 50s
<p>What's a "bad guy?" Is it fun to pretend to be one? (When is it not fun?)</p>
<p>Andrew & Polly model conflict in play, learn how to talk like a villain from voice actor <a href='https://www.morlagorrondona.com/'>Morla Gorrondona</a>, and ask kids what they know about "bad ... Show More
