Tumble has won a big award for two episodes: “The Cave of the Underground Astronauts” and “The Science of Whiskers.” You’ll hear them both in this twin pack of awesome stories of science discovery.
Tumble is the 2019 Gold Award winner of the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award, in the category of Children’s Science News. It’s an international prize that “r ... Show More
Mar 6
Who Invented the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich? (with The Past and the Curious)
Who invented the peanut butter and jelly sandwich? And how did it become one of the most famous lunches in America? In this episode, a question from listener Leila sends us on a trip through history to find out how peanut butter, jelly, and sliced bread came together to make the ... Show More
38m 4s
Jun 2021
Windrush Day and mega Zoom
We're talking Windrush Day, the pupils who sang to world leaders on a 'mega Zoom' and a record-setting ultra-runner. Plus, we’ll have a debate all about whether young people should have an arts allowance.
Tell us what you think of the podcast, what your opinion on the Big Debate ... Show More
24m 40s
Jul 2021
Our centenary episode: NHS awards, cereal boxes, and microchipping pets
On this week’s 100th episode of The Week Junior Show we’ll be talking about a very important baby gorilla, a special award for the NHS and how school pupils in Liverpool have helped change cereal boxes for the better. Plus, we’ll have a debate all about whether all pets should be ... Show More
25m 58s