Why do some trees go dormant? You’ll discover the answer for yourself in this interactive episode, with the help of tree scientist Nalini Nadkarni! Nalini has loved trees since she was little, and dreamed of inventing a special tree microphone to ask them questions. But she found the scientific process was a way to get answers, no special equipment needed. N ... Show More
Yesterday
Are Animals Ticklish? (Mailbag + New song!)
A special “tickle attack” Mailbag edition of Tumble! We’re tackling your questions about whether animals can be tickled, and why we laugh when we’re tickled. David Leavens, a professor of psychology, helps us break down the not-so-silly science of tickling. Plus, a brand NEW SONG ... Show More
20m 52s
Apr 2021
The Tree of Answers (Premium)
This is a preview episode. Get the full episode, and many more, ad free, on our supporter's feed: https://getsleepy.com/support.
The Tree of Answers
Tonight, we have a story sprinkled with intrigue. A young boy, named Charlie, seeks the answers to life's mysteries. But a magica ... Show More
7m 3s
Dec 2020
Answering Your Tree-Mail (and Nuclear) Questions
We love listener mail! You've sent us some amazing notes. Some made us laugh, some made us cry, and some made us say—hey, that’s a great question! We should answer it. So that’s what we did. This week, we dig into some of your questions about trees. What’s up with that tree-plant ... Show More
58m 11s
Aug 2020
Sleeping under Trees of Time (Premium)
This is a preview episode. Get the full episode, and many more, ad free, on our supporter's feed: https://getsleepy.com/support.
Sleeping under the Trees of Time
Nadine leads us on a dreamy camping trip to an ancient forest in California. 😴
Sound design: car driving.
Watch ... Show More
5m 44s
