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Goodnight Moon

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

In this mini-podcast, I teach my 4yo daughter about space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos, and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space to Lizzy.

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Episodes

12 - Goodnight Rebels

August 21, 2020 15:25 - 14 minutes - 15 MB

After a 3 year hiatus Goodnight Moon is back. Tonight Elizabeth and Darren talk about making and the show Star Wars: Rebels. Goodnight Moon are the nights my daughter and I talk and share a conversation about the day. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, history and making. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to ...

11 - Hidden Figures

January 27, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

Duplo rockets, science, math and history bubble to the surface as Darren shares with Lizzy the story of Hidden Figures.  Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to donate and help purchase books, videos, and field trips to better commu...

010 - Bird Stories

January 20, 2017 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

We embark on several tall tales of fine feathered friends. Lizzy tells her bird stories as we settle down for the night. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this...

009 - Rhyme

January 13, 2017 08:30 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MB

Rhyming words is a fun game no matter your age. Lizzy and Darren practice together as they read some library books on NASA and space. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me...

008 - Soil

January 06, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

A recap of planets, female astronauts and why gardening needs the sun, water and soil. Lizzy and Darren are ever eager to share about the wonders of this world. Can you handle it?  Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute...

007 - Weightless

December 23, 2016 09:26 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MB

What would it be like to float weightless in space? Lizzy and Darren explore this in the tale of Rainbow Shine the bird, Lizzy's story creation. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only...

006 - Sister Venus

December 16, 2016 08:30 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MB

Imagine our sister planet Venus, or your own planet among the stars. Lizzy and Darren tell planet stories and learn about Nelly the acceptable robot. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not...

005 - Planets in the Park

December 09, 2016 08:01 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

On a beautiful clear evening in November Lizzy and Darren find our heavenly neighbors in the night sky. Venus, Mars, and Saturn tell a story while Lizzy swings in the cool air.  Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would like to contribute to...

004 - Spider

December 02, 2016 08:08 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MB

In 1969 a small craft took two men to the surface of the Moon. The Lunar Module balanced on 4 legs as the world held it's breath. Darren and Lizzy talk about this "spider" what they would name their own spacecraft. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder....

003 - Apollo Road Trip

November 25, 2016 08:50 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MB

Darren and Lizzy plan a cross-country road trip to visit all of the Command Modules of the Apollo and Skylab Space Program. Carrying names such as Gumdrop, Charlie Brown, Columbia, or Casper. It will be fun to visit these mementos of space exploration history. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and ca...

002 - Valentina

November 18, 2016 08:02 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

The first woman in space, Valentina Treshkova of the Soviet Union has inspired generations. Her spacecraft Vostok 6 launched in June 1963, finishing the Vostok program. Darren and Lizzy talk about space travel, Valentina's medals, and designs for Lizzy's spaceship. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity a...

001 - Curiosity

November 09, 2016 05:19 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

The Mars Science Laboratory 'Curiosity' is currently roaming the red (not pink) planet. Darren and Lizzy talk about who made this rover, how it got to Mars and how many wheels he has on martian soil. Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder. If you would ...