SpaceBus | A Stellar Adventure to Start your School Day
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsGet to school with SpaceBus! An educational adventure podcast with a mission to launch kids to school, even if their desk is the kitchen table. This free remote learning resource helps parents & teachers start their kids’ school day by replacing the physical transition of a school bus ride with a wild audio journey. Kids board the SpaceBus every morning with new friends Laika, Albie and their SpaceBus Driver Gordy, plus real scientific experts. With mysterious riddles to solve, active episodes to get kids moving in the morning, and genuinely amazing scientific knowledge, SpaceBus gets the fuel burnin’ and their brains learnin’!
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24: Escaping the Asteroid Field w/ Coach Sam
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MBWatch out! Coach Sam returns for another heart-pumping simulation! WIll Laika & Albie be able to survive the asteroid field? Get ready to work out your whole body in this seated workout! Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc, FRCms, Trigger Point Ther...
23: Hanging with Bats w/ Dr Kristen Lear
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBLaika and Albie discover why bats are the BEST halloween costume of all time, thanks to bat conservationist Kristen Lear. From myth-busting bats’ eyesight to the benefits of sleeping upside-down, the kids solve a riddle that gets to the bottom of why bats are THE BEST. Dr. Kristen is a bat conservationist and works to protect bats around the world! She has been working with bats since 6th grade when she built and installed bat houses for her Girl Scout Silver Award project. She earned her ...
22: Media Literacy Mysteries w/ Media Literacy Educator Michelle Ciulla Lipkin
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBWhat you read online isn’t always what it seems to be! With the help of Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, the Executive Director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education, Laika and Albie solve a new riddle and help Gordy with a questionable article. Michelle is obsessed with media literacy. She has been the Executive Director of NAMLE since 2012. During the last 8 years, NAMLE has launched U.S. Media Literacy Week (now in its 6th year!), hosted conferences in D.C., Philadelphia, L.A....
21: Straight Outta Compost w/ Musical Duo Nate & Hila
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MBIt’s getting hot in here - Rap duo Nate and Hila lead an ecological emcee breakdown about the organic matter that breaks down in a compost pile! Laika and Albie solve a riddle about the differences between landfills and composting. Nate and Hila make educational songs and videos about the environment and other topics. Nate is a PhD with a focus in Ancient Philosophy, and Hila is an independent filmmaker; both are artists with a love for rhyme and a love for the Earth. Recent collaborators ...
20: Exhilarating Exoplanets w/ Astrophysicist and Folklorist Moiya McTier
October 19, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBWe know about Earth, Mars, Jupiter and even Venus - but what about allllll the planets OUTSIDE our solar system? What's going on with them? Astrophysicist and Folklorist Moiya McTier gives Laika and Albie an inside look at exoplanets! Moiya McTier is a New York-based astrophysicist who studies the motion of the Milky Way galaxy. She's also a folklorist who specializes in building fictional worlds. Moiya has combined her passions for science and storytelling by writing a science fiction nov...
19: The Spacewalking Simulation w/ Coach Sam
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBAsteroids! Gravity! Space Pirates!!! We're headed into (simulated) space to put our spacewalking skills to the test! Can Laika & Albie survive this flight? Get ready to work your whole body in this seated workout! Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc,...
18: Storming the SpaceBus w/ Meteorologist Beth Carpenter
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBStorms and “extreme weather” can be super scary - but what are the ingredients that cook up a tornado or a thunderstorm? Meteorologist Beth Carpenter shows Albie and Laika how a storm gets made! Beth has a B.S in Professional Meteorology and Climatology from Ball State University, with a minor in Geographic Information Systems. She became interested in studying meteorology after a tornado ripped through the back yard of her family's Race Day weekend cookout in 2004. Beth has been storm c...
17: Dog Treats & Treating Dogs w/ Veterinarian Dr. Jessica Kania
October 08, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBWhat's every dog’s favorite treat? Find out when Veterinarian Dr. Jess Kania helps Gordy, Albie & Laika with their pet pups. Jessica Kania, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) is small animal general practice veterinarian who does medicine, dentistry, and surgery. She went to veterinary school at Washington State University, and I moved back to Chicago (where she grew up) to practice. She loves behavior medicine, and is certified in Fear Free handling of pets. Her favorite patients are ang...
16: Facing Your Future Fears w/ Psychologist Ali Mattu
October 05, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBAre fear and anxiety super powers? Psychologist Ali Mattu explores the difference between fear and anxiety while helping us all understand our feelings. Ali Mattu is a child clinical psychologist. He has treated anxiety at Columbia University, and you can see him as a guest expert on Netflix, Buzzfeed, and HBO. Ali makes fun videos about psychology & mental health at YouTube.com/ThePsychShow. Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Ali Mattu Edited by Paula Pickreign Produ...
15: Insects Inside and Out w/ The Bug Chicks
October 02, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MBBugs are the best! The Bug Chicks Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker jump on the SpaceBus to show Laika & Albie that life is awesome when it’s got insects. The Bug Chicks are Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, entomologists and educators who inspire people of all ages to find their inner bugdork! Connecting the science of entomology with social-emotional learning, they use bugs to help people open their minds, break down prejudices and feel empowered in their lives. Featuring Tessa Her...
14: Finding Your Brain w/ Neuroscientist Paula Croxson
September 30, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBScience communicator & storyteller Paula Croxson helps Albie find a missing solar system with the help of the grey lump in his head. Paula is a neuroscientist, science communicator, storyteller, musician and open water swimmer. She works at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute where she loves sharing science with people of all ages. She also works for The Story Collider where she helps people tell their true stories about science. She also plays the flute in alternative rock band Marlo...
13: Jumping into Leaves w/ Urban Forester Georgia Silvera Seamans
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBWhy do trees lose their leaves? Urban Forester Georgia Silvera Seamans explores the unbe-leaf-able world of seasonal changes in trees! Georgia Silvera Seamans is the co-founding director of Washington Square Park Eco Projects in New York City where you can find her looking at plants and watching birds. She is an urban forester, independent researcher, and writer. She has bylines with Popular Science, Audubon.com, and UrbanOmnibus.net, and her research has been published in academic journal...
12: Space Swimming & Scrunching w/ Coach Sam
September 23, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBCoach Sam is back to teach us all-new Spacewalking moves! Laika and Albie get active along with you at home. We’ll all be Spacewalking on air by the end of the episode! Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc, FRCms, Trigger Point Therapy and Progressiv...
12: Space Swimming & Scrunching w/ Coach Sam
September 23, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBCoach Sam is back to teach us all-new Spacewalking moves! Laika and Albie get active along with you at home. We’ll all be Spacewalking on air by the end of the episode! Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc, FRCms, Trigger Point Therapy and Progressiv...
11: Bussed Buds w/ Transit History Buff Zach Bloom
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MBWhat was the first city bus? How did people get around in cities before busses and trains? How tall did the mountains of horse poop have to before they said “enough already!?” Project Manager and NYC Transit History Buff Zach Bloom takes Laika and Albie through the surprisingly crazy history of busses! Zach received his master‘s in urban planning from Hunter College, where he spent tons of time nerding out about transportation planning and the history of transit in New York City. He curre...
New on the SpaceBus? Start Here!
September 20, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBAs more schools are starting to go remote, we're finding more grown-ups and kids are hopping on the SpaceBus every morning! If you're new, start with this episode -- it's a quick How-To followed by the full first episode! Then, go to SpaceBusPodcast.com and sign up our daily newsletter to get new episodes sent directly to your inbox! Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger and Matthew S Starr Edited by Paula Pickreign Written by Alec Plasker Produced by Alec Plasker & Kate Downey A mysterious...
New on the SpaceBus? Start Here!
September 20, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBAs more schools are starting to go remote, we're finding more grown-ups and kids are hopping on the SpaceBus every morning! If you're new, start with this episode -- it's a quick How-To followed by the full first episode! Then, go to SpaceBusPodcast.com and sign up our daily newsletter to get new episodes sent directly to your inbox! Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger and Matthew S Starr Edited by Paula Pickreign Written by Alec Plasker Produced by Alec Plasker & Kate Downey A mysterious...
10: Taking it to the Supreme Court w/ Attorney & Comedian Andrea Coleman
September 18, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBIt’s the case of Pizza vs Noodles in SpaceBus Court! Attorney and Comedian Andrea Coleman hops on board to teach what it takes to be a read deal judge and take your argument to a higher court. Andrea Coleman is a Brooklyn based writer, performer and lawyer originally from Virginia. She writes sketch comedy, standup comedy, screenplays and stage plays. Her Medium articles have been viewed online over half a million times. The law comedy show she created and stars in, Woke Laws, has been feat...
09: Going into Arm Orbit w/ Coach Sam
September 17, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBCoach Sam is back for an action-packed active episode! Laika, Albie, and all you listeners at home get a mini-arm workout to start your day off strong. Plus, we do our favorite breathing exercises again! Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc, FRCms, T...
08: Going into Arm Orbit w/ Coach Sam
September 17, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBCoach Sam is back for an action-packed active episode! Laika, Albie, and all you listeners at home get a mini-arm workout to start your day off strong. Plus, we do our favorite breathing exercises again! Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc, FRCms, T...
09: The Power of Poop w/ Puru Shawn Shafner
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBWhat’s in a poo? Shawn Shafner, the Puru (Artist, Educator, Activist), proves to Laika and Albie that poop is worth its weight in gold! Well, maybe not gold, but it’s got a lot more going for it than we think. You’ll never think of a #2 the same way again! Shawn Shafner is an artist, educator and activist. Creator of The People's Own Organic Power Project (www.thePOOPproject.org), he catalyzes conversation about sustainable sanitation for every pooper from preschool to college, from the fl...
08: The Power of Poop w/ Puru Shawn Shafner
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBWhat’s in a poo? Shawn Shafner, the Puru (Artist, Educator, Activist), proves to Laika and Albie that poop is worth its weight in gold! Well, maybe not gold, but it’s got a lot more going for it than we think. You’ll never think of a #2 the same way again! Shawn Shafner is an artist, educator and activist. Creator of The People's Own Organic Power Project (www.thePOOPproject.org), he catalyzes conversation about sustainable sanitation for every pooper from preschool to college, from the fl...
07: Electing Awesomeness w/ Prof. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBLaika and Albie meet Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy and learn about Gordy’s political ambitions! In this very democratic drive to school, we learn how elections work, what happens to the candidates that lose elections, and how Gordy plans to protect the SpaceBus from space pirates once she’s President! Dr. Jones-Rooy is a professor at NYU, a standup comedian, and a circus performer. She has a Ph.D. in political science and thinks it's an awesome subject and wishes more people knew about it! ...
06: Collecting All The Moons w/ Dr Kelly Reidy
September 14, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBHow many moons is too many moons?? Laika and Albie learn about all the different kinds of moons in our solar system, with storyteller & educator Dr Kelly Reidy and her Moon Marbles! We got moons with ice, moons with craters, moons with storms, and moons with methane rain! Which will be your favorite? Dr. Kelly Reidy is a storyteller, performer, and theoretical physicist based in New York City. She is the host of Atlas Obscura's Accidental Discoveries series, is a visiting assistant profess...
06: Collecting All The Moons w/ Dr Kelly Reidy
September 14, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBHow many moons is too many moons?? Laika and Albie learn about all the different kinds of moons in our solar system, with storyteller & educator Dr Kelly Reidy and her Moon Marbles! We got moons with ice, moons with craters, moons with storms, and moons with methane rain! Which will be your favorite? Dr. Kelly Reidy is a storyteller, performer, and theoretical physicist based in New York City. She is the host of Atlas Obscura's Accidental Discoveries series, is a visiting assistant profess...
05: Going Viral w/ Raj Sivaraman PhD
September 13, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBWhat even is a virus, anyway? How does it work? Laika and Albie get to the bottom of some sick mysteries with scientist, writer, and comedian Raj Sivaraman. Raj Sivaraman is a writer, comedian, and unfunded research scientist. He has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, and hosts the monthly show Monotony!, where comedians talk about their weird, trivial obsessions. Raj has performed in comedy festivals around the country and presented his research at just as many science ...
04: Squidding Around w/ Sarah McAnulty PhD
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBSquid Biologist Sarah McAnulty brings her pet bobtail squid on the SpaceBus to solve the hardest riddle yet. Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and science communicator! She is super enthusiastic about sharing the joy of science with everyone she meets, and increasing access to science for everyone. She runs the Science Communication non-profit organization Skype a Scientist, which matches scientists with group of people to chat science for free! Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew...
03: Spacewalking the Walk
September 09, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBFamous Spacewalker Coach Sam boards the bus and shares her knowledge through some easy exercises. Samantha Rothberg is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who holds certifications from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Equinox Academy, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 2, Pre/Post Natal, ViPR, Kettlebell Athletics, FMSc, FRCms, Trigger Point Therapy and Progressive Body Weight Training. Samantha has competed in equestrian sports, powe...
02: Making a Mesopotamia w/ Andrew Coletti
September 08, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBWhat was the first thing ever written? Laika & Albie go way to back to Mesopotamia to solve a riddle with Educator & Writer Andrew Coletti. Andrew Coletti has a longstanding fascination with the ancient world, and in particular Mesopotamia. He holds a BA in Classics from Bard College and an MS Ed. in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education. Andrew lectures on ancient history at the Brooklyn Brainery and other venues, and writes a blog, Pass the Flamingo, on the food of the an...
How To SpaceBus: Trailer + Bonus Episode!
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBGo to SpaceBusPodcast.com and sign up our daily newsletter to get new episodes sent directly to your inbox! Get to school with SpaceBus! An educational adventure podcast with a mission to launch kids to school, even if their desk is the kitchen table. This free remote learning resource helps parents & teachers start their kids’ school day by replacing the physical transition of a school bus ride with a wild audio journey. Kids board the SpaceBus every morning with new friends Laika, Albie a...
How To SpaceBus: Trailer + Bonus Episode!
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBGo to SpaceBusPodcast.com and sign up our daily newsletter to get new episodes sent directly to your inbox! Get to school with SpaceBus! An educational adventure podcast with a mission to launch kids to school, even if their desk is the kitchen table. This free remote learning resource helps parents & teachers start their kids’ school day by replacing the physical transition of a school bus ride with a wild audio journey. Kids board the SpaceBus every morning with new friends Laika, Albie a...
01: SpaceBus Starts Today
September 01, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBA mysterious secret is revealed when you take your first ride on the SpaceBus with Laika, Albie & your SpaceBus Driver Gordy! Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger and Matt Starr Edited by Paula Pickreign Written by Alec Plasker Produced by Alec Plasker & Kate Downey Get to school with SpaceBus! An educational adventure podcast with a mission to launch kids to school, even if their desk is the kitchen table. This free remote learning resource helps parents & teachers start their kids’ school...
Week 04, Day 05: The Last S.T.R.A.W.
June 12, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBIt's the last episode before summer break -- and it's a big one! Gordy's secret seems to have been found out - but what will happen to her, Laika, Albie & the SpaceBus itself? Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back in September with brand new episodes! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written by Aly O'Connor Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 04, Day 04: Casey's Solar Roller feat @ActCircularly
June 11, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBToday we're soaking up some facts about solar power with @ActCircularly! Casey saves the day when Laika's device is uncharged with her personal solar panel, the Solar Roller! And, is there a STRAW on the SpaceBus? Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written by Aly O'Connor Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 04, Day 04: Space Walk License Test
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBIt's another Space Walk Wednesday on SpaceBus! Marshall has his Space Walk License Test today and the gang bands together to help him prep. You'll do Space Walk moves along with Marshall to make sure he's ready for his big day. Will he get his license? Give yourself some room to groove for this episode of SpaceBus! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Nick Vitovitch Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written by Aly O'Connor Produced by A...
Week 04, Day 03: Space Walk License Test
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBIt's another Space Walk Wednesday on SpaceBus! Marshall has his Space Walk License Test today and the gang bands together to help him prep. You'll do Space Walk moves along with Marshall to make sure he's ready for his big day. Will he get his license? Give yourself some room to groove for this episode of SpaceBus! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Nick Vitovitch Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written by Aly O'Connor Produced by A...
Week 04, Day 02: Dustin the Dinosaur Whisperer
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MB@DinosaurWhisper Dustin Growick joins the SpaceBus ahead of his and Laika’s field trip to the Intergalactic Museum of Natural History. Will convince Laika to ditch the planetarium and check out the newest dinosaur exhibit? Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Dustin Growick Science Consulting by Dustin Growick Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 04, Day 01: The Real Gordy
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBLaika reveals to Gordy that they know about Bottle Rocket – and they learn a whole lot more. Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 03, Day 04: Hyperspeed Hydroponic How-To's
May 29, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBSanitation Extraordinaire Lenny returns the SpaceBus to teach us about how to grow plants in space! Learn about the how-to's hydroponics & the symbiotic relationship between plants and people! Plus Lenny drops some knowledge on Laika & Albie that changes everything they know about Gordy. Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Larry Lowry Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 03, Day 03: Saturn Swirls Water Ice
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBWe're learning about the rings of the outer planets (and about everyone's favorite ice cream flavors)! Kelly joins Laika & Albie to celebrate the reopening of their favorite ice cream spot - Saturn Swirls Water Ice - which gets their ice from Saturn's rings. Together we learn about the different rings of the outer solar system and why Saturn's is the best and the brightest. Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Kelly Reidy, Alec Plasker Science Consulting by Kelly Reidy Audio Engineeri...
Week 03, Day 02: Space Walk Wednesday
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MBIt's Space Walk Wednesday on SpaceBus! Marshall joins the bus to teach us moves to help us be the best spacewalkers we can be! Get ready to get active as we launch into space! Give yourself some room to groove for this episode of SpaceBus! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Nick Vitovitch Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written by Aly O'Connor Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 03, Day 01: Bottle Rocket
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MBWe finally find out what happened after Laika's disastrous Capsule Drop! How will Gordy react to Laika accidentally stealing her pup Odis? We're back with these answers and even more questions. Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 02, Day 05: Operation Odis
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBLaika & Albie hatch a plan to find out if Gordy is a Space Pirate once and for all. But things don't go according to plan. What happens next? We'll be back on Monday, May 25th to let you know. Until then, check out www.spacebuspodcast.com for more info! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 02, Day 04: Moon Marbles
May 14, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MBToday we're learning about the coolest moons in the solar system with Kelly! It's Show & Tell, but Laika doesn't have anything to show or tell! Luckily, her classmate Kelly is here with her collectable Moon Marbles for a little show & tell inspo. We learn about Io, Enceladus & Titan. Which one's your favorite? Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Kelly Reidy, Alec Plasker Science Consulting by Kelly Reidy Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produ...
Week 02, Day 03: Only My Squid Understands Me feat. Sarah McAnulty, Squid Biologist
May 12, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBSquid biologist, cephalopod savant, and sea creature specialist Sarah McAnulty, PhD of Skype A Scientist joins the SpaceBus to teach us about squid camouflage. We’ll learn about how squid use their chromatophores to blend into their surroundings and how they use their beaks (yup, squids have beaks!) to eat. Do squids hold the key to finding out of Gordy is a Space Pirate? Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Sarah McAnulty (@SarahMackAttack) Audio Engineering by Paula Pickre...
Week 02, Day 02: Space Walk Stretches!
May 12, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBIt's SpaceBus' first active episode! Marshall joins the bus. He's just taken his first spacewalking lesson and he's passing on what he learned to his friend on the bus. What did he learn? How to STRETCH! IT! OUT! Give yourself some room to groove for this episode of SpaceBus! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Nick Vitovitch Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written by Aly O'Connor Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 02, Day 01: The Space Pirate Code
May 11, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MBWelcome to another week of SpaceBus! This week we'll be learning about moons, squids, how to stretch in space! Over the weekend, Albie found the Space Pirate Code, but Laika isn't sure if it fits SpaceBus Driver Gordy. What do you think? Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 01, Day 05: The Mystery Call
May 08, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MBIt's your first Friday on the SpaceBus! You and Laika are practically experts at Capsule Dropping by now, right? Gordy receives a mysterious call over her radio. Who could it be? Albie has some ideas... See you next week! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Alec Plasker, Ryan Schwartz Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 01, Day 04: Refuse to Lose!
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBSanitation Extraordinaire Lenny joins the SpaceBus to teach us about how water gets recycled in space! One word: Centrifuge. Water conservation & sanitation is no laughing matter! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Larry Lowry Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced by Alec Plasker Logo Design by Liz Gerger
Week 01, Day 03: Going Lightspeed!
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBWe've got a new face up in space! Stellar student Kelly teach us what a hypothesis is when she hypothesizes that this new SpaceBus route will get her to school faster. Plus, Laika has her first quiz in her new class! Will they have enough time to study for their quiz on light speed? Let's board the SpaceBus and find out! Voiced by Liz Gerger, Casey Plasker, Kelly Reidy Science Consulting by Kelly Reidy Audio Engineering by Paula Pickreign Sound Design by Audiomatic Written & Produced ...