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Unspookable

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Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares.

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Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection," one of Apple Podcasts' "Essentials," has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them Forget About Screen Time" by the TODAY Show. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Vox, Vulture, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr., and more.

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Audience
Ages 8+
Network
Soundsington Media
Format
Listen in any order
Typical length
22 min
Episodes
104
Topics
Education For Kids, Stories For Kids

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Episodes

104 episodes

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  1. Episode 43: Five Nights at Freddy's

    20 min 6 June 2023

    Have you ever thought about getting your first job? Where would you work? What would you have to do? Well, what if your first job was working the overnight shift at a pizzeria making sure the animatronic puppets don't come into contact with humans? That is exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy's, the runaway hit horror game, that has become one of Unspookable's most requested topics to cover. What is it about this game that has captured our imaginations? And why do we seek the thrills of being jump scared? That and more on today's episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com

  2. Episode 42: The Backrooms

    23 min 2 November 2022

    Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured your imaginations That and more on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart

  3. Episode 41: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and the Birth of Science Fiction

    21 min 25 October 2022

    Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages Did you know that Shelley's book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that it's original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We're going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scary and the lasting imprint it has had on horror and the ethical questions surrounding life and death on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Bella and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart

  4. Episode 40: Artificial Intelligence

    22 min 19 October 2022

    Many of us have smart devices in our homes Siri, Alexa, robot vacuums, and more have become a part of our daily lives They learn our tastes and preferences, our routines.. but what if that wasn't where the learning stopped? What would happen if these devices could learn just like humans, replicate our behaviors, and maybe, just maybe, become smarter than us? We'll discuss that and more as we tackle all things artificial intelligence on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart

  5. Episode 39: The Montauk Project and the Inspiration for Netflix's Stranger Things

    24 min 11 October 2022

    Have you heard of the Netflix series Stranger Things? If so, have you ever thought about the experiments that happened at Hawkins National Laboratory and what purpose they served? Government experiments have always been the source of conspiracy theories, from the Philadelphia Experiment and MK-Ultra to the Montauk Project and beyond. We're separating fact from fiction and diving deep into experiments of the mind on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Are you interested in our friends over at What If World? You can find the show wherever you get podcasts or online at: http://

  6. Episode 38: The Dark

    24 min 4 October 2022

    Many of us are scared of the dark, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? This fear might actually serve a larger purpose intended to keep us safe Through history, our own evolution, and the influence on our own social perceptions, we will discuss our complicated relationship with the dark on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  7. Episode 37: A Glitch in the Matrix

    19 min 27 September 2022

    What is reality? Are we living in a simulation? Big questions, right? This season Unspookable is listening to your suggestions on some truly mind blowing topics inspired from games, TikTok, and beyond We're digging into quantum physics, philosophy, dreams, and more this week as we set out to answer the question "What is a glitch in the matrix?" Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Did I Visit a Parallel Universe? story by John30859 https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/7dq5wa/did_i_visit_a_parallel_universe/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart

  8. A Special Announcement from Unspookable

    1 min 20 September 2022

    Spooky season is almost here and we're excited to share that we’re bringing you an all new season of Unspookable beginning Tuesday, September 27th. We've been hearing your requests for topics and are thrilled to present episodes based on The Backrooms, Glitches, the story that inspired the Netflix series Stranger Things and much, much more. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable has been called one of the "Best podcasts for kids of all ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner, appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Podcast Magazine, The AV Club, Fast Company, and more.

  9. Episode 36: The Bermuda Triangle

    39 min 21 February 2022

    Have you ever heard of the Bermuda Triangle? If you have, it's hard not to have also heard some of the strange theories as to why this area within the Atlantic Ocean has claimed so many ships and airplanes over the years. Could it be aliens? A rift in both space and time? The remnants of the lost city of Atlantis? Or is there a possibly a less exciting, but more scientifically plausible answer? We'll discuss all of this and more on this special double sized episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Nate DuFort and Victoria Tomis Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks to our voice actors Jon Grilz and Randy Havens Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ And for our older listeners, iHeartPodcasts, Atypical Artists, and host Lauren Shippen are excited to announce Maxine Miles - a brand new ​​Young Adult mystery show that follows Maxine Miles as she searches for a missing student and uncovers the secrets of her town in the process. A shocking thriller and mystery that will keep you guessing but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! Listen and

  10. Episode 35: The Sandman and Dreams

    30 min 9 November 2021

    Have you ever laid awake, watching the minutes on the clock pass by, just wishing there was a magical way to fall asleep to pleasant dreams? Well, you maybe surprised to hear that throughout time and many cultures that there are all kinds of men and beasts that could do just that We're taking a walk through the land of slumber to discuss The Sandman and all things sleep on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts Siren Head was created by Trevor Henderson Find Trevor online at www.twitter.com/slimyswampghost You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  11. Episode 34: Siren Head

    21 min 2 November 2021

    Some urban legends are so unique that our brains want them to be true That is certainly the case with Trevor Henderson's 2018 creation of a cryptid that has captured our imaginations and infiltrated such games as Minecraft and Roblox What makes this creature so scary, yet so appealing? We're talking all things Siren Head on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts Siren Head was created by Trevor Henderson Find Trevor online at www.twitter.com/slimyswampghost You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  12. Episode 33: Polybius: The Phantom Video Game

    32 min 26 October 2021

    Video games have become a big part of our lives They exercise our motor skills and problem solving abilities, help us build community and relationships, and more than anything...they're just fun! But did you know that in the early days of gaming technology many people actually feared video games and the arcades that housed them? There were rumors of mind control, injury, and even disappearances surrounding one game in particular...Polybius We look into this mysterious arcade game's history and the conspiracies it birthed on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Victoria Tomis with Nate DuFort, Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  13. Episode 32: Loch Ness Monster

    24 min 19 October 2021

    There are many tales of monsters throughout history - stories that come and go But, in the Scottish Highlands, there is a legend of a creature whose first recorded sighting in the sixth century A.D has only grown larger and gained more interest as the years go by When we asked our listeners what stories we should tell this season, the single most requested tale was that of.. the Loch Ness Monster Prepare to hear about the origins, hoaxes, and possible explanations for everyone's favorite cryptid on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  14. Episode 31: The Jersey Devil

    22 min 12 October 2021

    Have you ever heard a story about your hometown that you questioned whether or not it was true? Maybe there's a story about a famous person, or something that was invented in your hometown.. or maybe there's a legend of a creature that has lurked in the local woods for over one hundred years If you've ever heard of the New Jersey Pine Barrens ,these are exactly the kinds of stories that have been told locally for generations Prepare to question local folklore with us today as we talk about The Jersey Devil on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, Olivia, and Al You can hear more of Olivia on the Curious Kid Podcast with her father Jacob as they have fun learning about everything from Slime to Aliens Curious Kid Podcast is available everywhere you get podcasts You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  15. Episode 30: Aliens Part 2

    28 min 3 November 2020

    Have you ever heard of Area 51? What about Roswell, New Mexico? What if the supposed alien-related events and conspiracies surrounding these two locations were actually true? As we close out our time looking at the existence of aliens, it's time to look at what we believe versus what we want to believe - all of that on the season finale of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  16. Episode 29: Aliens Part 1

    29 min 27 October 2020

    Think about the last time you saw an alien Was it in a book? Watching a movie? What did it look like? Now, it’s impossible to say exactly when the idea of aliens first occurred to humans on Earth and even more impossible to trace exactly how we conjured up the little green humanoid creatures with big eyes that you're most likely imagining, but today we're going to try and do just that We’ll be talking about all things extra-terrestrial on this special two-part episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  17. Episode 28: Ghost Ships

    25 min 20 October 2020

    You see a crew-less vessel approaching through the fog on a moonless night at sea. can you trust that your eyes were telling you the truth? Is there really a ship sailing with no one aboard? We've talked about the creatures that lurk in the ocean's depths, but what about the traces of the humans that have crossed those same waters? We'll look at these questions and the legend of Ghost Ships on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  18. Episode 27: Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy

    26 min 13 October 2020

    A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and more on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  19. Episode 26: Spiders and Arachnophobia

    30 min 6 October 2020

    Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com For more on Rod Crawford and the Burke Museum check out their website You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  20. Episode 25: Book of the Dead

    30 min 29 September 2020

    What do you think of when you hear the word mummy? Some of us may imagine a bandaged figure, arms outstretched, stumbling through the desert, but did you know that mummification of the dead served another purpose? Mummification is just a small part of a sacred ritual of Going Forth By Day as captured in something we call The Egyptian Book of the Dead But this is no book at all as we will find out on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  21. Introducing: REACH A Space Podcast for Kids

    29 min 23 June 2020

    This week Unspookable presents REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Built for kids and based on questions from kids, REACH educates with entertaining segments, fun at-home experiments, and interviews with subject matter experts & thought partners from leading institutions like the Adler Planetarium, Cosmosphere, and more. Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach. A co-production between Soundsington Media and Sandy Marshall. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. On the first episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What IS space?," "Is Pluto a planet?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?" This week's Activities: “Life of the Pleiades” movie from AdlerSVL and todays guest Aaron Geller Adler Planetarium's "Aquarius Project” interactive website Online interactive about exoplanets and the future of our Solar System Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons Thank you to Aaron Geller, Astronomer at the Adler Planetarium and Northwestern University.

  22. Episode 24: Kraken

    23 min 16 June 2020

    Did you know that more than eighty percent of our ocean is unexplored? Is that why just thinking of the ocean's vastness leaves some of us feeling uneasy? Or is it something more? What lurks in its dark, unmapped depths? We look to uncover this mystery and more as we discuss the Kraken on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi: briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ You can find Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  23. Episode 23: Mothman

    22 min 9 June 2020

    Have you ever heard a story that left you wondering whether or not it was true? Have you ever wondered how some local legends became legends in the first place? We'll look at one of these stories and the actions that amplified it as we discuss the Mothman on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi: briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ You can find Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  24. Episode 22: Centaurs

    22 min 2 June 2020

    Greek mythology is full of amazing characters and creatures, but maybe none so much as those that share both human and animal characteristics What can those that have one foot in one world and one foot in another teach us about ourselves? We will look back at Centaurs, Minotaurs, Pan, and more on this episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi: briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ You can find Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  25. Episode 21: Unicorns

    21 min 26 May 2020

    When you think of a Unicorn, what words come to mind? What if we told you that our current perception was a recent phenomenon and that history may tell a very different tale of this amazing creature On this episode of Unspookable we track over 2000 years of Unicorn lore to get to the bottom of its origins Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi: briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  26. Episode 20: Chupacabra

    21 min 19 May 2020

    Have you ever heard of a Chupacabra? Legends of this creature that attack goats and other livestock exist in Puerto Rico, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and the American southwest On this episode of Unspookable we look to uncover the origins of these legends and the thoughts that aid in shaping our fears Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi: briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ If you’re interested in learning more about Puerto Rico while hearing some great, family friendly audio fiction, check out the podcast Timestorm by Cocotazo Media Timestorm follows the time traveling Ventura Twins on a mission to preserve their Puerto Rican heritage - and we here at Unspookable are big fans of the show’s storytelling and educational mission We encourage you to check it out at www.cocotazomedia.com or wherever you get your podcasts Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  27. Episode 19: Dragons

    21 min 12 May 2020

    How are stories created? What makes a story worth sharing? Would you be surprised to find out that people are telling the same stories all over the world? That's certainly the case with this week's topic of Dragons Dragons exist in stories dating all of the way back to the beginnings of recorded history and on this episode of Unspookable we set out to answer why Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi: briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  28. Bonus: The Black Plague and the history of pandemics

    24 min 2 April 2020

    On this special episode of Unspookable we look back at The Black Plague and other historical pandemics to see how working together and trusting science can help in times of confusion We also hear from our child contributors who discuss social distancing and how they're handling being home from school Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitcheshttps://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/ Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  29. Episode 18: Witches Part 2

    24 min 19 November 2019

    Have you ever been judged or judged others because they weren't like you? While some part of this is natural, our differences are what make us interesting and give us great opportunities to learn about others Now have you ever heard of the Salem Witch Trials? On part two of a very special two part episode of Unspookable we look at the history of witchcraft, how acceptance of these practices has changed over time, and what happens when people's judgment goes too far Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitcheshttps://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/ Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

  30. Episode 17: Witches Part 1

    22 min 12 November 2019

    Do witches really exist? If so, what does it mean to be a witch? And are witches inherently good or bad? The answers to these questions have changed over time and you might be surprised to find out some of the answers Give a listen to part one of a very special two part episode of Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitcheshttps://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/ Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart

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