12: Space Swimming & Scrunching w/ Coach Sam

Watch 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 Therapy and Progressive Body Weight Training. Samantha has competed in equestrian sports, powerlifting, and triathlon.

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Samantha Rothberg 

Edited by Ian Arthure Sorrentino 

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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Laika 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 Bachelor of Arts and PhD degrees studying bats and now works for Bat Conservation International. She is also a National Geographic Explorer and AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador and loves to connect with kids to inspire their interest in nature and wildlife!

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Dr Kristen Lear 

Edited by Paula Pickreign

Written by Aly O'Connor

Produced by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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What 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. and Chicago, grown from 300 to 6,000 members, and created The National Media Literacy Alliance bringing together teacher member organizations from every subject area. Before working at NAMLE, Michelle worked in children's television production. She lives in NYC with her husband, her rock star kids (google them) and her dog, Auggie. She prefers life before the pandemic but is getting by.

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Michelle Ciulla Lipkin 

Edited by Ian Arthure Sorrentino 

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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It’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 include Meow Wolf, House of Yes, and Chris Wink of the Blue Man Group. Check them out at https://www.nateandhila.com/

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr, Hila Perry, & Nathan Dufour Oglesby

Edited by Ian Arthure Sorrentino

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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We 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 novel, designing multiple exhibits for the New York Hall of Science, and hosting a podcast called Exolore about facts-based fictional worldbuilding. You can learn more about Moiya on her website, moiyamctier.com

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Moiya McTier

Edited by Paula Pickreign 

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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Asteroids! 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, FRCms, Trigger Point Therapy and Progressive Body Weight Training. Samantha has competed in equestrian sports, powerlifting, and triathlon.

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Samantha Rothberg 

Edited by Ian Arthure Sorrentino 

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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 Storms 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 chasing for 6 years and has 5 years of forecasting experience. She co-founded her own private meteorological consulting company, Thermodynamic Solutions LLC ("TDS Weather"), in 2016 which provides customized weather forecasts to various industries including snow removal and landscaping, hospitals, minor league baseball, NFL training camps, outdoor event venues, farmers, sled dog teams, and more. Beth also gives weather-related talks at elementary schools each year, discussing storm development, storm chasing, and weather safety. Some of her non-weather-related hobbies include photography, conducting paranormal investigations, golfing, fishing, and traveling.

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Beth Carpenter 

Edited by Melissa Virzi

Mastered by Paula Pickreign

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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What'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 angry kitties, because she knows they're just misunderstood.

Featuring Tessa Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr & Dr. Jessica Kania

Edited by Ian Arthur Sorrentino  

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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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Are 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 

Produced & Written by Alec Plasker

Produced & Researched by 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 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’!

Sign up for the SpaceBus e-Blast to get  new episodes delivered to your inbox every school day: https://www.spacebuspodcast.com/

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Bugs 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 Hersh, Liz Gerger, Matthew S Starr Kristie Reddick & Jessica Honaker

Edited by Ian Arthure Sorrentino

Produced & Written by Matthew S Starr

Produced & Researched by 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 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’!

Sign up for the SpaceBus e-Blast to get  new episodes delivered to your inbox every school day: https://www.spacebuspodcast.com/

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