Best Gated Galaxies Podcasts (2025)

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🌋 Why Do Volcanoes Erupt? [STEMcraft Friday: Lava Lakes and Earth’s Gooey Middle] 12:07

1d ago12:07

12:07

🌋 Lava lakes, exploding mountains, and Minecraft science?! In this fiery episode of STEMcraft Friday, Emma, Dr. Owl, Ziggy 🤖, and Herbert 🧑‍🌾 investigate what makes volcanoes erupt—and why the Earth is still so hot inside! 💥 Learn how magma becomes lava 🥚 Discover why Earth is like a giant boiled egg 🗿 Travel back to ancient Pompeii 🌍 And explore h…

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Where Does Poop Go? [The Secret Life of Flushed Stuff] 8:18

2d ago8:18

8:18

💩 FLUSH! And just like that… poop is gone forever... or is it? 🕳️🌀 Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they dive into the underground world of toilets, pipes, poop sludge, and poop-powered electricity! From sewer tunnels to stink-proof bacteria, you'll discover where poop really goes — and how it might even light up a city! ⚡🚽🌆 Play along with “Flush …

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Where Does Poop Come From? [Your Body’s Super Poop Machine] 11:23

3d ago11:23

11:23

💩 Have you ever wondered where poop comes from? In this laugh-and-learn adventure, Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy shrink down and take a ride through the amazing digestive system! From chomping food in your mouth to gurgling stomach soup and twisty intestines, you’ll discover how your body turns meals into energy — and poop! 🌽Plus, you’ll hear your own b…

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Speaking of the Smog with Dominick Nero and Joshua Rivera (feat. Gravity Rush, Final Fantasy IX, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, UFO50) 2:10:34

3d ago2:10:34

2:10:34

Gravity Rush and Silent Hill are smog-likes Follow Joshua: https://bsky.app/profile/jmrivera.bsky.social Follow Dom: https://bsky.app/profile/dominicknero.bsky.social Listen to Eye of the Duck: https://eyeoftheduckpod.com/listenDiscussed: Gotenks, the Gravity Rush series, Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama Reacts to Shock Closure of The Evil With…

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Where Does Water Come From? [Water Cycle & Clean Water] 10:10

4d ago10:10

10:10

💧 Where does water come from—and where does it go? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they follow the incredible journey of water through the water cycle! From oceans and clouds to snowy mountains and backyard puddles, discover how water travels, why clean water is precious 🌍, and how you can help protect it. Along the way, you’ll hear silly jokes, f…

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Anthony Fauci on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents 45:05

4d ago45:05

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Welcome to a world where medicine meets politics: a space that brings together scientific research, government wrangling, public push-back and healthcare conspiracies… Dr Anthony Fauci was the Director of America’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly four decades, during which time he not only helped study, treat and pr…

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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London) 1:26:36

5d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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From Gates to Googols: The Big STEM Quiz! 5:07

5d ago5:07

5:07

🦉 Hoot-hoot! Happy Memorial Day! Got your thinking caps on? Join Dr. Owl, the ever-curious Emma, and the hilariously haywire Ziggy the Robot for a super special Big Review Quiz Show! We're taking a fun flight back through last week's amazing adventures. Can you remember how robots use Logic Gates to make decisions? Do you know the real reason the M…

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What’s a Biome? Exploring Minecraft’s Wildest Animal Homes [STEMcraft Friday: The Science Behind Minecraft] 10:30

8d ago10:30

10:30

🌎In this adventure-filled episode of STEMcraft Friday, Dr. Owl, Emma, and Herbert journey through Minecraft's wildest biomes! 🐾 From grassy plains and steamy jungles to snowy tundras, swampy wetlands, and scorching deserts, discover how animals survive in their natural “neighborhoods” — also known as biomes! Why do camels store fat in their humps? …

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How Do Robots Think? [Binary Logic and Logic Gates Explained for Kids] 9:08

9d ago9:08

9:08

🤖 Can a robot decide when to dance, snack, or launch a cookie cannon? In this logic-filled episode of STEM with Dr. Owl, Emma wonders how robots “think” — and learns they follow special rules called binary logic. With the help of Ziggy the silly robot, kids explore how AND, OR, and NOT gates help machines make decisions, one step at a time. Play al…

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Moon Mysteries Explained! 10:52

10d ago10:52

10:52

🌙 Ever wondered just how far away our shimmery Moon is? Or why it sometimes looks like a giant circle and other times like a skinny banana? Join the wise Dr. Owl, the ever-curious Emma, and the hilariously helpful Ziggy the Robot as they blast off on a lunar adventure in "STEM with Dr. Owl"! In this episode, young explorers (ages 5-9) will uncover …

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I Want to Be Potboy! (with Robin and Tori!) 1:33:04

10d ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Lo! To be made of clay and build a deck of the finest cards crafted from the hand of mine God. Follow Robin: https://bsky.app/profile/robinbombus.bsky.social Listen to Girl Mode: https://linktr.ee/girlmodepod Follow Tori: https://bsky.app/profile/toridp98.bsky.social Listen to Press Start: https://linktr.ee/press_startpod Discussed: Anxiety, secret…

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What Can One Dollar Do? [Value, Choice, and Saving Explained for Kids] 11:59

11d ago11:59

11:59

💵 Can one dollar buy a toy? A snack? A shiny robot sticker?! Join Dr. Owl, the wise guide, Emma, the curious kid, and Ziggy, the hilarious robot, as they dive into the amazing world of a single dollar! Discover what a dollar is really worth, how we make super-smart choices about what to buy, and explore the exciting adventures of spending and savin…

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What's the Biggest Number? 8:12

12d ago8:12

8:12

🔢 How big is a googol? What about a googolplex?! In this super-sized episode of STEM with Dr. Owl, Emma, Ziggy, and Dr. Owl explore the biggest numbers ever imagined — from billions to googols, and even numbers too big to fit in the universe! You'll learn how fast numbers grow, build your own “monster number,” and discover who invented the word goo…

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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine) 1:08:55

13d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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How Sand Turns Into Glass [STEMcraft Friday: the Science Behind Minecraft] 11:00

15d ago11:00

11:00

🏖️In this sparkly episode of STEMcraft Friday, Emma is building a treehouse and needs windows — which means it’s time to turn sand into glass! 🪟 But how does that actually work? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, Ziggy the robot 🤖, and Herbert the villager as they explore the real-world science behind Minecraft’s glass blocks. Discover how heat transforms sand, h…

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The Great Vitamin Quest! 10:02

16d ago10:02

10:02

🍓🍌🍊Ready for an adventure? Hoot-hoot! Join Dr. Owl, energetic Emma, and the ever-curious Ziggy the Robot on The Great Vitamin Quest! Discover the amazing tiny "keys" called vitamins (like A, C, and D!) that unlock your body's energy and strength. Can you guess which fuzzy kiwi fruit 🥝 packs the biggest Vitamin C punch? Or which orange veggie 🥕 is t…

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Amazing DNA, Explained for Kids 12:00

17d ago12:00

12:00

🧬 Ever wonder what makes you YOU? Join Dr. Owl, curious Emma, and silly Ziggy the Robot on a fun adventure to discover DNA! In this "STEM with Dr. Owl" episode (perfect for explorers aged 5-9), we explain what DNA is using easy analogies like a "secret instruction book." Learn how DNA works to decide your eye color and other traits, where your uniq…

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Table for One, Please! (feat StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, Super Mariomon, Promise Mascot Agency) 1:12:37

17d ago1:12:37

1:12:37

This week on Into the Aether: The unique pleasures of reading a book. Discussed: Medieval Times in Lyndhurst New Jersey, StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, Nemo622 on Kofi, Super Mariomon, Super Mariomon! by Alpharad on YouTube, Cure (film) on Wikipedia, Promise Mascot Agency --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd…

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What's Up with Belly Buttons? 11:13

18d ago11:13

11:13

👋 Hey explorers! Ever look at your tummy and wonder, "What's up with my belly button?" Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the super-silly Ziggy for a fun, science-y look at your very first scar! We'll discover its amazing secret story from before you were born (hint: it was a superhero lifeline! ✨). Plus, get ready for a whale of a surprise – do these giant o…

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How BIG is a Billion?! Counting, Stacking & Steps! 9:13

19d ago9:13

9:13

🤔 Ever tried to imagine the number one billion? It sounds big, but how big is it really? Join Dr. Owl, the ever-curious Emma, and the hilariously zappy Ziggy the Robot on a mind-stretching adventure to grasp this GIGANTIC number! In this fun-filled episode of "STEM with Dr. Owl," we use awesome comparisons kids can understand: How many years would …

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Check Out Hit Singles 3:12

20d ago3:12

3:12

Brought to you by the team that brought you Wolf 359, you know it's going to be good. Faith Adler has crossed the country to spend the summer in NYC. There she meets David, and the two of them quickly get mired in ... something. It's complicated. Together with friends Tori, Matt, and Ginah, Faith and David navigate situationships, friendships, foun…

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Flip the Switch! All About Circuits [STEMcraft Friday: the Science Behind Minecraft] 10:24

22d ago10:24

10:24

💡 Get ready to power up your STEM skills with a Minecraft adventure! Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they visit Herbert the Villager, whose cookie machine is causing hilarious chaos! 🍪🐄 🕹️Learn all about circuits, switches, and how they work both in Minecraft (using redstone!) and in the real world. Discover the science behind buttons, levers, and pressur…

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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha) 2:24:07

23d ago2:24:07

2:24:07

Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…

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Amazing Animal Moms: A Mother's Day STEM Special 9:23

23d ago9:23

9:23

🐾 Happy Mother's Day from STEM with Dr. Owl! Join Dr. Owl, curious Emma, and the ever-so-silly Ziggy the Robot on a heartwarming adventure celebrating the most incredible moms in the animal kingdom. This special episode shares amazing true stories of love, sacrifice, and survival that will inspire awe in kids and parents alike! Learn how dedicated …

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Float or Sink? Density Explained for Kids! 11:54

24d ago11:54

11:54

🧊 Ever wondered why ice cubes bob happily in your drink instead of sinking to the bottom? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the hilarious Ziggy the Robot in this super fun episode of STEM with Dr. Owl! Play along with their exciting game show, "Float or Sink?!", as they test everyday objects like rocks and oil before tackling the mysterious ice cube. Discove…

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Are You Sick? (feat. Nubby's Number Factory, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, Megaman Battle Network, Rogue Galaxy) 1:41:54

24d ago1:41:54

1:41:54

If you use Cacio e Pere to upload Megaman to the Snot Fridge that'll maximize your Schwarzenegger for early Holes. Discussed: Cacio e pere, The Silver Spoon, True Lies, Batman & Robin (1997) by Eye of the Duck, Nubby's Number Factory, Poop Butt, A Video About Digging A Hole by Jacob Geller on YouTube, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, ISLA…

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The Puddle Detectives & The Evaporation Escape [Evaporation Explained for Kids] 8:13

25d ago8:13

8:13

💧 Where did the giant puddle go?! Join Detective Emma and Dr. Owl in this fun science mystery podcast episode for kids! Follow the clues (sunshine, warmth!) to solve the Case of the Vanishing Puddle. Discover the amazing science of evaporation – how heat energy makes tiny water molecules escape into the air as invisible water vapor. Perfect for cur…

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Who is the fastest animal in the world? [Cheetah, Sailfish and Peregrine Falcon] 9:23

26d ago9:23

9:23

🚀 Ready, set, GO! Which animal is the absolute fastest on Earth? Join Emma and Dr. Owl for the exciting Fastest Animal Showdown, a fun race for kids! Discover if the super-speedy Cheetah wins on land, if the Sailfish out-swims everyone in the ocean, or if the incredible diving Peregrine Falcon takes the prize from the sky. Dr. Owl explains the amaz…

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Mining Like a Geologist [STEMcraft Friday - the Science Behind Minecraft] 8:58

29d ago8:58

8:58

⛏️ Dig into Minecraft’s caves and uncover real geological treasures! In this adventure-packed episode of STEMcraft, Emma, Dr. Owl, and Herbert the villager go on a journey through Minecraft’s underground layers to explore why we mine for coal, iron, and diamonds. Learn how ancient swamps created the coal we burn today, how lava turns into iron-rich…

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A Day in the Life of Mr. Tree [Photosynthesis explained for kids] 9:09

1M ago9:09

9:09

🌳 Ever wonder what it's really like to be a tree? Join Emma and Dr. Owl on a magical journey into the heart of the Whispering Woods to meet a very special guest: Mr. Tree! He's a wise, kind, ancient oak who has lived for hundreds of years and is a dear friend of Dr. Owl. Listen closely as Mr. Tree shares the amazing story of his day, from greeting …

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Metal Olympics: Strong vs. Light vs. Shiny! [Gold, Aluminum and Titanium ] 10:27

1M ago10:27

10:27

🥇 Get ready for the Metal Olympics! Which material will win the ultimate showdown: dazzling Gold, lightweight Aluminum, or super-strong Titanium? Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they host hilarious challenges to crown the strongest, lightest, and shiniest metal champion. Discover their amazing properties and find out which one is the ace for building airp…

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Creed of Grit (feat. Clair Obscur, Baldur's Gate 3, and Blue Prince) 1:43:07

1M ago1:43:07

1:43:07

I'm six feet from the game, and I'm playin' BDS Info: https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Discussed: It's RPG Week, no we won't be playing the Oblivion remake, but Skyblivion comes out later this year, Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, Blue Prince, The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary by Jeffrey Parkin for Polygon, Clair Obscur: Expedit…

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The Mystery of the Musical Strings 8:50

1M ago8:50

8:50

🎸 Ever wonder why strumming a guitar can sound happy one moment and sad the next? 🤔 Join Detective Emma and the wise Dr. Owl on a super fun musical mystery! They become sound detectives to investigate why different guitar chords make such different sounds. Get ready to discover exciting clues about how guitar strings vibrate (wiggle!) to make sound…

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Viking Sails to Super Ships! 8:52

1M ago8:52

8:52

⏳ Whoosh! Jump aboard with Dr. Owl and Emma in the incredible Time-Travel Boat Museum! Hold on tight as they zip through history in this fun STEM adventure, nearly colliding with different eras. They'll explore mighty Viking longships powered by wind and oars, marvel at noisy steamboats chugging with steam engines, and stand atop massive modern con…

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episode one hundred & twelve: Don't piss off your narrators 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

I'M SORRY, WHAT? HANG ON, LET ME GET TO A QUIETER PLACE, JUST A SECOND.... Phew. That's better. Things have gone bananarama aboard the Oz 9, and the crew has spent the last few hours trying not to get dysentery or squashed crossing a digital freeway. A few folks are hanging out in Meanwhile, which is basically a Narrators' Neverland with a few extr…

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Why is Minecraft So Blocky? Pixels Explained! [STEMcraft Saturday - Learn the science behind Minecraft] 9:14

1M ago9:14

9:14

🧱 Ever wonder why everything in Minecraft looks so blocky? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and their new friend Herbert the Villager in the very first episode of STEMcraft Saturday: The Science Behind Minecraft! Dive into the amazing world of digital screens and discover the secrets of tiny pixels – the building blocks of every picture you see! Learn how milli…

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How Old is Our Earth? 9:51

1M ago9:51

9:51

🌍 How old is our amazing planet Earth? Emma's friend Nathan asked this BIG question, and now Emma is super curious too! Join her and Dr. Owl on a fun guessing adventure through time. Is Earth 100 years old? 1,000? Older than castles, mammoths, or even DINOSAURS?! Find out Earth's truly mind-boggling age (it's in the BILLIONS!) and discover the cool…

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Why is the Ocean Blue? 9:36

1M ago9:36

9:36

🌊 Ever stared at the big, beautiful ocean and wondered WHY it's blue? Join curious Emma and the wise Dr. Owl right on the beach as they uncover the sparkling science secrets! Learn how sunlight and water molecules dance together, why a glass of water looks clear but the deep sea is blue, and discover the surprising reason the ocean sometimes looks …

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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 2:39:59

1M ago2:39:59

2:39:59

Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basilisk" (48:29), "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longi…

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People We Look Up To: Isaac Newton 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

See poster on our Instagram page. 🌟 Welcome to "People We Look Up To" on STEM with Dr. Owl! In this episode, join Emma and Dr. Owl as they introduce one of history's greatest thinkers: Isaac Newton! Ever wondered why things fall down? Discover the real story behind Newton and the falling apple, and learn about the invisible force called gravity – E…

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PODCAST (Collect 4 Coins) (feat. Blue Prince, Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Dark Cloud) 1:46:01

1M ago1:46:01

1:46:01

Once you figure out how to work with the RNG you can upgrade the show from "low-key" to "high-key". Discussed: Stephen's time at C2E2, Making the Aether 2025 ($5+ Patron exclusive), Blue Prince (🚨GENERAL MECHANICAL AND ROOM SPOILERS🚨), Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Myst, Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NE…

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The Journey of a Plastic Bottle (Earth Day Special) 9:01

1M ago9:01

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🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with Emma and Dr. Owl! At the beach, they discover a plastic bottle and follow its exciting recycling journey—from the recycling bin to a brand-new life as clothes, toys, and more. Learn about plastic recycling, beach cleanup, how recycling works, and why saving the planet matters. Perfect for curious kids who love science, na…

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Brian Schmidt on Nobel Prize-winning supernovae and the joys of making wine 28:39

1M ago28:39

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Have you ever pondered the fact that the universe is expanding? And not only that, it's expanding at an increasing speed - meaning everything around us is getting further and further away? If that isolating thought makes you feel slightly panicked, don't worry: this programme also contains wine! Brian Schmidt is a Distinguished Professor of Astroph…

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