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How We Explore

National Geographic

12 episodes · in order

How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way. From digging for ancient artifacts to gazing at the stars, these National Geographic Explorers have had adventures in the farthest-flung reaches of the world, and in their own backyards. They are scientists, explorers, and leaders who took risks and overcame problems to become who they are today. We want to share some of their amazing stories with you—and show you How We Explore.

Episodes

  1. Introducing: How We Explore

    · 0:35 · Trailer

    How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration…

  2. S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

    · 10 min · S1 E1

    Inspired as a young child by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Nora Shawki fell in love with the history of her country of Egypt. In this episode, we hear about discovering ancient treasures, sending lots of emails,…

  3. S1E2 - Ecologist Dominique Gonçalves

    · 11 min · S1 E2

    One of the first times Dominique Gonçalves saw an elephant, it charged her. Yet she has devoted her life to studying them. In this episode, we hear about roundabout ways to find the thing you love, human-wildlife…

  4. S1E3 - Expedition Leader Mallory Dimmitt

    · 15 min · S1 E3

    Mallory Dimmitt loves paddling and has used her athletic abilities to contribute to the scientific conversation. In this episode, we hear about wildlife corridors, over 2,000 miles of tropical forests, massive amounts…

  5. S1E4 - Paleontologist Aubrey Roberts

    · 13 min · S1 E4

    Like many kids, Aubrey Roberts was obsessed with dinosaurs, and learned later that you can have job a working with them! Or rather, their bones. In this episode, we hear about ancient reptiles that aren’t dinosaurs,…

  6. S1E5 - Planetary Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson

    · 13 min · S1 E5

    Sarah Stewart Johnson knows a lot about motherhood and the surface of Mars—she has it all! In this episode, we hear about freezing temperatures, children in the field, life on other planets, and the importance of role…

  7. S1E6 - Photographer Jenny Adler

    · 9:47 · S1 E6

    Jenny Adler loved diving and taking photographs. Little did she know that her photographs would serve as a record of the decline of an important species. In this episode, we hear about cave diving, freshwater springs,…

  8. S1E7 - Volcanologist Stephanie Grocke

    · 14 min · S1 E7

    If you’ve ever thought the weather was difficult to predict, you should try Stephanie Grocke’s job—predicting volcanoes! In this episode, we hear about a seven-hour hike, cloudy days, and emergency evacuations. ---…

  9. S1E8 - Linguistic Anthropologist Sandhya Narayanan

    · 14 min · S1 E8

    Growing up in a language-rich environment, Sandhya Narayanan began to wonder about how languages work. In this episode, we hear about multilingualism, language loss, and how sheep can ruin your field work. --- This…

  10. S1E9 - Journalist and Marine Biologist Clare Fieseler

    · 16 min · S1 E9

    From a side project in college, to a book and lifelong advocacy campaign, Clare Fieseler uses her artistic talent to bring awareness to women in STEM. In this episode, we hear about how the confluence of journalism and…

  11. S1E10 - Astronomer Munazza Alam and Photographer Gabby Salazar

    · 13 min · S1 E10

    Now that you’ve heard Munazza and Gabby talk about other Explorers, it’s time to hear about their work! In this episode, we hear about collaboration in STEM spaces, hot Jupiter-like planets, curiosity, community, and…

  12. Repost: S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

    · 10 min

    In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut's Tomb, we're hosting a Podcast Party! Check out all the other participating kids podcasts who are making episodes on Ancient Egypt: Oct 19th - Flip and…

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