Tumble Presents Girl Tales

A special “tickle attack” Mailbag edition of Tumble! We’re tackling your questions about whether animals can be tickled, and why we laugh when we’re tickled. David Leavens, a professor of psychology, helps us break down the not-so-silly science of tickling. Plus, a brand NEW SONG ...  Show more

Do trees think? That’s what our listener Alden wants to know. He has an idea that scientists might study mushroom roots to find out if trees are sending messages. Is that true? And if so, what do trees have to say?!We travel deep into the forest with a young soil scientist named ...  Show more

Today's episode is special guest story from our friends at Girl Tales! It's written by Monet Hurst-Mendoza, features performances by Jen Anaya, Jacqueline Guillen, Annie Henk, and Benjamin Manno, and is produced by Chad Chenail and executive produced by Rebecca Cunningham. Girl ...  Show more

Today we're posting an episode from our friends at Girl Tales Podcast. Girl Tales is a Webby Award winning kids' podcast of feminist stories. Search for “Girl Tales” to find & listen to Girl Tales wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play ga ...  Show more

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dance and sing and shine in front of a huge crowd. And one day she would find her voice, and do just that… Her name… is Amanda. [This episode originally aired in October, 2021.] About the Narrator Jacqueline Green followed ...  Show more

Today's story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, our friend and the Founder and Host of Girl Tales the magical podcast where fairytales, myths, and legends are reimagined with modern, brave, and adventurous girls at the center of the story! In today's story we learn about Emily D ...  Show more