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.
What this show covers
fieldworknatural hazardsvolcanologywomen in STEMsciencecuriosityastronomyuncertaintySTEM collaborationcommunitylanguage losslinguistic anthropologymultilingualismscience careersArchaeology
What listeners will find here
A volcanologist’s world of long hikes, cloud cover, and urgent evacuations
Volcanologist Stephanie Grocke talks about the challenge of predicting volcanoes, where uncertainty can be even tougher than forecasting weather. The episode hints at a fieldwork-heavy story shaped by a seven-hour hike, cloudy conditions, and emergency evacuations.
Hot Jupiters, curiosity, and creative teamwork with Munazza Alam and Gabby Salazar
Astronomer Munazza Alam and photographer Gabby Salazar turn the focus to their own work in an episode about collaboration in STEM spaces, hot Jupiter-like planets, curiosity, community, and living with uncertainty. It sounds geared toward listeners who enjoy science alongside the human side of exploration.
How multilingualism, language loss, and one very unhelpful sheep shaped Sandhya Narayanan’s work
Linguistic anthropologist Sandhya Narayanan reflects on growing up in a language-rich environment and how that sparked her curiosity about how languages work. The episode touches on multilingualism, language loss, and a fieldwork mishap involving sheep.
How King Tut’s tomb inspired archaeologist Nora Shawki
Ancient Egypt is the focus here, through archaeologist Nora Shawki’s path from childhood inspiration to real discoveries. The episode connects King Tut’s tomb, buried cities, and the persistence it takes to pursue archaeology.
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