Best Exploratorium Podcasts (2024)

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Trailer | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 1:17

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Audio Guide San Francisco | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day Welcome to "Audio Guide San Francisco | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day," your essential companion for discovering the best of San Francisco, from iconic landmarks to hidden treasures, all within a single day! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to explore,…

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Introduction | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 2:06

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Audio Guide San Francisco | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day Welcome to "Audio Guide San Francisco | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day," your essential companion for discovering the best of San Francisco, from iconic landmarks to hidden treasures, all within a single day! Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to explore,…

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🖼️ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 6:05

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🖼️ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is a world-renowned institution that houses an incredible collection of modern and contemporary art. With seven floors of galleries and exhibitions featuring everything from painting and sculpture to photography and digital art, SFMOMA is a must-visit for…

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🛍️ Union Square | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:55

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🛍️ Union Square, San Francisco Union Square is the vibrant heart of San Francisco’s shopping, dining, and entertainment scene. Famous for its high-end retail stores, luxury hotels, art galleries, and bustling holiday events, Union Square is a must-visit for both tourists and locals alike. Whether you’re here to shop, dine, or simply people-watch, U…

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🏮 Chinatown | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:36

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🏮 Chinatown, San Francisco Welcome to Chinatown, San Francisco—one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in North America! Established in the mid-1800s, Chinatown is a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the Chinese-American experience. From traditional temples and bustling markets to delicious dim sum…

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🚋 Cable Car Museum | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 7:17

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Step back in time and explore one of San Francisco’s most iconic modes of transportation at the Cable Car Museum! Located in the Nob Hill neighborhood, this free museum offers a fascinating look into the history, engineering, and operation of San Francisco’s world-famous cable cars. Whether you’re a history buff, a transportation enthusiast, or jus…

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🍝 North Beach (Little Italy) | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 6:11

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🍝 North Beach (Little Italy) Welcome to North Beach, San Francisco’s historic Little Italy! Known for its rich Italian heritage, charming streets, and vibrant café culture, North Beach offers a slice of old-world charm in the heart of the city. Whether you’re here to savor authentic Italian cuisine, sip espresso at a sidewalk café, or explore the a…

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🗼 Coit Tower | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:05

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🗼 Coit Tower Perched high atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and bay. Built in 1933, this 210-foot tall tower is not only known for its sweeping vistas but also for its stunning murals depicting life in 1930s California. Whether you’re a history buff, a ph…

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🔬 Exploratorium | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 7:24

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🔬 Exploratorium Welcome to the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s premier interactive science, art, and human perception museum! Located at Pier 15 along the Embarcadero, the Exploratorium is a playground for curious minds, offering hands-on exhibits that encourage discovery and exploration. Whether you’re traveling with kids, friends, or on your own, …

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🏝️ Alcatraz Island | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 6:12

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🏝️ Alcatraz Island Welcome to Alcatraz Island, one of San Francisco’s most famous and intriguing landmarks! Known for its notorious former prison, "The Rock" offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into history, as well as breathtaking views of the city and bay. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a unique adventure, this guide will hel…

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🦭 Pier 39 | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:58

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🦭 Pier 39 Welcome to Pier 39, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and fun-filled destinations! Situated right along the scenic waterfront, Pier 39 offers a mix of lively entertainment, family-friendly attractions, fresh seafood, and, of course, its most famous residents: the sea lions! Whether you’re here for the delicious eats, the views, or the p…

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🦀 Fisherman’s Wharf | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 4:52

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🦀 Fisherman’s Wharf Welcome to Fisherman’s Wharf, one of San Francisco’s most bustling and iconic neighborhoods! Known for its fresh seafood, lively atmosphere, and stunning bay views, Fisherman’s Wharf is a must-see for any visitor to the city. Whether you’re diving into a bowl of clam chowder or exploring the historical sites, this guide will hel…

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🍫 Ghirardelli Square | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:15

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🍫 Ghirardelli Square Welcome to Ghirardelli Square, where history, chocolate, and incredible views come together! Originally a 19th-century chocolate factory, it’s now a bustling hub filled with shops, restaurants, and of course, the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate. Whether you’re here for the sweets, the shopping, or just a relaxing afternoon by the …

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🌀 Lombard Street | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:10

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🌀 Lombard Street Welcome to Lombard Street, one of San Francisco’s most famous and quirky landmarks! Known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” this iconic zig-zag road, lined with beautiful homes and blooming flowers, is a must-see for visitors. Whether you’re walking down its steep curves or taking in the view from the top, this guide will en…

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🏛️ Palace of Fine Arts | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:39

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🏛️ Palace of Fine Arts Welcome to one of San Francisco’s most stunning architectural treasures! The Palace of Fine Arts is a beautiful, serene spot that feels like a slice of Europe tucked right into the city. Whether you’re interested in its history, enjoying a peaceful walk, or capturing that perfect photo, here’s everything you need to know to m…

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🌉 Golden Gate Bridge (Vista Point) | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 5:26

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🌉 Golden Gate Bridge Welcome to one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks! Whether you're taking in the breathtaking views, walking across the bridge, or snapping the perfect photo, here’s everything you need to make the most of your visit to the Golden Gate Bridge. Below, I've put together a handy list of tips, tricks, and insider recommendatio…

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Outro | Walking Tour of San Francisco in a Day 2:01

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Thanks for joining our tour. If you liked it, recommend it to a friend and give us a review on the podcast platform of your choice.By Orello

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Episode 34: Grandmaster Bam Bams House Music Exploritorium Episode 34 1:00:00

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Authentic, Emotional Experiences: A Talk with Outdoor Educator Lacie Ownbey 19:56

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For an outdoor educator, what is the value of an authentic experience? How can you guide your learners to affective engagement -- an attitudinal, emotional connection with the material you're sharing? That's the topic I discuss today with Lacie Ownbey, educator at the Indianapolis Zoo. She shares her adventures with dolphins, seals, and sharks to g…

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Include Everyone: Exploratorium Explainers Gianna & Gwen 21:48

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On this week’s podcast episode, I have a conversation with two Explainer-Facilitators from the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s storied palace of science, art, and perception. Gwen Payne and Gianna Calamar both participate in the Exploratorium’s diversity and inclusion efforts, and we talk a lot today about how including everyone improves the visitor…

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The Art of Interpretation: Talking with State Park Interpreter Elise McFarland 28:35

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On this week’s podcast, I talk with Elise McFarland, an Interpretation and Education Manager for the California State Park system. In her far-ranging job, she’s responsible for several parks’ cultural resources and, of course, many levels and modes of interpretation. Like many informal educators – especially outdoor educators in regional parks – El…

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Working with Informal Education Volunteers: A Conversation with Teacher-Trainer Brittany Sabol 22:25

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On this week’s podcast, I talk with science educator Brittany Sabol. She’s the training director at Environmental Volunteers, an organization that turns everyday folks into extraordinary informal educators who go into classrooms to provide science enrichments. On the blog, I have a post about volunteer training, often a big part of informal educati…

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Nature-Based Learning in the Field: A Conversation with Naturalist Claire Dobie 27:35

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On this week’s podcast, I talk with Minnesota naturalist Claire Dobie. Nature-based education is popular – who doesn’t like a field trip? But we don’t talk as much about how learning while immersed in the outdoors, in nature, can impact student behavior and outcomes. Claire and I discuss the profession of naturalist and the “nature” of “nature-base…

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Making Connections -- and Music! A conversation with music teacher Jim Cornfoot 24:41

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On this week’s podcast, I talk with piano teacher Jim Cornfoot from Memphis, Tennessee. We talk about the kinds of connections non-classroom teachers make with their students. For some informal educators like piano teachers, those connections can last for years. There’s a huge body of research around affective connection and how it impacts learning…

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Nature-Based Education at a Zoo Preschool: A conversation with zoo educator Eileen Garcia-Sanchez 18:33

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On this week’s podcast, I talk with Eileen Garcia-Sanchez of the San Antonio Zoo in Texas. It’s a fully-accredited preschool that takes a lot of its inspiration from the world of outdoor education. At the school, children spend a majority of their time outdoors, on both the school’s outdoor campus and in the zoo itself. Eileen and I talk about natu…

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From Physical Response to Visitor Engagement: A conversation with aquarium educator Jim DePompei 19:38

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This week, I talk with Jim DePompei of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in Los Angeles. We talk about visitor engagement during the pandemic and, of course, doing the grunion dance. Grunion are small fish and pretty unremarkable except for this one thing: they dance. Grunion visit wide, sandy beaches in Southern California and use wavelets to coast as …

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"Small Town, Big Museum": A conversation with science educator Kady Yeomans 18:02

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For our inagural podcast, I talk with science educator Kady Yeomans of the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. The small city is the museum hotspot of rural Georgia, and the 100,000-foot Tellus is their crown jewel. Kady and I talk about techniques for working a museum floor and also, what happens when controversial topics come up, like…

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First Episode Teaser! 0:51

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Hey, are you an Informal Educator? Museum Guide? Naturalist? Coach? Music Teacher? Zoo Teacher? The Classroom Beyond, an informal education podcast, launches next week! For our very first episode, we talk with Kady Yeomans, a science museum educator in Georgia. Listen in for a little taste! Every Tuesday, we'll talk with a different informal educat…

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Episode 33: Grandmaster Bam Bam Episode 33 1:00:00

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November 8th, 2022

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The Classroom Beyond is Coming Nov. 29, 2022! 1:02

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Coming soon: The Classroom Beyond, the podcast for informal educators! We'll be chatting with naturalists, coaches, music teachers, museum guides, and docents -- all of us who teach outside of the classroom! We're dropping our first episode on November 29th. Here's a little taste of what's to come -- subscribe now and stay tuned! Site: https://www.…

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Teaser: The Classroom Beyond is Coming 1:20

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Coming soon: The Classroom Beyond, the podcast for informal educators! We'll be chatting with naturalists, coaches, music teachers, museum guides, and docents -- all of us who teach outside of the classroom! We're dropping our first episode on November 29th. Here's a little taste of what's to come -- subscribe now and stay tuned! Episode: http://th…

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Professor Gerardine Meaney (Director, Humanities Institute) - Welcome and introductory remarks. 5:27

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Welcome and introductory remarks by Professor Gerardine Meaney (Director, Humanities Institute)By Digital Humanities Exploratorium

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Fiona Whelan and Gillian O Connor - Policing Dialogues. 18:05

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Fiona Whelan and Gillian O Connor on Policing Dialogues - A Case Study of a Long-term Interdisciplinary Project Exploring Neighbourhood Relations of Power.By Digital Humanities Exploratorium