Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Co-Founder and CEO of the children’s podcasting company Tinkercast, joins host Mike Palmer in a discussion about learning, podcasts, and how to engage children and their parents with educational content. Meredith’s background includes creating educational media for children at organizations like Sesame Workshop and PBS Kids Sprout. With the decline of linear television, she partnered with radio host Mindy Thomas and podcaster Guy Raz in 2017 to launch Tinkercast and its popular science podcast Wow in the World.
The conversation delves into the educational benefits of audio, particularly in terms of comprehension, engagement, and creativity. Meredith describes how Tinkercast transforms real scientific research into entertaining, audio-rich stories that encourage curiosity and critical thinking skills. They discuss various Tinkercast shows such as the game show Two Whats and a Wow and the music podcast Flip and Mosey’s Guide to How to Be an Earthling. Meredith also explains their new classroom offering TinkerClass, a free project-based learning program for teachers that is inspired by audio-driven questions and wonders. This exploration highlights the significance of listening to audio together as a valuable and evolving learning experience for the future.
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