Big If True

Abby Mullen

Big If True is a biweekly podcast for kids dedicated to exploring the truth behind big things. You can find shownotes and other extras at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Big If True episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Big If True for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Big If True episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Saturn V

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08/23/21 • 20 min

This week we're launching into space! We're learning all about the rocket that propelled astronauts all the way to the moon: the Saturn V. Our guest, Michael Neufeld of the National Air and Space Museum, tells us all about what these giant rockets are, what they do, and why we stopped using them.
Show notes, including a full transcript, available at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org.

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Aircraft Carriers

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02/25/21 • 15 min

In this episode, we're learning about the biggest ships in the navy: aircraft carriers! Find out what it's like to live on this gigantic ship and also fly off it at tremendous speed!
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Ever Given

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05/06/21 • 11 min

Did you hear the story about the ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal? Did you find the story super confusing because it seemed so improbable? Today's episode is about the Ever Given, the ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal at the end of March. Our expert, Sal Mercogliano, talks us through what container ships are, why they're so important, and what in the world happened to the Ever Given!
Big If True is a podcast for curious kids and kids at heart, where a nine-year-old and her mom explore things that are big and true. You can find our shownotes, including a full transcript, at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org.

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Fireworks

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07/01/21 • 21 min

In this special July 4-themed episode, we're talking about a staple of many people's Independence Day celebration: giant explosions! Whether you love fireworks or hate them, you'll learn something about where they come from and how they're made with our expert Simon Werrett!
Show notes at https://bigiftrue.abbymullen.org/uncategorized/fireworks/.

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The Olympics

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07/22/21 • 16 min

The Tokyo 2020(1) Olympics are starting! So we wanted to find out a little more about what the Olympics are, and why they work the way they do. We talk to Dr. Matt Hodler, a historian of sport, to learn more about this big sporting event.
Show notes are available at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org.

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Aida

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06/10/21 • 18 min

In this episode of Big If True, we travel to ancient Egypt---or a fictional version of ancient Egypt, which is the setting for Aida, an opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Today we're talking to Steven White about this grand opera, and what it takes to make such a production. This episode is for you even if you don't know anything about opera, or you think you don't like opera!
Shownotes, including full transcript and links to full recordings of the opera, at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org.

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La Soufriere

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05/20/21 • 20 min

Volcanoes are really big and really dangerous! Right now, one volcano in a big chain of volcanoes in the Caribbean is erupting. It's called La Soufriere de Saint Vincent. We talked to Charlie Mandeville of the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program about La Soufriere, and about volcanoes more generally.
Show notes, including a full transcript and lots of additional information, are at https://bigiftrue.abbymullen.org/uncategorized/la-soufriere/.

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World War II

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05/29/21 • 15 min

In today’s episode, we’re talking about World War II on Memorial Day weekend. We don’t have time to talk about even a fraction of the war, so we’re just touching on a few topics that we’re interested in about how American soldiers got to the front. Our guest, Kim Guise of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, answers all our questions!
Show notes are at https://bigiftrue.abbymullen.org/uncategorized/world-war-ii/.

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Airships

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08/05/21 • 17 min

Airships are giant balloons with engines! They've been used for recreation, espionage, defense, and more. Our guest Brett Holman tells us about these giant airborne vehicles, and what happens when people get a little bit too paranoid about them...

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The Appalachian Trail (re-release)

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09/20/21 • 13 min

We're re-releasing our very first episode! Our guest on that show, Mills Kelly, has a new podcast called The Green Tunnel, all about the history of the Appalachian Trail. You should check it out wherever you get your podcasts!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Big If True have?

Big If True currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does Big If True cover?

The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Big If True?

The episode title 'Saturn V' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Big If True?

The average episode length on Big If True is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of Big If True released?

Episodes of Big If True are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Big If True?

The first episode of Big If True was released on Nov 22, 2020.

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