Episodes

  • 12 - Goodnight Rebels

    12 - Goodnight Rebels
    Aug 21 2020
    After a 3 year hiatus Goodnight Moon is back. Tonight Elizabeth and Darren talk about making and the show Star Wars: Rebels.

    Goodnight Moon are the nights my daughter and I talk and share a conversation about the day. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, history and making. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.
    My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Music - Pushing Through Crystal Ice Clouds
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    15 mins
  • 11 - Hidden Figures

    11 - Hidden Figures
    Jan 27 2017
    Duplo rockets, science, math and history bubble to the surface as Darren shares with Lizzy the story of Hidden Figures. 

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to donate and help purchase books, videos, and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy, please click the "Donate" button on our show notes page. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Music - Gravity Waves
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    9 mins
  • 010 - Bird Stories

    010 - Bird Stories
    Jan 20 2017
    We embark on several tall tales of fine feathered friends. Lizzy tells her bird stories as we settle down for the night.

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Music - Pushing Through Crystal Ice Clouds
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    14 mins
  • 009 - Rhyme

    009 - Rhyme
    Jan 13 2017
    Rhyming words is a fun game no matter your age. Lizzy and Darren practice together as they read some library books on NASA and space.

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Music - Planetfall
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    8 mins
  • 008 - Soil

    008 - Soil
    Jan 6 2017
    A recap of planets, female astronauts and why gardening needs the sun, water and soil. Lizzy and Darren are ever eager to share about the wonders of this world. Can you handle it? 

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Soil - WikipediaMae Jemison - WikipediaRori Comics - Valentina PrintMusic - Alpha State Begins
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    10 mins
  • 007 - Weightless

    007 - Weightless
    Dec 23 2016
    What would it be like to float weightless in space? Lizzy and Darren explore this in the tale of Rainbow Shine the bird, Lizzy's story creation.

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    WeightlessnessMicrogravityInternational Space StationMusic - Alpha State Begins
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    9 mins
  • 006 - Sister Venus

    006 - Sister Venus
    Dec 16 2016
    Imagine our sister planet Venus, or your own planet among the stars. Lizzy and Darren tell planet stories and learn about Nelly the acceptable robot.

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Mariner 4 Article Mariner 4 GizmodoHubble Space TelescopeMusic - Gravity Waves
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    9 mins
  • 005 - Planets in the Park

    005 - Planets in the Park
    Dec 9 2016
    On a beautiful clear evening in November Lizzy and Darren find our heavenly neighbors in the night sky. Venus, Mars, and Saturn tell a story while Lizzy swings in the cool air. 

    Goodnight Moon are the nights I share with my daughter my sheer awe of the cosmos and pride in our space program. In this mini podcast I teach Elizabeth space exploration, astronomy, and history. To ignite the spark of curiosity and cause her skyward gaze to be filled with wonder.

    If you would like to contribute to our patreon you will be not only helping me produce this show but allowing me to purchase books, videos and field trips to better communicate the wonders of space and science to Lizzy. My hope is that Goodnight Moon will be something that can be shared with your own children and lead to many great discussions about space and exploration.
    Planets - NASAPlanet - WikipediaSolar System TourMusic - Cold Methuselah
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    8 mins