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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Presents: Young Ben Franklin

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.32.8K Ratings

🗓️ 8 June 2018

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

**Recommended for listeners age 8 and up** This week, we’re presenting a new show from our friends at Gen Z Media! It’s called Young Ben Franklin, and it’s a mystery-adventure series about the 14 year old kid who went on to become one of America’s most famous founding fathers. If you enjoy this show, you can find more like it at bestrobotever.com. Subscribe at Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you won’t miss an episode of Young Ben Franklin. The full series premiers on July 4. Independence Day! Younger listeners might want to skip this story, due to some dramatic situations and language. We’ll be back with more Tumble soon. Don’t forget, we’re in the middle of our Patreon pledge drive! Your support makes our show possible. Not kidding! If you value what we do, please consider making a donation at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. The first 10 fans to pledge will receive a Detective Dot megapack! Want another option? Review us on Apple Podcasts. It really helps other people find our show!

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0:00.0

Hey there, it's Lindsay. Today we've got something really special for you. It's a preview of a new show from our friends at Gen Z Media.

0:09.0

It's called Young Ben Franklin. It's a mystery adventure series about the 14-year-old who went on to become one of America's most famous founding fathers.

0:21.0

It's recommended for our listeners age 8 and up due to some dramatic situations and strong language. For the rest of our listeners, we'll be back with more tumble soon.

0:32.0

If you like this show, you can find more great fiction podcasts like it at bestrobotever.com. Subscribe at Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen so you won't miss an episode of Young Ben Franklin.

0:47.0

Starting when else? Independence day July 4th. Now here's the first episode of Young Ben Franklin.

0:55.0

Tumble is brought to you with support from Spotify for podcasters. Do you want to make a podcast but don't know where to start?

1:01.0

Spotify for podcasters has got you covered. They have all the tools all included in one great platform with an interface so easy to learn that fourth graders can get started making their own show in only a matter of minutes.

1:14.0

Not only can you get recording but you can also edit your show, add music and even publish to Spotify.

1:21.0

Get started by going to Spotify.com slash podcasters or downloading the Spotify for podcasters app.

1:29.0

This is not a story about an old man in bifocal at the center of a revolution but rather a tale of mystery featuring a boy who had no idea he'd one day wind up with his face on the hundred dollar bill.

1:49.0

As I recall the adventure began that day on the docks. The ship had just pulled into Boston Harbor. A ship containing something my friends and I needed.

2:00.0

And as always I had a plan.

2:06.0

Hey folks, I got it. It's going south. Go back to the hatch and run the game away.

2:13.0

If I don't make it back from this mission, here's what I want on my tombstone.

2:17.0

An egg today is better than a hen tomorrow.

2:21.0

What does that even mean? Aren't you just trying to rob the ship?

2:24.0

Never you mind. You know what to do. Keep the crew and the crowd occupied while I get on board the ship.

2:29.0

John got your hornpipe. Got it, Ben. And you Ned got your drum. And my sticks.

2:34.0

Sam got your holy Neptune. Sam where's your hat?

2:38.0

Forgot. Sorry Ben. Forgot the hat. The hat's crucial. Here take mine. Ready Lads? Ready.

2:46.0

Ben supposing they do catch you. Catch me? That chance.

2:51.0

Ben what now Sam? We're not a real band. We're terrible at our instruments.

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