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*Visual Podcast on Youtube* A Family-Friendly and Educational Podcast for Everyone! Geared to curious families with lots of questions. We cover everything from cancer to paint colors-- always in a safe and educational way. Join us as we explore a new topic each week.
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S2E23 Tempered Glass: A Scientific History
In this episode we talk about the science of glass and the difference between glass that shatters into pieces and glass that crumbles. It's a SCIENCE EPISODE of Hello From the Van!Sources: SG Glass…
S2E23 All About TIDES
I recently took my kids on a field trip to Dana Point, California to visit the tide pools at low tide. That field trip led to a lot of questions from the kids and from me! In this episode we talk…
S2E22 Memorial Day Explained!
What do the Civil War, parking lots, and Memorial Day have in common?! We talk about all of them today on Hello From the Van.In this shorter holiday episode, we discuss the origins of the Memorial…
S2E21 How To Write A Story
**SUMMER STORYWRITING RULES BELOW EPISODE DESCRIPTION**Aristotle wasn't just a philosopher, he was a playwright and scientist. This week we learn all about plot structure as explained in the Poetics.…
S2E20 What the Fox *Actually* Says...
Is the Fox a feline or a canine, a cat or a dog?? This week we learn all about this amazing animal and it's impact (for better or for worse) all across the world. And yes, we do answer the question,…
S2E19 Equinox and Solstice Explained
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S2E18 Magical Mutating Cells: CANCER! Explained.
In this episode we take a clinical overview of cancer, what it is, why it happens, and it's different stages. This is a great episode is a great place for families to start when facing rouge mutating…
S2E17 Earthquakes! For Kids!
This week we dive deeper into natural disasters and explore Earthquakes! We answer the questions:- What causes earthquakes? - How to prepare for an earthquake?and- What to do during and after an…
S2E16 Puma, Cougar, Panther or Mountain Lion??
Cougar, Panther, Mountain Lion, Catamount, Red Tiger...it goes by a lot of names! But this week, we're just calling it the puma. Join us as we talk about this amazing cat and it's incredible…
S2E15 It's Spring Break Baby!
Wonder why kids and college students get a week-off of school around March and April each year? This week we research the answer! #hellofromthevan #familyfriendlypodcast #familypodcast #education…
S2E14 Bees vs Wasps & How To Tell the Difference
Is it a bee or a wasp? A hornet or a yellow jacket? Today we learn about the differences between all four, as well as which one is most likely to sting you. We finish the episode with family-friendly…
S2E13 The Egg-cellent Episode
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We don't know! But we do know a lot of other chicken facts! In this episode we're talking all about the modern chicken, how eggs get to grocery stores, and…
What Makes a "bad" Word a "BAD" Word?
Disclaimer: No actual bad words are used in this episode. We're family-friendly around here. In this episode we discuss the history of foul language and how cultures change language through time.…
S2E11 What Makes a Weed?
This week we tackle the philosophical question, "What makes a plant a weed??" It's a lesson in personal preference, lost knowledge, and ecology. Prefer a visual podcast? Each episode is also…
S2E10 It's a Disaster!
Disasters, let's talk about them! This week we discuss the difference between different types of natural and environmental disasters and how to prepare for the worst. As always, this is done in a…
S2E9 But Can It Throw-Up? The Emesis Episode
We've recently been plagued by the flu at the Faatz household, which has led to a lot of questions about emesis (vomit). In this episode we delicately talk around the subject, which animals can do it…
S2E8 Butterfly or Moth?
I recently found myself on a fieldtrip without internet access...and realized I know next to nothing when it comes to butterflies and moths. Come with me as I learn more about these winged insects,…
S2E7 That Time I Wrecked Myself: Olympic Storytime
It's the beginning of the Winter Olympics and we're feeling nostalgic over here at Hello From the Van. Join us this week for a brief history of the winter olympic games, followed by a ridiculous…
S2E6 The History of Legossss!
In today's episode we explore the history of the Lego Group, legos, and the language surrounding them. Note: lego vs legos is a very contentious topic apparently. If you find yourself raging about…
S2E5 It's a Conspiracy Man! ...Or Is It?!
Truth, Fact, Hoax, or Conspiracy? Today we talk about the definition of all four words, give examples of each, and discuss when to use them. Parents-- worried we're talking about conspiracies? As…
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Hello From the Van has published 36 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Education.
Hello From the Van is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 10m.
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