The Curiosity Squad

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Tune in Mondays on HD1 at 6 p.m – repeated Saturday at 1pm on HD1. for The Curiosity Squad with your host Alex Hall! Discover the latest science, tech, and curious happenings across North Alabama, through on-location stories, in-studio interviews, and special segments from local partners. Regular Features include Geek Out Locally and the Sky and Space Update which are updated weekly. Spark your curiosity and fuel your next ‘water cooler’, classroom, or dinner table conversation! Tell us what you’re curious about or share a story via our form  or email  curiositysquad@wlrh.org    You can also contact the host by clicking here!  

  1. 4d ago

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 57 - Stories from STEAMfest and Astronomy Day

    Host Alex Hall brings us surprising, sciencey and personal stories from the Alabama STEAMfest and the VBAS Astronomy Day. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-57-stories-from-steamfest-and-astronomy-day/

  2. Nov 2

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 56 - All about Caves and Karst.

    The Curiosity Squad went to visit the HQ of the National Speleological Society on the recent International Day of Caves and Karst to learn all about how caves form, what lives in them and the role of the NSS in conservation, education and training, For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-56-all-about-caves-and-karst/

  3. Oct 26

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 55 - Lightning, USSRC CEO and UAH President science conversations

    In this episode of the Curiosity Squad, a fascinating two part conversation with Dr Monte Bateman about lightning and storms that will amaze you. Alex Hall also talks with new local leaders Tina Tucker, CEO of the USSRC and Dr Leo, President of UAH about their new roles and their interests in science. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-55-lightning-ussrc-ceo-and-uah-president-science-conversations/

  4. Oct 19

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 54 - Fall Foraging Special

    Host Alex Hall talks with forager Casey Lanier about what got him started and resources beginners can use. This episode then includes information on four fall trees that budding foragers can explore: White Oak Black Walnut Eastern Red Cedar Paw Paw. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-54-fall-foraging-special/

  5. Oct 12

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 53 - STEAM events, Astrophotography and Cemeteries

    This week we get all the details on the upcoming STEAMfest and Astronomy Day, tag along on an astrophotography expedition and learn some surprising things about cemeteries. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-53-steam-events-astrophotography-and-cemeteries/

  6. Sep 21

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 51 - Lunar impact and asteroid sample return - two stories of scientific adventure!

    This week we have two stories about what happens when you make an extremely ambitious scientific plan and then reality gets involved! Journey along with our scientists Solveig Irvine and Anthony DeStefano as they encounter bad weather, trees, deep dust, covid and more! For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-51-lunar-impact-and-asteroid-sample-return-two-stories-of-scientific-adventure/

  7. Sep 14

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 50 - Aging, Electric Vehicles and Observing the Moon

    This week host Alex Hall sits down with fellow EV owners to learn about outreach on electric vehicles. She explores what we know about aging and gets two takes on International Observe the Moon Night. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-50-aging-electric-vehicles-and-observing-the-moon/

  8. Sep 7

    The Curiosity Squad Episode 49 - Planes, Rocks, Repairs and seeing the Moon from space.

    This week as part of our Falling for Local fund drive theme, the Curiosity Squad explores three local nerdy non profits and a local press conference with international significance! For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-49-planes-rocks-repairs-and-seeing-the-moon-from-space/

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Tune in Mondays on HD1 at 6 p.m – repeated Saturday at 1pm on HD1. for The Curiosity Squad with your host Alex Hall! Discover the latest science, tech, and curious happenings across North Alabama, through on-location stories, in-studio interviews, and special segments from local partners. Regular Features include Geek Out Locally and the Sky and Space Update which are updated weekly. Spark your curiosity and fuel your next ‘water cooler’, classroom, or dinner table conversation! Tell us what you’re curious about or share a story via our form  or email  curiositysquad@wlrh.org    You can also contact the host by clicking here!  

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  • Creator
    WLRH Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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