Before Us Kids!
From the creators of the Before Us podcast comes an exciting new adventure: Before Us Kids! This brand-new, fun, and engaging podcast is co-hosted by kids, for kids, and takes young listeners on a journey through deep time to discover the lives of the people who came before us. Each episode brings the past to life with fascinating stories, interesting facts, and lively--sometimes chaotic--conversations that spark curiosity and imagination. Whether it's exploring ancient civilizations, uncovering everyday life in the distant past, or diving into the big questions about human evolution, Before Us Kids! makes our past come alive in a way that's entertaining and easy to understand. Before Us Kids! is perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Episodes
24 episodes
Say hello to Sahelanthropus!
In this episode, Colton and Dr. Erich kick off our multi-episode exploration of human evolution starting with some of the earliest possible members of the human lineage, Sahelanthropus tchadensis and Ardipithecus ramidus. Get ...
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Episode 24
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24:30
A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episode 10
Get ready for the thrilling conclusion to our epic adventure across the Ice Age. Will Dr. Erich make it back to the lab? Will his snack still be there? Stay tuned to find out!Don't forget to rate and review the show so if you want ...
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Episode 23
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10:41
Straight to the Point!
In this episode, Colton and Dr. Erich discuss the development of pointy things and how it impacted early humans. Spears get sharper, technology get smarter, and bows and arrows send sticks flying faster and farther than ever before. Turns out, ...
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Episode 22
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27:44
A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episodes 7 - 9
Prepare yourself for the next super-fun episode of our Ice Age insanity. In Episodes 7, 8, and 9 we explore where people lived during the Ice Age, how they moved around landscapes and kept tabs on time, and also if they had any hobbies! <...
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Episode 21
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33:16
A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episodes 4 - 6
Get ready as we continue our Pleistocene pandemonium in Episodes 4, 5, and 6, learning how to make fire, stone tools, and clothing in our special series about surviving the Ice Age. Don't forget to rate and review the show so if you...
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Episode 20
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25:31
A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episodes 1 - 3
We heard what everyone was saying about how fun and awesome our Ice Age series was and so we have decided to publish it in it's entirety over the next four weeks starting today with Episodes 1, 2, and 3! Don't forget to rate and rev...
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Episode 19
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27:56
Raid, Rinse, Repeat!
Sharpen your combs and ready the soapstone! In this episode, Colton, Paul, and Dr. Erich explore the surprisingly refined world of Viking hygiene plus the fascinating origins of the days of the week. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If y...
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Episode 18
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23:04
The Mysterious Historical Roots of Merlin the Magician
It’s our final episode of 2025! Colton and Dr. Erich dive into the historical Welsh and Scottish roots of the legendary magician Merlin long before he became the all-powerful wizard known in movies and stories today. Plus, we also look at some ...
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Episode 17
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23:08
Bonus Holiday Story Special!
In this extra special bonus episode, Colton and Dr. Erich let loose and spin the legendary tale of Stone Age Santa...When, what to their wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh—and eight enormous, hairy mastodons!?!
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Episode 16
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8:36
Tut-Ankh-Undies?
In this episode, we rummage through King Tutankhamun’s underwear drawer and tackle the eternal question: did he pack enough undies for the afterlife? Special thanks to Islam Shaheen, one of the amazing conservators of the King Tutan...
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Episode 15
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25:32
Rewriting Her Story
In this episode, 8-year old Emelina asks if men were more important than women in the past, leading to an absolutely awesome discussion about how our own ideas, our own biases, and even the words that we use influence our understanding about th...
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Episode 14
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22:41
Science Tales for Curious Minds, Vol 2
This week, we’re sharing Volume 2 of our super-awesome stories featured in our super-awesome episodes. Just like last time, we’ve included more interesting facts about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired them. Stay tuned because ...
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Episode 13
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24:40
Science Tales for Curious Minds, Vol 1
By popular demand, here is volume 1 showcasing only the super-awesome stories featured in our super-awesome episodes. Plus, we also provide interesting facts about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired the stories.
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Episode 12
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26:21
Gravettian Go-bag Galore
Join Dr. Erich, Colton, and Diana as they explore Gravettian hunter-gatherers who lived in the Czech Republic 30,000 years ago, plus learn how archaeologists uncover the invisible parts of the archaeological record—such as traces of bags, nets,...
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Episode 11
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25:20
A Mayan Pitz-Stop!
Who doesn't love a good ball game? Not the ancient Mayans, that's for sure! In this episode, Tyson, Colton, and Dr. Erich head 2,000 years into the past to explore the ancient Mayan ballgame called Pitz where players used their forearms, legs, ...
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Episode 10
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24:42
Ice to see you!
Why does Earth experience ice ages? In this episode, Mikey, Colton, and Dr. Erich explore what causes seasons, how the changes in seasons are related to the way earth is hurtling through space around the sun, and how all of this influences pale...
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Episode 9
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22:22
The Gladiator who had a Cat-astrophy in the arena
Get ready for another amazing adventure as Xander, Colton, and Dr. Erich explore the lives of ancient Roman gladiators.Want to learn more? Check out the Before Us Kids Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/BeforeUsKids...
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Episode 8
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21:49
Is history boring?
In this episode, Dr. Erich and Colton explore why so many kids think history is boring with a capital B.Want to learn more? Check out the Before Us Kids Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/BeforeUsKids) where we have bonus episodes that ...
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Episode 6
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19:38
Dying to look good in ancient Rome!
In this episode, Dr. Erich and Colton travel to ancient Rome to talk about about their highly toxic cosmetics that everyone was just dying to use.Want to learn more? Check out the Before Us Kids Patreon (https://www.patreon.co...
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Episode 5
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16:00
SPECIAL PREVIEW: A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General)
This is a special preview of the Episode 1 from the new 10-part series "A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General)" that is available ...
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Episode 5
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9:26
Prehistoric Poop!
One thing that kids and archaeologists have in common is an interest in poop! In this episode, Dr. Erich talks to Caio, Florian, and Miles about why scientists are so interested in prehistoric poop and what it tells us about the lives of people...
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Episode 4
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14:16
Out for a stroll at White Sands
Imagine taking a walk...with Columbian mammoths, giant sloths, lions, sabre-tooth tigers, camels and loads of other animals? Sounds crazy, right! Yet it actually happened 20,000 years ago and in this episode Dr. Erich talk to Noah and Colton ab...
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Episode 3
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19:19
