The Kids' Code Podcast is a podcast about codes for kids by kids. In each episode, Barnabas talks about a code, from Morse code to codes he has written himself, with the help of funny characters. Each episode also includes a short original story. Website: https://kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Parent info: The Kids' Code Podcast is recommended for ages 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Education and History for kids. Launched in 2021, it has 100 seasons.
Happy episode 50! In this season finale episode, Barnabas gives a speech about the evolution of cryptology, we play listener messages, and we share a last bit of history (about radio!) before we're out of time in the season. In the story, Bob, Cole, and Caw se…
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Greetings, agents. This show has clips of channels we hacked, from Modern Secrecy Pod and DJ Cryptography's Cracking Code Creations to The Kids' Code Podcast and The Gourmet Cooking Show. Levi, the editor, also makes an appearance.…
We meet again, agents. This episode features a warning - and a crazy chat.…
Greetings, new recruits. I will explain all in this episode. Do not worry.…
In this mystery episode, we play more mystery messages. In the story, we find out what has happened to Cole, Bob, and Caw...…
In this master message episode, the series concludes in style, with a riddle! Of course, to learn the riddle, you'll have to decrypt the cipher.…
In this episode, we talk about the One Time System with Emily End. One time pad is what we've been looking for from all the methods this season- the unbreakable cipher. Not only is it impossible to break without help, it can be used to encipher something multi…
In this episode, we talk about concealment- especially as a form of security. Microdots, invisible ink hidden inside paper, censors, we discuss it in this episode. And, in the story, we find something odd at the local police station while Barnabas hides...…
In this episode, we share some spy stories from the 2nd World War on. We talk about spies from Virginia Hall and Juan Pujol to Robert Hanssen, and I little about the CIA's training camps. In the story, we find something shocking...…
In this episode, we talk about the Beale Cipher Mystery with Dan. The Beale Papers was a pamphlet published in 1885, detailing a story that took place in the 1820s and 1840s about a man named Thomas J. Beale. After disappearing, the contents of a strongbox he …
In this episode, we talk in cipher- it's the second master message! If you solved the last one, you should be able to solve this as well....if you figured out the clue!…
nI sith edosipe, ew klat tuoba emos devlosnu srehpic. These ciphers have evaded cryptanalysts for decades, and they might stay that way for awhile more! We talk about the Kryptos sculpture, the Voynich Manuscript, the Dorabella Cipher, and more! And, in the st…
In this mystery episode, we play some secret messages. There are a few recently! You can send in secret messages for us to solve on the show or send in the solution to any of these messages on Spotify, Fanlist, or by text. Links are at the bottom of the page.…
In this episode, we talk about public key cryptographic methods, specifically public key encryption and digital key signatures with Bob Bot. In the story, we meet a new character and hit a dead end.…
In this episode, there is a secret message. If you can solve it, it will lead to more...…
In this episode, we discuss Leet Speak with Caw the Crow.…
In this episode, we discover the mystery of Cicada 3301. Cicada 3301 all started from a post on the message board 4chan, and led Cryptographers on a chase for about a month through some of the world's most complicated and interesting puzzles, until a few manag…
In this episode, we discover the secrets of modern cryptography and how it shapes our world to start the latest season of The Kids Code Podcast! Join us as we journey through the evolution of secret codes from the Cold War era to today's digital age. With Dan …
In this episode, we round up this season with a story about a devious plot called Operation Mincemeat, some spies including a double agent, and of course, the season end things. Yes, we we have a clever ruse revolving around a man who never even existed. If yo…
In this episode, we work to solve more mysteries and messages about what the Secret Society is doing and where their other base is. We also (in a connected way) get a message from someone anonymous, and if you would like to share any secret messages for the sh…
Today we talk about Codebreaking machines with Dan and Caw the Crow. Codebreaking machines, the stories of the giant creations used to solve other machines, namely the Enigma and the Lorenz cipher. I even make the bold statement that if it were not for some of…
In this episode, we talk about The Zimmermann Telegram and the events surrounding it with Peter and Bob Bot. (Speaking of which, if you find a slip-up or incorrect pronunciation/fact, go to Spotify on a mobile device. In our episode show notes there should be …
In this episode, we learn about Japan's Type B Cipher Machine (PURPLE) and Type A Cipher Machine (RED) with Dangerous Dave and Dan. In the story, we try to stop The Secret Society once and for all.…
In this episode, we discuss the Lorenz Cipher, big brother to enigma with Peter. Also, Peter plays a role in the story. . .…
In this episode, we solve more mysteries, many of which involve AI.…
In this episode, we dive into the world of German cryptography with an episode on the Enigma machine with Emily End and Codemaster Cole. The Enigma is a device that randomly selected polyalphabetic alphabets according to a system. In this story, we meet again …
In this episode, we play the rest of our album, Bob Bot comes on to ask for flubs (again), and we have another sort of mystery segment. The tracks from the album were: "Coffee Shop", "8-Bit", "Jazz Cafe", "Subway", Land of Legends", "Golden Hour", and a bonus …
In this episode, we share some music we created, and Steve hosts a mystery segment afterward. Just sit back and enjoy (or keep working on that decrypt you're handling right now, if that's what you're doing). The songs featured in this episode are "Dark Matter"…
In this episode, we share a clip from our new podcast, DJ Cryptography: The Podcast! It is not yet available on Apple Podcasts.…
In this episode, we share a preview and behind the scenes of season 5, a season we can't wait to do! You'll find out about special new plans, a bunch of cool new episodes, and a few other things that you'll probably find very interesting, from the hardest ever…
In this bonus episode, Steve shares some slip-ups from season 4 of The Kids' Code Podcast!…
In this episode, we play every single story through the years. This is pretty long, so perfect for road trips and such. Featuring an all-new bonus story about the dangers of putting information onto the internet and how a strange person who may be a sloth (???…
We will release more content after the new year!…
In this episode, we revisit an old episode to talk about concealment with Steve, Fred Fine, and Al. We are talking about the interesting, crazy, and cool concealments found all through history. And, of course, in the messages from the Evil Ant. Plus, if you s…
In this episode, we cover the Codetalkers, who used the only unbroken spoken military code in history with Bob Bot. The Navajo Codetalkers of WW2 are famous, but did you know that the Choctaw and Cherokee did it in WW1? Plus, in the story, we follow the Evil A…
In this episode, we talk about the season topic. This is the first of 2 overview episodes. We cover, among other things, Room 40 and Elizebeth Smith Friedman. In the story, the Evil Ant joins a semi-mysterious group while the good spy ring search for him. Join…
The World Wars were a sad time in history, but a great era of cryptography. Listen for details.
We just found a secret message! Can you figure it out?…
In this episode, we push the boundaries of our podcast topic with the Evil Ant and Codemaster Cole. This is the season finale, so there is much craziness in the story.…
In this episode, we try to resolve the mystery with some more secret messages. Join us! The Solution Snake also starts a new segment.…
In this episode, we talk about numbers (or number-to-letter cipher) and ASCII with Bob Bot and Peter. In the story we go somewhere Barnabas has always wanted to go, and Dan does the forbidden segment. Now that I think of it, Bob was acting quite strange. . .…
In this episode we talk about the Vigenère cipher with Dan. Many things about the Vigenère cipher - including it's name - have been misattributed - find out why. The story also resolves last week's mystery and follow the trail of clues. And Dan makes a new se…
In this episode, we talk about spy techniques (stalking, tracking, and shadowing) with Codemaster Cole and Dangerous Dave. Stalking, tracking, and shadowing are the three classic forms of following a quarry, and we share tips on how to do each method well. Als…
In this episode, we talk about Semaphore with the New Recruit and the dumb & proper lady. Semaphore, though thought only to be a flag code, is a whole class of communication. In the story we find out what happened to the New Recruit, Emily End and the Evil Ant…
In this episode we talk about Culper Code with Codemaster Cole, Dan, and Bob Bot. As well as being the first episode in which we focus on a specific spy ring, it is also the first episode in which Barnabas shows that he actually be a codemaker as well as a cod…
In this episode we talk about the Codenames with Codemaster Cole and the Evil Ant. Codenames and Codewords are arguably the core of codes, so we decided to finally get to them, with Steve's Tips included. Plus, hear the story, in which Dangerous Dave arrives (…
In this episode, we talk about spy message systems, some important messaging methods with Caw the Crow, Dangerous Dave, and Codemaster Cole. Codemaster Cole also shows his knowledge about signposts, and we start a new season of stories. And, does Dangerous Dav…
In this episode, Barnabas shares his table top role-playing game (TTRPG), Rocks & Racers. It is primarily a racing game, but it is also a codebreaking game. He also shares a listener only variant and talks about other bonus elements that will be released soon!…
In this bonus episode, Barnabas, Steve, Dan, Bob Bot, and Codemaster Cole go behind the scenes on how they prepare for (and create) these episodes. This includes real coverage from an upcoming episode - one that we think you'll love, and even clips from the ep…
In this episode, we revisit codebreaking with Caw the Crow & Robo Robbie, Bob Bot's brother. Brute force, frequency analysis, Kasiski analysis, oh my! Also, nothing happens in the story...right?…
Season 3 is coming! This is our best trailer yet, and it features clips from the upcoming season, so be sure to listen!…
In this episode, we talk about Pig Latin with Fred Fine and Police Chief Al. Language games, such as Pig Latin, are not the normal type of code, but they are useful as spoken codes. We also hear of a shocking event in the story, and give messages for you to br…
In this episode, we talk about Atbash, a simple substitution cipher, with Fred Fine & The Evil Ant. Atbash, for those who haven't heard, was first recorded in the book of Jeremiah, and in other Israelite writings. Plus, The Evil Ant has another plot, the secur…
In this bonus episode, we resolve some of your biggest questions with Fred Fine and Codemaster Cole. This episode can be listened to whether you're new to the show or you've been listening since the start. We cover about 50 terms and share a new story! A secre…
In this bonus episode, we hear all the stories from season 2, plus an extra one and a short commentary from the characters.…
WARNING: Prepare for bad rap in the first 1:15 of this episode.…
In this episode, we talking about Polybius Square with Dangerous Dave and Dan. Polybius Square can be used in many ways and is basically an ancient form of Morse Code, but less developed. We also talk about ADFGVX cipher, ask the characters about their favori…
In this episode, we talk about book code with Dan and Emily End. Book Code, this first actual code featured on this podcast, is able to be used with many keys, making more secure than many other codes and ciphers, but the cipher version is still safer. We also…
In this episode, we talk about Invisible Inks, an important concealment method, with Codemaster Cole, Al, and Dan. Invisible Inks are everywhere. You've almost certainly heard of them, or at least heard of secret ink or security ink, which is the same thing. T…
We're back for season 2 of The Kids' Code Podcast! Oh man, am I going to say the entire trailer in the show notes? Well, all you need to know before listening is that season 2 will start next Monday.…
In this bonus episode, we put all the stories from season 1 and a bonus story together. Also, all the characters from season 1 are here.…
In this episode, we talk about Caesar Shift Cipher with Fred Fine, Caw the Crow, and Codemaster Cole. We explore Code Wheels and St. Cyr slides, as well as some variants of Caesar Shift Cipher such as Vowel Caesar Cipher and Date Shift Cipher. Also, check out …
In this how-to episode, we talk about Codebreaking, with Steve, Dan, and Codemaster Cole. Codebreaking is an important skill, even if you're just trying to understand your baby sister, and even if this episode can't help you much with that, it will hopefully h…
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