In this episode, we solve more mysteries, many of which involve AI. Evidence Links: Note (Code 3): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G4TLDSVKKDX2ehyf-qoO_WYIchMfG0fh/view E-mail (Code 5): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1755KARDplcZK8m4pAIf2isA3uVhtOtr2/view Solve Links: Codes 1 & 2: https://www.dcode.fr/enigma-machine-cipher Code 3: https://www.dcode.fr/navajo-code Code 4: https://www.dcode.fr/upside-down-writing Code 6: https://kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com/1821051/13397951 The background ...
Sep 11, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 a strange (and slightly hilarious) character. Links: Cryptanalytic methods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptanalysis_of_the_Enigma Machine Basics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enigma_machine Encode/Decode: https://www.dcode.fr/enigma-ma...
Sep 04, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Greetings, new recruits. I will explain all in this episode. Do not worry. Music by Bio Unit. Voices are by Dcode. You can contact us on this text line. You can find Dr. Gareth's work at drgarethmoore.com . He has released many puzzle and cipher related books for kids, as well as a lot of stuff for adults, too. Support the show...
Aug 28, 2023•11 min•Season 100Ep. 1
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 Ant's trail of clues! Oh, and Dan almost gets away with his original segment. Links: Codetalker Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_talker Encrypt/Decrypt Navajo Code: https://www.dcode.fr/navajo-code The Background music used in thi...
Aug 21, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 us! Please Support our show by following us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Links: WW1 Hub: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I_cryptography WW2 Hub: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_cryptogra...
Aug 14, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The World Wars were a sad time in history, but a great era of cryptography. Listen for details. Season starts 8/7/23 Background music used in this episode was by Amethyst Music. You can contact us on this text line. Support the show
Jul 31, 2023•2 min0
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! . . . and speaking of out soon, we will be releasing season 4 in a few weeks! Links: Core rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/169j-f4J2IfbnpJIIiqdu-scmfmeTqmGO/view Advanced Rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLrmDRRIMLkj14hSqk...
Jul 03, 2023•40 min
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. The background music in this episode is by Bio Unit, ComaStudio, OYStudio, Ashot-Danielen Composer, and Ketsa. Our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. You can contact us on this text line. You can find Dr. Gareth's work at drgarethmoore.com . He has released many puzzle and cipher related books for kids, as well as a lot of s...
Apr 24, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, we try to resolve the mystery with some more secret messages. Join us! The Solution Snake also starts a new segment. Links: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7AsIwPdw12HlW8jtSMofT_eVYFk8_9t https://drive.google.com/file/d/17QNA2Ob2TXk6MjVwsKccb6yeeUBGLoUR https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_y0uCt707hYZBJHCASZK2guaqfGKGzu The background music used in this episode was by Bio Unit, ComaStudio, Ashot-Danielan-Composer, OYStudio, fanchisanches, and Music Unlimited, and our theme is Mo...
Apr 17, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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. . . Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASCII The background music used in the episode was mostly by Bio Unit, ComaStudio and Ketsa, and our theme is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants. You can contact us on this text line. You can find Dr. Gareth's ...
Apr 10, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 episode! This is an important part of the story as well, so make sure you listen. Links: https://kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com/1821051/11521818-bonus-season-2-s-stories https://kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com/1821051/11343891-12-polybius-squa...
Apr 03, 2023•25 min
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 segment without host permission. Barnabas seems to think that he's loosing control of the show. Links: Cryptanalytic methods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigen%C3%A8re_cipher#Friedman_test https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasiski_examination ht...
Mar 27, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We just found a secret message! Can you figure it out? The background music used in this episode was "Mainframe" by Bio Unit and our theme song is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. You can contact us on this text line. You can find Dr. Gareth's work at drgarethmoore.com . He has released many puzzle and cipher related books for kids, as well as a lot of stuff for adults, too. Support the show...
Mar 20, 2023•6 min
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. Also, tactics on how to stop a trail. In the story, we all go somewhere exotic - find out where! The background music used in this episode was "Bio Unit" and "Resonance", by Bio Unit, "Resolute" and "Space Downtempo Background" by ComaStudio, ...
Mar 13, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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. Links from the episode: Kasiski Analysis: https://crypto.interactive-maths.com/kasiski-analysis-breaking-the-code.html Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, where you can also submit flubs for Bob Bot to read on the show. The Background music was "Bio Unit", "Conduit", "Vacant", and "Lonely Satellite"...
Mar 06, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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, and discover that he's hiding in Plano, Texas. Plus, we walk through how to make a flag. Links from this episode: Papa Flag: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/ICS_Papa.svg Flag Alphabet: https://upload.wikimedia.org/...
Feb 27, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 codebreaker. Also, Barnabas can teach about spies and codes, but can he take those aspects into real life? Listen to find out. Links from the episode: Barnabas's Culper Code Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GO_v-5Hq2L0YIQ4fFelB9dGp3t...
Feb 20, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 (at the very end). This episode features more sound effects, so if you thought this show was boring, think again. Links from the episode: Codenames: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_name Codewords: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_word_(...
Feb 13, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 3 is coming! This is our best trailer yet, and it features clips from the upcoming season, so be sure to listen! Season starts 2/13/23. The background music used in this episode was "Sparkles" by ComaStudio. You can contact us on this text line. Support the show
Feb 06, 2023•2 min0
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 secret of Codemaster Cole's is shared, but he still is less certain that Barnabas should be replaced as narrator. This podcast just reached 1k downloads since creation, and it wouldn't have happened without listeners. Thank you for listening. Th...
Jan 02, 2023•25 min
In this bonus episode, we hear all the stories from season 2, plus an extra one and a short commentary from the characters. Steve and Dan both find mysterious letters in strange places, and then a shady new recruit comes on the scene and the bank is robbed. Can they and their spy ring discover who the criminals are and how to stop them? Listen to find out! To support the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. The background music used in this episode is "Moving Sun", "Disco Tokyo", "...
Nov 21, 2022•33 min
WARNING: Prepare for bad rap in the first 1:15 of this episode. In this bonus episode, we talk about ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs for the 100th anniversary of the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb. Also, math, math, and math. And the Evil Ant's plots involving math. I am now overcome by math. Math? To support the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Links: Egyptian Fractions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_numerals#Fractions Egyptian Numerals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyp...
Oct 24, 2022•14 min
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 favorite episodes, and hear the concluding story! If you have a few minutes, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts? This is the final episode of the season. Thank you for listening. Without listeners, we wouldn't be making this show. The bac...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 learn more about a controversial mystery, meet new recruits - including one who loves flubs. Report them to me! - and hear the first Steve's Tips! To support this show, please follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your ...
Sep 19, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 break. If you have the time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Here are the links from this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_Latin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_game The background music is "Bio Unit", "Travel", ...
Sep 12, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 security of Atbash is discussed, we learn more about the new recruit, and hear just how mathematical codes really are. If you have the time, please tell a friend about the show. I would appreciate it. Links from this episode: https://en.wiki...
Sep 05, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. There are so many that it is hard to know which ones to use, which is why we cover that in this episode. Plus, we talk about decoy letters, chemical reactions, Pliny the Elder, and introduce a shady character in the story. If you want to sup...
Aug 29, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 Dave have an evil plot in this episode? NOTE: the story and a few other parts of the show are a continuation of last season, so to understand everything that is happening, listen to season 1 first. Please Support our show by following us on Ap...
Aug 22, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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. The background music used in this episode is "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit. You can contact us on this text line. Support the show
Aug 15, 2022•1 min0
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. The Background music used in this episode is Bio Unit, Outer Reaches, Energy Drink, Mainframe, and Disco Tokyo, and our Theme song is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants. You can contact us on this text line. You can find Dr. Gareth's work at drgarethmoore.com . He has released many puzzle and cipher related books for kids, as well as a lot of stuff for adults, too. Y...
Mar 07, 2022•30 min
