The Kids' Code Podcast

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 a prompt for you to answer! You can also send us a message at https://fanlist.com/kidscodepodcast ) The Zimmermann Telegram was the main fac...

We will release more content after the new year!  You can get a parent to text us here.  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

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. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_B_Cipher_Machine The background music used in this episode is "Bio Unit", and "Airflow" by Bio Unit and music by LifeSaturation, ComaSt...

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. Music by Bio Unit, Visager  + DJ Cryptography. Voices by Dcode. Edited & Produced by Levi. You can get a parent to text us here.  You can find Dr. Ga...

We meet again, agents. This episode features a warning - and a crazy chat.   The background music used in this episode is by Bio Unit. Voices by dcode. You can get a parent to text us here.  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

In this episode, we discuss the Lorenz Cipher, big brother to enigma with Peter. Also, Peter plays a role in the story. . .   Links: Capt. Jerry Roberts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqxDEm0BTw0 Explanation: https://www.jumpdesign.co.uk/work/lorenz-cipher-animation Podcast Episode: https://derekbruff.org/blogs/fywscrypto/2019/12/18/episode-35-the-lorenz-cipher Image: https://upload.wikimedia.or...

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 still want more, we have a cool activity for concealing things at the end of the episode. This episode feature some all-new notes and on the...

 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.f...

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 Machi...

Greetings, new recruits. I will explain all in this episode. Do not worry. Music by Bio Unit. Voices are by Dcode. You can get a parent to text us here.  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

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/C...

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.wikip...

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 get a parent to text us here. Support the show

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-f...

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 get a parent to text us here.  You can find Dr. Gare...

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...

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...

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/1821051/1...

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: h...

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 get a parent to text us here.  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, to...

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...

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? 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...

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: http...

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 e...

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...