Barnabas

The Kids' Code Podcast

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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/

Author

Barnabas

Category

Kids

Latest episode

May 4, 2026

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Episodes

0.3. Season 3 Trailer 06.02.2023

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 get a parent to text us here. Support the show

13. Code or Cipher? 02.01.2023

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 ju...

Bonus: Season 2's Stories 21.11.2022

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...

Bonus: Egyptian Hieroglyphs 24.10.2022

 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 Fractio...

12. Polybius Square 26.09.2022

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 episod...

11. Book Code 19.09.2022

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&...

10. Pig Latin 12.09.2022

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/w...

9. Atbash 05.09.2022

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 t...

8. Secret Inks 29.08.2022

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 lette...

7. Drops & Rendezvous 22.08.2022

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 understan...

0.2. Season 2 Trailer 15.08.2022

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 get a parent to text us here. Support the show

Bonus: Season 1's Stories 07.03.2022

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 get a parent to text us here.  You can find Dr. Gareth's work at drgarethmoore.com ....

6. Caesar Shift Cipher 17.01.2022

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 the concluding story, and do the fun activities! Oh, and could you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts? Links: Cipher Whee...

5. Codebreaking 10.01.2022

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 help you to find little things in letters. Plus, hear a thrilling mystery about an unbroken code. Oh, and could you tell a friend a...

4. Null Ciphers 20.12.2021

OLD EPISODE In this episode, we talk about Null Cipher, a type of cipher unknown to many, with Caw the Crow, a new spy, and Codemaster Cole. Null Cipher, an interesting and easily changed cipher, as well as one that can easily be combined with other codes. Also, hear a story about how a Null Cipher saved a life, and a list of Null Ciphers to try. Could you please subscribe to the show on Spotify o...

3. The History of Concealment 13.12.2021

OLD EPISODE In this episode, we talk about concealment with Steve, Fred Fine, and my friend Al, who I'll introduce you to in the episode. More exactly, we're 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...

2. Pigpen and Rosicrucian Cipher 06.12.2021

OLD EPISODE Are you ready? I am too, so lets dive into the wonderful world of the code that is much too good for the pigs and it's unknown companion with Steve, Dan, and the Evil Ant. Plus, the Evil Ant's  plan is in action. And could you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts? It would be a big help. Here are the links to pictures of the code key in case you didn't understand them: P...

1. Morse Code 29.11.2021

OLD EPISODE In this episode, we talk about Morse Code with my friends Steve and Dan. Lots of trivia, cool stories, and a hundred-year-old code await you as we step into the episode. Plus, we find out a bit of what the evil ant is doing. Oh, and could you do us a favor by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts? The background music used in this episode is Bio Unit, Apex, Disco T...

0. Trailer 19.07.2021

The Kids' Code Podcast is the only podcast for kids about secret messages, spies, and some all-around war history. And, it's by kids! You can listen to the show at kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can get a parent to text us here. Support the show

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