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48. Master Message #325 Nov 202400:11:51

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.
 
We'll be taking a short break- next week there will not be an episode of The Kids' Code Podcast released. Happy Thanksgiving! 

The background music used in this episode was "Documentary Story" by RomanSenykMusic, "Arpeggiated Baseline" by Orange Free Sounds, and "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit. Our theme music, as always, is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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 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. 

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47. One Time Pad: The Unbreakable Code18 Nov 202400:29:00

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 multiple times. But it does have two weaknesses... Also, in the story, more investigation is done by the Good Spy Ring into what is happening at the police station - and something unexpected comes to light, but their sneaking around has consequences!
 
The background music we used in this episode was "Documentary Story" by RomanSenykMusic, "Minimal Technology" by ComaStudio, "The Corporate Ambient" by ComaStudio, "Cyber Anxiety" by HoliznaCC0, "Brilliance" by ComaStudio, "Happy Diversion" by Ketsa, "Emotional Inspiring Epic Trailer" by Coma-Media, and "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit. Our theme music is from "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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 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. 

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38. Leet Speak: Something to Differentiate15 Jul 202400:25:31

In this episode, we discuss Leet Speak with Caw the Crow.


Complicated Leet Example: + |-| 3   |< | |) $"   ( 0 |) 3   |2  0 |) ( @ $ + is "The Kids' Code Podcast." Spaces were added for easier differentiation between letters.

Music Used in this episode was by RomanSenykMusic, ComaStudio, HoliznaCC0, fanchisanchez, Tea K Pea, and Bio Unit, and our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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 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. 

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37. Cicada 3301: A Mysterious Puzzle Quest08 Jul 202400:26:27

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 managed to get to the end. Then, it returned for two more years, finally with an encoded book that is, at the time of the release of this episode, unsolved. We're sorry, the song mentioned in the episode and supposedly played in the episode did not transfer, so you cannot hear it from us. In the story, Seth arrives to help- but he is different than what we thought. Finally, we share a couple other internet puzzle mysteries.

The Background music in this episode is by Bio Unit, RomanSenykMusic, fanchisanches, and Music Unlimited, and our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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 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. 

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36. Modern Cryptography: From Secret Codes to Cybersecurity (Overview Pt. 1)01 Jul 202400:29:15

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 and Codemaster Cole, we break down complex concepts into fun, digestible bites. Ever wondered how barcodes and postal area codes fit into the world of cryptography? We'll explain the difference between secret and non-secret codes and even introduce you to the fascinating keyboard cipher.

This episode dives into the critical importance of cryptography in our daily lives, from encrypted emails and secure online transactions to the high-stakes world of cyberwarfare. We discuss the establishment of the US Cyber Command and its role in defending against cyber-attacks. Plus, don't miss our exploration of Easter eggs in video games and movies, revealing the fun and hidden messages that continue to intrigue us. Tune in for an exciting and informative overview of cryptography's past, present, and future, and get ready to unlock the mysteries of secret codes!

The music used in this episode was by Bio Unit, RomanSenykMusic, and Orange Free Sounds, and our theme, as always, "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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35. Music for Codebreaking Pt. 206 May 202400:32:11

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 track, from several years ago, "Time".

 Our theme song was "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. Several loops used in multiple tracks are from Orange Free Sounds.

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Introducing DJ Cryptography: The Podcast!30 Apr 202400:04:58

In this episode, we share a clip from our new podcast, DJ Cryptography: The Podcast! It is not yet available on Apple Podcasts.

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34. Music for Codebreaking Pt. 115 Apr 202400:30:42

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" "Future" "Disco" "Radio" and "Strange" from our new album, and we share a groove by DJ Cryptography. The second half of the album will hop onto your podcast feeds in a few weeks!

Our theme song was "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. Several loops used in "Dark Matter" and "Disco" are from Orange Free Sounds.

 You can connect with the show at fanlist.com/kidscodepodcast

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 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. 

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Bonus: Season 5 Preview + The Great Competition!01 Apr 202400:07:01

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 cipher to the new age of cryptology. Plus - why we changed our cover artwork. And the best thing is that it is less than 10 minutes long, so you can listen to it whenever. Have fun!

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Bonus: Bloopers!18 Mar 202400:05:47

In this bonus episode, Steve shares some slip-ups from season 4 of The Kids' Code Podcast! 

The background music used in this episode was "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit, and our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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Bonus: Kids' Code Podcast Road Trip Edition29 Feb 202402:38:02

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 (???) contacted us to help solve our hardest case yet.

Please follow our show wherever you get your podcasts, and interact with us at fanlist.com/kidscodepodcast.

The background music used in this episode was by Bio Unit, ComaStudio and fanchisanches, and our theme is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants.

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 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. 

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33. The World Wars Pt. 229 Jan 202400:46:27

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 you thought that this season has had boring history, we can tell you that we have made amends with these tales. The story also goes wild, and we solve the mystery of the The Evil Ant and The Secret Society and  find their HQ, as well as (we hope) stopping the butterfly effect.

If you have anything to share (a flub, secret message, or answer to our current question), please send it to us on Spotify or at https://fanlist.com/kidscodepodcast. If you want podcast recommendations, go to kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com.

The background music used in this episode was "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit, "Resonance" by Bio Unit, "Space Downtempo Background" by ComaStudio, "Cinematic Dramatic" by AleXZhavesta, "Brilliance" by ComaStudio, "Level" by Bio Unit, "Asimov" by Fanchisanches, "The Universe" by ComaStudio, "Hope and Peace" by Audio Coffee, and "Winning Elevation" by Hot Music. Our theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. Big thanks to all our sources! G ykixkz yzorr xksgoty...

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46. Security & Concealment: How to Stay Unnoticed11 Nov 202400:22:30

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...
 
The music we used was "Documentary Story" by RomanSenykMusic, "Cosmic Universe" by fanchisanches, "Game Over 3" by HoliznaCC0, "Comedy Detective" by OYStudio, and "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit. Our theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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32. Mystery #4: Streets of the Society22 Jan 202400:25:42

 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 show (which we will present in one mystery episode and solve in the next), tell us on our Spotify Q&A or send it to us at fanlist.com/kidscodepodcast!

Or, to support the show, you can rate and review the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, or you can donate to the show in the link later in the show notes! Thank you.

Links:
Show notes message: https://www.kidscodepodcast.buzzsprout.com/1821051/14259497 
Anonymous note: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DOSP0UKzjYJSbDe4GONCRk2BhQeo9JKb/view
Voicemail: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rA7nFyMpWkpzzo4_RmdUPGtNUrVT3Ipt/view?usp=sharing
Note from Hal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C0KPb6eL-cJPBy7nLzQau0fOh2rSgMmK/view 

The background music used in this episode was "Mainframe" by Bio Unit, "Resonance" by Bio Unit, "Halloween Creepy Music" from Orange Free Sounds,  "Comedy Detective" by OYStudio,  "A Creepy Music" by Music Unlimited, and our theme is "Former" by ComaStudio. 

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 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. 

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31. Codebreaking Machines!15 Jan 202400:30:17

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 these machines, the Enigma would not be widely known about (even to the slightest degree). And in the story, we are one step closer to the season finale (set to be dropped Jan. 29th), and we discover more in the Secret Society's HQ!

Please rate and review the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, or you can donate to the show in the link later in the show notes! Thank you.

The background music used was "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit, "A Creepy Music" by Music Unlimited,  "Radio" by The Kids' Code Band,  "My Sensei at their Max" by Amethyst Music,  "Fight for Your Rights" by Playsound,  "Cosmic Universe" by fanchisanches,  "Documentary Story" by Roman Senyk Music, "Hope and Peace (believe in Ukraine)" by AudioCoffee, and "Arthur C Clark" by fanchisanches. Our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.15 21 18 - 14 5 23 - 2 1 19 5 - 8 9 4 4 5 14 - 21 14 4 5 18 - 20 8 5 - 19 20 18 5 5 20 19 - 15 6 - 23 1 19 8 9 14 7 20 15 14 - 15 6 6 5 18 19 - 15 21 18 - 18 5 3 18 21 9 20 19 - 1 - 19 1 6 5 - 23 1 9 20 9 14 7 - 19 16 1 3 5 . - 20 15 - 7 5 20 - 20 8 5 18 5 - 25 15 21 - 23 9 12 12 - 14 5 5 4 - 1 - 20 9 13 5 - 13 1 3 8 9 14 5 - 9 14 - 14 9 14 5 20 5 5 14 - 6 15 21 18 20 25 - 20 23 15 . - 20 8 1 14 11 - 25 15 21 - 6 18 15 13 - 20 8 5 - 19 5 3 18 5 20 - 19 15 3 9 5 20 25 

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30. Zimmerman Telegram08 Jan 202400:25:57

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 factor in the decision America made to join World War 1, so we go in detail about it. In the story, we go the past in search of The Evil Ant, and a secret is revealed about the shadowy organization known as "The Secret Society". COULD THERE BE BUTTERFLY EFFECT INVOLVED? And what is up with Peter? He's been acting strangely recently...

Happy New Year! It's been a good year, but for another we need your help! Please rate and review the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods, or wherever you listen, or you can donate to the show in the link later in the show notes! Thank you.

The background music used in this episode is "Dramatic Suspense" by Ashot-Danielan Composer, "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit, "The Game" by AdrihUwU,  "Comedy Detective" by OY Studio,  "Documentary Story" by Roman Senyk Music,  and "Forever" by kamhunt. Theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. 

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Special Message30 Dec 202300:02:05

We will release more content after the new year! 

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29. Purple06 Nov 202300:28:01

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, ComaStudio, AmethystMusic, and fanchisanchez, and our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. AI Voices by Dcode.

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The Secret Society Ep. 3: A Discovery30 Oct 202300:14:08

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.

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The Secret Society Ep. 2: A Warning02 Oct 202300:13:05

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.

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28. Lorenz Cipher25 Sep 202300:26:38

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.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Lorenz_Cams.jpg 

The background music used in this episode was by Bio Unit, Ketsa, Playsound, Audio Coffee, and others, and our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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Remastered: The History of Concealment18 Sep 202300:19:43

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 whole sounds better than the original, so give it a listen! Oh, and could you tell a friend about the show? It would be a big help.

The background music used in this episode are Bio Unit, Energy Drink, Apex, Zone, and Resonance by Bio Unit, and our theme song is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants.

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27. Mystery #3: AI Voices11 Sep 202300:27:27

 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 music used in this episode is by Bio Unit, OYStudio, and others. The theme was "Former" by ComaStudio.

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45. Spy Stories 1940-2000: Masters of Secrecy04 Nov 202400:22:31

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...
 
The music used in this episode was "Documentary Story" by RomanSenykMusic, "Cyber Anxiety" by HoliznaCC0, "The Secret Base" by CryptologyMedia, "Space Downtempo Background" by ComaStudio, "Comedy Detective" by OY Studio, and "Bio Unit" by Bio Unit. Our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

NO ARREST WARRANTS WERE ISSUED IN THE MAKING OF THIS EPISODE.

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26. Enigma04 Sep 202300:32:41

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-machine-cipher

The background music used in this episode was by Bio Unit, Amethyst Music, Alex Make Music, and Ketsa. Our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. AI voices by dcode.

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The Secret Society Ep. 1: An Explination28 Aug 202300:11:03

Greetings, new recruits. I will explain all in this episode. Do not worry.

Music by Bio Unit. Voices are by Dcode.

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25. Codetalkers21 Aug 202300:33:45

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 this episode was by Bio Unit, OYStudio, Fanchisanchez, Music Unlimited, Ashot-Danielen Composer, and more! The theme song is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. Also, Interestingly, the song "Believe in Ukraine" was playing during the section about Hungarian. AI voice by dcode.

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24. The World Wars Pt. 114 Aug 202300:41:06

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!

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Links:
WW1 Hub: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I_cryptography
WW2 Hub: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_cryptography
Elizebeth Smith Friedman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizebeth_Smith_Friedman

The Background music used in this episode is by Bio Unit, Amethyst Music, Daddy's Music, and Audio Coffee. Our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants. AI voice by dcode.

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0.4. Season 4 Trailer31 Jul 202300:01:56

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.

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23. Rocks & Racers03 Jul 202300:40:08

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/1PLrmDRRIMLkj14hSqk7iz4qTLBQeEOkP/view

The background music used in this episode is by Visager and ComaStudio, and our theme music is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants.

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22. Acrostics24 Apr 202300:35:04

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.

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21. Mystery #2: Lots of Locks17 Apr 202300:25:16

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 Mosquito by Caspar Babypants.

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20. Numbers10 Apr 202300:29:20

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.

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Bonus: The Best Episode Ever!03 Apr 202300:25:14

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.

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The background music used in this episode was by Bio Unit, ComaStudio and Ketsa, and our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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44. The Beale Cipher Mystery28 Oct 202400:26:15

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 left at a hotel were opened in 1845, revealing three pages of ciphertext and a letter explaining the ciphertext pages. It sparked a 175+ year long treasure hunt. This is one of Barnabas' favorite mysteries in Cryptography, and we already discussed some about it in episodes 5 and 11. In the special story, Steve and Bob bot go trick-or-treating... only to discover that they get something other than what they asked for.
 
This episode is a part of the Kids' Listen Halloween Sweeps. You can find the whole playlist at https://medium.com/kidslisten/kids-listen-halloween-sweeps-2024-364571f88427 and https://www.instagram.com/p/DBuHaYkzePE/?img_index=1. It is also available on the SmallTalk app.

Links:
Episode 5: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1821051/episodes/9851310
Episode 11: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1821051/episodes/11229350
 
The background music used in this episode was "Comedy Detective" by OYStudio, "Dramatic Suspense" by Ashot-Danielan-Composer, "Disco Tokyo" by Bio Unit (in the clips from episode 11), "Cyber Anxiety" by HoliznaCC0, "Game Over 1" by HoliznaCC0, and "My Sensei At Their Max" by Amethyst Music. Our theme is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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19. Vigenère Cipher27 Mar 202300:31:35

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:

Crypto Corner encoding/decoding:


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18.5. Mystery #1: Electic Reading20 Mar 202300:05:38

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.

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18. Stalking, Tracking, & Shadowing13 Mar 202300:27:13

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, "Forever" by kamhunt, and "Happy Diversion" by Ketsa. Our theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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17. Codebreaking Pt. 206 Mar 202300:35:30

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

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The Background music was "Bio Unit", "Conduit", "Vacant", and "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit and  "Brilliance", "Digital Abstract Technology", and "Resolute" by ComaStudio. Our theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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16. Semaphore27 Feb 202300:28:23

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/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Semaphore_Signals_A-Z.jpg

The background music used in this episode is "Bio Unit", "Resonance", and "Moving Sun" by Bio Unit, "Brilliance", "Digital Abstract Technology", "Resolute" by ComaStudio, and "Happy Diversion" by Ketsa. Our theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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15. Culper Code20 Feb 202300:30:20

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-5Hq2L0YIQ4fFelB9dGp3t06aWGg/view
The Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culper_Ring

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The Background music used in this episode was "Bio Unit", "Resonance", "Virus", and "Moving Sun" by Bio Unit and "Brilliance", "Digital Abstract Technology", "Inspiration", and "Space Downtempo Background" by ComaStudio. Our theme music is from "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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14. Codenames13 Feb 202300:31:32

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_(figure_of_speech)
CIA Cryptonyms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIA_cryptonym
NATO Reporting Names: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_reporting_name

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The background music used in this episode are "Bio Unit", "Resonance", "Float", "Moving Sun", and "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit and "The Corporate Ambient" and "Resolute" by ComaStudio. Our theme song is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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0.3. Season 3 Trailer06 Feb 202300:01:34

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.

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13. Code or Cipher?02 Jan 202300:25:41

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.

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Bonus: Season 2's Stories21 Nov 202200:33:10

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! 
 
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The background music used in this episode is "Moving Sun", "Disco Tokyo", "Resistor", "Machines", "Mainframe", "Ambient Warning", and "Level", all by Bio Unit, and our theme song is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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43. Master Message #221 Oct 202400:12:10

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!
 
The background music used in this episode was "Documentary Story" by Roman Senyk Music, "Cinematic Dramatic" by AleXZevesa, "Epically" by Life Saturation, "Space Downtempo Background" by ComaStudio, and "Level" by Bio Unit. Our theme music is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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Bonus: Egyptian Hieroglyphs24 Oct 202200:13:39

 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?
 
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Links:
Egyptian Fractions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_numerals#Fractions
Egyptian Numerals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_numerals
Egyptian Hieroglyphs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_hieroglyphs 
 
The background music used in this episode is "Bio Unit", "Jazz Terminal", and "Virus",  all by Bio Unit, and our theme song is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.
EXTRA WARNING: Prepare for bad rap in the first 1:15 of this episode.

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12. Polybius Square26 Sep 202200:33:54

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!

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This is the final episode of the season. Thank you for listening. Without listeners, we wouldn't be making this show.

The background music from this episode Bio Unit, Conduit, Travel, Energy Drink, Apex, Maze, Mainframe, Generator, and Moving Sun, all by Bio Unit, and our theme music is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants.

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11. Book Code19 Sep 202200:33:18

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!
 
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Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beale_ciphers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_cipher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Cipher
 
The background music used in this episode is Bio Unit, Resonance, City, Outer Reaches, Disco Tokyo, Apex, and Machines, all by Bio Unit, and Happy Diversion by Ketsa. Our theme music is Mosquito by Caspar Babypants.

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10. Pig Latin12 Sep 202200:26:13

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.
 
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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", "Apex", "Airflow", "Resistor", and "Lonely Satellite", all by Bio Unit, and our theme song is "Mosquito" by Caspar Babypants.

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