Mailbag: Are Animals Ticklish? + New Song!

About this episode

This episode explores whether animals can be tickled and the science behind why we laugh when tickled, featuring guest David Leavens.

A special “tickle attack” Mailbag edition of Tumble! We’re tackling your questions about whether animals can be tickled, and why we laugh when we’re tickled. David Leavens, a professor of psychology, helps us break down the not-so-silly science of tickling. Plus, a brand NEW SONG from Marshall based on a listener request!  Want to be on a future mailbag episode? With an adult, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify, or email us at [email protected]!  Join on Patreon to help us continue to make Tumble: patreon.com/tumblepodcast Shop official Tumble merch: https://tumblepodcast.dashery.com/ Listen to Tumble en Español: https://pod.link/1521514886Submit a science question: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/contact

People in this episode

Guest: David Leavens

Topics covered

• tickling
• animal behavior
• psychology
• science questions
• music

Keywords

• ticklish
• animals
• laughter
• psychology
• science
• mailbag
• new song

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Organizations: Tumble Media, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon, Tumble, Tumble merch, Tumble en Español, sciencepodcastforkids.com

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