Things That Fall From The Sky | Wow! Signal Space Comedy Episode 13 | Adler Planetarium

In this episode, science ruins yet another romantic moment, Meredith’s friends try to talk her out of looking for meteorites in Lake Michigan in her work clothes for some reason, and Stacey Quasar gets to the bottom of falling space rocks with Dr. Philipp Heck from the Field Museum in Chicago. PLUS: A tiny song will help you sort out all the different words for falling rocks and a jazzy dance number with bossa nova vibes will show you why falling might not be so bad.
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EPISODE CREDITS
Starring: Meredith Stepien, Brian Holden, James Tolbert, Kim Whalen, Hunter Miller , Orilla Fetro, Michelle Nichols
Guest Star: Dr. Philipp Heck
Musical Guest: Clark Baxtresser
Written By: Aubrey Henretty, Meredith Stepien
Edited By: Meredith Stepien, Curt Mega, Brian Holden
Film and Production Assistance: Brian Holden, Curt Mega, Aubrey Henretty
Graphic Designers: Orilla Fetro, Jane Knox
Animation By: Jane Knox
Falling Object Translator: Geza Gyuk
Project Support: Sam Blickhan, Jess Ray, Colleen Cesaretti
MUSIC CREDITS
“Wow! Signal Theme Song” Written and Performed by Meredith Stepien, Mix by Mark Swiderski
“Falling” Lyrics by Clark Baxtresser and Aubrey Henretty, Music by Clark Baxtresser, Performed by Clark Baxtresser, James Tolbert, and Kim Whalen, Produced by Clark Baxtresser
"Falling" Music Video Choreographed by James Tolbert, produced and edited by Curt Mega
“Asteroids, Comets and Meteors” Written and performed by Meredith Stepien
SFX CREDITS
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[@Vanessa-uo6lt]

stjsjfajtajgskhdlhdlhf the 'picking up the ring, putting back in the pocket, repeat' is sending me

[@adlerplanetarium]

He was trying his best!!!

[@meredithstepien942]

Yay!

[@TnoyKaraxis]

Meredith has a second account?!

[@jenivy95]

Oh I love this so much! The cinematography and choreography during Falling are top-tier. 💚

[@adlerplanetarium]

Right?!

[@cafesandwednesdays]

I’m distracted by how pretty Kim is

[@avaleelong]

Oh this is such a delight! Also (pun intended) I totally would have been falling if I tried to go down the stairs the way James did during Falling 😭

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

Thank you for the mid-day joy!!! The skits made me laugh so hard! Dr. Heck’s items were SO COOL! The animation was amazing! And that music video might be the most beautiful thing ever???!! I love this so much!

[@adlerplanetarium]

Awww we're so glad you liked the episode!

[@emilyclark8772]

This is so bill nye coded in the best way

[@JaraldMonroe]

I am a simple person, I see Kim Whalen, I click

[@Btm10000]

You are a simple and a good person then

[@LiliannaFehr]

Exactly bc if Kim is in it it’s a must watch

[@XenaNemyt]

Omg! Love this!!! Look at all my little Starkids being adorable 🥰💚💚💚

[@stuckincollege]

Every episode is just so much fun!

[@Totallyawesomemegagirl]

Kim and james were fantastic!!

[@Btm10000]

Let's go! A new episode!

[@adlerplanetarium]

Have a fav segment from the episode?

[@Btm10000]

@@adlerplanetarium I really liked the falling song but this episode of News At The Speed Of Light was also genuinely interesting. So, it's between these two!

[@lottaisaveryangrywoman]

This is SO funny! :DDD

[@adlerplanetarium]

Thanks for watching!!

[@hazelflwrs]

a wonderful episode

[@adlerplanetarium]

Thanks for watching!

[@adlerplanetarium]

Let us know your favorite section from this episode!

[@cc7883]

I love the Stacey Quasar segment! Always a fav

[@MerediddyS]

THE SONG, OF COURSE!!!!!! 🥰

[@RobertDPore]

Falling is at 7:06