Tumble Media Announces First Audiobook Collaboration with RBmedia
- tumblepodcast
- Sep 29
- 3 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Greenfield, MA – September 30,2025 – Tumble Media, an award-winning children’s educational audio company, is thrilled to announce its first audiobook collaboration with RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world. Published under RBmedia’s Dreamscape audio brand, Tumble Science in the Field: Europe takes listeners on a journey of scientific exploration across the EU, designed to enhance family road trips with captivating stories while inspiring curiosity about STEM.
The audiobook offers a unique mix of popular Tumble Science episodes alongside exclusive, behind-the-scenes content, making it a perfect choice for families who love learning together. Co-hosts Lindsay Patterson and Marshall Escamilla bring scientific discovery to life by visiting scientists in the places where they work—from the mountains and laboratory to a supercomputer housed in a former church.
“Tumble Science’s unique approach to audio engages listeners of all ages and sparks meaningful conversations,” said Patterson. “With original scoring and music, humor, and the voices of real scientists, Tumble Science in the Field: Europe blends the immersive appeal of podcasting with the richness of audiobooks.”
Ninety-nine percent of families who listen to STEM podcasts in the car engage in conversations while listening, according to the Science Museum of Minnesota and Brains On!. By building on these proven techniques, Tumble Science in the Field provides an active listening experience that continues long after the audiobook ends.
“Children’s science podcasts hold tremendous potential for shaping long-term interest in science and science careers,” said Dr. Remy Dou, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami. “The key to this lies, in part, in how effective they are at prompting family conversations about science. Tumble episodes do just that and the team is constantly finding innovative ways to create fun, exciting content that embeds research on how children and families learn best into every episode.”
With the spoken word audio market booming—Edison Research reports a 45% increase in listening since 2014—Tumble and RBmedia are well positioned to meet the growing demand for engaging, educational family content.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Tumble Media on their very first audiobook,” said Sean McManus, Executive Vice President of Global Independent Publishing at RBmedia and President of Dreamscape Media. “Bringing one of the most beloved children’s science podcasts into the audiobook format is an exciting milestone. We look forward to sharing Tumble Science in the Field: Europe with families everywhere and continuing to expand innovative, educational content in audio.”
The Tumble Science in the Field: Europe audiobook features three engaging episodes:
“The Snapdragon Hunt” – Uncover the secrets of plant life with a group of scientists searching for flowers in the Pyrenees Mountains.
“The Launch of the Irish Satellite” – Journey to Dublin to meet the young astronomer launching Ireland’s space program.
“The Barcelona Supercomputer Adventure” – Visit the world’s most unusual supercomputer, solving the world’s biggest problems inside a historic chapel.
Tumble Science in the Field: Europe is available now on major audiobook platforms—including Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, Google Play, Chirp Books, Libro.fm, Audiobooks.com, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble—as well as through library apps such as Hoopla and Libby.
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About Tumble Media
Tumble Media is a children’s educational audio company that has been pioneering and innovating the kids’ podcast space since 2015, beginning with the award-winning Tumble Science Podcast for Kids. Co-founded by Lindsay Patterson, Marshall Escamilla, and Sara Robberson Lentz, our mission is to inspire curiosity and discovery through accessible audio storytelling.
About RBmedia
RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. With more than 90,000 titles, our audiobooks continually top key literary awards and bestseller lists. The company’s powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe—at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go. Our titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more. RBmedia is owned by H.I.G. Capital and Francisco Partners. Find out more at rbmediaglobal.com.
About Dreamscape Media
Dreamscape Media is an award-winning independent publisher and multimedia studio that is committed to producing a diverse range of high-quality content. Our catalog includes bestselling audiobooks, children’s educational videos, prominent independent authors, and much more.
