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Up in the Clouds

Up in the Clouds

Written by: Cumulus
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Up in the Clouds: A Sleep Learning Journey Through Cloud Computing

Have you ever put on some soothing audio for sleeping purposes?

Do you want "cloud" with that?

Drift off to sleep while learning about the fascinating world of cloud computing. Join Cumulus, a curious young cloud, as they explore the history and technology that powers our digital world, from the earliest days of computers in the 1960s to the global data centers of today.

Perfect for kids, tech enthusiasts, students, professionals, and anyone who loves learning something new as they fall asleep. Each 10 minute episode blends real facts about cloud technology with soothing storytelling, featuring the voices of Cumulus and their wise guide, Database.

Whether you're 5 or 67, whether you work in tech or outside of it, this podcast makes cloud computing accessible, interesting, and deeply relaxing. It's meditation meets technology and education that floats as gently as a dream.

What you'll learn:

The origins and evolution of cloud computing

How companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft built the cloud

The technology behind data centers, servers, and networks

Real-world applications that shape our daily lives

New episodes weekly. Close your eyes, press play, and float up into the clouds with us.

Suitable for ages 5 to adult. Perfect for bedtime, naps, or anytime you want to learn while you relax.

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  • Up in the Clouds - Trailer

    Up in the Clouds - Trailer
    Dec 16 2025

    Learn about cloud computing while you sleep

    Up in the Clouds is your new bedtime podcast. Follow Cumulus the cloud on a gentle journey through tech history with AWS, Google, data centers and more.

    🎧 10 minutes per episode 💤 Deeply relaxing 🧠 Real facts about real technology 👶👴 Ages 5 to adult

    Perfect for tech professionals unwinding, kids learning about technology, or anyone curious about how the cloud actually works.

    New episode out now.

    #CloudComputing #TechPodcast #SleepLearning #Bedtime #TechEducation #AWS #CloudTechnology #PodcastRecommendation #LearningSomethingNew #TechForKids
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    15 mins
  • Up in the Clouds - S1 E1 - Cumulus Wakes Up

    Up in the Clouds - S1 E1 - Cumulus Wakes Up
    Dec 16 2025

    Episode Summary

    Meet Cumulus, a young cloud who awakens for the first time in the vast digital network. Confused but curious, Cumulus encounters Database, a wise old program who gently guides them through the origins of cloud computing.

    Journey back to the 1960s, when massive computers filled entire rooms and the revolutionary concept of sharing compute was born. Discover how the simple idea of sharing computing power planted the seeds for everything that would come later.

    Learn about the pivotal year of 2006, when Salesforce pioneered Software as a Service (SaaS) and Amazon launched AWS (Amazon Web Services), forever changing how we think about computing power. Hear how Google Docs made our files accessible from anywhere, and how Microsoft Azure joined the digital sky.

    Through peaceful storytelling, understand what it means to be "in the cloud" how data centers span the globe, how servers work together invisibly, and how you can access enormous computing power from anywhere on earth.

    In this episode, you'll learn: - The 1960s origins of shared computing and time-sharing - How Salesforce (1999) pioneered cloud-based software - The launch of Amazon Web Services and EC2 in 2006 - Google's role in making cloud storage accessible - What cloud computing actually means and how it works - Why data is distributed across multiple locations

    Perfect for: First-time listeners, tech beginners, curious kids, professionals wanting to revisit the basics, or anyone seeking a calming introduction to cloud technology.

    Runtime: 15 minutes

    Close your eyes, settle in, and let Cumulus guide you gently into the world of cloud computing.
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    15 mins
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