Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Weekly science podcast exploring curious questions with kid and adult co-hosts AI summary

Brains On Universe Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 438 episodes · latest 2026-11-10

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Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

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What makes poison ivy itchy?

2026-11-10 · 32 min

Do you have an itch for knowledge? Well, you’re in luck! Brains On is here to help you scratch it. Molly and co-host Sam look into why poison ivy makes us itchy. Plus, Sanden ushers us into the rhyme zone to come up…
Brains On presents Smash Boom Best: American Robin vs Mourning Dove

2026-11-03 · 40 min

Get ready for a Smash Boom Best bird bonanza. Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby have gone bananas for birds in the last few years. They’re real-life friends and musicians, who host the podcast Extremely Accurate Bird Songs.…
Brains On presents Forever Ago: History Mystery Sounds

2026-10-27 · 36 min

This week Brains On is giving you an extra helping of Mystery Sounds… with a twist! Listen as our pals at Forever Ago try to stump you with history Mystery Sounds! Joy Dolo and co-host Gabi are having a history sound…
Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!

2026-10-26 · 23 min

Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full,…
Why do we like getting scared?

2026-10-20 · 33 min

Spooky stuff may make you cover your eyes in fright, but many of us find ourselves peeking through our fingers to get another glimpse. Why are we drawn to things that make us jump? In this episode, we'll find out how…
Can dogs read our minds?

2026-10-13 · 38 min

Does it seem like your dog knows what you’re going to do before you do it? Do they know how you’re feeling? We’re going to answer these questions by talking to Dr. Alexandra Horowitz from the Dog Cognition Lab at…
The hows and whys of hair

2026-10-06 · 31 min

The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye…
Sneak peek: The history of pineapple on pizza

2026-10-05 · 9 min

This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus,…
Hoax Hunters: Why do crystals feel so special?

2026-09-29 · 28 min

Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters. This time they’re looking at the myths surrounding crystals. For hundreds of years, people have believed that these rocks are special and have powers. But is there any…
Mystery Sound Extravaganza fall 2026

2026-09-22 · 40 min

Oh boy, oh boy! Are you ready to do some guessing?!? We have doozies to detect. There are clues to calculate. And so, so many goodies to get into. We hope your ears are warmed up, because it’s time for the… Mystery…

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Oldest episode in feed: 07/2013 · over 13 years
Typical length: 29 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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