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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On Universe

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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

kids & family education for kids

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24:01

Why do we have Daylight Saving Time?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2026/03/03

Every spring we set our clocks one hour forward. Every fall we move them one hour back. It’s a strange ritual when you think about it, so why do we do it? Join Molly and co-host Ava as they explore the seasons and why days are shorter in the winter and longer in the summer. We’ll hear about the history of Day Light Saving and play a game. And it’s always time for a Mystery Sound! So set an alarm so you don’t forget to tune in to this episode! Want to support Brains On and all

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28:02

What is a generation and why do we have them?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2026/02/17

We’re all part of a generation, that’s a large group of people born around the same time as us. These generations have names too, like Gen X, Baby Boomers or Gen Alpha. Who came up with these generations and why do we have them? We’ll speak to experts and learn what makes each generation unique. Plus, what if you could rename your generation? Plus, Mr. Bonejangles can’t remember his birthday so he has no idea what generation he’s part of! All this and a timeless mystery

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28:51

Why doesn’t stomach acid burn right through us?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2026/02/10

Our stomachs are full of a powerful acid, one that can burn your skin and even melt metal. So why doesn’t this stuff burn a hole through our bellies? We’ll find out how our stomachs protect the rest of us from this acid. Plus, we’ll learn about some of the wildest ways animals digest food and learn about how a serious accident helped us. Don't forget to listen to the Mystery Sound and the latest suggestions for new rooms in our headquarters. Want to support Brains On and all of the

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31:48

Hoax Hunters: Can a lake turn animals to stone?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2026/01/13

Have you ever heard of Lake Natron? It’s located in Tanzania, Africa, and, if you believe the internet, it can instantly petrify anything that touches it. Lucky for us, we have a direct line to the Hoax Hunters (aka Sanden and Marc) - they love myths, and they hate getting tricked. Along the way to saying yea or nay to this stoney phenomenon, the Hoax Hunters speak with Neovitus Sianga. Not only does he have firsthand knowledge of the lake, but he works for African People and Wildlife, where

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35:46

Brains On presents: Smash Boom Best - Hot Wheels vs...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/12/23

We're on a little winter break here, but we're gonna be back with a new episode of Brains On January 6th. Until then, we have an episode of our sister podcast, smash Boom. Best to share with you the episode. Features some familiar voices. Me, mark, and Sandon, enjoy the show! Whether you like your wheels big or small, this debate is for you! It’s Monster Trucks vs Hot Wheels. It’s a battle between Brains On besties Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten. Marc goes full throttle for Team Monster

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1:20

Brains On is coming to a city near you!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/12/20

The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announced. If you like fun, games, dancing, optical illusions and... Mystery Sounds, check out Your Brain is Magic. Head to brainson.org/events to get tickets for the following shows: 1/17 Newark, NJ Victoria Theater 1/18 Red Bank, NJ The Vogel 1/23 San Diego, CA The Observitory 1/24 Aneheim, CA House of Blues 2/21 Vancouver, BC Playhouse Theater (JFL Festival) 2/22 Seattle, WA Neptune Theater If you don't see your

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27:41

How metal wires changed the world!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/12/16

In our final look at metal, we explore how metal wires changed the world. Once humans figured out how to send little blasts of electricity through metal, we quickly developed lots of uses for this. One was a new way of communicating called the telegraph. Join Molly and co-host Ava as they team up with Dylan Thuras, co-founder of Atlas Obscura to learn how people laid hundreds of miles of wire in hopes of sending messages across oceans. Plus, the new Brains On Headquarters is having an opening

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28:44

How is metal made?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/12/02

Metal is amazing. It can be super strong like a steel beam. Or super flexible, like a copper wire. Humans have been obsessed with metals of all kinds for a very long time. This is part one a three-part look at how humans have used metal throughout history. Molly and co-host Ava are joined by Dylan Thuras, co-founder of Atlas Obscura, to look at how Earth got metal in the first place, how humans first found and used this stuff, and when we started making primitive tools with it. Plus, Marc and Sanden

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26:18

Do dogs know that they're dogs?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/11/18

We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legged people? In this episode, canine cognition researcher Alexandra Horowitz helps us puzzle out this question. We’ll also find out what happens (or doesn’t) when a dog looks in the mirror. Dogs are always dozing, and we’ll check in to see if they are dreaming too. And, we take a quick trip around the world in the language of barks. All that,

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33:28

Mystery Sounds from the natural world

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/11/11

Today’s episode is full of Mystery Sounds from around the world. Molly and co-host Rehema are joined by sonic explorer Thomas Rex Beverly, who travels the globe to capture the sounds of the natural world. He brings us some beautiful head-scratchers that really must be heard to be believed. Plus, we turn the tables on Thomas and ask him to guess some sounds you sent in. Put on your detective hat, break out the magnifying glass, and listen close! It’s time for the Mystery Sound

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00:07:30

We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/10/08

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00:02:56

A big update about the Brains On Universe

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/06/11

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00:35:17

The life of a NASA astronaut

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/06/03

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00:28:29

How do weather stations predict the weather?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/05/27

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00:32:20

Body Bonanza: Bruises, scars and Band-Aids

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/05/13

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00:01:38

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Life is Poopiful

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/05/12

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00:37:49

Are birds dinosaurs?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/05/06

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00:31:54

Trends: How do they start?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/03/11

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00:01:39

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s Inconceivable...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/03/07

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00:28:03

How does solar power work?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2025/03/04

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