Podcast Artwork

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. 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.

368 episodes Visit Website

Select an episode to begin listening to Brains On! Science podcast for kids.

Episode image

Understanding big fires and big feelings

Jan 14, 2025
Episode image

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Myth Busting Extravaganza

Jan 10, 2025
Episode image

How is paper made?

Jan 7, 2025
Episode image

Whirr. Zoom! Plink plink. It’s a Mystery Sound extravaganza

Dec 31, 2024
Episode image

Is it true? Vikings, dogs, and twins edition

Dec 24, 2024
Episode image

Are whales communicating with their clicks and songs?

Dec 17, 2024
Episode image

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Bones On Mystery Sounds!

Dec 6, 2024
Episode image

We're back December 17!

Nov 26, 2024
Episode image

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry Slam

Nov 11, 2024
Episode image

Smarty Pass Presents: Noun Noun

Oct 21, 2024