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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Brains On! tackles the science of hair in a 31-minute episode designed for curious kids. The show explores the biological fundamentals: how hair grows from follicles, what determines hair color (black, brown, blonde, red) and why it grays with age. The episode addresses the evolutionary and anatomical "why" questions…
Worth it if your kid is curious about their own body, loves science explanations, or asks the "why" questions that hair naturally prompts.
This is a 9-minute sneak peek of a bonus episode from Brains On!, a science podcast for kids. The full episode is available only to Smarty Pass subscribers. The sneak peek promises to explore the history of pineapple on pizza, specifically focusing on the person credited with popularizing this controversial topping…
Worth it if you're a Brains On! fan curious about pineapple pizza history and willing to subscribe for the full episode, or if you want a quick taste of the show's style.
Brains On!'s 'Hoax Hunters' episode tackles the cultural and scientific mythology surrounding crystals. Hosts Marc and Sanden, joined by the show's recurring character Mystery Moose, investigate whether crystals genuinely possess special or healing powers—a belief that has persisted for centuries across cultures. The…
Worth it if your kids enjoy science podcasts that debunk myths and learn to question extraordinary claims, or if they're curious about why people believe in crystal healing.
Brains On! presents a Mystery Sound Extravaganza, an interactive guessing game episode where listeners are invited to identify mysterious sounds through audio clues. The episode promises multiple sound mysteries ("doozies") that require detective work and deduction from the audience. The format appears to be centered…
Worth it if your kids enjoy puzzle-solving games and interactive audio experiences, and you trust Brains On!'s track record for quality science content.
Brains On! tackles the humble pinky toe in this 33-minute episode hosted by Molly and co-host Luna Mae. The episode explores why humans have pinky toes despite their small size, what functions they actually serve, and what would happen if we didn't have them. The hosts broaden the scope beyond human anatomy by…
Worth it if your kids enjoy curious, hands-on science exploration and want to understand the 'why' behind their own bodies.
Brains On! explores the neuroscience behind why music makes us dance in this 37-minute episode hosted by Molly and Adriel. The episode investigates whether humans are hardwired to move rhythmically in response to certain sounds, examining the brain mechanisms that connect auditory input to physical movement. The hosts…
Worth it if you have kids aged 8–14 who enjoy science explanations, want to understand the neuroscience behind everyday experiences, or are curious about music and movement.