# Brains On! Science podcast for kids A podcast by 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/ Feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LEME2532531912 ## Latest episodes - [Brains On presents Forever Ago: History Mystery Sounds](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/e164521d6861) (2026-10-27, 37 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4772426840.mp3 - [Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/54a09aa52b96) (2026-10-26, 23 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME9491625448.mp3 - [Why do we like getting scared?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/fa6a5ae0b6cb) (2026-10-20, 33 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1538086245.mp3 - [Can dogs read our minds?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/234a10351b08) (2026-10-13, 38 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7720192624.mp3 - [The hows and whys of hair](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/ca3595a37b61) (2026-10-06, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME3134322146.mp3 - [Sneak peek: The history of pineapple on pizza](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/8da7569a1e07) (2026-10-05, 10 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME9279370911.mp3 - [Hoax Hunters: Why do crystals feel so special?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/4def674f4629) (2026-09-29, 28 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME5045649803.mp3 - [Mystery Sound Extravaganza fall 2026](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/f5bc5ba2b316) (2026-09-22, 40 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7485390375.mp3 - [Why do we need pinky toes?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/6f9ad0de25b5) (2026-09-15, 33 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME2160704918.mp3 - [Why does music make us dance?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/30a1315ff0f4) (2026-09-08, 37 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME5660290558.mp3 - [Black holes, wormholes and donut holes!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/ac10b9be8664) (2026-09-01, 40 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8744293634.mp3 - [How do we get Vitamin D from the sun?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/80d85817fca3) (2026-08-25, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7888966514.mp3 - [Forever Ago: Who invented Pokemon?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/ec1ecd8cc678) (2026-08-18, 34 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4104102177.mp3 - [Sneak peek: Hoax Hunters explain the Pokemon Shock](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/e1151cfbb114) (2026-08-14, 7 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1814822240.mp3 - [Do plants fart?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/44367995bdca) (2026-08-11, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME3527493093.mp3 - [Joy Overload! The science of tickles and cuteness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/f85d8fcd4c0a) (2026-08-04, 41 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME9597646255.mp3 - [How do walkie talkies work?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/b772ed3c7090) (2026-07-28, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4695878614.mp3 - [Hoax Hunters take on the Fresno Nightcrawler](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/043dd6f984b3) (2026-07-21, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME3663797657.mp3 - [Why are brains so squishy?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/2850cd2b045a) (2026-07-14, 34 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7800332700.mp3 - [How do oysters make pearls?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/22b0bf32ccac) (2026-07-07, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME6279863444.mp3 - [Why do mosquitoes bite?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/291abc8b5694) (2026-06-30, 29 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME9254771934.mp3 - [How do lightbulbs work?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/0bb4903fd833) (2026-06-23, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME6893405676.mp3 - [Crystals: More than just shiny rocks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/d78646b5ba05) (2026-06-16, 36 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME2322307946.mp3 - [Brains On Presents: Smash Boom Best - Slime vs Slinkies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/a8d36c603174) (2026-06-09, 41 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8114917964.mp3 - [Why do we like the number 100?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/731b7b65c50e) (2026-06-02, 43 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8486902757.mp3 - [Growth Spurts!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/f7b3dd5038dc) (2026-05-26, 22 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7967481623.mp3 - [Skin, sweat and hair!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/80a594f90ae9) (2026-05-19, 21 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7417641463.mp3 - [What is puberty?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/037de757d364) (2026-05-12, 22 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4094589704.mp3?updated=1778534377 - [Why don’t we feel the Earth spinning?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/99dd8ea7b9a5) (2026-05-05, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4198460615.mp3?updated=1777934343 - [Introducing...Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (The podcast)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/2ad20734fcb7) (2026-05-04, 2 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME2460002964.mp3?updated=1777922175 - [How does soap work?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/0ac4e71b03b4) (2026-04-28, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8026016667.mp3?updated=1777346279 - [How to build a house on the moon](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/ca534132ce7b) (2026-04-21, 33 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8254428532.mp3?updated=1776383954 - [More sport science: Bats and black eyes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/7735512718d0) (2026-04-14, 29 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4714621573.mp3?updated=1776123386 - [Sport science: softballs, baseballs, and curve balls](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/412d9af92405) (2026-04-07, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME2320055248.mp3?updated=1776090571 - [Is there such a thing as a blue raspberry? And why are raspberries hairy?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/11bbf486068b) (2026-03-31, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1786796427.mp3?updated=1776090560 - [Hoax Hunters: What is the Bermuda Triangle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/d51784e8e97d) (2026-03-24, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7403459943.mp3?updated=1776090579 - [How do flowers get their smells?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/5c2bf9c8b429) (2026-03-17, 28 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8826064732.mp3?updated=1776090527 - [It's time for the....Mystery Sound Extravaganza!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/b89365c2030d) (2026-03-10, 37 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1423351225.mp3?updated=1776090583 - [Why do we have Daylight Saving Time?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/07f5a5dfe7d7) (2026-03-03, 27 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1395263863.mp3?updated=1776090535 - [New Brains On tour dates added: St. Paul, Atlanta, Portland -- and more!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/6ba466719bce) (2026-02-27, 2 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME2068306972.mp3?updated=1776090476 - [Let's Go Bananas](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/8620c13db950) (2026-02-24, 37 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8001777963.mp3?updated=1776090566 - [What is a generation and why do we have them?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/66b0d3e512cd) (2026-02-17, 31 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME5332533022.mp3?updated=1776090560 - [Why doesn’t stomach acid burn right through us?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/327518a0a1dd) (2026-02-10, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1052071465.mp3?updated=1776090563 - [Can a spider eat a wasp?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/6750e8bdf0ba) (2026-02-03, 34 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME1516665668.mp3?updated=1776090551 - [How do stickers stick?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/fbe30ac334b6) (2026-01-27, 28 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME4772213093.mp3?updated=1776090551 - [Totally Slothsome: All about sloths](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/17fc2ee140c0) (2026-01-20, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME7733735835.mp3?updated=1776090542 - [Hoax Hunters: Can a lake turn animals to stone?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/0f4247f3e852) (2026-01-13, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8993133249.mp3?updated=1776090552 - [Why do skunks stink?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/cf4bbe5684b8) (2026-01-06, 34 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME3396346255.mp3?updated=1776090539 - [Brains On presents - Rocket women: How a secret program paved the way for female astronauts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/faa7474fab24) (2025-12-30, 39 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME8920635031.mp3?updated=1776090576 - [Brains On presents: Smash Boom Best - Hot Wheels vs Monster Trucks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/703720228/f7ce209c5d02) (2025-12-23, 39 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/491/traffic.megaphone.fm/LEME9378151584.mp3?updated=1776090586 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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