Brains On! Science podcast for kids

By: American Public Media
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  • 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.
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  • Why do some people need glasses?
    Sep 3 2024

    Eyes are incredible. But sometimes they need a little help to see clearly. Enter: glasses! In this episode, we'll hear how eyes take in light and paint a picture of the world around us. We'll take a peek inside the eye to see why sometimes vision can be blurry and how glasses help. Then, we'll learn all about eye exams with a visit to the eye doctor! All that, plus a brand new mystery sound!


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    Today’s episode is sponsored by:
    - Indeed.com/brainson - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson
    - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.

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    29 mins
  • How do we name things in space? The quest to name a quasi-moon!
    Aug 20 2024

    Have you ever wondered how things in space get their names? Us, too! In this week’s episode, Molly and co-host Cassie hear the story of a funky little moon with a very strange name.


    It all started when Radiolab co-host Latif Nasser noticed something unusual on his son’s map of the solar system: a moon next to Venus called Zoozve. He’d never heard of Venus having a moon – and he’d definitely never heard of a moon named Zoozve. So, he called up his friend at NASA, and a wild space quest began!


    Plus, Latif will share how YOU can enter a contest to name one of Earth’s quasi-moons. And of course, a new mystery sound that we’re really mooning over!


    See the quasi-moon’s orbit here!


    Featured experts:
    Radiolab co-host and host and executive producer of Connected: The Hidden Science of Everything, Latif Nasser.


    Resources:
    Learn more about the Name a Quasi-Moon! contest at radiolab.org/moon — and submit your own idea!


    Subscribe to Smarty Pass for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts!


    Today’s episode is sponsored by:
    - Indeed.com/brainson - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson
    - Greenlight - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined

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    37 mins
  • Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: SPORTSBALL Impression Sound
    Aug 16 2024

    Smash Boom Best producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie are a little early for the BIG game. Looking to kill some time they decide to play Impression Sound. Just like the great Brains On game Mystery Sound, Impression Sound has players guessing sounds. BUT unlike Mystery Sound, Aron and Rosie will be making the sounds with their mouths -- like an impression. Hence the very appropriate name for this game: Impression Sound!

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    2 mins

Featured Article: The Best Educational Podcasts for Kids


Whether your child is two or 12, if you’re hesitant to break out a textbook or looking to take a break from screens, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated the best educational podcasts for kids (and the adults who teach them) to help make learning fun and entertaining. Using storytelling, song, science, and/or silliness, these podcasts will not only educate but also help inspire, soothe, and impart valuable lessons to your young ones.

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LOVE THIS!!!

I really like this podcast. It teaches on so many great topics in a kid friendly way. Just one thing. I would like to know if a season is ending because on Tuesdays I check the feed and don`t understand if there isn`t a new episode. Otherwise, this is a great podcast!

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Amazing!

I love this!😍😍😍❤❤❤
I totally recommend it.

please do more Mystery Sound Extravaganzas.
Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome!

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yes

good. I like very much, I like the space ones, their funny, I definitely recommend.

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it is my favorite podcast I go to sleep to this

a w s o m e.
p o d c a s t .

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Best ever Podcast

Repeat great my Daughters and son really love it It's just great I recommend this4 families ☺

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This is a great podcast definitely recommend

This is so good I love it soooo much and the topics are absolutely amazing

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Brains On!

Could you please do a Brains On episode on Pokémon? I love the Mystery Sounds. Can you please do some more Mystery Sound Extravaganzas?

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Awesome

I like it I think it’s a great podcast. I listen to it every night and it has been a great podcast.

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my son really liked this one

spurred lots of great conversation
he's young and I didn't know he'd had crushes
silly funny smart

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The only thing that makes me feel like butter

ILLEGAL AND THE BEST OF THE YEAR IS COMING OUT ON THIS DAY 5/100/99/

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