Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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Rating
4.5
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11958 reviews
This podcast has
315 episodes
Language
Explicit
No
Date created
2013/09/10
Average duration
24 min.
Release period
11 days

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Brains On!ยฎ 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 theyโ€™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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How deep does the sand go on the beach?
2024/02/20
Sand! We use it to make all kinds of things, from spectacular sandcastles to roads and bridges. But where does it come from? And why is the sand on so many beaches disappearing? In this episode, Molly and co-host Leon head to the beach to explore the secrets of sand. They run into the ultimate sand STAN Sanden Totten and discover what it's made of. Then, they chat with producer Nico Gonzalez Wisler about why beaches are running out of sand. All that, plus a stumper of a new mystery sound! Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visitย www.smartypass.orgย to get your Smarty Pass today! ____________ This episode was sponsored by: Sitka Seafood Market - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order.ย  Indeed - Use promo code brainson to receive a $75 sponsored job credit
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Is hypnosis real?
2024/02/13
Hypnosis. Youโ€™ve seen it in movies, cartoons, and maybe even on stage! But is it real? And if so, what is it? Join Molly and co-host Jasmine as they uncover the truth about hypnosis and its power to heal. Theyโ€™ll hear from pediatrician and hypnosis expert, Dr. Daniel Kohen, about what it is and isnโ€™t. (Spoiler alert โ€“ it isnโ€™t mind control!) Theyโ€™ll also chat with 13-year-old Joshua who uses hypnosis to overcome anxiety! Plus, a special appearance from the ghost of Franz Mesmer, a famous practitioner and the man behind the word mesmerizing. Entranced? Stick around for a new and puzzling mystery sound! Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visitย www.smartypass.orgย to get your Smarty Pass today! ____________ This episode was sponsored by Sitka Seafood Market - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order.ย  Indeed - Use promo code brainson to receive a $75 sponsored job credit
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Why do we get cavities?
2024/02/06
Your teeth are like a squad of superheroes inside your mouth. They help you crunch on carrot sticks, nibble popcorn and chew bubblegum. Youโ€™ve probably heard itโ€™s important to brush your teeth to prevent cavities. But what is a cavity? And how do dentists fix them? Join Molly and cohost Aya on a terrifically toothy adventure, as they explore what causes these pesky little holes in our teeth. Theyโ€™ll meet a group of rowdy, party-loving bacteria and find out how sometimes, troublemaker bacteria in our mouths can cause cavities. Plus, dentist Dr. Jean Star will help explain how to fix cavities. All that, plus a brand new Mystery Sound! Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visitย www.smartypass.orgย to get your Smarty Pass today! ____________ This episode was sponsored by Sitka Seafood Market - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order.
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Baby Mystery Sound: A Smarty Pass Sneak Peek
2024/02/02
Producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie are at the Brains On petting zoo checking out some of the cutest baby animals in the world. Itโ€™s there that Rosie realizes that they should play a round of Baby Mystery Sounds! Itโ€™s the classic Brains On game Mystery Sound with an adorable twist!
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How did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction?
2024/01/30
Listener Gideon sent in this brilliant question: โ€œHow did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction and are they the same ferns we see now?โ€ Our search for the answer will introduce us to James Frond, international fern of mystery, and take us flying through the air on an airplaneโ€™s wing. Weโ€™ll also meet a scientist whoโ€™s trying to understand how ferns are such strong survivors โ€” by recreating the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs! All that, plus aย fern-tasticย new mystery sound! Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visitย www.smartypass.orgย to get your Smarty Pass today! _____________ Todayโ€™s episode is sponsored by: ย Sitka Seafood Market - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order.
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What happened to the Neanderthals?
2024/01/23
Dig in with Molly and co-host Audrey as they learn about our extinct ancient relatives, the Neanderthals! With archaeologist and Brains On producer Anna Goldfield as their guide, theyโ€™ll learn how Neanderthals were once misunderstood, and how scientists are learning more about them. Explore the wondrous NeanderHALL at Brains On HQ and unearth the truth about these prehistoric humans with Anna and her talkative NeanderDOLL, Paul! Plus, discover the origins of a tricky new mystery sound Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visitย www.smartypass.orgย to get your Smarty Pass today!
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Taxonomic Ticklers: A Smarty Pass sneak peek
2024/01/19
Sparklemuffin, turdus maximus, and sarcastic fringehead. These are the names of some of Marcโ€™s favorite animals! Will Molly be able to guess what kind of animals they are?
Where does lightning come from?
2024/01/16
Grab your raincoat, and join Molly and co-host Lily as they float into the clouds to learn about lightning! Theyโ€™ll explore how lightning is made and what it takes to stay safe during thunderstorms. To close with a bang, Molly will slip on her Thunderpants and host an electrifying lightning-themed game show. But donโ€™t bolt too soon. Weโ€™ve got a mystery sound reveal that promises to shock!Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!
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Brains On presents Forever Ago - Superman: An immigrant's story
2023/12/05
The Brains On crew is hard at work on our next batch of episodes, and we'll be back in your feed on January 16, with an electrifying episode about lightning. Until then, check out our history show: Forever Ago. It's hosted by our friend Joy Dolo, and it looks into the fascinating past of things we take for granted. In this episode, Joy invites Molly on to the show to share the origin story of Superman that you've probably never heard. Take a listen! To hear the entire episode, search for โ€œForever Agoโ€ wherever you listen to podcasts or head to foreverago.org.
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Why do our bodies take so long to grow?
2023/11/07
Join Molly Bloom and co-host Ishalo as they learn about the ingredients we need to grow โ€“ and why sometimes the growing seems slow! Theyโ€™ll chat with Dr. Diva de Leรณn Crutchlow about sleep and hormones and help Sanden take care of Dwayne the 5-year-old brain. Is your excitement growing by the minute? Ours too! And weโ€™ve got another tricky mystery sound, just for you. This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS) - Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions apply. Factor (Factormeals.com/brainson50)ย to get 50% off. IXL (IXL.COM/FIELDTRIP)ย to get a 20% off an IXL membership. Wish (movies.disney.com/wish - Only in theaters November 22, tickets available now. Rated PG, parental guidance suggested)Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!
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How and why do chameleons change color?
2023/10/31
Join Molly and co-host Arjun on a reptilian romp, where they learn all about chameleonsโ€™ color-changing abilities, powerful eyes, and super sticky saliva. Along the way, theyโ€™ll be joined by a pair of chatty chameleon cabaret performers โ€” Kiki and Paul โ€” and chameleon expert Chris Anderson! Color yourself excited for this awesome creature feature, and an all-new mystery sound! If you want to learn more about chameleons, check out co-host Arjunโ€™s own podcast, Animals Rule! He has an episode all about these loungey lizards, plus a ton of other amazing animals: https://spotify.link/KZrepYscSDb This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS) - Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions apply. Factor (Factormeals.com/brainson50)ย to get 50% off. IXL (IXL.COM/FIELDTRIP)ย to get a 20% off an IXL membership.Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!
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Why are we afraid of the dark?
2023/10/24
Explore the dark with Molly and co-host Sasha! Theyโ€™ll chat with psychologist Dr. Sandy Pimentel about why itโ€™s totally normal to be afraid of the dark and hear from Mr. Bonejangles about why itโ€™s the bone-a-fide best! To round out their adventure, producer Nico Gonzalez-Wisler will whisk them off on a starry, overnight field trip. The light at the end of the tunnel? An all-new mystery sound! This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS) - Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions apply. Factor (Factormeals.com/brainson50)ย to get 50% off. IXL (IXL.COM/FIELDTRIP)ย to get a 20% off an IXL membership. *** Donโ€™t miss our virtual events! Our next one, โ€œWhatโ€™s That Smell?โ€ is happening Oct. 26 โ€” Oct. 28, and our third and final, โ€œSnacktacular Road Trip,โ€ is Nov. 30 โ€” Dec. 2. Join your favorite hosts from Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago LIVE on YouTube for just $19.99 per family. Join the fun, and ask them questions! Plus, Smarty Pass holders get 20% off (sign up today to get yours and the discount). It all starts on September 21, so go toย brainson.org/fieldtripsย to get your tickets! ***Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!
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4.5 out of 5
11958 reviews
Good, but messed up 2024/02/24
Ya messed up but love the podcast
The chill episode in my fav series the cooking one, it got kinda messed up by the smarty pass ad, yall rewrote over the interview of the guy with the ...
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Subhash negi 2024/02/23
LOVE IT!!!!!
Awesome podcast! Listen to it every single day. I have been to Saint Paul a million times!
My favorite podcastโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ 2024/02/23
I love it so much -Anna seven years old
Level 1๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿฅธ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜ŽLevel 2๐Ÿ˜จ๐Ÿ˜ฐ๐Ÿ˜จ๐Ÿ˜จ๐Ÿ˜จ๐Ÿ˜จ๐Ÿ˜จLevel 3๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜ธ๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜บLevel 4๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿซฆ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘„level 5๐Ÿ’‚โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿ’‚
Trisha White Priebe 2024/02/22
My new match name
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Oliver17496353)@@ 2024/02/22
I love this show
I have a question how do water falls water never run out also I have a spot the difference ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™...
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โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ž 2024/02/21
L O V E this is sooo good!Infinite stars!โญ๏ธ
This is an amazing informative, funny, and just awesome kids (and adult/family) podcast, itโ€™s a great way to get information in a fun and interesting ...
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tipper123456 2024/02/21
Love it โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ
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The first time you were there. 2024/02/21
The first podcast in worldโ€™s history
My grandma lives in Minnesota. She is so sweet and she makes really good cookies ๐Ÿช.brains on is the best way to fall asleep ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค๏ฟฝ...
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Aby (Abby) 2024/02/20
So Awesome!!!
๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹so entertaining and so fun to listen!๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธ๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™I listen on long distan...
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pohnbhvyil 2024/02/20
Best podcast ever
Your guys podcast is so good I love listening to your episodes I I rate it a five thank you for doing this podcast. Keep up the good work. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๏ฟฝ...
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