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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  • Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry Slam

    Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry Slam
    Nov 11 2024

    Molly’s got a case of poetry fever, and she’s ready to rhyme! She’s testing out her newest stash of stanzas on her pals, Marc and Sanden. They’ll have to guess the animals featured in four of Molly’s poems. It’s a case of versus AND verses in the…MYSTERY ANIMAL POETRY SLAM CHALLENGE!

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    1 min
  • Smarty Pass Presents: Noun Noun

    Smarty Pass Presents: Noun Noun
    Oct 21 2024

    Usually, bonus episodes like this are exclusively for Smarty Pass subscribers but this month we’re sharing them with all our listeners. If you like this bonus episode and want to hear fun games every month, plus ad-free episodes, sign up for Smarty Pass.


    Did you know Brains On host Molly Bloom likes to collect things? Oh yeah, she has a collection of doorknobs, stickers, Dolly Parton-themed rugs, and even a collection of collective nouns! Her collection of collective nouns is so great she has a new game just to show them off. Join producers Sanden Totten and Ruby Guthrie as they play Noun Noun!


    To get more bonus episodes like this every month, sign up for Smarty Pass at SmartyPass.org.
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    8 mins
  • The real vampires of the animal world

    The real vampires of the animal world
    Oct 15 2024

    According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood. These creepy ghouls are not real, but in this episode, we'll meet some vampire animals that do exist!


    Join Molly and co-host Quinn as they learn about all kinds of bloodsuckers, from mosquitos to birds to fish! They'll hear about vampire bats from Dr. May Dixon. Then Molly will share her top eight reasons to love vampire squids! Mr. Bonejangles will also give us a sneak peek of his new musical, Squiddler on the Roof, plus a spooky new mystery sound!


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    Today’s episode is sponsored by:



    • Norton Books


    • Wild Interest - Let your kids' imaginations run wild and check out the new podcast Wild Interest wherever you get your podcasts. wildinterest.com


    • 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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    27 mins

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yes

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

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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 podcast!!!

I love Brains On so much! It’s very engaging, which makes it really enjoyable to listen to. The questions that are answered in each episode are reworded/simplified very well, along with the amazing stories, which I find helps to define the answers quite a bit better for me than if the answers were just told straight up and flat. This podcast is truly amazing in regards to performance as well. The speakers have great diction and speak clearly, which really helps to make the podcast so fun to listen to. Brains On is truly the best, and I hope you give it a try! *Even if science is not your thing ;)*

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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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GREAT PODCAST

I think it would be cool if you guys made another Mosties episode. If you do, I would like to suggest a most adorable animal catagory. Thanks!

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it is my favorite podcast I go to sleep to this

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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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