Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast
Episodes
What Is the Strongest Material in the World?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about GRAPHENE! The strongest material in the world... and it's only ONE ATOM THICK! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, inter...
What Are Bruises?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn what bruises are and why they can change color! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your ch...
How Do Astronauts Get Ready to Go to Outer Space?
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how astronauts train to go on space missions! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your chil...
Why are French Fries Called "French Fries?"
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are french fries called french fries? In this episode, we explore why the history of fries is connected to both France and Belgium! Curious Kids E...
Why are French Fries Called "French Fries?"
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are french fries called french fries? In this episode, we explore why the history of fries is connected to both France and Belgium! Curious Kids E...
How Are Goldfish Crackers Made?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how Goldfish crackers are made, from mixing dough with ingredients like flour and cheese, to rolling it thin, cutting it int...
Why Do Your Knuckles Crack and Pop?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how your joints work and what synovial fluid does (and why it sometimes goes POP!). Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, inter...
Why Do Bats Sleep Upside Down?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how bats are uniquely designed to sleep upside down! Their claws are amazing! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interacti...
How Do Forest Fires Start? (Curious Kids Club)
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another episode of the Curious Kids Club! Today, we discuss ...
How Do Bar Codes Work?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how bar codes help grocery store scanners know exactly what item you are buying. We discover how black bars and white spaces...
Where Did the Statue of Liberty Come From?
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn why France gave Liberty Enlightening the World to the United States! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast ...
How Do Credit Cards Work?
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn why a card is not free money and what happens after a credit card purchase is "approved!" Curious Kids Every Day is a daily,...
Why Do Some Chicken Eggs Hatch and Some Don't?
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parent Note: We keep this explanation very clinical and non-specific. However, it may still invite questions concerning how the rooster fertalizes the...
How Does Your Tongue Stay Wet?
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how saliva is made by your salivary glands and how it helps with tasting, chewing, swallowing, digestion, and keeping teeth ...
Why Do Cows Moo?
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn that cows moo to communicate with each other, their calves, and sometimes the people who care for them! Curious Kids Every D...
How Long Can a Fish Survive Out of Water?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn why most fish need to stay in water and how gills help fish get oxygen! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podca...
How Are M&M's Made?
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how these colorful candies are created in the factory, from the chocolate center to the thin candy shell, unique colors, a...
What's the Difference Between a Mouse and a Rat?
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the difference between mice and rats! We learn how size, body shape, ears, tails, and dropping can help us tell them apart...
How Is Paint Made?
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how paint is made and why it starts out wet but dries into color that sticks! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interacti...
Why Do Roads Crack?
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do streets crack and how does a small damaged spot turn into a pothole?! In this episode, we learn how heat, cold, water, heavy vehicles, and shif...
Who Do Cats and Dogs Have Whiskers?
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn that an animal's whiskers help sense touch, nearby objects, tiny air movements, and the space around their faces! Curious Ki...
Do Worms Have Hearts or Brains?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found a worm in the dirt and wondered how it works? In this episode, we explore what's really going on inside a worm! Do they have brain...
Why Is Peanut Butter So Sticky? (Curious Kids Club)
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! Today, we're talking...
What Is a Prime Number?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we learn what prime and composite numbers are by imagining apples arranged into equal groups! Curious Kids ...
Why Are Old Movies in Black & White?
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many old movies and TV shows in black and white? In this episode, we explore how early cameras worked, and why color was harder and more ex...
How Is a Slinky Made?
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How is a Slinky made, and why can it walk down stairs? In this episode, we explore how the amazing slinky works! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, in...
How Do We Predict the Weather?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how scientists predict the weather using tools like radar, satellites, weather balloons, and computer models... and why we...
What Would Happen If the Moon Disappeared?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how the moon affects Earth in ways you might not even notice, from lighting up the night sky to helping create ocean ti...
How Do Rubber Bands Work?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how rubber bands can stretch, store energy, and snap back into shape! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podca...
How Long Can Humans Hold Their Breath?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why humans can only hold their breath for a limited amount of time ans what actually makes your body feel desperate to ...
Where Did the Happy Birthday Song Come From?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn where the Happy Birthday song came from and how it started as a classroom song called "Good Morning to All." We also talk...
How Do Electric Eels Shock You?
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how electric eels make electricity inside their own bodies using electrocytes! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, inter...
Why Do Bugs Bite Us?
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore why some bugs bite us and why some bugs sting when we get too close! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcas...
What Are Blisters?
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about what a blister really is, how it forms, and why your body makes one in the first place. Kids will learn how rubbing ...
How Do Hot Air Balloons Fly?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how hot air balloons rise into the sky! We learn how heated air becomes less dense than cooler air and gives the the ho...
What Is the Smallest Animal on Earth?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn about Myxobolus shekel, an incredibly tiny animal that is so small it can only be seen with a microscope. We discuss what...
What's the Difference Between Frogs & Toads?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about...
How Long Does It Take to Become a Doctor?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about how long it takes to become a doctor and why that training takes so many years! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, i...
How Are Bridges Built Over Water?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how people build bridges over water. We learn how engineers study the site and how giant materials are lifted and assemble...
How Are Drums Made at a Factory?
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn how drum makers build the shell, attach the hardware, stretch on the drumheads, and test the sound of drums! We also expl...
How Does Your Mail Get Delivered?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how the post office knows where to send mail. We learn learn how addresses, ZIP Codes, sorting machines, trucks, planes...
How Do Grapes Become Raisins?
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how juicy grapes turn into chewy raisins! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child'...
What Is the Biggest Fish?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn about the biggest fish on Earth... THE WHALE SHARK! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects you...
Why Are Apples Green or Red?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why some apples are green and some are red and why they taste differently! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interacti...
Why Do Birds Migrate?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore why some birds travel to different places during different seasons. We learn how birds can use clues like the sun, stars, ...
How Does the Internet Work?
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how the internet works! We will learn how data travels in tiny pieces and how the internet connects devices across home...
Why Don't You Remember Being a Baby?
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why people forget things and why you don't remember being a baby! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcas...
How Are Marbles Made?
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn how marbles are made from glass melted in a super-hot furnace and shaped into little round balls while still soft!. We al...
What Happens When You Sprain Your Ankle?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what really happens when you sprain your ankle. We learn how ligaments help hold the ankle together and why pain, swell...
What Was the Biggest Dinosaur?
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore the biggest dinosaur ever discovered! We learn about the Argentinosaurus, what a sauropod is, and how fossils help scie...
How Far Can Sea Turtles Swim? (Curious Kids Club)
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about...
What Is Fog?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how tiny drops of water can make the world look hazy and hard to see through. We learn how fog forms, why it often show...
How Is Cotton Candy Made?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how plain old sugar gets turned into fluffy cotton candy. A cotton candy machine is a very clever device, and we learn ...
What Is TNT?
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what TNT really is (and what the letters stand for!), as well as what is actually happening during an explosion. Curiou...
How Cold Is Antarctica?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore just how cold Antarctica really gets and why the middle of the continent is even colder than the coast! Curious Kids Ev...
How Did Nintendo Get Its Name?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what the name NINTENDO means. Did you know that Nintendo is such an old company... no one actually knows for sure what ...
What Is a Galaxy?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what a galaxy is, and we learn what is at the center of OUR galaxy, The Milky Way! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, i...
Why Do Frogs Croak at Night?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why you are more likely to hear frogs calling after the sun goes down! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive p...
Why Do Cakes Rise in the Oven?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why cakes and other baked treats rise in the oven. We learn how baking powder and baking soda create tiny gas bubbles, ...
Why Do We Sleep Talk?
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why people sometimes talk in their sleep. We learn what somniloquy is and why a partially-awake brain can accidentally ...
Why Does Soda Explode When You Shake It?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why sodas spray everywhere after you shake them. We learn what the fizz is made of and what causes the reaction! Curiou...
Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why crabs look so funny when they move, and why that sideways walk is actually the smartest way for them to get around....
Why Do You Cough?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out how your body uses a cough reflex to protect your airway! We learn learn what your brain and nerves do to start it and...
Why Do You Get Butterflies in Your Stomach?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why your stomach can feel fluttery when you get nervous. We learn how your brain and belly communicate and what the fig...
What Is Physics and How Do Things Move? (Curious Kids Club)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about LEARNING! We answer Simon's quest...
Why Do Penguins Waddle?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why penguins walk with that famous waddle. We'll talk about how penguin legs are placed farther back on their bodies to...
Why Does Liquid Stay in a Straw?
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we figure out why liquid can stay inside a straw when you cover the top with your finger, and why it falls out the moment you let ...
What Would Happen If the Sun Exploded?
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss what it would happen to the Earth is the sun were suddenly gone! We learn exactly why the Sun is such an important part...
How Long Do Crocodiles Live?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how long crocodiles can live and why the exact age of a very old crocodile can be hard to prove. Curious Kids Every Day...
How Do Printers Work?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we figure out how printers turn a blank page into words and pictures and colors. From inkjet printers to laser printers and therma...
Why Do Ice Cubes Crack in Your Drink?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we answer why frozen water sometimes makes cracking and popping sounds when it hits your drink. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily,...
How Do Dogs Bark?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how dogs make their barking sound and why different barks can make different sounds. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily,...
Why Do Donuts Have Holes?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we figure out why donuts have holes! We talk about how heat moves through dough while it cooks and why thick dough can stay underc...
How Do Ceiling Fans Work?
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explain how a ceiling fan keeps spinning using electricity and its motor! We talk about the stator and rotor inside the motor a...
How Does a Refrigerator Keep Food Cold?
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're figuring out how a refrigerator keeps food cold by using a refrigerant that changes between liquid and gas, and a loop of pa...
How Do Automatic Doors Know You're There?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explain how automatic sliding doors can "tell" when someone is approaching. We explore the sensors that detect motion or heat a...
Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why flamingos often stand on one leg while resting in water. We learn how special leg joints allow these birds to balan...
How Do You Make Ice Cream?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss how ice cream is made! We learn about all of the ingredients and why ice mixed with salt can get colder and help freeze...
Why Do Babies Spit Up So Much? (Curious Kids Club)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about babies. we answer Luka's question...
How Do Thermometers Check Your Temperature?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how thermometers measure your body temperature, including how different types detect heat and turn it into numbers you ...
Why Do Your Fingers Go Numb When It's Cold?
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn why your fingers can go numb in cold weather and how your body redirects blood flow to protect important organs. Curious ...
Why Does Exercise Make You Feel Good?
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discover why moving your body through exercise can improve your mood and release special chemicals in your brain that help you ...
How Do You Know When You Fall Asleep?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what changes in your brain and body when you fall asleep and how scientists can tell the exact moment your body shifts ...
Why Does Glass Look Invisible?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn why glass looks almost invisible! We discover why certain materials let light travel through while others block or reflec...
What Happens When You Bite Your Tongue?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out what happens inside your mouth when you accidentally bite your tongue and how your body works quickly to heal the tiny...
Why Are Some Stars Brighter than Others?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why some stars look brighter than others, and we learn how distance, size, and weather conditions all affect what we se...
How Is Cardboard Made?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we follow the path of cardboard... from wood or recycled paper into watery pulp, then into paper sheets, and finally into the stro...
Why Do Grown Ups Get Gray Hair?
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why grown ups get more grey or white hair as they get older! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast tha...
Why Do You Hear Ringing When It's Very Quiet?
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why you might hear a faint ringing or high tone when the room gets extremely quiet, and what your brain and hearing sys...
What Would Happen If the Moon Crashed into the Earth?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore a curious, hypothetical question: what would happen if the Moon crashed into Earth? We learn about gravity, speed, impa...
Why Do We Blush?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why your face can feel hot and look red when you get embarrassed, and how your brain and blood vessels work together to...
Why Do Bright Lights Hurt Your Eyes?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about why it hurts when a bright light hits your eyes, and why do you sometimes see little spots when you close your eyes ...
How Are Legos Made? (Curious Kids Club)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com In today's episode, we explore how LEGO bricks are made! This is a CURIOUS KIDS CLUB episode, so we...
Why Do Snakes Lose Their Skin?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why snakes shed their skin! We learn qhy shedding helps snakes grow and stay healthy. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily...
Why Do Balloons Shrink Over Time?
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we find out why a balloon can get smaller over time even if it never pops! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast ...
How Do Squids Squirt Ink?
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how squids protect themselves by releasing a dark cloud and jetting away fast! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, inter...
Why Do You Get Shocked When You Touch Things?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we figure out why you sometimes get a little zap when you touch things, especially in the winter. We explain how electrons can bui...
Why Do You Have a Belly Button?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we figure out why you have a belly button. We learn how a baby gets oxygen and nutrients before being born, and why your belly but...
How Smart Are Baboons?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how smart baboons are by looking at what "smart" can mean in the animal world, including problem solving, memory, learn...
How Do Muscles Grow Bigger?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why your body "upgrades" itself after exercise, and how muscles grow bigger over time. Curious Kids Every Day is a dail...