Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast
Episodes
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...
Why Do Some People Snore?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what snoring is and why some people snore more than others! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that...
Why Is Your Voice Louder When You Cover Your Ears?
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why your voice sounds louder (and strange!) when you cover your ears. We learn that sound is made of vibrations, and th...
Why Do Markers Dry Out?
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we figure out why markers dry out so fast when the cap is left off. We learn what marker ink is made of and how evaporation slowly...
How Do X-Rays Work?
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn how doctors can take a picture of the inside of your body using invisible X-ray light and why bones show up so clearly in...
Why Does Your Nose Get Stuffy?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what's really happening when your nose gets stuffy, and why it can feel like it refills with mucus right after you blow...
Asteroids vs Meteorites: What's the Difference?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn about the different between asteroid and a meteorite, and then we clear up the confusing space rock words: meteoroid, met...
Why Are Dogs' Noses Wet? (Curious Kids Club)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's another episode of CURIOUS KIDS CLUB! Thse are special episodes where members of the Curious Kids Club can help create the show! Today, we explor...
How Do TVs Work?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how a screen can show moving pictures by using millions of tiny pixels that change color and brightness incredibly fast...
Why Can't You See a Clock's Hour Hand Move?
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about why you can watch the hour hand for a long time and still never catch it moving, even though it is always on the mov...
How Do Snails Move?
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how snails move even though they don't have legs. We learn how a snail's muscular foot, slow muscle waves, and slippery...
How Do Tall Buildings Not Fall Down?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how skyscrapers and other tall buildings stay standing without tipping over, even when strong winds blow or storms roll...
Why Do Animals Hibernate?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why animals hibernate and how slowing down helps them survive cold winters when food is hard to find. Curious Kids Ever...
Where Does All the Trash Go?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we follow the journey of trash after it leaves your house and discover where it all ends up, whether it's garbage, compost, recycl...
How Do iPhones Work?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how iPhones work. From touch screens and batteries to processors and radio waves, we discuss what makes those pocket-si...
Why Is Water Wet?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore a question that seems simple but is surprisingly tricky: why is water wet? We talk about what "wet" actually means and ...
What's the Difference Between a Tree and a Bush?
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how trees and bushes are different, even though they can look very similar. We talk about trunks, stems, height, and sh...
How Are Diamonds Made?
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how diamonds are made and why they are so rare. We learn how simple carbon can turn into a sparkling gem deep undergrou...
How Are Stuffed Animals Made?
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how stuffed animals are designed, sewn, stuffed, and checked before they become a child's favorite bedtime companion. C...
How Do Birds Build Their Nests?
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how birds build their nests, from choosing the perfect spot to weaving together sticks, grass, feathers, and even spide...
Why Do We Get Pimples?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what pimples are and what your skin is trying to do when a pore gets clogged. We also talk about oil glands, bacteria, ...
How Do Hurricanes Form?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about the "recipe" a hurricane needs to form and why the storm begins to spin! Plus, we discuss why hurricanes can only fo...
How Do Firefighters Put Out Fires?
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how firefighters use science and special tools to stop fires by removing heat, fuel, or oxygen! Curious Kids Every Day ...
What Makes Tape Sticky?
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what makes tape sticky and why it can stick so well without turning into a solid lump on the roll. We talk about pressu...
Why Is a Cactus So Sharp?
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why cacti are so sharp and how those prickly spines help them survive in hot, dry deserts. Curious Kids Every Day is a ...
Why Does the Power Go Out Sometimes?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why the power sometimes goes out and how electricity travels from faraway power plants to your home. We learn how weath...
Why Do You Need to Go to the Bathroom? (Captain Curious)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note to Parents: The word "poop" is used only once to clarify that this is what is meant by the more clinical term "feces." This episode avoids crude ...
How Does a Stethoscope Hear Your Heartbeat?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn how doctors use stethoscopes to hear heartbeats and breathing. We explore how the amazing way a stethoscope collects and ...
How Are Cartoons Made?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how still drawings can turn into moving pictures. Kids learn how animation works and why our brains see motion. Curious...
Why Do People Look Tiny from Far Away?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about PERSPECTIVE and PERCEPTION! We explore why things look tiny when they are far away, even though their real size neve...
Why Do You Get Chapped Lips in the Winter?
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why winter makes your lips feel dry and cracky, and why your knuckles can sometimes split and bleed. We'll learn what c...
How Are Roller Coasters Safe?
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how roller coasters are designed, built, and tested, from the very first big hill to the wheels that keep the train loc...
Why Isn't There Air in Outer Space?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why you can breathe on Earth but not in outer space... and how gravity holds the key! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily...
What Does the Small Intestine Do? (Captain Curious)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Captain Curious shrinks down and takes a trip through the small intestine. Along the way, we explore what the small intestine does...
Why Do You Look Like Your Parents?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE TO PARENTS: This episode is very clinical and avoids explaining how the process begins, but it may invite questions about how exactly Mom and Dad...
Why Do You Get a Brain Freeze When Eating Ice Cream?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why a "brain freeze" can hurt so suddenly when you eat something very cold, and why it feels like the pain is in your f...
Why Are Days Shorter in the Winter?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why it gets dark earlier in the winter, and what's really happening with the Sun and the Earth when days feel shorter! ...
When Happens When You Lose Blood?
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what happens when you lose blood, how your body quickly stops the bleeding, and how it makes brand new blood parts agai...
Why Does a Compass Always Point North?
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we learn how Earth acts like a giant magnet and how that helps a compass always point north! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, in...
What Happens When You Throw Up? (Curious Kids Club)
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's another episode of the Curious Kids Club! We invite members of the club to help create this monthly episode. Today, we discuss what happens whe...
Why Do Cats Purr?
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why a cozy rumbling sound can mean more than one thing, and how cats create their distinct purring! Curious Kids Every ...
Why Does a Lizard's Tail Fall Off?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why lizards can drop their tails on purpose and how their bodies are able to grow them back. We learn how a wiggling ta...
Why Do Batteries in Your Toys Die?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what batteries actually do and why they eventually stop working. We learn what's happening inside a batter and why diff...
Why Do You Get a Headache?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore what headaches are and what your body might be trying to tell you when your head starts to hurt. Curious Kids Every Day...
Why Do Clothes Shrink in the Dryer?
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why clothes shrink in the dryer and what is really happening to the tiny fibers inside your favorite shirts and pants. ...
Why Do Your Fingers Get Wrinkled in the Bath Tub?
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore why your fingers get wrinkled and pruny after spending time in the bath or swimming pool, and how your nerves and blood...
How Do Large Fish Get to the Aquarium?
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how huge sea animals like sharks safely travel from one place to another and end up swimming in aquariums! Curious Kids...