Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast

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...

Why Do Some Trees Stay Green All Year Long?

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why some trees stay green all year long, even during cold winter months when most trees lose their leaves. Curious Kids...

Why Are Vitamins Good for You?

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why vitamins are good for your body and how these tiny nutrients help you grow and stay healthy. Curious Kids Every Day...

How Does a Piano Make Music?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how a piano makes music and what's really happening inside when you press a key. From tiny hammers and stretched string...

Why Do Dogs Lick You?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why dogs lick people and what those licks might actually mean. From saying hello and showing affection to calming thems...

Why Can't You Just Eat Candy All the Time?

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why candy tastes so good, why our brains love sugar, and why it is not a great idea to eat sweets ALL the time! Curious...

How Many Babies Are Born Every Second?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how many babies are born every second and what that tells us about the way the world's population changes over time. Pl...

How Do Calculators Know Every Math Problem?

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we break down how calculators really work by following the exact steps they use to solve math problems. We explore base 10 (the wa...

What Really Happens Inside Your Stomach? (Captain Curious)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Captain Curious episode, we travel into the stomach and learn what it is, what it does, and what really happens to food from the moment it ...

Why Do We Get Fevers?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore what fevers are and why your body raises its temperature to fight germs! Curious Kids Every Day is an interactive podca...

Why Do You Get Carsick?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why some people feel sick in the car and why that strange feeling usually disappears as soon as the ride ends. We learn...

How Are Snowflakes Made?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how snowflakes are made, starting high up in cold clouds where tiny ice crystals begin forming around microscopic parti...

How Do Solar Panels Work?

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. We learn what photons are and how silicon solar cells can set electron...

Can You Make Your Own Board Game?

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how board games are really made, from the first idea in a designer's notebook to the huge factory machines that print, ...

Why Do We Cry When We Are Sad?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why humans cry when they feel sad, happy, overwhelmed, or stresse, and we learn about the three different types of tear...

How Fast Does the Esophagus Move Food? (Captain Curious)

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Captain Curious slows down time inside the esophagus to find out how food actually travels from the mouth to the stomach. We hear ...

What Would Happen If the Earth Stopped Spinning?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning. We learn why we don't feel the Earth turning and how day, night, weath...

Why Do Some People Sleepwalk?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why some people sleepwalk and what is happening inside the brain when it occurs. We learn about deep sleep, how the bra...

Why Do We Sweat?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why your body makes sweat (and what it's made of!). We learn about evaporation, sweat glands, temperature control, and ...

How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Looked Like?

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how scientists figure out what dinosaurs looked like without ever seeing them in real life. Let's learn how fossils, fo...

Where Does Waste Go After You Flush the Toilet?

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Note for parents: This episode talks about the journey of waste, but I avoid crudeness and do not use words like "poop" or "pee." In today's episode, ...

How Does Glue Make Things Stick Together?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how glue sticks things together and how the process is different for different types of glue! Curious Kids Every Day is...

What Happens in Your Mouth When You Eat? (Captain Curious)

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Captain Curious is BACK! We begin an adventure inside the mouth to explore the first stage of the digestive system. We look at how...

How Are Mountains Made?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how mountains form and what forces shape them over time. From colliding tectonic plates to rising magma and cracking cr...

What Is Outside of Outer Space?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore whether space has an edge and what might lie beyond the part of the universe we can see! Curious Kids Every Day is a da...

How Deep Is the Ocean? (Curious Kids Club)

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special episode of Curious Kids Every Day! It features submissions from kids in the CURIOUS KIDS CLUB! If your family would like to joi...

How Many People Does It Take to Make a Pencil?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how something as small as a pencil requires thousands of people working together across forests, mines, factories and s...

Why Does Play-Doh Dry Out?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why Play-Doh dries out when you leave the lid off. We learn why water is the key to keeping it soft and squishy! Curiou...

Why Are Skunks So Smelly?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we find out why skunks have such a powerful smell and how their stinky spray helps keep them safe from predators! Curious Kids Eve...

How Do Doctors Make You Sleep During Surgery?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how doctors help people fall safely and comfortably asleep using special medicine called anesthesia. We learn how it wo...

Why Does the Sky Change Colors at Sunrise & Sunset?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why the sky shows beautiful reds, oranges, pinks, and purples during sunrise and sunset, and why it usually looks blue ...

How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how fire extinguishers actually stop a fire. We'll learn about the fire triangle and how extinguishers use powder or ca...

What If You Never Cut Your Fingernails?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how fingernails grow and learn about all the different parts, from the nail matrix, to the lunula, to the nail plate......

Why Do Elephants Have Big Trunks?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why elephants have such big, flexible trunks and how this incredible tool helps them smell, eat, drink, communicate, sw...

Why Do Dollar Bills Look So Weird?

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore all the strange details on a dollar bill. We learn what dollar bills are made of, why they are green, and what the seri...

Why Do You Get a Sore Throat?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why your throat gets red and it hurts to swallow when you have a "sore throat!" Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, inte...

Why Do You Have Wax in Your Ears?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how your ears make wax and why this strange substance actually protects your ears! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, i...

Why Do Dolphins Jump Out of the Water?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why dolphins leap out of the water and what those amazing jumps tell us about how they live, breathe, hunt and communic...

How Do Traffic Lights Know When to Change Colors?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how the lights at intersections know when to change. We learn how timers, sensors, and small computers work together to...

How Do Telescopes See So Far Away?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how telescopes gather and bend light so your eyes can see faraway moons, planets, stars, and galaxies in incredible det...

What Is a Paradox?

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore one of the strangest and most fascinating concepts in all of logic: paradoxes. We discover how certain statements can t...

Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how horses are able to sleep while standing up, why their legs don't buckle beneath them, and how their bodies are spec...

How Are Crayons Made?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discover how crayons are made! From melted wax to bright colors, learn how these drawing sticks come to life in the factory bef...

How Do You Make a Podcast?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the show, Josh explains how he creates an episode of Curious Kids Every Day... from writing, to song selection, to uploadin...

Why Do Fans Make You Cold?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why fans make you feel cool, even though they don't actually lower the temperature. Learn how air movement and your bod...

Why Is Chocolate Good for You?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're taking a sweet trip from the rainforest to the candy aisle to discover how chocolate is really made! From cacao pods growing...

Why Is It Bad to Look at the Sun?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we learn how sunglasses protect your eyes from sunlight, why everything looks darker when you wear them, and why not ALL light is ...

Why Do Sticks Make Different Sounds When You Swing Them?

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we find out why different sticks make different sounds when you swing them! We examine how air, speed, and shape work together to ...

Why Do Your Legs Fall Asleep Sometimes?

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why your legs sometimes feel tingly or "fall asleep" after sitting in one position for too long. What's really happenin...

How Do You Make a Movie?

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're learning how movies are made... from storyboards and filming to editing and animation! Discover what happens behind the scen...

How Do Babies Learn to Talk?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discover how babies go from crying and cooing to saying their very first words. From the sounds they hear before they're even b...

Why Do Cars Need Gas?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're finding out why cars need gas to move! From the gas pump nozzle to the tiny explosions inside an engine, we explain how fuel...

How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore how bicycles stay balanced! Why does a bike fall over when it's still, but glide smoothly when it's moving? We explain ...

Why Do Oceans Have Waves?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore why the ocean is never truly flat. From wind that transfers energy into the sea, to tides caused by the Moon and Sun, t...