Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Brains On Universe
Ages 8–10ConversationExplainers
Science podcast for kids and curious adults.
Every episode features a different kid co-host who joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Real science explained by real kids alongside the host. Strong episodic depth.
At a glance
- Ages
- 8 to 10
- Good for
- Car, Morning, Rainy day
- About
- Science, Curiosity
- Format
- Conversation, Explainers
- Episodes
- About 32 min
- New episodes
- About once a week
- In the feed
- 403 episodes since 2013
- Made by
- Brains On Universe
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- Why do we like getting scared?
- Can dogs read our minds?
- The hows and whys of hair
Questions parents ask
What age is Brains On! Science podcast for kids for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 8 to 10. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Brains On! Science podcast for kids episodes?
Episodes run about 32 minutes, most between 28 and 36 minutes. Long enough to cover a proper drive.
Is Brains On! Science podcast for kids still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about once a week; the latest was released on 20 October 2026. The feed lists 403 episodes going back to 2013, so a child who likes it won't run out soon.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Brains On! Science podcast for kids and nothing else?
Add Brains On! Science podcast for kids in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
