Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Li...
AI overview.Brains On Universe is the creative force behind "Brains On!," a science podcast tailored for children and their families. Known for engaging young minds, the ho…
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On the show
- Phil Plait1 ep
- Dr Kelsey Byers1 ep
- Juniper1 ep
Also: Dr. Janina Jeff, Hope, Heaven, Reean, Latif Nasser, Hans Buetow, Dwayne the Brain, Priya Shukla, Julia Basso, Constantina Theofanopoulou, Sophia Eris, black hole hunter, Marc, Sanden, Gungador
Audience Interest
- science for curious kids
- fun facts about the world
Podcast Focus
- answers to listener questions
- co-hosted by kids
Publishing Consistency
- active for 12 years
- weekly episode cadence
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- 🇺🇸United States · Education for KidsHOME#21.4M to 7.2M
- 🇦🇺Australia · Education for Kids#174K to 390K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Education for Kids#366K to 351K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Education for Kids#262K to 326K
- 🇮🇳India · Education for Kids#436K to 192K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.8M to 9.4M🎙 ~2x weekly·426 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.6M to 19M🇺🇸77%🇦🇺4%🇬🇧4%+6 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.0M to 10M146K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 |  Brains On presents Forever Ago: History Mystery Sounds | This week Brains On is giving you an extra helping of Mystery Sounds… with a twist! Listen as our pals at Forever Ago try to stump you with history Mystery Sounds! Joy Dolo and co-host Gabi are having a history sound extravaganza! Join them as they listen to mystery sounds from the past and learn a little about the history behind them. Plus, a special musical First Things First to transport you back in time. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ | 36m 18s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs! | Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full, ad-free episode, join Smarty Pass. You also get access to all the other Brains On Universe shows, online hangs with the crew, discounts on merch and fun surprises. Thanks for the support! | 22m 31s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Why do we like getting scared? | Spooky stuff may make you cover your eyes in fright, but many of us find ourselves peeking through our fingers to get another glimpse. Why are we drawn to things that make us jump? In this episode, we'll find out how fear can actually be fun. We visit a scientist who helps design haunted houses for ultimate scares, chat with an author who writes ghost stories about how he crafts the creepy crawlies, and play a rousing game of Name That Phobia! Plus we help Gungador get rid of his hiccups and answer the Moment of Um question: "Why do raspberries have little hairs?" Spoiler alert! To learn more about the mystery sound, click here. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ | 32m 34s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | Can dogs read our minds? | Does it seem like your dog knows what you’re going to do before you do it? Do they know how you’re feeling? We’re going to answer these questions by talking to Dr. Alexandra Horowitz from the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College. We’ll take a look at dog body language and what we know about what they know. Tamas Farago from Eötvös Loránd University is going to help us decode all the sounds they make too, from barks to moans to whines to pants. Plus, Sanden tries to wrangle the Cat Advisory Council, to mixed results. Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ | 37m 41s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | The hows and whys of hair | The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye lashes to ear and nose hair, this episode has it all. Why do humans have hair and not fur? Why is there hair on the top of our heads? How does hair grow? How does hair become curly or straight? Guests: Dr. Shani Francis, dermatologist and the director of the Hair Center of Excellence Sandy Cook evolutionary biologist of hair at Penn State University Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 10/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show | 31m 19s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Sneak peek: The history of pineapple on pizza | This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of how pineapple pizza created drama between two nations. To hear the whole, ad-free episode, sign up for Smarty Pass at smartypass.org. | 9m 07s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Hoax Hunters: Why do crystals feel so special? | Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters. This time they’re looking at the myths surrounding crystals. For hundreds of years, people have believed that these rocks are special and have powers. But is there any proof? Join Marc, Sanden and Mystery Moose as they dig into the lore and science of crystals. Guest: Marisa Galvez, professor of French and Italian at Stanford University Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 10/3 Toronto, ON* 10/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show | 27m 37s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | Mystery Sound Extravaganza fall 2026 | Oh boy, oh boy! Are you ready to do some guessing?!? We have doozies to detect. There are clues to calculate. And so, so many goodies to get into. We hope your ears are warmed up, because it’s time for the… Mystery Sound Extravaganza! Have a good Mystery Sound for us? Send it in! Go to brainson.org/contact and submit it. Don’t forget to record an answer too. Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 9/26 Charlotte, NC 10/3 Toronto, ON* 10/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show | 39m 49s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Why do we need pinky toes? | Pinky toes may seem small, but they’re kind of a big deal. Join Molly and co-host Luna Mae as they learn about why we have these tiny toes and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Plus, we talk about animals with two, three, or six toes! Plus, a Mystery Sound that’ll get your ears working overtime. Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to smartypass.org to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to brainson.org/events. 9/19 Minneapolis, MN (sold out)* 9/26 Charlotte, NC 10/3 Toronto, ON* 0/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show | 32m 31s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | musicdance+4 | Julia BassoConstantina Theofanopoulou+1 | Virginia TechRockefeller University+1 | — | musicdance+5 | — | 36m 52s | ||
| 9/1/26 | black holeswormholes+3 | black hole hunter | Brains On UniverseSmarty Pass | Minneapolis, MNCharlotte, NC+5 | black holeswormholes+3 | — | 39m 43s | ||
| 8/25/26 | Vitamin Dsun exposure+3 | — | Brains On | Minneapolis, MNCharlotte, NC+5 | Vitamin Dsun+4 | Smarty Pass | 29m 39s | ||
| 8/18/26 | Pokemon inventionhistory+5 | — | Pokemonpizza+2 | — | Pokemonhistory+7 | — | 33m 08s | ||
| 8/14/26 | Pokemon historyHoax investigation+3 | MarcSanden | Brains On UniversePokemon+1 | — | PokemonPokemon Shock+5 | — | 6m 59s | ||
| 8/11/26 | plant gasenvironment+3 | — | Brains OnSmarty Pass | Minneapolis, MNCharlotte, NC+5 | plantsfart+5 | — | 34m 56s | ||
| 8/4/26 | ticklescuteness+3 | — | Brains On | Minneapolis, MNCharlotte, NC+5 | ticklescuteness+5 | — | 40m 13s | ||
| 7/28/26 | walkie talkiescommunication technology+3 | Gungador | Brains On Dog Advisory Council | — | walkie talkiescommunication+3 | — | 29m 49s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Fresno Nightcrawlerhoaxes+3 | — | — | Fresno | Fresno Nightcrawlerhoax hunters+3 | Smarty Pass | 29m 53s | ||
| 7/14/26 | brain sensitivitybrain structure+3 | Dwayne the Brain | — | — | brainsquishy+5 | — | 34m 00s | ||
| 7/7/26 | oysterspearls+5 | Priya Shukla | Brains On Universe | — | oysterspearls+5 | — | 34m 54s | ||
| 6/30/26 | mosquitoesinsect bites+4 | — | Brains On Universe | — | mosquito bitesitching+3 | — | 28m 09s | ||
| 6/23/26 | lightbulbsscience+3 | — | Brains On | — | lightbulbshow they work+3 | — | 29m 47s | ||
| 6/16/26 | crystalsscience+4 | — | Brains On Universe | MesoamericaSouthern Theater, Columbus, OH+1 | crystalsdiamond structure+4 | — | 35m 15s | ||
| 6/9/26 | toysslime+3 | Latif NasserHans Buetow | RadioLabSmash Boom Best+1 | — | slimeslinkies+5 | — | 40m 46s | ||
| 6/2/26 | number 100milestone episodes+3 | — | Brains OnBrains On Universe | Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MISouthern Theater, Columbus, OH+1 | number 100milestone+3 | — | 42m 45s | ||
| 5/26/26 | growthpuberty+4 | — | Brains On UniverseBrains On Universe Presents: Puberty!+1 | Electric City, Buffalo, NYRoyal Theatre, Toronto, ON+3 | growth spurtspuberty+5 | — | 21m 05s | ||
| 5/19/26 | pubertyskin+4 | — | Brains On Universe | Electric City, Buffalo, NYRoyal Theatre, Toronto, ON+3 | pubertyskin+5 | — | 20m 42s | ||
| 5/12/26 | pubertyhormones+4 | — | Brains On Universe | Buffalo, NYToronto, ON+3 | pubertyhormones+5 | — | 21m 44s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Earth spinningscience of spin+3 | Reean | — | Kansas City, KSBuffalo, NY+4 | Earth spinningdizziness+3 | — | 31m 15s | ||
| 5/4/26 | pubertybody changes+4 | — | Brains OnBrains On Universe+4 | — | pubertykids podcast+4 | — | 1m 35s | ||
| 4/28/26 | soapcleaning+4 | HopeHeaven | Brains On | Electric City, Buffalo, NYRoyal Theatre, Toronto, ON+3 | soapcleaning+5 | — | 34m 10s | ||
| 4/21/26 | moon habitationlunar exploration+4 | Phil Plait | NASAUnder Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe | moonSan Francisco, CA+6 | moonlunar hotel+7 | — | 32m 07s | ||
| 4/14/26 | sports sciencesoftball+4 | — | Brains On Universe | San Francisco, CAPortland, OR+5 | sportsscience+5 | — | 28m 10s | ||
| 4/7/26 | sports sciencephysics+4 | — | Brains On | Chattanooga, TNDurham, NC+4 | baseballsoftball+4 | — | 29m 57s | ||
| 3/31/26 | blue raspberryraspberries+4 | — | — | Chattanooga, TNDurham, NC+4 | blue raspberryraspberry+4 | — | 29m 17s | ||
| 3/24/26 | Bermuda Trianglemystery+3 | — | — | Bermuda TriangleAtlantic Ocean+8 | Bermuda Trianglemystery sound+3 | — | 29m 57s | ||
| 3/17/26 | flower smellspollinators+3 | Dr Kelsey Byers | John Innes Center | Milwaukee, WISt. Paul, MN+8 | flowerssmells+5 | — | 27m 06s | ||
| 3/10/26 | mystery soundsscience+3 | Juniper | Brains On Universe | — | mystery soundscience podcast+3 | — | 36m 46s | ||
| 3/3/26 | Daylight Saving Timeseasons+4 | — | Brains On Universe | Milwaukee, WISt. Paul, MN+8 | Daylight Saving Timetime change+3 | — | 26m 40s | ||
| 2/27/26 | tour dateslive events+3 | — | Brains On | St. PaulAtlanta+1 | Brains Ontour dates+3 | — | 1m 48s | ||
| 2/24/26 | bananasgenetics+3 | Dr. Janina Jeff | In Those Genes | Milwaukee, WISt. Paul, MN+4 | bananasDNA+5 | — | 36m 02s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Brains On Universe is the creative force behind "Brains On!," a science podcast tailored for children and their families. Known for engaging young minds, the host, Molly Bloom, invites different kid co-hosts each week to explore captivating questions posed by listeners, making science both accessible and entertaining. What sets "Brains On!" apart is its interactive format, blending storytelling with educational content. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from animal behavior to everyday phenomena, incorporating fun elements like mystery sounds and catchy songs. Each episode is expert-verified, ensuring that the information is both accurate and engaging. The show primarily attracts curious children aged six and up, along with their families. Listeners gain valuable insights into the world around them, fostering a love for science and critical thinking while enjoying a playful and informative experience.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 146K
- Total reviews: 14K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 8.2K
Castbox
- Followers: 120K
Podcast App
- Followers: 14K
- Reviews: 14K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.8K
- Reviews: 39
Audience
family, kids, seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- answers to listener questions
- co-hosted by kids
- exploration of science topics
- expert-verified information
Audience interests
- science for curious kids
- fun facts about the world
- mystery sounds and guessing
- engaging educational content
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- distributed by Lemonada Media
- accessible on YouTube
- widely available podcast apps
Publishing consistency
- active for 12 years
- weekly episode cadence
- 404 total episodes
- reliable content schedule
Chart history for Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Peaked at #1 in Australia, top 10 in 38 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Australia.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Sweden | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HU | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Japan | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HK | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PL | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| AE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| TH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| MY | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Japan | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| India | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PH | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Canada | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #5 | #5 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.