But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
by Vermont Public
Is this your podcast?Insights from recent episode analysis
Audience Interest
- curiosity about the world
- questions from kids
Podcast Focus
- answers to kids' questions
- topics large and small
Publishing Consistency
- active for 10 years
- weekly or more episodes
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- unknown follower count
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Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 33 chart positions in 33 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Kids & Family#17300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Kids & Family#19300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Kids & Family#20300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Kids & Family#26100K to 300K
- 🇰🇷KR · Kids & Family#9100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
850K to 2.7M🎙 ~2x weekly·285 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.7M to 5.5M🇬🇧18%🇨🇦18%🇺🇸18%+30 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
510K to 1.6M
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Platform Distribution
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On the show
From 16 epsHosts
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Recent guests
Recent episodes
Do animals play?
Jul 10, 2026
34m 06s
When was the first World Cup?
Jun 26, 2026
28m 26s
How are video games made?
Jun 12, 2026
26m 44s
What is ADHD?
May 29, 2026
27m 18s
What are eels?
May 15, 2026
23m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10/26 | animal behaviorplay in animals+3 | Marco Wendt | San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceAmazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast | — | animalsplay+6 | — | 34m 06s | ||
| 6/26/26 | World Cupsoccer+4 | Meg Linehan | The Athletic | United StatesCanada+1 | World Cupsoccer+5 | — | 28m 26s | ||
| 6/12/26 | video game developmentgame design+3 | Patrick Klepek | Crossplay | — | video gamesgame levels+3 | — | 26m 44s | ||
| 5/29/26 | ADHDneurological condition+3 | Dr. Liz Angoff | Brain Building Book | — | ADHDchildren+4 | — | 27m 18s | ||
| 5/15/26 | eelselectric eels+3 | Chris BowserDavid de Santana | New York Department of Environmental ConservationSmithsonian Museum of Natural History | Poughkeepsie, New York | eelselectric eels+3 | — | 23m 04s | ||
| 5/1/26 | traffic lightsroad safety+3 | Mike Knodler | University of Massachusetts | — | traffictraffic lights+5 | — | 36m 03s | ||
| 4/24/26 | lizardsKomodo dragons+4 | Adam Clause | San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego | Komodo dragonschameleons+5 | — | 20m 51s | ||
| 4/17/26 | lizardsreptiles+4 | Adam Clause | San Diego Natural History Museum | — | lizardstail regeneration+5 | — | 35m 23s | ||
| 4/3/26 | anniversaryhibernation+4 | Mary Holland | But WhyHibernating Bear+1 | Shelburne, Vermont | But Why10th anniversary+6 | — | 22m 37s | ||
| 3/20/26 | Kid Governorcivics education+3 | Vermont’s Kid Governor | Vermont’s Kid GovernorConnecticut+1 | United States | Kid Governorcivics education+3 | — | 26m 39s | ||
| 3/6/26 | existential questionsphilosophy+3 | Scott Hershovitz | University of MichiganNasty, Brutish and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids | — | existentialphilosophy+3 | — | 32m 06s | ||
| 2/20/26 | dinosaursbird evolution+3 | Dr. Emily Bamforth | Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum | Alberta, Canada | dinosaursbirds+5 | — | 29m 36s | ||
| 2/6/26 | sibling relationshipsfamily dynamics+3 | Susan Dominus | The Family Dynamic | — | siblingsannoying+5 | — | 18m 35s | ||
| 1/23/26 | rabbitsbunnies+3 | Margo DeMello | Carroll College | Montana | bunniesrabbits+5 | — | 25m 25s | ||
| 1/9/26 | memorychildhood+3 | Dr. Nick Turk-Browne | Yale University | — | memorybabies+4 | — | 31m 12s | ||
| 12/26/25 | bucket listgoals+3 | — | — | — | bucket listlifetime goals+3 | — | 16m 59s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Key insights
What the show covers
- answers to kids' questions
- topics large and small
- engaging discussions led by kids
- exploration of various subjects
Audience interests
- curiosity about the world
- questions from kids
- nature and science topics
- family-friendly content
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- unknown follower count
- accessible to kids and families
- encourages listener participation
Publishing consistency
- active for 10 years
- weekly or more episodes
- 285 total episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Peaked at #3 in AR, top 10 in 3 of 33 tracked markets, currently #3 in AR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| South Korea | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| AE | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| HK | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Japan | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Canada | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| United States | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Ireland | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| India | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Australia | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Brazil | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| TH | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| VN | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| MY | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| SA | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| Spain | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| RO | — | #60 | #60 | — |
Chart Positions
33 placements across 33 markets.
Chart Positions
33 placements across 33 markets.