But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
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Why are there Bigfoot-like creatures all over the world?
Oct 16, 2026
40m 02s
Why do we get growing pains?
Oct 2, 2026
30m 22s
300th Episode: What’s your favorite?
Sep 18, 2026
36m 04s
Why does my voice sound weird when it’s recorded?
Sep 4, 2026
25m 35s
What are fossils?
Aug 21, 2026
30m 31s
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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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- 🇺🇸United States · Kids & FamilyHOME#10140K to 875K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Kids & Family#99.1K to 57K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Kids & Family#185.6K to 35K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Kids & Family#134.9K to 31K
- 🇪🇸Spain · Kids & Family#122.9K to 18K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
177K to 1.1M🎙 ~2x weekly·296 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
355K to 2.2M🇺🇸79%🇧🇷5%🇬🇧3%+7 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
142K to 886K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/26 |  Why are there Bigfoot-like creatures all over the world? | Have you heard of legendary creatures like Bigfoot, Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster? Maybe you’re on the lookout for them. Maybe you’re scared of them. Maybe you don’t believe in them at all! These creatures are sometimes called cryptids–hidden animals whose existence has never been proven. We’ve gotten a lot of questions about these mysterious and mostly made-up figures. So in this episode, we talk with cryptid expert (and skeptic) Daniel Loxton, co-author of “Abominable Science: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids.” We talk about Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie, Champ (our local lake monster here in Vermont!), mermaids and more! After listening to this episode, you decide: are cryptids fact, fiction, or something in between?Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript | 40m 02s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  Why do we get growing pains? | As kids, you are constantly growing. You may not be able to feel yourself growing day to day, but if you’ve ever had achy legs at the end of a long day and been told, “Those are just growing pains,” it certainly SEEMS like you can feel yourself growing! In this episode we get answers to all kinds of questions about growing. Dr. Zurisadai Gonzalez Castillo, a pediatric neurologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, helps us understand: how tall can people grow? How do bones grow? Why do our nails and hair keep growing–and is it true our noses and ears never stop growing either?Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript | 30m 22s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 |  300th Episode: What’s your favorite? | This is But Why’s 300th episode! It’s safe to say we’ve answered several thousand questions from kids all over the world. We asked our listeners to tell us about their favorite episodes and today we’re hearing from all of you! We also hear a bit from a few of the podcasts you have on repeat! Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript | 36m 04s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | voicevoice box+3 | Dr. Anne Hseu | Boston Children’s Hospital | — | voicerecording+5 | — | 25m 35s | ||
| 8/21/26 | fossilsgeology+3 | Charlotte Mehrtens | University of Vermont | South Burlington Public LibraryVermont | fossilsformation+4 | — | 30m 31s | ||
| 8/7/26 | constellationsstars+3 | Talia Sepersky | Museum of Science in Boston | — | constellationsstars+5 | — | 47m 58s | ||
| 7/24/26 | planetssolar system+5 | John O’Meara | W.M. Keck Observatory | HawaiiVenus+6 | planetssolar system+7 | — | 46m 13s | ||
| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
| 12/19/25 |  Why do goats sound like humans? A Cozy Critters Collaboration | Have you ever heard a fox scream at night and thought it was a human? And why, when goats bleat, do they sometimes sound like human babies? Animals can sometimes make similar noises but not because they’re feeling the same things. It often has more to do with how similar the sound-making structures in our bodies are! In this bonus episode, we learn about how animals make sounds and how their vocal folds work with Dougie Pickles, host of the sleepy adventure podcast Cozy Critters. Download Transcript | 8m 37s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  How do oysters make their shells? | On a rainy, windy day, But Why hopped on a ferry and headed to Governors Island in New York City with one thing on our minds - oysters! We met up with Mike McCann of the Billion Oyster Project to learn more about these very special bivalves. How do they get their shells? How long do they live? What do oysters eat and who eats them? Why do people eat oysters without cooking them? Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript | 26m 49s | ||||||
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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 #9 in Brazil, top 10 in 3 of 37 tracked markets, currently #9 in Brazil.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| United States | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| ID | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Spain | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Canada | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Korea | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| AE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| HK | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| TH | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Australia | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| SG | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| TR | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| RO | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Japan | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| CL | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| PT | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| India | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| VN | — | #46 | #46 | — |
Chart Positions
37 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
37 placements across 37 markets.