BrainBlast!

Forget silk-paved highways; the Silk Road was a 4,000-mile survival gauntlet through scorched deserts and frozen peaks. Discover why the ultimate "off-road vehicle" of the ancient world had two humps, a bad attitude, and a stomach for thirty gallons of water. Episode Summary In this episode of BrainBlast , hosts Jordan and Alex peel back the layers of history to reveal the truth behind the Silk Ro...

From plowing the first fields to delivering the mail at lightning speed, horses are the unsung heroes who built the modern world. Strap in and grab your reins—it’s time to discover how these powerful creatures took humanity from a slow walk to a full-on gallop through history! In this episode of Brain Blast , Alex and Jordan explore the incredible 5,500-year partnership between humans and horses....

What if we told you that while Ancient Egyptians were finishing the Great Pyramid, woolly mammoths were still roaming the Earth? Get ready to have your mind blown as we explore history’s most unexpected overlap in this episode of BrainBlast! In this episode, your resident "science goofball" Jordan and co-host Alex dive into a timeline-shattering fact that bridges the gap between the Ice Age and An...

Ever wondered why slime acts like a liquid one second and a solid the next? Join us as we dive into the gooey, stretchy, and surprisingly scientific world of non-Newtonian fluids. In this episode of BrainBlast , hosts Jordan and Alex break down the "sticky science" of slime. Jordan explains that the secret begins with glue , which is packed with long, flexible chains of molecules called polymers ....

Imagine facing down a power-hungry pirate army with nothing but a pair of drumsticks and a blazing torch. This is the incredible true story of Juan Santamaría, the teenage drummer boy who became Costa Rica’s ultimate national hero. In this episode of Brain Blast , Alex and Jordan travel back to 1856 to witness the second Battle of Rivas. You'll meet the notorious American filibuster William Walker...

From pest control to divine royalty, find out how cats conquered the hearts and homes of the ancient world. Ever wondered why the Egyptians treated their feline friends like superstars? In this episode of BrainBlast , hosts Alex and Jordan take a deep dive into the fascinating history of cats in Ancient Egypt. Discover how these agile hunters transitioned from protecting grain silos to being worsh...

Imagine a biological masterpiece capable of thriving under the weight of a grand piano, only to be vilified by the surface world as a "melted" caricature. This episode of BrainBlast challenges the aesthetic dismissal of the blobfish by exploring the sophisticated physiological adaptations that allow it to navigate the crushing depths of the Australian coast. In this installment, hosts Alex and Jor...

Get ready for a total cognitive detonation! If you have ever wondered why the universe smells like a summer cookout or if you’re actually eating a "Prehistoric McNugget" for breakfast, then you are in the right place. BrainBlast! is a high-energy, multidisciplinary (covering several different academic subjects) audio experience designed for curious explorers ages 7–12 who want to know how the worl...