Curious Kid Podcast

In episode 195, we get curious about the Rubik's Cube for Dorsa of Brisbane, Australia.  What is a Rubik's Cube?  What was it's original name?  Who invented it and why was it invented?  How do people solve a Rubik's Cube?  We share some of the crazy Rubik's Cube world records. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com L...

In episode 194, we get curious about climate change for Paige of Canmore, Alberta, Canada.  What is climate change, and what is the difference between climate change and global warming?  What are we doing to contribute to climate change?  What can we do to slow climate change? Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com L...

In episode 193, we get curious about ice cream for Jules of Clovis, California and for Arianna of London, UK.  We learn who invented ice cream, what the ingredients of ice cream are, and the awesome story behind the invention of ice cream cones.  Chill out and listen to this yummy episode. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcas...

In episode 192, we get curious about tardigrades for Akira of Indonesia, and Iyoukeen and Tenakee of Alaska.  What are tardigrades?  What makes them very unique animals?  Why are they considered by many to be the most indestructible animals? Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com Leave Us A Voicemail - 856-425-2324 S...

In episode 191, we get curious about chewing gum for Gavin, Addie of San Francisco, California, and Marguerite of Vancouver, Canada.  Learn about the fascinating history of chewing gum with us.  What are the ingredients of gum and how is it made?  What are the possible medical benefits of chewing gum? Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curi...

In episode 190, we get curious about crystals for Lilliana, Lincoln, and Archer of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Judah and Shay from Berkeley, California, Viraj from Delhi, India, Harper from Torquay, Australia, and Naida from Bozeman, Montana in an epic quintuple mailbag!!! What are crystals and how are they formed?  How are crystals used in watches and televisions?  Are crystals able to heal? Vi...

In episode 189, we get curious about owls for Vera of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Hailey and Sophie of Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada.  Do owls see and hear better than humans?  What do owls eat and how do they eat?  What is a group of owls called?  Are owls the wisest of all of the birds?  Join us to learn more. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Se...

In episode 188, we get curious about goosebumps for Porter of Salt Lake City, Utah.  What are goosebumps?  How do they form?  Why do we get them?  Do other animals get goosebumps?  Get loosey goosey with us and learn more about goosebumps. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com Leave Us A Voicemail - 856-425-2324 Sup...

In episode 187, we get curious about guitars for Emma and Alex of St. Louis, Missouri, Riva of India, and Nyxon of Springfield Lakes, Queensland, Australia.  We learn about the different parts of a guitar, how guitars make their sounds, and what the differences between acoustic, electric, and bass guitars are.  Rock out and learn more about guitars with us. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website -...

In episode 186, we get curious about mushrooms for Juniper and Lawson of Sacramento, California and Nina of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Are mushrooms a fruit, vegetable, or neither?  How do mushrooms grow?  Can mushrooms be poisonous?  Listen in to learn all about these fungi. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com Lea...

In episode 185, we get curious about snails for Paxton of Oakland, California and Alice of China.  We learn about the different parts of a snail's body, how fast it moves, and what snails eat.  We also learn the difference between snails and slugs, so don't be sluggish when you tune into this episode. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curi...

In episode 184, we get curious about Greek mythology for Russell and Olivia of Sydney, Australia, Joen of Singapore, Samuel of Taiwan, Xavier of Australia, and Judah and Noah of Langley, British Columbia, Canada.  What is Greek mythology?  What are some of the most famous characters from Greek mythology?  What lessons can we learn from Greek mythology?  We also tell the fascinating story of King M...

In episode 183, we get curious about monster trucks for Tom of Tasmania, Australia and Jenna, Sadie, and Austin of Temple, Texas.  How big are monster trucks?  How did monster truck competitions start?  What are some of the crazy records set by monster trucks?  Rev your engines and listen in to learn more. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail -...

In episode 182, we discuss all of the incredible things that have happened with the podcast over the last 6 months and say "thank you" to all of the people that made it possible.  We share a segment of the kids news podcast Newsy Pooloozi that helps explain the war in Ukraine in a way that the whole family will understand.  We share our favorite episodes and facts from season seven, and...

In episode 181, we get curious about asteroids and the universe for Leif from California, Elliot from Scotland, and Arla and Juniper from New Zealand.  We learn what asteroids are and how they were discovered.  A very special guest, astrophysicist Sean Raymond, joins us to explain the difference between asteroids, meteors, and comets and to help us understand how big the universe is.  Join us for...

In episode 180, we get curious about snoring for Nora of Highland Village, Texas.  We learn what snoring is, what can cause snoring, and what can be done to help people snore less.  Don't doze off until you listen to this interesting episode first. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com Leave Us A Voicemail - 856-425...

In episode 179, we get curious about nerves for Gabe and Eli of Mooresville, North Carolina.  How many nerves are in the body?  Where are they located?  How quickly do signals travel through out nerves?  What happens when a body part falls asleep?  You should definitely give this episode a listen; don't be nervous! Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An...

In episode 178, we get curious about horses for Brynn and Ryleigh of Alaska and Devlyn and Makiya of Victoria, British Columbia.  We learn how big and small horses can be, how fast they can run, and the difference between a horse and a pony, with the help of a very special guest, Julia. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@g...

In episode 177, we get curious about hurricanes for Wesley of New Mexico and Victor of Hong Kong.  We learn what hurricanes are, how they form, and why they are so dangerous.  We learn about some of the most destructive hurricanes in history and discuss the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-ma...

In episode 176, we get curious about carnivorous plants for Elliot of Geneva, Illinois.  Why do some plants eat animals?  How are they able to catch their prey?  Can carnivorous plants hurt humans?  We learn lots about these super-interesting plants with the help of special guests Rachel and Leslie. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiou...

In episode 175, we get curious about superstitions for Max of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.  According to superstition, is finding a penny on the ground good luck or bad luck?  How about walking under a ladder?  How about stepping in dog poop?  Listen in to learn all about superstitions and how they got started. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail...

In episode 174, we get curious about ears for Ash of Boulder, Colorado.  We learn what earwax is, whether there are bones in the ear, and why kids get lots of ear infections.  Olivia interviews a pediatric otolaryngologist to ask him a few questions about ears, including whether it's safe to use q-tips to clean your ears. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Sen...

In episode 173, we get curious about coding for James of Houston, Texas, Tiger of Rochester, New York, and Leo and Felix of Shelburne, Vermont.  We learn what coding is, the history of coding, and some of the basic concepts of coding.  Olivia interviews software engineer Steve to find out what makes a good coder and so much more. Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast...

In episode 172, we get curious about soccer for Thomas and Noah from Germany and Avery from New Jersey.  We learn about the fascinating history of the world's most popular sport and why we call it soccer in the United States while other countries call it football.  With the help of special guest, soccer trainer LeQuan, we learn why being tall, big, or strong won't necessarily make you a better soc...

In episode 171, we get curious flags for Ezra and Judah of Austin, Texas and Jacob of Howell, Michigan.  Why do countries have their own flags?  Do the colors and symbols on the flags mean anything?  Who designed the current American Flag? Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com Leave Us A Voicemail - 856-425-2324 Sup...