Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast

Why do our teeth chatter and our bodies shake when we get really cold? And why does it sometimes happen when we're nervous, too? In this episode, we explore how shivering helps our bodies warm up and why it's not always about the weather. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young attention...

NOTE TO PARENTS: I keep this discussion very general and don't discuss how babies are concieved. The explanation of the process begins as if the baby already exists. With that said, this episode may invite questions about how the process gets started, so use your discretion! How does a tiny baby grow from the size of a grain of sand into a full-sized human in just 40 weeks? In this episode, Josh s...

Blast off with Captain Curious to Jupiter! We fly to the striped giant and discover why it is so enormous, why you cannot land on it, and how its super fast spin and powerful storms shape those famous bands. We peek into the Great Red Spot and take an imagination dive through Jupiter's cloud tops into deeper and deeper layers. Most surprising of all, we learn how Jupiter's gravity can tug dangerou...

Today, we uncover why some months have 31 days, others have 30, and why February is the shortest with 28 (and sometimes 29!). We trace the story from early sky watching to Julius Caesar's calendar reform, explain how leap years keep us aligned with the Sun, touch on Augustus's role in the month layout, and share a kid-friendly rhyme to remember the month lengths. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily,...

Can you actually make your own water? Today, we're diving into what water is made of, how dangerous it is to try making it from scratch, and where bottled water companies really get their water! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young attention spans with thoughtful questions, playful le...

Have you ever gotten a cut and seen your bright red blood? Why is it that color? And why is it sometimes DARK red, instead? In today's episode, we're diving into the world of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and oxygen to find out why our blood is red. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young...

It's a lesson in economics on Curious Kids Every Day! Have you ever gotten money for your birthday and used it to buy something special? Did you wonder what determines how much that thing costs? Today, we dive into the world of money! We'll talk about bartering, trading, the market, supply and demand, and more! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intel...

Have you ever wondered where all the food at the grocery store comes from? Today we're going behind the scenes to learn how fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and even cookies make their way from farms and factories to your shopping cart. From farmers harvesting crops to trucks delivering food every single day, it's a huge journey to keep shelves stocked and ready for families like yours. Curious Ki...

Have you ever opened your eyes underwater in a pool and noticed how blurry everything looks? What do you think it's like for a fish?! Do they see things the same way we do, or do they need goggles too? In this episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we'll explore how fish eyes are specially built for seeing underwater, how some fish can even see ultraviolet light, and why their vision depends on where...

Hop aboard the spaceboat with Captain Curious as we blast off toward the red planet: Mars! What would it take for humans to actually visit Mars someday? As we explore its dusty surface and super thin atmosphere, we'll discover why astronauts and scientists are so interested in this strange and distant world. Could it really become our next giant leap? Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive...

Have you ever wondered why it stays light so late in the summer, or why it gets dark so early in the winter? It's not just because of the Earth's tilt or orbit! It's also because of something humans invented called Daylight Savings Time! In this episode, we explore why it exists, how it works, and why some people don't use it at all. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that resp...

How do trash trucks pick up your garbage, squish it down, and make room for more? In today's episode, we explore how these giant rolling machines work (from robotic arms to powerful compactors!) and where all that trash goes after it leaves your curb. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch yo...

Have you ever driven past a house being built and wondered what all those workers are doing? In today's episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we're looking at how houses are made... from the strong foundation at the bottom to the roof at the top! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young atte...

Have you ever looked at a giant cruise ship and thought, "How does that thing NOT SINK?!" Boats come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny kayaks to large cruise liners, and yet, somehow, they all manage to float. In today's episode, we'll discover what makes that possible! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is de...

Video games can take you to magical worlds, exciting races, and tricky puzzles, but how are they made in the first place? In this episode, we explore every step of game creation, from the first big idea to the moment it's ready to play. We'll talk about art, coding, testing, and the differences between making games for computers and consoles. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast...

Have you ever wondered how your dog sees the world? Do dogs see all the colors we do, or is their vision totally different? In today's episode, we learn what it really means to be colorblind and whether dogs fall into that category. You'll discover how their eyes work, which colors they can see, and why red toys might not be the best choice for a game of fetch! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, i...

What does the Moon really do for Earth... and how does it affect us every single day? In this Captain Curious space adventure, we blast off to explore Earth's closest neighbor in the sky and discover how the Moon's gravity helps create the ocean tides! We'll also take a look at the Moon's dusty surface, find out why we always see the same side, and learn why footprints on the Moon can last a reall...

Bug bites can be so annoying... especially when they itch like crazy! In today's episode, we find out why mosquito bites itch and what your body is actually doing when it starts to swell and turn red. You might be surprised to learn that it's not just the mosquito's fault! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is...

Rainbows are beautiful, but have you ever wondered what they really are... or if they actually touch the ground? In today's episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we'll discover how rainbows are made and whether they're real objects or just something our eyes see. We'll also find out why some rainbows look huge and others seem tiny! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects...

Rocks are all around us! On the sidewalk, in the mountains, even in your own backyard. But where do they actually come from? In this episode, we explore how different types of rocks are formed, from lava that cools into shiny stones to tiny layers of sand that squish into stone over time. You'll learn how new rocks are being created every day! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast...

Have you ever played the blinking game? You know, where you try to go as long as you can without blinking? It's tricky, isn't it? In today's episode, we explore why blinking is so important! And how it keeps our eyes safe, healthy, and focused, even when we don't notice it happening. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each...

Have you ever stepped onto an escalator and wondered where the steps go when they disappear? Today on Curious Kids Every Day, we're taking a ride beneath the surface to find out how these moving staircases actually work. From the loop of connected steps to the motors and gears that keep everything in motion, we'll explore the complicated system behind a simple step-on, step-off ride. Curious Kids...

Ever wondered how long it would take to walk all the way across the United States? In today's episode, we use some multiplication and division to figure out how many days it would take to get across the USA! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young attention spans with thoughtful question...

Why can we live on Earth... but not on any of the other planets? In this Captain Curious adventure, we explore the three big reasons Earth is just right for life: our perfect distance from the Sun, our protective magnetic field, and our incredible atmosphere. We even use a rocket-powered drill to journey all the way to Earth's core! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respe...

Have you ever drawn a picture, folded a paper airplane, or written a story on a sheet of paper and then wondered where that paper came from? In today's episode, we follow the fascinating journey of how trees are turned into the paper we use every day! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch yo...