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In this Parent Busters podcast BUSTING BACK episode, we're covering that urban myth about balancing egg on the Spring equinox! (Are you eggs-cited for funny egg puns?!) We're here to answer the age-old question: Can you really balance an egg on the first day of spring? Is it just a yolk or is there some truth to this shell-tastic myth? Join us as we dive deep into the science of the equi...

In this Parent Busters podcast episode, we’re covering Mario: The Plumber Who Became a Legend (aka: Ella’s favorite topic for celebrating a gaming icon!).  We’ll cover the Influence of Mario on pop culture, gaming, and beyond with topics like: What does Popeye have to do with the Mario games? What was Nintendo originally created for? What was Mario first game? What did Nintendo first sell in 1889?...

Voted The Best Podcasts for Children to Listen To With Parents* Should We Stay Or Show We Go? Welcome to the Parent Busters year in review episode! In this episode, we'll be looking back at the past year and all the exciting things that have happened and talk about where we’re going from here! Some of the funny podcast topics will include: Why does Jackie always sound like that? Why does a te...

FUN Women's History Month women to learn about for kids! (If you're looking for underrated women in history to learn about or famous women who changed the world, DEFINITELY add this to your history lessons!) Get ready to dive into the world of Hollywood glamour and cutting-edge technology with the incredible story of Hedy Lamarr — one of the biggest famous female leaders in history that...

Get ready to let the good times roll with our Mardi Gras fun facts podcast for kids and parents to learn together! Join us for a wild ride through the whimsical world of carnival fun facts, as we explore the history, music, food, and costumes of this legendary festival. We'll guide you through the mysterious traditions of Mardi Gras, from the masked marvels to the sparkling beads and colorful...

On this Parent Busters Podcast episode we're covering the history of Valentines Day for students and parents.  We'll cover Valentine's Day Fun Facts for Kids  include: Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day, and more importantly, how can we get candy out of it? What's the deal with all the Valentine hearts and lovey-dovey stuff, and do we really have to participate? Who is th...

On this episode of the Parent Busters Podcast we're honoring February Black History month with some Black inventions that changed the world.  This podcast on African American Inventors and their inventions includes: What is Black History Month? Why does everything think George Washington Carver invented peanut butter??? Why is American Inventor Lonnie Johnson super important for kids? What do...

In this fun Parent Busters Podcast episode, we're covering fun facts about how animals hibernate and definitely some weird facts you didn't know about winter preparation in the animal kingdom! We'll cover hibernation facts like: What do animals do in the winter? (Where do animals go in winter?) Why do ladybugs bleed from their knees when threatened?! What animals that hibernate in s...

For this Parent Busters Podcast episode, we're tackling how do you explain Lunar New Year to kids! And what's up with Lunar New Year vs Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year vs Spring Festival, and Lunar New Year vs Gregorian Calendar?! How is Chinese New Year celebrated facts for kids: Who can’t come in a house on Lunar New Year? (And Jackie wants to know who tells them??) Who is Nian and wh...

In this Parent Busters podcast episode, we're tackling fun facts about Martin Luther King (including Martin Luther King Jr facts for students you didn't even know about!). Our Martin Luther fun facts include weird MLK facts for kids and important MLK facts like: MLK facts about his childhood that will make you GASP! Unusual MLK facts about civil rights Weird MLK facts and quotes surround...

We're doing a deep dive into everyone's favorite holiday movie: A Christmas Story! We'll cover fun facts about the Christmas Story like: Why did Ralphie get soap in his mouth? Was the leg lamp a real thing? When was A Christmas Story made? Where is A Christmas Story house (and should Jackie and Ella road trip there as a "work project"?) Do people really wash kids mouths ou...

In this fairly fart - tastic Parent Busters podcast episode, we're revisiting the topic of all things flatulence including fascinating facts about farting like: Fart gas name (s) Why does fart smell? Can a fart kill you ... especially if you light a fart on fire??? Do boys fart more than girls? Do men's farts smell worse than women's farts? What makes a fart stink? & SO MUCH MOR...

We're breaking the ice again and revisiting this cool episode covering the argument that every parent has with their kids, including... Can you get sick from not wearing enough clothes? (Yikes!) Will you catch a cold if you go outside in the cold without a coat or with wet hair? (Or are parents crazy for saying this?) Does wearing a coat prevent colds? Is it OK not to wear a coat in winter? C...

In this Parent Busters episode, we’re honoring Native American Heritage month and giving fun facts for kids and answering interesting questions like: What terminology do we use? (Is it OK to say Indian?) Interesting Native American Heritage Month facts  What is Native American Heritage Month? / history of Native American Heritage Month Is it still called Native American Heritage Month? How do you...

We’re covering some unbe-leaf-able fun facts for kids and parents about autumn! Not only does Jackie gives a pop culture shout out parents will LOVE and channels her Southern roots (again) but we won’t leaf you hanging on the fun! We’ll cover: What we can blame on Greek Goddesses?  What’s up with Carpo’s name? (And what does all of this have to do with autumn facts?) Why do seasonal changes happen...

There's something toe-tally hair-raising about this spooky stories episode... (Let us know if you think it's toe-rrific!) Support the show Grab your free Buster Deduction sheet for kids! Check out how your can support our LISTEN FOR CAUSE to help us give back to others! INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK *All resources and references used in researching this podcast episode are found on the correspondin...

This episode is a frightfully good time because we’re covering Halloween history facts, Halloween facts about the history of trick or treating, and fun candy facts for kids like: What the heck does a chicken dinner have to do with Halloween candy? The funny thing about candy corn (and other facts about candy corn) When did Halloween start in history? What is the real story behind Halloween? Who fi...

On this week's Parent Busters Podcast episode, we’re going through an entire alphaBAT of information with fun bat facts and information like: What is interesting about a bat? The weird history between bats and vampires. Which came first - bats or vampires? What does Ray Charles have to do with bats??? When are bats in Austin and why? The SHOCKING answer to how long can bats live without food…...

Urine luck! We're footloose and fancy pee and bringing back this wee episode covering: Why do we pee anyway? Why is pee so important? Why is my pee that color? (and facts about urine color) What's in urine? What's the longest you can hold your pee? Drinking pee facts Does asparagus make everyone's pee smell? (asparagus pee facts) Why is pee called pee? Does Peeing on a Jellyfis...

Things are Fall -ing so we decided to test if we do know Jack ...O LANTERN that is! Check out this fun (slightly derailed) pumpkin podcast where we talk about pumpkin facts and myths, Jack-o-Lantern history, and Jackie reveals (yet another) traumatizing childhood event that will leave even Stingy Jack feeling sorry for her. We'll cover: Jack o lantern story and the Stingy Jack legend What’s t...

With the passing of the Queen, we’re focusing on some interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth and the British Monarchy that may surprise you. Check out these Queen Elizabeth facts for kids and parents! We’ll cover Queen Elizabeth facts and myths like: At what age did Elizabeth 2 became Queen? What was the weird reason people said Elizabeth wouldn't be a good Queen? Who is Lilibet to Queen Eli...

In this Parent Busters podcast episode, Jackie and Ella talk about one of their FAVORITE people they've ever studied — actress Hedy Lamarr! If you're all like "HUH?" and "WHO???" it's time to get your system hopping by hooking up to your WiFi and pairing your GPS because on this exciting STEM episode on a sneaky secret communications system we'll  cover: Who...

This week's Parent Busters Podcast episode was a labor of love because we're talking all about the real history of Labor Day and Labor Day roots like: Why we celebrate Labor Day When Labor Day started How Labor Day started Labor Day history United States  History of Labor Day in Canada and around the world When Did Labor Day Become a Federal Holiday? Labor Day vs International Workers Da...

On this week's Parent Buster's podcast episode (HISTORY OF GIANTS PART 2), we continue the tall tales of giants, starting with the history of giants of West Virginia, giants in the circus, and giants in mythology! We'll cover: Is there proof of giants in history? / Are there real life giants in history? Where were giant bones found in the United States? What is the largest human ske...

In this week's Parent Buster episode we're diving into tall tales like: Is there evidence of giants in history?  Are giants still alive? Diagnosing giants and medical terms for giants : acromegaly vs gigantism What happened to the giants on earth? Where do giants live? Who are the giants in history? / Famous giants in history? Who were giants in history Bible? Giants in mythology and fol...