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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a…

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Why are there Bigfoot-like creatures all over the world? 2026-10-16 · 40m
Why do we get growing pains? 2026-10-02 · 30m
300th Episode: What’s your favorite? 2026-09-18 · 36m
Why does my voice sound weird when it’s recorded? 2026-09-04 · 26m
What are fossils? 2026-08-21 · 31m
Where do constellations come from? 2026-08-07 · 48m
Why does space have so many planets? 2026-07-24 · 46m
Do animals play? 2026-07-10 · 34m
When was the first World Cup? 2026-06-26 · 28m
How are video games made? 2026-06-12 · 27m
What is ADHD? 2026-05-29 · 27m
What are eels? 2026-05-15 · 23m
Why does green mean go and red mean stop? 2026-05-01 · 36m
Are Komodo dragons really dragons? 2026-04-24 · 21m
How do lizards grow their tails back? 2026-04-17 · 35m
But Why turns 10! 2026-04-03 · 23m
What's it like to be a Kid Governor? 2026-03-20 · 27m
How do we know life is not a dream? 2026-03-06 · 32m
How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor? 2026-02-20 · 30m
Why are brothers and sisters so annoying? 2026-02-06 · 19m
Do bunnies come out at night? 2026-01-23 · 25m
Why can’t we remember being babies? 2026-01-09 · 31m
What’s on your bucket list? 2025-12-26 · 17m
Why do goats sound like humans? A Cozy Critters Collaboration 2025-12-19 · 9m
How do oysters make their shells? 2025-12-12 · 27m
What’s an oboe? How does a flute work? What’s a viola? 2025-11-28 · 56m
How big is a Macy's parade balloon? 2025-11-14 · 36m
Why are there so many colors? 2025-10-31 · 26m
How is candy made? 2025-10-17 · 20m
Why do horses sleep standing up? 2025-10-03 · 31m
When did volcanoes start existing? 2025-09-19 · 26m
How are glaciers formed? 2025-09-05 · 27m
How does wildfire smoke travel so far? 2025-08-29 · 14m
Why are puffins' beaks so colorful? 2025-08-22 · 40m
Who invented the English language? 2025-08-08 · 35m
Chameleons, jellyfish and ballerinas! Check out But Why Bites 2025-07-25 · 14m
Who created math problems? 2025-07-11 · 29m
Why do some people like spicy food? 2025-06-27 · 28m
Why do we need to use sunscreen? 2025-06-13 · 22m
Are horseshoe crabs…crabs? 2025-05-30 · 34m
Who invented emoji? 2025-05-16 · 21m
Why do walruses look so weird? 2025-05-09 · 11m
What’s a seal? What’s a sea lion? 2025-05-02 · 29m
Do atoms never touch? 2025-04-18 · 29m
How are records made? 2025-04-04 · 24m
Who invented tacos? 2025-03-21 · 26m
What are taxes and tariffs? 2025-03-07 · 33m
Are tapeworms sticky? 2025-02-21 · 34m
Why do trains run on tracks? 2025-02-07 · 21m
How do you whistle? 2025-01-24 · 28m
Are wild cats afraid of water? 2025-01-10 · 33m
What would your superpower be? 2024-12-27 · 30m
Who decides what robots look like? 2024-12-13 · 26m
Why can’t animals talk to us? 2024-11-29 · 33m
How does food turn into poop? 2024-11-15 · 26m
Why do we have anxiety? 2024-11-01 · 21m
How do we vote? 2024-10-18 · 24m
What are red states and blue states? 2024-10-04 · 27m
Introducing ChopChop: Let's Get Corny! 2024-09-20 · 26m
How do broken bones heal? 2024-09-06 · 21m
How do wind turbines work? 2024-08-23 · 21m
Do earthworms have eyes? 2024-08-09 · 38m
How do we learn to swim? 2024-08-02 · 19m
What’s it like to compete in the Olympics? 2024-07-26 · 20m
Why do we wear clothes? 2024-07-12 · 24m
Who invented pizza? 2024-06-28 · 26m
Why do oranges have peels? 2024-06-14 · 24m
Do people eat bugs? 2024-06-07 · 14m
Why do cicadas come out every 17 years? 2024-05-31 · 20m
Where does the sky end? 2024-05-17 · 23m
What's cool about cockroaches? 2024-05-03 · 30m
How do crocodiles chomp? 2024-04-19 · 32m
Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes? 2024-04-05 · 18m
What is a solar eclipse? 2024-03-22 · 29m
How do invasive species take over? 2024-03-08 · 28m
Can snowstorms have thunder? 2024-02-23 · 33m
Why do we need glasses? 2024-02-09 · 26m
Why do we have two eyes if we only see one image? 2024-01-26 · 30m
What if the world started spinning backward? 2024-01-12 · 24m
What makes you happy? 2023-12-29 · 54m
What's it like to be bilingual? 2023-12-15 · 35m
How are electric guitars made? 2023-12-01 · 25m
Why are pandas black and white? 2023-11-17 · 26m
Why do we celebrate birthdays? 2023-11-03 · 18m
Why do we like being scared? 2023-10-20 · 26m
How is meat made in a lab? 2023-10-06 · 21m
Why do people get older? 2023-09-22 · 27m
How do birds fly? 2023-09-08 · 25m
What are sun bears? 2023-08-25 · 22m
Why don't bicycles fall over? 2023-08-11 · 21m
How do we learn to read? 2023-07-28 · 35m
How are crickets so loud? 2023-07-14 · 27m
Why do we have allergies? 2023-06-30 · 30m
What are eels? 2023-06-16 · 23m
Why is social media so addictive? 2023-06-02 · 20m
Why do wolves howl? 2023-05-19 · 27m
Nine questions about nature in cities 2023-05-05 · 32m
Why aren’t babies just little adults? 2023-04-21 · 28m
Why do we donate blood? 2023-04-07 · 13m
Why do we have blood and what does it do? 2023-03-24 · 32m
How do water slides work? 2023-03-10 · 19m
Carrots give you night vision! And other things adults say 2023-02-24 · 44m
Don’t swallow gum! And other things parents say 2023-02-10 · 34m
How do axolotls regrow parts of their bodies–including their brains? 2023-01-27 · 20m
Why do bison run fast but walk slowly? 2023-01-13 · 19m
Jane and Melody’s favorite 2022 episodes 2022-12-30 · 33m
How do boats float? 2022-12-16 · 22m
Why do armadillos have shells? Why are sloths slow? 2022-12-02 · 29m
Who invented emoji? 2022-11-18 · 21m
How did dinosaurs leave tracks? 2022-11-04 · 31m
How is cheese made? 2022-10-21 · 23m
How do bees make honey and why do they sting? 2022-10-07 · 31m
Why do sharks have so many teeth? 2022-09-23 · 28m
How do popcorn kernels pop? 2022-09-09 · 25m
How do snakes slither? 2022-08-26 · 34m
Why do we feel pain? 2022-08-12 · 23m
Why do we have friends? 2022-07-29 · 45m
Why do crickets chirp? 2022-07-15 · 27m
Who doesn’t love ice cream? 2022-07-01 · 26m
Do you have to be tall to play basketball? Questions for the Washington Mystics 2022-06-17 · 27m
Why are pandas black and white? 2022-06-03 · 25m
Special Episode: How do you talk to kids about violence in the news? 2022-05-25 · 17m
What is climate change? 2022-05-20 · 26m
Why do flowers bloom? 2022-05-06 · 21m
Why are some people left-handed? 2022-04-22 · 28m
Why do pigs oink? 2022-04-08 · 31m
How much does the moon weigh? 2022-03-25 · 20m
Why is Russia invading Ukraine? 2022-03-11 · 24m
How did people keep food cold in olden times? 2022-02-25 · 24m
Why is the heart a symbol of love? 2022-02-11 · 18m
How are images chosen for coins? 2022-01-28 · 26m
Why does the wind blow? 2022-01-14 · 30m
What would you invent? Ideas from kids 2021-12-31 · 33m
Why do seasons change? 2021-12-17 · 31m
How are babies made? 2021-12-03 · 23m
Do skyscrapers scrape the sky? 2021-11-19 · 26m
How do squirrels climb trees? 2021-11-05 · 29m
Why is it a shot? Kids’ questions about COVID vaccines 2021-10-22 · 29m
How Do Apples Grow? 2021-10-08 · 29m
How Deep Is The Ocean? 2021-09-24 · 19m
Why Do Americans Use The Word ‘Soccer?’ 2021-09-10 · 12m
Who Invented Money? 2021-08-27 · 22m
What If You’re Scared To Start School? 2021-08-13 · 25m
Why Do We Wear Clothes? 2021-07-30 · 24m
What's the Cleverest Thing A Hippo Can Do? 2021-07-16 · 17m
Why Are Fireworks Bright? 2021-07-02 · 33m
Who Invented Noodles? 2021-06-18 · 20m
Are Seeds Alive? 2021-06-04 · 33m
How Are Words Added To The Dictionary? 2021-05-21 · 21m
How Do You Whistle? 2021-05-07 · 28m
How Are Rocks Formed? 2021-04-23 · 36m
Ethics: Is It OK To Break A Rule? 2021-04-09 · 17m
Why Do We Compete? 2021-03-26 · 23m
Why Are Mammoths Extinct? 2021-03-12 · 27m
What’s Your Idea To Clean Up The Great Pacific Garbage Patch? 2021-02-26 · 18m
What Are Robots Doing On Mars? 2021-02-17 · 25m
Cool Beans: How Chocolate And Coffee Get Made 2021-02-12 · 27m
Why Are Cactuses Spiky? 2021-01-29 · 31m
What's A Screaming Hairy Armadillo? How Animals Get Their Names 2021-01-15 · 28m
Hopes And Dreams For 2021 From Kids Around The World 2021-01-01 · 42m
Why Do Things Seem Scary In The Dark? 2020-12-18 · 33m
Why Aren’t Babies Just Little Adults? 2020-12-04 · 28m
Why Are We Still Talking About The Election? 2020-11-20 · 29m
Why Do Whales Sing? 2020-11-06 · 27m
Why Are Whales So Big? 2020-10-23 · 31m
Why Can't Kids Vote? 2020-10-09 · 30m
Why Are Some Animals Pets And Others Are Lunch? 2020-09-25 · 22m
Why Do Dogs Have Tails? 2020-09-11 · 21m
Why Do Cats Sharpen Their Claws? 2020-08-28 · 23m
Vaccines, Masks and Handwashing: A Coronavirus Update 2020-08-14 · 28m
How Do You Make Ice Cream? 2020-07-31 · 25m
What Happens To The Forest After A Fire? 2020-07-17 · 33m
Why Do Ladybugs Have Spots? Do Dragonflies Bite? 2020-07-03 · 21m
But Why Live: A Musical Celebration 2020-06-27 · 49m
But Why Live: A Discussion About Race And Racism 2020-06-19 · 47m
But Why Live: Trees 2020-06-13 · 49m
But Why Live: Kid Press Conference with Governor Phil Scott 2020-06-06 · 50m
Why Do Spiders Have Eight Legs? 2020-06-05 · 30m
But Why Live: Words and Language 2020-05-30 · 49m
But Why Live: Space Exploration 2020-05-23 · 51m
How Does Slime Work? 2020-05-22 · 22m
But Why Live: Poetry 2020-05-16 · 49m
But Why Live: Bats and Beavers 2020-05-09 · 47m
Where Does The Sky End? 2020-05-08 · 23m
Circle Round: The Fallen Sparrow 2020-05-01 · 19m
Why Do Cookies Taste Better With Salt? And Other Cooking Questions 2020-04-24 · 23m
Why Do Baby Teeth Fall Out? 2020-04-10 · 27m
'Are Llamas Ticklish?' And Other Silly Questions 2020-03-27 · 20m
Brave Little State: Tips From A Homeschooling, Remote-Working Mom 2020-03-25 · 17m
Coronavirus For Kids, And The Science Of Soap 2020-03-13 · 31m
Why Do People Have Nightmares? 2020-02-28 · 27m
How Do We Fall Asleep? 2020-02-14 · 26m
What Happens When A President Is Impeached? 2020-02-06 · 19m
Do Animals Get Married? 2020-01-17 · 27m
Why Do Lions Roar? 2020-01-03 · 17m
How Do We Taste Food? 2019-12-20 · 23m
Why Are Some Words 'Bad'? 2019-12-06 · 23m
Ice, Ice, Baby: Why Is Ice Slippery? 2019-11-22 · 21m
How Do Meteorologists Predict The Weather? 2019-11-08 · 25m
Are Unicorns Real? 2019-10-25 · 23m
Are Jellyfish Made Of Jelly? 2019-10-11 · 16m
Why Do We Have To Go To School? 2019-09-27 · 25m
How Are Noodles Made? 2019-09-13 · 21m
How Is Paper Made? 2019-08-30 · 28m
What Do Mosquitoes Do In Winter? 2019-08-16 · 21m
Why Do Earthquakes Happen? 2019-08-02 · 27m
How Do Circuits Work? 2019-07-19 · 23m
What Is Electricity? 2019-07-05 · 24m
Why Do Trains Run On Tracks? 2019-06-21 · 21m
Why Are Boys Boys And Girls Girls? 2019-06-07 · 34m
How Do Mussels Get Their Shells? 2019-05-24 · 24m
Why Am I Afraid Of The Dark? 2019-05-10 · 33m
Why Is Sugar Bad For You? 2019-04-26 · 30m
"Do Skunks Like Their Own Smell?" And Other Stumpers! 2019-04-12 · 20m
Who Makes The Laws? 2019-03-29 · 24m
Still Funny: Why Do We Laugh? 2019-03-15 · 26m
How Is But Why Made? What Is Sound? 2019-03-01 · 30m
Why Is There A Big Patch Of Garbage In The Pacific Ocean? 2019-02-15 · 24m
Why Do Elephants Have Trunks? Why Do Giraffes Have Purple Tongues? 2019-02-01 · 21m
Why Do Days Start At 12 O'Clock? 2019-01-18 · 31m
Why Do We Sometimes See The Moon During The Day? 2019-01-04 · 21m
What Is It Like To Be An Adult? 2018-12-21 · 29m
Why Do We Poop And Fart? 2018-12-07 · 24m
Circle Round: 'Armadillo's Song' 2018-11-20 · 19m
Why Don't Spiders Get Stuck In Their Webs? 2018-11-09 · 29m
Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? 2018-10-26 · 22m
Living With A Brain Tumor: 11-Year-Old Twins Share Their Story 2018-10-12 · 19m
Why Do People Get Cancer? 2018-09-28 · 19m
Kangaroos, Koalas, and Wombats! Why Don’t They Live In Cities? 2018-09-14 · 20m
Why Is Fire Orange? 2018-08-31 · 31m
Why Do People Like Different Types Of Music? 2018-08-17 · 25m
Why Do Turtles Need Shells? Why Do Frogs Hop? 2018-08-03 · 36m
How Was The Universe Created? 2018-07-20 · 45m
An Introduction To VPR's Timeline 2018-07-06 · 28m
Why Is Milk White? 2018-06-22 · 24m
Why Do Ants Bite? 2018-06-08 · 27m
Hoots And Screeches And Whistles, Part 2 2018-05-25 · 24m
Hoots And Screeches And Whistles, Part 1 2018-05-11 · 27m
Why Is Tape Sticky? 2018-04-27 · 21m
Podcast Extra: Heterotaxy and Hearts 2018-04-20 · 7m
How Does Your Heart Work? 2018-04-13 · 16m
Why Do We Laugh? 2018-03-30 · 26m
Why Do People Dream? 2018-03-16 · 26m
Why Do We Need To Sleep? 2018-03-02 · 27m
What Are Olympic Medals Made Of? Why Does Every Country Have A Flag? 2018-02-16 · 19m
How Do Fish See? How Do Fish Sleep? How Do Fish Breathe? 2018-02-02 · 22m
Circle Round: 'The Lion's Whisker' 2018-01-19 · 15m
Are There Underground Cities? 2018-01-05 · 14m
Why Do Snowboards Look Like Skateboards? 2017-12-22 · 21m
Why Is Money So Important? 2017-12-08 · 23m
What Is The Biggest Number? 2017-11-22 · 21m
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time? 2017-11-10 · 21m
Looking For More Kids Podcasts? We've Got You Covered 2017-10-27 · 23m
Why Do Leaves Change Color In The Fall? 2017-10-27 · 14m
Why Do People Die? Questions About Death 2017-10-13 · 24m
Listen: Talking To Kids About Violence In the News 2017-10-02 · 17m
Is It Ever OK To Break A Rule? 2017-09-29 · 17m
How Do Hurricanes Form? 2017-09-15 · 20m
How Is Glass Made? 2017-09-01 · 27m
How Do Bees Make Honey And Why Do They Sting? 2017-08-18 · 36m
Why Are There So Many Different Languages? 2017-08-04 · 27m
Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg? 2017-07-21 · 19m
How Do You Make Bread? 2017-07-07 · 18m
Why Are Moths Attracted To Light? 2017-06-23 · 34m
How Are Babies Made? 2017-06-09 · 24m
Podcast Extra: Do Dogs Get Strep Throat? 2017-05-26 · 2m
Why Are Some Animals Pets And Others Are Lunch? 2017-05-26 · 22m
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers? 2017-05-12 · 21m
Why Do Cats Purr? 2017-05-12 · 23m
Who Was The First Person? 2017-04-28 · 30m
The Kratts Take Kids On Wild Animal Adventures 2017-04-21 · 42m
How Do Butterflies Fly? 2017-04-14 · 28m
How Do Piano Keys Make Sound? 2017-03-31 · 28m
How Do Big Plants Grow From Such Small Seeds? 2017-03-17 · 22m
How Does NASA Drive The Mars Rover? 2017-03-03 · 22m
Are Yawns Really Contagious? 2017-02-17 · 37m
Why Do Your Fingers And Toes Turn Wrinkly In The Tub? 2017-02-03 · 30m
How Do Popcorn Kernels Pop? 2017-01-20 · 26m
Why Is The World Split Into Countries? 2017-01-06 · 25m
How Is Chocolate Made? 2016-12-23 · 25m
What's What With The Weather? 2016-12-09 · 29m
Thanksgiving Special: What Made The Turkey Trot To Boston? 2016-11-22 · 11m
Why Do We Like To Eat Certain Foods? 2016-11-22 · 25m
Ghosts And Fairies And Gnomes, Oh My! 2016-11-11 · 18m
Why Do Geese Fly In The Shape Of A 'V'? 2016-10-28 · 22m
Who Invented The President? 2016-10-14 · 22m
Why Is The Sea Salty? 2016-09-30 · 25m
Why Is Soccer Called 'Soccer' Instead Of 'Football'? 2016-09-16 · 13m
How Long Does It Take For A Baby Cheetah To Go From Fluffball To Hunter? 2016-09-02 · 15m
Do Bumblebees Have Hearts? 2016-08-19 · 21m
Why Don't Bicycles Fall Over? 2016-08-05 · 22m
How Does An Engine Work? 2016-07-22 · 13m
How Does It Feel When Your Family Changes? 2016-07-08 · 16m
Why Is The Sky Blue? 2016-06-24 · 10m
Special Episode: How Do You Talk To Kids About Violence In The News? 2016-06-13 · 19m
How Do You Make Paint? 2016-06-10 · 23m
Why Do People Have Different Religions? 2016-05-27 · 19m
Who Invented Words? 2016-05-13 · 16m
How Does Music Move Us? 2016-04-29 · 19m
What Is The End Of The World Going To Feel Like? 2016-04-15 · 22m
How Do Bears Sleep All Winter? 2016-04-01 · 22m
But Why: Intro For Adults 2016-04-01 · 4m
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