Brains On

Podcasts that make you go "whoa!" for curious kids and families from APM Studios. Brains On! is a monthly podcast for kids and curious adults.

We sing songs about sleep, we interview scientists about food, we teach you to rap and put on rad little radio plays. It's time to get our smarts on, so fire up your neurons and tune into Brains On! Find us in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brains-on!/id703720228

05/20/2025

Trees are the strong, silent type but that doesn’t mean they can’t communicate. In this episode we’ll explore how trees send each other messages above ground and below. Plus we’ll learn how a seed goes from a tiny sapling to a towering plant. We find out some fruit facts and hear an all new Mystery Sound.

Did you know that we make lesson plans for our episodes? Head to our website to download the free “Tree, Myself and I” lesson plan!

05/13/2025

It’s a Body Bonanza and this time we’re answering your questions about injuries. Bruises are rarely something to sing about, but we’re doing it anyway! Get ready for Bruisical the Musical! Marc is writing a show all about these colorful injuries. Plus, Molly and co-host Nova learn what makes a scar and how Band-Aids help heal boo boos. Oh, and don’t stub your toe on the Mystery Sound!

05/07/2025

It’s DINO WEEK ON MOMENT OF UM!!! 🦖🦕 All week, we’re giving you Dino-mite answers to all the questions that make you roar in frustration! So far, we’ve covered questions like, “Do dinosaurs lay colorful eggs?” and “How do we know what dinosaurs sounded like?”

Tune in for the rest of the week to learn more about these amazing creatures!

05/05/2025

Daniel Tiger, Elmo, Molly Bloom. What do they have in common? They're all brought to you by public media. Public media is also free news, arts and culture. It's critical information during emergencies. It's live events that bring communities together.

President Trump is trying to cut all federal support for public media, which would seriously harm these super important free services. But YOU can make a difference! Contact your representatives, sign our petition, and make your voice heard. Visit americanpublicmedia.org/action to get started. High five and thanks for having our back.

04/30/2025

ACHOO! With all the flowers and trees blooming, everyone on the Brains On team is feeling pretty sneezy and sniffly right now. Ever wondered how fast a sneeze can go? Go listen to our episode “How Fast Does a Sneeze Travel?” featuring the delightful bo**er daredevil, Snot Rocket!

04/29/2025

Boulder was so much fun!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to the sold out show! And thanks for your food recs. We loved every bite. More live shows coming soon!

04/22/2025

You listen to the Brains On! podcast with your kids in the car, right? Well, it turns out that’s an ideal place for learning. Seriously. We got science to back it up. Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, we teamed up with the Science Museum of Minnesota to study how parents and kids interact as they listen to our podcast, Brains On. We want to share our findings with you on a live webinar on May 8th!

Register for this free event at www.BrainsOn.org/Events ⭐

04/18/2025

Hey Brains On listeners - On April 28, The White House will deliver a package to Congress requesting the elimination of $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit corporation that supports 1,300 local public media stations across the country, as well as American Public Media. This action comes despite a Congressional vote in February that extended federal funding for the CPB through fiscal year 2027.

This proposal would have a devastating impact on public media stations across the country and erode the services that you and so many others rely on – like Brains On Universe. We are asking for your help in showing Congress how important public media is for our nation. Use your voice to oppose cuts to federal funding of public media by signing our petition and pledging your financial support to Brains On now.

Head to americanpublicmedia.org/action to sign the petition and stand with public. media!

03/06/2025

Today, along with public media stations and shows around the country, we’re joining Day - a national day of action to support public media and advocate for public media funding.

Show Brains On! Universel support by sharing why you listen. Learn more and take action by visiting americanpublicmedia.org/action

03/05/2025

*MERCH GIVEAWAY*!!! Now through March 19th, join our newsletter for a chance to win a Brains On t-shirt, poster and pencil pouch! If you're already a newsletter subscriber, don't worry! You're automatically entered. Head to www.BrainsOn.org/Newsletter to sign-up!

02/25/2025

Asthma is a disease that can make it hard to breathe. And it’s common! One in twelve people in the United States have it, including host Molly Bloom. But what is asthma? And why do some people have it, but not others?

Join Molly and co-hosts Audrey and Indytas they learn about asthma. First, they’ll shrink down and explore how breathing works — inside Forever Ago host Joy Dolo’s lungs! Then they’ll learn how and why asthma attacks happen. Finally, they’ll chat with kids’ lung doctor Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir about rescue inhalers, and what causes asthma in the first place. All that, plus a breathtaking new mystery sound!

02/19/2025

Coral is one of the coolest creatures in the ocean. It comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, from bright yellow stars to big round brains. Sometimes, coral looks like rocks or even plants – but did you know it’s actually an animal?

This week, your ears are in for a special treat: Brains On editor Shahla Farzan (a.k.a. world’s biggest coral fan) hosts the show! Join Shahla and co-host Eben as they go on an underwater adventure to learn about coral and the animals that call it home. We’ll also hear from a researcher about how coral might be able to hear and make sounds. All that, plus a rockin’ new mystery sound.

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Brains On! is a weekly podcast for kids and curious adults. We sing songs about sleep, we interview scientists about food, we teach you to rap and put on rad little radio plays. It's time to get our smarts on, so fire up your neurons and tune into Brains On! Find us in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brains-on!/id703720228