 is an award-winning science podcast hosted by Molly Bloom and a rotating cast of kids. Every episode answers questions from listeners like “Why do feet stink?” “What did dinosaurs sound like?” and “What is ADHD?”

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Can it ever be good for you to be bored? 

What’s inside a jellyfish?

Jellyfish are some of the most unique creatures on the planet!

Hip hip hooray! Why are parties so fun?

Join Molly and co-host Olive as they explore what makes parties so fun – and why they make some of us nervous sometimes.

Gungador Hosts a Dinner Party!

Hey, Smarty Pal, want more Brains On? Check out this sneak peek of Gungador Hosts a Dinner Party! Gungador is having a party at Brains On! HQ, and everyone’s invited! He’s whipping up special dishes for all of his guests: a tater tot hot dish, caramel coated honey gummies, even a cheese board! But he forgot to call Barbara Toddes from the Philadelphia Zoo before he started prepping meals for his animal friends... and some of his assumptions about what animals eat aren’t exactly right. Will Gungador pull off his festive feast AND keep his cool?! Grab your SmartyPass and listen to find out!

MOLLY BLOOM: Hi, friends. You've probably heard us talking about the Smarty Pass lately. But in case you haven't, here's what it is. 

For just $4 a month, you'll get ad free feeds of each of our shows-- that's Brains On Moment of Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago, and a bonus episode every month. Don't worry, if you don't subscribe to the smarty pass, the original free fees will be going strong, just as they are now. But if you do choose to subscribe, you'll get those ad free feeds and a bonus episode every month. 

In this month's bonus episode, Brains Ons Gungador is hosting a dinner party. Here's a sneak peek. 

[MUSIC PLAYING] 

ELEVATOR: Now entering Brains On headquarters. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Oh, hey. So glad you're here. Are you going to the smarty pass dinner at Gungador too? 

I just got a text from him that says party, fire, underpants, friends followed by about 20 question marks. I was going to head over there a little early to make sure everything's OK. You want to tag along? 

[FOOTSTEP] 

He's taken over the lab kitchen with his dinner prep. Elevator. 

ELEVATOR: Yes, Molly. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Labora kitchen please. 

ELEVATOR: Are you sure? 

MOLLY BLOOM: Yes, I am totally sure. 

ELEVATOR: It's, well, don't say I didn't warn you. Here you are. The Labora Kitchen. Good luck. 

[BELL RINGS] 

[CLUTTERING SOUND] 

MOLLY BLOOM: Gungador? It's Molly. 

GUNGADOR: Molly, Gungador need help. 

[SCREAMS] 

MOLLY BLOOM: To hear the rest, head to smartypass.org and subscribe today. It's $4 a month or $36 for the whole year. This episode will be waiting for you in your feed as soon as you subscribe. 

Again, that's smartypass.org. Thank you so much for supporting our shows. 

[MUSIC PLAYING] 



Smarty Pass Bonus: Gungador Hosts a Dinner Party!

Come see Brains On live!!!

Molly, Marc and Sanden are hitting the road to perform the show Your Brain is Magic in Portland on June 17th and Seattle on June 18th. Plus, we'll be in Pasadena on June 25th celebrating our 10th birthday. Tickets for all events are at brainson.org/events - hope to see you there!

Molly, Marc and Sanden are hitting the road to perform the show Your Brain is Magic in Portland on June 17th and Seattle on June 18th. Plus, we'll be in Pasadena on June 25th celebrating our 10th birthday. Tickets for all events are at https://www.brainson.org/page/events - hope to see you there!

[MUSIC PLAYING] MOLLY BLOOM: Hi, friends. I'm so excited to let you know that Marc, Sanden, and I are hitting the road this summer with Brains On! Live. We're bringing our live show to Portland on June 17, and Seattle on June 18. The show is full of science, games, and yes, you'll get to see us do some sweet dance moves. That's definitely something you can't experience just by listening to the podcast. Plus, this year is Brains [? On!'s ?] 10th birthday, and we're having a special birthday party in Los Angeles on June 25. There will be activities, games, and even goodie bags. 

You can get tickets to these fun Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles events by heading to BrainsOn.org/events. And stay tuned for more live events in a city near you later this year. Again, you can get tickets to these Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles events at BrainsOn.org/events. And if you're a Smarty Pass subscriber, you can get discounted tickets. One more time for good luck, head to BrainsOn.org/events to get your tickets. We hope to see you there. 

Brains On Live 10th birthday extravaganza 3000

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How would life evolve in space?

What would life look like in other parts of the galaxy, or beyond?

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Video games are fun, challenging and sometimes hard to put down. But are they good for you?

Flies on a bus, space elevators, and other brain benders!

We’ll unpack one of the most important ideas in science, the Theory of General Relativity!

Flies on a bus, space elevators, and other brain benders! 

Why do we like some foods, but not others?

Why do some people like certain foods and others don’t? 

Why do we like some foods, but not others? 

How do we learn to read - and why is it hard?

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Million Bazillion: Why are there so many of the same stores?

We’re super-jazzed to share this episode of Million Bazillion, a podcast for kids and families that helps you understand money.

We’re super-jazzed to share this episode of Million Bazillion, a podcast for kids and families that helps you understand money.

In this episode, hosts Bridget and Ryan get a question from Will in Ohio and are taking a cross-country road trip to answer it. Will wants to know why there are so many of the same stores. From Starbucks to Home Depot and all the McDonald’s in between, we’ll break down the reason why.

The Trash Trail: Why is there so much plastic in the ocean?

Plastic is useful but also a danger, because a lot of it is ending up in our oceans, where it’s sucked into swirly twirly whirlpools of garbage.

Why do we need bugs?

There are more than a million different species of insects out there, from speedy dragonflies that zip through the air as fast as a car to rainbow-colored beetles living in tropical rainforests. But why does the world need bugs?

Why do dogs wag their tails?

Why do we have friends?

Friendship rules! Friends help us work through problems, keep us company and bring joy to our lives. Making friends might have also helped our prehistoric ancestors survive and thrive! 

Do plants sleep?

Humans need sleep to survive, but do plants doze off too? 

How heavy is the sky?

Even though we can’t feel the weight of each individual air molecule, all together they weigh a lot! But how much does the sky actually weigh?

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