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Everything Under The Sun

Molly Oldfield
Chicken Pox
War
Pirates
Sign Language
Star Formation
Spiders
Climate Change
Voice Differentiation
Yawning
Mariana Trench
Bees
Solar Panels
Dolphins
Caterpillar Eggs
Beetles and Ants
Immortal Jellyfish
Earth
Animal Laughter
Milky Way
Gravity

Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world.

Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, La... more

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Welcome to Episode #173 of Everything Under the Sun!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you enjoy this festive episode.

Andy Day, author, Cebeebies presenter, musician and dinosaur expert explains Santa's behaviour around dinosaurs!

We figure out... more

Welcome to Episode #172 of Everything Under the Sun!

Today we welcome back the thrillingly theoretical Jim Al-Khalili to uncover the mystery of space's edge! 🪐🔭🚀

We discover how ships float with the help of Pippa Kenton-Page's amazing contribu... more

Welcome to Episode #171 of Everything Under the Sun!

Today Robin George Andrews returns to tell us how and why volcanoes erupt! 🌋

We find out about ancient history as we discover how the continents were made! 🌎🌍🌏

And to round it all off, we... more

Welcome to Episode #170 of Everything Under the Sun!

On this week's episode the cunningly creative Catherine Cawthorne joins us to chat about Unicorns! Who came up with them and why? 🦄

We discover the science behind thunder storms! Why do we see... more

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Andy Day
Television presenter and author known for children's educational programs and books
Andy's Dinosaur Adventures
Episode: #173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?
Catherine Cawthorne
Author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales.
Episode: #170 Who came up with the idea of Unicorns? w/ Catherine Cawthorne. Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder? When was the first LEGO built?
Leon Perrie
Expert botanist from the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa
Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa
Episode: #169 How are seeds made? w/ Leon Perrie. Why don't humans have fur? Why do Hippos have large teeth?
Kathy Joseph
Physicist and educator with a YouTube channel
Episode: #167 How do power stations work? w/ Kathy Joseph. How deep can whales go? How does our body produce saliva?
Jonathan Balcombe
A biologist and animal lover based in Ontario, Canada.
Episode: #166 Can some animals talk to others? w/ Jonathan Balcombe. Why do steam trains chuff? Why are panthers black and why do they climb trees?
Sy Montgomery
Brilliant author known for her work with animals and extensive knowledge about giant squids
Episode: #165 Why do giant squids have such excellent eye sight? w/ Sy Montgomery. How do spiders make their webs? Who invented halloween?
Laura Tranfield
Marine Biologist
Seneva Fushi
Episode: #164 How do clownfish switch from male to female? w/ Laura Tranfield. How was air made? How do fireflies light up?
Robin George Andrews
Volcanologist and journalist in science
Episode: #163 How do we know whether volcanoes or dormant, extinct or explosive? w/ Robin George Andrews. How did people make sellotape? Why do toes go from biggest to smallest?
Brother Guy Consolmagno
Director of the Vatican Observatory and expert in astronomy
Vatican Observatory
Episode: #161 How do planets float in space? w/ Brother Guy Consolmagno. How long have tortoises been on the Earth? How do thermometers work?

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Molly Oldfield
Host and author with expertise in children's literature and a background in answering children's questions about the world.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings
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    United Kingdom2 months ago
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    GZM shows fan. mic drop bro!🎤
    United States3 months ago
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    This is amazing because it is fun and I learn lots of cool stuff

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    Yt3g29
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Everything under the sun

    This pod is amazing it is both informative and funny at the same time! I love how Molly gets a different guest person to answer a question on every episode! So it’s definitely a big thank you and a five star 🌟 review from me!😂😀😘

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The podcast is regarded as a family favorite, often helping children wind down or learn something new before bedtime.
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#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?
Q: Why does ice stick to things?
Ice sticks due to body heat melting it slightly and creating a layer of water that refreezes, making it bond to surfaces like skin.
#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?
Q: How do snow shoes work?
Snow shoes distribute your weight across a bigger surface area, preventing you from sinking into the snow by increasing visibility and supporting your weight more effectively.
#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?
Q: Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs?
No, Santa didn't deliver presents to dinosaurs as he existed long after their time; however, they did migrate great distances for food and water.
#171 How do volcanoes erupt? w/ Robin George Andrews. How are continents made? How do we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?
Q: How do we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?
Humans breathe in oxygen, which is essential for creating energy (ATP) in the body, and exhale carbon dioxide as a waste product of cellular respiration.
#171 How do volcanoes erupt? w/ Robin George Andrews. How are continents made? How do we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?
Q: How are continents made?
Continents are formed through geological processes including the supercontinent Pangea, tectonic plate movements, and mantle convection.

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Engaging the innate curiosity of children, the content offers a platform where young listeners' questions about the world are answered by notable experts. Each episode features a specific question sourced from children, allowing for in-depth discussions across various fields, including science, nature, and history. With contributions from authors, scientists, and educators, the show promotes learning through fun and accessible explanations, making it an enriching resource for kids looking to understand the world around them. Unique for its focus on child-driven inquiries and the inclusion of diverse expert guests, it stands out as an informative and entertaining experience for a younger audience.

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1. Andy Day
2. Catherine Cawthorne
3. Leon Perrie
4. Kathy Joseph
5. Jonathan Balcombe
6. Sy Montgomery
7. Laura Tranfield
8. Robin George Andrews

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