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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 #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? ๐Ÿฆ„

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

Welcome to Episode #169 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week the naturally talented Leon Perrie gives all the information about how seeds are made! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿซ›

We find out why humans don't have fur, and discus the different theories!

And for our fi... more

Welcome to Episode #168 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week the brainy and brilliant Tom Mustill chips in on whether or not whales from Antarctica could communicate with whales from Iceland? ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‹

We find out why the se can be so cold! ๐Ÿฅถ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸŒŠ

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Welcome to Episode #167 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week the the brilliant Kathy Joseph chats to us about how power stations work! ๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ”Œ

We discover the deepest depth a whale can go! ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿณ

And for our final question of the day we uncover th... more

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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?
Tom Mustill
Biologist and filmmaker focused on the natural world
Episode: #168 Can whales from Antarctica learn the language of whales from Iceland? w/ Tom Mustill. Why is sea water so cold? Why do you get a runny nose when you come out from the cold?
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?
Arief Rabik
Expert in sustainable plant growth and bamboo cultivation
Episode: #160 How do plants grow? w/ Arief Rabik. How does the Shinkansen train go so fast? Why do mosquito bites itch?

Host

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

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 497 ratings
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    GZM shows fan. mic drop bro!๐ŸŽค
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great

    This is amazing because it is fun and I learn lots of cool stuff

    Apple Podcasts
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    Yt3g29
    United Kingdom2 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 itโ€™s definitely a big thank you and a five star ๐ŸŒŸ review from me!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜˜

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    littlehedgehogfan๐Ÿฆ”
    United Kingdom4 months ago
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    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Love love love! Itโ€™s absolutely amazing and answers so many of my questions! Thanks!!!!!!!๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜„โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ I have the podcast, book and audiobook

    Apple Podcasts
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    DaiJ2014
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast is regarded as a family favorite, often helping children wind down or learn something new before bedtime.
Some comments express disappointment over fewer new episodes, indicating a desire for more content.
Reviewers note the variety of topics covered, helping to stimulate curiosity in children.
Listeners appreciate the show's fun and educational format, highlighting it as a favorite for both kids and parents.

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#169 How are seeds made? w/ Leon Perrie. Why don't humans have fur? Why do Hippos have large teeth?
Q: Why do hippos have large teeth?
Hippos have large teeth for defense and territorial fights, even though they primarily eat plants.
#169 How are seeds made? w/ Leon Perrie. Why don't humans have fur? Why do Hippos have large teeth?
Q: Why do humans not have fur?
Humans evolved to be less hairy as a way to regulate body temperature and reduce parasite infestations.
#169 How are seeds made? w/ Leon Perrie. Why don't humans have fur? Why do Hippos have large teeth?
Q: How are seeds made?
Seeds are developed from the fertilization of eggs, which occurs when pollen is transferred between flowers.
#167 How do power stations work? w/ Kathy Joseph. How deep can whales go? How does our body produce saliva?
Q: How does our body produce saliva?
Saliva is produced by the brain sending signals to salivary glands when food is present or anticipated, involving a complex system to aid in eating, speaking, and dental health.
#167 How do power stations work? w/ Kathy Joseph. How deep can whales go? How does our body produce saliva?
Q: How deep can whales go?
The Cuvius beaked whale can dive as deep as 9,816 feet, equipped with adaptations that allow for deep underwater survival.

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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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Everything Under The Sun launched 7 years ago and published 173 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Everything Under The Sun include:

1. Leon Perrie
2. Tom Mustill
3. Kathy Joseph
4. Jonathan Balcombe
5. Sy Montgomery
6. Laura Tranfield
7. Robin George Andrews
8. Brother Guy Consolmagno

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