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Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids

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Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids

The funniest educational show kids love, parents adore, and teachers use in their classrooms. "Who Smarted?" is an engaging and entertaining educational podcast for kids and families that combines humor with learning in a way that captivates curious young minds.

Parent info: Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Science and Facts for kids. Launched in 2020, it has 1 season.

There are 1076 episodes

Episodes
The most recent appears first.

  • What are Deli Meats made of?

    18 min Episode 1242 8 July 2026

    How do Deli Meats take on that long, tube shape? How are Deli Meats made? What's a fancier version of bologna?…

  • SMARTY Q: Can a fart become a burp?

    9 min Episode 1241 7 July 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What are Fireworks made of?

    17 min Episode 1240 6 July 2026

    Who invented Fireworks? Where do all the colors come from? Why are Fireworks used in so many celebrations?…

  • SMARTY Q: What makes hair curly???

    9 min Episode 1239 4 July 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How did The Revolutionary War start?

    22 min Episode 1238 3 July 2026

    Who fought in The Revolutionary War and why? How did The Revolutionary War end? What were the origins of The Declaration of Independence?…

  • Trusty Trivia: VOLLEYBALL!!!

    5 min Episode 1237 2 July 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why is The Pentagon a pentagon?

    16 min Episode 1236 1 July 2026

    How big is the Pentagon? What goes on inside the Pentagon? What are the different armed forces?…

  • SMARTY Q: What would happen if you ate poison ivy???

    8 min Episode 1235 30 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does Climate Change affect us all?

    17 min Episode 1234 29 June 2026

    What is Climate Change? What causes Climate Change? What can be done to reverse Climate Change?…

  • Learn to make your OWN Podcast, SmartyPants!

    2 min 28 June 2026

    Want to learn how to make your own podcast from Trusty - and how we make Who Smarted?…

  • SMARTY Q: What makes flames change color??

    9 min Episode 1233 27 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Are there really Aliens in Area 51?

    20 min Episode 1232 26 June 2026

    Why is Area 51 called Area 51? Why do people think there's a UFO there? What really goes on in Area 51?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SATELLITES!!!

    5 min Episode 1231 25 June 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Pigeons really just rats with wings?

    16 min Episode 1230 24 June 2026

    How smart are Pigeons? What jobs have Pigeons performed? How many types of Pigeons are there?…

  • SMARTY Q: Do dogs talk to each other???

    8 min Episode 1229 23 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Does Solar Power work on cloudy days?

    17 min Episode 1228 22 June 2026

    How does Sunlight become electricity? How does a Solar Panel work? How much power can the Sun provide?…

  • Why are Slugs so slimy?

    16 min Episode 1227 19 June 2026

    What are Slugs? Are Slugs helpful or harmful to the environment? Why should you never eat a Slug?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ENCYCLOPEDIAS!!!

    10 min Episode 1225 18 June 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What makes a Salad a Salad?

    16 min Episode 1224 17 June 2026

    How is a Salad different than a bowl of veggies? How many different kinds of Salads are there? Are all Salads healthy for you?…

  • SMARTY Q: What is Juneteenth?

    9 min Episode 1223 16 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What is Human Migration?

    18 min Episode 1222 15 June 2026

    How did early Humans Migrate? Why did early Humans change locations? Are there Humans on every part of the planet?…

  • Who invented the Encyclopedia and Why?

    23 min Episode 1221 12 June 2026

    What is an Encyclopedia? What can you find inside an Encyclopedia? How are Encyclopedias different than the Internet?…

  • Trusty Trivia: AMUSEMENT PARKS!!!

    6 min Episode 1219 11 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Could you survive without Earth's Atmosphere?

    20 min Episode 1218 10 June 2026

    What is the Atmosphere? How many layers of Atmosphere are there? Is Earth's Atmosphere going to disappear one day?…

  • SMARTY Q: What are humans made of???

    9 min Episode 1217 9 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does Autism affect people?

    16 min Episode 1216 8 June 2026

    What does it mean to be Autistic? Where does Autism come from? Are there different types of Autism?…

  • Why are Brains wrinkly?

    22 min Episode 1215 5 June 2026

    What is your Brain made of? How does your Brain work? What are the different parts of the Brain?…

  • Trusty Trivia: WATERSLIDES!!!

    6 min Episode 1213 4 June 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What do you need to set up a Fish Tank?

    18 min Episode 1212 3 June 2026

    Why is a Fish Tank better than fish bowl? What kinds of fish can you keep in a Fish Tank? Why should you put plants and fish toys in a Fish Tank?…

  • SMARTY Q: Can scientists bring back dinosaurs???

    8 min Episode 1211 2 June 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Does the Devil live in New Jersey?

    18 min Episode 1210 1 June 2026

    What is the legend of The Jersey Devil? How did The Jersey Devil legend begin? Why should you not be afraid of The Jersey Devil?…

  • How did Scientists come up with the Big Bang Theory?

    20 min Episode 1209 29 May 2026

    What exactly is the Big Bang? What caused the Universe to suddenly expand? How are Scientists able to see back in time?…

  • Trusty Trivia: POISON IVY!!!

    6 min Episode 1208 28 May 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do Cicadas make so much noise?

    18 min Episode 1207 27 May 2026

    Why do Cicadas only come out in warm weather? Where do Cicadas live? Are Cicadas dangerous to Humans?…

  • SMARTY Q: How do magnets work???

    8 min Episode 1206 26 May 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How and when was Toilet Paper invented?

    17 min Episode 1205 25 May 2026

    What did People use before Toilet Paper? How is Toilet Paper made? Why are there so many nicknames for Toilet Paper?…

  • Where do Zoos get their animals?

    20 min Episode 1205 22 May 2026

    When were the first Zoos created? How do Zoos care for so many different animals? How have Zoos gotten much better for animals & people over the years?…

  • Trusty Trivia: HOTDOGS!!!

    6 min Episode 1203 21 May 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How was Mayonnaise invented?

    18 min Episode 1202 20 May 2026

    Why is Mayonnaise called Mayonnaise? What is Mayonnaise made of? How did Mayonnaise become so popular worldwide?…

  • SMARTY Q: How did humans invent letters???

    9 min Episode 1201 19 May 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does a Parachute let you jump out of a plane?

    17 min Episode 1200 18 May 2026

    Who tested the first Parachutes? Did Parachutes actually come before planes? What are Parachutes made of?…

  • How does a Trampoline make you bounce so high?

    16 min Episode 1199 15 May 2026

    How high can someone bounce on a Trampoline? Who invented the Trampoline? What Trampoline safety do you need to know?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FIREFLIES!!!

    7 min Episode 1197 14 May 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How was the English Language invented?

    18 min Episode 1196 13 May 2026

    What's the difference between English and Olde English? How are words added to the English Language? Is English the most widely used language in the world?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do we hiccup???

    9 min Episode 1195 12 May 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Can you train a Bearded Dragon?

    18 min Episode 1194 11 May 2026

    Why are Bearded Dragons called Bearded Dragons? Do Bearded Dragons breathe fire? What do Bearded Dragons eat?…

  • WHAT?!?!? Bonus Episodes of Podcasts Made by SMARTYPANTS!

    11 min Season 1 8 May 2026

    Smartypants I cannot believe how good the podcasts being made in Who Smarted? Podcast Camp are. OK, yes I can - because you are all amazing! Each of these SmartyPants had never made a podcast before, and now with the help of videos from me and Adam "Tex" + f…

  • What causes Asthma?

    19 min Episode 1193 8 May 2026

    How do you know if you're having an Asthma attack? What do you do if you're having an Asthma Attack? What does that little Inhaler do?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BACON!!!

    6 min Episode 1191 7 May 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What are some Fruits that you thought were Vegetables?

    18 min Episode 1191 6 May 2026

    What makes a Fruit a Fruit? What makes a Vegetable a Vegetable? How can you tell the difference between Fruits and Veggies?…

  • SMARTY Q: How do rattlesnakes rattle?

    9 min Episode 1190 5 May 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How did Trains change the world?

    17 min Episode 1189 4 May 2026

    How were Trains invented? What makes a Train move? What different kinds of Trains are there?…

  • How many Animal Species have we Discovered?

    15 min Episode 1188 1 May 2026

    Are there still lots of Animal Species left to Discover? How do Scientists discover new Animals? How can Scientists tell if an Animal is a New Species?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SCHOOLS!!!

    6 min Episode 1186 30 April 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How do Teachers become Teachers?

    19 min Episode 1185 29 April 2026

    Can anyone become a Teacher? What different kinds of Teachers are there? How do Teachers know what to Teach?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do cats have whiskers???

    10 min Episode 1184 28 April 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Why are points scored so weird in Tennis?

    16 min Episode 1183 27 April 2026

    How was Tennis invented? How has Tennis evolved over the years? What are the different shots you can make in Tennis?…

  • TWO MORE SMARTYPANTS PODCASTS !!

    14 min Season 1 24 April 2026

    WOW! The SmartyPants in Podcast Camp are making amazing podcasts! You can join now and start anytime - including real support from Trusty and Tex - and save $20 if you signup through Saturday April 25. Go here to signup and use code CAMP20 at checkout! https…

  • How do Fireflies light up?

    16 min Episode 1182 24 April 2026

    Why do Fireflies make their butts light up? How long do Fireflies live? What do Fireflies eat?…

  • Trusty Trivia: WORMS!!!

    6 min Episode 1180 23 April 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can you use a Wormhole to travel through time?

    17 min Episode 1179 22 April 2026

    What exactly is a Wormhole? Where are Wormholes found? What supposedly causes a Wormhole?…

  • BONUS! Two Podcasts MADE BY SMARTYPANTS!!!

    12 min Season 1 21 April 2026

    Hey SmartyPants! Have we got a treat for you! We're dropping a special bonus: wo amazing podcast episodes made by Francis & Arleigh, two SmartyPants just like you in our Who Smarted? Podcast Camp. They're so good we had to share them with the whole feed — and…

  • SMARTY Q: How Does a TV work???

    10 min Episode 1178 21 April 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How much Spit do you produce every day?

    16 min Episode 1177 20 April 2026

    Why does your mouth make Saliva? What is your Spit made of? Does your Spit actually make food taste better?…

  • EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CAMP DISCOUNT!! $20 off

    3 min 18 April 2026

    Who Smarted? Podcast Camp is Now Open Enrollment! And you get $20 off through April 24!…

  • When did Paved Roads become a thing?

    16 min Episode 1176 17 April 2026

    What was life like before Paved Roads? What are Paved Roads made of? What's a Pothole?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ICE AGES!!!

    6 min Episode 1174 16 April 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How big was the Titanic?

    20 min Episode 1173 15 April 2026

    Why is the Titanic so well known? What caused the Titanic to sink? What new laws were established after the Titanic's sinking?…

  • SMARTY Q: Can Eating Spicy Peppers Give You Flaming Farts?

    9 min Episode 1172 14 April 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Why do Girl Scouts sell Cookies?

    15 min Episode 1171 13 April 2026

    When did Girl Scout Cookies start? How did Girl Scout Cookies become so popular? What are some flavors that no longer get made?…

  • Why do People have Hair?

    18 min Episode 1170 10 April 2026

    Why are some People Hairier than others? Why do Humans have Body Hair? Why do some People lose their Hair?…

  • Trusty Trivia: DWARF PLANETS!!!

    6 min Episode 1168 9 April 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why does the doctor test your Reflexes?

    16 min Episode 1167 8 April 2026

    How do your Reflexes help you? What would happen if you had no Reflexes? How do your Reflexes work without you thinking about them?…

  • SMARTY Q: What is the Mysterious, 'Bloop'?

    9 min Episode 1166 7 April 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How have Drones changed the world?

    17 min Episode 1165 6 April 2026

    Who invented the Drone? How long have Drones been around? How does a Drone work?…

  • Is there anything smaller than an Atom?

    16 min 3 April 2026

    What exactly are Atoms? Is everything made of Atoms? What are Atoms of made of?…

  • Trusty Trivia: APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!

    6 min Episode 1162 2 April 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Could ironing your clothes be a sport?

    19 min Episode 1161 1 April 2026

    What are the Weirdest Sports in the world? What makes something a sport? How can a sport be modified to become a new sport?…

  • SMARTY Q: Is it possible to drill through the earth???

    8 min Episode 1160 31 March 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Do Squirrels make good pets?

    16 min Episode 1159 30 March 2026

    What's a Squirrels life like? Are Squirrels friendly? Should you feed wild Squirrels?…

  • How is Paint made?

    16 min Episode 1158 27 March 2026

    Are all Paints the same? How do they make different color Paints? Why do some Paints easily wash off?…

  • Trusty Trivia: TSUNAMIS!!!

    6 min Episode 1156 26 March 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is happening in your head when you get a Headache?

    18 min Episode 1155 25 March 2026

    Are there different kinds of Headaches? What causes a Headache? How do you get rid of a Headache?…

  • SMARTY Q: How do clouds float???

    9 min Episode 1154 24 March 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Do Fish have Eyelids?

    16 min Episode 1153 23 March 2026

    Do Fish ever Sleep? How do Marine Mammals take a nap? Can Sea Creatures swim in their Sleep?…

  • Why do Planets have Orbits?

    15 min Episode 1152 20 March 2026

    What keeps Planets in their Orbits? Do Planets ever leave their Orbits? Could two Planets ever collide?…

  • Trusty Trivia: STATUE OF LIBERTY!!!

    6 min Episode 1150 19 March 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What are the most Dangerous Foods in the world?

    17 min Episode 1149 18 March 2026

    What makes certain foods dangerous to eat? How can you tell the difference between dangerous and safe foods? Are there foods that could kill you?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do we have dreams???

    8 min Episode 1148 17 March 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Are Elephants super Smartypants?

    17 min Episode 1147 16 March 2026

    How big are the biggest Elephants? How much does an Elephant eat? Where can you find Elephants?…

  • Can you train a Dragon?

    17 min Episode 1146 13 March 2026

    Do Dragons actually exist? Why are Dragons called Dragons? Are there different types of Dragons?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FAIRIES!!!

    6 min Episode 1144 12 March 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What was the very first Award Show?

    17 min Episode 1143 11 March 2026

    How many Award Shows are there? What are the 4 major Award Shows? What do you call someone who wins all 4 major Awards?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do cat's drink milk???

    9 min Episode 1142 10 March 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How much power comes from a Battery?

    16 min Episode 1141 9 March 2026

    How was the Battery invented? What is a Battery made of? How long do Batteries last?…

  • What is love?

    19 min Episode 1140 6 March 2026

    Are there different kinds of love? What happens when you feel love? Is there a difference between love and a crush?…

  • Trusty Trivia: OLYMPICS!!!

    6 min Episode 1138 5 March 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are you using AI without even knowing it?

    18 min Episode 1137 4 March 2026

    What is Artificial Intelligence? What does AI do? How does AI work?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do dogs love dog toys???

    9 min Episode 1136 3 March 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What causes Blindness in some people?

    14 min Episode 1135 2 March 2026

    How do Blind people navigate the world? What tools are available to help Blind people? How old do you have to be to get a guide dog?…

  • Only 15 Spots left at Podcast Camp!

    2 min 27 February 2026

    Podcast Camp starts this Sunday March 1 - it's a self-paced month long super fun program where your SmartyPants will learn storytelling, critical thinking, and technical skills from Trusty and the Who Smarted? co-creator Adam "Tex" Davis. There's even a privat…

  • Who invented the Helicopter?

    16 min Episode 1134 27 February 2026

    How can a Helicopter fly? How do you control a Helicopter? What can Helicopters do that planes can't?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SLOTHS!!!

    4 min Episode 1132 26 February 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • FINAL 18 HOURS - $50 OFF PODCAST CAMP - Price goes up to $147!

    2 min Episode 1132 25 February 2026

    If you've been on the fence about enrolling your kid in Podcast Camp - join over 200 families and grab your spot today - the $50 off discount ends at 11:59PM TONIGHT (2/25) and the price goes up to $147.…

  • Where are the Least Populated Places on Earth?

    16 min Episode 1131 25 February 2026

    Why are some places so lightly populated? What is the Least Populated Country? Is there a town with only ONE resident?…

  • Podcast Camp - Final Pre-Launch Sale - 48 hours!

    2 min Episode 1129 23 February 2026

    Hey SmartyParents! Quick update while the $77 price is gone for good, we heard from a lot of you that you still wanted to join - so we've added a $97 pre-sale through Tuesday at 11:59PM. That's still $50 off the regular price of $147. You've got 48 hours to…

  • What does it mean to be Diabetic?

    15 min Episode 1128 23 February 2026

    Where does Diabetes come from? How does Diabetes affect you? What do people with Diabetes need to do?…

  • Where do Unicorns come from?

    15 min Episode 1127 20 February 2026

    What magical powers do Unicorns have? What is a Unicorn's horn called? Could Unicorns be real?…

  • Trusty Trivia: AXOLOTLS!!!

    4 min Episode 1124 19 February 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Final 12 Hours of 50% off Podcast Camp - 100% Money Back Guarantee

    3 min Episode 1124 18 February 2026

    Hey Smarty Parents! You've got just 12 hours left to grab Who Smarted? Podcast Camp at more than 50% off - regular price $147. And we offer a money back guarantee during week one!…

  • Why is a Hamburger called a Hamburger?

    18 min Episode 1123 18 February 2026

    How was the Hamburger invented? Which fast food Burger chain was the first? How did Hamburgers become so popular?…

  • SMARTY Q: Can people sleep too much???

    10 min Episode 1122 17 February 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • BREAKING NEWS! 72 Hours Left to save 50% on Podcast Camp

    2 min Episode 1121 16 February 2026

    ⏰ 72 Hours Left — Who Smarted? Podcast Camp Family Price Ending…

  • What makes the Washington Monument so monumental?

    16 min Episode 1120 16 February 2026

    Why was the Washington Monument built? What is the Washington Monument supposed to be? Did they make a mistake that's still visible today?…

  • FINAL 36 HOURS of PODCAST CAMP DISCOUNT!

    2 min Episode 1089 24 February 2026

    PODCAST CAMP IS GOING TO BE EPIC! The SmartyPants will have fun, learn critical thinking skills, and create their own podcast - learning directly from Trusty and his Who Smarted? co-creator Tex!…

  • What's so scary about Friday the 13th?

    17 min 13 February 2026

    Why is 13 considered unlucky by some? Why do people fear Friday? Should you stay home on Friday the 13th?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MERMAIDS!!!

    4 min Episode 1116 12 February 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What services do Service Animals provide?

    19 min Episode 1115 11 February 2026

    What makes a Service Animal a Service Animal? How do you train an animal to be a Service Animal? Can you pet a Service Dog?…

  • SMARTY Q: How big is the universe???

    9 min Episode 1114 10 February 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What does Valentine's Day Celebrate?

    16 min Episode 1113 9 February 2026

    Who was Saint Valentine? Who is Cupid? Why do people give chocolate on Valentine's Day?…

  • What makes the Superbowl so special?

    23 min Episode 1112 6 February 2026

    Who gets to play in the Superbowl? When did the Superbowl first start? Who played in the first Superbowl halftime show?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MICROWAVE OVENS!!!

    5 min Episode 1110 5 February 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Is Silk actually 'Worm Spit'?

    18 min Episode 1109 4 February 2026

    What are Silkworms? How do Silkworms make Silk? How much spit does it take to make Silk?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do humans grow old???

    9 min Episode 1108 3 February 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How did Groundhog Day become a thing?

    16 min Episode 1107 2 February 2026

    Why does 'No shadow' mean less winter? Are Groundhogs accurate at predicting? Was it always a Groundhog?…

  • What is the most Colorful thing in Space?

    17 min Episode 1106 30 January 2026

    How and why do Nebulae form? What gases are Nebulae made of? Do Nebulae perform an important function in the Universe?…

  • Trusty Trivia: NORTHERN LIGHTS!!!

    4 min Episode 1104 29 January 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • SMARTY Q: Why can't you tickle yourself???

    7 min Episode 1102 27 January 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Why are Weather Forecasts not always Accurate?

    17 min Episode 1101 26 January 2026

    What does a Meteorologist do? What does 50% chance of rain mean? How accurate are Weather Forecasts?…

  • What is OCD?

    17 min Episode 1100 23 January 2026

    How do you know if you have OCD? Are there different types of OCD? What should you do if you have OCD?…

  • Trusty Trivia: UFOs!!!

    4 min Episode 1098 22 January 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What's the difference between a Muppet and a Puppet?

    19 min Episode 1097 21 January 2026

    Who invented the Muppets? Which were the very first Muppets? How have Muppets changed the world?…

  • SMARTY Q: How do people breathe???

    6 min Episode 1096 20 January 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Can a Cow have 4 Stomach-aches at once?

    16 min Episode 1095 19 January 2026

    How do Cows digest food? Why do Cows need 4 stomachs? Why do Cows Fart so much?…

  • What should your 'Normal Body Temperature be, and why?'

    18 min Episode 1094 16 January 2026

    How did Scientists figure out the average Body Temperature? How does your Body regulate Temperature? Is the average Body Temperature getting cooler?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MINECRAFT!!!

    4 min Episode 1092 15 January 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why are you afraid of the Dark?

    19 min Episode 1091 14 January 2026

    What makes the Dark so scary? How do you get over being afraid of the Dark? How does your eye adjust to darkness?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why should you stay out of the water during a thunder storm???

    7 min Episode 1090 13 January 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What causes you to Vomit?

    17 min Episode 1089 12 January 2026

    What comes up when you Vomit? Is Vomiting actually good for you? Why does motion sometimes cause Vomit?…

  • SMARTY Q: What makes an animal hypoallergenic???

    9 min Episode 1088 24 February 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Who invented Sushi?

    17 min Episode 1088 9 January 2026

    Could raw fish actually taste delicious? How did Sushi become popular worldwide? How do you eat Sushi?…

  • Trusty Trivia: PLANETARY ORBITS!!!

    4 min Episode 1086 8 January 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can a Sword be a fashion accessory?

    18 min Episode 1085 7 January 2026

    How were the first Swords made? Are different Swords used for different things? What's the difference between a Sword and a Knife?…

  • SMARTY Q: What's the deal with 6 7???

    7 min Episode 1084 6 January 2026

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How many UFOS are seen each year?

    17 min Episode 1083 5 January 2026

    What is a UFO? Where are you most likely to see a UFO? Are UFOS evidence of Aliens?…

  • Why do Ships sink?

    18 min Episode 1082 2 January 2026

    Have there been a lot of Shipwrecks? Do Shipwrecks contain valuable objects? What are the most famous Shipwrecks?…

  • Trusty Trivia: CALENDARS!!!

    5 min Episode 1080 1 January 2026

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why is New Year's Eve such a big deal?

    18 min Episode 1079 31 December 2025

    Where does the New Year happen first? Why do we use noisemakers to celebrate? How is NYE celebrated around the world?…

  • SMARTY Q: What happens when you sneeze???

    6 min Episode 1078 30 December 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What causes the Northern Lights?

    18 min Episode 1077 29 December 2025

    Where can you see the Northern Lights? What do the different colors signify? Are there such a thing as the Southern Lights?…

  • Why are there 12 Months in a Year?

    18 min Episode 1075 26 December 2025

    Why do some Months have more or less Days? Where do the names of the Months come from? Is the Calendar actually...wrong?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SNOW!!!

    4 min Episode 1074 25 December 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • SMARTY Q: Holiday Q's???

    11 min Episode 1073 24 December 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What does LEGO mean?

    19 min Episode 1072 23 December 2025

    Who invented LEGO toys and games? How did LEGO toys become so massively popular? What are LEGO bricks made of?…

  • Who invented the Teddy Bear?

    16 min Episode 1071 22 December 2025

    How did Teddy Bears & Stuffies become so popular? What are Stuffies stuffed with? Why are they called Teddy Bears?…

  • What was the first Video Game Console?

    17 min Episode 1070 19 December 2025

    Did people always love playing Video Games at home? How have Video Game Consoles evolved? What is the all-time greatest Video Game Console?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SNOWBOARDING!!!

    4 min Episode 1068 18 December 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Is Hot Chocolate & Hot Cocoa the same?

    17 min Episode 1067 17 December 2025

    What's in Hot Chocolate? Where did Hot Chocolate come from? Why do people put marshmallows in Hot Chocolate/Cocoa?…

  • SMARTY Q: Who invented the first battery???

    6 min Episode 1066 16 December 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How old are the oldest Comets?

    16 min Episode 1065 15 December 2025

    Where do Comets come from? What are Comets made of? Why do Comets come back around?…

  • How did Dynamite cause the Nobel Peace Prize?

    16 min Episode 1063 12 December 2025

    Why is the Nobel Prize named the Nobel Prize? How do you win a Nobel Prize? What categories can you a win a Nobel Prize in?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SPOTTED LANTERNFLIES!!!

    4 min Episode 1062 11 December 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why are some people more Curious than others?

    18 min Episode 1061 10 December 2025

    What is Curiosity? How has Curiosity helped humans survive? How can you become more Curious?…

  • SMARTY Q: How does a whoopee cushion work???

    7 min Episode 1060 9 December 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Do Scientists think there's an undiscovered Planet X?

    16 min Episode 1059 8 December 2025

    Where would this mysterious Planet X be found? What makes finding a planet so hard? Is Planet X even a planet?…

  • What's the Difference between Rabbits, Bunnies & Hares?

    17 min Episode 1058 5 December 2025

    Why do all Wild Rabbits look alike? How many types of Rabbits are there? What gross thing do Rabbits eat?…

  • Trusty Trivia: POKEMON!!!!

    4 min Episode 1056 4 December 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Which came first Cake or Pie?

    19 min Episode 1055 3 December 2025

    What makes Cake, Cake? What makes Pie a Pie? Why weren't the first Pies eaten as Pies?…

  • SMARTY Q: How and why did Dolly Parton become a singer???

    6 min Episode 1054 2 December 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What does your Nervous System do?

    15 min Episode 1053 1 December 2025

    What parts of your body are controlled by your Nervous System? How does your Nervous System work? What tells your brain it's time to pee?…

  • Why are some Animals able to be Pets?

    16 min Episode 1052 28 November 2025

    What do all Pets have in common? Which animals should never be Pets? What are some crazy Pets people have had?…

  • Trusty Trivia: THANKSGIVING!!!

    4 min Episode 1050 27 November 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What are the Oldest Animals on the Planet?

    21 min Episode 1049 26 November 2025

    What do many Old Animals have in common? Where do most Old Animals live? Is there an Animal that can live...forever?…

  • SMARTY Q: What makes random thoughts come into your brain???

    6 min Episode 1048 25 November 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does a Straw work?

    17 min Episode 1047 28 January 2026

    Do Straws actually cause pollution? How are Straws being made safer for the environment? Why can't you use a Straw in space?…

  • Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

    16 min Episode 1047 24 November 2025

    What does Thanksgiving symbolize? Do other countries have a Thanksgiving? What foods were served at the first Thanksgiving?…

  • What is Yin & Yang?

    17 min Episode 1046 21 November 2025

    What is the Yin & Yang symbol? What do the words Yin & Yang mean? What is meant by harmony or balance in the universe?…

  • Trusty Trivia: RAMEN!!!

    4 min Episode 1044 20 November 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What causes a Nosebleed?

    20 min Episode 1043 19 November 2025

    Why is Blood red? Why do you Bleed? What parts of your body are the most Bloody?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why are shark teeth so sharp???

    7 min Episode 1042 18 November 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How deadly are Avalanches?

    17 min Episode 1041 17 November 2025

    What causes an Avalanche? How can you survive an Avalanche? Do Avalanches only happen on snowy mountains?…

  • What animal is known as a 'Sea Cow?'

    17 min Episode 1040 14 November 2025

    Where do Manatees live? How much do Manatees eat? Are Manatees very friendly?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MACHU PICCHU!!!

    4 min Episode 1038 13 November 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What types of Twins are there?

    17 min Episode 1037 12 November 2025

    What causes Twins to be born? Do identical Twins have the same finger prints? Can Twins read each other's minds?…

  • SMARTY Q: How does metal expand and shrink???

    6 min Episode 1036 11 November 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Which Measurement System is better: Imperial or Metric?

    18 min Episode 1035 10 November 2025

    Why was the Metric System invented? Which countries use the Metric System? Why doesn't the USA switch over to Metric only?…

  • What are some Gross Things People Eat?

    17 min Episode 1034 7 November 2025

    What makes someting edible? How do strange foods become foods? Can certain foods kill you?…

  • Trusty Trivia: GUITARS!!!

    4 min Episode 1032 6 November 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Which Greek God is associated with The Acropolis?

    18 min Episode 1031 5 November 2025

    What is the Acropolis? What was The Acropolis used for? Which Greek God and Goddess had a contest to see who would be the official protector of Athens, Greece?…

  • SMARTY Q: Where do hairballs go???

    7 min Episode 1030 4 November 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does an Airplane fly?

    16 min Episode 1029 3 November 2025

    What are Airplanes made of? How was the Airplane invented? Did people always like to fly?…

  • Where did Halloween originate from?

    16 min Episode 1028 31 October 2025

    Why do people wear costumes on Halloween? Where did Trick or Treating come from? Why do people give out candy on Halloween?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BATS!!!

    4 min Episode 1026 30 October 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Brine Pools deadly to Humans and Sea Creatures?

    19 min Episode 1025 29 October 2025

    What is a Brine Pool? What causes a Brine Pool? What creatures can survive a Brine Pool?…

  • SMARTY Q: What is a brain freeze???

    10 min Episode 1024 28 October 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Why are some body parts more Ticklish than others?

    15 min Episode 1023 27 October 2025

    Is everyone Ticklish? What happens when you are Tickled? Why does Tickling make you laugh (or cry?)…

  • BONUS EPISODE: Big Emotions - Love and Sadness

    24 min Episode 1022 26 October 2025

    Welcome to Big Emotions - LOVE and SADNESS! Part of the Kids Listen Big Emotions Mashups, this is part 2 of Love and Sadness, hosted by your favorite narrator, Trusty!…

  • How is WHO SMARTED? made?

    31 min Episode 1021 24 October 2025

    Where did the title 'WHO SMARTED?' come from? What major event caused WHO SMARTED? to be born? Who are the people behind WHO SMARTED?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SKELETAL SYSTEM!!!

    4 min Episode 1020 23 October 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are we in the middle of an Ice Age right now?

    17 min Episode 1019 22 October 2025

    What is an Ice Age? Are there different kinds of Ice Ages? Can Humans survive an Ice Age?…

  • SMARTY Q: What are Bandaids made of?

    8 min Episode 1018 21 October 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What causes Gravity?

    13 min Episode 1017 20 October 2025

    What would happen without Gravity? How strong is Gravity? Who first came up with the Theory of Gravity?…

  • Are there any Countries that have Square Flags?

    18 min Episode 1016 17 October 2025

    What were the first Flags used for? What do the colors on Flags mean? Why are Flags (mostly) Rectangular?…

  • Trusty Trivia: NINTENDO!!!

    4 min Episode 1014 16 October 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What happens when you Mail a letter?

    17 min Episode 1013 15 October 2025

    How does the US Postal Service work? What does a zip code mean? How does mail travel such long distances so fast?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do babies cry???

    9 min Episode 1012 14 October 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does Virtual Reality work?

    16 min Episode 1011 13 October 2025

    What makes VR so amazing? When was Virtual Reality first created? What is the futrure of VR?…

  • Why is Hockey played on ice?

    16 min Episode 1010 10 October 2025

    Where and when was Ice Hockey invented? How has Ice Hockey evolved? What are the rules of Ice Hockey?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MARSHMALLOWS!!!

    4 min Episode 1008 9 October 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What was so depressing about The Great Depression?

    16 min Episode 1007 8 October 2025

    What caused the Great Depression? How did banks run out of money? Did The Great Depression affect the entire world?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why is snow called snow???

    9 min Episode 1006 7 October 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Are Capybara the world's biggest rodents?

    16 min Episode 1005 6 October 2025

    How big do Capybara get? Where do Capybara live? Are Capybara friendly?…

  • Are Whale Sharks whales or sharks?

    15 min Episode 1004 3 October 2025

    Are Whale Sharks dangerous? How big can Whale Sharks get? Can people swim alongside Whale Sharks?…

  • Trusty Trivia: HIBERNATION!!!

    4 min Episode 1002 2 October 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do animals learn to Walk faster than humans?

    16 min Episode 1001 1 October 2025

    Why do humans Walk upright? How does Walking affect your body & brain? How has Walking changed History?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why do people kiss under the mistletoe???

    10 min Episode 1000 30 September 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How are Submarines able to dive under the water?

    18 min Episode 999 29 September 2025

    How far down can a Submarine go? How long can a Submarine stay underwater? When were Submarines invented, and by whom?…

  • What is the artist Michelangelo most known for?

    18 min Episode 998 26 September 2025

    How did Michelangelo become one of the greatest artists ever? Where can you see Michelangelo's works? Who was Michelangelo's biggest rival?…

  • Trusty Trivia: YO-YOS!!!

    4 min Episode 996 25 September 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What causes you to Blink?

    18 min Episode 995 24 September 2025

    What are Involuntary Reflexes? Which Involuntary Reflexes keep you alive? How do Involuntary Reflexes protect you?…

  • SMARTY Q: What do you do if you see a bear?

    11 min Episode 994 23 September 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What does it mean to be Dyslexic?

    15 min Episode 993 22 September 2025

    How does Dyslexia affect people who have it? What causes Dyslexia? What should you do if you are Dyslexic?…

  • Should you take a Nap every day?

    15 min Episode 992 19 September 2025

    How long is the perfect Nap? What does a Nap do to your brain & body? Should adults Nap too?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ROMAN COLOSSEUM!!!

    4 min Episode 990 18 September 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What made Alexander the Great, great?

    20 min Episode 989 17 September 2025

    How big was Alexander the Great's Empire? How old was Alexander when he became King? Is it true Alexander the Great never lost a battle?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why are keyboards arranged as QWERTY?

    10 min Episode 988 16 September 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Can a Telescope see backwards in time?

    18 min Episode 986 15 September 2025

    When and how were Telescopes invented? What do Telescopes allow us to see? Can a Telescope see the origin of the Universe?…

  • What made Mozart one of the G.O.A.T. musicians?

    16 min Episode 985 12 September 2025

    How old was Mozart when he composed his first piece? What are Mozart's most famous compositions? Was Mozart actually killed by a rival musician?…

  • Trusty Trivia: DOLPHINS!!!

    4 min Episode 983 11 September 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is the Strongest Land Animal?

    18 min Episode 982 10 September 2025

    Is the Biggest Animal also the strongest? Are Tigers stronger than Lions? Can a small animal be super strong?…

  • SMARTY Q: Why is the ocean salty???

    11 min Episode 981 9 September 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How does a Pencil write?

    16 min Episode 980 8 September 2025

    Who invented the Pencil? What do the numbers on Pencils mean? Do Pencils really contain lead?…

  • Who invented Dancing?

    20 min Episode 979 5 September 2025

    Why did early people Dance? How has Dancing evolved? What types of Dancing are there?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BAGELS!!!

    4 min Episode 977 4 September 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Where did the myth of the Phoenix originate?

    16 min Episode 976 3 September 2025

    Are there different types of Phoenixes? Are Phoenixes said to be helpful or harmful? What powers do Phoenixes possess?…

  • SMARTY Q: How was the diaper invented???

    11 min Episode 975 2 September 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • How many species of Frogs are there?

    16 min Episode 974 1 September 2025

    How big can Frogs get? How do Frogs catch prey with their tongues? What's the difference between Frogs & Toads?…

  • Why are Countries represented by National Symbols?

    17 min Episode 973 29 August 2025

    How do Countries pick their National Symbol? What are some popular National Symbols? What are the weirdest ones?…

  • Trusty Trivia: NOODLES!!!

    4 min Episode 971 28 August 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why are Sloths so slow?

    17 min Episode 970 27 August 2025

    Where do Sloths live? Are Sloths strong? Why do Sloths always look like they're smiling?…

  • SMARTY Q: Dino Vision?

    9 min Episode 969 26 August 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What is the Pacific Garbage Patch?

    16 min Episode 968 25 August 2025

    Is the Garbage Patch just floating garbage? How big is the Pacific Garbage Patch? Why hasn't it been cleaned up, yet?…

  • What makes Jeans different than Pants?

    17 min Episode 967 22 August 2025

    Who invented Blue Jeans? How many types of Jeans are there? Why are Blue Jeans blue?…

  • Trusty Trivia: OCEAN WAVES

    4 min Episode 965 21 August 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How did Yo-Yos become so popular?

    19 min Episode 964 20 August 2025

    Who invented the Yo-Yo? Where did the name Yo-Yo come from? What What are some basic Yo-Yo tricks?…

  • SMARTY Q: What is air made of???

    9 min Episode 963 19 August 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What makes some Mushrooms poisonous

    18 min Episode 962 18 August 2025

    What are Mushrooms exactly? How many types of Mushrooms are there? How ridiculously huge can a Mushroom get?…

  • Why do dogs drool?

    18 min Episode 961 15 August 2025

    Why do some dogs drool more than others? What causes dogs to drool?Does dog drool have magic healing powers?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MAC AND CHEESE!!!

    4 min Episode 960 14 August 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Jellyfish... fish?

    20 min Episode 959 13 August 2025

    How many kinds of Jellies are there? Can the sting of some Sea Jellies hurt or even kill a human? Can a Jellyfish actually live...forever?…

  • SMARTY Q: How do glow sticks work???

    10 min Episode 958 12 August 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What is the largest organ in the Human Body?

    16 min Episode 957 11 August 2025

    What is your Skin made of? How does your Skin protect you? How does your Skin heal itself?…

  • How does a Hot Air Balloon work

    17 min Episode 956 8 August 2025

    Who invented the Hot Air Balloon? How high & fast can they go? Can a Hot Air Balloon...pop?…

  • Trusty Trivia: CARNIVOROUS PLANTS!!!

    4 min Episode 954 7 August 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is a Musical?

    20 min Episode 953 6 August 2025

    How did Musicals first start? What was the first Musical? What must all Musicals have in them?…

  • Smarty Q: STAINED GLASS!!!

    10 min Episode 952 5 August 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • When were Chicken Nuggets invented?

    17 min Episode 951 4 August 2025

    What are Chicken Fingers made of? What's a Chicken Tender? What's the difference between Nuggets, Fingers or Tenders?…

  • Why was the Eiffel Tower built?

    16 min Episode 950 1 August 2025

    How tall is the Eiffel Tower? How was the Eiffel Tower built? What is at the top of the Eiffel Tower?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SPICY FOODS!!!

    4 min Episode 948 31 July 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Is Frozen Yogurt really healthier than Ice Cream

    18 min Episode 947 30 July 2025

    Where did Froyo come from? How is Gelato different than Ice Cream? Which one tastes the best?…

  • Why do Ticks want to drink your blood?

    17 min Episode 946 28 July 2025

    What happens if you are bit by a Tick? How much do Ticks eat? Are there different kinds of Ticks?…

  • Why are some storms Thunderstorms?

    17 min Episode 945 25 July 2025

    What causes Lightning? What does it mean when Thunder & Lightning happen together? Which is louder, Thunder or Lightning?…

  • Trusty Trivia: CAPYBARAS!!!

    4 min Episode 943 24 July 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What's the difference between a plant and a Weed?

    17 min Episode 942 23 July 2025

    How do Weeds grow almost anywhere? Are Weeds harmful? Which is the prettiest Weed that most people love?…

  • Why is a Blimp called a Blimp?

    17 min Episode 941 21 July 2025

    How does a Blimp work? Why do we even have Blimps? What's it like to fly on a Blimp?…

  • How did Alaska become a US State?

    16 min Episode 940 18 July 2025

    Who owned Alaska originally? What makes Alaska such a unique and interesting place? What are the most important exports found in Alaska?…

  • Trusty Trivia: TACOS!!!

    4 min Episode 938 17 July 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How is a Fort different than a Castle?

    18 min Episode 936 16 July 2025

    What are Forts used for? How do you defend a Fort? What are some of the most famous Forts?…

  • Is Flamingo poop pink?

    17 min Episode 935 14 July 2025

    What makes Flamingos so unusual? Why do Flamingos stand on one leg? What gives Flamingos their distinctive pink coloring?…

  • How likely is it for Earth to be hit by an Asteroid?

    16 min Episode 934 11 July 2025

    How do Asteroids form? How much damage can Asteroids do to planets? Where can you find the most Asteroids in the Galaxy?…

  • Trusty Trivia: GALAXIES!!!

    4 min Episode 932 10 July 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do Doorbells go Ding-Dong?

    16 min Episode 931 9 July 2025

    Who invented Doorbells? What did early Doorbells sound like? How does your Doorbell work?…

  • Is the cryptic known as the Jackalope, real?

    16 min Episode 930 7 July 2025

    How did the myth of the Jackalope start? Where do Jackalope's supposedly live? What animals is the Jackalope a mash-up of?…

  • Who was Alexander Hamilton?

    17 min Episode 929 4 July 2025

    What was Hamilton most famous for? How did Hamilton die? How much of the musical, Hamilton was true?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FIREWORKS!!!

    4 min Episode 928 3 July 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Has anyone ever escaped Alcatraz Prison?

    17 min Episode 927 2 July 2025

    What made Alcatraz the most famous prison? What famous inmates stayed there? Why was Alcatraz closed?

  • Why does a Piano have 88 keys?

    16 min Episode 926 30 June 2025

    Who designed the first Piano? How does a Piano work to make music? Is the Piano capable of making the most sounds of any instrument?…

  • Who invented Bowling?

    15 min Episode 925 27 June 2025

    Who invented Bowling? ??? How heavy is a Bowling Ball? Was Bowling always just a sport/game? Why do you have to wear special shoes to go Bowling?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SILKWORMS!!!

    4 min Episode 923 26 June 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • When were Space Ships first invented?

    16 min Episode 922 25 June 2025

    What were the earliest Space Ships like? How have Space Ships evolved? What will the Space Ships of the future be like?…

  • Who built the mysterious Stonehenge, and why?

    17 min Episode 921 23 June 2025

    What is Stonehenge? What purpose might it serve? Where did the giant rocks come from & how were they stacked…

  • How is planet Mercury able to survive so close to the Sun?

    16 min Episode 920 20 June 2025

    Where did Mercury get its name? What is a day on Mercury like? How is Mercury not the hottest planet in the Solar System?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MUSHROOMS!!!

    4 min Episode 918 19 June 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How and when did Gymnastics start?

    21 min Episode 917 18 June 2025

    What were the original Gymnastics events? What are the different modern Gymnastics events? Why are there different events for Men & Women?…

  • What is a Bedtime Story? (Koko Moon collab!)

    19 min Episode 915 16 June 2025

    What makes a story a Bedtime Story? What were the first Bedtime Stories? Why do Bedtime Stories usually have animals in them?…

  • What is Epilepsy?

    17 min Episode 914 13 June 2025

    What can cause a Seizure? What happens to someone during a Seizure? What should you do if you're with someone who is having a Seizure?…

  • Trusty Trivia: GHOSTS!!!

    4 min Episode 912 12 June 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Fairies real?

    16 min Episode 911 11 June 2025

    Are Fairies helpful, naughty, or both? Do all Fairies fly? Do most Fairies live in the woods?…

  • How does The Gulf Stream keep the Earth cool?

    15 min Episode 910 9 June 2025

    What causes The Gulf Stream? How does The Gulf Stream protect you? What if there was no Gulf Stream?…

  • Why are there 24 hours in a day?

    14 min Episode 909 6 June 2025

    What do the numbers on a Clock mean? Who decided how to divide up Time? Why are hours & minutes measured by 60?…

  • Trusty Trivia: DONUTS!!!

    4 min Episode 907 5 June 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Why do you need to squish Spotted Lanternflies?

    17 min Episode 906 4 June 2025

    What danger do Spotted Lanternflies pose? What happens if you don't squish them? Do all Lanternflies look alike?…

  • If you're Lactose Intolerant and eat dairy...What happens?

    16 min Episode 906 2 June 2025

    What exactly is Lactose Intolerance? Why are some people unable to eat dairy? If you're Lactose Intolerant, does that mean you can never eat ice cream again?…

  • Who invented the Rubik's Cube?

    17 min Episode 904 30 May 2025

    What makes the Rubik's Cube so hard to solve? Can you actually learn how to solve one? How fast can a Rubik's Cube be solved?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SHIPWRECKS!!!

    4 min Episode 902 29 May 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How does a Telephone work?

    18 min Episode 901 28 May 2025

    Why are cell phones called cell phones? When were mobile phones invented? Who made the first phone call?…

  • Is Infinity truly endless?

    18 min Episode 900 26 May 2025

    Is Infinity a number? What is the biggest number? Can the largest number actually be written out?…

  • What causes Stress?

    19 min Episode 899 23 May 2025

    What happens to your body when you're Stressed out? Where does Stress come from? What are good ways to De-stress?…

  • Trusty Trivia: NARWHALS!!!

    4 min Episode 897 22 May 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can Dogs and Cats Actually Get Along?

    17 min Episode 896 21 May 2025

    Which pet is more popular, Dogs or Cats? What modern pet was first domesticated? Which is smarter, Dogs or Cats?…

  • What are your Fingernails made of?

    14 min Episode 894 19 May 2025

    Why do we have Finger & Toenails? What color should Fingernails be? What's that little white half-moon at the bottom of your Fingernails?…

  • Why do you Smile when you're happy?

    16 min Episode 893 16 May 2025

    What causes you to Smile? How does a Smile work? Can you tell if someone is faking a smile?…

  • Why are Traffic Lights red, yellow & green?

    17 min Episode 890 14 May 2025

    When were Traffic Lights first invented? What were early Traffic Lights like? Where did the idea for Traffic Lights come from?…

  • MYSTERIES ABOUT TRUE HISTORIES - NEW SEASON COMING SOON!

    2 min Episode 889 13 May 2025

    The wait is over! the brand new season of Mysteries About True Histories is starting on Thursday 5/15!Max and Molly are back to use Math, History, Geography and Logic to take on a new, even more devious enemy -- THE POWER HUNGRY P.O.G.S.!Join Max and Molly, wh…

  • What is Electricity made of?

    19 min Episode 888 12 May 2025

    How was Electricity discovered? Where does Electricity come from? How does Electricity power your devices?…

  • What makes a Swamp a Swamp?

    17 min Episode 887 9 May 2025

    What creatures live in Swamps? How do Swamps form? Where are the world's biggest Swamps?…

  • Trusty Trivia: AVALANCHES!!!

    4 min Episode 885 8 May 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo?

    15 min Episode 883 5 May 2025

    What are some Cinco de Mayo traditions? What Mexican foods are fun to eat on Cinco de Mayo? When did Cinco de Mayo start?…

  • What is the purpose of an Aircraft Carrier?

    16 min Episode 883 2 May 2025

    How big is an Aircraft Carrier? How do jet planes land on a boat? How many jet planes can an Aircraft Carrier hold?…

  • Trusty Trivia: CHESS!!!

    4 min Episode 881 1 May 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What causes you to Fart?

    14 min Episode 879 28 April 2025

    Why are some Farts smelly? Why are some Farts loud? What happens inside you during a Fart?…

  • Are Wigs made of Human Hair?

    19 min Episode 878 30 April 2025

    Who invented Wigs? Why did early wig wearers powder their Wigs? Did George Washington wear a Wig?…

  • What makes Ramen so delicious?

    15 min Episode 878 25 April 2025

    Where did Ramen come from? How many types of Ramen are there? Should you slurp your Ramen?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BRINE POOLS!!!

    4 min Episode 876 24 April 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Drums the oldest musical instrument?

    15 min Episode 875 23 April 2025

    What are drums made from? What are different types of drums? How are drums used to communicate?…

  • How many Colors are there?

    17 min Episode 874 21 April 2025

    What causes Colors? How are you able to see Colors? Are Black & White actually Colors?…

  • Is the Sun the biggest Star in our Solar System?

    17 min Episode 870 16 April 2025

    What makes Stars twinkle? How do stars burn so bright? What causes stars to explode?…

  • Is flipping a coin really the most fair way to decide something?

    16 min Episode 868 14 April 2025

    Are coin tosses really 50/50? Is there a way to win at coin tosses? How did coin tossing first start?…

  • Which is harder, Rollerskating or Rollerblading?

    16 min Episode 867 11 April 2025

    Which came first? Who invented the Roller Skate? Why were Rollerblades invented?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BANANAS!!!

    4 min Episode 865 10 April 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Which famous foods were invented Accidentally?

    17 min Episode 864 9 April 2025

    What is an Accidental Invention? Which Toys were Accidental Inventions? How do Accidental Inventions happen?…

  • How are Flavors invented?

    16 min Episode 863 7 April 2025

    Where do strange Flavors come from? How are Flavors added to foods & candy? Can you make one thing taste like something completely different?…

  • Are Axolotls the strangest creature on Earth?

    16 min Episode 862 4 April 2025

    What amazing things can Axolotls do? What does the name Axolotl mean? Why are they so adorable?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ADHD!!!

    4 min Episode 860 3 April 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why is Cardboard so strong?

    19 min Episode 859 2 April 2025

    What is cardboard made out of? How was Cardboard invented? Did Olympic Athletes sleep on Cardboard beds?…

  • What are the main causes of Pollution?

    17 min Episode 858 31 March 2025

    What are the different kinds of Pollution? What are the worst types of Pollution? How can YOU help reduce Pollution?…

  • How does a Dam create electricity?

    16 min Episode 857 28 March 2025

    How are Dams built? What makes Dams so important? What are the different kinds of Dams (including Beaver Dams?)…

  • Trusty Trivia: PARACHUTES!!!

    4 min Episode 855 27 March 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What fruits do you love the flavor of, but can't eat?

    17 min Episode 853 26 March 2025

    Why are Lemons & Limes hard to eat? What's the difference between Lemons & Limes? Are Lemons & Limes the same color?…

  • What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

    16 min Episode 853 24 March 2025

    Who built the ISS? How many countries participate in it? How many people live on the ISS?…

  • Why are Salt & Pepper used together?

    16 min Episode 852 21 March 2025

    Where does Salt come from? Where does Pepper come from? How do Salt & Pepper affect a food's flavor?…

  • Trusty Trivia: LAWNS!!!

    4 min Episode 850 20 March 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What makes a Desert a desert?

    16 min Episode 849 19 March 2025

    Where is the biggest Desert? Where are the most Deserts? What animals can live in Deserts?…

  • SMARTYQ (Free Sample): Why Does the Moon Turn Red???

    7 min Episode 848 18 March 2025

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • What was the Colosseum used for?

    18 min Episode 847 17 March 2025

    Why was the Colosseum built? How big is the Colosseum? How were they able to flood the Colosseum?…

  • Are there Aliens in outer space?

    17 min Episode 846 14 March 2025

    What are the chances we are Alone in the Universe? How are Scientists trying to find life in outer space? Is finding Space Aliens a good idea?…

  • Trusty Trivia: EDISON!!!

    4 min Episode 844 13 March 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do we change our clocks for Daylight Saving Time?

    19 min Episode 843 12 March 2025

    Who invented Daylight Saving Time? Does everyone in the world set their clocks back/ahead? Is Daylight Saving Time still a good thing?…

  • How does an Umbrella keep from getting soaking wet?

    17 min Episode 842 10 March 2025

    Who invented the Umbrella? What were the earliest Umbrellas made of? How many different types of Umbrella are there?…

  • Is it easy to Learn a New Language?

    16 min Episode 841 7 March 2025

    How do you go about learning languages? What part of your brain deals with Language? Why are some people better at Learning Languages than others?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ACUPUNCTURE!!!

    4 min Episode 839 6 March 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do you have a Belly Button?

    17 min Episode 838 5 March 2025

    Did your Belly Button once keep you alive? Why do some people's Belly Buttons look so different? What does your Belly Button do now?…

  • How much do Competitive Eaters, eat?

    17 min Episode 837 3 March 2025

    When did Competitive Eating start? How do they eat so much? Is eating so much food bad for you?…

  • What was the first Movie?

    17 min Episode 836 28 February 2025

    How do Movies actually move? How do Movies trick your eyes & brain? Can anyone make a Movie?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ROADS!!!

    4 min Episode 834 27 February 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Trusty Trivia: ICE AGE!!!

    4 min Episode 821 15 May 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Trusty Trivia: BIG BEN!!!

    4 min Episode 813 17 April 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Who built the mysterious statues on Easter Island?

    19 min Episode 802 7 May 2025

    What do the giant head statues mean? Where and how were they made? Why is Easter Island even called Easter Island?…

  • Introducing The Daily Brain

    10 min Season 1 Promo 27 February 2025

    As the co-creator and voice of Who Smarted?’s Trusty Narrator – Jerry Kolber has been helping educate and entertain kids for over four years. But now Jerry’s back with an exciting new show to help the adults get smarter!…

  • How big is Big Ben?

    15 min Episode 833 26 February 2025

    Why is Big Ben named Ben? Who invented Big Ben and why? Is Big Ben the name of the clocktower, or something else?…

  • How are Bagels made?

    16 min Episode 832 24 February 2025

    Why do Bagels have holes? How do they make different flavored Bagels? Are Bagels like donuts without the sugar?…

  • How does a Boat float?

    17 min Episode 831 21 February 2025

    What are Boats made out of? What different kinds of Boats are there? What are the biggest Boats in the world?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SCABS!!!

    4 min Episode 829 20 February 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why does the USA Drive on the right side of the road?

    18 min Episode 828 19 February 2025

    Why do some countries drive on the left? Do more places drive on the left or right? When did most countries switch?…

  • What causes Freckles?

    15 min Episode 826 17 February 2025

    Why do some people have more Freckles than others? Are Freckles hereditary? Can Freckles disappear?…

  • How did Valentine's Day start?

    16 min Episode 825 14 February 2025

    Who was Saint Valentine? Why do you give chocolates & flowers? Why is Cupid a baby?…

  • Trusty Trivia: OPERA!!!

    4 min Episode 823 13 February 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Do Alligators really live in the Sewer?

    16 min Episode 822 12 February 2025

    What is a Sewer System? How does a Sewer System work? What happens to all the sewage & waste?…

  • Why do you Yawn when you're sleepy?

    17 min Episode 821 10 February 2025

    What happens during a Yawn? Are Yawns really contagious? Do all animals Yawn?…

  • Why do you get a Fever when you're sick?

    14 min Episode 820 7 February 2025

    How does a Fever actually help you? Why do you get a runny nose? How does your Immune System work?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MOLD!!!

    4 min Episode 818 6 February 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What does ADHD stand for?

    17 min Episode 817 5 February 2025

    What does it mean to have ADHD? How common is ADHD? What are some ways to treat it?…

  • Why are your Armpits so stinky?

    16 min Episode 816 3 February 2025

    What do your Armpits do? How do they help keep you cool? What are lymph nodes?…

  • Which came first, Marvel or DC?

    18 min Episode 815 31 January 2025

    Who started Marvel Comics? Who were the first Marvel Comic Book superheroes? Did Marvel Comics actually fail before making a heroic comeback?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BIRDS OF PREY!!!

    4 min Episode 813 30 January 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How can a Groundhog predict the weather?

    16 min Episode 812 29 January 2025

    Who came up with Groundhog's Day? Why does a shadow mean more winter? Did they always use a Groundhog?…

  • What makes Spicy Foods, spicy?

    16 min Episode 811 27 January 2025

    What are the hottest peppers in the world? How do spicy foods affect your body? Should you drink water or milk after eating spicy foods?…

  • Who invented the Pillow?

    16 min Episode 810 24 January 2025

    Were Pillows once made of rocks? Were early Pillows status symbols? Why were the first Pillows so expensive?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FIVE SENSES!!!

    4 min Episode 808 23 January 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Which Orange came first, the color or the fruit?

    16 min Episode 807 22 January 2025

    What makes Oranges such a healthy treat? How many types of Oranges are there? Are all Oranges, orange?…

  • Why do Plants need water?

    17 min Episode 805 20 January 2025

    How do Plants grow? Can Plants tell time? How do Plants eat?…

  • How powerful is a Rocket?

    17 min Episode 804 17 January 2025

    What causes a Rocket to escape Earth's atmosphere? What are Rockets made of? How are Rockets built?…

  • Trusty Trivia: The ACROPOLIS!!!

    4 min Episode 802 16 January 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Where do Last Names come from?

    19 min Episode 801 15 January 2025

    Why do we need Last Names? Why are some Last Names more popular than others? Why are some Last Names more popular in certain parts of the world?…

  • What determines how Tall you'll be?

    16 min Episode 800 13 January 2025

    What causes humans to grow? Why aren't humans Taller than Elephants? What part of you grows the most?…

  • Who invented the Smartphone?

    16 min Episode 799 10 January 2025

    What makes a phone a Smartphone? Are Smartphones different than cellphones? How powerful are Smartphones?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ACCIDENTAL INVENTIONS!!!

    4 min Episode 797 9 January 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How do Vending Machines work?

    18 min Episode 796 8 January 2025

    Who invented Vending Machines? What did the first Vending Machines vend? What crazy things are in Vending Machines?…

  • Can a Tree turn to stone?

    17 min Episode 795 6 January 2025

    What is a Petrified Forest? What do Petrified Forests tell us about the past? Why are they called Petrified?…

  • Can eating a Carrot turn you orange?

    17 min Episode 794 3 January 2025

    What makes Carrots so healthy to eat? Can Carrots improve your eyesight? What colors do Carrots come in?…

  • Trusty Trivia: REFLECTIONS!!!

    4 min Episode 792 2 January 2025

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What does Chinese New Year symbolize?

    16 min Episode 791 1 January 2025

    Why is Chinese New Year celebrated with Dragons & Firecrackers? What is the Chinese Zodiac? Do you possess the animal traits from the year you were born?…

  • From History Daily: The Race to the South Pole

    16 min 31 December 2024

    History Daily takes you back in time, every weekday, to relive the moments that shaped our world. Hosted by Lindsey Graham, each 20-minute episode dives deep into a historical event that happened on that day, from triumphant discoveries to tragic endings and e…

  • Why do we celebrate New Year's Eve?

    18 min Episode 790 30 December 2024

    How is New Year's Eve celebrated around the world? Why do people use noisemakers? Which is the first country to experience the New Year?…

  • What makes the game Among Us so fun to play?

    15 min Episode 789 27 December 2024

    Who invented Among Us? What is an Imposter? What does it mean to be 'Sus?'…

  • Trusty Trivia: SLEEP!!!

    4 min Episode 787 26 December 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How does Snow form?

    17 min Episode 786 25 December 2024

    What is Snow made of? What makes better Snowballs? Are no two Snowflakes really alike?…

  • What's so special about Minecraft?

    16 min Episode 785 23 December 2024

    How was Minecraft invented? How were creatures invented? Why does Minecraft look the way it does…

  • Who created Pokémon?

    17 min Episode 784 20 December 2024

    How did the Pokémon characters get their names? How and when did Pokémon become so popular? How is collecting Pokémon similar to collecting bugs?…

  • Trusty Trivia: PLATYPUSES!!!

    4 min Episode 782 19 December 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can Penguins fly?

    16 min Episode 781 18 December 2024

    Where do most Penguins live? How do Penguins survive the cold? Are Penguins better suited for land or in the water?…

  • What do Rodents have in common?

    17 min Episode 779 16 December 2024

    Which animals are considered Rodents? What are the most common Rodents? Why are some Rodents pets & others not welcome in your home?…

  • Why are people so scared of Friday the 13th?

    17 min Episode 778 13 December 2024

    Where did the Friday the 13th legend start? What makes 13 an 'unlucky' number? Should you stay home on Friday the 13th?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BASKETBALL!!!

    4 min Episode 776 12 December 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How does an Elevator work?

    17 min Episode 775 11 December 2024

    How long have Elevators been around? Who really invented the Elevator? How safe are Elevators?…

  • How does Poison Ivy make you itchy?

    16 min Episode 774 9 December 2024

    What is Poison Ivy made of? Why are Humans allerigic to it? How can you avoid Poison Ivy?…

  • Could melting Polar Ice Caps flood the planet?

    16 min Episode 773 6 December 2024

    What are the Polar Ice Caps? How do they affect the planet? What's causing the Polar Ice Caps to melt?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ANXIETY!!!

    4 min Episode 771 5 December 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can some Animals magically disappear?

    17 min Episode 770 4 December 2024

    Which animals are experts at Camouflage? Why do Animals like to blend in? Do animals use Camouflage more on land or in the ocean?…

  • Why do your Socks always go missing?

    17 min Episode 769 2 December 2024

    Who invented socks? What were the earliest socks like? Did early humans actually stuff leaves and grass in their shoes?…

  • What's the difference between Turtles & Tortoises?

    17 min Episode 768 29 November 2024

    Do Turtles really live inside their shells? What are Turtle shells made of? Why do Turtles walk slow but swim fast?…

  • Trusty Trivia: THANKSGIVING!!!

    4 min Episode 766 28 November 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why did people stop wearing Hats all the time?

    18 min Episode 765 27 November 2024

    Why do people wear Hats? What do different Hats mean? How long ago did people start wearing Hats?…

  • Eels for Thanksgiving???

    17 min Episode 763 25 November 2024

    Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? When did the first Thanksgiving take place? How did classic Thanksgiving foods come to be?…

  • Who invented Ketchup?

    18 min Episode 762 22 November 2024

    Does Mustard come from a plant? Was Ketchup always made from tomatoes? Which condiment is more popular world wide?…

  • What makes a Castle so hard to attack

    16 min Episode 760 18 April 2025

    Where's the best place to build a Castle? What are the different parts of a Castle? Do Castles have bathrooms?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Toothbrushes!!!

    4 min Episode 760 21 November 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do Bananas go bad so fast?

    16 min Episode 759 20 November 2024

    Where were Bananas first grown? Are Bananas secretly, berries? Are Bananas going extinct???…

  • What are the Smallest Countries in the World?

    19 min Episode 758 18 November 2024

    How big are the Smallest Countries? How many people live in the Smallest Countries? Can you walk across the Smallest Country in under an hour?…

  • Where can you find the oldest Pyramids?

    18 min Episode 757 15 November 2024

    How & why were Pyramids built? Where can you find the most Pyramids in the world? How do Pyramids differ from country to country?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BROCCOLI!!!

    4 min Episode 755 14 November 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can people Teleport?

    17 min Episode 754 13 November 2024

    What is Teleportation and how would it work? How would you Teleport a human? How soon until we can Teleport things?…

  • How was Scuba diving invented?

    19 min Episode 753 11 November 2024

    How does a Scuba tank work? How long can you stay underwater with a Scuba tank? What does Scuba mean?…

  • What kinds of birds are known as Raptors?

    17 min Episode 752 8 November 2024

    How fast can the fastest Raptor fly? Which is the biggest Raptor? Who sees better, a Hawk or an Eagle?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BONES!!!

    5 min Episode 750 7 November 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How deadly is a Scorpion?

    16 min Episode 749 6 November 2024

    Are all Scrorpions dangerous to people? How many types of Scorpion are there? How are Scorpions able to survive the desert heat?…

  • Were French Fries invented in France?

    17 min Episode 748 4 November 2024

    How are French Fries made? What are other names for French Fries? How come so many people take credit for inventing French Fries?…

  • What do Narwhals use their tusk for?

    17 min Episode 747 1 November 2024

    What kind of animal is a Narwhal? Where do Narwhals live? What is the Narwhal's closest relative?…

  • Trusty Trivia: HALLOWEEN!!!

    4 min Episode 745 31 October 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Ghosts...real?

    22 min Episode 744 30 October 2024

    What is a Ghost? What different types of Ghosts are there? Why do Ghosts supposedly haunt certain places?…

  • How did Halloween start?

    16 min Episode 743 28 October 2024

    Why do you wear a Costume? Why do you "Trick or Treat?" Why do people give out candy on Halloween?…

  • What makes the Rainforest so unique?

    17 min Episode 742 25 October 2024

    How important is the Rainforest to life on Earth? How many animals call the Rainforest home? What are the different types of Rainforest?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SUB SANDWICHES!!!

    4 min Episode 740 24 October 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What country has the most Elves?

    16 min Episode 739 23 October 2024

    Do magical Elves actually exist? Are all Elves short? What different kinds of Elves are there?…

  • Why is The Bermuda Triangle so spooky?

    18 min Episode 737 21 October 2024

    Where exactly is The Bermuda Triangle? How many planes & ships have gone missing? Is there a scientific explanation to The Bermuda Triangle?…

  • Where does Bacon come from?

    16 min Episode 736 18 October 2024

    How was Bacon discovered? What makes Bacon so delicious? What are unusual ways to eat Bacon?…

  • Trusty Trivia: CAMPING!!!

    4 min Episode 734 17 October 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How do Pilots go to the bathroom on a long flight?

    17 min Episode 733 16 October 2024

    How do you become an Airline Pilot? Who really flies the plane? What does the Co Pilot/First Officer do?…

  • What is a Meteor made of?

    16 min Episode 732 14 October 2024

    What are Meteoroids & Meteorites? What causes a Meteor shower? Can you be struck by a Meteor?…

  • How do your Lungs help you breathe?

    15 min Episode 731 11 October 2024

    What are your Lungs made of? Are your Lungs the same size? How does air get into your Lungs?…

  • Trusty Trivia: COMETS!!!

    4 min Episode 729 10 October 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Is Betelgeuse even brighter than the Sun?

    17 min Episode 728 9 October 2024

    What makes the star Betelgeuse so special? What Constellation is Betelguese part of? How big is Betelgeuse compared to the Sun?

  • What exactly are Wombats?

    18 min Episode 727 7 October 2024

    Where do Wombats live? How long are Wombat tunnels? How do Wombats use their butts to fight off predators?…

  • What is the largest snake in the world?

    18 min Episode 726 4 October 2024

    Where can you find the largest snakes? How do giant snakes eat foods that are bigger than they are? Can a giant snake eat a human?…

  • Trusty Trivia: VIRTUAL REALITY!!!

    4 min Episode 724 3 October 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is Milk made of?

    19 min Episode 723 2 October 2024

    Why do we get Milk from cows? Was early Milk harmful to humans? Is almond milk, Milk?…

  • When & where was Baseball invented?

    16 min Episode 722 30 September 2024

    Why are there 3 strikes? Why are games 9 innings? How come every Baseball Stadium isn't the same size?…

  • How do Bubbles change the way your fizzy drink tastes?

    16 min Episode 721 27 September 2024

    What are Bubbles made of? How are Bubbles able to float? What are the different kinds of Bubbles?…

  • Trusty Trivia: UNICORNS!!!

    4 min Episode 719 26 September 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Where are the most Extreme Habitats on Earth?

    18 min Episode 718 25 September 2024

    Why do people live in such Extreme Habitats? What are the Hottest & Coldest places people live? How do Humans & Animals survive Extreme Habitats?…

  • What Brain Chemicals live in your brain?

    17 min Episode 716 23 September 2024

    How do Brain Chemicals make you happy? What causes your brain to release Chemicals? What is Dopamine?…

  • Why are some kids (and adults) Picky Eaters?

    15 min Episode 715 20 September 2024

    What foods freak out Picky Eaters? Is being a Picky Eater dangerous? Will you ever outgrow being a Picky Eater?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Tornados!!!

    4 min Episode 713 19 September 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is Gluten?

    18 min Episode 712 18 September 2024

    What is Celiac Disease? What foods have the most Gluten? What happens if you're Gluten sensitive and eat Gluten?…

  • Can anyone have the same Fingerprints as you?

    16 min Episode 711 16 September 2024

    What makes your Fingerprints so unique? Why do you have Fingerprints? How many types of Fingerprints are there?…

  • What does it mean when a Horse neighs?

    18 min Episode 710 13 September 2024

    What do you need to ride a Horse? How fast do Horses run? What's the difference between a Horse and a Pony?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SUBMARINES!!!

    4 min Episode 708 12 September 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Where was the first School?

    18 min Episode 707 11 September 2024

    What were the earliest Schools like? How do they decide what to teach in Schools? Why are Schools often made of bricks?…

  • Are Owls super strong?

    17 min Episode 706 9 September 2024

    What makes Owls such feared predators? Do Owls like to stay up all night? What crazy tricks can Owls play?…

  • Did George Washington have the first Lawn?

    15 min Episode 705 6 September 2024

    When did people start growing Lawns for their homes? What did people have instead of Lawns? How high should a Lawn be?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ROLLER COASTERS!!!

    4 min Episode 703 5 September 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Did the earliest Underwear only cover the front?

    18 min Episode 702 4 September 2024

    Why do we wear Underwear? Where do all the funny names for Underwear come from? How has Underwear evolved over the years?…

  • What are Pretzels made of?

    17 min Episode 701 2 September 2024

    Who invented the hard & soft Pretzels? Why are Pretzels that shape? What were the earliest Pretzels like?…

  • What makes a Hummingbird so unique?

    16 min Episode 700 30 August 2024

    How fast can a Hummingbird flap its wings? Why do Hummingbirds hover like helicopters? How do tiny Hummingbirds bulk up for the winter?…

  • Trusty Trivia: PENGUINS!!!

    4 min Episode 698 29 August 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Have you ever had... an Earworm?

    17 min Episode 697 28 August 2024

    Why do certain songs stick in your head and become Earworms? Who came up with the term, 'Earworm?' How do you get rid of an Earworm?…

  • What are Saturn's rings made of?

    18 min Episode 696 26 August 2024

    Can you land a spaceship on Saturn? When was Saturn first discovered? Is Saturn the only planet with rings?…

  • Do Good Luck Charms actually work?

    16 min Episode 695 23 August 2024

    What gives something 'good luck?' What are some unique Good Luck Charms? Why do some people believe in Good Luck Charms?…

  • Trusty Trivia: MOTORCYCLES!!!

    4 min Episode 693 22 August 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What's the difference between a Hero, a Hoagie & a Submarine Sandwich?

    16 min Episode 692 21 August 2024

    Why do similar sandwiches have different names? What's a wedge sandwich? Where was the Submarine Sandwich invented?…

  • Why were some Dinosaurs Herbivores?

    18 min Episode 690 19 August 2024

    Who was bigger, Herbivores or Carnivores? How did Herbivores keep from being food? Which Dinos were Herbivores?…

  • What are Marshmallows made of?

    17 min Episode 689 16 August 2024

    How are Marshmallows so soft & squishy? What were Marshmallows originally made for? Do Marshmallows come from marshes?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ELEPHANTS!!!

    4 min Episode 687 15 August 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What's the most popular Arcade Game ever?

    20 min Episode 686 14 August 2024

    What video game helped reinvent the Arcade? What were early Arcades like? Why was pinball banned?…

  • Why is the food at a Fair so yummy?

    17 min Episode 685 12 August 2024

    What crazy foods can you find at Fairs? Why are there so many foods on a stick? What is cotton candy made of?…

  • Is the most fearsome sea predator a type of Dolphin?

    17 min Episode 684 9 August 2024

    What makes Dolphins' brains different than ours? How fast can Dolphins swim? How smart and friendly are Dolphins really?…

  • Trusty Trivia: CHOCOLATE!!!

    4 min Episode 682 8 August 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • Can a Satellite spy on you?

    18 min Episode 681 7 August 2024

    What do Satellites do? How many human-made Satellites are orbiting Earth right now? Do Satellites ever crash down on Earth?…

  • What are Slang words?

    15 min Episode 680 5 August 2024

    Where do Slang words come from? How does Slang spread? What's the 'coolest' Slang word of them all?…

  • Where can you find the most Amusement Parks?

    19 min Episode 679 2 August 2024

    When was the first Amusement Park built? Which Amusement Park rides are the most popular? What's the difference between an Amusement Park & a Theme Park?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ATOMS!!!

    4 min Episode 676 1 August 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Which came first, Lemonade or Iced Tea?

    18 min Episode 676 31 July 2024

    How did these drinks become so popular? How is Lemonade and Iced Tea made? Which is healthier for you to drink?…

  • What causes a Geyser?

    18 min Episode 675 29 July 2024

    How does a Geyser work? How hot does a Geyser get? Why should you NEVER throw anything into a Geyser?…

  • What events were in the very first Olympics?

    15 min Episode 674 26 July 2024

    Were the Olympics once a tribute to the Greek Gods? What do the Olympic events have to do with training for battle? Did Olympic athletes once compete... naked?…

  • Trusty Trivia: RABBITS!!!

    4 min Episode 672 25 July 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What makes your eyes turn red in a Swimming Pool?

    17 min Episode 671 24 July 2024

    Where & when were Swimming Pools invented? What temperature should a Swimming Pool be? What are the craziest Pools in the world?…

  • How are Pickles made?

    16 min Episode 670 22 July 2024

    What is the 'Pickling' process? Why do 'Pickled' foods taste yummier? What foods can be 'Pickled?'…

  • Why do Crickets chirp all night?

    17 min Episode 669 19 July 2024

    How do Crickets make that noise? Why do Crickets only 'sing' at night? Do Crickets wrestle each other?…

  • Trusty Trivia: PAIN!!!

    4 min Episode 667 18 July 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How do Energy Drinks give you Energy?

    17 min Episode 666 17 July 2024

    What's in Energy Drinks? Are all Energy Drinks the same? Are Energy Drinks good for kids?…

  • What causes Ocean Waves?

    16 min Episode 664 15 July 2024

    What are the different kinds of Waves? How tall can Waves get? How do Waves make you seasick?…

  • How many people can sail on the biggest Cruise Ship?

    17 min Episode 663 12 July 2024

    How do giant Cruise Ships operate? What can you find on a Cruise Ship? Where did 'Cruising' the ocean first start?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Freckles!!!

    4 min Episode 661 11 July 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What makes the Florida Everglades so amazing?

    16 min Episode 660 10 July 2024

    How big are The Everglades? What Animals live there? Are The Everglades dangerous?…

  • Why does your Body act so...Weird?

    18 min Episode 659 8 July 2024

    Why do you get Goosebumps? Why do your fingers get Wrinkly in water? Why do you have a (not so) Funny Bone?…

  • How did Hot Dogs get their name?

    16 min Episode 658 5 July 2024

    What are Hot Dogs made of? Who invented the Hot Dog? Why do Hot Dogs come on buns?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SLUGS!!!

    4 min Episode 656 4 July 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Who invented Volleyball?

    18 min Episode 655 3 July 2024

    Why is Volleyball called Volleyball? What are the different kinds of Volleyball? Is Volleyball one of most popular sports in the world?…

  • Why are Butterflies called Butterflies?

    17 min Episode 654 1 July 2024

    Are all Butterflies colorful? How does a Caterpillar turn into a Butterfly? What happens inside a Cocoon?…

  • What's the difference between a Mole & a Freckle

    16 min Episode 653 28 June 2024

    What are body moles made of? Are all moles on your body bad for you? Why do some moles have hair growing out of them?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SPACE!!!

    4 min Episode 651 27 June 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Which came first, Disneyland or Disney World?

    18 min Episode 650 26 June 2024

    Which Disney park is bigger? How tall is the Magic Castle? How many people work at Disney World?…

  • Why is your Body filled with Gross stuff?

    15 min Episode 649 24 June 2024

    Where does Snot come from? Why are your ears so Waxy? Why do your eyes get Crusty while you sleep?…

  • Was it once illegal for kids to drink Milkshakes?

    17 min Episode 648 21 June 2024

    Who invented the Milkshake? What invention helped make Milkshakes so popular? How do you make the perfect Milkshake?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ANCIENT EGYPT!!! (with Max & Molly from M.A.T.H.)

    6 min Episode 646 20 June 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What causes a Tsunami?

    18 min Episode 645 19 June 2024

    What does Tsunami mean? What makes Tsunamis so dangerous? Where do Tsunamis happen the most?…

  • How did Plastic change the world?

    17 min Episode 643 17 June 2024

    What is Plastic made of? Why makes Plastic such an amazing material? Is Plastic good or bad or... both?…

  • What is happening when you feel Pain?

    16 min Episode 642 14 June 2024

    How does your body know its in pain? What causes you to feel Pain? Is there a point to pain?…

  • Trusty Trivia: VOLCANOES!!!

    4 min Episode 640 13 June 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How was the Scooter invented?

    16 min Episode 639 12 June 2024

    What were the first Scooters like? Who invented the Scooter? How did Scooters get so popular?…

  • Are Kangaroos only found in Australia?

    17 min Episode 638 10 June 2024

    How strong are Kangaroos? How high can Kangaroos jump? What's going on inside a Kangaroo's pouch?…

  • What's a Yeti and could it really exist?

    18 min Episode 637 7 June 2024

    Where does the Abominable Snowman supposedly live? Is the Yeti friendly, or not so much? How many Yeti sightings have their been?…

  • Trusty Trivia: DINOSAURS!!!

    4 min Episode 634 6 June 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What amazing things did Helen Keller do?

    17 min Episode 634 5 June 2024

    How did Helen Keller overcome being deaf & blind? How did Helen Keller learn to read? Could Helen Keller speak?…

  • What are Elements?

    17 min Episode 633 3 June 2024

    How are Elements arranged in the Periodic Table? Who invented the Periodic Table? Why are the Elements arranged that way?…

  • How did Football become known as Soccer?

    16 min Episode 632 31 May 2024

    Why does the world's most popular sport have two names? Where was Soccer/Football invented? How have the rules of Soccer evolved?…

  • Trusty Trivia: DRAGONS!!!

    5 min Episode 630 30 May 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is the Most Dangerous Animal?

    17 min Episode 629 29 May 2024

    Are bigger or smaller animals more dangerous? Which animal is surprisingly dangerous? Where do the most dangerous animals live?…

  • What was life like in Ancient Egypt?

    17 min Episode 628 27 May 2024

    Why did the Egyptians build Pyramids? Were Egyptian royalty really Mummified? What inventions today come from Ancient Egypt?…

  • Where are your Memories stored?

    16 min Episode 627 24 May 2024

    Why do you remember some things and not others? Why do certain smells trigger memories? Why might your long term memory be better than your short term memory?…

  • Trusty Trivia: GREEK GODS!!!

    5 min Episode 625 23 May 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do you need to go to the Dentist if you brush your teeth?

    17 min Episode 624 22 May 2024

    What are the different tools a Dentist uses? What is that suction thing for? What does a Hygienist do?…

  • What makes Potato Chips so delicious?

    18 min Episode 622 20 May 2024

    Who actually invented Potato Chips? How are Potato Chips made? What's the difference between 'Chips' & 'Crisps'?…

  • Are Slugs poisonous to touch?

    16 min Episode 621 17 May 2024

    How fast can a Slug move? What are Slugs made of? Are Slugs good or bad for a garden?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SNORING!!!

    4 min Episode 619 16 May 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Who invented the game of Chess?

    13 min Episode 617 13 May 2024

    What is the object of Chess? Where did Chess pieces get their names? Why do some Chess pieces move so strangely?…

  • Which came first, Escalators or Elevators?

    17 min Episode 616 10 May 2024

    How do Escalators work? Where do the stairs go? How can Escalators be dangerous?…

  • Trusty Trivia: PIRATES!!!

    5 min Episode 614 9 May 2024

    Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com

  • Where did the earliest Humans move to?

    18 min Episode 613 8 May 2024

    Why did Humans Migrate? How did early Humans get to every Continent? Do Humans live everywhere?…

  • How does a Seatbelt save lives?

    18 min Episode 612 6 May 2024

    Who invented Seatbelts? When did all cars need to have Seatbelts? What's a Crash Test Dummy?…

  • Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)?

    15 min Episode 611 3 May 2024

    Is Cinco de Mayo Mexico's Independence Day? What foods should you eat on Cinco de Mayo? What's the difference between a Festive Day & a Holiday?…

  • Trust Trivia: TOOTH BRUSHING!!!

    5 min Episode 609 2 May 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What causes Climate Change?

    17 min Episode 608 1 May 2024

    What exactly is Climate Change? What are the effects? Can Climate Change be reversed?…

  • Why do you Cry?

    17 min Episode 607 29 April 2024

    How are Tears formed? Are there different kinds of Tears? Why are Tears salty?…

  • What is the mysterious city of Machu Picchu?

    17 min Episode 606 26 April 2024

    Who built Machu Picchu, and why? Why was Machu Picchu abandoned? Who helped rediscover Machu Picchu?…

  • Trusty Trivia: LOUDEST ANIMALS!!!

    5 min Episode 604 25 April 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is Autism?

    16 min Episode 603 24 April 2024

    What is the Autism spectrum? How does Autism affect behavior? How can you help support people with Autism?…

  • How was Earth formed?

    17 min Episode 602 22 April 2024

    What is Earth made of? How hot is the center of Earth? Are Earth days getting...longer?…

  • Were Parachutes invented before Airplanes?

    17 min Episode 601 19 April 2024

    Did Leonardo DaVinci actually invent the Parachute? How does a Parachute keep you from hitting the ground too fast? What other uses for Parachutes are there?…

  • Trusty Trivia: BEAVER DAMS + SPECIAL BONUS!!!

    22 min Episode 599 18 April 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • What did people use before Toilet Paper?

    17 min Episode 598 17 April 2024

    Who invented Toilet Paper? Did Toilet Paper always come in rolls? What makes Toilet Paper so soft?…

  • What instruments make up an Orchestra?

    21 min Episode 596 15 April 2024

    How are Orchestras arranged? What is the biggest section of an Orchestra? What does the Conductor do?…

  • What are Pancakes made of?

    15 min Episode 595 12 April 2024

    Did cave people eat Pancakes? How have pancakes evolved? What makes Pancakes so delicious?…

  • Trusty Trivia: YAWNING!!!

    5 min Episode 593 11 April 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are there such things as Flying Trains?

    17 min Episode 592 10 April 2024

    How do Trains work? How do Trains stay on the tracks? How fast can Trains go?…

  • What happens during an Eclipse?

    19 min Episode 591 8 April 2024

    Are Solar or Lunar Eclipses more common? How can the Moon block the Sun? Do animals act strangely during Solar Eclipses?…

  • How do Invasive Species invade?

    17 min Episode 590 5 April 2024

    What are Invasive Species? What happens when Invasive Species invade? How do we control Invasive Species?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Most Dangerous Animals!!!

    5 min Episode 588 4 April 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Great White Sharks the deadliest sea creature?

    17 min Episode 587 3 April 2024

    Can a Great White smell blood in the water? What makes a Great White such an effective hunter? Are Great Whites the most ferrocious shark?…

  • How did April Fool's Day start?

    20 min Episode 586 1 April 2024

    Why is April 1st known as April Fool's Day? What do you do on April Fool's Day? Is April Fool's Day celebrated around the globe?…

  • How does Virtual Reality trick your brain?

    16 min Episode 585 29 March 2024

    What is Virtual Reality? What is Virtual Reality used for? How will Virtual Reality change the future?…

  • Trusty Trivia: WHALE SHARKS!!!

    5 min Episode 582 28 March 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is the legend of The Jersey Devil?

    18 min Episode 582 27 March 2024

    What does The Jersey Devil look like (allegedly)? How many people have claimed to see this cryptid? What highway exit does The Jersey Devil live near?…

  • Was Money always coins & paper bills?

    17 min Episode 581 25 March 2024

    Who came up with the different Money amounts? What makes Money valuable? What makes Money hard to duplicate on your own?…

  • Are Capybaras just giant Guinea Pigs?

    16 min Episode 580 22 March 2024

    Are Capybaras the largest rodents? How big do Capybaras grow? Are Capybaras friendly?…

  • Who came up with the mystery game, Clue?

    17 min Episode 575 18 March 2024

    Why does Clue take place in a mansion? Why are the characters named after colors? Is Clue based on a real mystery?…

  • How high can you bounce on a Trampoline?

    16 min Episode 574 15 March 2024

    How does a Trampoline make you bounce? Who came up with the idea for Trampolines? What tricks can you do on a Trampoline?…

  • Do Bearded Dragons have beards?

    18 min Episode 571 13 March 2024

    What is a Bearded Dragon? What superpowers do Bearded Dragons have? Why do Bearded Dragons make such good pets?…

  • Who invented the Exclamation Point?!?

    18 min Episode 570 11 March 2024

    When did Punctuation Marks begin? Why is a Question Mark shaped like this? How did people read before Punctuation Marks?…

  • Why is the Statue of Liberty green?

    17 min Episode 569 8 March 2024

    Why was the Statue of Liberty built? How is the Statue of Liberty related to the Eiffel Tower? What happens if Lady Liberty is struck by lightning?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SALSA!!!

    5 min Episode 567 7 March 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • What is your Spit made of?

    16 min Episode 566 6 March 2024

    Why is Spit/Saliva so important? How does Saliva make your food taste better? How much Spit do you produce every day?…

  • Who came up with the idea of a Birthday Cake?

    17 min Episode 565 4 March 2024

    Why do you blow out candles on your Birthday? Who invented the 'Happy Birthday' song? How are Birthdays celebrated around the world?…

  • How did Lewis & Clark become famous American explorers?

    16 min Episode 564 1 March 2024

    Where did Lewis & Clark travel to? How dangerous was their journey? Who was Sacagawea & how did she save their lives?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Hurricanes!!!

    5 min Episode 562 29 February 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • How are New Animal Species discovered?

    15 min Episode 561 28 February 2024

    How many Animal Species have been discovered? How many Animal Species are there left to discover? Where are the most undiscovered Animal Species located?…

  • Did some letters get kicked out of the English Alphabet?

    17 min Episode 560 26 February 2024

    Who invented the English Alphabet? How did they pick the 26 letters? Who wrote the Alphabet song…

  • What are Crayons made of?

    16 min Episode 559 23 February 2024

    How were Crayons invented? What were the first Crayon colors? How do Crayons get their colors?…

  • Trusty Trivia: GUMMY BEARS!!!

    4 min Episode 557 22 February 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • How does a Drone work?

    17 min Episode 556 21 February 2024

    Who invented the Drone? Why is it called a Drone? How are Drones changing the world?…

  • Why do animals have Tails?

    17 min Episode 555 19 February 2024

    How come Tails come in different sizes & shapes? Which animals rely on their Tails the most? Did Humans ever have Tails?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FARTS!!!

    4 min Episode 553 15 February 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator!  Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Who invented Valentine's Day?

    16 min Episode 552 14 February 2024

    What was the original Valentine's Day called? Why are hearts & chocolate associated with Valentine's Day? Why is Cupid a baby?…

  • What are paved Roads made of?

    16 min Episode 550 12 February 2024

    How many types of Roads are there? What causes a pothole? What was life like before paved Roads?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FLAMINGOS!!!

    4 min Episode 548 8 February 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What's the most popular Girl Scout Cookie?

    15 min Episode 547 7 February 2024

    How did Girl Scout Cookies become a delicious 'thing'? Who makes the Girl Scout Cookies? What were some discontinued cookie flavors?…

  • Why are Humans so Hairy?

    18 min Episode 546 5 February 2024

    Why are some people Hairier than others? Why do people lose their Head Hair but not Body Hair? Are Humans Hairier than some Animals?…

  • Trusty Trivia: LEWIS AND CLARK!!!

    4 min Episode 544 1 February 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Dragons... real?

    17 min Episode 543 31 January 2024

    What does the word Dragon mean? Are Dragons good or evil... or both? What's the difference between Eastern & Western Dragons?…

  • Do fish sleep?

    16 min Episode 542 29 January 2024

    Do Marine Mammals sleep underwater? Do Fish have eyelids? Do some Sea Creatures keep swimming while they sleep?…

  • Trusty Trivia: INVENTIONS!!!

    4 min Episode 540 25 January 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What happens if a Bee Stings you?

    15 min Episode 539 24 January 2024

    Why do Bees sometimes Sting? Why do Bee Stings hurt? Does a Bee really die after Stinging you?…

  • What is the game Monopoly based on?

    16 min Episode 538 22 January 2024

    How was Monopoly invented? Where do the property names come from? What were the original game pieces?…

  • Trusty Trivia: VOLCANOES!!!

    4 min Episode 536 18 January 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is Paint made of?

    16 min Episode 535 17 January 2024

    What's the difference between wall Paint & art Paint? Why does Finger paint wash off? How are Paint colors made?…

  • How does a Supermarket get all that food?

    17 min Episode 534 15 January 2024

    What happens to unsold food at the Supermarket? How do they decide what food goes where? How do Supermarkets fool you into buying more food than you came in to buy?…

  • Trusty Trivia: THE MOON!!!

    4 min Episode 532 11 January 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Is it true Elephants never forget?

    17 min Episode 531 10 January 2024

    How much do Elephants eat? How do Elephants use their trunks? How are Elephants good for the Environment?…

  • How does a Bridge keep from collapsing?

    17 min Episode 531 8 January 2024

    Where and when were Bridges invented? What types of Bridges are there? What are some of the craziest Bridges in the world?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: RAINFORESTS!!!

    4 min Episode 527 4 January 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Could the Planets in our Solar System ever Crash into each Other?

    15 min Episode 526 3 January 2024

    What is a Planetary Orbit? What keeps Planets in their Orbits? Can a Planet's Orbit Change?…

  • Why do we celebrate New Year's Eve?

    18 min Episode 525 1 January 2024

    When was NYE first celebrated? Why should you make lots of Noise on NYE? How is NYE celebrated around the world?…

  • Trusty Trivia: THE HUMAN BODY!!!

    4 min Episode 523 28 December 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How do Batteries power your video game controller?

    16 min Episode 522 27 December 2023

    What are Batteries made of? How were Batteries invented? How much power does a Battery provide?…

  • How big is Uranus?

    17 min Episode 520 25 December 2023

    How was Uranus first discovered? Why is Uranus known as a gas giant? Does it rain diamonds on Uranus?…

  • How does Solar Power make electricity?

    17 min Episode 518 15 May 2024

    How much power can the Sun provide? What are Solar Panels made of? Does Solar Power work on cloudy days?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Sharks!!!

    4 min Episode 517 21 December 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Can eating a Carrot turn you orange?

    17 min Episode 516 20 December 2023

    What makes Carrots so healthy to eat? Can Carrots improve your eyesight? What colors do Carrots come in?…

  • What are the darts for your NERF blaster made of?

    15 min Episode 516 18 December 2023

    What was the first NERF toy? How did NERF toys become so popular? What does NERF mean?…

  • Trusty Trivia: DINOSAURS!!!

    4 min Episode 514 14 December 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Could Unicorns actually exist?

    15 min Episode 513 13 December 2023

    What magical powers do Unicorns have? What is a Unicorn's horn called? How do you catch a Unicorn?…

  • Why is Picasso considered a G.O.A.T. in the art world?

    18 min Episode 511 11 December 2023

    What are Picasso's greatest works? Why did Picasso paint such weird faces? Who was Picasso's art rival?…

  • TrustyTrivia: SPACE EXPLORATION!!!

    4 min Episode 510 7 December 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What causes Blindness in some people?

    15 min Episode 509 6 December 2023

    How do Blind people navigate the world? What tools are available to help Blind people? How old do you have to be to get a guide dog?…

  • What is Sushi and why should you try it?

    17 min Episode 508 4 December 2023

    How was Sushi invented? How did Sushi become so popular? What's the best way to eat Sushi?…

  • Trusty Trivia: ANCIENT EGYPT!!!

    4 min Episode 506 30 November 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What can Helicopters do that planes can't?

    16 min Episode 505 29 November 2023

    How does a Helicopter work? Why do you need your hands and feet to steer a Helicopter? Why are Helicopters so loud?…

  • Why do you have a dominant hand?

    17 min Episode 504 27 November 2023

    Can you be mixed handed? How many left handed people are there? Why was it once considered bad to be left handed?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Pandas!!!

    4 min Episode 502 24 November 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Did they eat eels at the first Thanksgiving?

    17 min Episode 501 22 November 2023

    Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? When did the first Thanksgiving take place? How did classic Thanksgiving foods come to be?…

  • What is the Scab on your knee made of?

    17 min Episode 499 20 November 2023

    Why does your body make a Scab when you scrape yourself? Are Scabs helpful or harmful? Why should you not pick your scabs?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Chicken Nuggets!!!

    4 min Episode 497 16 November 2023

    Get ready to quiz your knowledge about Chicken Nuggets with the Trusty Narrator!…

  • Are Nebulae space clouds?

    18 min Episode 496 15 November 2023

    What kinds of gasses are Nebulae made of? How are Nebulae so colorful? Why are Nebulae so important to the Universe?…

  • How do plates in the Earth cause Earthquakes?

    18 min Episode 495 13 November 2023

    What are fault lines? Can an Earthquake be predicted? Where is a good place to go during an Earthquake?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SMILING!!!

    5 min Episode 493 9 November 2023

    Get ready to quiz your knowledge about Smiling with the Trusty Narrator!…

  • How often do Cows fart?

    16 min Episode 492 8 November 2023

    How many stomachs does a Cow have? What does each Cow stomach do? What do Cows eat and how do they digest it?…

  • How did Popcorn become the #1 movie snack?

    17 min Episode 491 6 November 2023

    Is Popcorn made of corn? What makes Popcorn kernels pop? How was Popcorn invented?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Crickets!!!

    4 min Episode 489 2 November 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How do they predict the Weather?

    18 min Episode 488 1 November 2023

    How accurate are weather forecasts? What does a 50% chance of rain actually mean? How do weather patterns work?…

  • What's the #1 sweet treat in the world?

    17 min Episode 487 30 October 2023

    How did Chocolate go from gross to great? How is chocolate made today? Will the world ever run out of Chocolate? Find out all this and more on today's episode!…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: CASTLES!!!

    4 min Episode 485 26 October 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are Squirrels just bushy tailed rats?

    16 min Episode 484 25 October 2023

    Are Squirrels friendly? Do Squirrels make good pets? Should you feed Squirrels?…

  • Did Taco Bell invent Tacos?

    16 min Episode 483 23 October 2023

    Which Taco came first, hard or soft shell ? What gross things were the first Tacos stuffed with? Where were Tacos invented?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: FRECKLES!!!

    4 min Episode 481 19 October 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How many Shipwrecks are at the bottom of the ocean?

    18 min Episode 480 18 October 2023

    What causes ships to sink? Do Shipwrecks contain valuable treasure? Where do most Shipwrecks occur?…

  • How is Glass made?

    17 min Episode 478 16 October 2023

    How was Glass invented? What is the main ingredient in Glass? How did Glass change the world?…

  • What other Solar Systems are in the Milky Way Galaxy?

    17 min Episode 477 20 March 2024

    What is Trappist–1 and why are Astronomers so interested in it? Are all Planets part of Solar Systems? What are some of the craziest planets in our Galaxy?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: CLOWNS!!!

    4 min Episode 476 13 October 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is Vomit made of?

    17 min Episode 475 11 October 2023

    Is Vomiting actually good for you? What happens inside you when you Vomit? Why do long car rides make some people puke?…

  • What were the first LEGO bricks made of?

    19 min Episode 474 9 October 2023

    What does LEGO mean? Who invented LEGO? How did LEGO become one of the world's most popular toys?…

  • Trusty Trivia: FRENCH FRIES!!!

    5 min Episode 472 14 March 2024

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: BARBIE!!!

    4 min Episode 472 5 October 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Are UFOS real?

    17 min Episode 471 4 October 2023

    Are UFOS real? ??? When did UFO sightings become 'a thing?' Where do most UFO sightings occur? What evidence is there of UFOS?…

  • What is a day on Jupiter like?

    16 min Episode 470 2 October 2023

    When was Jupiter discovered? How long has a storm been raging on Jupiter? Where did Jupiter get its name?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA:RUBIKS CUBE!!!

    7 min Episode 468 28 September 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why do we all belong to the Atoms Family?

    17 min Episode 467 27 September 2023

    What exactly are atoms? What are atoms made of? Can an atom be split apart?…

  • Where do Comets come from?

    16 min Episode 466 25 September 2023

    Where do Comets come from? How old are the oldest Comets? What are Comets made of? Who recognized that Comets come back around?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: ELECTRICITY!!!

    4 min Episode 464 21 September 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What is sand made of?

    15 min Episode 463 20 September 2023

    What is sand made of?  How does sand turn different colors? How many types of sand are there?…

  • Why does old bread turn green?

    14 min Episode 461 18 September 2023

    What causes mold to grow on certain foods? Is mold bad for you to eat? Should you just scrape the mold off before eating?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: SKATEBOARDS!

    4 min Episode 459 14 September 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Why is a Teddy Bear called a Teddy Bear?

    16 min Episode 458 13 September 2023

    What were stuffed animals once stuffed with? How did 'stuffies' become so popular? Who are the most famous stuffed animals?…

  • Can Who Smarted? teach you how to Beatbox?

    17 min Episode 457 11 September 2023

    What exactly IS Beatboxing? How did Beatboxing start? What are the craziest sounds you can make with your mouth?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: THE EARTH!

    5 min Episode 455 7 September 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How does your body regulate Body Temperature?

    18 min Episode 454 6 September 2023

    How did they figure out the 'Average Body Temperature?' What happens if your body gets too Hot or Cold? Is the Average Body Temperature getting cooler?…

  • Which came first, Macaroni or Cheese?

    17 min Episode 453 4 September 2023

    How did Mac & Cheese become the ultmate 'Comfort Food'? Which pastas are best for Mac & Cheese? Did Mac & Cheese help win WWII?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: TIME ZONES!

    5 min Episode 451 31 August 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • Is there a mysterious undiscovered Planet?

    17 min Episode 450 30 August 2023

    Is Planet X a planet, or something else? Why do Astronomers think there's a mysterious Planet beyond Pluto? Why haven't we found Planet X yet?…

  • What is something all Pets share?

    17 min Episode 449 28 August 2023

    Why do Humans like having Pets? Which animals make the best Pets? Which animals should NOT be used as Pets?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: RECYCLING!

    5 min Episode 447 24 August 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • Special Announcement!

    3 min Episode 446 24 August 2023

    Big news! Who Smarted? is part of the launch of Starglow Media, a special audio network just for kids and families. We're so excited to join other great kids shows like our friends at KidNuz. To learn more about Starglow and all their shows, check out www.Star…

  • Do Rabbits eat their own poop?

    17 min Episode 445 23 August 2023

    Do Rabbits eat their own poop? ??? What's the difference between Rabbits, Hares & Bunnies? How many types of Rabbits are there? Do all wild Rabbits look alike?…

  • What does your Nervous System do?

    15 min Episode 444 21 August 2023

    What does your Nervous System do? ??? What parts of your body are controlled by your Nervous System? How does your Nervous System work? What tells your brain it's time to pee?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVIA: SCUBA!

    5 min Episode 442 17 August 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!…

  • What does it mean to be Diabetic?

    16 min Episode 441 16 August 2023

    How do you know if you have Diabetes? What foods should Diabetics avoid? What are the different types of Diabetes?…

  • Was March once the first month?

    18 min Episode 440 14 August 2023

    Who developed the modern Calendar? Why do months have a different number of days? Why is October the 9th month when 'Octo' means 8?…

  • TRUSTY TRIVA: CAMPING!

    5 min Episode 438 10 August 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • How was Tennis invented?

    16 min Episode 437 9 August 2023

    What were the early rules of Tennis? Why is Tennis scoring so weird? What's a 'bagel' in Tennis?…

  • Did Marvel writers help create Transformers?

    17 min Episode 436 7 August 2023

    What were early Transformers made from? Were Transformers an instant success? Could a Transformer robot/car exist in real life?…

  • Trusty Trivia: SKATEBOARDS!

    5 min Episode 434 3 August 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!

  • What does the Yin & Yang symbol mean?

    17 min Episode 433 2 August 2023

    How can opposite things compliment one another? What do the words Yin & Yang mean? Have you been pronouncing Yin & Yang wrong?…

  • Which is deadlier, Gators or Crocs?

    16 min Episode 431 31 July 2023

    Do Alligators & Crocodiles ever hang out? How are Gators & Crocs different? Are Crocodiles older than Alligators?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Ice Cream!

    4 min Episode 429 27 July 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play with Trivia with the Trusty Narrator, in a short 3-question game. Have fun!

  • Why doesn't the USA fully use the Metric system?

    18 min Episode 428 26 July 2023

    How was the Metric system invented? What are feet and meters based on? Which Measurement system is better?…

  • Can some Foods be both edible & deadly?

    17 min Episode 427 24 July 2023

    What are some of the weirdest foods? How do weird/gross things become food? What makes something edible?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Bones!

    5 min Episode 425 20 July 2023

    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play with Trivia with the Trusty Narrator, in a short 3-question game.

  • Can loud noises cause an Avalanche?

    17 min Episode 424 19 July 2023

    Why do Avalanches happen? Do Avalanches only happen on snowy mountains? What should you do if you're in an Avalanche?…

  • Why didn't people trust Airplanes at first?

    16 min Episode 423 17 July 2023

    How did flying by Airplane become popular? How are giant Airplanes able to lift off? What are Airplanes made of?…

  • Trusty Trivia: Greece!

    5 min Episode 421 13 July 2023

    Get ready for a fun quiz with the Trusty Narrator in today's Trusty Trivia - all about Ancient Greece!…

  • Why do Fireflies light up their butts?

    16 min Episode 420 12 July 2023

    How do Fireflies make light? Do Fireflies communicate by glowing? Are Fireflies energy efficient?…

  • Do Clouds weigh more than elephants?

    16 min Episode 419 10 July 2023

    Where do Clouds come from? What are Clouds made of? How do Clouds protect the Earth?…

  • Who built the Washington Monument?

    16 min Episode 417 5 July 2023

    Was the Washington Monument once the tallest structure? What was the Monument supposed to be? What monumental mistake is still visible today?…

  • How do Muscles make you strong?

    17 min Episode 416 3 July 2023

    How do your Muscles work? Where do you have the most muscles? How do muscles get stronger?…

  • How much does a Manatee need to eat every day?

    17 min Episode 414 28 June 2023

    What animals are Manatees related to? What special things can Manatees do? Are Manatees really friendly?…

  • Why does Soda have bubbles?

    17 min Episode 413 26 June 2023

    What were the first Soda Pops? How do they get the bubbles into Soda? Were early Sodas actually used as... medicine?…

  • Why are Kids more Ticklish than Adults?

    15 min Episode 411 21 June 2023

    Why do people laugh when they get tickled? Why are some parts of you more Ticklish than others? What are the two types of Tickles?…

  • How are animals able to survive the cold of Antarctica?

    18 min Episode 410 19 June 2023

    What animals live in Antarctica? What are the most popular Antarctic animals? Which Antarctic animals are surprisingly ferocious?…

  • Was it once illegal for kids to drink Milkshakes?

    5 min Episode 409 16 June 2023

    Who invented the Milkshake? What invention helped make Milkshakes so popular? How do you make the perfect Milkshake?…

  • Why are most Flags rectangular?

    18 min Episode 408 14 June 2023

    How was the American Flag designed? What does Flag Day celebrate? What do the colors on Flags stand for?…

  • Are your Bones actually stronger than steel?

    15 min Episode 407 12 June 2023

    What are your Bones made of? What part of your body has the most Bones? What are the biggest & smallest Bones in your body?…

  • Did cave people eat Pancakes?

    5 min Episode 406 9 June 2023

    How have pancakes evolved? What are pancakes made of? What else are pancakes called?…

  • Why is Roblox our most requested episode?

    19 min Episode 405 7 June 2023

    How did Roblox start? What are the most popular Roblox games? How do you keep from looking like a 'Noob'?…

  • Why is an electric car named after Nikola Tesla?

    16 min Episode 404 5 June 2023

    Why is Tesla considered one of the greatest inventors? What were Tesla's coolest inventions? What was the electricity war between Tesla & Edison over?…

  • How does Virtual Reality trick your brain?

    5 min Episode 403 2 June 2023

    What is Virtual Reality? What is Virtual Reality used for? How will Virtual Reality change the future?…

  • How long can a Submarine stay underwater?

    18 min Episode 402 31 May 2023

    How long ago were Submarines invented? How are Submarines able to sink? How does a Submarine make air for its crew to breathe?…

  • Do you have more than Five Senses?

    16 min Episode 401 29 May 2023

    How do your Five Basic Senses work? How does your brain compensate if a Sense doesn't work well? Which is your strongest Basic Sense?…

  • Are Capybaras just giant Guinea Pigs?

    6 min Episode 400 26 May 2023

    Are Capybaras the largest rodents? How big do Capybaras grow? Are Capybaras friendly?…

  • What country first invented Ice Hockey?

    16 min Episode 399 24 May 2023

    How was Ice Hockey originally played? Why is the Stanley Cup the coolest sports trophey? Were early hockey pucks made from cow poop?…

  • Is Pluto still a Planet?

    16 min Episode 398 22 May 2023

    What is a dwarf planet? How was Pluto first discovered? How big is Pluto compared to Earth?…

  • How high can you bounce on a Trampoline?

    5 min Episode 397 19 May 2023

    How does a Trampoline make you bounce? Who came up with the idea for Trampolines? What tricks can you do on a Trampoline?…

  • Were artists Michelangelo & DaVinci rivals?

    18 min Episode 396 17 May 2023

    Why is Michelangelo considered one of the greatest artists ever? What is he known for? How did Michelangelo get his start?…

  • Can an Octopus turn invisible?

    19 min Episode 395 15 May 2023

    What superpowers do Octupuses have? Are Octopuses the smartest invertibrates? Can Octopuses escape from an aquarium?…

  • Why is the Statue of Liberty green?

    6 min Episode 394 12 May 2023

    Why was the Statue of Liberty built? How is the Statue of Liberty related to the Eiffel Tower? What happens if Lady Liberty is struck by lightning?…

  • Does Dyslexia affect how you read & write?

    15 min Episode 393 10 May 2023

    What is Dyslexia? What causes Dyslexia? What should you do if you have Dyslexia?…

  • Should only Babies take Naps?

    15 min Episode 392 8 May 2023

    How long is the perfect Nap? What are the benefits of taking a Nap? What happens in your brain & body during a Nap?…

  • Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)? (Preview of Subscriber Episode)

    6 min Episode 391 5 May 2023

    Is Cinco de Mayo Mexico's Independence Day? What foods should you eat on Cinco de Mayo? What's the difference between a Festive Day & a Holiday?…

  • What is the biggest Fish in the Ocean?

    15 min Episode 390 3 May 2023

    How big do Whale Sharks grow? Where do Whale Sharks live? Are Whale Sharks friendly to Humans?…

  • Are chickens 3rd Cousins to T–Rex?

    16 min Episode 389 1 May 2023

    Which modern animals are related to dinosaurs? Which animals survived mass extinction? How old are some of the oldest living animals?…

  • How do Invasive Species invade?

    6 min Episode 388 28 April 2023

    What are Invasive Species? What happens when Invasive Species invade? How do we control Invasive Species?…

  • Is the Pacific Garbage Patch a floating island of trash?

    16 min Episode 387 26 April 2023

    How was the Garbage Patch formed? What is the Garbage Patch made of? How can it be cleaned up?…

  • How do countries pick their National Symbol?

    17 min Episode 386 24 April 2023

    Why do countries have National Symbols? What are the most common National Symbols? What are the weirdest National Symbols?…

  • How did Lewis & Clark become famous American explorers?

    6 min Episode 385 21 April 2023

    Where did Lewis & Clark travel to? How dangerous was their journey? Who was Sacagawea & how did she save their lives?…

  • Why are Blue Jeans blue?

    17 min Episode 384 19 April 2023

    How were Blue Jeans invented? What makes Blue Jeans different than other pants? How many styles of Blue Jeans are there?…

  • What makes Earth able to support life?

    16 min Episode 383 17 April 2023

    Why is Earth the only habitable planet in the Solar System? What is the Goldilocks Zone? Are there other planets out there like Earth?…

  • What are Crayons made of?

    5 min Episode 382 14 April 2023

    How were Crayons invented? What were the first Crayon colors? How do Crayons get their colors?…

  • What's the difference between a Frog and a Toad?

    16 min Episode 381 12 April 2023

    What kind of animal are Frogs? Do all Frogs look the same? When do Frogs grow legs?…

  • How can you avoid having Nightmares at night?

    16 min 10 April 2023

    What causes Nightmares? How long do Nightmares last? Why do you usually remember your Nightmares?…

  • How does a Hot Air Balloon keep from popping?

    17 min 7 April 2023

    Who invented Hot Air Ballooning? How high do Hot Air Balloons go? What makes Hot Air Balloons lift off?…

  • What is your Skin made of?

    16 min 5 April 2023

    Why is your Skin so important? How does your skin protect you? What are some ways to take care of your skin?…

  • What happens if you swallow Bubble Gum?

    15 min 3 April 2023

    Who invented Bubble Gum? What crazy things did Gum used to be made of? How are you able to blow a bubble?…

  • Was the Eiffel Tower once the tallest human-made structure in the world?

    16 min 31 March 2023

    Why was the Eiffel Tower built? Was it almost torn down for scrap metal? Is there a private apartment at the very top?…

  • What's the difference between Chicken Nuggets, Fingers & Tenders?

    17 min 29 March 2023

    How are Chicken Nuggets made? Are Chicken Fingers actually made from fingers? What part of the chicken do Chicken Tenders come from?…

  • Why do some animals Hibernate?

    15 min 27 March 2023

    What is Hibernation? How do bears prepare to hibernate? What happens if you wake up a hibernating animal?…

  • Is the largest living thing on the planet... a Mushroom?

    17 min 24 March 2023

    What exactly are Mushrooms? Why are some safe to eat while others are poisonous? Where can you find the craziest Mushrooms in the world?…

  • What have Telescopes taught us about the origins of the Universe?

    18 min 22 March 2023

    Who invented the Telescope? What were the first things discovered thanks to Telescopes? How far back in time can the newest Telescopes see?…

  • Why are Donuts called Dough Nuts?

    15 min 20 March 2023

    How were Doughnuts invented? What shape were early Doughnuts? Why do Doughnuts have holes in the center?…

  • What happens if you get bit by... a Tick?

    17 min 17 March 2023

    Do Ticks drink your blood? How many kinds of Ticks are there? How long have Ticks been around... annoying people and dinosaurs?…

  • How do Thunderstorms form?

    17 min 15 March 2023

    What exactly is Thunder? What's louder, Thunder or Lightning? How can you tell how far away Lightning is striking?…

  • Is Zeus more powerful than Superman?

    19 min 13 March 2023

    How did the Greek Gods influence today's superheroes? Who was the mightiest of all Greek Gods? What powers did the Greek Gods have?…

  • Why are most Pencils yellow?

    16 min 10 March 2023

    Who invented the Pencil? Why do Pencils have numbers on them? Do Pencils really contain lead?…

  • Was Mozart playing music professionally at just 5 years old?!?

    16 min 8 March 2023

    What made Mozart one of the greatest musicians of all time? How many different pieces of music did he create? And did Mozart die from being sick or, was he... poisoned?…

  • Could Mermaids actually exist?

    15 min 6 March 2023

    How did the legend of Mermaids (big & little) begin? Are Mermaids a lucky or unlucky omen for Sailors? What famous explorer claimed to have seen Mermaids?…

  • Did people used to travel a lot by... Blimp?

    18 min 3 March 2023

    Why is a Blimp called a Blimp? How does a Blimp fly? Were Blimps once used by the military?…

  • How many US states could fit inside Alaska?

    16 min 1 March 2023

    How did the US get Alaska? What makes Alaska so unique and important? What famous atmospheric phenomenon can be seen in the skies of Alaska?…

  • What will the Cars of the Future be like?

    13 min 27 February 2023

    Do Flying Cars already exist? Why isn't everyone driving a flying car? Will Flying Cars lead to more or less problems on the ground?…

  • What kind of musical instrument is the Piano?

    16 min 24 February 2023

    When, where and how was the piano invented? How does a Piano make such amazing sounds? Why does a piano give musicians the most musical range?…

  • Why are Flamingos pink?

    17 min 22 February 2023

    How many different types of Flamingos are there? Why do Flamingos stand on one leg? Do people really eat... Flamingo poop?…

  • What causes Asteroids to break free and attack planets?

    16 min 20 February 2023

    Where do Asteroids come from? Could an Asteroid hit Earth without warning? How many Asteroids are there in our Solar System?…

  • Was it once illegal to go... Bowling?

    15 min 17 February 2023

    How did Bowling start? Was Bowling once part of a religious ceremony? Why do you have to wear crazy shoes to go Bowling?…

  • Does Stonehenge actually possess magical powers?

    17 min 15 February 2023

    What exactly is Stonehenge? Who built it and why? And how did they get all those huge rocks there?…

  • Does your Dog dream about... You?

    15 min 13 February 2023

    How do we know if animals dream? Do Dogs have nightmares? Can a dog go for a sleep walk?…

  • How does The Gulf Stream protect you against solar radiation?

    15 min 10 February 2023

    What exactly is The Gulf Stream? What causes The Gulf Stream? How does The Gulf Stream keep the Earth cool?…

  • If Mercury is so close to the sun... why is it freezing?

    16 min 8 February 2023

    What's it like on the surface of Mercury? Where did Mercury get its name? How long is a day on Mercury?…

  • What is the greatest Aviation Mystery of all time?

    16 min 6 February 2023

    Where did Amelia Earhart's plane go missing? What made Amelia Earhart an aviation pioneer? Will the mystery of Amelia Earhart ever be solved?…

  • Why are there usually cute animals in Bedtime Stories?

    19 min 3 February 2023

    What makes a Story... a Bedtime Story? When did people start telling Bedtime Stories to help kids fall asleep? What were the first Bedtime Stories?…

  • What is the mysterious creature known as... the Jackalope?

    16 min 1 February 2023

    What two creatures is a Jackalope a combination of? Are Jackalopes really real? How did the legend of the Jackalope begin?…

  • Who invented Time as we know it today?

    14 min 30 January 2023

    Why is a minute 60 seconds? Why is an hour 60 minutes? Which came first, measuring time, or clocks?…

  • What happens if you're Lactose Intolerant and eat dairy?

    16 min 27 January 2023

    What exactly is Lactose Intolerance? Why are some people unable to eat dairy? If you're Lactose Intolerant, does that mean you can never eat ice cream again?…

  • What's the fastest anyone's ever solved a Rubik's Cube?

    17 min 25 January 2023

    Was there actually a Rubik who invented a toy cube? What is the secret to solving a Rubik's Cube? Can people solve a Rubik's Cube while blindfolded?…

  • Who thought to add Jelly to Peanut Butter sandwiches?

    12 min 23 January 2023

    What was early Peanut Butter like? What is jelly made of? How did the PBJ sandwich become so popular?…

  • What should you do if you're feeling... Stressed out?

    19 min 20 January 2023

    Where does Stress come from? What happens in your body when you're feeling Stressed out? Do animals also feel Stressed out too?…

  • Is Infinity the largest number?

    18 min 18 January 2023

    How big IS infinity? In this very special episode of Who Smarted? the Trusty Narrator meets Thanos, learns about how big infinity is, builds an Infinity Cube, and discovers a number so big there isn't enough room for it in the universe.…

  • What causes a Tornado to form?

    16 min 16 January 2023

    How long does the average tornado last? What makes tornadoes so dangerous? Where can you find Tornado Alley?…

  • Is Friday the 13th actually an unlucky day?

    17 min 13 January 2023

    How did Friday the 13th come to be considered unlucky? Why is 13 thought to be an unlucky number? Are superstitions real?…

  • Where does Electricity come from?

    19 min 11 January 2023

    What exactly is, Electricity? How was Electricity discovered? And who really discovered it?…

  • Why do you have Fingernails?

    14 min 9 January 2023

    Are Fingernails really made from non-living cells? Why is there a white half-moon on your Fingernails? Why do they grow longer than we need them to?…

  • What superpowers does an Axolotl have?

    16 min 6 January 2023

    What is an Axolotl? Why do they look so interesting and cute? Where does the name Axolotls come from and does it really mean, 'Water Monster'?…

  • Why do Lice want to live on your head?

    15 min 4 January 2023

    What exactly are lice? How do lice feast on your scalp? How can you get rid of lice (or avoid them in the first place?)…

  • Who came up with the idea to drop a ball on New Years Eve?

    18 min 2 January 2023

    Why do we celebrate New Years Eve? Why do people use noisemakers on NYE? What are wildest New Year's Eve celebrations around the world?…

  • Is Snowboarding easier to learn than Skiing?

    17 min 30 December 2022

    How does a snowboard work? Who invented snowboarding? What is the craziest snowboard trick?…

  • How can you tell a real Smile from a fake one?

    16 min 28 December 2022

    What causes you to smile? How does a smile work? Is Smiling healthy for you?…

  • What was the very first Breakfast Cereal?

    15 min 26 December 2022

    Who invented breakfast Cereal? How did Cereal become such a popular breakfast food? Why do you add milk to cereal?…

  • Did the Ancient Aztecs, Incas & Mayans invent Salsa for their chips?

    14 min 23 December 2022

    What does the word Salsa mean? What is Salsa made of? What different kinds of Salsa are there?…

  • What's the difference between a Swamp, a Marsh & a Wetland?

    17 min 21 December 2022

    How are Swamps formed? What creatures live in Swamps? Where can you find the biggest Swamps in the world?…

  • How does a tree become Paper?

    16 min 19 December 2022

    How did paper & the printing press change the world? What is paper made of? Is there too much paper in the world right now?…

  • How many aircraft can an Aircraft Carrier carry?

    16 min 16 December 2022

    How does a fighter jet land on an Aircraft Carrier? How fast can an Aircraft Carrier go? What do the people working on an Aircraft Carrier do?…

  • Why do you Fart?

    15 min 14 December 2022

    Why are some Farts loud & others quiet? Why do Farts smell? Should you hold in your Farts?…

  • How did the Sandwich get its name?

    15 min 12 December 2022

    Where does the word lunch come from? Who invented the concept of eating lunch? What are the most popular lunch foods of all time?…

  • How are you able to see Colors?

    17 min 9 December 2022

    How many colors are there? What are you actually seeing when you see white or black? What are the different categories colors come in?…

  • How do you keep from acting 'Sus' in Among Us?

    15 min 7 December 2022

    What is the video game Among Us about? What was its original name? How do spot the imposter?…

  • How do Carnivorous Plants digest insects?

    16 min 5 December 2022

    Why do some plants eat meat? Where can you find Carnivorous Plants? Could a Carnivorous Plant actually eat... a person?…

  • What defenses does Cinderella's Castle have against an attack?

    16 min 2 December 2022

    Why did people used to build Castles? What are the different parts of a Castle? How do you go to the bathroom in a Castle?…

  • Is there a way to win a Coin Toss?

    16 min 30 November 2022

    How did flipping a coin start? Is flipping a coin really a 50/50 chance? Do all coins flip the same?…

  • How does a tropical storm become a Hurricane?

    16 min 28 November 2022

    What causes Hurricanes to form? What are the different storm categories? What makes a Hurricane so deadly?…

  • Is it impolite NOT to slurp your Ramen?

    15 min 25 November 2022

    What exactly is Ramen? Where did it come from? How many different flavors of Ramen are there?…

  • Which came first - Roller Skates or Rollerblades?

    16 min 23 November 2022

    How was the Roller Skate invented? How has Roller Skating evolved over the years? How fast can you go on Roller Skates?…

  • How does candy get its Flavor?

    16 min 21 November 2022

    Where do Flavors come from? How are strange Flavors created? How can they get plants to taste like meat?…

  • What are the different types of Pollution?

    17 min 18 November 2022

    What causes Pollution? What is the worst type of Pollution? What can you do to help reduce Pollution?…

  • Do beaver Dams generate electricity?

    16 min 16 November 2022

    Why do we build Dams? What different kinds of Dams are there? What makes the Hoover Dam one of the greatest engineering feats of all-time?…

  • Is it your Sweat that stinks... or you?

    15 min 14 November 2022

    What is your sweat made of? Where does sweat come from? How does sweat actually help you?…

  • How many people live aboard the International Space Station?

    16 min 11 November 2022

    What is the International Space Station? How many countries take part in it? How fast does it travel around the Earth?…

  • How do Salt & Pepper affect the taste of your food?

    16 min 9 November 2022

    What are Salt & Pepper made from? Why are they always used together? How did they become the most popular seasonings?…

  • How does your Heart make blood?

    14 min 7 November 2022

    What is your Circulatory System? How does your Heart work? How much blood does your Heart pump out every hour?…

  • What was it like to be a Gladiator in the Colosseum?

    19 min 4 November 2022

    Why was The Roman Colosseum built? What kind of events took place in the Colosseum? What secrets lie beneath the Colosseum?…

  • Are Space Aliens listening out for us?

    17 min 2 November 2022

    Are Space Aliens real? What is the likelihood that Space Aliens exist? Do Aliens have to be smart?…

  • Why do you Trick or Treat on Halloween?

    16 min 31 October 2022

    How did Halloween first start? How has Halloween evolved over the years? How did Halloween go from serious to fun?

  • How many different types of Animation are there?

    17 min 28 October 2022

    How are drawings or figures turned into Animation? Did Animation actually start in Ancient Egypt? What were the earliest Animations like?…

  • How many times can something be Recycled?

    17 min 26 October 2022

    How does Recycling work? Why is Recycling so important? What could happen if you don't Recycle?

  • How is Sugar made?

    14 min 24 October 2022

    How was sugar discovered? What happens in your body & brain when you eat sugar? Why is too much sugar not good for you?

  • What happens in your brain & body during a Hug?

    16 min 21 October 2022

    What is the purpose of a Hug? Can Hugs actually make you healthier? Do animals like to be Hugged?

  • Does Camping actually make your brain happier?

    16 min 19 October 2022

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  • What are the craziest Roller Coasters in the world???

    16 min 17 October 2022

    Our friends at MEL Science are back with amazing monthly at-home science kits for YOU - a nd a special discount for our Smartypants. Use code SMARTY at MEL Science or just go to this link and get started doing science, every month, right at home!…

  • Why do Bagels have holes?

    16 min 14 October 2022

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  • What did people do before… Toilets?

    17 min 12 October 2022

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  • Which came first... the knife, spoon or fork?

    16 min 10 October 2022

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  • Does getting poked by Acupuncture needles hurt?

    17 min 7 October 2022

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  • Why is it bad luck to open an Umbrella indoors?

    17 min 5 October 2022

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  • How many species of Cats are there?

    16 min 3 October 2022

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  • How does your brain learn a new Language?

    16 min 30 September 2022

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  • How do heavy Boats float?

    17 min 28 September 2022

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  • Can Worms regrow their head?

    15 min 26 September 2022

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  • Can your Freckles…disappear?

    15 min 23 September 2022

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  • How do Movies trick your brain?

    17 min 21 September 2022

    Check out our friends at the National Children's Museum new season of their science, technology, and engineering podcast adventure for kids , STEAM Daydream. Search for STEAM Daydream in your podcast app or check out their website.…

  • How did a Volcano help invent the Bicycle?

    15 min 19 September 2022

    Who invented the Bicycle? How are you physically able to balance on a bike? Is it true you never forget how to ride a bike?…

  • Is YAWNING Really CONTAGIOUS???

    16 min 16 September 2022

    Why do you yawn? What other creatures yawn? Do friends really make you yawn more than strangers?…

  • How do Competitive Eaters eat so much???

    16 min 14 September 2022

    What is Competitive Eating? What crazy foods are their eating competitions for? How do Competitive Eaters expand their stomachs?…

  • Does having a Fever actually help you?

    14 min 12 September 2022

    How does your Immune System protect you? Why do you get a runny nose? How does sleep affect your Immune System?…

  • Do Koalas poop 360 times a day???

    15 min 5 September 2022

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  • Can you go back in Time?

    16 min 29 August 2022

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  • Who came up with the awesome idea of Ice Cream Trucks?

    16 min 22 August 2022

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  • Why are your Armpits so stinky?

    16 min 15 August 2022

    What do your Armpits do? How do they help keep you cool? What are lymph nodes?…

  • Who was the very first Marvel Superhero?

    18 min 8 August 2022

    How did Marvel Comics get its start? Who created the Marvel shared universe? How did Superman help save Marvel Comics?…

  • How do you become a Clown?

    17 min 5 August 2022

    Why do Clowns exist? Are Clowns meant to be funny or scary? Why do Clowns wear big shoes and red noses?…

  • Why does milk, and not water, keep spicy foods from burning?

    16 min 3 August 2022

    What makes spicy foods spicy? What is the Scoville Heat Scale? What are the spiciest peppers in the world?…

  • How do they build super tall buildings?

    16 min 1 August 2022

    What inventions allowed buildings to get taller and taller? What were some of the first skyscrapers ever built? Are buildings really built to sway in the wind?…

  • Were the first Pillows...rocks?

    16 min 29 July 2022

    Who invented the Pillow? Why were early Pillows so expensive? Did people really decide who to marry based on the Pillow they owned???…

  • How do Plants eat?

    17 min 27 July 2022

    Can plants tell what time of day it is? What happens to plants at night? How long can a cactus go without water?…

  • How do you win at Minecraft?

    16 min 25 July 2022

    What are the craziest things you can build in Minecraft? How was the Creeper accidentally created? What makes Minecraft so addicting to play?…

  • How does a Rocket escape Earth's gravity?

    17 min 22 July 2022

    When were the first rockets invented? How does a rocket ship work? What animals have taken a rocket to space?…

  • What makes Smartphones so smart?

    16 min 20 July 2022

    How, why and when were smartphones invented? What's the difference between a cell phone and a smartphone? How powerful is a smartphone?…

  • What takes longer to digest - candy or carrots?

    16 min 18 July 2022

    What makes up your Digestive System? How do you get nutrients from food? How long does digestion take from eating to pooping?…

  • Why aren't Humans as tall as Giraffes?

    16 min 15 July 2022

    What factors determine Human Growth? When do you grow the most? Is there a way to know how tall you'll be?…

  • Is the banana going... extinct?

    16 min 13 July 2022

    Why are all bananas exactly alike? Who created the banana? Are Bananas actually berries?…

  • How much bigger is a Queen Bee?

    14 min 11 July 2022

    How and why do Bees make honey? Are Drone Bees lazy? How fast do Worker Bees fly?…

  • Which condiment came first - Ketchup or Mustard?

    18 min 8 July 2022

    Who invented Ketchup? How many kinds of Mustard are there? Which one should you put on your hotdog?…

  • What part of the Earth is as hot as the Sun?

    18 min 6 July 2022

    How was the Earth formed? What is the Earth made of? Are Earth days actually getting... longer?…

  • Why are there Fireworks on the 4th of July?

    17 min 4 July 2022

    What are fireworks made of? How do they explode into cool colors & shapes? How have fireworks evolved?…

  • Is a Poison Ivy rash contagious?

    16 min 1 July 2022

    What is in Poison Ivy that humans are allergic to?  How do you treat Poison Ivy? Are dogs & cats allergic to Poison Ivy?…

  • Was Ben Franklin the richest man in America?

    16 min 29 June 2022

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  • How were the classic Board Games invented?

    16 min 27 June 2022

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  • What happens if the Polar Ice Caps melt?

    16 min 24 June 2022

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  • Why are Pandas black & white?

    17 min 22 June 2022

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  • Why do you need to pee?

    17 min 20 June 2022

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  • How did Pokémon become one of the most popular franchises ever?

    17 min 17 June 2022

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  • Which country has the most Pyramids?

    18 min 15 June 2022

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  • Did Leonardo da Vinci really collect dead bodies to study?

    16 min 13 June 2022

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  • Are Petrified Forests Scary?

    17 min 10 June 2022

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  • Why are some Rodents considered pets and others pests?

    17 min 8 June 2022

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  • Was it fun to be a Pirate?

    16 min 6 June 2022

    What were real life Pirates like? How did Pirates strike fear on the ocean? How did a bunch of sea criminals get their own Disney ride & film franchise?…

  • Why don't you fly out of a Water Slide?

    16 min 3 June 2022

    Who came up with the concept for Water Slides? How do Water Slides work? Where can you find the craziest Water Slides?…

  • What makes a bird... a Raptor?

    17 min 1 June 2022

    How big do Birds of Prey get? How well can a Hawk or Eagle see? How fast can the fastest Raptors fly?…

  • Could a Black Hole pull you inside?

    15 min 30 May 2022

    How strong is the gravitational force of a Black Hole? What causes Black Holes to appear? What would happen if a Black Hole appeared in our Galaxy?…

  • Why do your Socks always go missing?

    17 min 27 May 2022

    Who invented socks? What were the earliest socks like? Did early humans actually stuff leaves and grass in their shoes?…

  • What's the difference between Tortoises & Turtles?

    17 min 25 May 2022

    Do Turtles really live inside their shells? What are Turtle shells made of? Why do Turtles walk slow but swim fast?…

  • Why do we blow up Balloons for birthday parties?

    15 min 23 May 2022

    Why were early Balloons made from cat guts & cow intestines? What gas made early Balloons explode? Besides parties, what else can Balloons be used for?…

  • How much air does a Scuba tank hold?

    19 min 20 May 2022

    What is Scuba an acronym for? How are you able to breathe underwater? Why should you spit in your mask before diving into the water?…

  • Why are they called French Fries if they weren't invented in France?

    17 min 18 May 2022

    Who actually invented the French Fry? Are French Fries healthy for you? What planet would be the best to make French Fries on?…

  • Why do you Poop?

    15 min 16 May 2022

    How many times a day should you Poop? Why does Poop come in different colors? Why is your Poop shaped liked that?…

  • Has anyone ever been hit by a Meteorite?

    16 min 13 May 2022

    What's the difference between a Meteor, Meteoroid and Meteorite? What causes meteors to form? Why do Meteor showers happen around the same time each year?…

  • Why are Narwhals known as the Unicorn of the Sea?

    17 min 11 May 2022

    Is a Narwhal's long tusk actually a tooth? Which animal is the Narwhal a relative of?  How long can Narwhals stay underwater? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who invented the Action Figure Toy?

    14 min 9 May 2022

    How were Barbie dolls & G.I. Joe figures created? How did they become so popular/ How have these toys evolved over the years? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do things disappear in The Bermuda Triangle because of... Earth farts?

    18 min 6 May 2022

    Why is The Bermuda Triangle so mysterious? Is there any scientific evidence to explain the mystery of The Bermuda…

  • How do Brain Chemicals make you happy?

    17 min 4 May 2022

    What are the different types of Brain Chemicals? What causes Brain Chemicals to be released? Do different Brain Chemicals cause different types of happiness? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Does the Moon protect the Earth?

    15 min 2 May 2022

    How was the Moon formed? What is the Moon made of? How does the Moon affect life on Earth? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are everyone's Fingerprints really different?

    16 min 29 April 2022

    Why do you have Fingerprints? What are the 3 types of Fingerprints? Do animals also have unique Fingerprints? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why are Pretzels... pretzel shaped?

    17 min 27 April 2022

    Which country invented the Pretzel? What were early pretzels like? Are Pretzels seen as a sign of good luck and fortune? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do your Eyes work?

    14 min 25 April 2022

    How are your eyes connected to your brain? What do the different parts of your eye do? How do human eyes differ from animal eyes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do Wombats really use their butts to fight off predators?

    18 min 22 April 2022

    What exactly are Wombats? Why do they dig such amazingly long tunnels? Do Wombats actually rescue other animals during a wildfire? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who actually invented Baseball?

    16 min 20 April 2022

    Why are there 3 strikes; 4 balls; 3 outs in Baseball? How did they decide on 9 innings? Why is every ballpark different? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What makes you Allergic to certain things?

    16 min 18 April 2022

    What are the most common Allergies? What happens in your body during an Allergy attack? Can Allergies ever be cured or go away? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do Owls use their poop to catch their dinner?

    17 min 15 April 2022

    What makes Owls such awesome hunters? Do Owls really stay up all night? What crazy trick do Owls use to see behind them? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Is Saturn going to lose its rings one day?

    18 min 13 April 2022

    What is the surface of Saturn like? What are Saturn's rings made of? Could one of Saturn's moons support... life??? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What makes the Rainforest one of the most unique places on Earth?

    17 min 11 April 2022

    How important is the Rainforest to life on Earth? How many animals call the Rainforest home? What are the different types of Rainforest? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How did the Herbivores protect themselves from the Carnivores?

    19 min 8 April 2022

    Why were some dinosaurs Herbivores? How big did Herbivores get? What did Herbivores do all day? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What are some of the weirdest & wildest foods you'll find at a Fair?

    17 min 6 April 2022

    How was the Ice Cream Cone invented? How do you make Cotton Candy? Where did the Corn Dog come from?For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who invents more new words, kids or adults?

    15 min 4 April 2022

    What is Slang? Where do cool new Slang words come from? What is still the most popular Slang word of all time? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Can you use a Geyser to wash your clothes?

    18 min 1 April 2022

    What is a Geyser? How does a Geyser work? Should you ever throw anything into a Geyser? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do Cucumbers become Pickles?

    16 min 30 March 2022

    What is the pickling process? Why are certain foods pickled? What other foods besides Cucumbers can be pickled? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Could Bigfoot actually exist?

    15 min 28 March 2022

    Where has Bigfoot been sighted? Are there organizations dedicated to finding Bigfoot? Are there versions of Bigfoot all over the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How tall are the biggest waves in the world?

    16 min 25 March 2022

    What causes ocean waves? What are the different parts of a wave? Why do waves make you seasick? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do your fingers get wrinkly in the pool or bathtub?

    16 min 23 March 2022

    Why do you get goosebumps when you're cold? Is your funny bone a bone? What other strange body quirks do you have? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What's the Fastest you're allowed to drive on the Highway?

    14 min 21 March 2022

    How many miles of Highway are there in America? How do Highways get their numbers? Could a plane land on the Highway? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What does the Periodic Table of the Elements do?

    18 min 18 March 2022

    What are Elements? How and why did we arrange them in a Table? How the heck are you supposed to read this thing??? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are Plastics destroying the Earth??

    17 min 16 March 2022

    What is plastic made of? How was plastic invented? What are ways plastics are both good and bad for the environment? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How are Galaxies formed?

    15 min 14 March 2022

    How big is the Milky Way Galaxy? How many Galaxies are there? Is the Andromeda Galaxy really going to crash into the Milky Way Galaxy (us???). For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are Mummies real???

    17 min 11 March 2022

    What inventions did the Ancient Egyptians create? Why did the Ancient Egyptians build pyramids? Were only wealthy Egyptians mummified? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why should you never give a Kangaroo a carrot?

    17 min 9 March 2022

    Why are Kangaroos such good jumpers? What do you call a group of Kangaroos? Is it true, Kangaroos can't move backwards? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How does a microwave oven heat up your Hot Pockets?

    15 min 7 March 2022

    How was the microwave oven accidentally invented? What are microwaves? Why should you never put metal in a microwave oven? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who really invented the Potato Chip?

    17 min 4 March 2022

    Why are Potato Chips so deliciously addictive? Why is there so much air in a bag of potato chips? What are the strangest chip flavors in the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why is your ear full of Wax???

    18 min 2 March 2022

    Why is the human body filled with so much gross stuff? Why do you get crusty eyes in the morning? Why does your body produce so much snot??? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How does your brain turn Sound Waves into Sound?

    14 min 28 February 2022

    What are Sound Waves? What causes vibration? How does pitch and frequency affect sound?

  • Why do Caterpillars turn into Butterflies?

    18 min 25 February 2022

    What happens inside a cocoon? Why are Butterflies called Butterflies? Why are some Butterflies' wings so colorful? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Was there really a time when cars didn't have seatbelts?

    18 min 23 February 2022

    When were seatbelts invented? How does a seatbelt work? How were Crash Test Dummies able to get people to wear their seatbelt? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why is it you can smell other people but not yourself?

    13 min 21 February 2022

    How does your sense of smell work? How many different scents can your nose pick up? How does your sense of smell affect how you taste food? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What makes a train move down the tracks?

    17 min 18 February 2022

    What different kinds of trains are there? Where will you find the most trains? How fast will trains go in the future? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do Animals Cry?

    16 min 16 February 2022

    Did you know you actually cry three different kinds of tears? How are tears made? Why do tears taste kinda yummy (and salty)? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Where would you rather live, Mars or Venus?

    14 min 14 February 2022

    Are there volcanos on Mars & Venus? Which planet is closest to Earth? Which planet is more habitable? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why are footballs shaped so... not round?

    18 min 11 February 2022

    Who invented football? What two sports were combined to become football? How have the rules and equipment changed over time? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who decided what instruments should be in an orchestra?

    20 min 9 February 2022

    What does 'orchestra' mean? How are orchestras arranged? What is the biggest section of an orchestra? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What are Gummy Bears made out of?

    14 min 7 February 2022

    How were Gummy Bears invented? Why are they shaped like bears? What color is a pineapple Gummy Bear? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Which video game character has appeared in the most games?

    18 min 4 February 2022

    How did Nintendo change the way you play video games? What does 'Nintendo' even mean? Where did Super Mario get his start? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why are Great White Sharks called Great Whites?

    17 min 2 February 2022

    How do Great White Sharks keep the ocean in balance? How do Great White Sharks sneak up on their dinner? Are Cows more deadly than Great White Sharks? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How can you make chores or homework fun?

    13 min 31 January 2022

    Where does Motivation come from? How do you get motivated to do things you don't want to do? How can you turn annoying tasks into games? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Which money is dirtier - coins or dollar bills?

    16 min 28 January 2022

    Why is money valuable? What did people used to use for money? How do they keep people from making fake money? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Which famous board game lets YOU be a detective?

    17 min 26 January 2022

    What is the mystery game Clue based on? Why are the characters in Clue all named after colors? What the heck is a Conservatory? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do kids need Braces on their teeth?

    13 min 24 January 2022

    Who invented Braces? How do Braces work? What does an Orthodontist do? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com

  • Did Humans once have... tails???

    17 min 21 January 2022

    Why do animals have tails? Why are some animal tails long & hairy and others short & stubby? Why did dinosaurs have huge tails? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Mission to Mars!

    5 min 20 January 2022

    Ever dream of visiting Mars? How about CAMPING on Mars? That's what you're about to do in this special episode of Who Smarted? from our Smartycamp: SPACE CAMP. Ready for more? Click here for the full space camp experience!…

  • Who invented the Question Mark???

    17 min 19 January 2022

    How did people read before punctuation? Where did the different punctuation marks come from? What are some of the craziest new punctuation marks? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What delicious sandwich is made with just 3 ingredients?

    12 min 17 January 2022

    Who thought of putting peanut butter & jelly together? How did PB&J become one of the most popular sandwiches? Is PB&J healthy for you? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why are there 26 letters in the Alphabet?

    16 min 14 January 2022

    Who came up with the Alphabet we use today? What are some letters that didn't make the cut? Who invented The Alphabet Song? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Special Episode: Space Camp!

    7 min 13 January 2022

    Have you ever dreamed of going to space, or becoming an astronaut? Come journey with us to the solar system in this sample from the launch of SMARTYCAMP: Space Camp. If you want more, go for the full Space Camp journey!…

  • Which road helped the Continental Army defeat the British in the Revolutionary War?

    16 min 12 January 2022

    What are roads made of? Why are some roads paved and others are just dirt? What causes potholes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How many different kinds of Noodles are there?

    17 min 10 January 2022

    What are noodles made of? Why do noodles come in so many different shapes and sizes? Why is it a bad idea to mix different kinds of noodles? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do humans have as much body hair as chimpanzees?

    17 min 7 January 2022

    Why are humans hairy? Why do we grow hair in some places and not others? Why do some people lose their head hair as they get older? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do Dolphins and Whales sleep with one eye open?

    16 min 5 January 2022

    Do fish sleep? How can sea creatures sleep if they have no eyelids? How do marine mammals breathe while they sleep? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why are sneakers called... 'sneakers'?

    14 min 3 January 2022

    Who invented the sneaker? Why do sneakers give you better traction? How did waffles, race cars and basketball cause sneakers to become the most popular shoe? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What crazy ways do people celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world?

    18 min 31 December 2021

    When did people first start celebrating New Year’s Eve? Why should you make loud noises on NYE? Why does a ball drop to celebrate NYE? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How did Monopoly become one of the most popular games of all time?

    16 min 29 December 2021

    Who was the true inventor of Monopoly? Where do the properties get their names from?  Why was the original Monopoly board round-shaped? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What keeps the ocean from flying into space?

    14 min 27 December 2021

    What exactly is gravity? How does gravity affect everything in the universe? What would happen if there was no gravity? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do so many people love playing Minecraft?

    16 min 24 December 2021

    How was Minecraft first invented? What was Minecraft's original name? Is the world of Minecraft really infinite? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What tricks do Supermarkets use to get you to buy things?

    17 min 22 December 2021

    Where does all the food in the Supermarket come from? Why are fruits & veggies always the first thing you see in a Supermarket? Where does all the unsold food go? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How did Cavemen help invent NERF toys?

    15 min 20 December 2021

    Why is NERF called... NERF? What is NERF made of? What NERF toy helped turn NERF into one of the biggest toy brands ever? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What would happen if you never went to Sleep?

    14 min 17 December 2021

    Why do kids need so much sleep? What should you do if you have trouble sleeping? What happens during the 5 stages of Dreaming? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Where did the Happy Birthday song come from?

    18 min 15 December 2021

    Why do people blow out candles on their birthday? Why are most birthday cakes round? What are some of the strangest birthday rituals around the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the smallest bone in the human body?

    15 min 13 December 2021

    How does your ear work? Why are your ears shaped like that? Can your sense of hearing affect your balance? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What happens to your trash after you throw it out?

    17 min 10 December 2021

    Where does your garbage wind up? How is trash weighed and sorted? What's the difference between a landfill and a garbage dump? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Does Uranus smell like... farts?

    17 min 8 December 2021

    Why are Uranus and Neptune known as the twin planets? Why is Uranus called Uranus? Why are Uranus and Neptune blue? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What makes a Mirror a mirror?

    14 min 6 December 2021

    Why do some objects reflect light? Why do you look different in photos than in the mirror? Is your mirror image truly you? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How many different kinds of Bridges are there?

    17 min 3 December 2021

    How were the oldest bridges made? How have bridges evolved over the years? What is the tallest bridge in the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Were most of Disney's hit movies based on ancient Fairy Tales?

    14 min 1 December 2021

    What makes a story a Fairy Tale? How did two brothers create 100's of Fairy Tales? Did people once believe in Witches, Fairies and Giant Ogres? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Could Chocolate one day <poof> disappear???

    17 min 29 November 2021

    How is chocolate made? Was early chocolate bitter and gross tasting? Who helped pioneer the evolution of chocolate to become the #1 sweet treat in the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did Picasso try to steal the Mona Lisa?

    18 min 26 November 2021

    Why is Picasso considered one of the greatest artists of all-time? What styles did Picasso work in? Why were some of his paintings so weird??? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do Emojis count as a language?

    15 min 24 November 2021

    How were Emojis created? What does the word 'Emoji' mean? What are the most popular Emojis? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the strangest looking mammal on earth?

    14 min 22 November 2021

    What makes the platypus so different? Where can you find the platypus? Are platypuses venomous? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Were left-handed people once considered...evil?

    16 min 19 November 2021

    What makes someone right or left-handed? What does it mean to be mixed-handed? Can being lefty give you an advantage in baseball? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who thought putting raw fish on rice was a good idea?

    16 min 17 November 2021

    What exactly is sushi? Where was sushi invented? What TV show helped sushi become popular in the US? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How does Music affect your Brain?

    15 min 15 November 2021

    Why do low notes make you feel scared? Why does some music make you feel happy? Can music make you see shapes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What makes Popcorn pop???

    17 min 12 November 2021

    Who invented Popcorn? Can any type of corn be made into popcorn? Why was Popcorn once not allowed in movie theaters? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How much warning do we have before an earthquake strikes?

    18 min 10 November 2021

    What causes an earthquake? What do volcanoes and earthquakes have in common? What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in an earthquake? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do people laugh at farts?

    15 min 8 November 2021

    What happens in your body when you laugh? Why do we laugh at inappropriate things or when we're nervous? Is laughing good for you? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do mosquito bites itch so much?

    17 min 5 November 2021

    Do mosquitoes eat your blood? Do all mosquitoes spread diseases? Why don't we just kill all the mosquitoes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is Glass made of?

    17 min 3 November 2021

    How was glass discovered? How is glass molded into so many things? Why is glass sometimes clear and sometimes colorful? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are Boogers actually one of your superpowers?

    13 min 1 November 2021

    What are Boogers? Why do people pick their noses? Is nose-picking unhealthy besides being gross? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why is Halloween associated with scary things?

    16 min 29 October 2021

    How did Halloween start? Why do people wear costumes on Halloween? Was Halloween once more about tricks than treats? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Were the first TACOS made from animal hearts???

    17 min 27 October 2021

    How did tacos become so popular? Who invented the hard shell taco? Is Taco Bell considered Mexican food? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the oldest living thing on planet Earth?

    13 min 25 October 2021

    How old is the oldest tree? Why are trees so crucial to life on Earth? How do trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How can you get over your fear of Roller Coasters?

    16 min 22 October 2021

    How do roller coasters work? What were the earliest roller coasters like? What are the craziest Roller Coasters in the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What does a scab on your knee & Captain America have in common?

    17 min 20 October 2021

    Why do scabs form? What are scabs made of? Should you pick at your scabs? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com

  • Can you imagine a time before humans cooked their food?

    14 min 18 October 2021

    How long have humans been cooking their food? What are the benefits of cooking your food? How does cooking your food enhance the flavor? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why should you never say LEGOS when playing with LEGO bricks?

    19 min 15 October 2021

    Who invented LEGO? What does the word LEGO mean? How have LEGO toys evolved over the years? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How destructive can a Volcano be?

    15 min 13 October 2021

    How do volcanoes form? What causes volcanoes to erupt? What's the difference between lava & magma? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why does it hurt so much when you bite your tongue?

    16 min 11 October 2021

    What is your tongue made out of? How do your taste buds work? How does your tongue help you speak? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Could a giant storm on Jupiter really destroy the Earth?

    16 min 8 October 2021

    What are Jupiter's greatest mysteries? Why is a day shorter on Jupiter than on Earth? What is Jupiter's great red spot made of? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are you drinking the same water as the Dinosaurs?

    16 min 6 October 2021

    How does the rain cycle work? What causes rain, snow and hail? What would happen if it stopped raining? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Can everyday objects suddenly EXPLODE???

    15 min 4 October 2021

    What causes an explosion? How have explosions helped advance society? How do you keep things from exploding? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Is seeing a comet really a sign of bad things to come???

    16 min 1 October 2021

    What are comets made of? How old is the ice on a comet? Did Halley ever see Halley's comet? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the sun made of?

    12 min 29 September 2021

    How far away is the sun? How important is the sun to life on planet Earth? Will the sun ever 'go out?' For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What does the way you greet someone ('Sup?) say about you?

    14 min 27 September 2021

    How did 'Hello?' become the word you say when you answer the phone? Why was the handshake invented? How do animals greet each other? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Can you make complex drum beats... with your mouth?

    16 min 24 September 2021

    What is Beatboxing? How are your vocal chords able to make so many crazy sounds? What are some simple beatbox beats you can learn to do? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do you need to brush your baby teeth that are going to fall out?

    14 min 22 September 2021

    What did people use to brush their teeth before the toothbrush was invented? What food can be used as an emergency toothbrush? How much toothpaste should you use? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What happens if you eat moldy food?

    14 min 20 September 2021

    Where does mold come from? Why is mold so colorful? Why do some foods need mold to taste good? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What do Mac & Cheese and the Declaration of Independence have in common???

    16 min 17 September 2021

    Who invented Mac & Cheese? How has Mac & Cheese changed over the years? What caused Mac & Cheese to become so popular? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Eeeek, are spiders dangerous to humans???

    14 min 15 September 2021

    Why are most spiders not only not harmful, but actually helpful to people? What is the super gross way spiders eat their prey? What are spider webs made out of? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How can you defeat the Worry Monster living inside of you?

    16 min 13 September 2021

    Where does anxiety and nervousness come from? Why do you get so scared you can't even move? How can something as simple as breathing make anxieties go away? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are rainbows real, or just a crazy illusion?

    14 min 10 September 2021

    How do rainbows magically appear? What are rainbows made of? How many colors are really in a rainbow? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do some animals make good pets?

    16 min 8 September 2021

    Which animals can be pets and which should just be animals? What do all pets have in common? What are some of the craziest pets people own? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How can you make cool Movie Sound Effects using everyday items at home?

    15 min 6 September 2021

    Can you tell a real sound effect from a fake one? Why do some sound effects for movies, TV shows or podcasts need to be specially created?  What does a Foley Artist do? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Is it possible to build a Transformers car/robot... in real life?

    17 min 3 September 2021

    How were Transformers invented? What role did Marvel play in their origin story? Were the earliest versions made of tuna fish cans? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the most popular cookie in the world?

    14 min 1 September 2021

    How were cookies first invented? What role did kids play in making cookies so popular? Who decided to put chocolate chips in cookies? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the complex system inside you controlling your every move?

    15 min 30 August 2021

    How does your Nervous System cause you to run, jump, dance and...pee? What do the millions of neurons in your brain do? How is it you're able to use your five basic senses? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did you know the Calendar we all use is full of... mistakes?

    18 min 27 August 2021

    Why are there 12 months in a year? Why do the months have different amounts of days? Where do the names of the months come from? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How is an Opera a lot like a Marvel Movie, pop music, and Star Wars?

    15 min 25 August 2021

    Why is an opera a lot cooler than you might think? Do you have to be large to be an opera singer? Which modern singers have a connection to opera? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Does school start too early?

    16 min 23 August 2021

    Why do kids (and adults) need a bedtime? Why is it so hard to get up in the morning? How can you make yourself fall asleep? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What would happen to Earth if there were no... clouds?

    16 min 20 August 2021

    What are clouds made of? What are the different types of clouds. How much does a cloud weigh? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did America's greatest inventor get kicked out of school?

    13 min 18 August 2021

    How many things do you use that Thomas Edison invented? At what age did Edison invent his first invention? How could one person invent 1000 different things? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Who would win in a fight - an Alligator or a Crocodile?

    15 min 16 August 2021

    How are Gators and Crocs different? How long have they been around? How are mean ol' Gators and nasty Crocs beneficial to the planet? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How can a giant, heavy airplane fly???

    16 min 13 August 2021

    How was the airplane invented? Who popularized air travel by flying across the Atlantic Ocean? How many planes takeoff and land every single day? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How much do most people sweat in a day?

    16 min 11 August 2021

    Why do you sweat when you're nervous? How does sweat help cool you off? Does sweat... stink? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What's the coolest way to get around on 4-wheels?

    14 min 9 August 2021

    How was the skateboard invented? What caused skateboarding to become super popular? Where do the crazy names of skateboard tricks come from? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Were early guitar strings really made out of... cow guts?!?

    15 min 6 August 2021

    How did a bow and arrow lead to the invention of the guitar? How do guitars make such cool sounds? Why do guitars have a hole in them? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do some people eat super gross foods?

    17 min 4 August 2021

    How did early humans know which foods to eat, and which to avoid? What are some of the craziest food discoveries? Are some foods safe to eat, but also... deadly? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How many Muscles do you have in your face?

    17 min 2 August 2021

    What are muscles made of? How do your muscles work? Do you have to injure your muscles to make them bigger & stronger? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the most dangerous type of storm on the planet?

    16 min 30 July 2021

    How do Hurricanes form? What do storm categories mean? How do Hurricanes get their names? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the most popular lunch food of all time???

    15 min 28 July 2021

    Who invented lunch? How has lunch evolved? What inventions helped turn lunch into many people's favorite meal of the day? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did you know there’s a battle raging INSIDE YOU every day?

    14 min 26 July 2021

    What is an antibody? How does your immune system protect you? What is your microbiome? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why does soda pop make you burp?

    17 min 23 July 2021

    Who invented soda pop? Why was Coca-Cola, Pepsi & Dr. Pepper originally sold as medicine? How do they get the bubbles in soda pop? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How come you don't have to be afraid of Polar Bears in Antarctica?

    18 min 21 July 2021

    How do animals survive living in Antarctica? Which animal can you find the most of in Antarctica? What's the most ferocious animal in Antarctica besides the Killer Whale? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do you turn Pizza into Poop?

    16 min 19 July 2021

    What takes longer to digest - Carrots or Cookies? How does your body digest food? Which is longer, your large or small intestine? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did Nikola Tesla invent a Death Beam to try and end all wars?

    16 min 16 July 2021

    Who was Nikola Tesla and what did he invent? Who won the electricity wars - Tesla or Edison? Did Tesla invent the car named after him? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did Whales once live on land as furry creatures the size of cats???

    17 min 14 July 2021

    How did whales evolve? How did whales get to be so big? Do whales have fingers? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What does my Pee... say about Me?

    16 min 12 July 2021

    How and why do we pee? What color should your pee be? What do your kidneys and bladder do? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why did the first basketball games always end in big fights?

    14 min 9 July 2021

    How was basketball invented? Why were the early games played inside a giant cage? Why are basketballs orange? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the secret cure for when you're feeling low-energy?

    15 min 7 July 2021

    How long is the perfect nap? What does your brain do while you're sleeping? Why is taking a nap better than chugging a Red Bull to wake yourself up? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Is your Heart made of Blood?

    14 min 5 July 2021

    Where does blood come from? What do your veins and arteries do? How do nutrients and oxygen reach every part of your body? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do Fireworks explode into Smiley Faces?

    17 min 2 July 2021

    Who invented Fireworks? How are Fireworks able to make so many cool colors and shapes? Why do we set off Fireworks on July 4th? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How did big bad wolves turn into friendly cuddly dogs?

    16 min 30 June 2021

    How many types of dogs are there? What traits do different dog breeds have? Do dogs have eyebrows? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why do babies have more bones than kids or adults?

    15 min 28 June 2021

    How many bones do you have in your skull? Are your bones stronger than concrete or steel? What part of your body has the most bones? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Is there really seaweed in ice cream???

    16 min 25 June 2021

    How is ice cream made? Why doesn't it freeze solid like ice? Should you refreeze melted ice cream? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What do the Lion King, In the Heights and West Side Story have in common?

    14 min 23 June 2021

    Who was William Shakespeare? What modern stories are based on Shakespeare's plays? How was Shakespeare like the Marvel movies of his time? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Which of your 5 Basic Senses is most important?

    16 min 21 June 2021

    Can humans smell as well as dogs? Does your brain compensate if a sense doesn't work well? Do you have more than 5 senses? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why does Broccoli make you fart?

    13 min 18 June 2021

    How was broccoli invented? Why is broccoli called broccoli? What are fun ways to get kids to eat broccoli? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do you make a jelly bean taste like vomit?

    16 min 16 June 2021

    What gives foods their flavors? How does a Flavorist make one food taste like another? How do you make a plant taste like meat? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What is the most popular board game of all time?

    13 min 14 June 2021

    When was chess invented? Can a kid become a chess grand master? How did chess pieces get their strange names? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why is Pizza so delicious?

    15 min 11 June 2021

    How long have people been eating Pizza? Where does Pizza Come From? What Is the most popular Pizza Topping? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Is American Cheese actually cheese?

    16 min 9 June 2021

    Who discovered cheese? How is cheese made? What is American Cheese made of? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com

  • Could a forest really catch fire all by itself???

    16 min 7 June 2021

    Is a wildfire and a forest fire the same thing? How do you put out a raging wildfire? What are some ways to prevent wildfires? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why did Pluto get kicked out of the Planets Club?

    16 min 4 June 2021

    What are Dwarf Planets? How many Dwarf Planets do we know about? Why isn't the Moon a planet? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • If Sugar is so bad for us - why do we eat so much of it???

    14 min 2 June 2021

    What is sugar made from? How does sugar affect your body, brain and teeth? Is it okay to have just a little sugar? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do Octopuses escape from their tanks at the aquarium?

    18 min 31 May 2021

    What crazy, and cool things are Octopuses capable of? Why do Octopuses have 3 hearts and blue blood? Why is it 'Octopuses' and not 'Octopi'?…

  • What do Unicorns, Bald Eagles and Shamrocks have in common?

    17 min 28 May 2021

    Why is the Unicorn the National Symbol of Scotland? Why do we have National Symbols? Which animal represents the most countries? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why are you able to remember your scary nightmares?

    16 min 26 May 2021

    What causes nightmares to happen? What happens in your brain during a nightmare? Are there any ways to keep from having nightmares? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How do vaccines make you safe from diseases?

    17 min 24 May 2021

    How were vaccines first discovered? What diseases have been wiped out by vaccines? How do we know vaccines are safe? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Can a vampire bat turn you into a vampire???

    16 min 21 May 2021

    Are bats really blind? How do bats help the ecosystem? Are bats dangerous to humans? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How did Amelia Earhart become the greatest unsolved mystery of all time?

    16 min 19 May 2021

    Who was Amelia Earhart? What aviation records did Amelia set? What was Amelia's last flight like? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How could biting your nails make you sick?

    14 min 17 May 2021

    What is the purpose of finger & toenails? If nails are made of dead cells, how do they grow? How do your nails reveal what's going on inside of you? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Do flies barf on your food???

    15 min 14 May 2021

    Are flies good or bad for the environment? How long have flies been on Earth? Do flies really eat poop? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Was early gum really made from charcoal and chalk?

    15 min 12 May 2021

    How was gum invented? What did people chew on before gum? Why is bubble gum pink? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Can you cuddle with a hibernating bear?

    15 min 10 May 2021

    Why do some animals hibernate? Why don't humans hibernate? How many Big Macs would a bear need to eat to prepare for hibernation? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How soon until cars can fly?

    13 min 7 May 2021

    When was the first flying car invented? Why aren't people driving flying cars today? What else will cars do in the future? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • How did the Barbie Doll help create the Action Figure?

    14 min 5 May 2021

    How were Barbie and GI Joe toys created? What important role did the Ken doll play for both Barbie and GI Joe? How have Barbie and GI Joe evolved over the years? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Why does everyone go nuts for donuts?

    15 min 3 May 2021

    Who invented the modern donut? Why are they called donuts? Why do donuts have holes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are today's superheroes based on The Greek Gods?

    19 min 30 April 2021

    How did Zeus become the king of the Gods? Why were the Greek Gods invented? Which superheroes and superpowers are based on The Greek Gods. For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What happens to your food after you eat it?

    16 min 28 April 2021

    What is the digestive process like? How does your body get nutrients from food? What crazy things happen inside your stomach and intestines? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Did Christopher Columbus ever see a mermaid?

    15 min 26 April 2021

    Where did the legend of Mermaids come from? Which famous explorers saw Mermaids? What are wicked Mermaids called? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Should you wear a bicycle helmet during a tornado?

    16 min 23 April 2021

    How do tornadoes form? Are tornadoes more powerful than hurricanes? What should you do if a tornado is coming? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Will another asteroid hit Earth soon?

    16 min 21 April 2021

    How are asteroids formed? What causes asteroids to leave their orbit and fly towards Earth? What would happen if a huge asteroid was headed right for us? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Are worms like superheroes saving the planet?

    15 min 19 April 2021

    How do worms move with no arms or legs? What do worms eat? How are worms good for the Earth? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • Could a plant eat a person?

    16 min 16 April 2021

    Do some plants eat animals? How do plants digest insects? Where do Venus Fly Traps live? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…

  • What did people write on before paper?

    16 min 14 April 2021

    Who invented paper? How is paper made? How has paper changed the world? For more info and free activity guides go to www.WhoSmarted.com .…

  • What does your dog dream about?

    15 min 12 April 2021

    Do dogs dream like people? Do dogs have nightmares? Can dogs sleepwalk? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

  • Did some dinosaurs survive extinction?

    16 min 9 April 2021

    What modern animals are relatives to the dinosaurs? Which animals are even older than dinosaurs? What critter survived two mass extinctions? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy…

  • Are there other planets like Earth in the Universe?

    16 min 7 April 2021

    What makes a planet habitable? How many other habitable planets are there? Could the existence of habitable planets mean there is other life in the Universe? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

  • How come you never forget how to ride a bike?

    15 min 5 April 2021

    Who invented the bicycle? How did early bicycles differ from today's bikes? How are you able to balance on your bike? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art…

  • Did real life pirates actually say Arr?

    16 min 2 April 2021

    How long have Pirates existed? What was it like being on a pirate ship? Who were some of the greatest Pirates of all time? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https:…

  • Is honey really made from bee vomit?

    14 min 31 March 2021

    How many bees live in a hive? How do bees make honey? What are the roles of the queen, drones and worker bees? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

  • Do skyscrapers really sway back and forth?

    16 min 29 March 2021

    How tall are the tallest skyscrapers? What were some of the earliest tall structures?Does time go faster at the top of a skyscraper? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy …

  • Why do noodles come in so many shapes?

    17 min 26 March 2021

    Who invented noodles? How many kinds of noodles are there? Are noodles good for you? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

  • What makes clowns both funny & scary?

    16 min 24 March 2021

    Who were the first clowns in history? What role do clowns play in society? How do you become a professional clown?…

  • Which eating utensil was once considered... evil?

    16 min 22 March 2021

    Who invented the fork, spoon, and knife? How did people eat before utensils? Which utensil is the oldest, the newest...and the most evil? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Po…

  • Are head lice really just tiny vampires?

    15 min 19 March 2021

    What exactly are lice? How do lice feast on your head? How do you get rid of lice (or avoid them in the first place)? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…

  • Who is the greatest board game maker of all-time?

    16 min 17 March 2021

    When did people start playing board games? How were the classic board games invented? What is the most popular board game of all? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at …

  • Why do we all love using Emojis?

    15 min 15 March 2021

    Who invented emojis, and why? How many emojis are there? What is the most popular Emoji? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

  • Can animals change sex?

    14 min 12 March 2021

    Can animals change from male to female and female to male? Which animals change sex and why? How are changes in the environment causing more animals to change sex? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

  • What would happen if you went into a Black Hole?

    15 min 10 March 2021

    How are black holes formed? What would happen if a black hole appeared in our solar system? How do scientists locate black holes in the galaxy? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Priv…

  • How many creatures live in the rainforest?

    17 min 8 March 2021

    Why are rainforests so important? How much rain falls in the rainforest? What are the different levels of the rainforest? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://…

  • Are video games good for your brain?

    14 min 5 March 2021

    What was the very first video game? How did video games become so popular? How much video games should you play a day? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/…

  • Why do you add milk to breakfast cereal?

    15 min 3 March 2021

    How was breakfast cereal invented? What magical ingredient made cereal so popular? What is the most popular cereal of all time? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at ht…

  • What happens when two galaxies collide?

    13 min 1 March 2021

    How many galaxies are in the universe? How are Galaxies formed? How close is the nearest galaxy? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…

  • Are allergies just a big misunderstanding?

    16 min 26 February 2021

    What are allergies? What happens in your body during an allergic attack? If you're allergic to something, will that ever go away? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at …

  • Is your pet kitty cat really a tiny tiger?

    15 min 24 February 2021

    How similar are big and little cats? How did little cats become so popular? Why can't small cats roar? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a…

  • Where do cool new words come from?

    14 min 22 February 2021

    What is slang? How are new words created? What's the most popular slang word of all? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

  • What does your Poo say about You?

    14 min 19 February 2021

    Why does your poop look nothing like the foods you ate? Why is poop so disgusting and smelly? Where did the word Poop come from? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at h…

  • Why do we need braces to straighten our teeth?

    13 min 17 February 2021

    What were early dental braces like? Why are your teeth so crooked? How do braces work? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

  • Why is an hour 60 minutes?

    14 min 15 February 2021

    How did they tell time before clocks? How did they come up with hours, minutes and seconds? What do AM and PM mean? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

  • Are cookies really just little cakes?

    14 min 12 February 2021

    How were cookies accidentally invented? Who came up with the chocolate chip cookie? Why are they called cookies? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

  • Who has better eyes - humans or animals?

    14 min 10 February 2021

    How do your eyes work? What are the different parts of your eye? Why do some people need to wear glasses or contact lenses? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https:…

  • Were early balloons really made from animal guts?

    14 min 8 February 2021

    Why do we blow up balloons at parties? What gas was originally used to make balloons float? What else are balloons used for? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at htt…

  • Why are Gummy Bears, bears?

    14 min 5 February 2021

    Who invented Gummy Bears? What shape were Gummy Bears originally? How many Gummy Bears are sold each year? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

  • Why is Mars more popular than Venus?

    15 min 3 February 2021

    Which would be the better planet to live on? What is the surface of Mars and Venus like? Why are we always exploring Mars and not Venus? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Pol…

  • Did Leonardo da Vinci invent the original Batmobile?

    16 min 1 February 2021

    Who was da Vinci? What were his most famous works of art? What was the Italian Renaissance? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…

  • Can you land a plane on the highway?

    15 min 29 January 2021

    Who built the first highways in America? How many highways are there? How do Interstates get their numbers? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

  • Why are trees crucial to human's survival?

    13 min 27 January 2021

    How do trees clean the air? How do trees breathe? Do trees die in the winter when they shed their leaves? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

  • What's Cooking?

    14 min 25 January 2021

    Why do humans cook their food? Did humans always cook their food? What are some different ways to cook food? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

  • Is your Tongue your most important body part?

    15 min 22 January 2021

    What is a tongue for? What are those bumps on your tongue? How does taste work? For free home activities sign up at www.WhoSmarted.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

  • How did waffles help create sneakers?

    14 min 20 January 2021

    Who invented sneakers? How did sneakers become so popular? Why are they called sneakers? For free home activities sign up at www.whosmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

  • Is Bigfoot Real?

    15 min 18 January 2021

    Is Bigfoot Real or imagined? When did tales of a mysterious ape/human creature first begin? How does the legend of Bigfoot play into myths of strange hairy creatures all over the world? What are Cryptozoologists? More at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/l…

  • How was the moon formed?

    15 min 15 January 2021

    What is the Moon made of? How long would it take to drive to the Moon if you drove 100 mph? What does the Moon smell like? How does the Moon affect the ocean? How cold does it get on the Moon? Get great free activities at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/…

  • How does your nose work?

    13 min 13 January 2021

    What is Smell? Why do you need to smell things? Which animal holds the record for how far away it can detect a smell? All this and more on today's episode #38 SMELL + free activity guide at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

  • How was radiation discovered?

    14 min 11 January 2021

    How did a woman named Marie discover radiation? What do you call the machine at the doctor’s office that takes pictures of your insides? How did Marie Curie use radiation and radioactivity to save lives during World War I? How many Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie…

  • Why is mold an ingredient in gummy bears?

    14 min 8 January 2021

    Is mold an animal or a plant? Why is mold so colorful? What color is most mold? Why is mold an ingredient in gummy bears? Free activity guide at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

  • How can you motivate yourself?

    13 min 6 January 2021

    What is motivation? Why do we do the things we do? How can you turn boring chores into fun activities? And what should you do when you're struggling to finish a project? Find out all this and more about motivation, and get the free activity guide at www.WhoSma…

  • What are boogers and what are they for?

    13 min 4 January 2021

    What are boogers? Where do they come from? What do they for your body? Why do we like to pick them? Are they safe to eat? Find out all this and more and get your free activity guide at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See…

  • What causes things to explode?

    15 min 1 January 2021

    What makes things explode? Why do some things like a firework blow up with a bang? Which everyday items are unstable enough that they can be explosive? Plus get free kid-friendly activities at www.WhoSmarted.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

  • Who really invented peanut butter & jelly?

    13 min 30 December 2020

    Who invented the PB&J? Are PB&J sandwiches actually healthy for you? Do folks eat PB&Js all over the world or just in America? Find out more & get your free activity guide at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy P…

  • How does a microwave oven work?

    16 min 28 December 2020

    How was the microwave oven accidentally invented? How do microwaves work to cook everything from frozen pizza to popcorn? Why should you never put metal in a microwave? Your smart elementary school kid will learn about all this and more, and there's more free …

  • Wait, you shouldn't be afraid of spiders?

    12 min 25 December 2020

    How many species of spiders are there? How strong are spider webs? Should you be afraid of spiders? And don't forget to check out our dozens of other 15 minute educational episodes on your favorite podcast app or www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener …

  • What causes a volcano?

    15 min 23 December 2020

    Today's episode is about VOLCANOES! Listen up as Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire and your trusty narrator, Jerry take a fun journey to an active volcano in search of lava! Questions we answer on today's episode: What's the difference between magma and lava? How …

  • Why do we say hello?

    14 min 21 December 2020

    Today's episode is all about the history of GREETINGS and it's full of great questions & answers about how and why humans say "Hello!" Questions we answer include: How did the word, "Hello" become the standard way we answer the phone? Why do we shake hands? Wh…

  • Why are fairy tales so powerful?

    14 min 16 December 2020

    Quick question: who wrote the story for the movie FROZEN? Obviously it was a Hollywood screenwriter working for Disney, right? Nope! Jennifer Lee may have written the SCRIPT (she also directed the movie too, becoming the first woman to write/direct a film gros…

  • What if the sun went out?

    12 min 14 December 2020

    Quick question: How long would it take for the light to go out on earth if the sun stopped working? 30 seconds? 2 seconds? 8 minutes? If you said 8 minutes - you're right! To be exact, it would take 8 minutes and 20 seconds before we knew that the sun stopped …

  • How old is the water you're drinking?

    17 min 11 December 2020

    Quick question: How old is the water you drink, shower in, or cook with? 4 seconds, 4 days, or 4 billion years old? If you said 4 billion years old, you're RIGHT! That glass of water you drank today is the same water the DINOSAURS drank! So how does the rain c…

  • How does a guitar work?

    16 min 9 December 2020

    What does a bow & arrow have to do with the guitar? Discover the history AND the science of the guitar on today's episode of Who Smarted? Your kids will discover how primitive hunters likely invented the idea of playing music on a string. They will learn that …

  • How do ears work?

    16 min 7 December 2020

    Thanks so much for listening to our podcast, WHO SMARTED? But here's a silly question... HOW are you able to listen to it? With your EARS of course! But how do your ears work? How do three tiny bones in your ear help amplify sound and translate sound waves to …

  • Do opera singers have to be large?

    16 min 4 December 2020

    What do you think of when you think of an opera singer? Most people think of a large lady in a hat with horns! But on today's episode you'll learn opera singers come in all shapes and sizes. Now, we know some kids might think of opera as long, loud and boring,…

  • How does your immune system work?

    14 min 2 December 2020

    No one likes being sick. The fever, fatigue, and the nasty stuff that comes out of you is NO FUN! But how much of what happens to you when you're sick is caused by GERMS, and how much is actually your body's IMMUNE SYSTEM helping you? Take a journey with us in…

  • How did mirrors come from volcanoes?

    15 min 30 November 2020

    Mirror, mirror on the wall...why do I see my reflection at all? On this 12 minute episode of Who Smarted? our Evil Queen will learn how her Magic Mirror works, why we all look different in photos than in the mirror, the science behind how mirrors are made, and…

  • Why do some people pee when they laugh?

    15 min 27 November 2020

    Laughter is a great way to release stress, bond with friends & family, and just have fun. It's also why some people end up accidentally WETTING themselves! On this episode of WHO SMARTED?, we'll visit a disastrous rehearsal of Romeo & Juliet -- where the probl…

  • Why doesn't ice cream freeze solid like ice?

    16 min 25 November 2020

    Who doesn't love ice cream? Well - on this episode of Who Smarted? it turns out that our special guest Ice doesn't love our OTHER special guest Cream - but maybe by the end of the episode they'll figure out how to work together. (Spoiler alert: they do!). And …

  • What good is a sound wave if you can't surf on it?

    15 min 23 November 2020

    Waves - we usually think of them as something we do when saying goodbye, or when we're at the beach. But there's a kind of invisible wave we interact with all the tie. Sound waves are always around us, and somehow our brain turns these pulses of pressure into …

  • Where is the end of the rainbow?

    15 min 20 November 2020

    On this episode of Who Smarted? a friendly leprechaun enlists the help of his new digital assistant O'Siri to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Spoiler alert: There is no pot of gold, because there is no end of the rainbow! Turns out rainbows are…

  • Why are dogs so cute?

    16 min 18 November 2020

    People love dogs! And what's not to love? Dogs are loyal, helpful, kind, & fill our hearts with joy (and our brains with oxytocin!) They make wonderful companions which is why, during the pandemic, dog adoption rates have doubled, and in some places there are …

  • How does music give you feelings?

    16 min 16 November 2020

    Children love music! (YES, we know, adults do too!) And one reason is because music creates emotions in your brain. But ever wonder how music causes your brain to feel emotion? Why do screechy high note and rumbly low notes make you feel scared? And why do maj…

  • Why do you have to sleep?

    14 min 13 November 2020

    Kids love to stay up past their bedtime - and so do grownups! But why do we have bedtime at all? Why is sleep so important, and why does it naturally happen at night? And what does sleep have to do with memories, unicorns, and a flying trapeze? All your questi…

  • How is the platypus nature's mash-up?

    14 min 11 November 2020

    Today's special guest Thor is a charming Platypus, a creature so odd that when scientists first saw a specimen they assumed it was a taxidermy hoax. Learn about how this crazy animal mashup happened and how the platypus can see through mud on today's episode o…

  • Why are basketballs orange?

    13 min 9 November 2020

    What does a bad snowstorm and a bucket of peaches have to do with basketball? And why are basketballs orange? Find out on today's bouncy episode of Who Smarted? www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https…

  • How do you escape from inside a whale?

    16 min 5 November 2020

    OK you'll probably never be stuck inside a whale, but by spending this episode inside one of these amazing creatures, you'll discover how much you and the whale have in common! And for free educational resources for parents & teachers, check out www.WhoSmarted…

  • How did a drought make skateboards popular?

    14 min 4 November 2020

    A drought made skateboards popular, but how? And how did skateboards get their shape? Get ready for a smooth ride through history on this episode of Who Smarted?  For more kids' skateboarding resources check out: Skate Like A Girl https://www.skatelikeagirl.co…

  • How can you be less anxious?

    16 min 2 November 2020

    Anxiety - it isn't just for adults! On this episode of Who Smarted? kids get tips on where anxiety comes from and how to manage it. Get ready to slay the worry monster on Who Smarted? www.whosmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See …

  • Why do you have to brush your teeth?

    14 min 30 October 2020

    The toothbrush was invented in jail - by a prisoner! How did that happen? And how did toothbrushing become a regular daily activity in the 1950s? You'll travel to Egypt, London, and more in this episode that will get your kids excited to brush! For more great …

  • Why does broccoli smell so bad?

    13 min 28 October 2020

    What's that smell? It's broccoli! In this episode you'll get a new appreciation for broccoli, learn who invented it, how to make it taste good, and even find out how to make it not smell so bad! You'll journey from ancient Rome to America on a time-bending adv…

  • How did Thomas Edison invent more than 1,000 things?

    13 min 26 October 2020

    How did a home-schooled kid become the greatest inventor of all time? To this day no one holds more invention patents than Thomas Edison! Find out and inspire your kids on today's fun-filled episode of Who Smarted? And please like & follow us on Facebook for m…

  • How do movie sound effects work?

    14 min 23 October 2020

    Explosions, lasers, fire, footsteps - these are the audio cues that bring movies and TV shows to life. But most of them are created AFTER the movie is shot, in a sound effects process called Foley Art. Learn about how sound effects work and how kids can make t…

  • Why is pizza so delicious?

    14 min 21 October 2020

    What's the real story behind pizza? We love it plain, with toppings, to go, and while we watch TV - American's alone eat 3 BILLION pizzas a YEAR! Find out the history of pizza on this week's episode of Who Smarted? And get the free study guide at www.WhoSmarte…

  • If gravity stopped working, what would happen?

    14 min 18 October 2020

    What goes up must come down, right? But why? And what is gravity? Find out all this and more on this fun, game-filled episode of Who Smarted? and get the free study guide and home activities at www.WhoSmarted.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

  • What is Who Smarted? (Trailer)

    2 min Season 1 Trailer 25 September 2020

    Who Smarted? is the fun 3-times weekly short educational podcast for elementary school kids from the creators of the hit educational TV series BRAIN GAMES and BRAINCHILD. Who Smarted? helps makes kids better global citizens by teaching them not just facts, but…

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