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There are 1547 episodes in the Thinking topic.

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How are our brains different from other animals’ brains?
^{00:07:02 | April 11th, 2025}

Have you ever looked at an animal and wondered what they were thinking? Us, too! What’s going on in a bobcat’s brain, a newt’s noggin, or a mouse’s mind? We asked science writer and author of Innovative Octopuses, Half-Brained Birds, and More Animals with Magnificent Minds Christina Couch to help us find the answer.

Tag vs. Hide and Seek: an exhilarating debate
^{00:33:40 | April 10th, 2025}

Today’s debate is a fun-filled face-off between two timeless playground favorites. It’s Tag vs. Hide and Seek! Story Pirate, improviser and motion capture actor Nick Kanellis will demonstrate speed and agility for Team Tag while Story Pirate Peter McNerney will use stealth and strategy for Team Hide and Seek. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!

Why does corn have hairs on it?
^{00:05:14 | April 9th, 2025}

Have you ever peeled the leaves off of an ear of corn and noticed the white hairy-looking stuff tucked inside? What is that, anyway? We asked chef and cookbook author Kenji Lopez-Alt to help us find the answer.

Why do donuts have “nut” in the name?
^{00:06:57 | April 7th, 2025}

If you ask us, donuts are one of the most delicious treats in the world. Chocolate frosted with rainbow sprinkles, cinnamon twists, powdered sugar, strawberry jelly-filled, we love them all! But why are they called donuts? We asked food historian Sarah Lohman to help us find the answer.

153. Liv asks: What if clocks were bananas and monkeys ate time?
^{00:18:30 | Season: 9 | Episode: 153 | April 7th, 2025}

Today, we learn about Mr. Eric as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his past? Lessons include: Our past helps shape who we are today, even the parts that aren’t so great; new challenges are always scary, but they can help us learn about ourselves.

How are records made?
^{23:58 | Episode: 258 | April 4th, 2025}

How are records made? How does a record player make sound? Why are we still listening to and buying records when there are so many digital ways to listen to music?! But Why visits Gold Rush Vinyl in Austin, Texas to learn how little plastic beads become brightly colored records that can play back your favorite music or sounds.

Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis: a celestial debate
^{00:32:51 | April 3rd, 2025}

Today’s debate is an out-of-this-world throwdown between two dazzling sky spectacles – Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis! Improviser, writer, and podcast host Meghan Wolff will rep the mighty, moon-shadowed mystery of Team Eclipses while improviser, content creator, and podcast host Maria Bartholdi will help the swirling, shimmering colors of the Northern Lights shine for Team Aurora Borealis. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!

349. Layton asks: What if bedrooms could clean themselves?
^{00:31:17 | Season: 9 | Episode: 349 | March 31st, 2025}

After saving a hundred video game worlds, Pipey-O just wants to sit down and play some video games. Too bad his room is a mess! Can he get some help from the Million-Hand-Headed Hydra? Lessons include: Everyone needs to relax sometimes, but not all activities are as relaxing as they seem; describe a video game out loud to find its real value.

Podcasts about: Thinking

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There are 1547 episodes in the Thinking topic.

How are our brains different from other animals’ brains? 00:07:02 | April 11th, 2025

Tag vs. Hide and Seek: an exhilarating debate 00:33:40 | April 10th, 2025

Why does corn have hairs on it? 00:05:14 | April 9th, 2025

Why do donuts have “nut” in the name? 00:06:57 | April 7th, 2025

153. Liv asks: What if clocks were bananas and monkeys ate time? 00:18:30 | Season: 9 | Episode: 153 | April 7th, 2025

How are records made? 23:58 | Episode: 258 | April 4th, 2025

Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis: a celestial debate 00:32:51 | April 3rd, 2025

349. Layton asks: What if bedrooms could clean themselves? 00:31:17 | Season: 9 | Episode: 349 | March 31st, 2025