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Science for every curious mind curious mind

Pick your age group and we'll guide you to the perfect shows, episodes, vocabulary, and activities — made exactly for you.

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Little Scientists

AGES 5–8

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Best shows: Little Lab Challenges

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Junior Scientists

AGES 9-12

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Best shows: Earth Explorer · Build-It Science

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Teen Scientists

AGES 13-17

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Best shows: DNA Detectives · Robot Lab Radio

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Teachers & Parents

Adult Educators

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Teacher Packs · Standards · Homeschool

Real science.

For everyone.

247 episodes across 18 science topics. Stories, vocabulary, activities, and printables — designed for curious minds from 5 to 99, at home and in the classroom.

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Biology

Cells, DNA, living systems — how life works at every scale

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247

Episodes

18

Topics

84+

Printables

40

Countries

✅ Ad-Safe for Kids  ·  📋 NGSS-Aligned  ·  🎧 Full Transcripts  ·  🔬 Science Accuracy Promise  ·  💛 Family-Made  ·  🌍 40+ Countries

Every topic all in one place

Click any topic to explore its episodes, vocabulary, activities, and printables. Filter by science category below.

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Applied Science & Engineering

16 episodes

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Astronomy

18 episodes

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Chemistry

22 episodes

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Computational AI

12 episodes

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Geology

15 episodes

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Human Anatomy

18 episodes

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Biology

29 episodes

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Environmental Science

20 episodes

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Meteorology

13 episodes

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Botany

14 episodes

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Genetics

11 episodes

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Microbiology

14 episodes

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Oceanography

12 episodes

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Physics

20 episodes

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Psychology

10 episodes

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Renewable Energy

11 episodes

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Science History

9 episodes

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Zoology

20 episodes

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Latest Episodes

Fresh science stories every week — filter by age to find exactly the right episode for you.

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Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

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aearth explorer club

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

21 min

Science shows for every age

Each show is crafted for a specific age group — accurate, fun, and impossible to stop listening to.

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Little Lab Challenges

10 Episodes

6–8 min per episode

Words that build understanding

Every episode has a free vocabulary pack — pronunciation audio, phonetics, definitions, and printable flashcards.

Photosynthesis

foh-toh-SIN-thuh-sis

The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food and release oxygen.

Metamorphosis

met-uh-MOR-fuh-sis

A major change in body form during an animal's life cycle — like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

Tectonic Plate

tek-TON-ik playt

A large piece of Earth's rocky outer shell that moves slowly, causing earthquakes and forming mountains.

Neuron

NYOO-ron

A specialised cell that transmits electrical signals through the nervous system — the building blocks of the brain.

Activities & Experiments

Every episode extends beyond listening — into real experiments, engineering challenges, and nature observations you can do at home or in class.

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EXPERIMENT

Build a Mini Ecosystem

The science of magma, pressure, and Earth's most dramatic eruptions.

Ages 7–14

Ecology

ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Make a Simple Circuit

Use basic materials to build a working circuit with a bulb. Explore series and parallel connections.

Ages 8–14

Physics

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LAB ACTIVITY

Grow Your Own Bacteria

A safe, supervised experiment growing bacteria from everyday surfaces — see the invisible world!

Ages 10+

Microbiology

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OBSERVATION

Make a Rain Gauge

Build a simple rain gauge from a plastic bottle and track local rainfall over two weeks.

Ages 6-12

Meteorology

Printables that make learning stick

Every episode has a free printable. From simple colouring sheets for young scientists to full NGSS lesson plans for classrooms.

Vocabulary flashcards for every episode

Hands-on experiment instruction sheets

Colouring + activity pages (ages 5–8)

NGSS-aligned discussion guides

Season bundles with 20+ activities each

Classroom licence packs for group use

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Earth Science Pack

12 activities · All ages

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Chemistry Pack

10 activities · Ages 10+

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Biology Pack

8 activities · Ages 9+

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Teacher Bundle

40+ items · All grades

Your science guides

Every Brainiac Bunch show has its own mascot character who guides listeners through the science adventure.

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Freddy

Science Storyteller

Freddy loves asking "Why?" — host of Freddy & Fix's Silly Science, turning every big question into a brilliant adventure for little scientists.

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Pixel

Robot Lab Assistant

Freddy's robot best friend who loves experiments, data, and facts. Pixel always knows the science behind the magic.

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Zia

Zoology Explorer

Zia is a curious lion who roams the wild asking questions about every creature he meets. Bold, brave, and brilliant.

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Eco

Earth Scientist

Panda is calm, wise, and endlessly curious about the planet — volcanoes, weather, oceans, and everything in between.

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Ask the Brainiac Bunch ✨

Got a science question? Our team of science-loving hosts will answer it — and the best questions get featured in a future episode!

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Unlock all printables, bonus episodes, full season packs, and classroom resources — while supporting a family-made science network. 💛

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Scientist

$6/mo

All printables— unlimited

Bonus episodes monthly

Episode activity packs

Early access to new shows

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Expert

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Everything in Scientist

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Teacher lesson plans

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"My 7-year-old asks for Freddy & Fix every car ride. She's started calling herself a scientist. Nothing else has ever managed that." 

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Parent · Homeschool

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"I use Earth Explorer every Monday. The NGSS notes are genuinely useful and my students beg for more. The printables save me hours of prep." 

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Mr. Chen

5th GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER

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"DNA Detectives made my 14-year-old voluntarily interested in biology. Actual science, not watered-down. He listened without being asked." 

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Dr. Patel

PARENT & PEDIATRICIAN

For Parents & Teachers

Quick facts about how to use the Brainiac Bunch Podcast Network with your kids and students.

Episode length

- ⏱ Most episodes are between 8–25 minutes, perfect for car rides, quiet time, or short lessons.

Age tracks

Clear Age Tracks- 👨‍👩‍👧 Little Brainiacs (5–8), Science Explorers (9–12), and Future STEM Leaders (13–17) so you can easily choose the right fit.

Safety / Ad Policy

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-🛡 Kid-Safe Listening – No violent content, no explicit language. Any sponsor messages or ads are kid-appropriate and limited.

Educational Value

-📚 – Supports NGSS-style science practices, inquiry skills, critical thinking, and cross-curricular listening.

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