But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids podcast

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

 

#271

How is candy made?

Who invented candy? Why is it so sweet? Why does hard candy melt in your mouth? How are ca... more

17 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:42

17 Oct 2025


#270

Why do horses sleep standing up?

Why are horses so big? Why do horses have tails and manes? How do their legs move? Are the... more

03 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:55

03 Oct 2025


#269

When did volcanoes start existing?

Volcanoes have been erupting on Earth for BILLIONS of years, and they’re still creating ne... more

19 Sep 2025

26 MINS

26:01

19 Sep 2025


#268

How are glaciers formed?

But Why went somewhere really cool - literally - and we’re taking you along! We visited Só... more

05 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:09

05 Sep 2025


#267

How does wildfire smoke travel so far?

Have you noticed especially hazy skies where you live over the last few summers? While man... more

29 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:49

29 Aug 2025


#266

Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

Have you ever seen a puffin? With their bright beaks, orange feet and black and white colo... more

22 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:34

22 Aug 2025


#265

Who invented the English language?

Where did the English language come from? Why do words have silent letters? Why do some pe... more

08 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:30

08 Aug 2025


#264

Chameleons, jellyfish and ballerinas! Check out But Why Bites

For today’s episode, we’re doing something a little different! We’re going to be listening... more

25 Jul 2025

14 MINS

14:02

25 Jul 2025


#263

Who created math problems?

Who created math problems? Why does one plus one equal 2 and not 11? Why do numbers go on ... more

11 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:10

11 Jul 2025


#262

Why do some people like spicy food?

Ever wondered why some spices burn your throat while others tickle your nose? Or why some ... more

27 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:28

27 Jun 2025


#261

Why do we need to use sunscreen?

It’s summer and that means slathering yourself with sunblock before you’re allowed to go r... more

13 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:15

13 Jun 2025