But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Jane Lindholm

Booking Overview

This is an educational interview show built around children’s questions, with external guests who are subject-matter experts in science, wildlife, journalism, sports, and other accessible areas of knowledge. Agencies could credibly pitch scientists, educators, researchers, conservation professionals, journalists, and other specialists who can explain complex topics clearly to children; booking difficulty is medium because strong expertise and a compelling fit for a specific kid-generated question are important.

Metrics

Episodes: 296

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 93.8k subscribers

Instagram: 6.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@vpr.net

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Host

Jane Lindholm - Jane Lindholm is the host of Vermont Public’s But Why, an educational podcast that answers children’s questions about the world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Subject-matter expertise in science, wildlife, sports, language, nature, or other child-relevant topics, along with the ability to explain specialized information clearly and engagingly to young listeners.

Required Achievements:

Leadership or specialist roles at respected scientific, educational, zoological, media, or sports organizations, Public-facing communication experience in a specialized field, Relevant podcast, journalism, research, or educational experience

Recent Guest Discussions

John O'Meara - Planets, The Solar System, Planetary Formation, Planetary Environments, Storms, And Dwarf Planets

Marco Wendt - Animal Play, Animal Behavior, Pets, Zoo Animals, And Why Animals Interact With Mud And Other Environments

Meg Linehan - Soccer Terminology, World Cup History, Rules, Equipment, Goalkeeping, And Offside

Recent Topics

Science, Nature, Children, Education, Curiosity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Why does my voice sound weird when it’s recorded?

September 04, 2026

How does our body make our voice? How do voice boxes work? What makes our voices so different? Why are boys' voices often lower than girls' voices? Why does your voice sound different when you are sick? Why does your voice sound weird when you listen to a recording of yourself? Answers to questions about voices with Dr. Anne Hseu, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) at Boston Children’s Hospital. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

What are fossils?

August 21, 2026

What is a fossil? How are they formed? Where are they found? What’s the oldest fossil, and what’s the biggest? When you think of a fossil you might be picturing a full dino skeleton preserved at a museum. But fossils come in many different shapes and sizes. We taped this episode all about fossils in front of a live audience at the South Burlington Public Library in Vermont, with special guest Charlotte Mehrtens, a retired geology professor from the University of Vermont.Download our learning ...

Where do constellations come from?

August 07, 2026

How are constellations formed? How many stars are there? What are stars made of? Why are there stars in the sky? Why are stars white? Why are some stars red? Why do stars twinkle? Why do we only see the stars at night? Why is the north star always facing north? We answer your questions about the stars and astronomy with Talia Sepersky of the Museum of Science in Boston.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

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