But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Booking Overview

But Why is a kid-led Q&A show where children ask big, surprising questions and experts answer them in an accessible way. It’s a strong platform for science, health, and learning professionals who want to reach families and inspire curiosity through clear, audience-friendly explanations.

Metrics

Episodes: 290

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 91.8k subscribers

Instagram: 6.1k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Kids (unnamed) - Children host by asking questions on topics ranging from nature and science to words and health. Episodes are guided by kid-curiosity rather than adult commentary, with experts brought in to provid...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter experts who can explain complex topics clearly for children/families (e.g., university professors, museum researchers, government/environment educators, clinically relevant authors).
Required Achievements:  
Authored educational books or learning resources, Academic or applied research leadership, Museum/field research experience, Government or public education program roles, Demonstrated ability to communicate science/health to non-specialists

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Liz Angoff - ADHD Effects On The Brain; Balancing Strengths And Challenges; Brain Regulation Strategies

David de Santana - Studying Electric Eels; Fieldwork And What Researchers Learn

Chris Bowser - Eels And Electric Eels; Habitat/ecology Context; Correcting Common Misconceptions

Mike Knodler - Traffic Light Logic; Road Rules; Speed/traffic Engineering Basics

Recent Topics

Science, Education, Nature, Neuroscience, Transportation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
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How are video games made?

June 12, 2026

How are video games made? Who invented the concept? Why do games have levels? Who invented them? Why are game consoles so expensive? Why do people like playing these games so much and do they turn your brain to mush? What do you do if you can’t make yourself stop playing? In this episode, we talk with Patrick Klepek, writer and editor of Crossplay, a newsletter focused on video games and parenting.Download our learning guide: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

What is ADHD?

May 29, 2026

What is ADHD? How does ADHD affect the brain? Why do only some people have it? How can we control our brains? An estimated 11 percent of U.S. kids are diagnosed with the neurological condition known as ADHD, so you may have it or have a friend or classmate with this unique way of thinking. In this episode we explore how you can learn to balance the strengths and challenges of ADHD with Dr. Liz Angoff, author of the Brain Building Book. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transc...

What are eels?

May 15, 2026

What are eels? And why are some eels electric? We head to Poughkeepsie, New York to learn about eels with Chris Bowser, Hudson River estuary educator with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Plus we learn about electric eels. Electric eels have captured the imagination of many people, but they’re not actually considered eels by the scientific community. They’re a type of knife fish, more closely related to catfish and carp. But they are electric! So we’ll tackle why they’re...

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