Little Ears Big Ideas

About Little Ears Big Ideas

Little Ears, Big Ideas is a short, fun science podcast for curious kids aged 5–9 and the grown-ups who love listening with them. Each bite-sized episode explores one big question about the world. With playful conversations and simple explanations, Little Ears, Big Ideas helps children discover science in a friendly, imaginative, and easy-to-understand way. Perfect for car rides, after-school listening, bedtime curiosity, or any moment when a child asks, “But why?” New episodes weekly.

Publisher

Sherry Yin

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 May 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Ep45. Why do we get goosebumps?

   In this episode, Lily and Max explore why we get goosebumps when we’re cold, frightened, excited, or moved by music. They discover how tiny muscles pull hairs upright, why this reaction may have helped our furry ancestors, and where the name “goosebumps” comes from.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Ep44. How many bananas would make a monkey sick?

   In this playful episode of Little Ears, Big Ideas, Max and Lily explore whether monkeys can eat too many bananas. Kids learn that even healthy foods can be a problem in huge amounts, and that wild monkeys actually eat lots of different foods, not just bananas. A fun, silly question turns into a gentle lesson about balance, bodies, and what animals really eat.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Ep43. Whoosh! What makes wind?

   In this episode, Lily and Max follow the clues to discover what makes wind. They explore how differences in air pressure get air moving, why wind can change speed and direction, and how thunderstorms can bring sudden gusts. Plus, Max learns what a “southerly” really means and finds out that even a paper windmill can help us spot the wind!

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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