Little News Ears

About Little News Ears

Little News Ears is a podcast for parents, teachers, and anybody who wants to learn about the news in a simple and different way. With 10 different shows and counting, it is made for kids to improve their critical thinking skills and ultimately increase their understanding of democracy. Kids are free to make any type of news as long as it is based on the truth!

Publisher

Zoocenia!

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Nov 2023

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

125 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Anna Asks Why - Episode 4 - Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?

   Anna investigates one of the most curious things about our furry friends—why are dogs’ noses usually wet? She discovers how a wet nose helps dogs smell better, how dogs use their noses to explore the world, and why they sometimes lick their noses. Anna also finds out what it means when a dog’s nose is dry and learns some surprising facts about a dog’s incredible sense of smell.

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Anna Asks Why - Episode 3 - Octopus Playing Piano

   Anna dives into the fascinating world of octopuses and discovers why these amazing sea creatures seem to be able to play the piano! She explores how octopuses use their eight arms, incredible coordination, and powerful brains to interact with objects around them. Anna explains whether an octopus can actually play music, or if it’s simply using the piano in a very surprising way—and discovers just how smart and curious these underwater animals can be.

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Anna Asks Why - Episode 2 - What Causes Brain Freeze?

   Episode 2 - Anna investigates the surprising science behind brain freeze! She discovers why eating ice cream or drinking something very cold too quickly can cause that sudden, sharp headache. Anna explains what happens to the blood vessels and nerves in your mouth and head, why the pain can feel like it’s coming from your forehead, and shares a simple way to make brain freeze go away faster.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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Books guests

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