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Everything Under The Sun

Molly Oldfield
Chicken Pox
War
Pirates
Sign Language
Star Formation
Spiders
Climate Change
Voice Differentiation
Yawning
Mariana Trench
Bees
Solar Panels
Dolphins
Caterpillar Eggs
Beetles and Ants
Immortal Jellyfish
Earth
Animal Laughter
Milky Way
Gravity

Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world.

Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, La... more

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Welcome to Episode #159 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week, weโ€™re joined by the brilliant Dr Felix Marx, palaeontologist, biologist and curator at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa! He explains why reptiles lay eggs and mammals don't.... more

Welcome to Episode #158 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week, weโ€™re joined by the brilliant James Maclaine, fish curator at the Natural History Museum in London to answer a fishy question, why do Anglerfish have lights on their heads?

We find ... more

Welcome to Episode #157 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week, weโ€™re joined by the brilliant Ben Hoare, nature writer and author of Animal Partnerships, to help us answer a bug-tastic questionโ€”can beetles talk to ants?

Then, weโ€™ll melt into the ... more

Welcome to Episode #156 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week, weโ€™re joined by the brilliant and always entertaining FunMaster Mike Kleinโ€”chess expert, educator, and all-around fun guyโ€”to help us answer a seriously strategic question: how do you b... more

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Ben Hoare
Author of Animal Partnerships
Episode: #157 Can Beetles Talk To Ants? w/ Ben Hoare. How Are Candles Made? Where does the water for a river come from?
Rose Ayling-Ellis
A deaf actress and author, awarded an MBE for her services to the deaf community.
Episode: #153 How was sign language invented? w/ Rose Ayling-Ellis. How do submarines sink? Why do skunk's stink?
Justin Pollard
Historian and advisor on historical films
Episode: #151 How Did Ancient Egyptians Blow Their Noses? w/ Justin Pollard. How do hedgehogs make their homes? How do caterpillar eggs stick to leaves?
Katherine Rundell
An author who specializes in children's literature
Episode: #150 How do we know about the Kraken? w/ Katherine Rundell. How do sea creature not get water in their eyes? How many metres deep is the ocean?
Dr. Robin George Andrews
Best-selling author and doctor of experimental volcanology
Episode: #149 How do underwater volcanoes erupt w/ Robin George Andrews. Why does lava not melt volcano's rocks? Why are dolphins so clever?
James Maclaine
Fish curator at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Episode: #148 What sound do sharks make? w/ James Maclaine. Who Were The First Ninjas? Who's The Strongest, Samurais or Ninjas?
Iszi Lawrence
A historical fiction author and presenter.
Episode: #147 When were the first pirates? w/ Iszi Lawrence. What was the first book written? What is water made out of ?
Yasmin Ali
An engineer in energy and author
Episode: #146 How do solar panels make electricity? With Yasmin Ali. Why do people smile back when we smile on them? Why does the moon follow us?
Alf Dubs
Member of the House of Lords and child refugee
House of Lords, United Kingdom
Episode: #145 Why do some countries have wars? With Lord Alf Dubs. Why are baby animals so cute? How did chicken pox get it's name?

Host

Molly Oldfield
Host of Everything Under The Sun and author, known for her work engaging children's curiosities and questions about the world.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Everything under the sun

    This pod is amazing it is both informative and funny at the same time! I love how Molly gets a different guest person to answer a question on every episode! So itโ€™s definitely a big thank you and a five star ๐ŸŒŸ review from me!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜˜

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    littlehedgehogfan๐Ÿฆ”
    United Kingdoma month ago
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    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Love love love! Itโ€™s absolutely amazing and answers so many of my questions! Thanks!!!!!!!๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜„โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ I have the podcast, book and audiobook

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaiJ2014
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Podcast

    I love this podcast and it helps me get to sleep but one thing I would like to say is that you donโ€™t post as much as other podcast so I have been listening to the same podcast episode over and over agin. I donโ€™t want to pressure you into working late or getting stressed out because of me but just a little tip. Sometimes you go off a bit so I do just want to check that your ok

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ionara12345678910
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I lovveee itttttt

    Although molly sometimes post much,itโ€™s brilliant! I understand why she is because she has kids and wants to focus on her own life too. This is a family favourite and I learn cool stuff!๐Ÿ˜

    Apple Podcasts
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    Stranger on the internet 123
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging format, often highlighting how educational and entertaining the show is for children.
The show's humor and insightful responses from expert guests are repeatedly praised, showing a strong engagement with both kids and parents.
Parents frequently note that the podcast answers their children's curious questions in a fun way, making it a family favorite.
Some reviews mention minor concerns about sporadic release schedules but remain mostly positive about content quality.

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#159 Why do reptiles lay eggs and mammals don't? w/ Felix Marx. How do babies learn how to talk? When did people start keeping cats as pets?
Q: When did people start keeping cats as pets?
People began keeping cats as pets around 12,000 years ago when they started farming and needed to control the rodent population.
#159 Why do reptiles lay eggs and mammals don't? w/ Felix Marx. How do babies learn how to talk? When did people start keeping cats as pets?
Q: How do babies learn how to talk?
Babies learn to talk through observation, repetition, patterns, behaviours and listening, starting with pre-verbal skills like babbling and leading up to their first words.
#159 Why do reptiles lay eggs and mammals don't? w/ Felix Marx. How do babies learn how to talk? When did people start keeping cats as pets?
Q: Why do reptiles lay eggs and mammals don't lay eggs?
The distinction between egg laying in reptiles and giving birth to live young in mammals does not completely hold, as some mammals lay eggs, such as the echidna and platypus. It's a question of how much the parent invests in offspring.
#158 Everything Under The Sun - All around the world, the book!
Q: Why is ice cream so yummy?
The combination of all these ingredients and flavours makes our taste buds very happy.
#158 Everything Under The Sun - All around the world, the book!
Q: Why do wombats do square poos?
They have special, elastic, stretchy intestines that sculpt their poo into this shape.

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This show centers around the boundless curiosity of children, addressing an array of questions that they pose each week. Episodes feature expert guests who contribute insights on diverse topics ranging from the natural world to historical events, making learning fun and accessible. Notably, the show emphasizes interaction with young listeners, encouraging them to submit their own queries and sparking inquisitive discussions on everything from animal behavior to environmental issues. With a mix of humor and educational content, the show is likely to captivate both kids and parents looking for engaging, informative entertainment.

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Everything Under The Sun launched 7 years ago and published 162 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Everything Under The Sun include:

1. Ben Hoare
2. Rose Ayling-Ellis
3. Justin Pollard
4. Katherine Rundell
5. Dr. Robin George Andrews
6. James Maclaine
7. Iszi Lawrence
8. Yasmin Ali

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