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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	177	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Kids & FamilyEducation for Kids

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#174 How does the Moon control the Earth's tides? w/ Brother Guy Consolmagno. What causes a blood moon? Why is there no air on the Moon?

Welcome to Episode #174 of Everything Under the Sun!

Welcome back!

Brother Guy Consolmango, observer for the Vatican, joins us to explain what the Moon has to offer with Earth's tides!

We work out what causes a blood moon!

And to finish the e... more

6 Mar 2026 • 13 min

#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?

Welcome to Episode #173 of Everything Under the Sun!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you enjoy this festive episode.

Andy Day, author, Cebeebies presenter, musician and dinosaur expert explains Santa's behaviour around dinosaurs!

We figure out... more

24 Dec 2025 • 10 min

#172 Where does space end? w/Jim Al-Khalili. How do ships float? What is the biggest airport in the world?

Welcome to Episode #172 of Everything Under the Sun!

Today we welcome back the thrillingly theoretical Jim Al-Khalili to uncover the mystery of space's edge! 🪐🔭🚀

We discover how ships float with the help of Pippa Kenton-Page's amazing contribu... more

19 Dec 2025 • 10 min

#171 How do volcanoes erupt? w/ Robin George Andrews. How are continents made? How do we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?

Welcome to Episode #171 of Everything Under the Sun!

Today Robin George Andrews returns to tell us how and why volcanoes erupt! 🌋

We find out about ancient history as we discover how the continents were made! 🌎🌍🌏

And to round it all off, we... more

12 Dec 2025 • 12 min

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Recent Guests

Brother Guy Consolmagno

Astronomer at the Vatican Observatory

Vatican Observatory

Episode: #174 How does the Moon control the Earth's tides? w/ Brother Guy Consolmagno. What causes a blood moon? Why is there no air on the Moon?

Andy Day

Television presenter and author known for children's educational programs and books

Andy's Dinosaur Adventures

Episode: #173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?

Catherine Cawthorne

Author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales.

Episode: #170 Who came up with the idea of Unicorns? w/ Catherine Cawthorne. Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder? When was the first LEGO built?

Leon Perrie

Expert botanist from the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa

Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa

Episode: #169 How are seeds made? w/ Leon Perrie. Why don't humans have fur? Why do Hippos have large teeth?

Kathy Joseph

Physicist and educator with a YouTube channel

Episode: #167 How do power stations work? w/ Kathy Joseph. How deep can whales go? How does our body produce saliva?

Jonathan Balcombe

A biologist and animal lover based in Ontario, Canada.

Episode: #166 Can some animals talk to others? w/ Jonathan Balcombe. Why do steam trains chuff? Why are panthers black and why do they climb trees?

Sy Montgomery

Brilliant author known for her work with animals and extensive knowledge about giant squids

Episode: #165 Why do giant squids have such excellent eye sight? w/ Sy Montgomery. How do spiders make their webs? Who invented halloween?

Laura Tranfield

Marine Biologist

Seneva Fushi

Episode: #164 How do clownfish switch from male to female? w/ Laura Tranfield. How was air made? How do fireflies light up?

Robin George Andrews

Volcanologist and journalist in science

Episode: #163 How do we know whether volcanoes or dormant, extinct or explosive? w/ Robin George Andrews. How did people make sellotape? Why do toes go from biggest to smallest?

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Molly Oldfield

Host of Everything Under The Sun, author and curator of curious questions for kids.

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Overall, the format is entertaining and educational for families seeking light, curious learning experiences.

Guests provide credible, expert insights that feel accessible to children and parents alike.

The show delivers informative, kid-friendly explanations with engaging guests.

Listeners appreciate the mix of science and storytelling, though some note ad content and posting frequency can be uneven.

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Apple Podcasts	#17	United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#101	United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#38	Australia/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#129	Italy/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#227	France/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#14	South Africa/Kids & Family/Education for Kids

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#174 How does the Moon control the Earth's tides? w/ Brother Guy Consolmagno. What causes a blood moon? Why is there no air on the Moon?

Q: Hello Molly, why is there no air on the Moon?

The Moon's gravity is too weak to hold onto a thick atmosphere, and without a magnetosphere, solar wind strips away any gases, so the Moon lacks a breathable air layer.

#174 How does the Moon control the Earth's tides? w/ Brother Guy Consolmagno. What causes a blood moon? Why is there no air on the Moon?

Q: Hi Molly, what causes a blood moon?

A blood moon is the reddish appearance during a lunar eclipse when Earth's shadow surrounds the Moon and sunlight bending around Earth casts a reddish light onto it.

#174 How does the Moon control the Earth's tides? w/ Brother Guy Consolmagno. What causes a blood moon? Why is there no air on the Moon?

Q: I live in Brisbane, Australia, and my question is, why? How does the moon control Earth's tides?

Gravity from the Moon pulls on Earth's oceans, creating bulges on the near and far sides; the Earth's rotation moves these bulges, causing tides, and the Sun also contributes gravitationally, especially when aligned.

#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?

Q: Why does ice stick to things?

Ice sticks due to body heat melting it slightly and creating a layer of water that refreezes, making it bond to surfaces like skin.

#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?

Q: How do snow shoes work?

Snow shoes distribute your weight across a bigger surface area, preventing you from sinking into the snow by increasing visibility and supporting your weight more effectively.

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This show presents a wide range of curiosity-driven questions from children, answered by host Molly Oldfield with a rotating roster of experts across science, nature, and storytelling. Episodes mix playful exploration of everyday phenomena with deep dives into topics like volcanoes, seeds, oceans, and space, all conveyed in a kid-friendly, accessible way. A standout trait is the consistent use of guest experts to illuminate complex topics, making science and learning feel adventurous rather than daunting. A notable strength is its ability to translate sophisticated concepts into relatable, engaging explanations for young listeners, making it appealing to families while also drawing in educators and sponsors interested in educational content... more

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