Everything Under The Sun

Molly Oldfield

Whales

Volcanoes

Communication In Animals

Gravity

Chicken Pox

ICE

Pirates

War

Sign Language

Ocean

Halloween

Unicorns

Santa Claus

Dinosaurs

Giant Squid

Dolphins

Solar Panels

Climate Change

Ancient Egypt

Mariana Trench

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	178	Founded	8 years ago
Categories	Education for KidsKids & Family

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#175 Why do we wear red noses on Red Nose Day? With guest experts Emma Freud & Richard Curtis. Why is your elbow called a funny bone when it’s not funny? Why does bogie come out of your nose when you cry?

In this week's show we answer three questions from Laurie, Joud and Sonny with help from special guest experts Emma Freud and Richard Curtis.

Emma Freud and Richard Curtis founded Red Nose Day and Comic Relief 35 years ago with comedian Lenny Henry... more

20 Mar 2026 • 12 min

#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

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Emma Freud

Writer and broadcaster, co-organizer of Comic Relief

Comic Relief

Episode: #175 Why do we wear red noses on Red Nose Day? With guest experts Emma Freud & Richard Curtis. Why is your elbow called a funny bone when it’s not funny? Why does bogie come out of your nose when you cry?

Richard Curtis

Film writer, producer and director, co-organizer of Comic Relief

Comic Relief

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?

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Molly Oldfield

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

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 511 ratings

Perfect for curious minds of all ages
We were recommended this podcast just 6 months ago. I can safely say us parents have gone “Wow! That is interesting. I did not know that” more than the little ones. 👍🏾💪🏾🤟🏾
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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	#85	United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#36	Australia/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#167	Germany/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#232	France/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#238	Australia/Kids & Family

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#175 Why do we wear red noses on Red Nose Day? With guest experts Emma Freud & Richard Curtis. Why is your elbow called a funny bone when it’s not funny? Why does bogie come out of your nose when you cry?

Q: Why does bogey come out of your nose when you cry?

The hosts explain that crying causes tears which travel into the nose, where they mix with mucus produced by the sinuses; the mucus traps dust and germs and tears exiting through the nose lead to a runny nose as the system clears itself.

Q: Why is an elbow called a funny bone when there's nothing funny about it?

They clarify that the so-called funny bone is actually the ulnar nerve near the humerus; historically doctors joked that the humerus caused the funny feeling, giving the area its nickname, though the sensation comes from the nerve rather than the bone.

Q: And I am four years old, and also I want to know why people wear red noses on Red Nose Day.

Emma Freud and Richard Curtis explain that Red Nose Day is a fundraising event organized by Comic Relief to help people in need by selling red noses and raising money through activities at schools and communities; the money buys food, medicine, and support for vulnerable people.

#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.

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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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