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Smile with Daniel

Smile with Daniel
Nervous System
Tea Bags
Brain
Social Media
Eiffel Tower
Mars
Education
Knock On Wood
Roman Calendar
Artificial Intelligence
London, United Kingdom
Almonds
Tama
Electric Cars
Police Cars
Nikola Tesla
Internet
Evolution
Japan
Sleep

Every night, Daniel asks his mom a question.

Why do we call money "bucks"? Why do we get dizzy when we spin? Why do we knock on wood?

The answers are always surprising, and a lot more interesting than you'd expect.

Smile with Daniel is a short podcast for curious kids and the adults who love them.

Real questions. Real answers. No dumbing it down.

New episodes every week.

Find us @smilewithDaniel e... more

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Download the free "Why Is Everyone Racing to Mars?" worksheet for fun questions, listening challenges, and activities inspired by this episode.

Mars has rivers. Or it did. Ancient ones, carved into rock that is now bone dry.

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In April 1815 a volcano in Indonesia erupted so violently that people heard the explosion two ... more

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In January 1943 a man died alone in a New York hotel room with almost nothing. At that exact moment, electrical systems built partly on his inventions were powering cities across the world.

His name was Nikola Tesla. And his story explains why one o... more

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Daniel opens with a joke about time zones and the future looking bright.

Then he asks the real question.

For most of human history, every town kept its own local time based on when the sun was overhead. If you were traveling by foot or horseback, t... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • I’m learning along with my kids

    We started listening for the kids, but I’ve honestly learned quite a few things myself. The episodes take everyday questions children ask and turn them into really interesting stories. They’re thoughtful, easy to follow, and lead to some great conversations afterward. Definitely one of those rare podcasts that parents and kids can genuinely enjoy together.

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    Loli47gart
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing new learnings daily

    Every single episode is so interesting and engaging and I learn something new every single day from Daniel and his mom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fancy girl 2244
    United States3 months ago

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The format is seen as reliable and enjoyable for family listening, with high-quality explanations.
Many fans appreciate how adults and kids learn together in a relaxed, curious tone.
Listeners note the episodes are educational and kid-friendly without talking down to them.
Parents praise the show for turning everyday questions into engaging stories that spark conversations.

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The Q&A Episode: Real Questions From Our Community
Q: How do genetic diseases pass from one person to another, or skip a generation, and pass to a grandchild?
Many genetic diseases involve recessive genes. A child must inherit two copies of the changed gene to show the condition. Carriers can pass the gene without showing symptoms, and a child may inherit the disease if both parents carry the same recessive gene.
The Q&A Episode: Real Questions From Our Community
Q: If humans evolved from monkeys, why do monkeys still exist today?
Humans and monkeys share a common ancestor; both lineages diverged long ago and followed separate evolutionary paths. So we are more like cousins than direct descendants, with both paths still present in nature.
The Q&A Episode: Real Questions From Our Community
Q: How does a mango tree know to bloom only in summer?
A mango tree doesn't think, but it can sense environmental signals like temperature and day length. These cues trigger genes that switch on a flowering process, effectively timing bloom to when conditions are best for fruit.
The Q&A Episode: Real Questions From Our Community
Q: Why are there 12 hours on a clock? Why not any other number?
The 12-hour division comes from ancient systems where 12 was highly useful for division (by 2, 3, 4, or 6). The Babylonians counted on their fingers using three segments per finger, and this approach carried through Greek, Roman, and modern timekeeping.
The Q&A Episode: Real Questions From Our Community
Q: Why do children in the USA eat peanut butter sandwiches with jelly? Where did that habit come from?
Peanut butter and jelly became common as a practical, affordable, high-protein option during the Great Depression, and later the US military included it in soldiers' rations during World War II, which helped it become a staple in lunchboxes across generations.

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This show centers on curious questions from kids and clear, engaging explanations from a mother–son duo. Episodes cover a wide range of bite-sized topics—from history and science to language and daily life—delivered in an approachable, kid-friendly voice that still respects adult listeners. The format thrives on accessible storytelling, memorable tidbits, and practical takeaways that spark conversations between parents and kids. A standout feature is the two-presenter dynamic, which mixes gentle guidance with curiosity, making complex ideas feel doable for families while keeping the content lively and smart.

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Smile with Daniel launched 4 months ago and published 93 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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