Atomic Booger

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Adventures in Awesome Facts! Blast off into brain-boosting fun with Atomic Booger—the fun learning podcast for curious kids where science, history, weird facts, and laughter collide! Join Atom, a super-smart girl with a passion for discovery, and her goofy, giggling dragon sidekick Booger, as they explore everything from volcanoes to space travel, ancient civilizations to gross animal facts. Perfect for curious kids ages 7–12, each episode delivers family-friendly facts, fun stories, jokes, and big adventures in learning. Whether you're on a car ride, at home, or just love learning weird and wonderful things, Atomic Booger is your ticket to being greater! Presented in part by AhHa!Broadway.

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How Rockets Work: Blast Off!

Why can rockets fly, how do they go so fast, and will they make contact with aliens? In this episode, Atom and Booger launch into how rockets work, what makes them zoom through the sky, and why Newton’s third law is the secret behind their incredible speed. Discover how rockets help us explore space, launch satellites that tell us where to go and what the weather will be, protect our planet, and even carry messages to aliens on spacecraft like Voyager 1! Travel back in time to ancient China wher...

Jul 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 8

Do Black Holes Turn You Into Spaghetti?

Ever wondered what happens when a giant star runs out of fuel? Or how a place in space can gobble up everything -- even light itself? Go on an epic journey into space with Atom and Booger in this action-packed episode of Atomic Booger -- about mysterious wonders of black holes! You'll discover what black holes really are, and why they’re like cosmic vacuum cleaners sucking in everything nearby, how black holes are born from massive stars and what makes some of them grow into supermassive monster...

Jul 10, 2025•14 min•Ep. 7

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Jul 09, 2025•3 min

Ones and Zeros: How Computer Coding Runs the World!

What is computer coding? Ever wonder how video games come to life or how your microwave knows what to do? It’s all thanks to coding: the secret recipe that makes computers tick. Explore the wild world of computer coding with Booger the fire-breathing dragon and Atom the nerdy guide! Discover how coding works, meet amazing pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper, and hear the true story of a teen who used his coding skills to help millions during COVID-19. Plus, laugh out loud with silly codi...

Jul 07, 2025•10 min•Ep. 6

Flying Cars: Zoom to the Future!

Zoom, Soar, and Explore! Atom and Booger take you on an epic ride through the skies to discover the amazing world of flying cars! Ever wished your car could just lift off and fly over traffic? Find out how real-life flying cars have been dreamed up, built, and even flown -- from wacky old inventions to today’s super cool flying taxis. Meet the flying dune buggy that helps people deep in the jungle, and learn how flying cars might change our world. You’ll also discover fun facts about flying cars...

Jul 04, 2025•15 min•Ep. 5

Does YOUR Brain Do This?

Get ready to fire up your neurons! In this braintastic episode of Atomic Booger , Atom and her flame-friendly dragon co-host Booger explore the incredible, squishy, fat-powered marvel inside your skull: your BRAIN! From jelly-like textures to neuron forests, brain electricity, and the science behind brain freeze, this episode is bursting with mind-blowing facts and laugh-out-loud moments. Plus, meet Blinky, a brave little brain helping a kid named Leo learn how to ride a bike! In this episode, y...

Jun 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 4

Women in Science: Innovation Superheroes!

Atom and Booger explore the amazing world of science to uncover how discovery, problem-solving, and curiosity change the world—and how women in science have been at the center of it all. From early human “computers” doing space math by hand, to fossil-hunters who uncovered ancient reptiles, to artists who unraveled the mystery of butterfly metamorphosis, this episode explores the what and how behind some of science’s biggest breakthroughs. Along the way, young listeners will learn about importan...

Jun 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 3

Animals with Superpowers!

Zap! Zoom! Sniff! Atom and Booger are back to explore the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful real-life animal superpowers on Earth! From cheetahs who run faster than cars and salamanders that grow back their tails , to night-vision eyeballs and glowing jellyfish , we’re diving into the science behind nature’s coolest creatures. Get ready for: Super speed and mega sound Flying backwards like a hummingbird Stinky skunk defense (PHEW!) A new story about Gertrude the salamander and her inspiring ...

Jun 16, 2025•16 min•Ep. 2

Volcanoes - Mountains that Burp!

Welcome to the very first episode of Atomic Booger , the fun-learning podcast where science gets silly! Join Atom, our brainy science whiz, and Booger, the giggling, smoke-puffing dragon with a flair for fun, as they dive into the world of volcanoes ! From magma and lava to floating rocks and underwater eruptions , this episode is packed with explosive facts, sizzling stories, and volcanic jokes that’ll have you laughing like a rumbling mountain! Find out: What makes a volcano erupt Why some vol...

Jun 09, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1

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