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Little Bodies, Big Brains

A young scientist shares his deep deep love for all areas of science with you and your kids

Episodes

Questions Quest

Send me your burning questions, unsolved mysteries, scientific conundrums and things you rrrrreeeeeellllyyyyyy want to know more about to [email protected], and I'll do my best to include them in upcoming episodes. Include your first name and the country you live in so I can give you a shout-out at the end of my podcast!

Mar 05, 202549 sec

Center on the Cenezoic

Hi scientists, I can't believe that season 7 is almost over, and that the timeline has managed to get to YOU, reading this episode description! mammals are taking over the world and flowering plants are becoming more and more important in the CENEZOIC PERIOD! Please send in your questions for season 8!

Feb 26, 202510 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Mesozoic Masters

This is where most of the monsters from 1950s horror films come from, these guys are getting really complex and trying out all sorts of body shapes and new innovations like FEATHERS! Season 8 the POPCORN season is underway and we need your questions. Send them to [email protected] with your name and country of residence for a chance to be featured

Feb 19, 202520 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Carboniferous Creatures and the Prolific Permian

This is where life on Land really became fashionable and very quickly got more species than the ocean for a the first time on earth. Season 8 is underway and we need YOUR questions. Send your science questions, name and country of origin to [email protected] for a chance to be featured next season.

Feb 12, 202510 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Odd Ordovician to Devilish Devonian

Welcome to the Longest era in earth's history with complex life in it! This includes a bunch of new evolutionary pathways and biological innovations in the water, MOSTLY. Im already working on Season 8, the Popcorn season and i am seeking questions from the podcast audience. Send me your best science questions, your first name and counrty of residence and YOU may be featured in an up coming episode.

Feb 05, 202512 minSeason 7Ep. 4

The First 10 Billion Years

What happened first the chicken or the egg? Neither, it was the The Big Bang?!?!?! Join me in Episode 1 to explore how our universe began.

Jan 15, 20259 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Season 7 Trailer

Your Boy is Back in Town! Serving up Season 7 which has been a long long LONG, time in the making, like about 15 Billions years in the making! This season we are going to trace the history of our Universe, solar system, planets and species. Join me as we explore how we all go to this moment in time Season 7 Drops January 15th. With Weekly episodes dropping every Wednesday Morning at 10 am, Subscribe and Follow so you don't miss a single one....

Jan 01, 202559 sec

Seriously Stellar Stars

How is a star made? What kind of stars exist? What is the biggest star ever? Find the answers to all these questions and more in this amazing episode on STARS!

Jun 10, 20249 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Planetary Paragons

This Episode tells you everything you need to know about Planets

Jun 02, 202411 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Season 6 Trailer

Surprise!!! Season 6 is dropping next week! Can't wait to share it with you!

May 31, 202440 sec

Nutty Neurdegeneration

Have you ever wondered why scientist use mice and rats in labs to study things that affect Humans? Come find out why on Today's Episode.

Feb 14, 202422 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Outlandish Land Invertebrates

Creeped out by creepy crawlies? NO MORE come learn how wild and wonderful they are!

Feb 01, 202413 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Water Weirdos

Come on in, the water's fine......it is however FULL of invertebrates. Come and find out more about them in todays episode.

Jan 24, 202415 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Bizarre Birds

Did you know that Dinosaurs still live? Just the ones with feathers. Learn all about the amazing world of Avians in this great episode about birds

Jan 03, 20248 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Raucous Reptiles

Dragons are real and they have poison. Come learn about an amazing group of animals that haven't changed very much in a long time.

Dec 27, 202310 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Maxed Out Mammals

Think being a Mammal means you know everything about them? Have i got some surprises for you!

Dec 20, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Fintastic Fish

Something smells fishy here, but it isn't this episode, or maybe it is. Dive into the original earth habitat with me for some amazing fish facts.

Dec 13, 20238 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Astounding Amphibians

Are you ready to RUMBLE???? Dive into the water with some amazing amphibian facts

Dec 06, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Trailer for SEASON 5

I"M BAAAAAACCCCCKKKKKK! This season will be full of WILD animals you may have never imagined

Dec 01, 202353 sec

Rocking ROVs

Season Four Finale! Worth that wait! This episode I interview Doug Bancroft a leading ROV designer and engineer about all things ROV!

Jan 27, 202319 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Mad Science Materials

Sorry I'm late. Here is this weeks Episode, all about the things we build to make our lives better. How many different things are in your world? You might be surprised! Enjoy

Jan 05, 20237 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Incredible Extremophiles

Hi Scientist,    Ever want to live at the bottom of the ocean on a vent spewing chemicals? No? Join me today to discover the zany creatures who call that place home sweet home! Make sure you Subscribe so you don't miss any of the fun!

Dec 22, 20227 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Chromtastic Colour

Hi Scientist,  DO you know how colour works and how your brain processes it? Find out with me today as we dive into the world of Chromatics! Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode!

Dec 15, 20227 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Funtastic Fire

HI Scientist,  Join me today to talk all about Fire , and the crazy things it does! Subscribe in your favourite player so you don't miss any of the fun!

Dec 08, 20226 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Kitchen Chemistry, Version 2.0

SORRY about the technical difficulties here is the ACTUAL EPISODE ONE of season 4! Todays episode is all about the Chemistry in your Kitchen. Join me to talk about chemical versus physical reactions and make a yummy snack to practice some of the principles. BERRY GOOD BLUEBERRY MUFFINS , By Americas Test Kitchen https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids/recipes/blueberry-muffins ingredients Vegetable oil spray 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, measured separately 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoo...

Dec 02, 20225 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Season 4 Trailer

Welcome to Season FOUR!!! This season is the POPCORN SEASON, and no we are not going to talk about popcorn, but each episode is going to be  a Random stand alone topic! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform so you don't miss a single episode. 

Nov 28, 202238 sec

Amazing Astrophysics

Beyond the surface of our planet there are many very interesting bits of physics that are studied by a lot of people. From black hole burps to exploding stars there are many different things to see out here. Astrophysics is amazing!!! Today I interview Dr. Ryan Ransom all about Radio Telescopes! Thanks of joining us for season 3! Please drop me a suggestion for season 4 at [email protected]

Jul 27, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 5
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