Kids & Family

Dad, How Does It Work? Science Podcast for Kids

by Roey Granot

Claiming needs an RSS feed. Contact us.

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Chart positions today · Japan

Not on the Japan charts we track today.

If you like Dad, How Does It Work? Science Podcast…, try…

The Conversation's Curious Kids

Latest episodes

How Does a Refrigerator Make My Drink Cold? Science for Kids

October 15, 2026 · 6 min

Ages 5–10 | A refrigerator moves heat from inside to the outside, which keeps your drink cold. You put a warm bottle in the refrigerator and come back to cold water. But no ice touched it. Where did the warmth go? And why can the outside…
Dad, How Does It Work? Trailer: Science for Kids Ages 5–10

October 13, 2026 · 1 min

Ages 5–10 | A curious question, a clear answer. Why do your fingers get wrinkly in water? How do trees talk to each other? How does a cut heal?Dad, How Does It Work? is a science podcast for curious kids ages 5–10 and their parents. Each…
Why Do Tears Come Out When I Cry? Science for Kids

October 8, 2026 · 6 min

The lost dog finally comes home, and your eyes fill with tears. But you're happy. Why are you crying? Were there tears in your eyes all along? Where does the extra water come from? Why does some roll down your cheeks while your nose starts…
Why Does My Stomach Growl When I'm Hungry? for Kids

October 1, 2026 · 5 min

You are sitting in a quiet classroom, waiting for lunch.Your stomach suddenly growls loudly enough for someone else to hear.Is it asking for food?What is moving in there when you have not eaten for hours?Could the sound come from somewhere…
Why Do We Need Soap If We Already Have Water? for Kids

September 28, 2026 · 5 min

You rinse greasy pizza fingers under the tap.The water runs over them, but they still feel slippery.Why can water wash away mud but struggle with oil?What does soap add that water is missing?Are the bubbles really doing the cleaning?Does…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes

Why Do Bites and Cuts Feel Worse in the Shower? for Kids

September 19, 2026 · 6 min

Ages 5–10 | Why do bites and cuts feel worse in the shower? You step into the shower with a mosquito bite or a tiny cut.It was barely bothering you before.Then the water touches it, and suddenly it itches or stings.But why would clean…
How Does Tapping a Credit Card Actually Pay? for Kids

September 12, 2026 · 5 min

You tap your credit card on the machine. Beep. Green check mark. Done. But... what actually just happened? No cash moved. The card barely touched anything. So how did the shop know the payment was okay? And why can a card sometimes be…
How Do Trees Talk to Each Other? Science for Kids

September 4, 2026 · 6 min

You see one tree getting eaten by insects, while the tree next to it looks untouched. How could the second tree possibly know there’s danger nearby? Trees can’t talk, shout, or send messages. But they can release tiny signals into the air…
Why Do Your Fingers Get Wrinkly in Water? Science for Kids

August 30, 2026 · 5 min

You’re sitting in the bath, and suddenly your fingers look completely different. Why do they get wrinkly while the rest of your skin mostly doesn’t? You might think your fingers are just soaking up water like little sponges. But then why…
How Does a Cut Heal? Science for Kids

August 13, 2026 · 6 min

Ages 5–10 | How does a cut heal? You scrape your knee, and a few days later a scab appears and the cut starts closing.But how does your body even know where the damage is?Why does a scab form, and what's happening underneath it?Where does…
How Does a Battery Make Electricity? Science for Kids

August 7, 2026 · 6 min

You put a battery into a toy, and suddenly it comes alive. But what is actually happening inside that little battery? Is it just full of electricity waiting to come out? And why does turning the battery around make such a…
How Does Google Know What a Red Panda Looks Like? for Kids

July 31, 2026 · 10 min

You search for “red panda,” and the right photos appear almost instantly. But most of those pictures do not have the words “red panda” written on them. So how does Google know what is actually inside each photo? Does it see the animal, or…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

For curious kids ages 5–10 and their parents: a science podcast where every short episode answers one big question. How do planes fly? Why is the sky blue? Why do your fingers get wrinkly in water? Two hosts talk it through, a curious question and a clear answer that makes sense to a child. Science, nature, space, the human body and everyday tech. Most episodes are under 10 minutes, great for car rides and bedtime. Clean and family-friendly. Enjoying it? A quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other families find us. Listen everywhere: https://pod.link/1877456012