Explore every episode of the podcast Hey Smartypants
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| Special Announcement - Our new website 🖥️ | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:02:41 | |
🎉 Big News, Smartypants! 🎉 We’ve got a special update to share — the Hey Smartypants website is LIVE! That’s right! You can now visit heysmartypantspodcast.com to explore all our episodes, learn more about the show, and become part of the Smartypants adventure in a totally new way 🌍✨ We got the whole crew together in a REAL podcast room to record our special update. Come hear from our crew, and a get a sneak peak behind the scenes. And it's just the tip of the iceberg, lots more surprises are coming! 🌟 What You’ll Find on the New Website: • All Hey Smartypants episodes in one easy place 🎧 • A simple way for parents to send in kids’ big questions 💡 • Fun extras and updates from the Smartypants world • A safe, kid-friendly space designed just for curious minds 🎧 Perfect For:Smartypants who want to keep exploring beyond the podcast.Parents and educators looking for easy access to episodes and activities. Anyone who wants to stay connected with the show and be part of our growing community. 🎒 Why We Built It:Hey Smartypants is all about turning curiosity into adventure — and now our website helps bring those adventures together in one place, anytime you want to listen, learn, or explore. 🎬 CreditsCreated by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and finding big answers — with a little help from their dad behind the scenes, who it turns out is not a bad vibe coder either 😉\ 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Visit heysmartypantspodcast.com or email us at heysmartypants.podcast@gmail.com to submit your child’s question! 📣 Follow, Share & ExploreIf your kids love learning through stories and sound, tap Follow, share this update, and come visit us online! 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! #HeySmartypants #KidsPodcast #EducationalPodcast #STEMForKids #LearningIsFun #CuriousKids 🎉 | |||
| Episode 12 - Jellyfish 🪼 | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:09:46 | |
Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 In this episode, Emma teams up with Mark to answer Lev’s big question: How do jellyfish sting? 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• What jellyfish are really made of (no bones, no brain — really!)• How jellyfish move by pulsing water instead of swimming• What nematocysts are and how jellyfish stings actually work• Why some jellyfish glow in the dark using bioluminescence• How jellyfish have survived in Earth’s oceans for over 500 million years 🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love ocean animals and asking big “how does that work?” questions, parents and teachers looking for smart, calming, adventure-filled listeningBedtime, bath time, car rides, or homeschool science momentsAnyone curious about the weird, wonderful world under the sea 🌊🪼 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants:Each episode turns a real kid’s question into an exciting, fact-filled journey through science and nature — with playful conversations, imagination, and just the right amount of silliness to keep learning fun. 🎬 CreditsThis podcast was created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and discovering big answers — with a little help from their dad, who records, edits, and keeps everything floating smoothly behind the scenes 😉 Voices generated with Google AI Studio and other cool tools 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents — want your child’s voice or question featured on the show? 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring the ocean, science, and the world through sound, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite little explorers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants!#HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #STEMForKids #OceanScience #Jellyfish #SciencePodcastForKids 🪼🌊 | |||
| Episode 3 - The Deep Sea 🦑 | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
Get ready to dive deep—really deep—with Emma and Ryley in this amazing underwater adventure! In today’s episode of Hey Smartypants, we’re exploring the mysterious world of the deep sea — the part of the ocean so dark, so deep, and so full of strange creatures, it feels like another planet! 🚀🦑 Join our submarine crew as we descend past the sunlit surface, down through the twilight zone, and into the midnight depths where glowing fish, ancient sharks, and GIANT squids roam. You’ll meet an angler fish with a built-in headlight, a shark that lives for 400 years, and even a fish with a see-through head! 😲 And that’s not all — we’ll also discover what bioluminescence is, how deep the sperm whale’s brain can take us, and how YOU can explore deep-sea creatures in your own living room using Google’s 3D search! 🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
🔗 Try This at Home! Also check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium for more awesome ocean science and sea creature facts. ⏱️ Timestamps 🎬 Credits Voices by Google AI Studio and other AI magic. 💌 Send us your big questions! 👍 Like, subscribe, and share so your friends can join the Smartypants crew! 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! #HeySmartypants #KidsPodcast #OceanForKids #STEMforkids #Bioluminescence #EducationalPodcast #FunLearning #ScienceForKids #CuriousMinds #DeepSeaExploration #PodcastForKids #SmartypantsShow | |||
| Episode 2 - Venice 🇮🇹 | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:07:44 | |
🌊 Why Does Venice Have Water Instead of Roads? | Hey Smartypants Ep. 2 Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 In this episode, we’re heading to Venice — the magical, floating city in Italy where roads are made of water, and boats are the main way to get around! 🚤🇮🇹 Ever wondered why there are no cars in Venice? Or how the city stays above water? Or what a gondolier actually does all day? Emma and her co-host are here to answer all those questions and more in this fun, fact-filled journey designed just for curious kids! 🏰 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Whether you’re planning a family trip, learning about world geography, or just curious about weird and wonderful places, this episode is the perfect underwater(-ish) adventure for your ears. 🎧 Perfect For:
💬 Listener Shout-Out: 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: 🎬 Credits 🎵 Theme music: Bring the Fun by Andrey Rossi 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents, want your child's voice or question featured on the show? Email us at heysmartypants.podcast@gmail.com 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring the world through sound, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share the episode with your favorite little learners. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! |#HeySmartypants #VeniceForKids #EducationalPodcast #CuriousKids #STEMForKids #KidsPodcast #FamilyLearning #SmartypantsShow #FunLearning #WorldGeographyForKids | |||
| Episode 1 - Artificial Intelligence | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:05:53 | |
Welcome to the very first episode of Hey Smartypants — the podcast where BIG questions get answered in fun-sized, brain-boosting adventures for curious kids!Today’s episode takes us into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). What is AI, really? Can it think like humans? How does it learn stuff? And what can YOU do with it at home? Whether it’s robots, smart apps, or wild tech from the future — we break it all down in a way that’s super fun and easy to understand.🧠 In just a few minutes, you’ll learn:
Perfect for kids ages 6+, parents, teachers, and future tech wizards. If you love asking why, this one’s for YOU!#AIForkids #STEMforkids #HeySmartypants #PodcastForKids #EducationalPodcast #KidsAskWhy #FunLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #SmartypantsShow #CuriousKids #TechExplained | |||
| Episode 11 - Flight ✈️ | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:08:04 | |
Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 In this episode, Emma teams up with Michelle, a real-life pilot 👩✈️, to answer Neta’s big question: How do airplanes fly? From rumbling engines to invisible air pushing on wings, you’ll discover the science that keeps giant metal planes soaring through the sky — all explained in a fun, hands-on way that makes learning feel like an adventure ✨✈️ 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How air, even though you can’t see it, can push and lift heavy airplanes• What airplane wings really do (hint: it’s all about air moving fast and slow!)• Why engines are important — and what they don’t actually do• What it’s like inside a cockpit during takeoff 🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love planes, science, and asking “how does that work?”Parents and teachers looking for smart, fun audio adventuresHomeschool lessons, car rides, or bedtime listeningAnyone who ever dreamed of being a pilot! ✈️👩✈️👨✈️ 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants:Each episode turns a kid’s real question into an exciting, fact-filled journey through science, history, and imagination — with just the right dose of silliness and sound effects to make learning feel like an adventure. 🎬 CreditsThis podcast was created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and getting big answers — with a little help from their dad, who records, edits, and keeps things flying smoothly behind the scenes 😉 🎵 Theme music: 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents — want your child’s voice or question featured on the show?Email us at heysmartypants.podcast@gmail.com 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring the world through sound, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite little explorers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants!#HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #STEMForKids #HowThingsWork #AviationForKids #SciencePodcastForKids ✈️ | |||
| Episode 10 - Farming 🌽 | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:09:49 | |
Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 In this episode, Emma meets Farmer John right between the mangoes and cucumbers 🥭🥒 and follows him back to his farm to answer Romi’s big question: How do vegetables travel from the farm to our homes? 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🎧 Perfect For: 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: 🎬 CreditsThis podcast was created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and getting big answers — with a little help from their dad, who records, edits, and keeps the tractor running. 😉 🎵 Theme Music: 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents — want your child’s voice or question featured on the show? 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring how the world works through sound, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite little food explorers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! | |||
| Episode 9 - Big Cat Special 2! Tigers 🐅 | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:08:54 | |
Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🎧 Perfect For: 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: 🎬 CreditsThis podcast was created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and getting big answers — with a little help from their dad, who records, edits, and tries not to spill his tea when a tiger suddenly appears in the river. 😉 🎵 Theme music: 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions! 📣 Follow, Rate & Review 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! #HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #STEMForKids #Tigers #BigCats #AnimalFacts #KidsPodcast #ScienceForKids #WildlifeEducation #CuriousKids #FunLearning | |||
| Episode 8 - Big Cat Special 1! Lions 🦁 | 22 Nov 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋
Emma teams up with her friend Rob to answer Jon Jon’s big question: “Why are lions considered the king?” 👑🦁 Together, they track fresh paw prints, discover how lion families (called prides!) work, learn why manes are like royal crowns, and find out why lions roar loud enough to shake the next town over. They even uncover some surprising facts about night vision, territory battles, and how far back lion history goes. 🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🎒 Plus: Emma and Rob share ways YOU can help protect wildlife, along with a fun “Save the Lions!” activity you can do at home. 🎧 Perfect For: Kids ages 6+ who love animals, parents and teachers looking for fun, STEM-filled adventures outside the classroom. 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: Each episode turns a kid’s real question into an adventure packed with facts, fun, and imagination, mixing science, history, and humor to make learning feel like playtime! 🎬 Credits: Created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and their dad, who records, edits, and keeps everyone out of lion territory. 😉 Theme music: Bring the Fun by Andrey RossiVoices generated with Google AI Studio and other cool tools. Video by Video by Sismiko Eka Putra from Pixabay 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents - want your child’s voice or question featured on the show? Email us at heysmartypants.podcast@gmail.com 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring how the world works, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite little builders and dreamers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! #HeySmartypants #STEMForKids #KidsPodcast #SciencePodcast #SmartypantsShow #Africa #wildlife | |||
| Episode 7 - Skyscrapers 🏙️ | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:06:30 | |
Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 🌇 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🏢 How skyscrapers stay standing (and why they don’t fall over)⚙️ What’s hiding deep beneath them in their super-strong foundations🦴 Why steel is the “skeleton” that helps buildings grow taller💨 How skyscrapers sway safely in the wind🌍 Which cities have the tallest and twistiest skyscrapers🧱 When and where the very first skyscraper was built🧒 How you can build your own mini-skyscraper at home using Lego or blocks! 🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love cities, design, and asking “how does that work?”Parents and teachers looking for fun, STEM-filled adventures. Builders, dreamers, and future engineers everywhere 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: 🎬 Credits Video by engrahmad2653 from Pixabay 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents - want your child’s voice or question featured on the show? Email us at heysmartypants.podcast@gmail.com 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring how the world works, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite little builders and dreamers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants!#HeySmartypants #STEMForKids #EngineeringForKids #CityScience #SkyscrapersForKids #CuriousKids #KidsPodcast #SciencePodcast #SmartypantsShow #ArchitectureForKids #FunLearning | |||
| Episode 6 - Planets' Rings 🪐 | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:08:22 | |
🪐 Why Do Some Planets Have Rings? | Hey Smartypants Ep. 6 In this cosmic episode, Emma and Matt rocket through space to uncover the secrets of Saturn’s spectacular rings, find out which planets have moons (and how many!), and even discover what keeps all that space stuff spinning in orbit without flying away. All thanks to a stellar question from our friend Adam! 🚀✨ 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: 🎬 Credits 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions! 📣 Follow, Rate & Review 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! | |||
| Episode 5 - SIM Cards 📞 | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:10:28 | |
📞 How did people go from Smoke Signals to SIM cards? | Hey Smartypants Ep. 5 Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 In this episode, we’re dialing into the fascinating history of communication — from smoke signals and runners carrying messages in ancient Greece, to the very first telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell, all thanks to a very creative question from our friend Carmel! 📜➡️📡➡️☎️ In this episode Emma and Joan ring up all those answers in this fun, fact-filled journey designed just for curious kids! 🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: 🎬 Credits 🎵 Theme music: Bring the Fun by Andrey Rossi 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions! 📣 Follow, Rate & Review 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! | #HeySmartypants #PhonesForKids #EducationalPodcast #CuriousKids #STEMForKids #KidsPodcast #FamilyLearning #SmartypantsShow #FunLearning #HistoryForKids #InventionsForKids | |||
| Episode 4 - Magnets 🧲 | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:08:21 | |
In this magnetic episode of Hey Smartypants, Emma and Zack go on an epic polar adventure to answer a big question from listener Mirri: How do magnets work? 🧲 Join our hosts as they discover that Earth is actually one giant magnet (seriously!), play a game of Magnet Fishing, and learn why some metals stick and others don’t. 🧷 🪙 🔐 Find out how magnets attract and repel, what makes a metal become magnetic, and why compasses get confused at the poles. Plus, you’ll discover the invisible superhero cape that protects our planet from space danger — Earth’s magnetic field! Perfect for curious kids ages 6+, this episode is packed with cool experiments, silly jokes, and big ideas made easy to understand. | |||