Jul 8

How Do Red-Tailed Hawks Work?

This large, loud hawk is probably North America's most common because it's so adaptable. Learn more about red-tailed hawks in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/red-tailed-hawk.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i ... Show More

9m 24s

Jul 6

How Does Ketchup Work?

This all-American condiment got its start as a fermented fish sauce and featured in the formation of the Food and Drug Administration. Learn about the history of tomato ketchup -- and why it's so hard to get out of bottles -- in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this articl ... Show More

11m 37s

Jul 4

BrainStuff Classics: How Can You Help a Friend with Depression?

We all know we're supposed to reach out to friends and family experiencing depression, but it's an intimidating prospect. Learn how to get a conversation started in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/depressio ... Show More

6m 59s

Aug 2021

Short Stuff: Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty is not a good nursery rhyme. And what was Humpty anyway? Listen in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" ... Show More

11m 41s

Jul 2020

Humpty Dumpty

What do Humpty Dumpty, Contrary Mary, and Baa Baa Black Sheep all have in common? Well, you might think twice about reading them as bedtime stories, I’m afraid. This week, Gyles and Susie are delving into those centuries old Nursery Rhymes to uncover their - often sinister - mean ... Show More

40m 27s

Feb 2023

Mother Goose - Humpty Dumpty - Friends

This is a simple story to practice English. It's a classic story from Mother Goose stories. Humpty Dumpty is an egg. He falls down and breaks into many pieces. Who can help him? Watch and read on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pe3b8F_Nm6U See story scripts: https://katrinahao.substack ... Show More

4m 40s

Jun 2020

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Ear, There, And Everywhere (encore)

Why is there an ear-wax statue of Guy Raz hanging out in Mindy's Gingerbread house? And what does this have to do with pigeon and grasshopper EARS? We've got questions AND answers on today's ear-riffic round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! It's your turn to spot the fact from the ficti ... Show More

8m 34s

Mar 2024

Fan Favourites - Humpty Dumpty

<a href="https://fun-fables.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tap here to listen ad-free</a> (free trial, cancel any time) It's an oldie but a goodie. It's a Fun Fables Fan Favourite! Humpty raises an important question - is he reall ... Show More

7m 36s

May 2021

Six Impossible Episodes: Mother Goose

A number of English-language poems are generally lumped together as “Mother Goose" poems. But was there an actual Mother Goose? And do any of these poems have historical references in them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c ... Show More

40m 42s

Dec 2023

Humpty Dumpty's Son

All aboard for a whimsical ride on the Story Train with your favorite conductor, Birdie! In today's enchanting episode, "Humpty Dumpty’s Son," we chug through the magical Rainbow Tunnel to a world where nursery rhymes come to life. Discover the untold tale of Humpty Dumpty's son, ... Show More

10m 26s

Sep 2023

Selects: Cockney Rhyming Slang: Beautiful Gibberish

What is Cockney Rhyming Slang? It's complicated and its origins are unclear. Learn everything we know about it today in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42m 45s

Oct 2025

The Whooshy Wonder

Today you’re going to hear a wonderful tale with lots of little hints and your job is to guess who I am by the end of the story. A mystery narrator? What could be more fun!? At the beginning of every Upside Down Story episode, you get one hint to start with. Today’s hint is that ... Show More

8m 51s

Apr 2025

Short Stuff: Trovants

Rocks that grow baby rocks – wut?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m 22s

Was Humpty Dumpty Always an Egg?