We’d be nothing without facts. They ground us in reality, help us make new discoveries and allowed us to build the modern world. In this episode we explain how we developed two of our most powerful fact finding tools: science and journalism! Plus, we’ll fact-check some conventional wisdom about ladybug spots and explain how surgeons operate on fish in our Mo ... Show More
Yesterday
Why do we need pinky toes?
Pinky toes may seem small, but they’re kind of a big deal. Join Molly and co-host Luna Mae as they learn about why we have these tiny toes and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Plus, we talk about animals with two, three, or six toes! Plus, a Mystery Sound that’ll get you ... Show More
32m 31s
Sep 8
Why does music make us dance?
When you hear a good beat, it can be hard not to tap your toe or bob your head. Why is this? It turns out, we may be hardwired to start dancing when we hear certain rhythms. Join Molly and co-host Adriel as they explore how the brain turns sounds into dance moves. Plus, we’ll tal ... Show More
36m 52s
Sep 1
Black holes, wormholes and donut holes!
Black holes happen when you have a super huge, mega-giant amount of stuff --- crammed into a super-tiny, infinitely-small amount of space. AND THEY ARE SUPER COOL! In this episode, we learn all about what black holes are and how we found out they were real. We talk to a black hol ... Show More
39m 43s
Nov 2025
Little Fish: Yum Yum, Plum Plum
Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts, in episode two of our brand new weekly show. This week's subjects include beds, wind, panhandles and Devo. We also meet our first four listeners who have become Fact Custodians.
32m 18s
Feb 2022
Share Your Facts for Season Two!
We want to hear from you! From history to science, art to social justice, and outer space to the food on your plate, what facts do you want to explore together?Write to us at listen@akidspodcastabout.com and we’ll tell you how you can submit your fact. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad ... Show More
2m 26s
Jan 2023
When You Need It To Be True
<p>When we want something very badly, it can be hard to see warning signs that might be obvious to other people. This week, we revisit a favorite episode from 2021, bringing you two stories about how easy it can be to believe in a false reality — even when the facts don’t back us ... Show More
49m 7s
Nov 2025
Little Fish: Steam Exploded Donkey Bone Powder
Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts, in a brand new weekly show. This week's subjects include hamburgers, space, staircases and Berlin. We also meet our first four Fact Custodians (spoiler: you've met them a lot in the past).
32m 24s
Sep 2024
No Such Thing As Radioactive Jenga
Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss your facts, including domes, mushrooms, hiccups and the Flying Doctors. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthing ... Show More
54m 54s