Barks, growls, meows and purrs: Translat...

Have you ever heard of Lake Natron? It’s located in Tanzania, Africa, and, if you believe the internet, it can instantly petrify anything that touches it. Lucky for us, we have a direct line to the Hoax Hunters (aka Sanden and Marc) - they love myths, and they hate getting tricke ... Show More

Skunks can stink, no doubt about it. But that stink is actually a superpower! Join Molly and co-host Diya as they find out how these critters use their smell to scare away enemies, what the smell is made of, and how to make your own de-skunking potion. Plus, Wombat Pete drops by ... Show More

We're on a little winter break and we're gonna be back with a new Brains On episode next week. This week we have an episode of our Sister show forever ago to share with you. If you're interested in origin stories or history, this is the show for you. You can subscribe wherever yo ... Show More

Ever heard someone described as "the cat's meow" and wondered what on earth it means? Join us as we explore this quirky idiom, its surprising origins, and how it's used today. Get ready to add some feline flavor to your English! Find the full transcript of this episode and learn ... Show More

I'm not trying to let the cat out of the bag, but I have to tell you, I am dog tired.  I'm going to guess that you're going to want to know why, but keep in mind curiosity killed the cat. Yup, today is all about cats and dogs. For today's English lesson let's have a look at idiom ... Show More

This is a short story in simple English about a cat on a farm. The cat is smart. The cat stops the mice. Can the cat stop the foxes too? Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8wJ9BD9wirM Read story scripts: https://katrinahao.substack.com 

We're working on a special project that we'll announce in our next episode! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes while we make it ready for you.    Why and how do cats purr? That’s what Reid wants to know. It sounds like a simple question, but it leads us to a deep challenge: Can ... Show More

It’s cats and dogs, and a few other critters, too. Animals prowl around inside several English words, including sleuth, which was originally sleuth-hound, a synonym for bloodhound. Plus, the language we use with our pets and the ways they communicate with us. Boop a snoot, anyone ... Show More

All the residents of Bark Street are left restless and tired when a mysterious and loud barking persists throughout the night. Can Snoop and Sniffy figure out where all this barking is coming from so that everyone can have a nap? 

In part one we talked about demand barking. Here in part two I go into detail about alter barking. Alert barking is when your dog is barking at something. A dog out the window, a noise like a doorbell, your neighbor who’s washing their car, etc. ​ In this episode I talk about: Su ... Show More

Tai’s brother Kien thinks he can talk to ducks. We’ve taught our animals to sit and stay, but that’s not the same as us learning their language, you know? Do animals have language? And if they do, could we learn it? Can we ever really know what animals are saying to each other? F ... Show More

Are cats evil, or just misunderstood? That's what our friends at Brains On debate for a panel of kid judges. Find out what they decide in this special guest episode! Plus, Lindsay and Marshall weigh in on their conclusions.  What do you want to know about cats? Let us know on our ... Show More

On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk about their cats Menchie and Zyler, the adoption process, cats vs. dogs, allergies, how to discipline your cats, weird cat behaviour, and how to convince your parents to let you adopt a cat.