Hey Smartypants

Smartypants Podcast

Welcome to Hey Smartypants — the podcast that turns big questions into epic adventures! 🌍🚀🦠 Hosted by curious Emma and powered by AI, each episode is a brain-boosting field trip for your imagination. From glowing sea creatures to outer space, we bring science and nature to life with fun facts, big laughs, and kid-friendly storytelling and home assignments to continue exploring. Perfect for curious kids 6+ and their grown-ups while on a long drive, or in the classroom. Subscribe and join the Smartypants crew! 🧠✨ #SmartypantsPodcast #STEMKids

  1. Episode 14 - Germs 🦠

    1 DAY AGO

    Episode 14 - Germs 🦠

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋Today we’re shrinking down for a microscopic adventure to explore one of the tiniest — and most important — mysteries of all… germs! 🔬✨ In this action-packed episode, Emma visits Dr. Rob’s lab and takes a peek through his microscope. But when she wonders what it would be like to shake a germ’s hand… things get SMALL. With the help of Dr. Rob’s shrink ray and their super-speedy Germ Glider hovercraft, they zoom into the human body to discover what germs really are — and whether they’re truly as bad as we think! Inside, they surf through sneezes, dodge invading bacteria, meet friendly gut microbes, and watch white blood cells battle it out like microscopic superheroes. All thanks to an awesome question from our friend Leah! 🧫🚀 🧪 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What germs actually are (bacteria, viruses, and more!)Why some germs are helpful — especially in your gutHow bad germs make us sickHow your immune system fights invadersWhy washing your hands really works 🧼What sneezes, coughs, and soap have in commonAnd how your body is like a bustling microscopic city 🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love science and adventureParents and teachers looking for fun STEM learningCar rides, classroom listening, or curious bedtime brainsAnyone who’s ever wondered what’s really going on inside their body 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants:Each episode turns a real kid’s question into an exciting, fact-filled journey through science, history, and imagination — with just the right mix of sound effects, surprises, and silliness to make learning unforgettable. 🎬 CreditsThis podcast was created by Leora Cohen, a curious kid who loves asking big questions and getting big answers — with a little help from her dad, who records, edits, and pilots the germ-air-hovercraft. 😉 🎵 Theme music: Bring the Fun by Andrey RossiVoices generated with Google AI Studio and other cool tools. 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions!Parents — want your child’s question featured on the show? Visit https://www.heysmartypantspodcast.com and send them in!⁠⁠ 📣 Follow, Rate & ReviewIf your kids love exploring big ideas (and tiny ones!) through sound, tap Follow, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite curious explorers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! | #HeySmartypants #ScienceForKids #STEMForKids #EducationalPodcast #KidsPodcast #CuriousKids #ImmuneSystem #HealthyHabits #FunLearning

    10 min
  2. Episode 13 - Extinction 💥

    28 JAN

    Episode 13 - Extinction 💥

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 Today we’re heading on a mind-blowing adventure through time as Emma visits a museum, meets a giant T-rex 🦖, and discovers what extinction really means — and why it matters. In this episode, Emma teams up with Kayla from the Museum of Natural History to answer Adi’s big question: How and why do animals go extinct? From dinosaurs and asteroids ☄️ to dodo birds 🦤 and disappearing habitats, we explore how the world changes — and what happens when animals can’t change fast enough. Along the way, we learn why some animals vanish forever… and how others make surprising comebacks 👀✨ 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • What extinction really means (hint: it’s like losing the very last copy of a library book 📚) • What happened to the dinosaurs — and why it wasn’t their fault • How humans helped cause the extinction of animals like the dodo • Why lions and tigers need space to survive — and what happens when it disappears • The amazing true story of an animal that came back after being thought extinct for millions of years 🐟 • How you can help protect animals as an Earth Guardian 🌍🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ 🎧 Perfect For: Kids ages 6+ who love animals, history, and big “why” questions Parents and teachers looking for thoughtful, kid-friendly science stories Homeschool lessons, car rides, or curious bedtime listening Anyone who wants to help protect our planet 💚 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants: Each episode turns a kid’s real question into an exciting, fact-filled adventure through science, history, and imagination — with humor, sound effects, and just the right amount of silliness to make learning unforgettable. 🎬 Credits This podcast was created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and finding big answers — with a little help from their dad, who records, edits, and protects the animal library behind the scenes 😉 🎵 Theme music: Bring the Fun by Andrey Rossi Voices generated with Google AI Studio and other cool tools 💌 Send Us Your Big Questions! Parents — want your child’s question featured on the show? Visit https://www.heysmartypantspodcast.com 📣 Follow, Rate & Review If your kids love exploring the world through sound, tap Follow, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode with your favorite little Earth Guardians. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! #HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #Extinction #Animals #ScienceForKids #EarthGuardians #HowTheWorldWorks

    12 min
  3. Special Announcement - Our new website 🖥️

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 13 TRAILER

    Special Announcement - Our new website 🖥️

    🎉 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 🎉

    3 min
  4. Episode 12 - Jellyfish 🪼

    14 JAN

    Episode 12 - Jellyfish 🪼

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋This time, we’re diving into a glowing, mysterious underwater adventure as Emma heads out on a nighttime scuba dive to meet one of the ocean’s strangest creatures — jellyfish! In this episode, Emma teams up with Mark to answer Lev’s big question: How do jellyfish sting?Floating through the dark ocean, surrounded by softly glowing jellies, you’ll discover how these ancient animals move, sense the world, and protect themselves — all explained in a fun, friendly way that makes science feel like magic ✨🪼 🌠 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 😉🎵 Theme music:Bring the Fun by Andrey Rossi 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?Visit our website - https://www.heysmartypantspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and send us your audio recording. 📣 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 🪼🌊

    10 min
  5. Episode 11 - Flight ✈️

    29/12/2025

    Episode 11 - Flight ✈️

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋Today we’re taking off on a sky-high field trip as Emma goes flying to discover how airplanes take off, fly and land! 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:Bring the Fun by Andrey RossiVoices 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?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 ✈️

    8 min
  6. Episode 10 - Farming 🌽

    18/12/2025

    Episode 10 - Farming 🌽

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋Today we’re heading on a farm-fresh adventure that starts in the supermarket and zooms all the way back to where our food is grown 🌱🚜 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:• How tiny seeds grow into fruits, vegetables, roots, and trees 🌱🍎🥕• Why people started farming over 12,000 years ago — and how that changed the world 🏕️➡️🏡• What a farmer’s daily life is really like (spoiler: very early mornings!) 🌅• How food gets harvested, packed, and shipped from the farm to the supermarket 🚚• Fun farming facts you’ve probably never heard before 🤯 🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love food, nature, and asking “how does that work?”Parents and teachers looking for fun, educational listeningHomeschool lessons, car rides, or mealtime curiosityAnyone who’s ever eaten a vegetable (so… everyone!) 🥗 🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants:Each episode turns a kid’s real question into an exciting, hands-on adventure through science, history, and imagination — with jokes, sound effects, and curious characters that make learning feel like play. 🎬 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:Bring the Fun by Andrey RossiVoices 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?Email us at ⁠⁠heysmartypants.podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ 📣 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!#HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #KidsLearn #FarmingForKids #FoodJourney #CuriousKids

    10 min
  7. Episode 9 - Big Cat Special 2! Tigers 🐅

    10/12/2025

    Episode 9 - Big Cat Special 2! Tigers 🐅

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋Today we’re trekking deep into the jungle on a nighttime adventure to meet one of the most powerful — and most mysterious — big cats on Earth: the tiger! 🌴🌙In this episode, Emma and Rob tiptoe through the trees with night-vision goggles, spot a tiger cooling off in a river, and discover how these giant striped cats survive all on their own. 🐅✨ 🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why tigers are solitary and prefer living alone• How tiger stripes work as camouflage• Why no two tigers have the same stripe pattern• What tigers hunt — and how much they eat!• How far you can hear a tiger’s roar• Why tigers love swimming (unlike most cats!)• How kids can help protect endangered animals around the world. 🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love animals, adventure, and asking “why?”Parents and teachers looking for smart, fun audio adventuresHomeschool lessons, car rides, or bedtime listeningAnyone who dreams of exploring nature like a real wildlife ranger! 🦁🌿 🎒 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 tries not to spill his tea when a tiger suddenly appears in the river. 😉 🎵 Theme music:Bring the Fun by Andrey RossiVoices 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? 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 adventurers. 🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants! #HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #STEMForKids #Tigers #BigCats #AnimalFacts #KidsPodcast #ScienceForKids #WildlifeEducation #CuriousKids #FunLearning

    9 min
  8. Episode 8 - Big Cat Special 1! Lions 🦁

    22/11/2025

    Episode 8 - Big Cat Special 1! Lions 🦁

    Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋 In this roaring new episode, Emma heads deep into the African savanna for a real-life safari adventure — and she’s bringing you along! 🐾🌾 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: Why lions live in family prides What makes a lion’s roar one of the loudest in the animal kingdom How lions mark and defend their territory Why manes are more than just fabulous hair Where lions used to live — and why they need our help today 🎒 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

    9 min

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Welcome to Hey Smartypants — the podcast that turns big questions into epic adventures! 🌍🚀🦠 Hosted by curious Emma and powered by AI, each episode is a brain-boosting field trip for your imagination. From glowing sea creatures to outer space, we bring science and nature to life with fun facts, big laughs, and kid-friendly storytelling and home assignments to continue exploring. Perfect for curious kids 6+ and their grown-ups while on a long drive, or in the classroom. Subscribe and join the Smartypants crew! 🧠✨ #SmartypantsPodcast #STEMKids