But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
What this show covers
BigfootcryptidsfolkloreLoch Ness MonsterYetivoicehuman bodykids sciencemedicinesoundscience for kidsfossilsgeologynatural historydinosaurs
What listeners will find here
Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie: why do cryptids show up in so many cultures?
Cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie, Champ, and mermaids are the focus of this episode, which explores why stories about hidden creatures appear around the world. With skeptic and author Daniel Loxton, it looks at whether these beings are fact, fiction, or something in between.
Why your recorded voice sounds so strange—and how your voice actually works
This episode explores how the body makes a voice, why every voice sounds different, and why recordings of your own voice can feel so unfamiliar. With an ear, nose, and throat doctor, it also looks at lower voices, sick voices, and the mechanics of the voice box.
Fossils, from giant skeletons to tiny traces
Fossils are the focus here: what they are, how they form, where they’re found, and how old or enormous they can be. Recorded live at the South Burlington Public Library, the episode features retired University of Vermont geology professor Charlotte Mehrtens.
A 300th-episode celebration built from listeners’ favorite But Why moments
But Why marks its 300th episode by turning the spotlight on listeners’ favorite episodes. The celebration also includes a few voices from podcasts kids have on repeat, making this a cheerful look back at what has connected most with the audience.
Why “growing pains” happen—and how our bodies keep changing
Growing pains are the jumping-off point for a kid-friendly look at how bodies grow. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Zurisadai Gonzalez Castillo explains how bones get longer, what affects height, and why hair, nails, noses, and ears seem to keep growing.
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