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A funny quiz show packed with wild facts and brain-teasing trivia that keeps kids laughing and learning.
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The funniest educational show kids love, parents adore, and teachers use in their classrooms. "Who Smarted?" is an engaging and entertaining educational podcast for kids and families that combines humor with learning in a way that captivates curious young minds. With four new episodes released weekly, this show offers a delightful blend of kids' trivia and fascinating facts, making it the perfect educational tool for both home and classroom settings. Created by the minds behind BRAIN GAMES and BRAINCHILD, "Who Smarted?" is not just another podcast; it's an adventure in learning that kids can't get enough of!
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- Atomic Audio
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 17 min
- Episodes
- 1134
- Topics
- Education For Kids
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Episodes
1134 episodes
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WHAT?!?!? Bonus Episodes of Podcasts Made by SMARTYPANTS!
12 min 8 May 2026Smartypants I cannot believe how good the podcasts being made in Who Smarted? Podcast Camp are. OK, yes I can - because you are all amazing! Each of these SmartyPants had never made a podcast before, and now with the help of videos from me and Adam "Tex" + feedback from me in the forums and Live Q&A- they are podcasting like us! Plus they learned how to research, write creative stories, get other people excited about the stuff they are excited about, and all kinds of other technical and creative skills that are awesome whether or not you want to be a podcaster or just learn some cool new stuff. Check em out, and if you want to attend podcamp, you can start anytime, go at your own pace, and always get support from ME and Adam "Tex"! Just go to WhoSmarted.com and click Join Podcast Camp!
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TWO MORE SMARTYPANTS PODCASTS !!
15 min 24 April 2026WOW! The SmartyPants in Podcast Camp are making amazing podcasts! You can join now and start anytime - including real support from Trusty and Tex - and save $20 if you signup through Saturday April 25. Go here to signup and use code CAMP20 at checkout!
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BONUS! Two Podcasts MADE BY SMARTYPANTS!!!
13 min 21 April 2026Hey SmartyPants! Have we got a treat for you! We're dropping a special bonus: wo amazing podcast episodes made by Francis & Arleigh, two SmartyPants just like you in our Who Smarted? Podcast Camp. They're so good we had to share them with the whole feed — and there are so many more where these came from. Want your kid to make their own podcast? Podcast Camp is our online, totally self-paced program where Smarty Pants learn real storytelling and creative skills while having a blast and learning directly from the Trusty Narrator and Adam "Tex/Chet Nickerson" - the creators of Who Smarted? Start anytime but grab your access today because the sale ensd April 25. Sign up at whosmarted.com, click Podcast Camp, and use code CAMP20 for $20 off. Offer expires April 25.
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What is Depression?
20 min 11 September 2026How do you know if you are Clinically Depressed? Does Depression only have to do with feeling sad? How can you manage or treat Depression?
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Trusty Trivia: KOALAS!!!
8 min 10 September 2026Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
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How does a Library get all its books?
20 min 9 September 2026How does a Library work? When were Libraries first created? What does a Librarian do?
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SMARTY Q: How do people create languages???
12 min 8 September 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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Who created Disneyland?
19 min 7 September 2026When were the Disney theme parks built? What are some differences between Disneyland & Disney World? Which theme park came first?
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SMARTYQ: Why is a softball bigger than a baseball?
10 min 6 September 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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What are the Biggest, Baddest Things in the Universe?
21 min 4 September 2026What is a Pulsar? What is the Biggest Star? What is the single Biggest Object in Space?
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Trusty Trivia: GREAT WHITE SHARKS!!!
9 min 3 September 2026Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
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Was Cinnamon once more valuable than gold?
20 min 2 September 2026What is Cinnamon? Where does Cinnimon come from? What gives Cinnamon its distinct taste?
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SMARTY Q: How did Magic Wands become a Thing???
12 min 1 September 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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How did the legend of the Yeti start?
20 min 31 August 2026Why is the Yeti known as The Abominable Snowman? Could the Yeti actually exist? How many people have claimed to see a Yeti?
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SMARTY Q: How did the Days of the Week get their Names???
10 min 29 August 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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What is the strongest Metal?
22 min 28 August 2026What are the different types of Metal? Where do Metals come from? Why do we use different Metals for different jobs?
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Trusty Trivia: RAINBOWS!!!
8 min 27 August 2026Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
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Can Solar Flares cause problems on Earth?
19 min 26 August 2026What causes a Solar Flare? How much energy is released during a Solar Flare? How often do Solar Flares occur?
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SMARTY Q: Is there a 5th Swimming Stroke???
11 min 25 August 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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How do you make Potato Chips?
19 min 24 August 2026What makes Potato Chips so crunchy? Why are Potato Chips so addictive? How were Potato Chips really invented?
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SMARTY Q: Why do Bed Bugs like Beds???
10 min 22 August 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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Why are there funny obstacles on Mini-Golf Courses?
20 min 21 August 2026Where was Mini-Golf invented? How did the Great Depression help shape Mini-Golf? How can you get better at Mini-Golf?
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Trusty Trivia: OWLS!!!
8 min 20 August 2026Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
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What happens if you step in Quicksand?
19 min 19 August 2026What is Quicksand made of? Can Quicksand pull you under? How do you get out of Quicksand?
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SMARTY Q: Do Birds Fart???
10 min 18 August 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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How did Scooters get so Popular?
18 min 17 August 2026Who invented the first Scooter? What were the earliest Scooters like? Where can you find the most Scooters in the World?
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SMARTYQ: Why do we need Sleep?
11 min 15 August 2026Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to - Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
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How much water is in Watermelon?
20 min 14 August 2026Is Watermelon a healthy snack? How much do Watermelons weight? Can you eat Watermelon seeds?
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Trusty Trivia: STARS!!!
8 min 13 August 2026Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
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Where do Potatoes come from?
21 min 12 August 2026How many kinds of Potatoes are there? What food group do Potatoes belong to? Can you make a battery out of a Potato?
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