Jane Lindholm

Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Appears On

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Episode Appearances

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Apr 3, 2026

But Why turns 10!

“Host and creator of But Why podcast; guides episode narrative and interviews guests”

Black bear hibernation physiologyAnimal hibernation mechanismsWoodchuck hibernation behavior

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Mar 20, 2026

What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

“Host of But Why podcast; organized and moderated the Kid Press Conference event”

Youth Civic Engagement ProgramsKid Governor Elections and PlatformsHomelessness Awareness and Solutions

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Mar 6, 2026

How do we know life is not a dream?

“Host of But Why podcast who facilitates discussions with philosophy experts about children's existential questions”

Existential Philosophy for ChildrenMeaning and Purpose in LifeDream vs. Reality Epistemology

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Feb 20, 2026

How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?

“Host of But Why podcast; conducts interviews and frames paleontological concepts for young audiences”

Mass extinction events and survival mechanismsDinosaur-bird evolutionary relationshipFeathered dinosaur fossils and evidence

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jan 23, 2026

Do bunnies come out at night?

“Host of But Why podcast; leads episode discussion and interviews expert guests about animal topics”

Rabbit domestication history and selective breedingLagomorph classification and taxonomyCrepuscular animal behavior and circadian rhythms

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jan 9, 2026

Why can’t we remember being babies?

“Host and producer of But Why podcast at Vermont Public”

Infantile amnesia and early childhood memory lossMemory encoding, consolidation, and retrieval processesSleep's role in memory consolidation and learning

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Dec 26, 2025

What’s on your bucket list?

“Host of But Why podcast who shares personal bucket list items and moderates the episode discussion”

Bucket list planning and goal-setting for childrenCareer exploration and childhood aspirationsTravel and adventure destinations for families

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Dec 19, 2025

Why do goats sound like humans? A Cozy Critters Collaboration

“Host of But Why podcast who introduces the episode and conducts the interview with Doug Frazier”

Animal vocalization and vocal cord biologyComparative anatomy between humans and mammalsAnimal communication systems and signaling

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Dec 12, 2025

How do oysters make their shells?

“Host of But Why podcast; conducted interviews and narrated the episode about oyster restoration”

Oyster Shell Formation and Mollusk BiologyBillion Oyster Project Restoration InitiativeNew York Harbor Ecosystem Recovery

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Nov 28, 2025

What’s an oboe? How does a flute work? What’s a viola?

“Host of But Why podcast; moderated live episode and facilitated audience questions from children”

Flute embouchure and mouth positioning techniquesDouble reed construction and maintenance in oboe playingWoodwind instrument fingering systems and pitch control

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Nov 14, 2025

How big is a Macy's parade balloon?

“Host of But Why podcast; conducted interviews and narrated the episode”

Parade Float Design and EngineeringGiant Character Balloon FabricationHeat Sealing and Fabric Assembly

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Oct 3, 2025

Why do horses sleep standing up?

“Host of But Why podcast; conducted interviews and guided episode structure for exploring children's horse-related questions”

Icelandic horse breed characteristics and historyHorse anatomy and skeletal structureHorse sleep patterns and predator-avoidance behavior

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Sep 19, 2025

When did volcanoes start existing?

“Host of But Why podcast who interviews experts and presents volcano science to curious children”

Volcanic eruption mechanics and magma pressure buildupTectonic plate boundaries and volcanic system formationGeothermal energy generation and utilization

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Sep 5, 2025

How are glaciers formed?

“Host of But Why podcast; conducted interviews and guided episode narrative on glacier science and climate change”

Glacier Formation and DynamicsClimate Change and Global WarmingIce Core Analysis and Paleoclimatology

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Aug 29, 2025

How does wildfire smoke travel so far?

“Host and producer of But Why podcast; frames episode content and conducts expert interviews”

Wildfire smoke transport and atmospheric circulationJet stream dynamics and long-distance particle travelClimate change and forest desiccation

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Aug 22, 2025

Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

“Host of But Why podcast; conducted field reporting from Iceland puffin colonies and interviewed conservation experts.”

Atlantic Puffin Biology and BehaviorSeabird Conservation and Population RestorationAnimal Sexual Maturation Signaling

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Aug 8, 2025

Who invented the English language?

“Host of But Why podcast who interviews Dr. Brzovsky about English language origins and evolution”

English Language Etymology and OriginsHistorical Sound Changes and the Great Vowel ShiftSilent Letters and Spelling Irregularities

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jul 25, 2025

Chameleons, jellyfish and ballerinas! Check out But Why Bites

“Host and producer of But Why podcast series”

U.S. Presidential Term Limits and Constitutional LawBallet Pointe Shoes and Dancer TrainingSolar Eclipse Science and Safety

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jul 11, 2025

Who created math problems?

“Host of But Why podcast who facilitates discussion and works through math puzzles with the expert guest”

History of Mathematics and Number SystemsMathematical Problem-Solving StrategiesFibonacci Sequence and Patterns in Nature

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jun 27, 2025

Why do some people like spicy food?

“Podcast host who interviews Kenji Lopez-Alt and guides discussion about food science and cultural food practices”

Capsaicin and spice toleranceMultisensory taste perceptionFood preservation and pickling

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jun 13, 2025

Why do we need to use sunscreen?

“Host of But Why podcast who interviews Dr. Yu and guides the episode discussion”

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin damage mechanismsSunburn prevention and treatmentChemical vs. mineral sunscreen formulations

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · May 30, 2025

Are horseshoe crabs…crabs?

“Host of But Why podcast who conducted interviews and field trip to Cape Cod with horseshoe crab expert”

Horseshoe Crab Biology and AnatomyMarine Ecosystem ConservationMigratory Shorebird Populations

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · May 16, 2025

Who invented emoji?

“Host and producer of But Why podcast; guides episode exploration of emoji history and significance”

Emoji history and origins in 1990s JapanUnicode standardization of emoji across platformsVisual communication design and semiotics

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