Everything Under The Sun

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  • How was ballet invented? With Dame Darcey Bussell. Why do penguins waddle? What are bones made from?

    We're back for the second episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia!


    We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world.


    This week the questions are:


    Who invented ballet? We have ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell answering this one, thank you Darcey!


    Why do penguins waddle? We learn all about how penguins' unique movement has developed over hundreds of years.


    What are bones made from? It's a great answer all about the way our bones grow from babies to adults. Our bones are so so clever, I am so excited to tell you all about them.


    Find out all about ballet, penguins and bones on this week's episode!


    And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now!


    Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460


    Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592


    And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it.


    Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites

    Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod


    Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions.


    Have a lovely listen and a great week!


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    15 min
  • Who invented chess? With Fun Master Mike from Chesskids. Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? Why are penguins black and white?

    We're back! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia!


    We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world.


    This week the questions are:


    Who Invented Chess? We have Fun Master Mike everyone's favourite coach on chesskid.com answering this one, thank you Mike!


    Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? We find out about the oldest piggy bank in the world, from Java!


    Why are penguins black and white? It's a great answer all about the way penguins live, actually more in the water than on the ice! I love penguins, do you?


    Find out all about chess, penguins and piggy banks on this week's episode!


    And do buy the BOOK, Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions is out now.


    Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460

    Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592


    And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it.


    Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites

    Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod


    Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions.


    Have a lovely listen and a great week!


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    16 min
  • How can you store so many things in your mind? With Louise Gooding. Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured? Why are tears salty?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Christopher's question "How can we store so many things in our mind? Will we ever run out of space" With the help of very special guest expert Louise Gooding!

    We also discuss Meadow's question "Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured?". Finally, we find out the answer to Ziggy's question, "Why are tears salty?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    11 min
  • Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline? With Fran Scott. How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder? Why do sun and rain make rainbows?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Enzo's question "Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline?" With the help of very special guest expert Fran Scott!

    We also discuss Mira's question "How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder". Finally, we find out the answer to Mishka's question, "Why does sun and rain make rainbows?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    15 min
  • Can people mind read? With Derren Brown. Have you ever lost a best friend? How many humans are in the world?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Maya's question "Can people mind read?" With the help of very special guest expert Derren Brown!

    We also discuss Fabiolla's question "have you ever lost a best friend? If so how did you feel?". Finally, we find out the answer to Keir's question, "How many humans are in the world?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    17 min
  • How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)? With Nicole Stott. How high up are clouds? Why do clouds move?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Jessica's question "How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)?" With the help of astronaut Nicole Stott!

    We also answer Rufus's question "how high up are the clouds?". Finally, we find out the answer to Angus's question, "Why do clouds move?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    11 min
  • Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down? With Tweedy the Clown. Why can't horses throw up? Why are clownfish stripy?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Christopher's question "Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down (if they don't hurt themselves)?" With the help of Tweedy the Clown from Gifford's Circus!

    We also answer Emmeline's question "Why can't horses throw up?". Finally, we find out the answer to Alex's question, "Why are clownfish stripy?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    13 min
  • What is the healthiest food in the world? With Tim Spector. How was the first yoghurt made? What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Mathilda's question "What is the healthiest food in the world?" With the help of nutritional expert and best-selling author, Tim Spector!

    We also answer Akshat's question "How was the first yoghurt made?". Finally, we find out the answer to Anuradha's question, "What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    18 min
  • Who created superheroes? With Paul Levitz. Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it? Why do bulls have horns?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

    First up we tackle Maya's question "Who created superheroes?" With the help of Paul Levitz, comic book writer and superhero expert!

    We also answer Bella's question "Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it?". Finally, we find out the answer to Leila's question, "Why do bulls have horns?"

    Enjoy the show!

    Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

    www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

    and more info is on social media

    @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

    and @mollyoldfield on twitter

    Thank you! Have a lovely week!


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    14 min
  • COMO Point Yamu, Phuket x Everything Under The Sun

    This week Molly is in Thailand, collecting questions in COMO Point Yamu, Phuket, Thailand!


    She has lots of questions to answer in this episode recorded at the children's club, Play by COMO including:


    Where do monkeys go when it rains?

    Why can't humans fly like birds?

    How invented boats?

    Where do we water plants?

    Why are animals so shy?


    Molly has collected lots and lots of questions for the Everywhere Under The Sun book she is writing and if you'd like to ask one for the new book you can! Just checking out www.mollyoldfield.com and check out the link for the new book! The first book is available in English, Spanish, German, Catalan, Dutch, Korean and in all good bookshops in the UK, the USA, Australia and New Zealand so do give yourself the gift of a copy today! www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun


    Thanks so much for listening this year and sending in your questions! It has been a privilege to hear your questions and attempt to answer some of them, thank you for the support and to all the experts who have taken on a question this year, its been wonderful having you as part of Everything Under The Sun!


    Socials: Insta: @mollyoldfieldwrites @everythingunderthesunpod

    Twitter: @mollyoldfield


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    10 min

About Everything Under The Sun

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