If the Sun is so bright, why does space look completely black? In the first episode of Season 2, Kennie and his co-host Yaya explore one of the biggest mysteries of the universe. Discover why Earth's sky is blue, why astronauts always see a black sky, whether you can see stars during the daytime in space, and what makes space so different from here on Earth. By the end of this episode, you'll never look at the night sky the same way again. 🚀

Ever wonder why your phone always seems to die at the worst possible time? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla uncover how lithium-ion batteries work, why games and videos drain your battery faster, what happens as batteries age, and whether charging to 100% is really bad. By the end, you'll finally understand what's happening inside your phone every time that battery percentage starts dropping.

You press "Delete"... but is it really gone forever? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla uncover what actually happens when you delete a photo, video, or file. Learn why deleted files can sometimes be recovered, what "emptying the trash" really does, and how your phone and computer decide when something is truly gone.

Not every question fits into a season! In this bonus episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla dive into a mix of fun facts, surprising questions, and interesting conversations that didn't quite fit anywhere else. You never know what you'll learn next!

Listener Notice: This episode begins with a short hearing test using high-frequency tones. If you'd prefer to skip the hearing test, jump to 2:00, where the rest of the episode begins. Please keep your volume at a comfortable level and avoid turning it up if you can't hear a tone, as the next tone may be louder.

One look... and your phone unlocks. But how does it know it's really you? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Bennie/Zach 😂 uncover the science behind Face ID, from invisible infrared dots to the unique "map" of your face. You'll learn why a selfie usually won't fool it, how it still recognizes you with glasses or a new haircut, and what makes facial recognition one of the smartest security features we use every day.

You talk about pizza... 🍕 and suddenly you're seeing pizza ads everywhere. Coincidence... or is your phone secretly listening? 👀 In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Joe tackle one of the internet's biggest mysteries using simple analogies, real conversations, and zero confusing jargon. You'll learn what your phone's microphone is actually doing, how personalized ads really work, and why it can feel like your phone knows what you're thinking—even when it probably isn't listening.

AI can write essays, create art, answer questions, and even hold conversations... but is it actually thinking? 🤖 Does it have feelings? Does it understand what it's saying? Or is it just really good at predicting what comes next? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Bennie break down one of the biggest questions of our time using simple analogies, real conversations, and zero confusing jargon. By the end, you'll understand what AI really is, how it learns, and why it sometimes seems almost human.

Mission Control has officially cleared us for launch.

This season on Explain It Like I'm 5, we're leaving Earth behind to answer some of the universe's biggest questions.

Why is space black?
How do rockets actually get into space?
Why doesn't the Earth fall?
What actually is a black hole?
How do astronauts go to the bathroom?
Have we ever found aliens?

Join Kennie and his guests as we break down the mysteries of space using simple analogies, real conversations, and zero confusing jargon.

Mission Season 2 launches July 17th.

Explain it like I'm 5, EXTRA and UNSCRIPTED!!!! Episode 3 Bonus

You watched one cooking video... and suddenly your entire For You Page is recipes. You liked one dog video... and now every other video has a golden retriever in it. Coincidence? Not even close. 📱 In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host break down one of the internet's biggest mysteries using simple analogies, real conversations, and zero confusing jargon. By the end, you'll know what an algorithm really is, how TikTok learns what you like, and why your next swipe probably isn't as random as you think.