How to build a house on the moon

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Humans have visited the moon but we’ve never lived there. Could we build a home on our lunar neighbor? Join Molly and co-host Ira as they find out why the moon can be a dangerous place, and what it would take to live there. We’ll imagine a visit to a lunar hotel, hear about all the stuff humans have left up there and even hear a song sung by the Moon herself! Featured Expert: Phil Plait, astronomer, journalist and author of several books, including, Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe, which uses science and imagination to paint a picture of what it would be like to vacation on the moon.Resources:Learn more about NASA’s Artemis program which aims to bring humans back to the moon. Want to support the show? Join ⁠Smarty Pass⁠ to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets ⁠head to our events page⁠. More shows announced soon! April 25 - Marines Memorial, San Francisco, CA (2nd show added!) April 26 - Newmark Theater, Portland, OR May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON (2nd show added!) June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI June 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OH June 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI

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0:00.0	Lemonado.
0:02.0	Today's episode is sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge.
0:11.0	At Great Wolf Lodge, there's adventure for the whole family.
0:15.0	You and your pack can splash away in the indoor water park where it's always 84 degrees.
0:20.0	There's a massive wave pool, a lazy river,
0:22.8	and tons of water slides for your pack to enjoy together. And the fun doesn't stop there.
0:28.6	Get ready to explore and play at Adventure Packed attractions from Madgai Quest, a live action game
0:35.1	that takes place throughout the lodge to the Northern Lights Arcade.
0:38.2	There's also a bunch of great dining options and complimentary daily events like nightly dance parties all under one roof.
0:45.1	And the best part? With 22 lodges across the country, you're always only a short drive away from adventure.
0:51.2	So bring your pack together at a lodge near you.
0:55.4	Book your stay today at greatwolf.com and strengthen the pack.
1:02.7	Brains on Universe. You're listening to Brains on, where we're serious about being curious.
1:13.1	Thank you so much for auditioning for our new musical.
1:15.8	We'll be in touch.
1:17.6	Next.
1:18.5	Next on the list to audition is, let me see, but, uh, um, it just says moon.
1:25.4	Just says moon?
1:27.5	I think you mean the moon,
1:30.2	a.k.a. the world famous glowing orb, who's also a triple threat.
1:36.6	I sing, la, I dance.
1:41.6	And I make the tides ebb and flow.
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