Why are we afraid of the dark?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Explore the dark with Molly and co-host Sasha! They’ll chat with psychologist Dr. Sandy Pimentel about why it’s totally normal to be afraid of the dark and hear from Mr. Bonejangles about why it’s the bone-a-fide best! To round out their adventure, producer Nico Gonzalez-Wisler will whisk them off on a starry, overnight field trip. The light at the end of the tunnel? An all-new mystery sound! This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS) - Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions apply. Factor (Factormeals.com/brainson50) to get 50% off. IXL (IXL.COM/FIELDTRIP) to get a 20% off an IXL membership. *** Don’t miss our virtual events! Our next one, “What’s That Smell?” is happening Oct. 26 — Oct. 28, and our third and final, “Snacktacular Road Trip,” is Nov. 30 — Dec. 2. Join your favorite hosts from Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago LIVE on YouTube for just $19.99 per family. Join the fun, and ask them questions! Plus, Smarty Pass holders get 20% off (sign up today to get yours and the discount). It all starts on September 21, so go to brainson.org/fieldtrips to get your tickets! ***Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Brainson, where we're serious about being curious.
0:05.0	Brainson is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:11.0	Why hello there. Foundation. top dancing skeleton who skulks around Brainson Headquarters.
0:24.1	They keep me in the vents, Mr. Bone Jangles.
0:28.1	Welcome to my bone, Schlipad.
0:30.4	Spooky, isn't it?
0:31.8	Well, I am a boneafide creepy interior decorator. I had these cobwebs
0:37.0	imported from the caves of Croatia. Nice huh? Oh that? It's a reclinable tombstone for lounging. It's a bone jingles family scare loom.
0:47.0	I know many of you like to decorate for the spooky season, but for me this is a way of life.
0:52.0	So I, Mr. Bonejangle, say to you,
0:55.0	Why not embrace the dark all year round?
0:58.0	Hmm?
0:59.2	I've heard some of you are afraid of the dark.
1:01.6	Perhaps you're ribbing me because the dark is truly a wonder. But if it's a little too
1:06.9	spine-tingling for you, we'll just light a candle and voila!
1:14.0	Dark with a dash of light. The soft glow of candlelight really accentuates my bone structure, does it not?
1:19.0	These cheekbones could slice cheese.
1:21.0	Is that the saying?
1:22.0	Anyway, my cheekbones, they're gorgeous.
1:25.0	Back to the subject at hand.
1:27.0	Look, a Bat family has decided to make a home for themselves at the top of my armoir. This one's named Batty. They love the dark too.
1:37.2	Oh, Mandible! That reminds me. I'm late for their daily dusk serenade. They love to hear me sing.
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