Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Why do we need pinky toes?

September 15, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Pinky toes may seem small, but they’re kind of a big deal. Join Molly and co-host Luna Mae as they learn about why we have these tiny toes and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Plus, we talk about animals with two, three, or six toes! Plus, a Mystery Sound that’ll get your ears working overtime. Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to ⁠smartypass.org ⁠to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to ⁠brainson.org/events⁠. 9/19 Minneapolis, MN (sold out)* 9/26 Charlotte, NC 1 0/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show

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