STEM with Dr. Owl artwork

Education for Kids · Orbital Owl

STEM with Dr. Owl

by Orbital Owl

STEM with Dr. Owl Join our endlessly curious explorer Emma, her wise feathered mentor Dr. Owl 🦉, and their goofy robot sidekick Ziggy 🤖, as they dive into the wonders of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! 🚀🧪📚 In STEM with Dr. Owl, each 10-minute episode turns everyday questions into exciting adventures. Why is the ocean salty? How do fish breathe underwater? What makes robots “think”? Powered by friendly AI voices, the stories come to life with answers that make you say “wow!” and giggles that make you say “again!” Our mission is to inspire curiosity, encourage kids to ask questions, and help them see that STEM is everywhere 🌍—in the kitchen, in the sky, even in their own backyard. ✨ What is STEM? ✨ STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—the four magical keys that help us unlock how the world works! From the tiniest atoms to the farthest galaxies, STEM is everywhere. So grab your imagination, bring your questions, and let’s blast off into discovery together! 🚀

Latest episodes

Showing 20 · updated from the feed

Why Do We Dream? – REM Sleep & Brain Science for Kids

Discover the science behind REM sleep and why our brains create wild stories while we snooze. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the three main ingredients of

Sep 23
12 min

Why Do We Get Car Sick? – Biology & The Human Body for Kids

Discover the biology behind motion sickness and learn how the inner ear and eyes send mixed signals to the brain. Emma feels a little woozy on a winding road trip, prompt

Sep 21
11 min

[Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Is Glass Fragile and More! - Atoms & Chemistry for Kids

Kids discover how microscopic atoms connect to create the amazing real-world materials all around us, from the water we drink to the iron hiding inside rocks. Emma and Dr

Sep 18
12 min

How Are Houses Built? – Architecture & Engineering for Kids

Learn the step-by-step science of architecture and engineering that goes into building a strong, safe house from the ground up. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they disc

Sep 16
12 min

How Does Water Reach Our House? – Engineering & Earth Science for Kids

Discover the fascinating journey of drinking water from natural lakes and treatment plants through giant underground mains and home plumbing directly to your faucet. Join

Sep 14
10 min

[Replay Bonus] Dive, Dive, Dive! - Emma’s Submarine Song

🎵 Dive, dive, dive! Emma’s submarine song is back—now in an extended version! Some of our little explorers loved the song from our submarine adventure and wanted to hear

Sep 11
1 min

[Replay Bonus] Dive, Dive, Dive! 🎵 Emma’s Submarine Song

🎵 Dive, dive, dive! Emma’s submarine song is back—now in an extended version! Some of our little explorers loved the song from our submarine adventure and wanted to hear

Sep 11
1 min

[Replay] How Does a Submarine Dive? – Buoyancy & Physics for Kids Audio episode 11m 32s

Discover the physics of buoyancy, water displacement, and how heavy metal objects can float in this exciting underwater adventure. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy the Robot

Sep 11
11 min

How Do Animals Hide? – Animal Camouflage & Biology for Kids

Discover the science of animal camouflage and biology as we explore how creatures disguise themselves in the wild. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy to find out if stick inse

Sep 9
9 min

Where Do Words Come From? – Linguistics & History for Kids

Kids learn the origins of human language, the fundamental science of grammar, and how words get their meaning in this engaging exploration of linguistics. Join Dr. Owl, E

Sep 7
9 min

[Ziggy's Mailbag] How Do Everyday Things Work? - Engineering & Physics for Kids

Kids discover how compasses, timers, sunscreen, thermoses, and microwaves use invisible forces and hidden processes to do their jobs. Emma and Dr. Owl follow five clues f

Sep 4
12 min

How Do Airplanes Fly? - Physics & Engineering for Kids

Kids discover how airplanes fly by exploring thrust, lift, drag, and the surprising power of invisible air. At an airport window, Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy use a paper str

Sep 2
12 min

What Are Atoms Made Of? – Chemistry & Physics for Kids

Children will learn the foundational chemistry concepts of atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons in this educational episode. Join our heroes as they put on their Shrin

Aug 31
12 min

[Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Do Skunks Stink & How Do Birds Sing? – Animal Biology & Zoology for Kids

Discover the animal biology behind butterfly flight, skunk defense mechanisms, bird songs, and cephalopod arms in this exciting mailbag episode. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Z

Aug 28
11 min

Why Do We Get Allergies & Need Vaccines? – The Immune System for Kids

Discover the fascinating science behind the human immune system, what causes seasonal allergies, and how vaccines protect our bodies. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy as the

Aug 26
10 min

[Replay] How Can Tow Trucks Lift Cars? – Physics & Engineering for Kids

Kids will discover the physics of balance and how hydraulic systems allow powerful machines to lift heavy objects without tipping over. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as t

Aug 24
11 min

[Ziggy's Mailbag] How Parachutes Fly, Squishies Bounce & More! – Physics & Everyday Engineering for Kids

Children will learn the foundational physics behind everyday engineering, exploring how air resistance slows parachutes and water pressure powers fire hoses. Join Dr. Owl

Aug 21
11 min

Why Is The Ground Shaking? – Earthquakes & Geology for Kids

Learn the science behind earthquakes, tectonic plates, and tsunamis in this earth-shaking geology lesson! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they use wooden blocks to exper

Aug 19
11 min

How Do Lego Bricks Stick Together? – Physics & Engineering for Kids

Discover the physics of friction and precision engineering behind how toy bricks connect without glue or magnets. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the secret

Aug 17
11 min

[Ziggy’s Mailbag] Why Do We Sneeze & Burp? – Human Biology & Anatomy for Kids

Discover the science of human biology and anatomy by uncovering the surprising reasons behind our funniest bodily functions. Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy dive into the mailba

Aug 14
11 min

Chart trend

Position in the Education for Kids chart (US), last 90 days.

#17
all-time peak
67
days in the top 50 since Mar 2025

Chart positions

Where STEM with Dr. Owl ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 24, 2026).

#70 ▼ 4 Education for Kids US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Thank you, Dr. Owl! My two kids (ages 4 and 6) absolutely love the STEM with Dr. Owl podcast. It’s so informative, and the humor keeps them engaged from beginning to end. My daughter, Eleanor, has a question for you: “If seeds come from plants, where did the very first seed come from?”

kymojin · Jul 2026

My three boys (ages 10, 7 & 6) really enjoy this podcast. They listen while learning and the conversation continues even after the show is over. Ziggy’s cookie joke never gets old with my crew. Highly recommend this podcast. My son Andy, age 6, wants to know: Why do cats hate/dislike water?

Boy 3 Mom · Jun 2026

My 6 year old Griffin LOVES this show and wishes there was an episode every day! He wants to ask Dr. Owl “Why does my foot fall asleep?”

NRFOGJO · Oct 2025

We strive to present a balanced view by showing a diverse range of reviews from Apple Podcasts.

More podcasts like STEM with Dr. Owl

Popular shows in Education for Kids, for your next listen.

Browse charts by category

Daily updated Apple Podcasts rankings for the United States.

About STEM with Dr. Owl on Reason.fm

Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of STEM with Dr. Owl, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.

Contact

Questions or issues? Reach us at hello@reason.fm

0:000:00