Brains On! Science podcast for kids How does music get recorded and stored?
Nov 25, 2025
Ever wondered how your favorite tunes are captured? Shrink down with hosts Molly and Canyon as they ride sound waves to uncover the secrets of recording music. Meet a quirky robot who munches on old-school media like cassettes and CDs. Discover how microphones transform sound into electrical signals, and learn how these signals are stored on various formats. Plus, enjoy a fun mystery sound segment that keeps you guessing until the end!
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Robot Eats Formats To Explain Storage
- Robot Who Only Eats Physical Media humorously describes CDs, cassettes, and records as meals.
- The bit illustrates how each format stores music differently: discs, magnetic tape, and grooves.
Mystery Sound For Listener Engagement
- Molly and Canyon play a mystery sound and guess what it is before revealing the answer later.
- The segment engages listeners in critical listening and curiosity.
Shrinking Trip To Surf A Sound Wave
- Molly, Canyon, and Mark shrink in the Atom to 'surf' a sound wave and explore recording physically.
- The playful journey makes the technical process tangible for kids.