BRAINS ON!

About Brains On Universe

• Company Overview: An independent media company creating podcasts, books, and videos for kids and curious adults.
• Mission: To produce content that is smart, funny, silly, and serious, while avoiding talking down to children.
• Founders: Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten, who began the project in 2012 while working as journalists at Minnesota Public Radio.
• Core Principles:
  • Respecting the intelligence of young listeners.
  • Highlighting the voices and passions of children.
  • Creating content that is enjoyable for both kids and adults.
• Podcast Portfolio:
  • Brains On!
  • Smash Boom Best
  • Forever Ago
  • Moment of Um
• History: Originally incubated at American Public Media before transitioning to an independent company.
• Contact: hello@brainsonuniverse.org