Today we discuss how video games are made, how Ezra comes up with songs (including a world premiere of a new song!), and how God makes us and animals. Sponsored by Rayman Legends.

Episode 46: How the World Works

Jan 9th, 2017 8m 43s

We're back! It's just Z and D this time, talking about how the world works, if it's warm in space, the confusing son, and where we want to travel to next. Sponsored by The World.

Episode 45: The Magical Snap

Sep 14th, 2016 10m 56s

We're back to talk mostly about PowerPets, magical animals that only my kids can turn into. Also we visit Promontory Point, where Ezra and Zella's mommy and daddy got married ten years ago. Brought to you by PowerPets, of course.

Episode 44: Brown County Hike

Jul 6th, 2016 11m 41s

We hike through the woods of Brown County, Indiana and discuss trees, caterpillars, beavers, tiny frogs, moss, and turtles. Stay to the end for a short outtake. Sponsored by Butterflies and Nature.

Episode 43: When Old People Are Born

Jun 14th, 2016 7m 34s

Just Zella and Daddy today. We discuss how stuff gets into space, the big bang, the difference between pre-school and Kindergarten, how animals survive, and the reward for a finished dinner. Thanks to today's sponsor, The World.

Episode 42: Pokémon

Jun 8th, 2016 10m

We're back! Turns out the only way to get Ezra to make another podcast was to make it all about Pokémon. Which he's just gotten into. Deeply. Brought to you by our sponsor, Pokémon.

Episode 41: The Fortress

Feb 1st, 2016 5m 52s

We climb inside our pillow fortress for a talk all about fortresses. And Abraham Lincoln.

Episode 40: Brownstone Love

Nov 26th, 2015 9m 44s

We visit Aunt Lilli and Cousin Rufus in upstate New York. We discuss why some people are funnier than others, how trees fall down, what dogs are thinking, how rocks grow, the difference between fur and hair.Thanks to Adrian Holovaty and Roose

Episode 39: Everchanging Gobstobbers

Nov 12th, 2015 9m 1s

The eating episode! We weigh and discuss our Halloween take, consider the merits of eating paper and trees, and determine what monsters might eat. Brought to you by Halloween.Thanks to Greg Wohlwend for this week's question.

Episode 38: The Invisible Skateboarders

Oct 27th, 2015 12m 41s

We discuss our earliest memories, Joey and his troupe of invisible skateboarders, eyeballs, and what we're going to be for Halloween. Plus a special beatboxing performance by Ezra! Brought to you by Rescue Bots.Thanks to Arvin Dang for this w

Episode 37: On the Train

Oct 14th, 2015 7m 24s

Today we bring the mic onto the L and talk all about trains — how they go, where they go, how big they are, what color they are, and who takes them. Also we talk about the best animals. Brought to you by: train tracks.Thanks to Kickstarter ba

Episode 36: Come Out of Town

Sep 27th, 2015 8m 11s

We sit around the breakfast table and talk about the difference between babies and kids, how slingshots work, what would happen if people had wings, the magic store, and three-legged animals. Brought to you by breakfast.Thanks to Hiro and Gra

Episode 35: First Day of First Grade

Sep 15th, 2015 6m 51s

Join Ezra on his walk to school on the first day of first grade. We wonder how much a school weighs, the most important things to learn in school, where daddy went to school, and why some cars are parked on the curb. Brought to you by First Gra

Episode 34: A Spring Inside Your Brain

Sep 9th, 2015 12m 8s

Recorded on location at the Morton Arboretum. We talk about hedge mazes, cutting down trees, fairies, the cost of ice cream, and thanks to Alison, where we would go, if we could go anywhere in the world.Thanks to backers Alison Headley for th

Episode 33: Miller the Caterpillar

Aug 13th, 2015 9m 23s

Eleanor asks about the most afraid we've ever been. We consider what it'd be like to have a giraffe for a pet, talk about our pet caterpillar, the difference between boy and girl names, and how trains roll down the track. Brought to you by choc

Episode 32: How a Robot Survives

Jul 23rd, 2015 9m 34s

Our first Kickstarter-supported episode! We cover a lot of robot stuff, like how they survive (thanks Martin!), how they walk, and some good jobs they could do. We also learn about the mythical land of Coolbaba. Brought to you by camping.Than

Episode 31: Kentucky Adventure

Jul 7th, 2015 10m 35s

The Weiszes travel to Kentucky and learn all about creeks, caves, stalag…things, barbeques, and the Earth's magnetic field. Brought to you by, naturally, Kentucky.Apologies for the imbalanced audio on this episode. It was our first attempt to

Episode 30: Why Am I Talking?

Jun 16th, 2015 3m 59s

Our 30th episode! We cover trees and why they blow in the wind, the last day of Kindergarten, ice cream socials, what we'd name a lizard, how chairs work, and how to talk without talking. Brought to you by a playdate with Sofia.Please back us

Episode 29: Dodoplex Plus One

Jun 3rd, 2015 6m 53s

We discuss sword fighting, how wheels move, why bodies move, pokey pins, Candyland in Mexico, hinges, simple machines, very high numbers, and whether we'd chose to be able to fly or be invisible.

Episode 28: Super Mario Galaxy Florida

May 28th, 2015 8m 3s

Cousin River joins us to talk about planets, galaxies, the universe, aliens, Florida, and what Nana wore as a teenager.

Episode 27: Mother's Day 2015

May 15th, 2015 7m 22s

Grammy joins us to talk about her own childhood, her grandparents, the scheduling of holidays, and Ezra's newfound ability to read. Sponsored by the comic book Ninja Slice.If you'd like to have your questions answered on the show, please post

Episode 26: The Weirdo in the Butt

May 6th, 2015 9m 42s

E and D figure out what kind of kid he is, his favorite jobs, how trampolines work, the joys of little league, and why some planets have rings. Sponsored by Wii Super Mario Bros. Please rate us on iTunes! We'd love to get more people listening

Episode 25: A Day at the Farm

Apr 28th, 2015 8m 37s

Another special episode! This week we're at the Maryland farm of our friends Jonah and Sadie. We talk about building houses, riding ponies, farmwork, LEGOs, and favorite board games. Brought to you by the Minnie the Pony. Please rate us on iTun

Episode 24: Passover 2015

Apr 10th, 2015 7m 2s

We recorded this week's ZED Show at the Passover table, and invited some friends to join us. We talk about the canonical four questions, why cork is squishy, how glue is made, and how to catch a baseball. Brought to you by the Dollar Store. Ple

Episode 23: What is Science?

Mar 31st, 2015 7m 27s

Our friend Eleanor joins us for this week's ZED Show. We cover a lot this week, including what happened to Pluto, grandfather clocks, vocational ambitions, lines in your hands, and hibernating bears. Please rate us on iTunes! We'd love to get m