About the Show
A kids' podcast about how things work
Under the Hood with Mathias is a children's podcast where a curious 7-year-old meets the people who build and run the world's machines, and finds out how they really work. How it's built, how it works, and who makes it go.
Mathias is seven, and he wants to know how everything works — cars and engines, robots and rockets, cranes and the gadgets around the house. So instead of guessing, he goes and finds out. In every episode he meets a real engineer, inventor or maker, asks the questions a kid actually wonders about, and then explains what he learned so other young listeners can understand it too.
What we cover
The show explores four worlds of machines:
What makes it different
Most children's science podcasts are narrated by grown-ups. This one is hosted by a real 7-year-old, talking to the real people who build the machines. It's curiosity-first, hands-on, and focused on how actual things in the real world are made and kept running — the questions kids ask, answered by the people who'd really know.
Frequently asked questions
What is Under the Hood with Mathias?
It's a kids' podcast about how things work. In each episode a curious 7-year-old named Mathias meets the engineers, inventors and makers who build and run the world's machines, and finds out how they really work — how it's built, how it works, and who makes it go.
Who is the podcast for, and what age is it aimed at?
It's made for curious children and their families — roughly ages 4 to 10 — and for anyone who has ever wondered how a machine actually works. Episodes are short, friendly and clear enough for young listeners, with plenty for grown-ups to enjoy alongside them.
What topics does the show cover?
Four worlds of machines: things that go (cars, engines, trains, planes, drones and rockets); robots and humanoids; big builds (cranes, bridges, tunnels, diggers and giant ships); and everyday machines. Every episode follows how something is built and who makes it go.
What makes it different from other kids' science podcasts?
Most children's science shows are narrated by adults. Under the Hood with Mathias is hosted by a real 7-year-old who asks the questions a kid actually wonders about, and puts them to the real engineers, inventors and mechanics who build the machines.
Does the podcast cover coding or software?
No. The show is about mechanical and hardware things — cars, engines, robots, big builds and everyday machines — and the people who build them. It doesn't cover software or coding.
When does it launch, and where can I listen?
It's launching in 2027 and will be available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sign up on the home page to be notified the moment the first episode goes live.
Is the podcast safe and appropriate for children?
Yes. The show is family-run and produced by Mathias's parents. Although the host is a child, the website is aimed at parents and grown-ups, and all accounts, uploads and contact are handled by a responsible adult.
How can I suggest a topic, a guest, or get notified?
Sign up to be notified about the launch on the home page, or email hello@underthehoodwithmathias.com to suggest a machine, a topic or a maker you'd love Mathias to meet.
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Get notifiedThis show is produced by Mathias's parents. All accounts, uploads and contact are handled by a grown-up.