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Imagine This

Imagine a world where it’s all right to ask questions and have your voice heard. In each episode of Imagine This, we delve into a puzzling question from an inquisitive mind, examining the science behind it in a fun and engaging way. This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something! Our host, Brianna Peterson, chats to kids and Australia’s leading academics, taking you on an adventure to learn about the world around you.

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Episode One: Why are jokes funny?

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Created by: ABC KIDS listen and The Conversation

Australia

Started: April 6th, 2021

Status: Idle, 58 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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How is soil made?
^{0:14:12 | May 12th, 2026}

Evie wants to know, “How is soil made?”

What makes food spicy?
^{0:14:22 | May 5th, 2026}

Jamie wants to know, “What makes food spicy?” and Jacob asks, “Where does spice come from, how is it made and why does milk help?”

How do engines make cars move?
^{0:14:14 | April 28th, 2026}

Frankie and Timothy would like to know, “How do cars work?”

How do babies grow inside a tummy?
^{0:15:55 | April 21st, 2026}

Today’s question was sent in by a LOT of you! Lizzie, Reuben, Archie, Mack and Ruth would like to know ‘How do babies grow in a mummy’s tummy?’, Luana wants to know “Why do babies have blood on them when they’re born?” and Grayson and Mackenzie want to know, ‘How are babies really made?”

Why do we yawn?
^{0:13:00 | April 14th, 2026}

We often think of yawning as something that happens when we’re tired but the answer is much more mysterious. Nij and the kids meet Dr Kathleen Maddison at the Centre for Sleep Science for an adventure that starts all the way back in caveman times!

Why do we need sunscreen and how does it work?
^{0:15:16 | December 9th, 2025}

We all know it’s important to use sunscreen in the hot Australian sun, but what exactly is sunscreen? And how does it work? Nij and the kids are joined by dermatologist Professor Pablo Fernández-Peñas for a slippery, summery and sparkling journey.

What is snot and why do we have it?
^{0:13:03 | December 2nd, 2025}

It’s time to get nosy as we answer: What is snot? What are boogers? How is snot made and why do we have it? Nij and the kids join Associate Professor Kim Murphy on a slimy slip and slide through some giant nostrils.

Why is there dew on everything in the morning?
^{0:14:35 | November 25th, 2025}

The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear… What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It’s called dew!

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Created by: ABC KIDS listen and The Conversation
Started: April 6th, 2021
Status: Idle, 58 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

Australia

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Imagine This

There are 58 episodes

Episode One: Why are jokes funny?

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Episodes

How is soil made? 0:14:12 | May 12th, 2026

What makes food spicy? 0:14:22 | May 5th, 2026

How do engines make cars move? 0:14:14 | April 28th, 2026

How do babies grow inside a tummy? 0:15:55 | April 21st, 2026

Why do we yawn? 0:13:00 | April 14th, 2026

Why do we need sunscreen and how does it work? 0:15:16 | December 9th, 2025

What is snot and why do we have it? 0:13:03 | December 2nd, 2025

Why is there dew on everything in the morning? 0:14:35 | November 25th, 2025