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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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Started: April 6th, 2021

Status: Idle, 36 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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BONUS: Marine Biology in the Imaginarium
^{09:53 | September 20th, 2022}

Nij is taking the Imaginarium under the sea and doing a deep dive on all your ocean questions with marine biologist Tooni Mahto!

Introducing… Dino Dome!
^{02:48 | July 27th, 2022}

While you wait for more Imagine This, sink your teeth into roarsome new podcast Dino Dome! It’s a Mesozoic mashup of science facts and dino-mite action hosted by Tim Richards and Amanda Shalala. New episodes out every Thursday.

How do caterpillars turn into butterflies?
^{14:16 | June 14th, 2022}

A caterpillar hatches from an egg on a leaf and starts to munch munch munch. It grows bigger and bigger and then something amazing happens… but it’s not what you think! Join Professor Myron Zalucki, Nij and the kids as they imagine themselves as ladybugs to learn how a butterfly is made.

Why do farts come out of your bum?
^{13:19 | June 14th, 2022}

Today we’re talking about something that all of us do. They can be loud or soft, sometimes smelly and almost always funny. We’re talking about fluffs, toots, air biscuits – yes, farts! – and why they come out of our bums. Join Professor Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh as we shrink to fit inside his gas-smelling capsule to follow the journey of gas in our bodies.

How does the sun light up the world?
^{11:37 | June 14th, 2022}

The Sun is hot and bright, it helps plants grow and keeps us warm. But did you know, the Sun is also a star? How come there are so many tiny, twinkling stars at night and just one sun lighting up the world in the day time? Let’s blast off into outer space with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith for a closer look at our closest star.

How did people come up with words?
^{13:48 | June 14th, 2022}

There are lots of words in lots of languages in the world. There’s a word for almost everything we can imagine! But how did words start? And why do languages all sound so different? Let’s take a ride in a time (and place) machine with Dr Howie Manns to learn about how and why people come up with words.

How is water made clean to drink?
^{11:59 | June 14th, 2022}

Water falls as rain from the sky, or runs through rivers, creeks and lakes. So how does it get into our taps, toilets and garden hoses? Let’s imagine ourselves as falling raindrops with Dr Anna Rigosi, so we can follow the great water journey from the sky all the way to the kitchen sink.

Introducing… Little Yarns!
^{01:00 | May 4th, 2022}

While you wait for new Imagine This, take a listen to Little Yarns! Hosted by Gamilaroi girl, Rudi Bremer, Little Yarns is a podcast that takes your ears on Country to share some of Australia’s First languages and have a little yarn! New episodes are out every Monday.

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Created by: ABC KIDS listen and The Conversation
Started: April 6th, 2021
Status: Idle, 36 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

Australia

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Imagine This

There are 36 episodes

Episode One: Why are jokes funny?

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Episodes

BONUS: Marine Biology in the Imaginarium 09:53 | September 20th, 2022

Introducing… Dino Dome! 02:48 | July 27th, 2022

How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? 14:16 | June 14th, 2022

Why do farts come out of your bum? 13:19 | June 14th, 2022

How does the sun light up the world? 11:37 | June 14th, 2022

How did people come up with words? 13:48 | June 14th, 2022

How is water made clean to drink? 11:59 | June 14th, 2022

Introducing… Little Yarns! 01:00 | May 4th, 2022