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Imagine This

ABC Australia
Water Cycle
Snot
Stars
Magnets
Nasal Mucus
Worms
Earth
Emotions
Electrons
Sunscreen
Digestion
Iron
Atoms
Boogers
Dew
Germs
Phone Reception
Black Holes
Nickel
Cobalt

Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative... more

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Latest Episodes

Zaki and Micha want to know, how deep is the ocean? Fraser asks, why doesnโ€™t the sun light up the bottom of the ocean? And Hudson and Reuben are wondering, why does the ocean look blue?

Yarrr! Climb aboard matey, Dr Nij and the kids are in search of... more

Ben and Ingrid want to know, how is paint made? Grace asks, what is paint made of? And Yuki is wondering, how do colours get into paint?

We love to paint and get messy with all the colours of the rainbow! You can mix blue and yellow to make green, r... more

Tom and Mackenzie want to know, how do our ears work? And Harry asks, how are sounds made and how does it get to our ears?

Nij and the kids are rocking out at band practice and itโ€™s getting pretty noisy! How are we making all this sound? And how is ... more

Cash, Ben, Jonathan and Harriet all want to know, how is metal made? And Henry asks, why does metal feel colder than other stuff?

Hear ye, hear ye! Knight Nij is about to make his debut at the medieval fair until disaster strikesโ€ฆ His steel sword br... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Viji Easwar
Audiologist and scientist
Academic/Clinic
Episode: How do ears work?
Dr. Matt Humbert
Metallurgist and blacksmith expert introduced as a metallurgist who balances craft and science
Independent metallurgist (guest)
Episode: How is metal made?
Georgina Williams
Dr. Georgina Williams, a research dietitian who explains the science of digestion
Episode: How does food turn into poo?
Lisa Harvey-Smith
Astrophysicist
Observatory
Episode: FAN FAVE: How does the sun light up the world?
Angela Moles
Ecologist
Professor, Ecologist
Episode: FAN FAVE: How are seeds made?
Tooni Mahto
Marine biologist
Marine biology
Episode: FAN FAVE: How do fish breathe underwater?
Dr. Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh
Professor of Engineering
Episode: FAN FAVE: Why do farts come out of your bum?
Sam Grover
Professor leading Soil-Atmosphere-Anthroposphere Lab at RMIT
RMIT University
Episode: How is soil made?
Heather Smyth
Professor, flavour chemist and sensory scientist
Episode: What makes food spicy?

Hosts

Nij
Host of Imagine This
Niraj Lal
Host of Imagine This

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Coooll

    I love your pod I listen after a long day (listening now irl๐Ÿ˜„) also question: how does radiation affect things ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

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    5
    Hiiiii๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿซ 
    New Zealand24 days ago
  • Love this

    Iโ€™ve been here from the VERY beginning and it is just WOW ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ these are amazing and u love that. You include kids in your episodes ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liia and agnes
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Hi

    You can do anything

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hello mnb
    France2 months ago
  • Love this podcast!!!!!๐Ÿ“ป

    I listen to this podcast every night when I go to bed and I love it but Iโ€™ll love it more if it had more episodes.

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eden๐Ÿง‹
    Australia2 months ago
  • Just amazing ๐Ÿคฉ

    This show is from my dreams. And this podcast shows just how kids can have big imagination and questions, and will have more for their long life ahead. I love listening to this podcast at night and in the car on the way to my weekend language classes. Thank you for sharing your wild thoughts kids! And never stop imagining. And remember,you are never too old to feel like a child.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeezyHamster
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the kid-friendly science explanations and imaginative storytelling.
Guests and hosts make science accessible and engaging for families.
Positive sentiment around educational value and the variety of topics covered.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#182
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#11
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#223
Germany/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#15
United Arab Emirates/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#30
Hong Kong/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#36
Japan/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How do ears work?
Q: What role do hair cells play in hearing?
Hair cells in the cochlea move with fluid motion caused by sound waves; inner hair cells convert this motion into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sound, while outer hair cells amplify weak sounds.
How do ears work?
Q: How does sound travel from the air into the ear?
Sound travels as waves in the air, enters the ear canal, vibrates the eardrum, which then moves the three tiny middle-ear bones that amplify the signal and send it into the cochlea where it is converted into electrical signals for the brain.
FAN FAVE: How does the sun light up the world?
Q: Lisa, can you help us with our question? We want to know how the sun lights up the whole world.
The Sun lights up the half of the world that is facing it; when it's day in one place, it's night on the other side. Light travels through space and bounces off objects to become visible, so you see planets and the Moon when they are illuminated by the Sun.
FAN FAVE: How are rainbows made?
Q: How do rainbows form? So Nij, can you tell us?
Rainbows form when sunlight enters raindrops, the light is refracted (bent), it splits into different colors, and then some of that light reflects off the back of the raindrop and heads back toward your eyes, creating a circular spectrum that we see as a rainbow from the ground as an arc.
FAN FAVE: How do fish breathe underwater?
Q: How do fish breathe underwater?
Fish take in water through their mouths, pass it over their gills where oxygen is extracted, and then push the water out, effectively exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Imagine This

What is Imagine This about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This science-focused show invites curious kids and their families to explore how the world works through imaginative, beginner-friendly journeys. Episodes cover a wide range of topicsโ€”from pigments and metals to digestion, hearing, and propulsionโ€”often featuring expert guests who translate complex ideas into hands-on demonstrations and kid-friendly explanations. The format blends storytelling with real-world science, encouraging questions, experimentation, and critical thinking, making it a strong fit for families seeking educational entertainment. A notable edge is the consistent use of guest researchers and academics to anchor explanations, along with approachable hosts who guide listeners through creative, memorable explorations. There's... more

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Recent guests on Imagine This include:

1. Dr. Viji Easwar
2. Dr. Matt Humbert
3. Georgina Williams
4. Lisa Harvey-Smith
5. Angela Moles
6. Tooni Mahto
7. Dr. Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh
8. Sam Grover

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