The Fact Detectives

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The Fact Detectives Podcast
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The Fact Detectives are two curious kids on a mission to find out all the cool facts about EVERYTHING!  Join Anika and Dexter as they take their BIG questions to some very smart grown-ups who know lots of interesting facts about lots of interesting stuff.   In this brand new season, The Fact Detectives ask; What does a Triceratops and a Peacock have in common? Can you pat a shark? And what is an animal mummy? Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Producer: Cinnamon Nippard Sound Designer: Josh Newth, Cinnamon Nippard, Darcy Milne

  1. Allergies

    APR 25

    Allergies

    What IS an allergy? What’s the difference between an allergy and an intolerance or a sensitivity? Even though there's no cure for allergies, find out how Australian researchers are helping people. Esther and Anika find out all the interesting facts about allergies with Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson who is an immunologist at Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guest: Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson - immunologist at Scienceworks.Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound Design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  2. Planets

    APR 11

    Planets

    What are planets made of? 🌏  What makes a planet a dwarf planet? And why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore? If we could live on one of the other planets in our solar system, what would it be like? 🪐 Anika and Esther find out all the amazing facts about planets with Dr Tanya Hill who is astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au    Guest: Dr Tanya Hill - astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at ScienceworksHosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  3. Bubbles

    MAR 28

    Bubbles

    Why are bubbles rainbow colours? What does a bubbleologist do? Find out which animals use bubbles and how to make the best bubbles at home? Anika and Esther find out all the bouncy facts about bubbles with Mei Liu from Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au   Guest: Mei Liu from Scienceworks.Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  4. Rocketships

    MAR 14

    Rocketships

    How does a rocketship actually work? Did you know that getting a spacecraft 🚀 to the international space station, is a bit like throwing a ball to your team-mate on the basketball court. 🏀  Anika and Esther find out all the riveting facts about rocketships with Douglas Bair from Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guest: Douglas Bair from Scienceworks.Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  5. Penguins

    MAR 1 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Penguins

    Why do the inside of penguin mouths look so scary? How long can Emperor Penguins hold their breath underwater? Did you know that you can see Emperor Penguin colonies from space? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing facts about penguins with Stephanie Martin who is a ranger with the ranger with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.  Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au    Guest: Stephanie Martin who is a ranger with the ranger with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife ServiceHosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    Unlock every episode ad-free at kinderlingkids.com/premium

    16 min
  6. Skeletons

    FEB 15

    Skeletons

    Did you know that kids have more bones than adults? What are skeletons for anyway? And what are bones made of?  Anika and Esther find out all the bone-tastic facts about skeletons with Dr Hazel Richards who is a paleontologist at Melbourne Museum. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guests: Dr Hazel Richards - paleontologist at Melbourne Museum. Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  7. Jewels

    FEB 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Jewels

    When did people first start making jewellery? Why do kings and queens wear jewels? Where does gold come from? And how old are diamonds really? Anika and Esther find out all the dazzling facts about jewels with Nadia Neuman, jewellery designer and creator. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au    Guests: Nadia Neuman, jewellery designer and creatorHosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    Unlock every episode ad-free at kinderlingkids.com/premium

    16 min
  8. Crabs

    JAN 18

    Crabs

    Did you know that crabs don't just live in rock pools or in sand at the beach, they can also live in deserts, rainforests and in the depths of the oceans!  Anika and Esther find out all the incredible crab facts with Jo Taylor from the Museums Victoria Research Institute. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guests: Jo Taylor, Manager of the Natural Sciences collections at the Museums Victoria Research Institute.Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
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The Fact Detectives are two curious kids on a mission to find out all the cool facts about EVERYTHING!  Join Anika and Dexter as they take their BIG questions to some very smart grown-ups who know lots of interesting facts about lots of interesting stuff.   In this brand new season, The Fact Detectives ask; What does a Triceratops and a Peacock have in common? Can you pat a shark? And what is an animal mummy? Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Producer: Cinnamon Nippard Sound Designer: Josh Newth, Cinnamon Nippard, Darcy Milne

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  • Channel
    Kinderling Kids
  • Creator
    Kinderling Kids
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 LiSTNR - Text, image, music and sound comprising this podcast are owned by or licensed to SCA. By accessing, communicating or using this podcast, you agree to be bound by the terms available at https://www.listnr.com/terms
  • Show Website
    The Fact Detectives
  • Provider
    Kinderling Kids Radio PTY Ltd

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