Kids & Family

Imagine This

by ABC Australia

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Where it charts

Today’s combined position on our country charts.

Canada · Kids & Family

#160

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Australia · Kids & Family

#12

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Ranking history

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts
Oct 7	#160	#160

About the show

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 adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something!

Latest episodes

How does paint get its colour?

October 6, 2026 · 15 min

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…
How do ears work?

September 29, 2026 · 16 min

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 it’s getting pretty noisy! How are we making all this sound?…
How is metal made?

September 22, 2026 · 16 min

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 strikes… His…
How does food turn into poo?

September 15, 2026 · 16 min

Bridie wants to know, how does food turns into poo? Sam asks, how is poo made? Nathan and Lachlan want to know why do we poo? And Ollie is wondering, why do tummies grumble? Nij and the kids are at an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet! We’re having…
Science Week: Why are worms good for the garden?

August 18, 2026 · 12 min

To celebrate Science Week we're unearthing a special episode of Gardening Australia Junior! The theme of this year's Science Week is 'Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all'. They're not just talking about planting seeds in the…
FAN FAVE: How does the sun light up the world?

July 21, 2026 · 12 min

We're having so much fun listening back through your all-time favourite Imagine This episodes! This one sure was illuminating! The Sun is hot and bright, it helps plants grow and keeps us warm. But did you know, the Sun is also a star?…
FAN FAVE: How are seeds made?

July 14, 2026 · 15 min

We're digging through the archives and picking all your old faves. This one was no garden-variety adventure... If plants come from seeds but seeds come from plants then how do you get a seed to start off with? Nij and the kids meet…
FAN FAVE: How are rainbows made?

July 7, 2026 · 14 min

We're looking back at some of your all-time favourite Imagine This episodes. Nij is the guest scientist and the kids take the lead in this colourful adventure to learn all about the science of rainbows... We can see them after a sun…