
Imagine This
Hosted by Nij and Dr Nij · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
4.5from 301 ratings
- 71
- Episodes
- 23
- Transcribed
- 301
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About Imagine This
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!
- Publisher
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Category
- kids & family
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 6 Apr 2021
- Latest episode
- 13 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
23 of 71 episodes have a transcript.

13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
How deep is the ocean?

6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
How does paint get its colour?

29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
How do ears work?
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How deep is the ocean?
Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It is the deepest part of the ocean in the entire world. How deep is that? Put it this way, Mount Everest could easily fit down here with room to spare. It's the deepest place on Earth. What's Challenger Deep? It's the name of the bottom of the Mariana Trench. It's the sea floor at its deepest point. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Imagine This
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Marji Puotinen
- Jocelyn Evans
- Viji Easwar
- Matthew Humbert
- Georgina Williams
Reach and audience
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.3 / 5
- 177 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 124 ratings
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Questions about Imagine This
Who hosts Imagine This?
Nij and Dr Nij host the show. Published by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Imagine This take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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