A podcast by kids, for kids! From climate change and science, to technology and current issues in the news, this is an interactive podcast for curious young minds. Send in ideas for the topics you want to learn more about. Each week, our co-hosts Kate and Dylan will ask an expert for the answers to your burning questions.
EPISODE 16 What's your emergency? Police. Fire. Ambulance.
What's it like being behind the wheel with sirens blaring and lights flashing? Kate and Dylan ask the CEO of St John Ambulance, Michelle Fyfe (Spoiler alert: exciting and hair raising). A Police officer for 34 year, she also explains why life as an emergency service worker can be stressful. Students from Georgiana Molloy Anglican School also hear about amazing acts of bravery.
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14 Sept 2020
EPISODE 15 Storytelling with Andy Griffiths
Before Andy Griffiths wrote hilarious stories for kids, he was in a rock band! Today, he invites Kate and Dylan into the 'Treehouse' and reveals for the very first time, his wacky idea which started the whole series. Also, students from Inglewood Primary School ask the burning question ... do Andy and Terry get along in real life? (Warning.There will be flying donuts.)
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7 Sept 2020
EPISODE 14 What a waste!
Did you know every Australian produces the equivalent of an African elephant worth of waste each year? Wow. In today's episode, Val Southam from Keep Australia Beautiful explains what happens to all that rubbish. Kate and Dylan find out why COVID has made things worse and students from Swan View Primary School ask about the recycling revolution.
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31 Aug 2020
EPISODE 13 Schools of the future
What will classrooms look like in 2050? International education expert Professor Stephen Heppell explains why structured lessons will disappear, but great teachers will outlast robots. Kate and Dylan also discover how fidgeting and slouching could improve your grades and will children need to write in the future? Students at Ardross Primary School find out.
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24 Aug 2020
EPISODE 12 Being an AFL star
West Coast Eagle Dom Sheed’s journey from junior footy in country WA, to kicking the winning goal in an AFL Grand Final. The Eagles star tells Kate and Dylan how sacrifice and determination made his dream come true and answers questions from students in his hometown, at Kalgoorlie Primary School.
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17 Aug 2020
EPISODE 11 Underwater World
It's the space few have dared to explore, where giant squid and alien looking sea life live in the darkest depths of the ocean. If you ever enjoyed the Octonauts, join Kate and Dylan as they dive deeper than ever before, with Erika Jarvis from OceanX.
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10 Aug 2020
Episode 10 Plastic (not) fantastic
It takes just one piece of plastic to kill a sea turtle. The CSIRO is taking on the world's largest plastic pollution survey.
Scientist Dr Qamar Schuyler tells Kate and Dylan how much plastic enters the ocean each year and the impact on marine life.
Students from Aveley Primary School find out what children can do to help.
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3 Aug 2020
EPISODE 9 Lift off!
NASA astronaut Andy Thomas describes what it's like to live in space, telling Kate and Dylan about the moment he stepped out of the spacecraft.
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27 Jul 2020
EPISODE 8 Racism
Stan Grant talks to Kate and Dylan about the Black Lives Matter movement, sharing his own story to help young people better understand racism in Australia.
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29 Jun 2020
EPISODE 7 Cyberbullying
Everyone is laughing but it’s really not funny! In this episode Kellie Sloane from ‘Life Education’ explains what cyberbullying looks like and how to stop it. Kate and Dylan also find out how to zip-up your private information and lock out hackers.
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22 Jun 2020
EPISODE 6 Robots
Have you ever wondered if robots might one day have feelings? Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken explains what robots may do in the future. Could a robot take over from Kate and Dylan on kidsQs?
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15 Jun 2020
EPISODE 5 "SOS" Save Our Species
Koalas, frogs, trees. Kate and Dylan investigate the biggest threat to Australia's native animals and plants. Conservation organisation WWF explains how we can all help protect our threatened species from extinction.
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8 Jun 2020
EPISODE 4 Why "fake news" is bad news
You've probably heard the expression "fake news" but have you ever wondered what it really means? In today's episode we travel to Washington, where the News Literacy Project is teaching kids all over the world about misinformation and how you can tell fact from fiction.
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31 May 2020
EPISODE 3 Coronavirus: Life after lockdown
Can you get Covid twice and will kids be given a vaccine? In this episode Kate and Dylan talk to Professor Jonathan Carapetis from the Telethon Kids Institute about what happens now.
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25 May 2020
EPISODE 2 Gaming
Do your parents nag you to stop playing video games and does it mean you're addicted? Renowned expert Dr Kristy Goodwin has the answer. In this episode Kate and Dylan ask about the impact of gaming on your brain, the problem with violent games and why some games are good for you.
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18 May 2020
EPISODE 1 Climate Change
Greta Thunberg has inspired a generation of young climate change warriors. In this episode Kate and Dylan explore the facts behind global warming and its role in Australia's bush fire emergency.
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14 May 2020
kidsQs Trailer
Introducing kidsQs an informative and educational podcast for curious young minds. Meet our young hosts Kate and Dylan as they explain how you can get involved.
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