That's what I call Science!

About That's what I call Science!

National award-winning radio show and podcast bringing a fresh new perspective on the issues that matter to you from the heart of Tasmania. We cover all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) from medical marijuana to science behind mental health issues, we feature expert guests and get to the guts of the issue.

Publisher

That’s What I Call Science

Category

arts · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2019

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

340 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Episode 345: Inspiring Women in STEMM 2026

   Welcome to this year’s episode with the Inspiring Women in STEMM fellows! Firstly, we hear from Roberta Amoah, a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing at the University of Tasmania, with a background in midwifery and community health. Up next is Liqun Guan, an architecture graduate specialising in healthy, energy-efficient built environments. And, last on the mic, we have Kimiya Padidar, a PhD candidate at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, with a backg...

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Episode 344: Tassie Climate Change-Makers

   Young Tasmanians are taking over the microphones! Created as part of the University of Tasmania-led Young Tassie Climate Change-Makers Research Project, this episode gives Echo, Lily and Amanda the chance to ask the questions that matter to them. They speak with Luke Cripps from Alluvium Water Cremations about a lower-carbon alternative to flame cremation, and with forest ecologist and science-tour guide Daniel Bar-Ness from Giant Tree Expeditions about helping people connect with nature. Tog...

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Episode 343: The wonders of curiosity

   Curiosity killed the cat. Or did it? Turns out the rumours aren’t true, and the cat is off making incredible scientific discoveries. This week, Dr Jennifer Payne from the Curiosity Factory shares with Olly her passion for being curious and why she started STEMpals: the program connecting school children with scientists across the country. Beyond science outreach stories, Jennifer also shares her experiences in antimicrobial resistance, and tackling challenges of preventing and tre...

Who has been a guest on That's what I call Science!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Corey Tutt
• Susan Coppersmith
• Dr Sol Jacobsen
• Jo Watkins
• Dr Erica Thygesen

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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