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The Fact Detectives
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 in
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Season 7
Spin, Tape, Stream
What was music first recorded onto? How does a microphone work? What's the difference between analogue and digital music? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing dragonfly facts with Simon Pampena who is a mathematician, a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator 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 Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Simon Pampena is a mathematician and a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator at Scienceworks Anika: and he is also a science communicator at Scienceworks! Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Spin, Tape, Stream
What was music first recorded onto? How does a microphone work? What's the difference between analogue and digital music? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing dragonfly facts with Simon Pampena who is a mathematician, a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator 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 Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Simon Pampena is a mathematician and a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator at Scienceworks Anika: and he is also a science communicator at Scienceworks! Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
18:05
EP10 - S7
3 Aug 23
Teeth
What are teeth made of? Why do they get wobbly when you're a kid? Why do we have to clean them everyday and is there a right way to brush? Anika and Esther find out all the terrific teeth facts with Dr Bethany Fisher who is a dentist and teacher from Dr Bethany’s Tooth Tales. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Bethany Fisher who is a dentist and teacher from Dr Bethany’s Tooth Tales Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Teeth
What are teeth made of? Why do they get wobbly when you're a kid? Why do we have to clean them everyday and is there a right way to brush? Anika and Esther find out all the terrific teeth facts with Dr Bethany Fisher who is a dentist and teacher from Dr Bethany’s Tooth Tales. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Bethany Fisher who is a dentist and teacher from Dr Bethany’s Tooth Tales Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
18:40
EP09 - S7
20 Jul 23
Dragonflies
Did you know that dragonflies are the fastest insect in the world? Just how fast can they fly? Why are their wings so special? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing dragonfly facts with Dr Claire Keely from 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 Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Claire Keely who is a Collection Manager of Invertebrates at the Museums Victoria Research Institute Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Dragonflies
Did you know that dragonflies are the fastest insect in the world? Just how fast can they fly? Why are their wings so special? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing dragonfly facts with Dr Claire Keely from 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 Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Claire Keely who is a Collection Manager of Invertebrates at the Museums Victoria Research Institute Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
15:15
EP08 - S7
6 Jul 23
Camels
What's inside a camel’s hump? Why are camels always chewing? How long can camels go without water? Anika and Esther find out all the hump-tastic facts about camels with author, Sophie Matterson. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, or want to send us your camel jokes, send it to us [email protected] Guest: Sophie Matterson who trekked across Australia with 5 camels and wrote a book called “The Crossing” about her adventures! Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Camels
What's inside a camel’s hump? Why are camels always chewing? How long can camels go without water? Anika and Esther find out all the hump-tastic facts about camels with author, Sophie Matterson. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, or want to send us your camel jokes, send it to us [email protected] Guest: Sophie Matterson who trekked across Australia with 5 camels and wrote a book called “The Crossing” about her adventures! Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
15:14
EP07 - S7
22 Jun 23
Stars
How many stars are there? How do we count them? Why do stars twinkle? Anika and Esther find out all the celestial facts about stars with Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Stars
How many stars are there? How do we count them? Why do stars twinkle? Anika and Esther find out all the celestial facts about stars with Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
20:57
EP06 - S7
8 Jun 23
Dogs Part 2
Just how good is a dog's sense of smell? Did you know that dogs can find people, sniff out cancer, and even detect Covid-19?! What do dogs need to live a happy life? Anika and Esther find out all the paw-sitively excellent facts about dogs with Dr Mia Cobb from the University of Melbourne. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Mia Cobb who is a research scientist at the Animal Welfare Science Centre, at The University of Melbourne Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Dogs Part 2
Just how good is a dog's sense of smell? Did you know that dogs can find people, sniff out cancer, and even detect Covid-19?! What do dogs need to live a happy life? Anika and Esther find out all the paw-sitively excellent facts about dogs with Dr Mia Cobb from the University of Melbourne. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Mia Cobb who is a research scientist at the Animal Welfare Science Centre, at The University of Melbourne Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
10:26
EP05 - S7
25 May 23
Megalodon
How big were Megalodon sharks? What did they eat for lunch? Were humans alive when Megalodon sharks roamed the oceans? Anika and Esther find out all the fantastic facts about Megalodon with Tim Ziegler who is a palaeontologist and geologist 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 Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Tim Ziegler who is a palaeontologist and geologist at Melbourne Museum Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Megalodon
How big were Megalodon sharks? What did they eat for lunch? Were humans alive when Megalodon sharks roamed the oceans? Anika and Esther find out all the fantastic facts about Megalodon with Tim Ziegler who is a palaeontologist and geologist 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 Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Tim Ziegler who is a palaeontologist and geologist at Melbourne Museum Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
15:46
EP04 - S7
11 May 23
Dogs - Part 1
Why do dogs smell each other’s butts? Why do they jump up on us? And do dogs always wag their tails when they’re happy? Anika and Esther find out all the paw-some facts about dogs with Dr Mia Cobb from the University of Melbourne. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Mia Cobb who is a research scientist at the Animal Welfare Science Centre, at The University of Melbourne Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Dogs - Part 1
Why do dogs smell each other’s butts? Why do they jump up on us? And do dogs always wag their tails when they’re happy? Anika and Esther find out all the paw-some facts about dogs with Dr Mia Cobb from the University of Melbourne. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Mia Cobb who is a research scientist at the Animal Welfare Science Centre, at The University of Melbourne Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
13:58
EP03 - S7
21 Sep 23
Poo
Did you know that not all animals fart?! What is a fart and why do we do them? How do our bodies make poo? Anika and Esther investigate poo with Douglas Bair from Scienceworks who gives them all the stinky facts! 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 And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Poo
Did you know that not all animals fart?! What is a fart and why do we do them? How do our bodies make poo? Anika and Esther investigate poo with Douglas Bair from Scienceworks who gives them all the stinky facts! 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 And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
15:12
EP02 - S7
13 Apr 23
Pterosaurs
Are pterodactyls and pterosaurs the same thing? What did they look like? How fast could they fly? In this episode, Anika and Esther catch up with palaeontologist, Adele Pentland, who gives them all the fascinating facts about pterosaurs! Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Adele Pentland, palaeontologist Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Pterosaurs
Are pterodactyls and pterosaurs the same thing? What did they look like? How fast could they fly? In this episode, Anika and Esther catch up with palaeontologist, Adele Pentland, who gives them all the fascinating facts about pterosaurs! Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Adele Pentland, palaeontologist Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
16:55
EP01 - S7
14 Sep 23
Fan Facts: Zach (Dinosaur Extinction)
In this episode we answer a question from our fan, Detective Zach. We find out why some animals survived the dinosaur extinction. Do YOU have a big Fact Detective question? Send it to [email protected] Host: Billy and The Super Computer Production and Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
Fan Facts: Zach (Dinosaur Extinction)
In this episode we answer a question from our fan, Detective Zach. We find out why some animals survived the dinosaur extinction. Do YOU have a big Fact Detective question? Send it to [email protected] Host: Billy and The Super Computer Production and Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.
05:21
7 Apr 23
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