x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Fact Detectives

Kinderling Kids

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 interesting stuff. In this brand new season, The Fact Detectives ask; What does a Triceratops and a Peacock have in common? Can you pat a shark? And what is an animal mummy? Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson Producer: Cinnamon Nippard Sound Designer: Josh Newth,

kids & family education for kids

All Episodes

12:49

Black Holes

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/08/10

In this episode, Anika and Dextercatchup withKirsten Bankswhofillsus in on theinescapablefacts aboutblack holes! Pressplayto hear all themysteriousfactslike:Whatisa blackhole? Whatwould happenif you fell into one?And,could a black hole eat theearth....? Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicatorHosts: Anika and Dexter Producer: Cinnamon NippardSound Design: Darcy MilneExecutive Producer: Lorna ClarksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:45

Plants

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/07/27

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Mel Slarp who tells us all about plants! Press play to hear all the plant-astic facts about plants like: How is a weed different to a plant? What’s a seed and how is it created? And can plants grow in space? Guest: Mel Slarp - Lead, Education & EngagementAustralian Botanic Garden Mount Annan  Botanic Gardens Greater SydneyHosts: Anika and DexterProducer: Cinnamon NippardSound Design: Darcy MilneExecutive Producer: Lorna ClarksonSee

en-US

9:57

Kangaroos

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/07/13

In this episode, Anika and Dexter talk to Grey Fisher who tells us just how amazing kangaroos are! Press play to hear all the cool facts about kangaroos, including: Can kangaroos really swim? What do kangaroos sound like? And, how far and fast can they hop? Guest: Grey Fisher - senior zookeeper at Taronga ZooHosts: Anika and DexterProducer: Cinnamon NippardSound Design: Darcy MilneExecutive Producer: Lorna ClarksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:57

Australian Bushfoods

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/06/29

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Renee Cawthorne who tells us all about Australian Bushfoods! Pushplay tolisten toall theterrificfacts about Aussie bushfoods like:How do First Nations people know which plants are safe to eat? Which native plants are the yummiest? And which plants can be used for medicine? Guest: Renee Cawthorne who is a proud Wiradjuri woman and Manager of First Nations Education and Engagement at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Hosts: Anika and DexterProducer: Cinnamon

en-US

10:07

Aboriginal Astronomy

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/06/15

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the wonderful world of Aboriginal Astronomy! Australia's First Peoples have been studying the night sky for tens of thousands of years. Press play to find out all the cool facts about Aboriginal astronomy, including: What can the night sky teach us about the land, plants and animals? What do Aboriginal peoples see when they look at the stars? Do constellations always have stars in them? Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri

en-US

12:25

Owls

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/06/01

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Grey Fisher whoooooo tells us just how awesome owls are! Press play to hear all the cool facts about owls, including: Why do owls only come out at night? Can owls really see in the dark? And, can owls really turn their heads all the way around? Guest: Grey Fisher - senior zookeeper at Taronga ZooHosts: Anika and DexterProducer: Cinnamon NippardSound Design: Darcey MilneExecutive Producer: Lorna ClarksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:45

Seaweed

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/05/18

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Mat Bate who fills us in on all the fascinating facts about seaweed. Hit playto listen to all thecoolfacts aboutseaweed, including:Is the slimy seaweed on the beach the same as sushi seaweed? How big can seaweed grow?And, can seaweed really save the world? Guest:Mat Bate (Author of the book: ‘With a Little Kelp from my Friends’) Hosts: Anika and Dexter Producer: CinnamonNippard Sound Design: Darcey Milne Executive Producer: Lorna ClarksonSee

en-US

10:42

Animal Mummies

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/05/04

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Candace Richards who wraps up all the facts about animal mummies. Press play to listen to all the intriguing facts about animal mummies, including: Why were animals mummified in Ancient Egypt? How were they mummified? How do you know what’s inside a mummy if you don’t unwrap it? Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it tofactdetectives@kinderling.com.au Guest: Candace Richards

en-US

9:24

Sharks

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/04/20

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat toEmily Best who takes care of sharks and marine animals. Hit playtolisten to all the super facts about sharks, including:Do sharks really not have bones?Howare sharks different from otherfish?Can you pat a shark? Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it tofactdetectives@kinderling.com.au Guest:Emily Best(Sea Life Aquarium Sydney) Hosts: Anika and Dexter Producer: Cinnamon Nippard Sound

en-US

11:24

Triceratops

The Fact Detectives ·

2021/04/06

*The Fact Detectives is a fun-filled podcast full of amazing facts about the universe and everything in it. Download the Kinderling App now to listen to LOTS more episodes of The Fact Detectives! How did Triceratops get its name? Did Triceratops live with cave men? And what's that big frill for anyway? In this episode, Anika and Dexter meet up with Erich Fitzgerald who studies dinosaurs and fossils at Melbourne Museum. Press play to hear all the terrific facts about Triceratops. Guest: Erich

en-US

10:05

Rainbows

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/07/02

How many colours are in a rainbow? Can you touch a rainbow? Is there really a pot of gold at the end? In this episode The Fact Detectives chat toRosa Zwier fromScienceworks Listen now to find out all the colourful facts aboutrainbows! The Fact Detectives are taking a short break but don’t worry! They’ll be back before you know it with lots more amazing facts. In the meantime, if you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now and listen to all twenty episodes. And if you

en-US

9:01

Peacock Spiders

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/06/18

Do peacock spiders really dance? Are they dangerous? What kind of spiders are they? In this episode The Fact Detectives chat to Joseph Schubert who is a Legacy Registration Officer for Entomology and Arachnology at Museums Victoria. (That means he studies bugs and spiders!) Listen now to find out all theflashyfacts about peacock spiders! And big thanks to Sam, Hugo and Archie forasking The Fact Detectives to investigate peacock spiders! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe

en-US

10:33

Air

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/06/04

What is wind? Do plants really vomit out air? Is there air in space? In this episode The Fact Detectives chat to Rosa Zwier fromScienceworks. Listen now to find out all thebreezyfacts about air! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps! And if you have a big Fact Detective question, send it tofactdetectives@kinderling.com.au. A Kinderling co-production with Museums

en-US

10:04

Snakes and lizards

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/05/21

Can snakes really dislocate their jaws to eat things bigger than themselves? Do lizard tailsreally justdrop off? Are snakes andlizardsfriends? In this episode The Fact Detectiveschat toDr Jane Melville who studies reptiles at Museums Victoria. Listen now to find out all theslitheryfacts aboutsnakes and lizards! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps! And if you

en-US

8:48

Possum Skin Cloaks

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/05/07

What is a possum skin cloak? How and why are they made? And why are they important to the First Peoples of south-eastern Australia? In this episode The Fact Detectives chat to Di-Di Vaha'akolo who is a programs officer in the First PeoplesDepartment at Museums Victoria. Di-Di is a proud Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba, Taungurong, Tongan and Fiji-Indian woman. Listen now to find out about all the awesome facts about possum skin cloaks! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for

en-US

7:56

Cockroaches

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/04/23

Can cockroaches really survive a nuclear blast? Why are they so flat? Do their butts have a special superpower? In this episode The Fact Detectivesscuttle throughall thefascinatingfacts aboutcockroaches with entomologist,Simon Hinkley, at Museums Victoria. Listen now tofind out about all theawesome facts aboutcockroaches! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps! And

en-US

11:04

Spiders

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/04/09

Is there really a spider as big as a bird?! Why do spiders build webs? How strong is spider silk really? In this episode The Fact Detectives untangle a web of incredible facts about spiders with entomologist, Ken Walker, at Museums Victoria. If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps! And if you have a big Fact Detective question, send it

en-US

6:12

Meteorites

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/03/26

Are meteoritesreally alienrocks?What’s the difference between a shooting star,ameteor and a comet? In this episode The Fact Detectives find out about meteorites - and meteor-wrongs! - with Dermot Henry, Head of Sciences at Museums Victoria. Listen now to find out allabout the awesomefacts aboutmeteorites! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps! And if you

en-US

7:21

Ants

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/03/12

Master builders? Amazinggardeners? Supersonic strength? Is there anything ants can’t do? In this episode The Fact Detectives dig down deep into the magical world of ants withSimon Hinkleywho studies bugs and spiders at Museums Victoria. Listen now to find out all thef-ANT-asticfacts about ants! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps! And if you have a big

en-US

6:42

Sea Spiders

The Fact Detectives ·

2020/02/27

Are sea spiders really spiders? How do they eat with no mouth? And what is an eye tower? In this episode The Fact Detectives head underwater to find out the facts about sea spiders withMelanieMacKenziewho looks after Museums Victoria’s collection of marine life such as sea stars and sponges. Listen now to find out all the spindly facts about sea spiders! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for abrand newepisode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us

en-US

90 results

Similar Podcasts

Tale Teller Kids™

Sarnia de la Mare

米克馬故事坊

咪萊

Imagination Station

Imagination Station

Die Pferde sind nicht das Problem - und du bist nicht zu blöd. Der Aha-Podcast für Pferdemenschen

Silke Jahn & Maren Diehl

Hanna fragt Papa - Der Podcast für neugierige Kinder und Eltern

Hanna und Thomas Schamberger