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Let's Dive In

Kids EN ↓ 37 episodes

Join Phil and Julie on their adventures as they dive in to children’s questions on this charming little podcast about life, the universe and everything in it. Whether it’s about planets, farts, emotions or even pirates, you’ll be amazed, astonished and intrigued as Julie and Phil don’t just answer your questions, they’ll set up experiments, speak to experts and take you down a rabbit hole to discover new things. Who knows, even the kids might like it! Made in conjunction with Science Foundation Ireland.

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S2 Episode 1 – Why do tadpoles blow bubbles? 09.09.2021 21:10

Julie and Phil are joined by Kurt Schwenk, a biologist at the University of Connecticut in the USA to dive in to find out how tadpoles breathe.

Episode 10 – Spiders! 25.01.2021 27:03

Alice and Florence caught a wolf spider in their house, and asked why do spiders have 8 eyes, and we only have two? Julie and Phil met Collie Ennis of the Critter Shed to find out.

Episode 9 – Why do leaves fall at different times? 18.01.2021 23:52

Nova asked a tricky question about trees so Phil and Julie find an expert arborist, Nick Rose who answers it and so much more. Plus, an experiment for you to do at home.

Episode 8 - Telescope 11.01.2021 18:02

How far can you see with a telescope? Julie and Phil are joined by Space Pirate Lana to find out.

07 – Oh Christmas Tree! 21.12.2020 17:13

In a festive special, Phil and Julie meet an arborist who knows all there is to know about trees. And, in this particular episode, those green spiky ones we all have in our corners right now!

Episode Six - Why is the sea salty? 14.12.2020 27:24

Phil and Julie literally dive in to the Southern Ocean with oceanographer Nick up in Norway to find out.

Episode 5 - Walking on Jupiter 07.12.2020 18:57

Can you walk on Jupiter? Julie and Phil Dive right to the centre of the giant planet to find out.

Episode 4 - Heart pump 30.11.2020 22:16

Why does the heart pump? Phil and Julie take a trip into the heart to find out why and how it needs to keep beating.

Episode 3 - Colours 23.11.2020 16:11

Is black a colour, or is white? The kids can’t agree so Phil and Julie try different experiments with paints and lasers to find out!

Episode 2 - Explosions! 16.11.2020 23:02

How do scientists (and pirates) make explosions? Shipmates Julie and Phil are joined by a special guest as they make tiny rockets and slow burning fuses.

Episode 1 - Why do you talk? 09.11.2020 15:05

Julie and Phil have a fun-filled adventure into the larynx as they find out how we talk, but also why! Expect baby noises, cats and to make some silly sounds (and faces!).

Introducing... Let's Dive In 02.11.2020 0:55

Phil and Julie dive in to children’s questions about life, the universe and everything in it. Whether it’s about planets, farts, emotions or even pirates, you’ll be amazed, astonished and intrigued as they set up experiments, speak to experts and take you down a rabbit hole to discover new things. Available weekly from Monday 9th November.