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.
Our bold presenters dive in to science itself! To explore what science and scientific research are with contributors from across the series.
Julie and Phil join Red Arrows pilot Nick Critchell to find out that jet planes have magical powers like Elsa from Frozen!
Why are we all different colours? And why aren't we stripy or spotty like the other animals? Julie and Phil dive in!
Barring earwax, for the first time Julie and Phil can actually dive into this topic with Phil's Dad, Brian, to talk about how drinking water makes it to our taps. And a lot more splashy goodness.
Julie and Phil speak to two audiologists to find out what earwax is, what its for, and whether your ears sneeze in order to get it out!
To answer a question from 7 year old Ben, Julie and Phil speak to a real life Tarzan about giraffes and their long necks, and to zookeeper Tom about how to look after giraffes.
Julie and Phil meet Critter Shed Head Honcho Collie Ennis to find out why this tube-of-crisps shaped animal isn't native to Ireland, and why it's such a great predator.
Phil and Julie launch into space with a real live astronaut and a satellite engineer to find out if astronauts, and satellites, wear suncream up in space.
Join Phil and Julie as they Dive In to your mouth and follow your dinner to see how it gets turned into farts!
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.
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.
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.
How far can you see with a telescope? Julie and Phil are joined by Space Pirate Lana to find out.
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!
Phil and Julie literally dive in to the Southern Ocean with oceanographer Nick up in Norway to find out.
Can you walk on Jupiter? Julie and Phil Dive right to the centre of the giant planet to find out.
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.
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!
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.
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!).
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.
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