15 Best Australian Science Podcasts

1. Dr Karl Podcast

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Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!
Hosts Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith
Producer/Network triple j
Email ****@claxtonspeakers.com
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 1.2MTwitter 134.9KInstagram 465.3K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Shirtloads of Science

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Dr Karl's a curious optimist a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it's never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/MORE Host Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Producer/Network Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 725Facebook 221.1KTwitter 328.4KInstagram 268.9K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Imagine This

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Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something! MORE Producer/Network ABC Kids listen
Email ****@your.abc.net.au
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 375.3K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Diffusion Science Radio

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Diffusion Science Radio is broadcast each week from Sydney, Australia.
Host Ian Woolf
Producer/Network Ian Woolf
Email ****@diffusionradio.com
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 455 Get Email Contact

5. Let's Science

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We live in a universe of scientific wonders and breakthroughs that can change our lives. We want to share these wonders with you. So, Let's Science!
Hosts Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, Caroline Knight
Producer/Network StarQuest Media
Email ****@sqpn.com
Location Roswell, Georgia, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 3.5KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 493 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Lost in Science

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Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
Hosts Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns
Producer/Network Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns and Claire Farrugia and others.
Email ****@3cr.org.au
Location Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 462Twitter 436 Get Email Contact

7. The Science Show

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
Host Robyn Williams
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 999 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Science of Everything Podcast

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In this podcast I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.
Host James Fodor
Producer/Network James Fodor
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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9. A Little Bit Of Science

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From tales of historical idiocracy and scientific genius to weird and wacky cultural phenomena, Dr Rod Lamberts and Dr Will Grant are here to take you on a wild conversational journey, deep diving into the crevices of science, history and culture that you never knew existed. MORE Hosts Dr. Rod Lamberts, Dr. Will Grant
Producer/Network A Little Bit Of Science
Email ****@bambymedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 66Twitter 489 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Science Adventure Stories For Kids

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Amazing adventures hosted by Simon, the one and only Fact Finding Frog! Totally full of true facts, excellent sound effects, cool music, and Simon's jokes!All of Simon's 38 Adventures are now available to purchase on https://simonsadventurestories.bandcamp.com You can buy the whole collection or just your favourite episodes. On Bandcamp you can listen to each adventure up to 3 times before you need to buy.That means you can test drive their excellent app while you do that.MORE Host Simon
Producer/Network Fact Finding Frog
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Queensland, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 776 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Ockham's Razor

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This program is no longer in production. Ockham's Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.MORE Host Tegan Taylor
Producer/Network ABC listen
Location Australia
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 268Facebook 1.2MTwitter 134.9KInstagram 465.3K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Branch Out

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From catching killers to making medicine - discover the surprising world of plants with your host, Vanessa Fuchs, as you hear from passionate experts from around the world protecting flora and our future.MORE Host Vanessa Fuchs
Producer/Network Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Email ****@bgcp.nsw.gov.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 256Facebook 29Twitter 6 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. The Pop Test A comedy science quiz

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What is love? Who invented dinosaurs? How did life begin? What's the best lighting system for a football game played by snakes? Science asks big questions but only The Pop Test answers them in a comedy quiz format. Andy and Al ask some frankly impossible questions. It's up to a panel of scientists and comedians to give their funniest or most enlightening answer for Team Science.MORE Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 162Facebook 335.7KTwitter 92.3KInstagram 86.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Great Moments In Science

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From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science.
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 412Facebook 1.2MTwitter 134.9KInstagram 465.3K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. Seriously Social

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Seriously Social helps you understand your world. Each week listen to in depth, intelligent insights from Australia's best social scientists. We talk human society, our social relationships and the world in transition. Brought to you by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.MORE Email ****@socialsciences.org.au
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Facebook 2KTwitter 689 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact