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
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 135.9KInstagram 415.7K Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

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.MORE Host Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Producer/Network Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 192KTwitter 328.4KInstagram 140.8K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

3. 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
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 468Twitter 436 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
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 451 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 3.5KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 486 Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact

6. Branch Out

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Discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia's oldest scientific institution. Branch Out is your backstage pass into labs, botanic gardens, the Australian bush and the minds of experts who are protecting the future of plants.MORE Host Vanessa Fuchs
Producer/Network Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Email ****@bgcp.nsw.gov.au
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 29Twitter 6 Avg Length 17 min 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
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact

8. The Science of Everything Podcast

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Here 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
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 69 min Video Podcast YouTube
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9. 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! 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
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Apple Rating 4.1/5 Avg Length 16 min Get Email Contact

10. Ockham's Razor

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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.
Host Tegan Taylor
Producer/Network ABC listen
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 135.9KInstagram 415.7K Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

11. Imagine This

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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?. 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
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 370.2K Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

12. The Pop Test

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Science is a complicated and thankless task that can only be made worse for scientists by being put in a room with four comedians and having their field of study mocked and misunderstood by a panel. Which is why it brings us no joy as that's exactly what we've done with The Pop Test.MORE Producer/Network ABC listen
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 325.9KTwitter 92.3KInstagram 68K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

13. 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 135.9KInstagram 415.7K Avg Length 9 min Get Email Contact

14. 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
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