Imagine This
ABC Australia
Ages 4–9ExplainersConversation
Dr. Niraj Lal answers kids' science questions with real Australian researchers.
An ABC Australia production — kids ask why bees fly, how poo happens, what stars are made of, and Dr. Lal pulls in academics to actually explain. Short (10-12 min) and accented.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Brings a non-US voice into the catalog.
At a glance
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Good for
- Car, Quiet time, Morning
- About
- Science, Curiosity
- Format
- Explainers, Conversation
- Episodes
- About 14 min
- New episodes
- About once a week
- In the feed
- 61 episodes since 2021
- Made by
- ABC Australia
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- How deep is the ocean?
- How does paint get its colour?
- How do ears work?
Questions parents ask
What age is Imagine This for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 4 to 9. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Imagine This episodes?
Episodes run about 14 minutes. About the length of a school run or a bath.
Is Imagine This still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about once a week; the latest was released on 14 October 2026. The feed lists 61 episodes going back to 2021.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Imagine This and nothing else?
Add Imagine This in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
