Matt Deegan

The Most Dangerous Dinosaur & The Young Imagineers Competition

Dan chats to last year’s winner of the Young Imagineers Competition – she invented a pollution-sucking pigeon! Plus, he meets one of the most dangerous dinosaurs and takes a fresh look at climate change with the help of Marina Ventura.

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‘The Wonders Of Nature’ & The Black Mamba

Dan is joined by author Ben Hoare for the release of his brand new book ‘The Wonders Of Nature’ – how will Dan do at Ben’s science quiz? Plus, Dan meets the Black Mamba and welcomes to returning features to the podcast.

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More Fun Kids Podcast Coverage

A good Bank Holiday Weekend for coverage of Fun Kids podcasts. The Sunday Times ran a feature about the 100 podcasts to love and mentioned the Fun Kids Science Weekly. When I popped up on Five Live last night to talk about podcasts, they also talked about the article and show too. The Irish Examiner…

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The Mystery Of Chameleons & Cholera’s Third Outbreak

Dan is joined by Professor Michel Milinkovitch – he is a Professor at the University of Geneva and answers your question on chameleons! Plus, he explores the Third Outbreak of Cholera and why it was so deadly …

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BBC Radio 4 Talks Fun Kids Podcast Network

I had an enjoyable time talking about the Fun Kids Podcast Network on BBC Radio 4’s The Media Show. Presented by Julian Worricker, we touched on children’s content, advertising and the growing podcast scene for young listeners. Take a listen

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The Science Behind Ear Tickling & Giant Bees

In this double guest special, Dan speaks to Dr Sue Deuchars about the benefits of ear tickling (you read it right!) and discovers the science behind the VFX you see in the movies. Plus, he meets the mysterious Wallace’s Giant Bee.

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Launch Press

This morning, we launched the Fun Kids Podcast Network and we’ve been overwhelmed with the response, with great pieces in: The Times Campaign Broadcast Radio Today Podnews We’ll also be on Sky News tomorrow, Tuesday, to talk more about it too!

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Fun Kids Science Weekly in the Mail on Sunday

Congratulations to presenter Dan and the Fun Kids Science Weekly who appeared in the Mail on Sunday’s Event magazine. It was one of 100 utterly addictive podcast that you must hear!

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Fun Kids Podcast Network Launches

Fun Kids, the national children’s radio station has today, Monday 12th August, launched a new children’s podcast network. The network will bring together all of Fun Kids’ podcasts alongside shows from other providers including the popular Storynory podcast and the brand new The Week Junior Show from Dennis Publishing’s The Week Junior. The Week Junior Show is hosted by Fun Kids…

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Slug Slime & Black-Footed Cat

Is there more to slug slime than meets the eye? Sam Casely explores with Dan. Plus, have you ever thought a cat could be deadly? Dan meets the deadliest cat in the world!

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