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SpotifyLethal Noise & Dan Speaks To A NASA Rover Driver
Dan is joined by a NASA Rover Driver; Sophia Mitchell is responsible for manoeuvring the rovers on Mars! Plus, could you imagine a noise loud enough to injure you?
Science has got to be one of the coolest subjects around… there’s so many amazing things to discover, from terrifying triceratops to gigantic galaxies!
So if you love everything science as much as we do, check out the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In each episode, Dan from Fun Kids takes a look at the week’s biggest science stories. There’s also some amazing special guests, episodes from our favourite science series, and top experts answering all your science-related questions!
The Fun Kids Science Weekly is the flagship podcast from the children’s radio station Fun Kids, with over 50,000 downloads each month.
Starting in 2017, the podcast has produced over 100 episodes and has been the recipient of two nominations at the British Podcast Awards in both the Kids & Family and the Radio categories.
The podcast has been popular with advertisers with campaigns for ITV, Learning Resources, Drayton Manor and Young Imagineers.
ITV’s campaign was for its Thunderbirds Are Go franchise and consisted of bumpers, adverts and content from the Thunderbirds characters. Here’s the sponsor credit.
For Drayton Manor we amplified their sponsorship by running promotion on Fun Kids Radio and on the podcast network:
All Episodes
The Language Of Bees & The Goliath Birdeater
Dan is joined by Dr. Martin Bencsik whose research on bee language means he’s been able to pick out specific sounds and translate them! Plus, Dan inducts the largest spider on earth onto the Dangerous Dan list.
Challenger Deep & The Science Of Oysters
Imagine the height of Mount Everest, but as a crater under the sea? Dan meets Challenger Deep and you will too! Plus, we’re joined by Dr. Ken Collins to learn more about the science of oysters and their pearls.
A Star Brighter Than The Sun & ‘Shark Super Powers’
In a double guest special, Dan is joined by the authors of ‘Shark Super Powers’, Jillian Morris and Duncan Brake – we bet you didn’t know what made these creatures so special! Plus, author of ‘Martian Blood’ John Pahl to hear how feasible it really is …
A Dinosaur Special!
To celebrate Dinosaur Day on Monday 1st June, Dan presents a special, dino-themed show. He welcomes palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax to hear all about how dinosaurs are discovered and named. Plus, you won’t be able to guess his special Dangerous Dan!
Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish & Kids Against Plastic
Dan is joined by the founders of ‘Kids Against Plastic’ to learn more about being “plastic clever”. Plus, it’s a double guest special, as the episode rounds off with Dan hearing from the British Science Association’s CEO about young people keeping fait…
Bright Blue Lava & A Chemistry Expert
Imagine boiling hot lava which is bright blue! Dan flies us to this location on this episode. Plus, he is joined by Dr. Dude of Mad Science to pick his brain about all things chemistry.
Yellow-Bellied Sea Snakes & Steve Mould Answers Your Questions!
Dan is joined by super science expert, Steve Mould so answer all our wildlife questions! Plus, don’t be fooled by this beautiful snake – it’s deadly!
A Dinosaur Discovery & The Hottest Place On Earth
We thought we had dinosaurs all figured out, but Dr. David Unwin joins us to show they’re still constantly surprising us. Plus, Dan visits the scorching surroundings of the hottest place on Earth.