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Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew
by MIK and Dr Matt Agnew
Hosted by scientist Dr Matt Agnew, Why Though? is Australia's new science podcast for curious kids aged 8–12. Every episode starts with one question kids actually ask... and ends with a science adventure. Real answers, weird facts, and the kind of stuff that makes you look at the world differently on the walk home from school. Perfect for car trips, classrooms, and kids who can't stop asking why. Why Though? The show for little scientists who love asking big questions. Follow or subscribe now so you don't miss Episode One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Why Do Continents Move?
The ground beneath your feet feels completely still... but the continents are actually moving all the time. In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew explains why continents drift across the Earth, how tectonic plates slowly carry them around the planet, and how that movement creates…
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What Is Dry Ice and Why Does It Make Fog?
It looks like magic. It makes spooky fog that pours down instead of floating up. And it never leaves a puddle. So what is dry ice actually doing? Dr Matt Agnew unpacks the weird science of dry ice, what sublimation is, why the fog pours downward like a waterfall, and why dry ice behaves so...
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What's the Fastest Thing on Earth?
A cheetah? A race car? A rocket? All great guesses. All completely wrong. The fastest thing on Earth is something you can't hold in your hand... and understanding it means understanding lightyears, the speed of light, and why space distances break normal numbers. Dr Matt Agnew runs the ultimate...
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Why Does Looking at the Sun Make Some People Sneeze?
Have you ever walked outside on a bright sunny day and suddenly sneezed... with no dust, no pepper, no cat fluff anywhere? Just sunshine and a sneeze? There's a real science reason behind it. Dr Matt Agnew investigates the sun sneeze mystery. What even is a sneeze? Why does bright light trigger…
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Why Are Farts Smelly?
Here's something nobody tells you. Most of a fart has absolutely no smell. So what's actually making everyone pinch their nose? Dr Matt Agnew investigates the science of farts. How do smells actually work? What is a fart made of? And why do some foods make the whole situation so much worse? What...
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Why Does Thunder Always Come After Lightning?
Lightning and thunder happen at exactly the same time. So why does the flash always arrive before the boom? In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew explains how static electricity builds up inside storm clouds, what lightning actually is, why thunder is the sound of super-heated air…
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Why Do My Dog's Paws Smell Like Doritos?
Have you ever sniffed your dog's paws and noticed they smell kind of like Doritos? Not because your dog is secretly snacking on chips... because of something much more microscopic. In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew investigates the tiny living world on your dog's paws. What are…
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Do Fish Get Thirsty?
Fish spend their whole life in water. But do they actually drink it? Turns out the answer depends entirely on which fish you ask. In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew dives into what thirst really is, why saltwater and freshwater fish handle water in completely opposite ways, and why...
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Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?
Pluto used to be the ninth planet in our Solar System. Then in 2006 everything changed. Dr Matt Agnew explains why... and it's a better story than you think. In this episode of Why Though?, we travel back to 1930 when astronomer Clyde Tombaugh spotted a tiny moving dot in the night sky and made…
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Why Does Helium Make Our Voice Sound Funny?
Ever heard someone talk after a helium balloon and suddenly sound like a tiny squeaky mouse? There's real science behind it... and it's weirder than you think. In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew investigates the helium voice mystery. Why do balloons float? Why does sound travel faster...
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Why Does Eating Ice Cream Too Fast Give Me a Headache?
Ever bitten into ice cream too fast and felt a sudden sharp pain in your forehead? That's brain freeze... and there's real science behind it. In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew breaks down exactly what's happening inside your mouth and your brain when ice cream hits too hard and too...
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Why Though? is Coming Soon
Hey! I'm Dr Matt Agnew and I've got a brand new podcast coming your way very soon. Why Though? is the show for kids who can't stop asking questions. And I mean the really good ones... why do dog paws smell like Doritos? Why are farts smelly? Do fish actually get thirsty? Every episode we take one...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by scientist Dr Matt Agnew, Why Though? is Australia's new science podcast for curious kids aged 8–12.
Every episode starts with one question kids actually ask... and ends with a science adventure. Real answers, weird facts, and the kind of stuff that makes you look at the world differently on the walk home from school.
Perfect for car trips, classrooms, and kids who can't stop asking why.
Why Though? The show for little scientists who love asking big questions. Follow or subscribe now so you don't miss Episode One.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
MIK and Dr Matt Agnew
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How many episodes does Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew have?
Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew about?
Hosted by scientist Dr Matt Agnew, Why Though? is Australia's new science podcast for curious kids aged 8–12. Every episode starts with one question kids actually ask... and ends with a science adventure. Real answers, weird facts, and the kind of stuff that makes you look at the world differently...
How often does Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew release new episodes?
Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew?
Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew is created and hosted by MIK and Dr Matt Agnew.
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