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That's Incredible

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That's Incredible is a podcast for parents and kids that's packed with incredible facts and amazing stories about the world around us. Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space. Plus, we'll find out wha

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 19 min
Latest: 29 Oct 2025
Language: English

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29 Oct 2025 · 18 min

She Built That: How Katherine Bennell-Pegg Became Australia's First Astronaut

Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, you'll hear from the incredible Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia's first-ever astronaut qualified under the Australian flag. Hear how Katherine went from being a young girl staring up at the starry night sky and dreaming of becoming an astronaut, to building her future and making it her reality. Tune in to find out how she took her dream and BUILT it into something out of this world! This is a co-listening podcast for parents and…

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22 Oct 2025 · 13 min
She Built That: How Abbie Jane's Using Rainbow Shoelaces To Build A Brighter World
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, you'll hear from Abbie Jane, an inspiring teen using rainbow beads to make every kid feel safe being themselves. Bead by bead, Abbie Jane has built the Rainbow Shoelace Project which has gone from being a local hit in her hometown of Broken Hill to a full-blown social movement spreading kindness around the world. Tune in to find out how she took her dream and BUILT it into something real. This is a co-listening podcast for parents…
15 Oct 2025 · 12 min
She Built That: How Charli Hately's Carving Out A Surfing Career At Just 15
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, you'll hear from Charli Hately, an amazing young surfer who has been carving out an incredible career on the waves at only 15 years old. She tells us how she turned her injury setbacks into an opportunity to work on her mindset. Hang ten with us to find out how Charli went from being a typical tween living on the Gold Coast to taking the global surfing community by storm. This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy…
8 Oct 2025 · 20 min
She Built That: The Moment Chloé Hayden's Acting Dreams Came True
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, Chloé Hayden tells us how she overcame obstacles, and built her dream life as an actor. She even shares how she turned what some others saw as a challenge, into her superpower. Tune in to find out how Chloé went from playing Princess Aspien on her YouTube channel to starring in a hit Netflix TV show and more! This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together. She Built That was made in partnership…
9 May 2024 · 22 min
Let Go Of Perfect: How The Mamamia Out Loud Hosts Foster Creativity
Subscribe to Mamamia Have the Mamamia Out Loud hosts always been creative? Well, sort of. In this very special episode, Mia, Holly and Jessie unpack how they have and continue to foster creatively in their work and personal lives. Mia shares a story about taking a special bag of clothes to kindy for important outfit changes. Jessie thanks a teacher who encouraged her writing, despite the spelling mistakes. And Holly asks if they preferred to follow instructions or make their own creations when it came to playing with LEGO® bricks. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for more Mamamia…
S2 · E9 · 18 Jun 2021 · 23 min
Things You’ll Only Find In Australia
Australia is a very unique place. Our creatures, landscape, and even our buildings are special. On the last episode of our series all about the land down under, Andrew tells us the story of one of our most famous landmarks; The Sydney Harbour Bridge. From it's early design, to how it was built, and how it changed Sydney forever, this story will leave you saying, 'That's Incredible!' CREDITS Host: Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Production: Madeline Joannou & Elissa Ratliff Scriptwriters: Peter Green & Emmeline Peterson Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Amelia Cook, Lily…
S2 · E8 · 11 Jun 2021 · 22 min
Inspirational Australians
Australia has produced some incredibly inspirational people; from scientists and sportspeople, to entertainers and engineers. We look at just some of them in this episode of That's Incredible, including Olympian Cathy Freeman, pilot Charles Kingsford Smith and politician and activist Edith Cowan. Plus, our cast of kids take you through some fascinating facts about awesome Aussies, and we test your knowledge with a quiz. CREDITS Host: Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Production: Madeline Joannou & Elissa Ratliff Scriptwriters: Peter Green & Emmeline Peterson Thanks to our cast…
S2 · E7 · 4 Jun 2021 · 18 min
The Case Of The Missing Giant Sausage
Welcome to That's Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. In Australia, just about every small town has a 'Big Thing'. The Big Banana, the Big Merino, the Big Prawn, even the Big Potato. So when the Big Sausage was stolen off the roof of the local butcher in Toowoomba, Queensland, the whole town wanted to solve the mystery. The owner of the butcher, Mark Nolan, tells us all about the case of the missing Sausage King. CREDITS Thank you to our special guest Mark Nolan from Grays Modern Meats . Host: Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio…
S2 · E6 · 28 May 2021 · 29 min
The Surprising Place You'll Find Most Of Uluru
Welcome to That's Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Australia is FULL of natural wonders. We've got waterfalls that flow sideways, extinct volcanoes, and mountains that are blue, but not for the reason you might think. But one of the most amazing natural wonders has to be Uluru, so we got everyone's favourite scientist, Dr Karl, to tell us some incredible facts about it. You won't believe where you can find most of Uluru... CREDITS Thank you to our special guest Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. You can buy his new book Dr Karl's Little Book of Climate…
S2 · E5 · 21 May 2021 · 22 min
The Best Part Of Winning A Gold Medal At The Olympics
Welcome to That's Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. In Australia, we love our sports. And we've have some pretty amazing sportspeople, like our incredible guest this week, Cate Campbell! She is a gold medal winning swimmer who is getting ready to attend her fourth Olympics. She fills us in on what it takes to be a professional swimmer, the best part of going to the Olympics, and gives some tips for budding champions. CREDITS Thank you to our special guest Cate Campbell . Host: Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Production:…
S2 · E4 · 14 May 2021 · 19 min
The Great Australian Dinner Table
Welcome to That's Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. What kind of food do we eat in Australia? Well...everything! Including the animals on our coat of arms. From Tim Tams, to Chiko Rolls, to Vegemite, we have all the food groups covered. This week, we hear from Masterchef star Amina Elshafei about how she learned how to cook, her favourite foods, and what it was like cooking on a show with the biggest pantry ever! CREDITS Thank you to our special guest Amina Elshafei . Host: Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Production: Madeline…
S2 · E3 · 7 May 2021 · 25 min
Aussie Inventions That Changed The World
Welcome to That's Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. There are some inventions that make life better, like the umbrella or the toothpaste squeezer. But some inventions change the world! Our special guest Adam Spencer takes us through some of the inventions that came out of Australia that save lives every day. Plus, our cast of kids tell us some incredible facts about some other amazing Australian inventions, and we test your knowledge with a fun quiz. CREDITS Thank you to our special guest Adam Spencer . Host: Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline…
S2 · E2 · 30 Apr 2021 · 22 min
The Story Of The Great Emu In The Sky
Welcome to That's Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Australia has been occupied for over 65,000 years. First Nations Australians have an amazing relationship with the land, and use storytelling to teach us about culture and history. In this episode we speak to two incredible guests, author of the Bush Mob series Helen Milroy, who tells us about the importance of storytelling in Indigenous culture, and Aunty Clair Jackson, who tells the amazing story of the great emu in the sky. CREDITS Thank you to our special guests Aunty Clair Jackson , and…
S2 · E1 · 23 Apr 2021 · 28 min
We Have The Best Animals In The World
Welcome to season 2 of That's Incredible! This season is all about Australia, so of course we had to start with one of the coolest things about Down Under: the animals! From cute koalas to cranky crocs, our animals are the best in the world. To tell our incredible story this week we went straight to an expert, and the son of Steve Irwin, the most famous wildlife warrior in the world: Robert Irwin! At only 17 years old he's a conservationist and an award winning wildlife photographer, and he even lives in a zoo! He tells us about his two favourite Australian animals, and the first time he met…
S2 · 22 Apr 2021 · 2 min
That's Incredible Is Back for Season 2!
That's Incredible is back! A podcast for parents and kids to listen to together that's all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. Things you might never have noticed before! And this time around, Season 2 of That’s Incredible is all about Australia! Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure around our Great Southern Land and explore topics like food, natural wonders, Big Things, and cool inventions. We've also got interactive games and activities so you can take what you learn out into your everyday! In this episode, we're giving you a sneak peek of…
17 Jul 2020 · 31 min
The Great Australian Holiday Quiz
Whether you’re off on a road trip or at home, we got something special for you. Andrew Daddo is back with his friend Holly Wainwright for a very special quiz filled with all things 'land down under' related, and of course a whole lot of That’s Incredible silliness. Keep safe and stay incredible! Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 May 2020 · 21 min
Your Ultimate Family Quiz
If you’re cooped up at home like the rest of us, have we got a treat for you. Andrew Daddo is back with his friend Holly Wainwright for a very special quiz filled with movies, sport, and of course that special That’s Incredible silliness. Keep safe and stay incredible! Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E12 · 10 Jan 2020 · 17 min
Australia
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. On today's episode, we’re visiting the world’s 6th largest country. It’s home to the world’s oldest living culture and has some of the most amazing and unique animals found anywhere on the planet. It has snow-capped mountains, dense rainforests, vast deserts and the world’s largest coral reef. It's Australia! We're going to learn some cool facts about the world's largest island continent and hear from actress and Yolngu woman Rarriwuy Hick about what it…
S1 · E11 · 3 Jan 2020 · 18 min
Science
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. On today's episode, we're looking at the fascinating world of science! Being curious and noticing things is what scientists do every day. They want to know why the world around us looks and feels the way it does and they’re REALLY curious. They like to look under rocks to see what lives there, they want to learn about what’s living in the lint in your belly button and they want to know what’s going on in outer space. When a scientist comes home at the end of the day…
S1 · E10 · 27 Dec 2019 · 16 min
Movies
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. On today’s episode, we're talking about the wonderful world of movies. When you’re sitting down to watch a movie do you ever think about all the things that need to happen to get it onto your TV or movie screen? All the people who work behind the scenes? All the hours of footage they shoot and the editors sitting in dark rooms for weeks on end making sure it all looks perfect? On today’s episode, we learn some awesome facts about the world of movies and talk to…
S1 · E9 · 20 Dec 2019 · 19 min
Sport
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. On today’s episode, we're talking about sport! Do you love sport? Do you play sport? Maybe you want to be world number one, or win a medal at the Olympics. Or maybe you just love playing sport for the fun of it. Sport is something that’s played, watched and loved by millions of people all over the world. And our guest today is Molly Taylor, a rally car driver, who's going to tell us what it's like to drive a car really fast. Ready? Let's go! ACTION ITEM Now it’s time…
S1 · E8 · 13 Dec 2019 · 18 min
Food
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. On today’s episode, we're going to explore the delicious world of food! We're chatting to comedian, Mikey Robins who wrote a book all about the amazing things people eat all over the world. He’s going to tell us about the wacky world of competitive eating and we're going to learn lots of cool facts about the stuff you put in your belly every day. Ready? Let's go! ACTION ITEM Now it’s time to take what you’ve learned out into your everyday life. One of the really…
S1 · E7 · 6 Dec 2019 · 19 min
Travel & Adventure
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Things you may never have noticed before! I think we can all agree that holidays are pretty exciting. Heading away with your family or friends, getting to see a different part of the country or maybe, a different part of the world! Do you have a favourite part of a family holiday? Is it packing the car full of snacks for the trip? Taking off on a plane? Building a sandcastle on the beach? Or just hanging out with your family? Do you do adventurous stuff like bushwalking, kayaking or…
S1 · E6 · 29 Nov 2019 · 14 min
Animals
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Things you might never have noticed before! Like maybe you’re doing your homework and you hear a plane flying overhead. You might not give it a second thought but just think about what’s happening...while you’re sitting there adding or subtracting, there are hundreds of people right above you flying through the sky! It’s a pretty incredible feat of technology and you thought you were just sitting there doing your homework! Our world is a remarkable place, and if…
S1 · E5 · 22 Nov 2019 · 22 min
Technology
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Today we’re going to be looking at something that’s a very big part of your life...technology! Take a look around you at all the little gadgets and tools you use every day. Everything from a smartwatch to an iPhone to your TV remote was invented by someone clever. So today we're going to learn some awesome stuff about technology and find out what everyday life will be like 50 years from now! So let's go! ACTION ITEM There’s an American guy who draws really elaborate…
S1 · E4 · 15 Nov 2019 · 19 min
The Earth
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. The earth we call home is truly incredible and in today’s episode, we’re going to meet someone who’s spent three months living in one of the most fascinating places on earth, Antarctica. Plus we're going to find out some awesome facts about the planet we walk around on every day and play some interactive games! Ready? Let's go! ACTION ITEM There are so many amazing places on earth with different environments, climates, plants, and animals. And every person on earth…
S1 · E3 · 8 Nov 2019 · 16 min
Music
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Things you might never have noticed before! Have you ever gone a whole day without hearing any music? I bet you haven’t! Music is everywhere. On the radio, outside when birds are singing, in movies, computer games, even that awful sound that comes from the bathroom when dad’s having a shower! In this episode, we're going to learn some awesome facts about music and we'll hear from Lucy Durack about what it was like to sing in front of The Queen! ACTION ITEM Make some music!…
S1 · E2 · 1 Nov 2019 · 17 min
The Human Body
Welcome to That’s Incredible! An interactive podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. In this episode, we're going to teach you some incredible things about the body you walk around in every day. Plus, we're going to meet Paralympian Ben Tudhope who's going to tell us about the amazing things his body can do. Are you ready? Let's go! ACTION ITEM We want you to put your tongue to the test, by sending us a video of you doing your favourite tongue twister. What’s a tongue twister? It’s a sentence full of words that are really hard to say one after…
S1 · E1 · 25 Oct 2019 · 21 min
Space
Welcome to That’s Incredible! An interactive podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. In this episode, we're heading into space to explore a part of the world that's right above your head every day but that you might not think about very often. Space may feel really far away but it's actually much closer than you think and we're going to teach you some incredible facts about it AND take you on an adventure to the moon. Are you ready? Let's go! ACTION ITEM Download a stargazing app and use it to find your favourite constellation and take a screenshot or draw…
S1 · 21 Oct 2019 · 4 min
Coming Soon: That's Incredible
Welcome to That’s Incredible! A podcast for parents and kids to listen to together that's all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. Things you might never have noticed before! Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space. Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest! We've also got interactive games and activities so you can take what you learn out into your everyday! In this episode, we're…

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That's Incredible is a English kids & family podcast from Mamamia Podcasts. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Mamamia Podcasts
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 19 min
Latest episode: 29 Oct 2025
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