About the show

Science discussions that feel like a conversation you're already part of.

Co-hosted by Helen Frost and young Dr C, the Talking of Science podcast puts a kid's annoying questions to good use, by making the latest research clear, meaningful and surprisingly fun.

Mission

Child-led questions, expert answers.

In each episode we meet a new guest expert to explore big topics across a range of subjects. Join us to explore big questions, learn something new, and get back in touch with the curiosity of your inner child. There are so many times we find ourselves chatting about science without knowing all the answers. It's not always easy, but it is often eye-opening. That's exactly what Talking of Science is here for.

Hosts

The voices behind the questions.

Helen Frost

Helen Frost

Helen Frost is a scientist-turned-communicator helping researchers tell clearer, more engaging stories about their work. She is interested in storytelling, playfulness and the radical idea that communication should make sense to people; all people, no matter their background. As a former perfectionist, parenthood has been helpful in her path to recovery, by making perfection logistically impossible. She runs on British tea. Strong, from a pot, milk in first - this is not up for debate.

Young Dr C

Young Dr C

Dr C is a typical kid. She loves swimming, asking to have ice cream for breakfast and torturing her little brother. As the offspring of two PhDs, she has been immersed in discussions about science her whole life - although her parents are aspiring for her to be a rebel and become an engineer in future.