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Coronacast

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Coronacast is a podcast that answers your questions about coronavirus. We break down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through a pandemic.

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Listen to Coronacast, a News & Politics podcast by Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Stream 250 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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Episodes

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Why is yawning contagious?

It’s easy to catch a yawn – you might even yawn while you’re reading this. It’s not just humans that yawn, but all kinds of verterbrates, ev...

0:17:00May 5, 2026

Should you be eating more fruit?

Not a fruit lover, but eat plenty of veggies? Ever wondered if skipping that banana might actually matter? We all know a mix of fruit and ve...

0:20:00Apr 21, 2026

Red and other light therapy — can it work?

If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably been advertised light therapy face masks. These high-tech hockey masks promise to plump up or heal...

0:18:00Apr 14, 2026

Why are some people right (or left) handed?

What determines whether you’re right or left handed? Is there really such a thing as being ambidextrous? It’s a surprisingly complicated sto...

0:19:00Apr 7, 2026

Headaches: causes, cures and exercise?!

Headaches are common, but the causes are wide and varied, and some are more serious than others. Why do we get headaches? What's the differe...

0:21:00Mar 31, 2026

Is a vibration plate worth the cost?

We've all probably wished for a way to achieve our fitness goals without the strain and sweat that can come with exercise. So what if you co...

0:23:00Mar 24, 2026

Could headphones be damaging our ears?

Walking down the street, most people you pass will be wearing headphones or ear buds. Chances are you are too! But is this trend of noise-ca...

0:22:00Mar 10, 2026

Vitamin C: can it cure colds and cancer?

Many people believe that taking vitamin C supplements helps their immune system fight off colds. But there are even bigger claims attached t...

0:19:00Mar 3, 2026

Can peptides keep you young and buff?

Unless you're in certain corners of the internet, you won't be aware of the peptide craze promising to grow your muscles and slow ageing. Th...

0:23:00Feb 24, 2026

Can flossing benefit more than your teeth?

Your dentist might be nagging you to floss to avoid cavities, but does flossing have more to given than pearly whites? Interdental cleaning...

0:20:00Feb 17, 2026

Doing nothing: the benefits of boredom

With endless entertainment at your fingertips on your phone, how often do you really sit and do absolutely nothing? It turns out that even w...

0:22:00Feb 10, 2026

Should we all be taking fish oil?

How many times a week are you eating fish? What about oily fish, like salmon and tuna? Our dietary guidelines recommend the regular consumpt...

0:21:00Feb 3, 2026

Should you wait to swim after eating?

It’s so common to tell kids to wait an hour after eating to swim that many of us never question it. But what are the actual consequences of...

0:14:00Jan 27, 2026

Is retirement bad for you?

Last year Norman made the shocking statement that people shouldn’t retire because it’ll be bad for their brains. After an influx of requests...

0:21:00Jan 20, 2026

Diet vs exercise: which is more important?

A few weeks into the new year you might be reassessing your resolutions and wondering where to put your energy. Is it possible to choose bet...

0:21:00Jan 13, 2026

Why you don't need to avoid seed oils

It can be hard to keep up with food fads and diet trends (and spoiler: you don’t need to). But an intriguing assumption that has gained trac...

0:17:00Jan 6, 2026

Should you opt for aluminium-free deodorant?

We haven’t always suppressed our sweat or our natural body odour, but in many cultures now it’s expected we’ll all try to smell our best. Yo...

0:17:00Dec 30, 2025

Why do some people pee more often?

Do you find yourself complaining that you've got a small bladder, as you run to the toilet for the third time in an hour? There are many rea...

0:16:00Dec 23, 2025

Questions About Coronacast

Where can I listen to Coronacast episodes?

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What is Coronacast about?

Coronacast is listed as a News & Politics show. The show language is listed as English.

How many Coronacast episodes are listed?

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Where can I listen to Coronacast?

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What type of podcast is Coronacast?

Coronacast is listed as a News & Politics show by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

How many episodes are available?

This page lists 250 episodes for Coronacast where feed data is available.