Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.
This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.
In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable energy source works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them.
Each episode comes complete with a dedicated classroom worksheet.
It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.
Welcome to Planet Warriors!
Episode 1: Solar Power
Bryce meets Blaze, the bright-spark Planet Warrior who gets her power straight from the Sun. Together, they uncover how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity, explore what really happens on cloudy days, and call on expert Dr Catherine Chan from UNSW to bust some of the biggest myths about solar energy.
From electrons to inverters, it’s a glowing example of how science and smarts can power a cleaner planet.
For the full episode transcript, click here.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES FOR EPISODE ONE - SOLAR POWER
These hands-on activities link directly to the podcast and help students test their knowledge of how solar energy works in the real world.
Episode 2: Wind Power
This episode, Bryce meets Gust, the breezy Planet Warrior who’s full of hot air — in the best way! Together, they chase the story of how moving air becomes moving blades, uncover how turbines turn wind into watts, and call on expert Associate Professor Jonathan Whale from Murdoch University to bust some of the biggest myths about wind power.
From sea breezes to giant wind farms, it’s a whirling adventure proving that clean energy is really blowing us in the right direction.
For the full episode transcript, click here.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES FOR EPISODE TWO - WIND POWER
These hands-on activities link directly to the podcast and help students test their knowledge of how wind energy works in the real world.
Episode 3: Hydro & Tidal Power
This episode, Bryce meets Flo, the wave-making Planet Warrior who’s all about going with the flow. Together, they dive beneath the surface to discover how rushing rivers and rolling tides can spin turbines, light up cities, and keep the planet powered. With help from Douglas Hunt at Marine Renewable Energy (MAREN), they bust myths about fish-friendly turbines, underwater safety, and how engineers are harnessing the power of water while minimising harm to the environment.
From dams to tidal flows, it’s a current-filled adventure proving that clean energy is making a splash around the world.
For the full episode transcript, click here.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES FOR EPISODE THREE - TIDAL/HYDRO POWER
These hands-on activities link directly to the podcast and help students test their knowledge of how tidal and hydro power works in the real world.
Episode 4: Geothermal Power
In this episode, Bryce meets Rocky, the Planet Warrior who’s full of volcanic vibes and underground know-how. Together, they explore how the Earth’s inner heat — the same force that fuels geysers and hot springs — can be harnessed to create clean, renewable power. With Professor Kathryn Amos from the University of Adelaide as their guide, they debunk myths about geothermal energy, uncover how it works safely beneath our feet, and discover why Australia’s hot rocks are bursting with potential.
It’s a ground-breaking journey that proves the future of energy might just come from deep below.
For the full episode transcript, click here.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES FOR EPISODE FOUR - GEOTHERMAL POWER
These hands-on activities link directly to the podcast and help students test their knowledge of how geothermal power works in the real world.
Episode 5: Bioenergy