Podcasts

Need some fresh ideas for things to listen to with your kids? Podcasts are great because you can listen whenever you want. Here is a list of kid-friendly podcasts that promote curiosity, tell stories, answer weird questions, and amplify your days:

CURIOSITY

Kids Listen: The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and FamiliesA History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to anyone. We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington's foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode. Proud Kids Listen Member @pastandcurious

But Why: A Podcast For Curious KidsBut Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers. It's a big interesting world out there.On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world.Have a question? Send it to us! Adults, use your smartphone's memo function or an audio app to record your kid's question (get up nice and close so we can hear). Be sure to include: your child's first name, age and town. And then email the audio file to questions@butwhykids.org.

Kids Listen: Pants on FireIn the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two experts in a particular topic, one of which is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their guts. For more great Gen-Z shows, visit http://bestrobotever.com

Wow in the WorldHosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.

‎Forever Ago on Apple Podcasts‎Kids & Family · 2018

Forever Ago is a history show for the whole family. Every episode explores the origin of one thing – like sandwiches, video games and clocks – while teaching listeners to think critically about the past. Produced by APM and Brains On. @foreveragoshow

Brains on! A podcast for kids & curious adultsA podcast for kids & curious adults

Brains On! is an award-winning audio show. Their mission is to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history…but there’s no age limit on curiosity!

Activity Podcast | kidslisten

Kids Listen features a series of member podcasts which will not only bring you a podcast but also an activity based on the episode. Listen and learn about science, history, animals, music, and language.

MUSIC

Classics For KidsClassics For Kids

From the TopNPR's From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians.

WSKG » Series » Hear Here!Local news and arts, broadcasting NPR radio and PBS TV.

Hear Here! is a music appreciation podcast for kids (K-5)! In this 5 episode season, we’ll explore different genres of music and the various ways music affects our lives. Hear the music and accomplishments of a boy born with autism, meet professional musicians from our region that started playing as kids, make music using found objects, and more on Hear Here! Each episode will be accompanied by classroom activities, discussion prompts, and additional resources for parents and teachers.

SCIENCE

Nature GuysStep outside and stay awhile

Nature Guys podcast connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world.

Radiolab for Kids: Episodes | WNYC Studios | PodcastsKid-friendly stories curated by Radiolab. All in one bingeable spot!

Radiolab, one of the most beloved podcasts in the world, reaches into its archives to create Radiolab for Kids. It's a place where we've collected Radiolab's most family-friendly content. From "What do dogs see when they look at the rainbow?" to "Do animals laugh?" the topics are squeaky clean (mostly) and all about curiosity. Radiolab for Kids is sure to delight and engage the most curious minds.

STORIES

The Molly of Denali PodcastMeet Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl growing up with her parents, family and friends. Over eight episodes, Molly and her friend Tooey discover the identity of a mystery creature that has stolen Molly’s birthday cake. Join Molly and the gang and discover what life is like for a typical kid on big adventures in Alaska! The Molly of Denali podcast is made by the folks behind some of your all-time favorite PBS television shows: Arthur, Curious George, Pinkalicious and Peterrific and more! Molly of Denali, the TV series, premieres on your local PBS station on July 15, 2019! Connect with Molly on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. mollyofdenalipodcast.org

Circle RoundCreated and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

Eleanor Amplified - WHYYAn adventure podcast for your little do-gooder!

Eleanor Amplified is an adventure series for the whole family. Listen together as our hero, the world-famous radio reporter Eleanor Amplified, foils devious plots and outwits crafty villains, all in pursuit of the big story… Like all the public media shows you love, Eleanor Amplified is entertaining and informative. Eleanor will spark laughter and conversation the whole family will enjoy, while preparing kids to appreciate journalism and make smart media choices in the future.

Kids Listen: Young Ben FranklinBefore he was Benjamin Franklin, inventor and statesman, he was just Ben, a boy in Colonial Boston with an adventurous spirit, a curious mind...and a penchant for getting into trouble. Meet our most endearing founding father at fourteen; a charming rebel years away from discovering the ageless sayings and brilliant inventions that made him famous. When Ben and his friends stumble upon a mysterious letter leading to a legendary treasure, he'll have to use his wits and bravery to outsmart the cruel British governor of Massachusetts. Produced by Gen-Z Media in partnership with PRX. For more great Gen-Z shows visit http://bestrobotever.com

‎The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd on Apple Podcasts‎Stories for Kids · 2020

Since November 7, 2004 - The first, and longest running, professionally produced audio drama podcast! This family friendly new twist on "old time radio" features the adventures and exploits of the World's Most Brilliant Scientist, Dr. Floyd! Join Dr. Floyd as he tries to thwart the plans of his evil arch nemesis, Dr. Steve, all the while learning about the people and events that shaped the history of the Earth. If satirist Stan Freberg and Jay Ward, creator of Rocky & Bullwinkle, had created Mystery Science Theater 3000 mixed in a little Time Bandits and gave it an educational spin, the result would have been...The Radio Adventures Of Dr. Floyd! The Podcast for Gifted Children and Adults!

The Creeping HourBeware, these scary stories will transform you! The Creeping Hour is a horror anthology series hosted by the Creeps, three friends who listened to so many scary stories that they turned into monsters themselves. Gather your whole family to shiver with fright as you listen to the terrifying tales of The Creeping Hour. Listen if you dare. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! The Creeping Hour is a co-production of WGBH and Elie Lichtschein. It is appropriate for all ages and recommended for kids ages 8-12.

Question & Answer

Kids Ask Authors

Kids Ask Authors is a weekly 5-10 minute podcast where children’s book author/illustrator Grace Lin and a guest author answer one question from a child reader. Most episodes will end with a book review, poem, short story or a joke by kids! We hope that this podcast will be useful to all student writers and those helping them on their journey!

Stories about Pets

Podcasts About Pets for K–12 Students | KidcastsPets are important companions during the pandemic.Tune into thesepet- and animal-focused podcasts for some extra comfortand some fun, too.

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