Podcasts

What is a podcast?

The term Podcast is a mash-up of iPod and Broadcast.

Visit this resource, scroll to the bottom, and listen to a podcast about what a podcast is!

Start a podcast!

Visit this resource to get started making your very own podcast!  You have things to say!


Podcast recommendations

Also, check out this list of 35 of the best podcasts for students!

WOW in the World

"Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them."

Stuff You Missed in History Class

"The title speaks for itself. Learn about people and events that are often overlooked in a typical history class."

The Allusionist

"Explore the English language, with all its oddities! Filled with good humor and levity, this podcast will help you explore the roots of words and phrases that we use every day."

Star Talk Radio

"Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about all things space: stars, planets, humans in space, and so much more. He also interviews a lot of amazing people, from Buzz Aldrin to Alan Rickman."

Flyest Fables

"If you are into hip-hop, this podcast might be just your speed. Episodes follow the main character, Antoine, a boy who is bullied, who finds a magical book that transports him to another world."

Cupid and The Reaper

"This thought-provoking podcast tells the origin story of middle-schoolers Marcus Aronson and Mondo Ramirez, also known as Cupid and the Grim Reaper. Can these two mismatched heroes overcome their differences and learn to harness the powers of life, death, and love?"

Stuff You Should Know Podcast

"The podcast that brings you the “ins and outs of everyday things” from the Pledge of Allegiance to Mexican Jumping Beans."

Short & Curly

A fun-filled podcast for kids all about ethical questions that get kids and adults thinking. “Do you have to love your sibling?” “Are some lies actually okay?” “Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully?”