Podcasts & Cool Stuff
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a high-quality serial mystery story for middle-graders, performed by actual kids. Think Goonies meets Spy Kids meets Stranger Things. Listen along as 11-year-old Mars Patel and his pals JP, Toothpick, and Caddie set out on an audacious adventure in search of two missing friends. The mysterious tech billionaire Oliver Pruitt might have a thing or two to say about their quest, because as he likes to say, “To the stars!” In fact, that’s just where they might be headed…
Tweens
"Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Cats versus Dogs. Pizza versus Tacos. Super Speed versus Super Strength. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case... teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way." (brainson.org) Big kids
"KiDNuz is a weekday, nonpartisan news podcast created just for kids. Listen in for today’s top stories, from current events and politics to entertainment, sports, science and more!" (kidnuz.com) Best for: All ages
Join hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a journey away from your screens, inside your brain, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science, technology, and innovation.
"Similar to But Why, this is another radio show/podcast that takes kid-submitted science questions and answers them with the help of experts. What makes this one different is it tends to skew a bit older, both in its questions and answers, and it has a different kid co-host each week. The result is a fun show that's as silly as it is educational." (commonsensemedia.org) Best for: Kids and tweens
"Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about." (sciencepodcastforkids.com) Best for: Kids and tweens
TED-Ed — TED's youth and education initiative — aims to spark and celebrate the ideas and knowledge-sharing of teachers and students around the world.