Podcasts

Radiolab for Kids- From “What do dogs see when they look at the rainbow?” to “Do animals laugh?” the topics are all about curiosity. Radiolab for Kids is sure to delight and engage the most curious minds. 

Code Switch for Kids- Episodes curated by NPR as a way to entertain and educate children.

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids- But 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. 

Smash Boom Best- This fun and fast-moving spin-off of the popular Brains On! podcast is a family-friendly debate podcast. A kid judge listens to and scores the rousing, fact-based arguments of two contestants.  

Scary Stories- Horror fans of “Goosebumps” by R.L. Stine, The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier, or Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz: Look no further for more bone-chilling tales. This playlist of scary stories, from very friendly to spectacularly spooky, will appeal to a range of tween and teen patrons. 

KidNuz- Five minutes of today’s top stories, current events, politics, science, entertainment, sports and more — all nonpartisan.

The Past and the Curious- This amusing podcast features people telling interesting, little-known stories from history with an emphasis on fun and humor. 

Book Club for Kids- This biweekly podcast features middle schoolers talking about a popular middle-grade or YA book as well as sharing their favorite book recommendations.  

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