Podcasts

But Why? A Podcast for curious kids.

Kids have all kinds of crazy questions—it’s one of the things we love best about them! This production, from Vermont Public Radio, tackles such topics as Why Do People Have Nightmares?, Do Animals Get Married?, and Why Do Lions Roar?

Kid Nuz ("news")

There’s a whole lot going on in the world these days, and not all of the news is kid-friendly. Kidnuz informs in a way that explains, but doesn’t overload, kids. Their mission statement says it all: “To engage the next generation with news that will inform without fear and educate without opinion.”

The Big Fib

In 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 whom 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 gut.

Tumble

Science is brought to life in this podcast that tells stories about science discoveries with help from actual scientists. They answer questions from why cats always seem to land on their feet to what a journey to the center of the earth would look like.

The Who, When, Wow! podcast from Tinkercast is a history-focused podcast with an emphasis on less well-known figures whose stories will (hopefully) make your children say "wow!" It's a good mix of biographies, with everything from scientists like Caroline Hershel to sports greats like Roberto Clemente to Harry Houdini. The mix is eclectic enough that there's something for everyone.

Check out this podbast of spooky stories written by R.L. Stine. These creepy stories are perfect to listen to in the dark or on a rainy night. 

The Greeking Out podcast from National Geographic Kids retells classic Greek myths in kid-friendly form. 

If your children are into mythological stories, or you want to get them into mythology, this one is highly recommended.