Podcasts

Six Minutes Podcast - Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she came from. Are her mom and dad really who they say they are? And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon discover she’s not alone in the world. All the episodes are nice and short.

Brains On!: Science Podcast for Kids - Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink?

But Why?: A Podcast for Curious Kids - But Why is a show led by kids. They 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.

Book Club for Kids - The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author.

Smash Boom Best - Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case -- teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.

KidNuz - Five minutes of today's top stories, current events, politics, science, entertainment, sports, and more - all non-partisan and age appropriate!

The Past and the Curious - A history podcast for families. Interesting, little-known stories from history with an emphasis on fun and humor.

Flyest Fables - In the tradition of The NeverEnding Story, this original fable centers on a magical book that takes its readers to a world where they find the strength to overcome any obstacle. The writing itself is beautiful, and the stories are immersive. Themes can be serious (bullying, homelessness) but are handled with sensitivity and remain appropriate for kids.

Eleanor Amplified - Inspired by old-timey radio shows -- complete with over-the-top sound effects -- this exciting serial podcast follows a plucky journalist who goes on adventures looking for her big scoop.

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel - Like a Stranger Things for kids! With a voice cast of actual middle schoolers, a gripping, suspenseful plot, and interactive tie-ins, this story about an 11-year-old searching for his missing friends will keep you hooked to the speakers for hours -- more than five, to be exact.

Stuff You Should Know - From the people behind the award-winning website HowStuffWorks, this frequently updated podcast explains the ins and outs of everyday things from the major ("How Free Speech Works") to the mundane ("How Itching Works"). Longer episodes and occasional adult topics such as alcohol, war, and politics make this a better choice for older listeners, but hosts Josh and Chuck keep things engaging and manage to make even complex topics relatable. And with over 1,000 episodes in its archive, you might never run out of new things to learn.

Forever Ago - A history show for the whole family! Every episode explores the origins of just one thing - like sandwiches, video games, clocks, and more - while teaching listeners to think critically about history.

Million Bazillion - A podcast for kids and their families about money. Covering topics from starting your own business to saving money to the purpose of ads, Million Bazillion helps dollars make sense!

Tumble - A science podcast for kids! Tumble tells stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists. A family-friendly podcasts that asks questions, explores science mysteries, and shares what science is all about.

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 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.

Activist, You! - Activist, You! is a brand new Kids & Family podcast focusing on social justice. Every episode host Lindz Amer interviews different kid and youth activists, learning about their dedicated social justice topic, and how and why they became activists!

Cool Facts About Animals - This is a podcast by and for kids giving you the coolest facts about the coolest animals. They research each episode carefully, distilling the information into manageable segments, focusing on the things that really make animals unusual.

Radiolab for Kids - Radiolab, one of the most beloved podcasts in the world, reaches into its archives to create Radiolab for Kids. It's a place where they'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.

Historically Black - Objects hold history. They're evocative of stories stamped in time. As part of The Washington Post's coverage of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture, people submitted dozens of objects that make up their own lived experiences of black history, creating a "people's museum" of personal objects, family photos and more. The Historically Black podcast brings those objects and their stories to life through interviews, archival sound, and music.

Goodnight Rebel Girls - Short and full of entertaining sounds and storylines, the Goodnight Rebel Girls podcast features stories about amazing women and girls throughout history.