Podcasts for All Ages
Perfect for road trips, a day at the beach, bike rides, or just hanging out at home!
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Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Bluey Storytime podcast/bluey-storytime/
A delightful collection of audio stories from the beloved children's series, Bluey. Each episode captures the heartwarming adventures of Bluey, Bingo, and their family, bringing to life the joys, challenges, and everyday moments that resonate with listeners.
Charm Words pod.link/1599001766
A daily affirmations podcast designed to empower children-especially those from diverse backgrounds-with confidence, calm, and emotional strength.
Culture Kids Productions culturekidsmedia.com/
A multiple award-winning family show and nonprofit, that sparks curiosity in young listeners by exploring the wonders of culture, geography, and adventure.
The Plate Show thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/theplateshowpodcast/
Join Spoonie, everyone’s favorite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the world! (Ages 6-9)
Sleep Tight Stories sleeptightstories.org
Sleep Tight Stories brings you new and captivating stories every week. The stories range from retellings of fables, fairy tales, folk stories, and original stories written by guest authors. Each episode is beautifully read by Sheryl MacLeod and friends and is usually less than 20 minutes long.
Story Pirates storypirates.com
The Story Pirates podcast features recorded performances of original stories by kids, which are brought to life by professional actors, comedians, and musicians. The stories are often humorous and imaginative, and they are a great way for kids to see their own words come to life.
Supergreat Kids' Stories https://www.supergreatkidsstories.com/
Fun, traditional tales to make you laugh and cry with some of the best storytellers from around the world, recommended for ages 5 to 105.
3rd-5th Grade
The Big Fib gzmshows.com/shows/listing/the-big-fib
Each week, a kid interviews two experts on 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.
History Ignited historyignited.com/
A children’s history podcast based on the events in Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
Moment of Um momentofum.org/
Bite-sized answers to those questions that pop up out of nowhere. You know, the ones that make you squint a little and go ummmmmmm. The show got its start as a popular segment in episodes of the Brains On podcast.
Radiolab for Kids Presents: Terrestrials wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab-kids/projects/terrestrials
A show for people of all ages that explores the strangeness that exists right here on Earth. In each episode, host Lulu Miller (co-host of Radiolab) will introduce you to a creature or earthly phenomenon that will defy your expectations of how nature is supposed to work.
Sound Detectives podcast/sound-detectives/id1706929283
LeVar Burton presents Sound Detectives – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.
Who, When, Wow! tinkercast.com/all-podcasts/who-when-wow/
Carly Q, an aspiring time travel detective, has made it her personal mission to secretly explore the mysteries of history. As a junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel and Historical Exploration Department (aka B.U.T.T.H.E.D.), she travels through time to investigate mysterious historical events, like the Loch Ness Monster. Carly Q is following the facts to questions that may have no answers… and she is taking you with her.
Whose Amazing Life? whose-amazing-life-82693491/
Walk in the shoes of the world’s most inspiring people, from Amelia Earhart to Ariana Grande. Listen closely for clues, because we won’t reveal who the person is until the very end of each episode! Each week brings a new adventure where listeners of all ages can immerse themselves in the life of someone amazing.
6th-8th Grade
Book Club for Kids bookclubforkids.org
The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award-winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde.
Dear Hank & John podcast/dear-hank-john/
Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. (Grades 7 and up)
The Genius Generation danniwashington.com/genius-generation
This podcast is a deep dive into one incredible invention, entrepreneurial pursuit, or discovery per episode — and the young person behind it.
A Kids Book About: The Podcast akidsco.com
A kids podcast about the things that matter, like racism, body image, and belonging. Each episode opens up the dialogue we’ve begun in our groundbreaking A Kids Book About series.
National Geographic: How We Explore podcast/how-we-explore
Hear from eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way.
Part-time Genius podcast/part-time-genius
Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics… and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.
Radiolab radiolab.org/podcast
Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. Hosts ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world.
Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class
History is full of weird, wonderful stories that are often glossed over in academic settings. This podcast uncovers some of those incidents, like the government’s weird obsession with margarine, the “flying ambulance” developed for Napoleon’s army, and the tale of the first woman to circumnavigate the globe … on a bike!
We the Children: Kids Talk Climate Solutions wethechildrenpodcast.com/podcast
Hosted by 13-year-old Zach, this is a place for kids to learn more about the climate crisis and the environment — but have some fun along the way, too. Explore things like climate change, climate action, severe weather, and sustainable living through conversations with experts, educators, and climate activists.
Live From Mt. Olympus live-from-mount-olympus-main
A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers and the imaginative power of audio. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields), is our host.
For the Whole Family
Family Road Trip Trivia family-road-trip-trivia-podcast
Weekly trivia fun for everyone!
Greeking Out nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/greeking-out
Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told — stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family.
Million Bazillion marketplace.org/shows/million-bazillion
Million Bazillion is a podcast from Marketplace that inspires families to talk about money. This podcast tackles questions like: “What is cryptocurrency?” “How do I save money?” and “How does inflation work?”
NASA's Curious Universe nasa.gov/podcasts/curious-universe/
Come get curious with NASA. As an official NASA podcast, Curious Universe brings you mind-blowing science and space adventures you won’t find anywhere else.
The Past and the Curious Podcast thepastandthecurious.com
Kids and families can learn about shocking, inspirational, and often humorous historical events and people through short stories, humor, music, and fun.
Smash Boom Best smashboom.org
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. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case — teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
Unspookable smalltalk.fm/pod/Unspookable
Unspookable is a family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths, and urban legends. Each week, host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+)
Who Smarted? whosmarted.com/
An engaging and entertaining educational podcast for kids and families that combines humor with learning in a way that captivates curious young minds.
You're Dead to Me bbc.com/audio/brand/p07mdbhg
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
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