12 Great Podcasts for Kids
We love podcasts for the car, before bed, in the morning - or anytime you’ve got 20-30 minutes to burn. Check out these 12 podcasts for kids…
All ages
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids. This show answers kids’ seemingly endless questions. Look for subjects like “Why is the sky blue?" and "Who invented words?" Each episode features a single theme, child-submitted questions and clear answers from experts.
KiDNuZ. Five minutes of today’s top stories, current events, politics, science, entertainment, sports and more — all nonpartisan and age-appropriate.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. A fairy tale podcast for kids about extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode delves further into the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests. Narration by real-life women who are pioneers, creators, champions, leaders, and warriors.
Younger Kids
Ear Snacks. Andrew & Polly and their friends consider music, science, art and culture in a fun-filled family-friendly podcast that parents enjoy and younger kids eat right up.
Wow in the World. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.
Noodle Loaf. Noodle Loaf is an interactive podcast born from the brain of a music education specialist father and his goofball kids. For about 10 minutes at a time, Noodle Loaf invites the family to join together for some creative fun. Best for kids 3-9.
Dream Big. This podcast is all about guiding you to discover, declare, and take action on the big ambitions you have for your life. Each month we'll focus on one of the foundational principles of the Dream Big Framework.
Sesame Street Podcast. Download and subscribe to the Sesame Street video podcast featuring the furry and loveable Muppets of Sesame Street. Sing songs with Elmo, Abby, Cookie Monster and Grover. Learn about friendship, patience and sharing with Bert and Ernie. Celebrate sunny days with all of your favorite Muppets with new episodes every Monday!
Older Kids
Smash, Boom, Best. This fast-moving podcast is a series of family-friendly debates. A kid judge listens to and scores the fact-based arguments of two contestants. Look for episodes like "Dragons versus Unicorns" and "Pizza versus Tacos."
Book Club for Kids. This is a free podcast where kids discuss middle grade novels with host Kitty Felde.
Snacks Daily. An entertaining breakdown of our top 3 business stories in 15 minutes.
How I Built This. Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.