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9 Best Kids Podcasts of 2023

Updated: May 2023


But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

By Vermont Public Radio  

Kids & Family  

206 Episodes

Started: Apr 2016

Latest: Few days ago

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. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

Best Episodes of But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids:

Nine questions about nature in cities

Do bears ever live in cities? Why do so many crows gather together on winter nights? How many raccoons are there in cities? What’s the deal with so many maple trees in Vermont? Why are flowers differe…

Book Club for Kids

By kitty felde  

Education  Kids & Family  Education for Kids  

100 Episodes

Started: Jun 2021

Latest: Few days ago

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. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.

Best Episodes of Book Club for Kids:

Favorite Books from Atwater STEAM Elementary School in Los Angeles

It’s that time of year when all you can think about is “how long until summer vacation?” So how do you keep kids engaged? Find a book they love. How? We hear from a group of 4th graders in Los Angeles…

Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

By Stories Podcast / Wondery  

Kids & Family  Fiction  

488 Episodes

Started: Nov 2014

Latest: Few days ago

On the Stories Podcast, we perform a new story for your children every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales like Snow White to classic stories like Peter Rabbit and even completely original works. Everything is G rated and safe for all ages. The perfect kids podcast for imaginative families. Whether you’re driving with your children or just want to limit your kids’ screen time, Stories Podcast delivers entertainment that kids and parents alike will love.

Best Episodes of Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages:

The Tiger's Paw

Today's story was written for us by Chad Chenail of the Girl Tales podcast. Follow along in this story as 2 unlikely friends help each other and help the world see them as they see themselves. Check o…

Wow in the World

By NPR  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Education  

592 Episodes

Started: May 2017

Latest: Few days ago

The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"! New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

Best Episodes of Wow in the World:

WeWow On The Weekend (5/14/23)

Turn off the cartoons, Reggie, it’s time for WeWow on the Weekend! Dennis answers some questions from his “devoted listeners.” Plus, an encore episode, “Our Sushi-Powered Brains!” If you have a questi…

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

By Gen-Z Media  

Education for Kids  Kids & Family  

207 Episodes

Started: Feb 2015

Latest: Few days ago

A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit [www.tumblepodcast.com] (http://www.tumblepodcast.com) for educational content.

Best Episodes of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids:

Hearing the Stars

Can we hear and touch the stars, if we can’t see them? Yuma Decaux is trying to put the night sky into everyone’s hands, through technology and engineering. Find out how stargazing captured Yuma’s ima…

Planet Storytime Podcast

By Thomas Mitchell & Paxton Stanley  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Education for Kids  

68 Episodes

Started: Sept 2019

Latest: Week ago

The Planet Storytime Podcast (PSP) is a wonderful story narration and music program for kids of all ages that provides listeners the invitation and opportunity to use their imaginations to see all the things they're hearing in each of our shows. We divide our time between providing fully original content and adaptations of timeless classics. Thomas Mitchell provides amazing narration while Paxton Stanley provides all the music and sound effects. Bringing these two talents together creates wonderful artistic synergy and great programs in the same spirit as Fred Rogers and Sesame Street. Great for bedtime, short/long road trips, or family sit-downs in the living room, PSP provides stories that appeal to all races, religions, and identities with a focus on building confidence, tolerance, and the belief that through hard work and self-awareness, anything is possible!

Best Episodes of Planet Storytime Podcast:

Wilhelmina's Wondrous Wardrobe (by Mitchell Von Gemmigen) - PSP68

More to come.Stay tuned!PSP Production Team. [Support the show] (https://www.patreon.com/planet_storytime_podcast)

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

By American Public Media  

Education for Kids  Kids & Family  

287 Episodes

Started: Jul 2013

Latest: Few days ago

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? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

Best Episodes of Brains On! Science podcast for kids:

How would life evolve in space?

Humans and every other living thing on Earth are perfectly suited to our wonderful planet. There’s life everywhere, from boiling-hot ocean vents to chilly mountain peaks. But what would life look like…

What If World - Stories for Kids

By Eric O'Keeffe  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  

339 Episodes

Started: Sept 2016

Latest: Few days ago

What if a dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? Pirates, fairies, wizards, robots and many more friends help Mr. Eric tell stories inspired by kids’ questions. What If World’s progressive stories will keep kids laughing while fostering curiosity, imagination, and resilience. Listen Ad-Free: [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatifworld/subscribe] (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatifworld/subscribe) Call-in a what if question to 205-605-WHAT or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com!

Best Episodes of What If World - Stories for Kids:

Stump Miss Lynn! (Lost Lynn Part 1)

Miss Lynn gets trapped in What If World and has to answer Cthunkles’ trivia questions to escape. Of course, being Cthunkle, some questions are nearly impossible to answer! Lessons include: Good trivia…

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families

By Mick Sullivan  

Kids & Family  

99 Episodes

Started: Oct 2016

Latest: Week ago

A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to anyone. We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington's foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode. Proud Kids Listen Member @pastandcurious

Best Episodes of The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families:

Episode 78: Imperfect Pitch

Melly Victor of Stoopkid Stories joins us for the story of Ella Fitzgerald's first performance at the famous Apollo Theatre. Also, we talk about the history of tuning, how the Treaty of Versailles tha…

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