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Updated: Mar 2021


But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

By Vermont Public Radio  

Kids & Family  

150 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!

Latest Episode:


Why Do We Compete?

Have you ever felt competitive with a friend or a sibling? Competition comes up in a lot of different ways in life. Maybe you're running a race with a friend and you want to beat them! Maybe you're trying to play a song without making a mistake and you're competing against yourself. Sometimes competition feels good and fun. It can make you want to do better, and make a game more enjoyable. But not always. Sometimes competition feels bad. Like it's too much pressure, or takes away from the fun of being with your friends. Some people really don't like competition at all. 3-year-old Kai from Tokyo, Japan asks: "Why do we need to compete with other people, especially friends, for example on a sports day or at gym class?" In this episode we discuss competition with anthropologist Niko Besnier. And we'll hear from 12-year-old Harini Logan, a competitive speller from San Antonio, Texas, and 10-year-old Del Guilmette, an athlete from Monkton, Vermont. Download our learning guides: [PDF] (https://www.vpr.org/sites/vpr/files/202103/why_do_we_compete_.pdf) | [Google Slide] (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WfhzRPqaf-aNgrIEqiJSrmHZbvtMf5ZhQxqg2hEkOgg/copy) | [Transcript] (https://www.vpr.org/sites/vpr/files/202103/But_Why_150_Competition_TRANSCRIPT.pdf) We put Kai's question to Niko Besnier, anthropologist at the University of Amsterdam.  One of his books is called [The Anthropology of Sport] (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37922499-the-anthropology-of-sport) , written with Susan Brownell and Thomas F. Carter. He says there are two reasons that people take part in competitions: "One is that sports are fun. It's fun to play with your friends and classmates, to run, jump, play ball. We've all experienced this rush of pleasure and fun doing these things. But the other aspect that's contradictory to the fun part is that it enables us to measure our strength, our speed, our physical ability against those of other people. It's the competition part of sport, and competition can become extremely serious. Frequently, the fun part of sport gets lost." Besnier says when competition gets out of hand it can lead to hurt feelings, and on a larger scale, competition can lead to things like war and inequality. But with the right attitude, competition, especially when we compete against ourselves, can help us get better at sports and academics. That's how it is for Harini Logan. She's a competitive speller who has made it to the [Scripps National Spelling Bee] (http://spellingbee.com/) twice! "Competition teaches you a lot, whether it's the preparation leading up to that competition or the outcome," Logan says. "It can teach you a lot about not only your abilities, but also new things that can change the way you look at life. When you're preparing for a competition you can learn how to work hard, and how not to give up on something. And during the competition you learn teamwork. That's one thing you learn in spelling bees, because you want to be with your community, your friends. One thing to learn if you win: sportsmanship! You don't gloat about it, you still appreciate yourself but you don't overdo it so others don't feel bad. And if you don't win it doesn't matter. [You just say:] I'm going to try harder next time." Competing also helps us get better. That's how 10-year-old Del Guilmette views it. He likes to play against tough teams when he plays sports, because that's how you get better. "The best players at the game, whatever sport it is, they didn't get better because they played teams that they knew they were going to beat. They played those teams that were better than them. They got better and they practiced!" Listen to the full episode to hear more about how these mature young competitors think about the value of competition. ... Read more

26 Mar 2021

22 MINS

22m

26 Mar 2021

Book Club for Kids

By kitty felde  

Kids & Family  Education  

100 Episodes

Started: May 2019

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.

Latest Episode:


Favorite Books from New Jersey and Illinois

Running out of good books to read? We're here to help. This week, we hear great book suggestions about tigers, horses, a sinking ship, and more! And we tell you how you can be on the show, too. www.bookclubforkids.org ... Read more

24 Mar 2021

06 MINS

06m

24 Mar 2021

Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

By Stories Podcast / Wondery  

Kids & Family  Fiction  

311 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.

Latest Episode:


Who's Afraid of the Monster Under the Bed?

Jules does NOT like sleeping in her own bed at night. She's convinced there's a monster underneath it! And one in the closet! And maybe even one in the toybox! How can Jules ever fall asleep when she's convinced she's not alone? Tune in to find out! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to [ patreon.com/stories] (http://patreon.com/stories) and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at [ storiespodcast.com/shop] (http://storiespodcast.com/shop) , follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! ... Read more

26 Mar 2021

26 MINS

26m

26 Mar 2021

Wow in the World

By NPR  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Education for Kids  

328 Episodes

Started: May 2017

Latest: Few days ago

The #1 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"!

Latest Episode:


Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren't So Far Apart

After months of hard work, sweat, and cake tiers, Mindy is now ready to unveil her newly remodeled Gingerbread Palace! But when creativity leads to catastophe, it's up to Mindy, Guy, and their friends to fix this dessert designed disaster! So where do they even begin? By using creative problem solving skills from scientists AND artists! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of CREATIVITY! Want to learn more about the science behind creativity? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure! ... Read more

29 Mar 2021

33 MINS

33m

29 Mar 2021

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

By Gen-Z Media  

Education for Kids  Kids & Family  

147 Episodes

Started: Feb 2015

Latest: Week ago

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 more information and educational content.

Latest Episode:


Whooo Are Owls?

What are the origins of owls, and why do they stay up at night? We answer questions from two owl-curious Tumble listeners. with the help of Harvard ornithologist Dr. Scott Edwards. He takes us on a journey starting in the time of the dinosaurs, to unravel the secrets of what made owls WHOOOO they are today. This episode is brought to you with support from Turing Tumble! (Note: No relation to our podcast.)  Turing Tumble is an educational game where players build marble-powered computers to solve puzzles - with no screens necessary! Marshall and Lindsay tried it out with their son, and genuinely love it. Go to t [uringtumble.com/tumble] (https://www.turingtumble.com/tumble/) to see how it works. Enter code TUMBLE for 10% off your order. Learn more about owls with Scott Edwards, in our bonus interview episode! It’s available to Patrons who pledge just $1/month. Support Tumble today at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Check out the bird family tree, and then draw your own version! It’s on our blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com, along with other free educational resources. [Click here to watch Marshall & Wingo’s “True or Poo” game show with Tumble listener Orla!] (https://youtu.be/W8SbPhJYzt4) ... Read more

19 Mar 2021

17 MINS

17m

19 Mar 2021

Planet Storytime Podcast

By Thomas Mitchell & Paxton Stanley  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Education for Kids  

42 Episodes

Started: Sep 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!

Latest Episode:


~~Artist Spotlight~~The Fred Mollin Interview - PSP42

(NOTE:  please forgive some of the digital distortion that pops up from time to time - this does happen occasionally on Zoom calls!)Welcome back to Planet Storytime!In this episode of the podcast, Thomas and Paxton interview the legendary, Fred Mollin!  Fred's career began back in 1972 and has spanned the bulk of his lifetime...From his Wikipedia page:"Fred Mollin is an American and Canadian record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter.  He has produced records for Jimmy Webb, Johnny Mathis, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lamont Dozier and America, and has composed music for Beverly Hills, 90210, Friday the 13th (movies and television), Forever Knight, Hard Copy, and many more.   Mollin rose to prominence early in his career by co-producing (with Matthew McCauley) Dan Hill's international hit record, "Sometimes When We Touch", in 1977.As an artist, he has written and produced music for a series of children's albums, including Disney: Lullaby Album: Instrumental Favorites For Baby, peaking at #6 on January 26, 2001, on Billboard's Kid Album music chart; and Disney's Princess Lullaby Album, which peaked at No. 23 on October 25, 2002 (Billboard).  He created the musical group Fred Mollin and the Blue Sea Band, composing and producing albums such as Finding Nemo-Ocean Favorites, Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks, and others, primarily released on Disney/Pixar albums."We encourage you to visit Fred's own webpage at:http://www.fredmollin.com/Fred just released a brand-new children's, interactive music album, called, "It's Great To Be a Kid", available as a digital music download, and/or CD available here:https://fanlink.to/FredMollin_ItsGreatToBeAKidIn the interview, Fred talks about his motivation and inspiration for his amazing new album, as well as his career and his love of simply PLAYING music!   It's a great discussion that we think many of our listeners will truly enjoy, especially all future musicians!We look forward to having Fred back in the very near future where he will peform some of his favorite children's songs!Fred - THANK YOU for your time today and for sharing some of your history and inspiration with us!PSP Team [Support the show] (https://www.patreon.com/planet_storytime_podcast) (https://www.patreon.com/planet_storytime_podcast) ... Read more

16 Mar 2021

23 MINS

23m

16 Mar 2021

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

By American Public Media  

Kids & Family  Science  

207 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.

Latest Episode:


Mystery Sound Extravaganza 2021

What's that you hear? That's right, It's an episode of nothing but mystery sounds! Are your ears up to the challenge? Plus, we'll hear an answer to the question: "How do squirrels find their nuts after they bury them?" If you'd like to submit a mystery sound, you can share it with us here: brainson.org/contact. And, you can support the show at brainson.org/fans. Or, you can also buy our book, complete with Mystery Photos, at brainson.org/shop or at your favorite local bookstore. Today’s episode was sponsored by: Sitka Salmon Shares ( [sitkashares.com/brainson] (http://sitkasalmonshares.com/brainson) ) Purple ( [purple.com/brainson10] (http://purple.com/brainson10) ) ... Read more

23 Mar 2021

37 MINS

37m

23 Mar 2021

What If World - Stories for Kids

By Eric O'Keeffe  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Comedy  

20 Episodes

Started: Mar 2020

Latest: Week ago

Latest Episode:


What if birthdays were every day? (G&G Part 7)

Lowlandra, Scullen, and Zachimedes hide from their unicar pursuers in a mysterious cave… and predictably, things just keep getting weirder! Lessons include: hiding from our problems usually makes them worse; other people don’t get to tell us who we’re supposed to be This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help inform the story, along with your questions and ideas! Start at [episode 176] (http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/episodes/2020/8/31/176-guilds-amp-goblins-part-1) for the full story. Patrons get access to the recently updated [Core Rules] (https://www.patreon.com/posts/176-guilds-part-41003658?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare) ! [Join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/whatifworld) for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! [patreon.com/whatifworld] (https://www.patreon.com/whatifworld) Great merch available at the [Imaginarium] (https://whatifworld.threadless.com/) ! Featuring artwork from [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) : [whatifworld.threadless.com] (https://whatifworld.threadless.com/) [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Share questions via Twitter [@whatifworldpod] (https://twitter.com/whatifworldpod) , Facebook [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.facebook.com/whatifworldpodcast) , Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) , or email [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from [audioblocks.com] (https://www.audioblocks.com/) . This episode features editing and sound design by [Dessiree McFarland] (http://www.dessireemcfarland.com/) , and artwork by Karen O’Keeffe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. [https://anchor.fm/app] (https://anchor.fm/app) ... Read more

15 Mar 2021

21 MINS

21m

15 Mar 2021

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

By Mick Sullivan  

Kids & Family  

60 Episodes

Started: Oct 2016

Latest: Few days 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

Latest Episode:


Episode 54: Gold!

Levi Strauss left his native Germany to escape discrimination, and then left New York for the opportunities of the American West. He lost some gold, but changed the world with his pants partnership. Ferminia Sarras was a miner from Nicaragua who didn't wear jeans, but rather a black taffeta dress (in the desert sun). Her successes were many, and they even named a town after her. ... Read more

26 Mar 2021

30 MINS

30m

26 Mar 2021

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