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9 Best Kids Podcasts of 2024

Updated: Mar 2025


But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

By Vermont Public Radio  

Kids & Family  

253 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:

   

What are taxes and tariffs?

No matter how old you are, you’re part of the economy, but it can be tricky to understand what the economy actually is. Plus, what are taxes? What’s inflation? What are tariffs and why have they been …

Book Club for Kids

By kitty felde  

Education for Kids  Kids & Family  Education  

100 Episodes

Started: Mar 2023

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:

   

Banned Books Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

. We continue our look at books that have been challenged or banned. This week, it’s Jewell Parker Rhodes’ tale of a young black boy shot by a white police officer “Ghost Boys.” The book was <a href= …

Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

By Stories Podcast / Wondery  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Fiction  

670 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:

   

Let Me Be a Bird

Today's story was inspired by the poem by Itzik Manger. Noah loves nature, and the forest near his house, but he is concerned about one tree in particular that doesn't seem to have any other near by t…

Wow in the World

By NPR  

Kids & Family  Education  

919 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:

   

Drive-Thru Dolphin Spa (3/10/25)

Why is Mindy lassoing a drive thru car wash?! And what does this have to do with dolphins?! Find out the WOW of how coral mucus can help keep the skin of dolphins happy and healthy! It's the who, what…

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

By Gen-Z Media  

Education for Kids  Kids & Family  

256 Episodes

Started: Feb 2015

Latest: Week 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 for educational content.

Best Episodes of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids:

   

Why Do Animals Play?

Why do some animals play - and some don’t? That’s what Meredith wants to know. In this special collaboration with Outside/In, we investigate how and why animals - and people! - of all shapes and sizes…

Planet Storytime Podcast

By Thomas Mitchell & Paxton Stanley  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Education for Kids  

93 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:

   

Paxidrome and Dowjamboo - PSP93

[Send us a text] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/568048/open_sms)   Welcome back to Planet Storytime! Friendship is the focus of our latest podcast, Paxidrom and Dowjamboo, a classic…

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

By American Public Media  

Education for Kids  Kids & Family  

368 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:

   

Trends: how do they start?

Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show: [Support] (https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/BOU-pod-ms) [ the podcast with donation] (https://support…

What If World - Stories for Kids

By Eric O'Keeffe  

Stories for Kids  Kids & Family  Fiction  

441 Episodes

Started: Sept 2016

Latest: Few days ago

Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com.

Best Episodes of What If World - Stories for Kids:

   

116. James asks: What if Fred licked the Internet?

Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing? Lessons include: Video games cannot repl…

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

By Mick Sullivan  

Kids & Family  

126 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:

   

Moving Stuff Around - Hi Jolly and Elisha Otis

A man named Hadji Ali, but known as Hi Jolly, was an important figure with the US Army's short lived Camel Corps, and his legend lives on today. Around the same time a man named Elisha Otis changed th…

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