Kid-Friendly Podcasts

Finding age-appropriate entertainment isn’t always an easy feat. Podcasts offer a break from screen time and are a great way for the whole family to learn about something new together. Review our list of kid-friendly podcasts that are funny, entertaining, and even educational.

Planet Storytime
The Planet Storytime podcast is a 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 show. Great for bedtime, short/long road trips, or family sit-downs in the living room, Planet Storytime Podcast provides stories with a focus on building confidence and the belief that through hard work and self-awareness, anything is possible!

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
But Why is a show led by kids. You ask the questions, and they find the answers. It’s a big, interesting world out there. On But Why, they tackle topics large and small about nature, words, seasons, and more.

Brains On!
Brains On is a science podcast for curious kids and adults. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Plus, they have mystery sounds to guess, songs to dance to, and lots of facts checked by experts.

Story Pirates
The award-winning Story Pirates podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative kid geniuses behind the stories.

Earth Rangers
If you think that animals are amazing, this is the show for you! Join host Earth Ranger Emma as she travels the world to discover the wildest animal facts and solve nature’s biggest mysteries. With top ten countdowns, an animal guessing game, conservation conversations, and epic animal showdowns, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

What If World
Pirates, fairies, wizards, robots, and more band together to help Mr. Eric tell wacky stories inspired by kids’ questions. Mr. Eric believes that curiosity and hope go hand in hand. Children who keep wondering can thrive when faced with new ideas and challenges. What If World’s stories aim to keep kids laughing and learning well into adulthood.

The Past & the Curious
This history podcast for kids proves that history can be amazing, inspiring, and relevant to anyone. They love to share the stories of spies, funny foods, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning, and much more.

Book Club for Kids
Book Club for Kids is a podcast where middle school readers discuss books they love with host Kitty Felde. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author.

KiDNuZ
Kids deserve a daily newscast all their own. Kick-start their morning with five minutes of timely, unbiased, and age-appropriate stories from politics, entertainment, science, health, and sports professionally delivered by Emmy-winning journalists who also happen to be moms.

All Songs Considered
Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are your friendly music buddies with the week's best new music discoveries, including conversations with emerging artists and icons.

7 in 7: An Educational Podcast for Kids
7 New Things in 7 Minutes is an educational podcast for kids and the whole family. In each episode, host Christopher and family try to answer 7 common kid questions in 7 minutes. They tackle the common and uncommon questions kids often ask quickly and with some laughs.