English-language Podcasts for Children (2018-present)

Aaron's World is a fun and imaginative science podcast for kids. If you like adventures with dinosaurs, time travel, robots, and plenty of SCIENCE... then this podcast is for YOU!

Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it’s lucky he can always depend on his family, his friends, and his community to help him learn and have tons of fun along the way. Come join him in the ADVENTURES OF CAIRO!

For the first time in human history, the tremendously clever grown-upsAndy Stanton(a bearded man behind the beloved Mr Gum books) andCarrie Quinlan(an unbearded woman who comes out of your radio) will be sharing the vast knowledge they've gained during their lifetimes with some children who, frankly, know nothing.Honestly, joking apart, these kids are almost shamefully ignorant about stuff and things and the like. I blame the parents.Armed with five questions, every episode sees two children being informed and educated by Carrie (a clever grown-up) and Andy (who is also a clever grown-up.)So if you want to know who invented cheese, why the grass is green, and whether this is the best podcast you'll ever hear (the answer to the last one is 'yes', you can have that for free), then it's time for you to....Ask The Nincompoops!This podcast is suitable for all the family! With the exception of Grandad, who will probably find it too 'new-fangled' because it's a podcast. Oh I know you've tried to explain to him that it's just 'radio on-demand', but even that seems to go over his head. He just shrugs and wanders off to the shed. Look, cut your losses and just set him up with a sherry and leave him alone. It's easier for everyone in the long run.This podcast is a member of the Great Big Owl family.

A Modern Retelling of Outdated Fairytales. I'm Miral Sattar, mother of three and I rewrite outdated fairy tales with problem-solving, smart princesses who save themselves. Bearily Bear Stories feature diverse and confident characters. There are no damsels in distress here. These reimagined childhood classics include A Story of a Smart Princess and a Certain Pea, Gretel and Hansel, A Girl Named Rapunzel and much more.

You're just in time; Josh is about to read Blue a story! Listeners will skidoo with Josh and Blue into storybooks where sweet and silly sleepy-time adventures await. In this second season of the popular official Blue’s Clues & You! podcast, Josh will tell tales of Blue’s adventures, sing songs, and help Blue (and You!) wind-down for a snuggly, restful snooze.

Brains On! is a science podcast for kids from MPR News and Southern California Public Radio. We're serious about being curious.

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!

These are the stories of impossible encounters with impossible creatures in the wildest corners of North America. We’ll travel the country, sit around campfires and talk about that thing that ran across the trail in the middle of the night, just beyond the beam of your flashlight. Come closer to the fire. Let’s hear the next legend.

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Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

Afterschool Podcasting is a unique suite of out-of-school-time programs where kids in 4th through 12th grade learn the ins and outs of creating exceptional podcasts! In these fun, hands-on experiences, students learn the power of their own voices by learning real-world techniques of planning, writing, recording, and editing excellent audio series. We’re proud to have seen this foster media literacy, career readiness, teamwork, and confidence in students from different backgrounds and communities around the country.

Nickelodeon’s brand-new podcasts for preschoolers and their families center on Dora and celebrate culture, food, adventure, family, and the importance of embracing oneself. Featuring all-new music and stories, explore with Dora and Boots on their exciting expeditions through the rainforest and meet friends along the way, even Swiper!

Join Emily Arrow and her sidekick Trudy the Turtle on Emily Arrow's Story Bike, a musical ride for the whole family. In each episode, the Magic Bike Basket gives a clue about where the Story Bike is going. Following where the arrow leads, they'll visit Emily's favorite places in Atwater Village to see friends, sing songs, and share stories. They'll even pedal their way to the whimsical Watercolor Woods, where musical forest animals have their own story to tell. Bike buddies of all ages can hop on for a ride to sing along!

The first QI Elf ever hired, and the author of three books, Molly Oldfield tackles questions from kids such as why rainbows are as colourful as they are, why flamingos like standing on one leg and whether different kinds of whales can communicate with each other. Guest experts have included historian Dan Snow and children’s author Oliver Jeffers. The show also recently bagged a British Podcast Award.

Forever Ago is a history show for the whole family! Join actor, comedian, and host Joy Dolo and a kid co-host as they explore the surprising and fascinating history of everyday things – like chewing gum, children’s libraries, Superman and more.

Formative, from New York Edge, is the podcast where the leaders of today are interviewed by the leaders of tomorrow! Our intrepid co-hosts, all between the ages of eleven and fourteen, conduct long-form interviews with successful adults from the worlds of business, science, the arts, and beyond.

The UK's children's radio station for kids, families and parents. Listen on DAB Digital Radio nationwide, online and mobile.

Remember Goofus and Gallant from Highlights magazine? They're now starring in their own series, bringing their contrasting personalities to life. The episodes, filled with fun and lessons, explore the brothers' adventures and misadventures. It's a sweet, engaging listen that brings nostalgia to those familiar with the characters and introduces them to a new generation. With stories about sibling dynamics, responsibility, and the power of compromise, it's an excellent pick for a family listening.

Oh Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. Check out ZeustheMighty.com to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the Cat, Ares the Pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast.

It's Grimm fairy tales like you've never heard before! On every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, bestselling author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes, and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales. Every episode is rated on a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, so you can choose your level of spookiness! A multi award-winning storytelling podcast, this Parent's Choice Gold Winner features stories about kids' favorite fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Red Riding Hood with hilarious and unique twists. Ready to jump in? Pick any episode and start listening! Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

Welcome to Highlights Mystery Theater, the show where you can help solve the case! Follow along with kid detectives, siblings Mike and Cleo McClue, as they investigate case after case of strange sounds, weird disappearances, and other confounding mysteries - listen for the clues and see if you can solve the case before they do.Parents: Like what you hear? Visit audible.com/kids for more.

What is Athena's owl doing in the Greek marketplace? How does a snake bracelet celebrate her favorite holiday? This first season on If Objects Could Talk, the newest series from Getty Podcasts, artifacts leave the museum vault and come alive to share their side of the story. Featuring objects from Getty's antiquities collection, each episode introduces listeners to the history, creation, and everyday use of incredible items like an Egyptian cat statue, an ancient kind of dice, and a glass flask shaped like a fish. Voice actors and immersive sound design bring these historical fiction tales to life.

Join icon Julie Andrews for story time! Julie and her daughter, children’s author Emma Walton Hamilton, read their favorite children’s books on this podcast.

KaBrazen mythologises our heroes so that every child can imagine themselves as active agents in the world: as Mekatilili wa Menza, as Queen Njinga, as the forever secret spy of the Nandi, as every woman who has come before them. Through the lives of these women, young children are equipped with a language, history and framework for engaging with their identities, opening up conversations about a their past, present and future.

From the Police Athletic League of NYC, teenagers from PAL after school programs in Harlem talk about the affects of guns and gun violence on their lives, families, and communities. Along the way, they find common ground on some of the biggest challenges they face as young people, fearlessly call on their parents, teachers, and local authority figures to do a better job of preventing violence and the tragedies that surround it, and offer some solutions for making their neighborhood a better and safer place to live. Series produced by Police Athletic League of New York City and CitizenRacecar Made possible through funding from the New York City District Attorney's Office as part of DANY's Gun Violence Initiative Special thanks to PAL Harlem Center and Youth Link Staff and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development