How about a fun and educational way for your kiddos to explore new ideas, stories and interests? Through, podcasts of course! From whimsical adventures for little ones to thought-provoking topics for older kids, our list of podcasts cater to every age group, sparking imagination, curiosity, and learning. With engaging storytelling, expert insights, and relatable content, these podcasts provide a screen-free way to entertain and educate, helping to develop listening skills, creativity, and critical thinking!
Finn Caspian is an 8-year-old boy aboard the Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias, and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy their space station. Suitable for kiddos, especially the ones most interested in intergalactic adventures!
Story Pirates is an award-winning media company that provides hilarious and inspiring entertainment for audiences of all ages. With more than 85 million downloads, the Story Pirates Podcast takes stories submitted by kiddos and tuns them into sketch comedies and songs with the help of celebrity guests we all love like Kristen Bell, John Oliver, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and many more!
Are your kids big fans of Science facts? This podcast might something they’ll enjoy! 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. Be sure to check it out.
Got any mythology aficionados in the house? If your kids are fans of Greek myths (think Percy Jackson and the like), this podcast is just the thing for them! Greeking Out is a podcast series by National Geographic Kids that retells the stories of Ancient Greece and beyond. Hosted by Kenny Curtis, the podcasts breaks down facts and tidbits for you to nerd over.
Teen Girl Talk joins siblings Franklin and Susie Cota as they joyfully make their way through a menagerie of media made for teens. We're talking movies, books, tv shows, music and more! Laugh and cry along with the Cota siblings with some bonkers teen media! Catch an episode on Spotify now!
This might just be the best way to learn something new! Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable. From Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between, given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives and ignite your curiosity!
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It’s good to take care of your mental health from young. These weekly podcasts explore strategies or concepts to support teens build resiliency. Mindfulness is a superpower that can rewire the brain to boost joy and life satisfaction. This podcast will teach age appropriate mindfulness strategies, based in self-compassion practice. After all, being a teen is hard and this podcast is a fun way for people to build lifelong stress management skills. Do take note though, that the podcast is not intended to replace therapy but rather support teens during this period of growth.
This podcast asks deep questions and uses investigative journalism to get the answers to questions otherwise unanswered. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. Known for its innovative sound design and smashing information into music, hosts Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser are guaranteed to keep you on your toes.
Since My Favorite Murder launched in January of 2016, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have shared their lifelong interest in true crime stories and have covered infamous serial killers, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history. Recommended for teens and older only!
Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode is produced and edited by host and creator Hrishikesh Hirway in Los Angeles. Using the isolated, individual tracks from a recording, Hrishikesh asks artists to delve into the specific decisions that went into creating their work. If you enjoy hearing the backstories behind your favorite songs, this podcast is for you!
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