Best Award-Winning Podcasts for Kids
These 8 shows have each picked up recognition from outlets like Common Sense Media, Webby Awards, or major press coverage, on top of being genuinely well made. Formats range from comedy and audio drama to science interviews and news, with rough age ranges, release schedule, and episode length below so you can match one to your child.
Story Pirates
Turns stories written and submitted by real kids into comedy sketches and songs, performed by a cast of actors and musicians. Silly and fast-paced, built entirely from kids' own ideas rather than a writers' room.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Vermont Public's show where kids submit the questions and the hosts go find real answers, on everything from nature to big "why" questions about the world. A calm, curiosity-driven format that takes kids' questions seriously.
Wow in the World
Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz cover new discoveries in science and technology in a loud, playful "cartoon for the ear" style. One of the most widely listened-to kids' science podcasts out there.
Tumble Science Podcast
A science journalist and a teacher walk through real science discoveries story by story, made to be enjoyed by the whole family rather than kids alone. Slower-paced and more explanation-heavy than the comedic science shows.
Million Bazillion
Marketplace's show about money for kids, answering real submitted questions like what cryptocurrency is or how inflation works. Practical and current-events-adjacent rather than story-driven.
Smologies with Alie Ward
Kid-friendly cut-down episodes of the science interview podcast Ologies, where host Alie Ward asks real experts (-ologists) questions about their specific field. Interview format rather than narrative, good for kids who like hearing from actual scientists.
Culture Kids
A mom-and-son hosted show that "travels" to a different country each episode, covering holidays, food, traditions, and everyday life there. Warm, conversational tone rather than a lecture format.
Unspookable
Looks at the real history and psychology behind spooky urban legends and scary stories, hosted by Elise Parisian. Not actually scary, more about explaining why the legend exists and what parts are true.
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