Podcasts are a big hit with my girls. Not only do they educate, inspire imagination, and entertain, they also let me have a much needed break to eat. I wanted to share some of our current favorites. I can only take so much of kids music.
We have big imaginations over here, these are our favorites for listening to stories.
Stoopkid Stories
Stoopkid Stories is a compilation of fun and exciting stories written by Melissa Victor. We follow 7 characters every episode as they face a new adventure and will have to overcome different obstacles dealing with their friends, family, school, and community. These stories are perfect for children ages 5 and up. I hope that you will enjoy these stories and that they will be a great way for you to start conversations with the children in your life.
Stories Podcast
A Free Children’s Story Podcast for Bedtime, Car Rides, and Kids of All Ages
Supergreat Kid’s Stories
Welcome to Supergreat Kids’ Stories, fun tales to make you laugh and cry with some of the best storytellers from around the world, recommended for ages
SMASH BOOM BEST
Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case — teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
little stories everywhere
A good story can take you anywhere. Every week Little Stories Everywhere will bring you magical, adventurous, fantastical tales to excite your imagination and carry you and your family members to new places around the world. Hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen and celebrated voice actor Robbie Daymond, stories will include timeless classics as well as brand-new tales.
Science Podcasts-
Earth Rangers
Our Mission: To create a generation of conservationists
When it comes to media reports about our natural world, headlines today are dominated by tales of doom and gloom. Increasing pollution in our air and waterways, diminishing biodiversity the world over, and the ever-present threat of climate change all conspire to create images of a bleak future that can at times seem inevitable. These are the reports our children have been faced with all their lives – but we have yet to meet even one that responds with despair.
That’s because there’s an even stronger environmental narrative emerging from Canada’s youth today; one of realistic optimism. The next generation is a hopeful generation, and one who is ready to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to make a better future their reality.
Earth Rangers is the kids’ conservation organization, committed to instilling environmental knowledge, positivity, and the confidence to take action in every child in Canada. We do this through a variety of free programming that children can participate in at school, at home, and in their communities. All of these programs are educational and engaging – but more importantly, they show children that it’s not too late to help the planet, and the things we do today will matter tomorrow.
brains on!
We’re an award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults from American Public Media.
BUT WHY
But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids But Why is a show led by you, kids! You 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.
For all the girls-
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
100 Bedtime Stories About 100 Extraordinary Women Past & Present. Trade in Princesses for Presidents, Scientists & World-Changers.
Fierce Girls
From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies.
Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently.
Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit.
You know what they are? They’re FIERCE.
And these are their stories.
girl tales
Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won’t find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures.
Written by women, non-binary, and trans male playwrights, Girl Tales offers a feminist twist on classic fairytales, fables, and myths. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these radio plays burst to life at the touch of a button.
Interviews by a 7 year old, who also is my oldest daughter’s best friend-
Playhouse Experts
My favorites-
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepherd
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment.
What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.
nuture vs. nurture
Nurture vs Nurture is new podcast brought to you by the producers of Armchair Expert. Dr. Wendy Mogel, social-clinical psychologist and author, specializes in the protection and promotion of self-reliance, resilience, accountability and exuberance in children and she is our fearless leader in this new endeavor. Each week, Dr. Wendy sits down with a different set of parents for a therapy session. She brings her forty years of experience working with families to these intimate and wonderfully voyeuristic conversations. This podcast allows the listener to go on another family’s journey and to receive practical advice along the way. Wendy proves that, perhaps counterintuitively, there is nothing more universal than our specificity. In each episode, Wendy also introduces us to a foreign word that is untranslatable into English in order to enhance our minds and vocabularies on parenthood, family and communication with those we love the most.
Oprah SUPER SOUL
This inspirational series features programs that nourish the mind, body and spirit while offering insights into living one’s best life. “Super Soul Sunday” explores issues that include spirituality, the afterlife and personal fulfillment. A regular feature of the program is Oprah’s Soul Series, a series of in-depth conversations between the former talk show host and some of the most recognized spiritual thinkers of our time. Other segments of the show include feature-length documentaries and short-form content.
Drivecast-Lifepoint Church
Since we moved to Gahanna, I miss our old church in Lewis Center. Luckily, they offer everything online. I really enjoy this podcast. Short, to the point, thoughtful.
My husband’s favorite-
HOW I BUILT THIS
Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world’s best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.
