Fun Podcasts for Curious Kids

Do you have a kid who loves to ask "why?" whenever they're presented with a new fact? Do they love experiments and testing limits? Are they always wondering how things work and where things come from? Well, do we have the best podcasts for you! The entries on this list encourage kids to keep exploring, searching, and pondering (and give you a break from all of the interrogation). They'll be engaged by interactive questions, hilarious hosts, and awe-inspiring subjects. And who knows? Maybe you'll learn something, too! Looking for more great podcasts to keep your kids' brains turning? Check out Kids' Podcasts That Promote Learning and Podcasts That Spark Important Conversations.

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Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids

age 3+

Bite sized music education is both inclusive and playful.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 12 minutes)
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Moment of Um

age 4+

No-frills podcast answers fun everyday questions from kids.

Production company: American Public Media (Average run time: 5 minutes)
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Imagine This

age 4+

Scientists answer kids' questions and inspire curiosity.

Production company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Average run time: 11 minutes)
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5 Minute Mysteries with Kiddy Casey

age 5+

Curious detective uses science and history to solve cases.

Production company: ABF Creative (Average run time: 4 minutes)
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Mystery Recipe

age 5+

Fun, educational cooking pod fosters curiosity, acceptance.

Production company: America’s Test Kitchen Kids (Average run time: 25 minutes)
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Jamming on the Job

age 5+

Positive intro to many careers through music and exploration.

Production company: PBS Kids (Average run time: 18 minutes)
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The Music Box

age 5+

Music education pod inspires curiosity in young listeners.

Production company: Louisville Public Media (Average run time: 13 minutes)
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Flip & Mozi's Guide to How to Be an Earthling

age 5+

Fun adventures in learning about animals; amazing music.

Production company: Tinkercast (Average run time: 27 minutes)
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Lingokids: Growin' Up

age 5+

Inspiring pod helps kids explore different careers.

Production company: Lingokids (Average run time: 14 minutes)
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Camp WeWow

age 5+

Fun, interactive STEAM podcast brings summer camp to you.

Production company: Tinkercast , Wondery (Average run time: 10 minutes)
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Who Smarted

age 6+

Bite-sized fun facts pod is silly and engaging.

Production company: Atomic Entertainment Productions (Average run time: 16 minutes)
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

age 6+

Kid questions get fascinating answers; some heavy topics.

Production company: Vermont Public Radio (Average run time: 25 minutes)
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The Mystery Kids Podcast

age 6+

Strange and unexplained mysteries for kids; some spookiness.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 18 minutes)
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The Children's Hour

age 6+

Radio variety show is educational, musical, inclusive.

Production company: KUNM (Average run time: 60 minutes)
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Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

age 6+

Curiosity and communication shine in this Q & A pod.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 5 minutes)
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What Will She Do Next?

age 7+

Dynamic musicals of notable women in history for kids.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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NASA's Curious Universe

age 7+

Educational space exploration pod encourages curiosity.

Production company: NASA (Average run time: 16 minutes)
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Musical Time Machine

age 7+

Witty musical kids pod about historical figures and events.

Production company: GoKidGo (Average run time: 9 minutes)
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How We Explore

age 7+

Inspirational journeys of diverse women in STEM.

Production company: National Geographic Kids (Average run time: 12 minutes)
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Newsy Pooloozi

age 7+

Diverse kid-friendly international newscast.

(Average run time: 20 minutes)