20 Best Free Family-Friendly Podcasts For Kids In 2024
Looking for the best free and family-friendly podcasts for kids? We’ve got you covered!
Whether you’re on a car trip, winding down before bed, or needing a distraction when the kids are arguing, these podcasts offer screen-free entertainment. Your kids can learn new things and listen to fascinating stories!
Dive into this list and find the perfect podcasts to keep kids entertained and engaged. Start listening to find your favorite!
Fun And Educational Podcasts For Kids
Science Podcast For Kids
1. Brains On!
Why do we laugh?
Where does lightning come from?
Are UFOs real?
Brains On! is an award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom in the studio to find answers to fascinating questions about the world.
Their mission is to encourage kids’ natural curiosity using science and history. But there’s no age limit on curiosity. Episodes of Brains On! can be enjoyed by anyone!
#1 Science Podcast for Kids
2. Wow In The World
Learn about the world’s slipperiest toilet, the hunting techniques of the thresher shark, A.I. generated art, and more!
Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. These are stories that make us all say “WOW”!
*New free episodes come out every Monday.
A show led by kids!
3. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Why do oranges have peels?
Do people eat bugs?
How do invasive species take over?
Kids from all over the world ask their curious questions and this podcast finds the answers! But Why answers questions big and small!
A History Podcast for Kids and Families
4. The Past and The Curious
Who put the first hole in a donut?
How did time zones come to be?
This is a fun history podcast for families and the classroom! Learn about spies, funny foods, interesting people in history, and more!
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A Daily Newscast For Kids
5. KidNuz: News For Kids
KidNuz shares 7 minutes of daily top stories and current events that are age-appropriate and nonpartisan.
Listen in 5 days a week starting at 7 a.m.
Science Podcast For Kids
6. Tumble
Can we time travel?
Will an asteroid hit the Earth?
Why do cicadas live underground for so long?
Tumble is a science podcast for kids that the entire family will enjoy. Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, uncover mysteries, and tell stories of scientific discoveries!
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Debate Show For Kids
7. Smash Boom Best
Cereal vs. toast, Scooby-Doo vs. Snoopy, casts vs dogs…which one is best?
This funny and smart debate show smashes two things together and lets you decide which one is best!
Spiderman vs. Batman, refrigerators vs. toilets…Find all the smash debates here!
#1 Ranked Podcast in Kids & Family Section of iTunes
8. Dream Big Podcast
This is a family-friendly podcast to inspire kids to pursue their passions and dreams. Young hosts Eva and Sophia interview world-class performers who are living their dreams.
Listen to interviews that will inspire you to dream big!
Short episodes
9. Curious Kid Podcast
Join this family as they answer curious kids’ questions on a variety of topics!
With shorter episodes, it’s perfect for younger kids and quick car rides!
Stories Podcasts For Kids And Middle Grades
Award-Winning Kids and Family Podcast
10. Story Pirates
This podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs featuring celebrity guests and talented comedians.
Simple and Versatile
11. Circle Round
Circle Round adapts folktales from around the world into sound and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3+.
Episodes explore themes like kindness, persistence, and generosity.
Our Family Podcast Favorite For Stories!
12. Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show For Kids Of All Ages
Listen to a new story performed for kids every week. From classic fairy tales to original works, this podcast is suitable for all audiences!
Great stories at bedtime or anytime!
Mindfulness Stories for Kids
13. Peace Out
Check out mindfulness stories that help kids calm down and learn social-emotional skills with breathing and visualization exercises.
The stories are focused on kindness and fun science facts too!
Fun Science-Fiction Story For Kids!
14. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids told in 15-20 minute episodes.
The story centers around 8-year-old Finn Caspian and his friends as they explore uncharted planets, help aliens, and solve mysteries!
Start with episode one and enjoy 12 seasons of listening!
Original Stories For Kids
15. Little Stories for Tiny People
This podcast for kids features original stories the entire family will enjoy! Spark your child’s imagination!
Great for all ages and perfect for card rides or bedtime too!
Great audio stories!
16. StoryNory
Listen to written and read entertaining audio stories for kids!
Grow Your Imagination
17. Story Seeds
See what happens when kids ages 6-12 meet and collaborate with storytellers. They grow and create original short stories inspired by their story ideas!
Engaging, diverse, and valuable messages are told here!
National Geographic Kids
18. Greeking Out Podcast
Listen to stories of gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy the kid-friendly retelling of classic Greek myths the entire family will enjoy.
Scripted Podcast For Middle-Grade Kids
19. Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patal
*Peabody Award Winner
Follow along as 11-year-old Mars Patel and his friends set out on an adventure in search of two missing friends.
This fun, serial mystery is described as Goonies meets Spy Kids meets Stranger Things for 8-12-year-olds.
Middle-Grade Book Club
20. Book Club For Kids
This free podcast is where middle graders talk about books! This show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author.
Enjoy listening to favorite authors and discussing inspiring books for middle-grade kids!
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