Ten (More) Awesome Podcasts for Children.

I wrote my first list of the best podcasts for kids way back in 2015, and since then so many new and awesome podcasts have been released. It is definitely time for a new list of awesome podcasts for children!

We’ve been a podcast family for a while now. We listen at bedtime, in the car, while we are doing chores, or when we are stuck waiting somewhere. We listen to funny podcasts, interesting podcasts, story podcasts, educational podcast, all kinds of podcasts. They are a great way to relax, to help ourselves stay calm in times of stress, or just for a bit of fun.

My 11 year old loves podcasts so much that he and his friend Willow decided to make one!

Their podcast is called Jumpers & Jackets and it’s ‘two eleven year old kids asking all the questions’. They ask a range of different people some big, important, life altering questions, like ‘if you could have a super power what would it be?’ and ‘what’s your favourite book?’ and each episode they share the answers and their own thoughts on the topic.

It’s still very new with only a couple of episodes but you can search it up on itunes if you want to have a listen, or check them out on podbean.

Ten Awesome Podcasts for Children (and Adults!)

These are some of our favourite podcasts for children, but even if you are not a kid, check them out, because they are pretty good listening for adults too!

We’ve given a suggested age range for these podcasts, but as with all media, you should check out the details and listen to the podcast first before you decide if they are appropriate for your children.

Tumble – Science Podcast For Kids
This podcasts was recommended by lots of people, and it’s great. They cover lots of ‘science in action’ topics in a fun, interesting and family-friendly way.
Great for kids aged 5+

Shabam – The Show that Explodes Your brain!
Another great science podcast! This one combines science with crazy funny stories, cool sound effects, and quite a few poop jokes.
Great for kids aged 9+

Pants On Fire – The game show for human children!
This is super fun podcast, but it’s also an interesting lesson in critical thinking. Each episode features a kid interviewing two people, one is a real expert, the other is lying and the interviewer (and you) try to figure out which is which.
Great for kids aged 7+

Cool Facts About Animals – a podcast by kids, for kids
If your kids love animals they will love this podcast filled with interesting facts about all kinds of animals. It’s hosted by a Mum and her three kids and they share lots of interesting, kid-friendly facts about animals. You can even send in suggestions for which animals they should cover in future episodes.
Great for kids aged 4+

Smash Boom Best – A debate show for kids and families.
Each episode takes two things, offers lots of opinions and information about them and then a guest judge gets to decide which one is best. They’ve covered topics such as pizza vs tacos, books vs movies and bats vs owls! Interesting topics, great info, and lots of inspiration for working on your critical thinking and debating skills!
Great for kids aged 5+

ExtraBLURT – a shout-it-out game show
You’ll find yourself shouting out answers to all the crazy questions and riddles on this podcast. There is not a huge amount of episodes on the free platforms but it’s well worth checking out and a great one to play in the car.
Great for kids aged 4+

Bedtime Explorers – a meditation podcast, designed specifically for little ones
This is a relaxation podcast for young children. Each episode features a story and sounds that teach simple meditation techniques to help kids relax before sleep.
Great for kids aged 3-6

Earth Rangers – for everyone who loves to explore the mysteries of nature.
This podcast is hosted by a wildlife biologist and covers all things nature – the environment, sustainability, animals and more.
Great for kids aged 5+

Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls – based on the bestselling book series.
This podcast is based on the awesome books Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and is full of the same stories about women who inspire us. This podcast is not just for girls! The whole family will enjoy these interesting, well told stories.
Great for kids aged 9+

Fierce Girls Podcast – Girls with guts and spirit.
This is an Australian podcast about adventurous aussie girls who dare to do things differently. There are stories about athletes, aviators, scientists, spies and loads more. Again, this is not just for girls!
Great for kids aged 9+

Do your kids love podcasts as much as mine?

Make sure to check out our original list of ten best podcasts for kids for more great ideas.

And we’d love to know what your kids are listening to. If we’ve missed any great podcasts for children off these two lists, leave me a link in the comments so we can check them out!