15 Podcasts Your Kids Will Love Listening To (That Won't Drive You Nuts!)

Podcasts are great for listening to on a walk, in the car, or wherever you are with a pair of headphones, and you can find one on just about any topic of interest. If you're a mom who loves a good podcast and wants to spread the love to your little ones — or maybe you just can't stand another second of Kidz Bop or Frozen songs in the car — there are a bunch of 'casts aimed at kids that are perfect for keeping them busy wherever they are (no matter how many times you've heard "I'm bored" so far today).

Read through for a variety of podcasts for kids of all ages.

For the story-lover:
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For the story-lover:

  • Storynory: For kids of any age, this podcast consists of fairy tales, poems, myths, new children's stories, and more.
  • Sparkle Stories Podcast: Original and imaginative audio stories for families that teach love, respect, kindness, and wonder.
  • Story Time: For kids ages 2-12 you'll find stories around 20 minutes to help ease your child into their bedtime routine.
  • Stories: For imaginative children of all ages, these stories range from classic story retellings to original works.
  • Book Club For Kids: Like book club for young readers, this 'cast conducts discussions about books along with a celebrity reader and author interviews.
For the little scientist:
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For the little scientist:

  • Tumble: For kids ages 8-12 to hear stories of science discoveries.
  • The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd Official Podcast: For kids of all ages, this podcast follows the fictional adventures of the World's Most Brilliant Scientist, Dr. Floyd, who learns about history while trying to defeat his arch-nemesis, Dr. Steve.
  • Brains On!: This podcast for families features kid scientists who answer some of the most curious science questions.
For the entertainment enthusiast:
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For the entertainment enthusiast:

  • MuggleCast: For a Harry Potter lover of any age, this podcast discusses everything in the wizarding world.
  • Podcast Kid: Father-daughter team James and Jenna discuss daily issues, as well as books, movies, TV, and games.
For the musically inclined:
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For the musically inclined:

For the visual learners:
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For the visual learners:

  • Kid Friday: This video podcast discusses everything technology-based from kid apps and games to news and current events.
  • StoryCub: Preschoolers can watch and listen to a new picture book every episode.
  • Sesame Street Podcast: Young Sesame Street lovers will enjoy these short clips featuring their favorite characters who sing quirky songs and discuss friendship, sharing, patience, and more.