Best Podcasts: Our Recommendations for Families

Press play on podcasts: Whether you're new to podcasts or looking for something fresh to add to your queue, our (screen-free!) picks keep kids of all ages listening and learning.
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2024 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films, TV Shows, Books, and Podcasts

We'd like to thank the NAACP for this year's outstanding nominees.

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Best Podcasts of the Year: 2023

Our favorite screen-free listens of the year.

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Screen-Free Summer: Top Podcasts for Kids and Families

Families will enjoy screen-free summer fun with our hand-picked collection of kid-friendly podcasts to help keep boredom at bay.

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Best Spring Break Podcasts for Kids

Fun and engaging podcasts that offer great screen-free activities for Spring Break.

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Podcasts Inspired by (and That Inspired) Books

Podcasts that have both inspired and been inspired by favorite books and authors.

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Best Podcasts for Kids Who Love Reading

Podcasts sure to encourage, inspire, and engage readers of all ages.

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Best Podcasts of the Year: 2022

All the best listens of the year, all in one place.

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Best Mental Health and Wellness Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Podcasts dedicated to promoting physical and mental health and wellness in kids, tweens and teens.

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Podcasts That Feature Indigenous Voices and Stories

Authentic podcasts that highlight and celebrate diverse Indigenous stories, voices, and experiences.

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Scary Podcasts for Kids

Spooky listening for kids of all ages.

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True Crime Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

True crime and true-ish crime podcasts for listeners of all ages.

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Best Bilingual and Spanish Podcasts for Kids

Kids, tweens, and teens will love these educational and entertaining picks.

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Great Podcasts to Listen to as a Family

Kid-friendly podcasts that you'll love, too.

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Kids' Podcasts That Promote Learning

Science, history, language, and more: The best educational podcasts for kids of all ages!

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Fun Podcasts for Curious Kids

If your kids have lots of questions, these fun and informative podcasts have the answers.

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Helpful Podcasts for Teens

Engaging programs that guide teens through tough topics and relatable experiences.

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Podcasts with Diverse Characters and Stories

Get a range of perspectives, cultures, experiences, families, and more in these inclusive picks.

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Kids & Family Podcasts with Black Hosts and Black Lead Characters

Elevate Black voices and characters with these amazing podcasts.

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Kids & Family Podcasts with Latino Hosts and Latino Lead Characters

Find great podcasts with Latino voices and characters for kids of all ages.

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Podcasts for Kids by Kids

Kids', tweens', and teens' voices are loud and clear in these entertaining and inspiring podcasts.