The Best Podcasts for Kids — Educational & Entertaining
- Natalia Maximova
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 18
Perfect for car rides, quiet time, or screen-free fun!
Looking for a screen-free way to entertain and educate your kids? Podcasts are a fantastic option! Whether your child is curious about science, loves a good story, or just wants to laugh, there’s a kid-friendly podcast out there to keep them engaged (and give you a break 😄).
Here’s our round-up of the best podcasts for kids, ideal for ages 5–10 — all easily accessible in Australia on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.
1. Brains On!
What it’s about: A science podcast where kids ask the questions and expert guests (and fun hosts) answer them. Topics range from dinosaurs to deep sea creatures!
Why kids love it: It's packed with fun facts and silly jokes.
Ages: 6–10
2. Story Pirates
What it’s about: Professional actors and comedians bring kids’ original stories to life with hilarious and musical performances.
Why kids love it: Kids get to hear stories written by other kids — with lots of laughter.
Ages: 5–10
3. Wow in the World
What it’s about: A fun, fast-paced podcast about science, technology and the world around us — hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas.
Why parents love it: It sparks curiosity while staying super fun and silly.
Ages: 6–10
4. Circle Round
What it’s about: Classic folktales from around the world, adapted for young listeners and performed by actors from Broadway and beyond. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
Why kids love it: It's like story time with sound effects and music!
Ages: 5–10
5. Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
What it’s about: Inspiring stories about real women who made history — from scientists to athletes to artists. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
Why it’s empowering: Uplifting, thoughtful, and beautifully told.
Ages: 6–12
6. Smash Boom Best
What it’s about: A fun debate-style show where two things go head-to-head — like sharks vs. dolphins or books vs. movies.
Why kids love it: They can vote for their favourite and learn how to form an argument too!
Ages: 7–12
7. Animal Sound Safari (ABC Kids Listen)
What it’s about: Journey around the globe to learn about weird and wonderful animals, and the cultures they’re part of.
Why Aussie parents love it: It’s produced by ABC Kids and is super accessible in Australia.
Ages: 6–10
Bonus: Perfect for Road Trips or Quiet Time
Little Stories for Tiny People – gentle bedtime stories
Molly of Denali – based on the popular PBS show
Be Calm on Ahway Island – guided meditation and relaxing tales
How to Listen
You can find these podcasts on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
ABC Kids Listen app (for Aussie content)
Google Podcasts
Pocket Casts
What’s Your Child’s Favourite?
Have you tried any of these with your kids? Drop us a comment with your child’s favourite podcast — or let us know what you’d like us to review next!
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