Podcasts are a great way to entertain your kids all summer long, without relying on screens. That’s why American Public Media, PRX/Gen Z Media and Gimlet have teamed up to introduce you to some of the best family-friendly podcasts around. Here are six great reasons to listen to podcasts with your kids:
They’re fun AND sneakily educational — for both kids and adults.
They can spark great conversations with your family about science, history and more.
They empower kids to use their imagination and curiosity, even after the episode ends.
You can play them on the go — on walks, bike rides, car trips or plane rides.
They’re super easy to download from Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other podcast apps.
They’re absolutely free!
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Unicorns vs Dragons. Flying vs. Insivibility. Pizza vs. Tacos. In each episode, our debaters use facts and the power of persuasion to argue their side. The perfect conversation starter for the whole family!
Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she came from. When she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon discover she’s not alone in the world. A weekly mystery adventure show for the whole family!
Forced to team up and embark on a swashbuckling adventure together, two princes from rival kingdoms soon discover that the only thing more difficult than saving their kingdoms from a mysterious curse is following their hearts.
A new podcast made by the people behind the PBS Kids shows Arthur and Curious George. Join Molly and the gang and discover what life is like for a typical kid on big adventures in Alaska!
A group of world-class actors, comedians, improvisers and musicians adapt stories written by kids into sketch comedy and musical theater. A great way to keep the family entertained!
Every episode of Forever Ago explores the origin of one thing — like sandwiches, video games, or clocks. It’s a fun way for the whole family to learn about history.
Kids must be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way than with a game show? Pants on Fire teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence in front of them, and trust their gut.
Make tooth time easy with this morning and night tooth brushing show for kids. Kids will hear jokes, stories, fun facts and more that’ll keep them giggling — and brushing — for the 2 minutes that dentists recommend.
