Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a collaborative series from 40+ Kids Listen podcasts, pairing award-winning children’s shows. As an accessible SEL resource, it helps kids explore feelings through immersive sound, stories, and guided reflection. Each episode pairs emotions (Fear & Bravery, Jealousy & Openness, Anger & Forgiveness, etc.) and includes original music, activities, and discussion prompts for educators and families to build self-awareness, empathy, relationships, and decision-making. Produced by Tal Kelly and the Kids Listen community.
podcast Directory
SuperPod Kids [Malia and Cody Westheimer]
Gentle audio adventures with Kiko, a curious young orca, exploring courage, friendship, nature, and belonging—for little listeners ages 2–8.
The Wild and Kind Kids Podcast [Carie Page]
Each week, a mom and her two kids introduce families to a new animal through movement, fascinating facts, an original story grounded in real science, and a mission to help our wild world.
Goop Tales [Maria Calanchini]
Goop Tales is an original audio adventure podcast for kids ages 4–10. Each episode follows a Goop — a character named after a naughty habit — on a trip to a real place in the world, where they learn something new. With 133 episodes and 1.5 million+ downloads, it's become a favorite for screen-free listening in the car, at bedtime, and everywhere in between. More than half the Goops were dreamed up by kid listeners themselves, and the show's audience spans 6 continents.
The Bedtime Scientist [Josh Fleishman]
Some shows you monitor. This one you trust. The Bedtime Scientist turns real science, from the deepest ocean to Jupiter's moons, into something any age can feel and follow. Press play and walk away. Sleep comes with it. No fairy tales. No chaos. Just one calm voice guiding wondering minds through the true wonders of our world and beyond.
The Big Fib [GZM Shows]
In the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof?
Adventures on Ahway Island [Sheep Jam Productions]
Join Marie and her two best friends, JJ and Christian, as they embark on a journey to find a hidden treasure that might just change everything they knew about Ahway Island.
Uncover the excitement of Adventures on Ahway Island! Original children’s stories told in thrilling, serialized seasons – perfect for daytime listening, family drives, or any time it’s adventure time! Discover a new side of the island at www.ahwayisland.com.
Cozy Critters [Douglas Fraser]
Make bedtime a favorite part of your child’s day with Cozy Critters. Join Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, on a calming bedtime adventure, as they visit the world’s coziest critters. Experience relaxing soundscapes, animal insights, and serene, guided breathing exercises that help kids unwind for bedtime. So grab your pillow and join a journey where the wonders of the natural world meet the dream world.
Folktales from Sudan [Hana Baba]
Folktales from Sudan tells children's audio stories from Sudanese folklore in English. We launched on April 1, 2025. The podcast is hosted by award winning public radio journalist and podcaster Hana Baba, who is Sudanese American.
Goodnight Bedtime Stories [Lynn Kestin Sessler]
When the day is done, teeth have been brushed and pajamas are on, climb into bed and rest easy as Nickelodeon’s Goodnight Bedtime Stories makes bedtime a dream! Follow along with your favorite Nickelodeon friends as they go from playtime to bedtime with a carefully crafted mix of gentle songs, stories, nighttime affirmations, stretches and imagination moments that will make winding down the day special. With this official Nickelodeon podcast featuring Dora, Blue, Blaze, and the PAW Patrol, caregivers can focus on providing the most important part of bedtime: those extra special cuddles!
What's Poppin' Penny? [Toni Kennedy]
Penny is a preschooler who discovers that an ancestral poem holds the key to unlocking the magical secrets of a teddy bear passed down from her grandpa, which is filled with her family's history…
Reading with Rella B [Rella B Books, (Gabriella Keys)]
Looking for a screen-free way to entertain and educate your little ones? 'Reading with Rella B' is perfect for families with early readers, offering a delightful mix of stories, riddles, and interactive exercises that will keep kids entertained and learning.
PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi [PJ Library]
Snuggle up with the world‘s greatest storyteller, Mimi! Once a month join Kiddo and his grandmother Mimi for stories, adventures, and delicious snacks.
Like You: Mindfulness for Kids [Like You Subscription]
Like You is a mindfulness podcast for kids. We use breathing, affirmations, music, and imagination to explore feelings, relieve anxiety, encourage self-esteem, and grow empathy, all while having fun!
The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland! [Power Dog]
This fantastical story podcast for kids, families, and dog lovers, about sweet dogs on a planet called Dogland is written by a mother and kid team that loves silly, fun, and meaningful adventures.
Six Minutes [GZM Shows]
Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon learn she’s not alone in the world.
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures [Jonathan Cormur]
Welcome to the wonderful, wacky, and wildly imaginative world of Dorktales Storytime, an award-winning kids and family podcast with stories for kids and their pop-culture loving grownups.
KidLit RADIO [KidLit RADIO]
Welcome to KidLit RADIO, the Children’s Literature Podcast for Kids!
Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories [Sheep Jam Productions]
Original Children's Stories and Meditations for nap time, bedtime, and any time it's relax time! Be calm with us at www.ahwayisland.com for original bedtime stories with a positive message.
Peace Out Podcast [Chanel Tsang]
Mindfulness stories that help children calm down and learn social-emotional skills by guiding them through visualization and breathing exercises focused on kindness and fun science facts.
Journey with Story - A Storytelling Podcast for Kids [Kathleen Pelley]
Journey with Story is a storytelling podcast for kids ages 3-10. These audio stories are told with a Celtic flavor and calming voice of Scottish author, Kathleen Pelley.