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Top Podcasts for Kids Education in 2026

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The kids education space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 21 of the best, including Hidden Brain, Freakonomics Radio, and Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques.

  1. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyAttention ManagementBehavioral PsychologyBiologyComp Neuro SciKids Education
    +35
    Audience:
    College StudentsHR ProfessionalsIntrovertsMotivated ListenersParent-Child Learning
    +4
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +9
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  2. Freakonomics Radio
    Freakonomics Radio
    Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we ...
    Content:
    Book ClubBusinessCultureData ScienceDay TradingKids Education
    +20
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsFreelancersInvestorsProduct Managers
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School SuccessLearning New Skills
    +2
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInvestigative
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  3. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strat...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipFamily TriviaKids And FamilyKids TriviaLeadershipKids Education
    +4
    Audience:
    CEOsMarketersNew ManagersParent-Child LearningStudents
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  4. Wow in the World
    Wow in the World
    Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happ...
    Content:
    EducationHomeschoolingKids And FamilyKids Math LearningKids ScienceKids Education
    +6
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParentsStudentsTeachers
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  5. Brains On! Science podcast for kids
    Brains On! Science podcast for kids
    Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find ...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyBrain Injury SupportConsciousness ExplorationConsciousness ResearchHomeschoolingKids Education
    +5
    Audience:
    Students
    When:
    Focused Learning
  6. Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them ...
    Content:
    ComedyFamily TriviaHomeschoolingKids And FamilyKids ScienceKids Education
    +3
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParent-Child LearningParentsStudents
    Style:
    DebateEducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  7. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
    Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
    A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & ...
    Content:
    BiologyHomeschoolingKids And FamilyKids ScienceRoad Trip StoriesKids Education
    +1
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningTeachers
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Focused Learning
  8. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
    But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
    But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics...
    Content:
    Kids And FamilyKids ScienceKids StorytellingKids Education
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParentsStudents
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
  9. Earth Rangers
    Earth Rangers
    Earth Rangers is a science podcast for kids who love animals and the environment! If you think that animals are amazing this is the show for you! J...
    Content:
    Children'S Story AdventuresKids Education
    Style:
    Educational
  10. The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
    The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
    A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to...
    Content:
    HomeschoolingKids StorytellingRoad Trip StoriesKids Education
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
    Style:
    Educational
  11. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
    The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
    The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids (start with Episode 1), told in 15-20 minute episodes for paren...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingBedtime Stories KidsChildren'S Story AdventuresKids And FamilyKids Math LearningKids Education
    +1
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningSci-Fi FansStudents
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsSerialized Fiction
  12. The Allusionist
    The Allusionist
    Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingArtsRoad Trip StoriesSelf ImprovementWriting CraftKids Education
    Audience:
    Recent GraduatesRetireesStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    When:
    CommutingFocused LearningLong Drive
  13. Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids
    Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids
    Noodle Loaf is an interactive music education podcast for kids that has received the Common Sense Media Selection seal for creating high quality ki...
    Content:
    EducationMusic EducationKids Education
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  14. Book Club for Kids
    Book Club for Kids
    The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award wi...
    Content:
    Book ClubHomeschoolingYA BooksKids Education
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  15. Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures
    Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures
    Join Alfie and his babysitter, Quentin, on alphabet adventures spanning A to Z. Each day, they journey down a magical sidewalk to fantastic destina...
    Content:
    Kids Education
    Style:
    Educational
  16. Short & Curly
    Short & Curly
    Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Ho...
    Content:
    Kids ScienceKids Education
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParentsStudents
  17. The Story Seeds Podcast
    The Story Seeds Podcast
    Our Webby Award-nominated show matches kids ages 6-12 and their story ideas with diverse, beloved children's authors. Each episode chronicles the m...
    Content:
    HomeschoolingKids And FamilyKids StorytellingKids Education
    Audience:
    StudentsTeachers
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  18. Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful
    Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful
    Revolutionize girlhood with the Growing Up Powerful Podcast from Rebel Girls! Join BFFs Asha and Jestine as they try to figure out this wild thing ...
    Content:
    Kids Education
  19. Jamming on the Job
    Jamming on the Job
    Jamming on the Job is a multi-generational, music-inspired podcast for kids ages 4-8 and their parents and caregivers, starring Christina Sanabria ...
    Content:
    Kids Education
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
  20. Time Traveling Tonya
    Time Traveling Tonya
    Step into the exciting world of Tonya Infinity, a smart and curious 8-year-old, and her best friend Gertie, a wise and witty 186-year-old Galapagos...
    Content:
    Kids Education
  21. Greeking out
    Greeking out
    Interviews and thoughts on learning Koine and Ancient Greek Cover photo by silversea on Unsplash
    Content:
    Children'S Story AdventuresKids And FamilyKids StorytellingMythologyRoad Trip StoriesKids Education
    +1
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParents
    When:
    Long Drive