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Shows in Kids & family
- Book Club for Kidskitty felde
- Brains On! Science podcast for kidsBrains On Universe
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious KidsVermont Public
- Circle RoundWBUR
- Earth RangersGZM Shows
- Short & CurlyABC Australia
- Six MinutesGZM Shows
- Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All AgesStarglow Media
- Story PiratesStory Pirates
- The Big FibGZM Shows
- What If World - Stories for KidsEric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
- Wow in the WorldTinkercast
Kids & family
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Who tells pencil-thin lies in this episode about PENCILS?
This week on a brand NEW episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about Pencils. Who invented the modern pencil? How many words can a single pencil write? What makes erasers pink? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling the truth and who’s telling fibs…
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Passenger on the Pearl by Winifred Conkling
The Book Club for Kids podcast began in the smallest quadrant of Washington DC called Southwest. It was the waterfront for DC, the place where ships would dock bringing everything from building supplies to fresh fish to slaves. This week marks the 178th anniversary of what Washington Post writer Colbert King calls "…
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S5 EP27: A World Without Freezing at the Dance
At the homecoming dance, Brynleigh is cornered by Magnus, while Casey and Penn get close. Meanwhile, Holiday arrives at WhittierCorp circa 1989. Do you want to buy the script? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript Want to listen to music from the show? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme Looking for official Six…
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Who do you think trained to tell lies about TRAINS?
This week on a NEW episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about Trains. A golden spike was used to complete which railroad? When was the first steam engine invented? Where can you find high-speed bullet trains? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling…
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S11 E6: Blowin’ in the Wind
The race lands in St. John's, Newfoundland – "The Rock" – where the Atlantic Ocean is the playing field for the next leg of the Go Green Race, and a storm is brewing. Each racer must decode a marine species riddle, pick the right habitat and get their marker before someone gets sent home. Olivia knows puffins and has…
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Favorite Books from our Voicemail
You've been calling us with your favorite books. Here's the latest list: Keeper of the Lost Cities - Shannon Messenger House Arrest - K.A.Holt The Running Dream - Wendelin Van Draanen Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus - Barbara Park That Pigeon Needs a Bath - Mo Willems A Dinosaur in the Toilet - Horace Hughes…
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S5 EP26: A World Without Dance Crashers
As WhittierCorp storms the homecoming dance, Badger reveals his powers, and Casey reveals her plans to Cyrus. Do you want to buy the script? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript Want to listen to music from the show? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme Looking for official Six Minutes merch?…
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot's Spring Break Mixtape 2026
DJ Squirm-a-Lot, the world’s greatest DJ who also happens to be a worm, reveals his plan for the greatest party of all time while sharing a slammin’ mixtape for your Spring Break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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But Why turns 10!
But Why turns ten years old on April 1, 2026! To celebrate this milestone, we’re listening back to our very first episode. We’ve got owls and turtles and bears. Naturalist Mary Holland gets into the details about hibernation–including the questions you may not even have thought to ask, like what about poop? Then we…
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The Kid That Has a Bad Name/CatsNews
Meghan learns to drive. Featuring two new stories: “The Kid That Has a Bad Name,” a story about what life is like when your name is ‘Do You Like Hotdogs?’, written by Emet, a 9 year old from California, and “CatsNews”, a peek behind the scenes of the #1 source for up to the minute news about cats, written by a 6 year…
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Which expert is sweating through their shirt lying about SWEAT?
This week on a NEW episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about Sweat. What is in sweat? Which type of sweat comes from blood? Who invented deodorant? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling the truth and who’s telling fibs on The Big Fib gameshow.…
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Milo Spec Accidental Agent by Linda Urban
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A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
At Camp Short & Curly, the marshmallows are toasty, the swings are wild, and Molly’s Amazing Cool Book Club is about to begin — but her stories? YIKES! From creepy sea witches to thumb-chopping tailors, why were some old fairy tales so weird and scary? A quick warning: this episode includes some old fairytales which…
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The Emperor’s New Clothes - the nudie musical edition
In this epic musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes, Molly and Carl take you deep into a kingdom where following fashion rules and telling the truth is harder than it looks. There’s a sneaky tailor, an emperor who’s obsessed with her wardrobe, and a whole crowd pretending to see invisible clothes — until one…
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Little Red Riding Hood - Why are wolves always the baddies?
Why are wolves always the villains in old European fairy tales? And is it OK to stereotype animals, or people for that matter? To investigate, Molly, Carl and Eleanor head off on a fairytale research trip to the snowy forests of Germany. But their adventure takes a spooky turn when they get lost on the way back to…
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Rumpelstiltskin – is it OK to break a promise?
Short & Curly's world-famous investigative journalist Molly Daniels uncovers a juicy fairytale scandal full of royal drama, magical gold, and a very peculiar little man named... Rumpelstiltskin. But things get serious too— what if a promise you make is made under pressure? Do you still have to keep it?
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The Ugly Duckling – when is excluding someone mean, and when is it OK?
A group of ducklings decide one of their own just doesn’t fit in. He can’t keep up with their games, and — let’s be honest — kind of ruins the vibe. But is it fair to leave someone out just because they don’t have rizz? And is it even possible to create a close-knit group of friends without turning someone else into…
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S11 E5: Ice, Ice, Maybe?
The race lands on Ellesmere Island in Canada's High Arctic – and it is cold . Like, three-pairs-of-socks cold. The challenge: each racer has three hours to solve a glacier riddle and decide if it's fact or fiction. Get it wrong and you're going home. Olivia's snowmobile breaks down in the middle of nowhere, Ryan…
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Foxheart by Claire Legrand
Witches, monsters, and a brave little thief. Those are the ingredients in Claire Legrand's novel "Foxheart." The book was chosen by Book Club for Kids fan Kailas. She and her two fellow readers Iona and Gabi discussed the novel one sunny Sunday afternoon upstairs at Boulder Bookstore with host Kitty Felde. Our…
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What were Molly and Carl like at 10-years-old?
Molly and Carl are celebrating a special anniversary... and you are, too! Happy 10th birthday Curly Crew, thanks for all your curly questions and phenomenal feedback. (And get excited for a new season, dropping soon!)
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What's it like to be a Kid Governor?
In the United States, voters in each state elect a governor every two or four year terms. The governor is the top official in the state government. But did you know five U.S. states also elect a Kid Governor ? It’s a part of a civics education program that helps kids learn about democracy while focusing on a community…
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S11 E4: Go Your Own Way
The race heads to Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area in Quebec, where the stakes just got real: at least one racer is going home today. Olivia must navigate a "choose your own path" adventure through a stunning wildlife area – solo, after the group splits up one by one. There are cryptic clues, a surprise moose…
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How do we know life is not a dream?
Some questions are so big they’re existential, meaning that they get right to the heart of human existence. These are also sometimes called philosophical questions, so for this episode we called up a professor of philosophy, Scott Hershovitz, who teaches at the University of Michigan. He’s also written a book about…
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S11 E3: Into the Woods
Olivia arrives at Algonquin Park dead last – thanks to Ryan's sabotage – and ends up partnered with fellow latecomer Armand. Together they must solve riddles about animals threatened by habitat fragmentation – when roads and development chop nature into disconnected pieces. Add in Emma's seventeen helpful texts, a…
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How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?
Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Many of you have learned about the meteorite that scientists say hit the earth 66 million years ago and killed off many dinosaur species. But some dinosaurs survived, and the birds you see flying around today are their direct descendants! In this episode we trace the connection…
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S11 E2: And the Ringers Is…
Emma's sister Olivia agrees to take her place in the prestigious Go Green Race after Emma breaks her leg. But between oversleeping, arriving late, and trusting the wrong competitor for help, Olivia's adventure gets off to a very rocky start. Can she make it to the first challenge location before she's disqualified? If…
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Why are brothers and sisters so annoying?
Why are brothers and sisters so annoying? Why do siblings often look a lot alike? Why do siblings fight? Can your sister be your best friend? Why do we fight with our siblings even if we love them? But Why takes a look at the sibling relationship with Susan Dominus, author of The Family Dynamic . Download our learning…
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S11 E1: A Rough Start
Earth Rangers, this is NOT how Emma planned to start the biggest adventure of her life! After three years of waiting and training for the Go Green Race – an epic around-the-world competition for environmental champions – Emma is ready to go. There's just one tiny problem: she needs to rescue a tangled robin from her…
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Do bunnies come out at night?
Why are rabbits called bunnies? Why do they have fur? Why do bunnies have puffball tails? Why do rabbits have eyes on the sides of their heads? Why do rabbits hop? Our guest is Margo DeMello, professor of anthrozoology at Carroll College in Montana. She’s also a rabbit rescuer and rehabilitator who is currently caring…
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Trailer: The Go Green Race Begins!
Earth Rangers, it's time for the ultimate conservation competition! This season, we're following an epic around-the-world race where environmental champions battle it out across continents, testing their knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems and sustainable travel. From the savannas of Africa to the rainforests of South…
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