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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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Not All Fin and Games! What Happens to the Ecosystem When Pet Goldfish Go Wild?!
How does this little fish cause big problems for an ecosystem? In this ecology adventure about invasive species, freshwater ecosystems, animal behavior, and the surprising power of a pet goldfish, Mindy, Guy Raz, Dennis, Gramma G-Force, and Thomas Fingerling dive into a wild mystery: how could one tiny pet fish grow…
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411. Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 1
When Derek the lobster and Kiwa the crab find out that New What City needs their help, they leave their sewer home and set out on a magical—and sometimes gassy—adventure. Lessons include: Working together doesn’t always mean doing the same thing; we never need to make a big deal about farts and burps. It’s just a body…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Charcuterie Boards and Capsaicin! (Encore)
What do charcuterie boards and hot chili peppers have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a spiciness encore episode…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Reviewsies and Coral Reefs! (Encore)
What do Reviewsies and coral reefs have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a coral reef encore episode that'll have the…
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - World Wide Web (Encore)
We’re spinning a web of WOW in this round of Two What’s?! And A Wow! Find the facts from the fiction about SPIDERS! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards…
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Why Is My Dog Wet?
Here at Story Pirates, our goal has always been to answer the most vexing questions that humanity has. Like the question posed in today’s new story: ‘Why is my dog wet?’ Written by a 10 year old from Missouri named Lily. Submit kids’ stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school…
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Is it all Greek to you when someone starts fibbing about GREEK MYTHOLOGY?
This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about GREEK MYTHOLOGY. Which creature had the body of a man and the head of a bull? Who is the god of laughter? What happens when you cut off the head of a hydra? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling the…
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S11 E19: Lay it on the Finish Line (Part 1)
It’s the final leg of the Go Green Race, and Olivia and the other racers find themselves at Rouge Park in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s hope they’ve been paying attention because they’re about to put everything they’ve learned to the test. But there’s a twist: the fastest racer through the first three challenges will get a…
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The Ghost of Jessica Majors: Just Plain 11
Every week this October we're bringing you a few GZM shows you may not have heard before that are just perfect for the Halloween season! This week we bring you... episode 1 of The Ghost Of Jessica Majors, presented by Pinna.fm. While awaiting the arrival of his soon-to-be stepfather and stepsister from New York City…
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Episode 60 - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Williamsburg has changed enormously since Betty Smith published "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" in 1943. But a trio of DC readers tell host Kitty Felde that they find contemporary themes - the chasm between rich and poor, the rise of the #MeToo movement - in the novel. Nancy Smith Pfeiffer, the 95 year old daughter of…
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Sneak Peek: World Organization of Wowzers Members-Only Meeting - October 2026
On the first Wednesday of every month, the President of the World Organization of Wowzers, Dennis, holds an official meeting exclusively for members of the World Organization of Wowzers! On this month’s agenda: Baby Dennis’s unicycle recital, welcoming the newest new members, and a new segment – Ask Dennis Anything!…
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Encore: A Biscuit, A Basket
Saara Chaudry (The Muppets Mayhem, Holly Hobby) stars in this tale from India and beyond about good deeds, bad intentions, and biscuits. Lots of biscuits. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Aug. 8, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here .
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The hows and whys of hair
The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye lashes to ear and nose hair, this episode has it all. Why do humans have hair and not fur? Why is there…
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S5 EP52: A New World
The Anders family is on the run again, this time as fugitives in a new nightmare reality. 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? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch For…
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Sneak peek: The history of pineapple on pizza
This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of how pineapple pizza created drama between two nations. To hear the whole…
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Summerville Lights: A Scientific Ghost Story (Encore)
When Mindy, Guy Raz, and the crew head out for a peaceful camping trip in the South Carolina wilderness, they expect campfires, marshmallows, and maybe a few spooky stories. But when a mysterious glowing orb appears floating in the darkness, everyone starts wondering: Is it a... ghost?! In this episode about…
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410. Gavin asks: What if Fred could turn anything into sticks?
When Fred wakes up in a stick-free meadow, he’ll do anything in his power to find something to chew. Lessons include: Taking responsibility for our mistakes; listening to other people’s body boundaries (even when you’re a make believe dog). This is the audio-only version of a YouTube video shot in front of a green…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Trading Cards, Reviewsies, and Ice Ages! (Encore)
What do trading cards, Reviewsies, and the Ice Age have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a chilly encore episode…
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WeWow on the Weekend: Sound Effects, Compliments, and Dinosaur Backbones! (Encore)
What do special effects, compliments, and dinosaur backbones have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a spine-tingling…
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Why do we get growing pains?
As kids, you are constantly growing. You may not be able to feel yourself growing day to day, but if you’ve ever had achy legs at the end of a long day and been told, “Those are just growing pains,” it certainly SEEMS like you can feel yourself growing! In this episode we get answers to all kinds of questions about…
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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Skeleton of Fun (Encore)
No bones about it, the next episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow will is a skeletal celebration! It’s fun with femurs as Guy & Mindy get down to the bare bones with some fascinating facts about the amazing materials that hold up our bodies! ✨ Don’t miss the chance to laugh together even more: Grownups can visit…
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Throwback: Narcissus and Echo
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Narcissus and Echo! Our retelling of the classic Greek myth about the most beautiful and self-centered man in the world! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname…
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Finders keepers
We’re travelling back to the stellar 1970s and Carl has spotted a totally far-out skateboard seemingly abandoned at the local skate park. Can he just… take it? When does finders keepers apply, and how much do we need to worry about the ‘losers weepers’ bit?
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The Spy Pillow
Today’s brand new story is a high stakes thriller about the world’s greatest spy…pillow. Written by a 11 year old in Tennessee named Franklin.
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Do you nose who fibs about MUCUS?
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 MUCUS. What is the main ingredient of mucus? How fast is a sneeze? What color will your mucus be if you have a cold? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling the truth and who’s…
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Should you be forced to keep learning a musical instrument?
Molly’s newly adopted son Carl Smith Hyphen Daniels Jnr does NOT want to play the violin. He says it’s boring, and hurts his fingers. But Mamma Molly knows best. Why is it that parents can tell us what to do?
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The Storm Runner - live from the Bay Area Book Festival
It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, we travel up to the Bay Area Book Festival to tape a live show celebrating "The Storm Runner" by J. C. Cervantes. This fantasy tale with Mayan mythology is a "Rick Riordan Presents" novel. Public radio journalist Erika Quilar from KQED is celebrity reader. Our readers are 6th…
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Encore: The Hiding Place
Broadway's Aaron Bartz, Erik Christopher Peterson and Cara Ricketts (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) headline a Jewish and Egyptian story about a high-stakes game of hide and seek. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 1, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here .
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The Tragedy of Commonalia
Commonalia is an idyllic paradise, and all the happy pixies that call Commonalia home spend their days exploring the grand forest. The trees of the forest have healing powers, their seeds can be used for medicine, and their branches used to build furniture and homes. But one day soon, the forest will disappear and…
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Hoax Hunters: Why do crystals feel so special?
Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters. This time they’re looking at the myths surrounding crystals. For hundreds of years, people have believed that these rocks are special and have powers. But is there any proof? Join Marc, Sanden and Mystery Moose as they dig into the lore and science of crystals. Guest…
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