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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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A Conversation with writer Varsha Bajaj
Writer Varsha Bajaj talks to Kitty Felde about the connection between therapy and writing and the importance of having another set of eyes on a developing manuscript. www.bookclubforkids.org
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Throwback: Phoenix Feathers
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Phoenix Feathers! Fan would really like some friends, and there are lots of other birds around for her to hang out with! The only thing is they think she should be able to sing or hunt or grow really bright feathers…
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Summer Camp: Top Banana
Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Abbot Elementary) and Jack De Sena (Lego Monkie Kid, Avatar: The Last Airbender) headline this Filipino story about getting the upper hand by taking the lower half. Sign up for our…
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How do we get Vitamin D from the sun?
There’s a bunch of vitamins and minerals our bodies need to do their body thing. Our bodies don’t make them, so we get them through food – except for vitamin D! We can get vitamin D from the UV rays from the sun, but the UV rays from the sun can also do damage. Listen to this episode to find out why you have to wear…
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S5 EP46: A World Without Commercial Flights to Elixir Key
In 1989, teenage James and Monica attempt to get Holiday to the anomaly in time for New Year’s. 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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36. Malakhi asks: What if Paw Patrol were big and knights were small?
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! JFKat has gone missing! Can Fred the Dog lead the Fur Force and rescue his friend? Maybe with some big help from some little knights. Themes include: everyone is afraid sometimes; learning helps us face our fears This remastered episode originally…
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The Cave of Heaven
Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look…
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What are fossils?
What is a fossil? How are they formed? Where are they found? What’s the oldest fossil, and what’s the biggest? When you think of a fossil you might be picturing a full dino skeleton preserved at a museum. But fossils come in many different shapes and sizes. We taped this episode all about fossils in front of a live…
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Throwback: The Celebrated Jumping Frog!
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic story by Mark Twain about persistence…
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Buried Treasure: Cheese Quest/A Diary Of A Corn Snake, feat. David Schwimmer (S2E13)
Today we revisit an episode from season 2 where Rolo receives a visit from his old parrot pal Poochie (David Schwimmer). Featuring two stories: “Cheese Quest,” a song about the lengths one will go to for their food obsessions, by 11 year old Mylie from Utah, and “A Diary Of A Corn Snake,” the story of a serpent with a…
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Can you find the wolf in sheep’s clothing fibbing about WOLVES?
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 WOLVES What is it called when a wolf’s tail spins around? How much can a wolf eat in one sitting? How long does the average wolf live? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the…
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Episode 115 - Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj
"Count Me In" by Varsha Bajaj looks at the power of social media to combat hate. The story involves a hate crime: an attack on an Indian American family and how that changes a shy girl named Karina and the boy next door who used to hang out with what the grandfather called a pack of hyenas. Our readers are 5th graders…
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Summer Camp: Crocus-Pocus
Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Jacob Laval (The Unbreakable Boy, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch) and Amanda Warren (The Night Agent, East New York) headline a Sicilian tale about sowing the seeds of kindness, compassion and crocuses. Sign up…
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Forever Ago: Who invented Pokemon?
We are super-excited to let you know that our pals at Forever Ago just started a brand new season. Host of Forever Ago, Joy Dolo, will dive into all sorts of cool history including trick or treating, the Wizard of Oz and pizza, just to name a few. The season kicks off with an episode all about how Pokemon was…
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S5 EP45: A World Without Cyrus’ Backup
The Anders family arrives at Thornton Rust, but quickly find their togetherness challenged. 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…
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405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic?
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! A flying gorilla, a young junkodile, and an unreliable wizard must save New What City from a frog invasion! Themes include: Language is magic; understanding unfamiliar people. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to…
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Sneak peek: Hoax Hunters explain the Pokemon Shock
This is a sneak peek of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass subscribers. It’s a follow up to the Forever Ago episode about the history of Pokemon. This time, Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters to investigate a phenomenon known as the Pokemon Shock. It was an event where a TV show apparently made…
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Artemis and the Hunt
Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Greek myth written for you by Grace Hinds. Otus and Ephialtes, half-mortal sons of Poseidon, plan to overthrow the gods. Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, finds out and interferes. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then…
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Buried Treasure: Funny Animals/The Pancake Heist (S4E7)
Today we revisit an episode from season 4 where the Story Pirates try out a new, complicated and possibly evil board game. Featuring two stories: “Funny Animals,” a story about going to the circus that is also about NOT going to the circus, written by Corinne, an 8 year old from Ohio, and “The Pancake Heist,” the tale…
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Who crashes after telling lies about the PINBALL?
This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about PINBALL? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more great shows for kids and families visit GZMshows.com. To hear all episodes of The Big Fib ad-free subscribe…
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S11 E15: Copycats in the Cradle
The Go Green Race moves on to the bustling city of San José, Costa Rica, where the racers must prove that green claims are actually true – because anyone can slap a label on something. Olivia heads to a vibrant market to track down real evidence of sustainability, but she quickly picks up an unwanted shadow who copies…
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Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
We are always thrilled when a middle grade novel is turned into a movie and this month, Katherine Applegate's tale of a very special gorilla THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN began airing on Disney Plus. We love Katherine Applegate. In fact, we talked to her a couple of years ago about another of her books about another wonderful…
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Throwback: The Elephant's Dilemma
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Elephant's Dilemma! Little Millie has been tied up at Old Mr. Price's zoo for so long that she's not just a calf anymore, she's a full-grown elephant. But is she big enough to finally pull herself free? Check out…
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Summer Camp: The Salmon Famine
Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Recorded live at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR, this high-flying tale explains how the islands of the Philippines came to be. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here .
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Do plants fart?
Plants are pretty chill things, maybe because they are farting all the time! In this episode we explore the world of plant gas. Join Molly and co-host Zsa Zsa as they learn how plants pass gas and why it’s important to know how much tooting trees and bushes do. Plus, a stink-free Mystery Sound! Brains On is powered by…
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S5 EP44: A World Without Brynleigh’s True Destiny
Jude interrupts Brynleigh’s time traveling, but Dr. Adelaide Whittier comes to her rescue. 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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404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the trumpet?
If a fish trumpets the loudest, does that make it right? Let’s find out as we explore New What City and try to find out why everyone is turning into pie! Themes include: Everyone has different strengths, being loud doesn’t make you right Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more…
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Where do constellations come from?
How are constellations formed? How many stars are there? What are stars made of? Why are there stars in the sky? Why are stars white? Why are some stars red? Why do stars twinkle? Why do we only see the stars at night? Why is the north star always facing north? We answer your questions about the stars and astronomy…
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Throwback: What You Sow
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. What You Sow! Sarah grows the most beautiful tulips out of all of her neighbors, and she NEVER shares her bulbs. She wants to keep all the beauty to herself! But will this strategy work forever? Tune in to find out!…
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How the Eiffel Tower Was Invited
Today’s episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, October 16th @ 7pm ET Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session and hear it come to…
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