Recent Children's podcast episode updates
'The Story of Lady Godiva' as told by Nanny Piggins – Holiday Rerun
January 20th, 2026
Nanny Piggins explains the difference between Godiva chocolates and Lady Godiva the historical figure (hint – one of them was naked).
Artemis II: What NASA Learned From Launching Artemis I
January 20th, 2026
In 2022, NASA launched Artemis I, an uncrewed test flight of the rocket and spacecraft that will send humans to the Moon. Go inside Firing Room 1—the nerve center for Artemis launches—and hear from the engineers who launched Artemis I, including the intricate procedures they developed just to fuel the rocket correctly. Now NASA is ready to launch Artemis II—and to send humans around the Moon.
Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul
January 20th, 2026
Nina Simone used her piano playing, brilliant songwriting, and one-of-a-kind voice to inspire audiences, challenge injustice, and create music that became the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Era and beyond. From iconic songs to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nina Simone’s voice still echoes in the world.
S5 EP15: A World Without Normal Halloween Parties
January 20th, 2026
Brynleigh and Cyrus attend a WhittierCorp Halloween party, but discover that much more under the surface.
SMARTY Q: How do people breathe???
January 20th, 2026
Bonus Smarting! Trusty answers questions sent in by SmartyPants! Email your SmartyQs to – Whosmarted@whosmarted.com
Mario the Maker Magician’s in London!
January 19th, 2026
Magician, inventor, and master of robo-fueled slapstick, Mario the Maker Magician pops into the Fun Kids studio during his London run – and we’re seriously starstruck.
Can a Cow have 4 Stomach-aches at once?
January 19th, 2026
How do Cows digest food? Why do Cows need 4 stomachs? Why do Cows Fart so much?
Manu’s Arepas
January 19th, 2026
Manu brings his favorite Venezuelan arepas to his school’s international food festival and learns what truly makes a food, and a place, feel like home.
Holiday Brainteaser #47
January 18th, 2026
Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
2026-01-18 Spare the Rock for stations
January 18th, 2026
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Alphablocks – Blue
January 18th, 2026
U is upside-down, next to an upside-down tree, and the whole of Alphaland is blue. How did that happen? This episode introduces the long U sounds, the digraphs ‘-ew-‘, ‘-ue-‘ and ‘-u-e-‘ and the words new, grew, blew, flew, true, blue, glue, rescue, tune, lute, flute, prune and mule.
Curious About Animal Venom
January 18th, 2026
In episode 341, we get curious about animal venom for Hayden. We learn about the different types of animal venom, some of the animals that have venom, and how those animals transfer the venom to other animals. Noah joins us to hand out awards to some of the craziest animals with venom in the entire animal kingdom.
Sugar – From the Vault
January 17th, 2026
Sugar isn’t just for cakes and lollies. In this From the Vault Squiz Kids episode, Amanda and Bryce explore why humans love sugar, how it helps food last longer, heal wounds, and even how scientists are turning it into fuel that could one day power cars.
What Gives Aron Nels Steinke Hope
January 17th, 2026
Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of Speechless (Graphix) and the Mr. Wolf’s Class series (Graphix), shares what is giving him hope today: every morning is a chance for something new.
VACCINES EXPLAINED: From Covid to Colds and Everything in Between
January 17th, 2026
Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!
Enna Gee’s Adventures – A Special Sleep
January 17th, 2026
Enna is at the park and finds some animals that sleep during winter. In this series, Enna Gee explores the wonders of energy and power.
Are spiders’ webs as strong as steel? Science Short
January 16th, 2026
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie untangles one of science’s most popular claims — and asks whether something as delicate as a cobweb could ever build something as big as the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, we explore tensile strength, stretchiness, and why spiders make brilliant silk… but terrible factory workers.
National Year of Reading and retro tech
January 16th, 2026
In a week where tourists were stranded in Lapland due to freezing temperatures and the world’s latest tech was showcased at a special event in Las Vegas in the US, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Junior team. We’ll be talking about the National Year of Reading, an amazing new discovery in Wales and retro vs modern tech.
CBeebies House – Twinkle Twinkle
January 16th, 2026
Mr Tumble sings Dodge a bedtime lullaby.
Tatterhood
January 16th, 2026
Tatterhood is a Norwegian fairytale about two sisters who are very different. Plum is sweet and gentle, Tatterhood is bold and wild and rides around on a goat! When witches steal Plum’s head and replace it with a cow’s, Tatterhood sets off with Plum (mooing loudly) determined to get it back. Listen to Sarah Liisa Wilkinson’s funny retelling of this lively tale and find out what happens. Note to parents, this story could seem unsettling, but only fleetingly and the ending is a happy one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greeking Out
Oh Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family.
