Recent Children's podcast episode updates
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!
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
CBeebies House – It’s Time For Bed Song
January 16th, 2026
The CBeebies House friends sing Dodge a song to let him know it’s bedtime!
CBeebies House – Sleepy Time Song
January 16th, 2026
Dodge is fast asleep and dreams about his CBeebies friends singing him a bedtime song!
01.16.2026
January 16th, 2026
Future Tennis Star, Horses Smell Fear, Brains vs. Bots, Liberty Tree Lost,
Ep 537. Harbor Happiness: a calming meditation and children’s story
January 16th, 2026
Teagan Tugboat learns to appreciate her home with the help of her friend, Izzy Icebreaker.
What should your ‘Normal Body Temperature be, and why?’
January 16th, 2026
How did Scientists figure out the average Body Temperature? How does your Body regulate Temperature? Is the average Body Temperature getting cooler?
The Stinky Landfill Fire| Part 3
January 16th, 2026
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Supertato: The Tato Radio Show – A Leap of Faith
January 16th, 2026
Supertato and his co-host Carrot are joined by their guest Chilli down in the bakery aisle, who is planning to perform an incredible stunt which will involve leaping over a Bakewell tart. But things don’t go quite to plan when Evil Pea tries her best to ruin the show – will Supertato be able to save the day?
Hannibal of Carthage (Radio Edit)
January 16th, 2026
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient North Africa by classicist Professor Josephine Quinn and comedian Darren Harriott to learn about Hannibal of Carthage and his war with Rome.
Basketball praise and robot cafés
January 15th, 2026
It’s your new host Emily’s first News Time and she’s lined up a rich menu of tasty news morsels for you!
Bumper Holiday S’Quiz: Sporting Events
January 15th, 2026
It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about Sporting Events.
Get to know GiaNina Paolantonio
January 15th, 2026
Dancer, singer, and choreographer GiaNina Paolantonio shares what it takes to own the stage—and stay true to yourself. Plus: her best advice for dancers practicing at home—and the mindset she brings to every class.
01.15.2026
January 15th, 2026
Widespread Re-freeze, Nike’s New Player, Ali Stamp, Silly Law Vote, Exploremores & Mullet Mania!
Lost Library Book
January 15th, 2026
Arthur is the first to take out the newest Scare-Your-Pants-Off book from the library. But when it’s time to return it, the book has mysteriously vanished! Arthur and Binky team up to track down the missing book.
319: Tasmanian Devil
January 15th, 2026
Ellen gives the Tasmanian devil his due. We discuss mythbusters, cranial real estate, the masculine urge to bite your fingers off, which came first: the chicken or the egg, dump stats, contagious cancer, and so much more.
The Spellbook: Ancient Recipes for Animals
January 15th, 2026
Where do animals come from? That’s something people have been trying to explain for thousands of years. And for a while, scientists and philosophers believed that any ol’ person could create creatures if they just had the right recipe. A touch of sand, maybe a drop of blood and POOF: you could create life. That idea was believed to be true for generations until one brave scientist decided to look more closely at an unlikely bug and change the course of science forever. Lulu calls up our biology correspondent, Dr. Avir Mitra, to solve this ancient mystery.
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.
