Recent Children's podcast episode updates
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
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.
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.
