Recent Children's podcast episode updates
288 Tidal estuary at night (sleep safe)
December 13th, 2025
Tied to a railing, the Lento box records alone. It’s about two in the morning along the river bank east of Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex. Wind is blowing inland from the east, light, gusting to moderate. Sky dark, and heavy with cloud. Huge rainclouds are approaching, currently located out over the North Sea. When they arrive this whole area will be subjected to long periods of persistent, often squally rain, lasting well into the next day.
Nanny Piggins and the Story of Hanukkah – Holiday Rerun
December 13th, 2025
Nanny Piggins explains to the children the origins of Hanukkah. One of her distant relatives just happened to be there at the time, due to a series of sticky date pudding related problems.
Christmas Traditions Around the World – From the Vault
December 13th, 2025
Two billion people celebrate Christmas each year, but no two celebrations look the same! In this Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore festive traditions from the Philippines to Poland and Japan to Venezuela — discovering how different cultures light up, feast, and come together. From giant lanterns to rollerskates to a 12-course meal, this holiday episode is full of amazing stories and global cheer.
What Gives Stacy Wells Hope
December 13th, 2025
Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), with co-author Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, shares what is giving her hope today: people out in the world who are doing good things.
Something Special – Jingle Jiggle
December 13th, 2025
Justin hosts a very special Christmas party with his friends at the Children’s
ANCIENT GIANTS: Discover Earth’s Oldest Living Residents
December 13th, 2025
Get ready for another action-packed adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly. We’re travelling back to the dawn of time to uncover how Earth was created and meeting some of the planet’s oldest and most extraordinary residents.
Can you eat too many fruits and veggies? Science Short
December 12th, 2025
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December 12th 2025
December 12th, 2025
It’s beginning to look a lot like Quizmas, everywhere you go….
The future of zoos
December 12th, 2025
In a week where Ukraine’s president visited Downing Street and the Sports Personality of the Year nominees were announced, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team.
🏴 🟣 OLLIE WATKINS 🟣 🏴 (PART 1)
December 12th, 2025
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How do oysters make their shells?
December 12th, 2025
On a rainy, windy day, But Why hopped on a ferry and headed to Governors Island in New York City with one thing on our minds – oysters! We met up with Mike McCann of the Billion Oyster Project to learn more about these very special bivalves. How do they get their shells? How long do they live? What do oysters eat and who eats them? Why do people eat oysters without cooking them?
The Mouse Princess
December 12th, 2025
Tiernan Douieb is back with a fabulous fairytale from Finland about 3 brothers who are sent on a mission to find their bride. The youngest one heads for a forest and his brothers laugh, saying the only thing he’ll find to marry there is a fox or a wolf. In fact, Veikko the youngest son finds something much more unlikely and wonderful. Listen to Tiernan tell this magical fairytale and discover how the youngest brother finds his true love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.12.2025
December 12th, 2025
Teen’s Montpelier Run, Northwest Deluge, Time’s “Person of the Year,” Backseat Baby, 67 on the Outs & Elvis the Elf!
Ep 532. Snorkel Surprise: a relaxation & calming story
December 12th, 2025
Alice's dad gave her a snorkel for her birthday, and today she's going to snorkel for the very first time!
The Minecraft Experiment
December 12th, 2025
How do people learn — and how can a video game help us find out? In this episode, we meet cognitive scientist Charley Wu, who built the ultimate science “mod” in Minecraft! Journey into a video game world of science to discover how and why Charley used one of the world’s most popular games to follow his curiosity about how humans learn. Featuring a “braintrust” of kid Minecraft experts to explain the game to Lindsay and Marshall, and a song inspired by The Minecraft Movie.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – The Long Run
December 12th, 2025
The next episode of Two Whats and a Wow is a long one! No.. it won’t take any more time to listen to than the usual episode, it’s just a show about really long stuff! Mindy & Guy will help you separate the what’s and wows from the long and short of it. Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0. Did you know you can watch full episodes of Two Whats?! And A Wow! on YouTube and YouTube Kids?! Visit https://bit.ly/3WlHLbk to start watching and WOWing with us!
How did Dynamite cause the Nobel Peace Prize?
December 12th, 2025
Why is the Nobel Prize named the Nobel Prize? How do you win a Nobel Prize? What categories can you a win a Nobel Prize in?
Ecosystem Disaster| Part 3
December 12th, 2025
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#171 How do volcanoes erupt? w/ Robin George Andrews. How are continents made? How do we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?
December 12th, 2025
Welcome to Episode #171 of Everything Under the Sun!
Numberblocks – How Many Sleeps ’til Christmas?
December 12th, 2025
The Numberblocks just can’t wait for Christmas Day and are counting down the sleeps until Santa arrives. Just like everyone else, the Numberblocks love celebrating Christmas, sharing gifts and being with their friends. Sing along and dance to this Christmas song all about counting down from 25 to 1!
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.
