Recent Children's podcast episode updates
The Science of Santa – From the Vault
December 20th, 2025
Today, we’re revisiting what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started!
What Gives Torrey Maldonado Hope
December 20th, 2025
Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, shares what is giving him hope today: teaching kids how to find a just right book for them.
Hey Duggee – The Christmas Song
December 20th, 2025
A song from Duggee & The Squirrels all about the joy of Christmas and being with family.
ROAR POWER: Why Lions Make Earth-Shaking Sounds
December 20th, 2025
Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey into science on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re uncovering the amazing science that gets planes off the ground and diving deep into the ocean to explore one of the most extreme environments on Earth.
Brains On is coming to a city near you!
December 20th, 2025
The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announced. If you like fun, games, dancing, optical illusions and… Mystery Sounds, check out Your Brain is Magic.
61. Peace: A Horse Holiday in New York City
December 19th, 2025
Our virtue in this episode is: Peace! Join Winifred and Pascal – two horses who find themselves on an adventure from their quiet farm to New York City. Winifred wonders how in the world she can find the peace she's used to on the busy and bright streets of the city.
How can something super heavy float? Science Short
December 19th, 2025
You can watch the episode on YouTube.
Does Santa Visit Mice?
December 19th, 2025
The Cafe by the Sea is closed for Christmas. The humans are happy opening presents and eating food. But who can spare a crumb for the mice who live in the cafe?
#172 Where does space end? w/Jim Al-Khalili. How do ships float? What is the biggest airport in the world?
December 19th, 2025
Welcome to Episode #172 of Everything Under the Sun!
Ashpet
December 19th, 2025
This Cinderella-style story is set in the Appalachian mountains and told by Storyteller from Dragon Fly Tales: Emily Hanna-Grazebrook. It has all the ingredients of a great fairytale: a witch-woman, a mistreated orphan, a kind doctor’s son, some mean stepsisters and some stonkingly good singing from Emily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why do goats sound like humans? A Cozy Critters Collaboration
December 19th, 2025
Have you ever heard a fox scream at night and thought it was a human? And why, when goats bleat, do they sometimes sound like human babies? Animals can sometimes make similar noises but not because they’re feeling the same things. It often has more to do with how similar the sound-making structures in our bodies are! In this bonus episode, we learn about how animals make sounds and how their vocal folds work with Dougie Pickles, host of the sleepy adventure podcast Cozy Critters.
Percy Jackson stars and giving gifts
December 19th, 2025
In a week where resident doctors started a five day strike in England and a pantomime horse race took place in London, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. We’re also going to be hearing an exclusive interview with the stars of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
Ep 533. Sparkling Splashes: a mindful story and relaxation
December 19th, 2025
Lisa and her mom go to the Ahway Island community pool. It's very crowded, but Lisa works through her discomfort and meets a new friend.
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – You Snooze… You Win!
December 19th, 2025
Why is Dennis eating cheese before bed? And what does that have to do with sleep?! We’ve got the questions AND answers in this amaZZZZing round of Two Whats?! And a Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about SLEEP?! Visit https://bit.ly/3owDW5a for more. Originally aired 8/18/23.
A Ten’er Takeover: The Kid’s Choice Episode
December 19th, 2025
It’s time for a Ten’er Takeover! An extra-special episode powered by our listeners and their favorite topics.
What was the first Video Game Console?
December 19th, 2025
Did people always love playing Video Games at home? How have Video Game Consoles evolved? What is the all-time greatest Video Game Console?
Where Has All the Friction Gone?| Part 3
December 19th, 2025
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Nick Cope’s Popcast – Christmas in the Junkyard
December 19th, 2025
Nick needs a Popcast plan – he has arrived at the wrong venue for his Christmas concert.
Tumble Mailbag: Your Questions about Language, Sandwiches, and Cats – and Our Oldest Patrons!
December 19th, 2025
We’re wrapping up 2025 with a final Mailbag episode, featuring some of our longest-running Patrons! Did you know, when you sign up to support Tumble on Patreon, you’ll get a personalized message from Marshall? And if you’ve been supporting us for years, we might just call you up to chat! We’ll meet our mysterious patron, MiloSloth and his family, and learn why they love to support the show.
Camel Riding Through the Sahara Desert of Morocco!
December 19th, 2025
Please note this episode was originally produced last year and has been thoughtfully recreated this year with updated storytelling and sound design.
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.
