The best kids podcast episodes about… Superheroes
Children’s podcasts are a captivating and beneficial form of entertainment for young listeners. They’re immersive and (mostly) screen-free, with imaginative storytelling that sparks creativity and enhances critical thinking skills. Superhero-themed episodes, with their larger-than-life characters and exciting adventures, not only entertain but also inspire important values such as resilience and empathy. They cater to a wide range of ages, making them accessible and inclusive for all children.
We love the superhero genre, and below you can find a selection of 15 episodes that foster imagination and promote active listening to instilling moral values along with offering age-appropriate content, these audio adventures unleash the power of storytelling and engage young minds in exciting ways.
S16E06 – Bobby Wonder: The Mystery of the Blank Books
All the books in the Pflugerville Library are now blank. In fact, books EVERYWHERE are without words. What is going on!? Bobby Wonder & friends must get to the bottom of this spellbinding travesty.
Superheroes and the Pope
We’ve got writers Eve and Kaye talking about people around the world paying their respects to the Pope, the secret to a perfect bowling score, and some girls fighting for a change to their school uniform. There’s also going to be a big debate about whether Superman is the best superhero, and we’ll be hearing from a winner of this year’s series of Gladiators!
S16E05 – Bobby Wonder: The Confetti Conundrum
When Lucy Wow’s latest invention breaks and won’t stop shooting off confetti, it’s up to Bobby Wonder and Grabstack to solve the issue so celebrations in Pflugerville will stop be ruined by TOO MUCH CONFETTI.
WeWow on the Weekend (2/23/25)
Ultra Dennis and Ultra Reggie assemble their super-ultra superhero team, plus an encore of “All-Natural Superheroes Part 2” in this extra-super conclusion to SUPER WeWow on the Weekend! If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 6/30/24.
WeWow on the Weekend (2/22/25)
Dennis and Reggie pick superhero names, host a Q&A segment (that’s extra-super), and listen to an encore of “All-Natural Superheroes Part 1” on this extra-super episode of SUPER WeWow on the Weekend! If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! Originally aired 6/29/24.
Which came first, Marvel or DC?
Who started Marvel Comics? Who were the first Marvel Comic Book superheroes? Did Marvel Comics actually fail before making a heroic comeback?
CHRIS PACKHAM, SUSAN BROWNRIGG & JOEL ARCANJO: Superhero Plants, Wrong Tracks & The Impossible Fortress
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
What would your superpower be?
If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpower to be–and what would you call yourself? That’s what we asked kids for this special end-of-year episode, and we got some amazing answers! Some kids want to fly. Some want to go back in time. One wants to be able to draw everything perfectly the first time. And a surprising number of kids want a super ability to do math!
MATT LUCAS, KONNIE HUQ, VICKY COWIE & ANDY DAY: THE BOY WHO SLEPT THROUGH CHRISTMAS, CHILDREN FOR CHANGE, TALES FROM MUGGLESWICK WOOD & DINO DAD
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
WeWow Creepy Crawly Week 2024 – Day 4: The Return of Spider-Spider (10/24/24)
It’s Day 4 of WeWow Creepy Crawly Week! Who doesn’t love comic book superheroes? Dennis and Reggie tell their creepy crawly new cockroach friend a supernatural spider story, plus an encore of “Slingshot Spider!” Grownups, for more Halloween ideas and activities for your Wowzers, visit https://bit.ly/408pVeL!
Trick or Treat on Pumpkin Street: A Halloween Story for Kids
Knock, knock, knock! Who could that be? Open up the door…. "Trick or Treat!" All the little animals on Pumpkin Street are dressed in their Halloween costumes for a night of trick-or-treating. Superheroes, fairies, firefighters – even a chef. Join in the fall fun!
JACQUELINE WILSON & CHARLIE HIGSON: Star of the Show & Worst Superhero Ever
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
The Science of Bubbles
This is an encore episode, picked by our Patreon supporters. If you want to go vote for our next encore, just go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast to go vote! You don’t have to be a patreon supporter to vote, but it does help! Why do bubbles pop, and why do bubbles have shadows? We’re in double bubble trouble with two listener questions. Luckily, Dr. Bubbles is here to save the day! We’ll find out how a normal, everyman physicist named Justin Burton became a superhero bubble scientist, on a quest to make a scientifically proven recipe for giant bubbles. Along the way, we’ll discover the answers to our listeners’ bubbling curiosity. Hear from the inventor of edible bubbles, Li Wei Tan, in a bonus interview episode available on our ad-free Patreon feed! It’s available for just $1/month when you pledge to support Tumble at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. We’ll have free resources about bubbles on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com. If you want to buy tickets to our live event in West Stockbridge, go to bit.ly/TumbleLive! We’d love to see you there!
WeWow on the Weekend (6/30/24)
Ultra Dennis and Ultra Reggie assemble their super-ultra superhero team, plus an encore of “All-Natural Superheroes Part 2” in this extra-super conclusion to SUPER WeWow on the Weekend! If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For how to make your summer WOW, visit wondery.com/summerofwow.
WeWow on the Weekend (6/29/24)
Dennis and Reggie pick superhero names, host a Q&A segment (that’s extra-super), and listen to an encore of “All-Natural Superheroes Part 1” on this extra-super episode of SUPER WeWow on the Weekend! If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For how to make your summer WOW, visit wondery.com/summerofwow.
