Parent info: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings is recommended for ages 6-10. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Education and Emotional Health for kids. Launched in 2020, it has 5 seasons.
Endings & Beginnings (Part 2) 🌅🌱 Welcome back to Big Emotions! It's our final episode! Change like this can bring excitement, sadness, pride, and hope - sometimes all at once. In Part 2 of our season finale, we explore the emotional waves that come with endi…
Endings & Beginnings (Part 1) 🌅🌱 Welcome back to Big Emotions! Life is full of endings and beginnings - like the start of your emotional story, and the ending of our series! Each one can bring excitement, sadness, pride, and hope all at once. In this first p…
Love & Sadness (Part 2) ❤️😢 Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we saw in Part 1, love pulls us toward others, where sadness draws us inward to reflect. In Part 2, we explore how these two emotions often arrive together - and how we can support others and oursel…
Love & Sadness (Part 1) ❤️😢 Welcome back to Big Emotions! We're feeling all squishy this week, as we dive into two of the strongest emotions of all. Love is powerful, joyful, and comforting - and when it changes or we feel its absence, sadness often follows. …
Embarrassment & Pride (Part 2) 😳🏆 Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we learnt in part 1, embarrassment and pride both shape how we see ourselves - and in part 2, we dive deeper into these self-conscious emotions. You'll hear more amazing stories from Kids Lis…
Embarrassment & Pride (Part 1) 😳🏆 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're hiding behind the sofa, and then jumping in front of the camera! Embarrassment and pride might seem like opposites, but they're really two sides of the same coin. Both are "self-…
Belonging & Independence (Part 2) 🫂🚀 Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we explored in Part 1, Belonging means finding friends and places that celebrate you for who you are. Independence is about trusting yourself, making your own choices, and embracing your u…
Belonging & Independence (Part 1) 🫂🚀 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're thinking about ourselves in a group, or what it feels like when we strike out on our own. We'll discover how belonging means being part of a group that accepts and values you,…
Anger & Forgiveness (Part 2) 😡🕊️ Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we saw in part 1, anger can flare up in a moment, but forgiveness has the power to calm the storm. In Part 2, we go even deeper into how these two emotions work together - with more stories, p…
Anger & Forgiveness (Part 1) 😡🕊️ Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week's focus is on two emotions that can make us feel full of rage, but then make us feel lighter than ever! Anger can feel like a volcano ready to blow - but it's also a signal that somethi…
Jealousy & Openness (Part 2) 😒💛 Welcome back to Big Emotions! In Part 1 of Jealousy & Openness, we explored the sting of jealousy and the pull of envy - and learned how these tricky emotions can actually guide us toward what matters most. Now in Part 2, we l…
Jealousy & Openness (Part 1) 😒💛 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're diving into jealousy and envy, which we know can be tricky feelings - they can sting, make us compare ourselves to others, or worry we'll lose someone important to us. But they can…
Fear & Bravery (Part 2) 😱🦸 Welcome back to Big Emotions! Bravery doesn't mean never feeling afraid - it's about feeling fear and moving forward anyway. In Part 2 of Fear and Bravery, we hear more incredible stories from Kids Listen shows about facing fears, …
Fear & Bravery (Part 1) 😱🦸 Welcome to Big Emotions! A brand new podcast where we show you that emotions aren't something to fear, they're something to feel. And speaking of fear…fear & bravery might seem like total opposites, but they're actually deeply conn…
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help…
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help…
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help…
Ready to find your new favorite podcasts? It's a Summer Sampler time! MASHUPS is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children's podcasts. Because summer is a great time to try out new things, we thought you might enjoy…
This season finale has a few games for you to play along with, and they are all about ears. That's because our Kids Listen friends are none other than Ear Snack's Andrew & Polly mashed up with Little News Ears' Dan Buck, Genesis and little Addie. Ears - a perf…
These two storytellers turned this episode of Mashups into a spontaneous spectacle. Dorktales Storytime voice actor Jonathan Cormur joins forces with Stories for Wonderful Children's Dan Wendelin. Together they improv their way to a wonderfully dorky story mad…
On this episode of Mashups you will meet two podcasts that are passionate about our kids' future. Join Kids Pod's Aimee Chan and Jack to the future's Jack as we play a game of scattergories. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-u…
Meet two engaging podcasts that invite you to be on their shows. Join us for a sound guessing game with Mystery Recipe's Molly Birnbaum and Chad Chenail and At Your Level's Ari Kelly, Chloe Wesson, Swara Viswanath and our Mashups host (and Ari's mom), Tal Kell…
These two podcasts teach us a lot about ourselves, through our past and through the foods we eat. The Past and the Curious' Mick Sullivan joins us for a mashup game of 'fun facts' along with Hannah Fordin and Harry Rosenblum of Time for Lunch. Harry's kids Mox…
Meet two mindfulness podcasts. Our friends Noah of Like You and Marjorie of Best Day Yet, along with her kids North and Amelie join us. What kind of game do you think we could play with two mindfulness podcasts? We start off with a highlight they each share sh…
It's time to have more kids on our show! Katie Stone, Executive Producer of The Children's Hour brings some of her crew to join Emma and Xavier of Curious Conversations. We had a lot of fun playing together, we hope you'll join us and play along. We start off …
Do you love stories? In this episode you meet two inspiring tale tellers. Our friends Rebecca Cunnigham Executive Producer and Host of Girl Tales and Kathleen Pelley - Author, Scottish Storyteller and Speaker are challenged in a storytelling game of idioms. Wo…
Meet two news podcasts. Would you rather play reporter and ask the questions or be in the spotlight? We thought it might be fun for you to play along with how news is made. Our friends Leela and Lyndee of Newsy Pooloozi have news of their own - they had to cha…
Meet two smart podcasts that make learning fun! The Good Words Podcast's Lynn and Cool Facts About Animals' Ali and her kids Grady, Clara & Teddy bring their collective wit, acumen and phat lexicon to the table. See if you can play along and test your knowledg…
Mashups is a new podcast, brought to you by Kids Listen, that introduces you to some of our talented friends. We want you to get a taste of these kidcasts and their pods. In each episode we 'mash up' two KL podcasts, first through an introductory clip, then a …
Get in the 'back to school' mindset and have a listen. Eight of us Kids Listen member podcasts created a short offering on the theme of this year's return to school as a sampling for you and your family. Collaborators in the order in which they appear in the e…
Get in the 'back to school' mindset and have a listen. Eight of us Kids Listen member podcasts created a short offering on the theme of this year's return to school as a sampling for you and your family. Collaborators in the order in which they appear in the e…
In this episode, we hear from Jonathan Cormur, host and storyteller of the Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Travel back in time to listen to "The Dorktales Broadcasting System" radio broadcast about the life of Hedy Lamarr! Who knew that Hollywood's famous film st…
Do you like to say the words, Activity Books? Do you like all the puzzles and games found in Activity Books? Then you'll love comedy musician Mike Phirman's new album titled, "Activity Books". In this episode you'll get to hear one of the songs from his new E…
Today, we hear from Story On, a podcast about creating and sharing stories. Laura talks about how she created a silly story about friendship. Then, she shares the story "Dotty and Stripes Forever." Dotty and Stripes are a mismatched pair of socks. Stripes g…
What's more fun than playing video games? Listening to this video games episode of course! Ari interviews [minecraft.net]Minecraft's Rebecca Gordius, plays out some "would you rather" scenarios in the Virtual Beastro and nerds out about how video games affec…
Celebrate Earth Day with Nature Just Got Real, and then head to KidsListen.org for the activity
Noodle Loaf brings fun music games for kids about fresh fruit and drums of the world. After (or during) the show, make your own homemade drum using your imagination and/or inspiration from one of the linked tutorials below. Then search "Noodle Loaf" in your …
In this episode, we hear from Jonathan Cormur, host and storyteller of the Dorktales Storytime Podcast. This episode features one of the podcasts, "Hidden Heroes of History" episodes on Louis Armstrong. It's a tale of Mississippi river boats, parasol parades a…
Enjoy this episode and then head over to KidsListen.org for a quick fun lesson on how to get spooky on your own.
This week, we hear from Story On, a podcast about creating and sharing stories. In this episode, Laura talks about the different elements commonly found in fairy tales. Then, she shares her fairy tale "Beware the Flowers of the Forest." Farmer Wyatt and his…
Fina Mendoza, the ten-year-old daughter of a congressman from California, solves mysteries on Capitol Hill. Fina has a new mystery on her hands. Her entire fourth grade is competing with fifth graders in a reading competition to see who can read the most pages…
Noodle Loaf brings fun music games for kids about weird picnics, forts and more. This episode contains rhythm activities, drawing games, singalong songs and might even improve your rap skills. Be sure to check out the link to find activities inspired by the …
What How World: Tell Your Own Story!…
This week's episode features a tale from the podcast Stories for Wonderful Children about a boy named Akuro. He longs for friends, but struggles with shyness. When he learns of the Japanese legend of 1,000 origami cranes, he believes that he has found a way to…
Edgar the Egret needs a vacation! He decides to fly to a tropical Caribbean Island. The only problem is, Edgar can't speak the Spanish language. Perhaps a bilingual mockingbird can help him make friends with a local Caballo. Special guests Evan & Vanessa Blum …
In this episode, we learn about maps for Cole of Toronto, Canada. Why do we need maps? Why is making a map of earth so difficult? What is the most expensive map in the world and why is it so expensive?…
This episode of The Good Words Podcast talks about the word,…
In this episode, we talk about the importance of Warrior Kids exercising their voices and about issues important to them.
What's the strangest food you've ever eaten? I bet these gourmet guests have got you beat. Meet Create A Cook's Lilah and James and Time For Lunch's Harry Rosenblum and his daughter Moxie. Two of our favorite segments are back - play Musician or Food & Trippin…
In this episode, we hear a story from the Purple Rocket Podcast - Lilly and the Bye Bye Bad Glove. Lilly, a girl who's sick of dealing with all the challenges in her day. But when she finds a magical glove that allows her to snap past all the hard stuff, she l…
Would you like to be a legend? To have people tell stories about you long after you're gone? Would you like to be "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? This Newbery Award-winning classic is our Book Club for Kids pick this week. Our readers are from Anne Beers Ele…
SG Wilson, host of This Week in the Multiverse, interviews everybody's favorite anti-Santa, Krampus. Afterwards, learn some of SG's tips and tricks so you can start interviewing people (and monsters like Krampus) too!
As we near the holiday season, we are excited to share with you one of our favorite episodes of the year...the episode all about family! So far this is one of our favorite songs we've made for this podcast, and we are so excited for you to sing it with us! PLU…
In this episode, we hear from Buttons & Figs, a podcast for kids about playing with words.…
Today we will celebrate Thanksgiving by revisiting a funny and festive turkey story. We will join all the other fancy turkeys at the annual Gobble Gala. Things at the gala are going quite smoothly until a bizarre bird arrives. Let's find out who this mysteriou…
This episode is about places that used to be and which are now covered up by something new.…
Macho Supreme is the toughest Space Marine in the whole Imagine Neighborhood. In this episode, he's getting ready for the Space Marines Annual Smelling Bee! But there's just one problem: Macho is full of worries. And when Macho's worries get out of control, th…
Looking for a way to talk about the election without getting mired in politics? Today's episode is the perfect solution. Fina Mendoza, the daughter of a congressman, is assigned a Genius Project that lets students pick the topic they'd like to research and pr…
Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unrav…
In this episode, you will hear from Stoopkid Stories, a new kid's podcast of original stories written and narrated by Melly told through the eyes of 7 young and amazing characters. This episode is about the dancing duo, The BB Twins, who became a viral sensati…
REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions …
You are just in time to join Digger the Dog, Birdie, and Angie for a trip to the County Fair!!! We will eat some great food, go on some fun rides and even win a BIG prize!!! Sing along to "The County Fair Song" and then laugh along to some jokes about the fair…
This episode features 13 year old creative rockstar Jasper's story seed about a 74 foot tall detective. His author match: Chris Grabenstein, author of the NYTimes bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series! Join our host Betsy Bird and listen in as Jasper vis…
Today, Lindz talks to Lily and Kaia, the masterminds behind The Butterfly Effect, a national art project bringing awareness to child detention. They talk about how to use art as a tool for activism, how they started The Butterfly Effect, and, of course, their …
Cool Facts About Animals presents Thorny Devils. Discover cool facts about the thorny devil, including what it eats, what it poops, its unique way of drinking water, and its many, many defense mechanisms. You'll also learn about something called capillary acti…
This week in the multiverse, we're making song parodies, and you can too. It's easier than you think. Head over to KidsListen.org for a full lesson/instruction for making your own. You'll probably want to do a bunch!
This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories about alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show springboards from a live interview w…
Cat and dog, fish and hamster,
Did you know that scientists need our help tracking Bumblebees?…
Today we're with Marjorie from Best Day Yet and taking the kayaks out for a turtle hunt.…
Hola Amigos! Today we'll be venturing out into the wonderful world of feelings and emotions! We'll have a fun lesson together, followed by a very special song song, and last but not least we'll join our friends Mrs. Elephant and Mr. Mouse as they look at pic…
A song from April Eight that you can make your own! Add as many instruments as you want, or as you can remember! Is it a song or a game? You decide!
This episode features the story of Annie Edson Taylor, who was the first person to successfully survive Niagara Falls in a barrel.…
This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories about alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show springboards from a story, "Scary Mo…
This episode centers around the fear of the number 13, "triskaidekaphobia." Host Lynn Hickernell discusses this phenomenon, and other superstitions and phobias, with an excerpt from the Kids Listen podcast, "Unspookable," a "Say What?!?" segment about the exp…
Today, we join Lindz Amer, Host of Activist, You! and 12 year-old LGBTQ+ activist and Drag Kid Desmond Napoles aka Desmond is Amazing! They talk about the LGBTs, Desmond's activist inspiration, and his favorite drag queen! After Lindz talks to Desmond, we're g…
Have you ever thought you'd like to do more for birds than just fill up the bird feeder? Today, we are making a Bird Home Improvement Center. It's a little like a store where birds can come and get some building materials to assist with their nest building. I …
Let's go back in time to 1825 and visit the Erie Canal! We will ride on the back of our friendly tour guide Sal the Mule and learn all about the history of this man-made river. We will sing a fun river tune and learn about how water lock systems work!
It's one of those moments in history when we'd just rather escape in a giant peach. It's a discussion of Roald Dahl's first book for kids "James and the Giant Peach." Public radio's Cash Peters is celebrity reader. Students from Equitas Academy Charter Middle …
Episode Description: Join us in the Recipe Lab to melt some stretchy science. After we answer this age old question it's time for the cheesiest stand up set in town!
Tell me: what do you know about seeds?…
This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories about alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show springboards from a play, "The Perfe…
Stories of the walking dead permeate many cultures, but have you ever wondered if zombies could actually exist? On this episode of Unspookable, we'll ask what exactly is a zombie? Where did the word come from? And why are they so popular today? Recommended for…
Aaron's World is a fun and imaginative science-themed audio adventure for kids. It's a 50-episode story that follows the time-traveling adventures of a little boy and his trusty computer companion, as they explore the prehistoric world. In this sample episode,…
In episode 83, we learn about snakes, thanks to a fantastic listener suggestion from Stowe of North Bend, Washington. Stowe wants to know what snakes eat, can snakes climb, and do snakes bite? We are going to answer all his questions with the help of Dr. Ben…
In this episode, listen to the first part of the story Ginormous, a tall tale about a boy who discovers that he has inherited the powers of the American tall-tale legend Paul Bunyan, the famed lumberjack. Listen to the episode here.…
Fina Mendoza, our 10-year-old detective, is stuck at home. Her teacher has assigned a living history project: keep a coronavirus journal for future historians to use a primary source. Listening to this first day's entry, we learn that her congressman father is…
There once was a little girl who loved to play outside. Each day the weather would change and the little girl would find an exciting new way to play outside. But what happens when the weather is thunder and lightning?…
Today's episode is all about fruits, and how to say them in Spanish! Join Evan and Vanessa for a fun lesson and a fruit filled sing along! Then at the end of the episode we'll join our friends Mrs. Elephant and Mr. Mouse on an exciting trip to visit a fruit …
Willowwood and her brother Scritch are all stuck inside. But they are not just kids, they are also gnomes! So what do gnomes do for fun? You'll find out!…
In this episode we talk about if your family would like to have super hearing or super sight and give you a Superhero Creation worksheet to do together!
In this episode, specially updated for the Covid-19 pandemic, Miss Lynn talks about, "edifying." Includes recurring segments, "Ads that Subtract," "Say What?!?" about the expression, "A rising tide lifts all boats," and a "Do Over" discussion with family thera…
"What if you had the power to bake your feelings into a cookie? It would be wonderful! Unless you were having a bad day... Leilani reviews Bakers Magic by Diane Zahler…
Join Cool Facts About Animals for this special Earth Day episode about extinct animals! Learn about two animals that have gone extinct, one that is close to extinction, and one that scientists thought was extinct, but isn't! The CFAA Crew also give you lots of…
Today, we join Lindz Amer, Host of Activist, You! and 10 year-old environmental activist Ryan Hickman of Ryan's Recycling! They talk about proper recycling technique, Ryan's favorite kind of donut, and how we can get rid of the big trash island in the ocean! A…
Tanner toad greets a new friend with the customary "Hello!" Since the other toad doesn't respond, Tanner tries a different approach.
The Moon's Side of the Story is an original story that tells the long history of human technology, up to and including the moon landing. All of this is told from the MOON'S perspective. How will the moon react when the creatures that have been doing all the we…
Myrtle is a houseplant. She lives on a shelf and spends her days looking out the window, longing to go outside. One day Myrtle's wish comes true! Let's tag along with our foliage friend on this tree-mendous adventure. Then afterward we have an EPIC Nature Scav…
In this Girl Tales episode, kid scientist, Nova turns into a moon rock and meets the real life NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson! Learn about how the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission were able to enter the moon's orbit and how Katherine Johnson helped s…
On this episode we sail in a sieve to the land of Edward Gorey, with author Lori Mortensen to show us the way. Ms. Mortensen just released a biography of Gorey titled, "Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey." On this episode you'll get to hear about Gore…
After moving to a new home, Winfield the wheel chair decides to help Brian find new friends. Will the magical chair find them at a colorful park?
On today's episode, two robots travel to a planet to explore, but end up confronting a strange alien who lives there. The problem is: The story cuts off before the robots can figure out what to do! It's up to you, the listener, to finish the story! Send in you…
A series of interactive music themed games to get you
In this episode, kid scientist, Nova travels to Norway in 2014 to become Malala Yousafzai's microphone as she accepts the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn all about how microphones work and Malala's fight for girls' education. Plus! Make your own megaphone with just p…
This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories that aim to find laughs and thrills in the idea of alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of …
On this episode of Unspookable we look back at The Black Plague and other historical pandemics to see how working together and trusting science can help in times of confusion. Recommended for middle graders ages 8+.
Today we will celebrate April Fools Day by telling jokes, playing pranks, singing a song and even hearing some foolish "fake" facts. There will be lots of fun friends stopping by, including real-life listeners just like you. It's sure to be the best April Fool…
In this episode, we learn about lightning and thunder. What causes lightning? How hot is lightning? Can you have lightning without rain? Can you have thunder without lightning? Olivia interviews Greg, a meteorologist, to ask him some questions about light…
Today we're teaching you a 20 second hand washing song that you can sing every time you wash your hands. This song was inspired by the ancient practice of loving kindness, and it reminds us to take a moment to wish ourselves and our worlds kind thoughts.
Aaron's World is a fun and imaginative science-themed audio adventure for kids. It's a 50-episode story that follows the time-traveling adventures of a little boy and his trusty computer companion, as they explore the prehistoric world. In this sample episode,…
The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there's even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration.…
Timestorm is a serialized audio fiction podcast about time-traveling twins from Newark, New Jersey. In this episode, Alexa and Beni Ventura are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel throu…
Today, Tumble is sharing their episode, The Case of the Sparkly Minerals.…
A special Kids Listen Activity Podcast Episode of Little Bedtime Stories! Check KidsListen.org for more, and accompanying activities!
Khalil, Novaun, Kyle, Kofi, and Joseph from Watkins Elementary on Capitol Hill discuss Kwame Alexander's Newbery Award winning novel about brothers and basketball "The Crossover" with host Kitty Felde.…
In this episode, host Lynn Hickernell explains the word, "fungible" with excerpts from the book Henry Ford's Own Story by Rose Wilder Lane, a "Do Over" about "The Popular Girls," and concluding song, "Black Socks." As always, it also includes, "GET IT?!?!?"
We are coming up on our 100th episode, and this one is one of our most popular of all time, and for good reason. We get to speak with Dr. Schmidt, who invented the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. Do you kow how he invented that index? He got stung. A lot. And then t…
Two tales connected by bridges. First, Emily Roebling winds up as a lead engineer in the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the first American woman to find herself in such a position.…
For years Kids Listen has been the leader in kid-focused podcasts, and over the next little while we're coming to a podcatcher near you with an extra layer of engagement. As parents and kids adjust to spending more time at home, we'll be offering some favorite…
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