Common Sense Media Review
By Crystal Stone
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Entertaining pod with everyone's favorite aardvark.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
After years of sharing stories through TV episodes, Arthur has turned to the world of podcasts in THE ARTHUR PODCAST. In this upbeat, educational podcast, we hear from familiar characters like Arthur, DW, Buster, and more as they navigate daily struggles, friendships, and school. Episodes tell stories of recent adventures from Arthur and friends, or discuss obstacles Arthur is currently facing at school or at home (like a new baby coming into his family). Episodes are meant to entertain families, while also teaching kids positive social-emotional lessons. Each episode features listener submissions, which parents can help kids submit through the podcast website.
Is It Any Good?
PBS strikes audio gold again, taking an established brand and well-known characters and translating this TV success into an entertaining audio series for the whole family. If you were worried when PBS announced the end of the decades-long animated series Arthur, you're in luck, because it's back and better than ever with The Arthur Podcast. And this time it's screen free! Kids will love reconnecting with their favorite aardvark and his friends, and parents who grew up with the beloved TV series are sure to feel a wonderful tinge of nostalgia while listening.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how THE ARTHUR PODCAST is based on the hit TV show Arthur. What's different about the stories when they're told on television versus on a podcast? If you watch an episode of Arthur and then listen to an episode of the podcast, can you compare what you like about each format?
Many episodes feature Arthur and his friends going on adventures or facing obstacles that force them to show courage and engage in teamwork. When is a time you've shown courage? Can you remember a time when teamwork helped you get through an obstacle in life?
Arthur discusses being stressed about spelling tests, competition between friends, and being worried about doing the right thing. Are there any stories or obstacles from The Arthur Podcast you can relate to? How did you handle similar situations?
Compassion for yourself and others is a common theme throughout the podcast. Why is this an important character strength?
Podcast Details
- Release date : October 20, 2022
- Genre : Storytelling
- Run time : 16 minutes
- Website : https://pbskids.org/arthur/podcast
- Production Companies and Networks : PBS Kids , GBH Kids , Gen-Z Media
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Adventures , Book Characters , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , School ( Middle School ) , Numbers and Letters
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Teamwork
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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