Best Story Podcasts for Kids of All Ages

Last updated: July 11, 2023

Gather 'round, everybody: It's storytime! Whether you're looking for screen-free entertainment for your kids or for something to keep the whole family engaged, story-based podcasts are spellbinding fun. Fairy tales, adventure, mystery, and more -- kids of all ages will be captivated by these great shows. Explore new worlds, follow along with a hero's journey, or listen to folklore from different cultures and areas of the world. The best part? Your kids can easily listen to these stories from anywhere! Once you're done here, check out Kids' Podcasts That Promote Learning and Podcasts for Kids by Kids to find more shows your kids will love.

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Circle Round

age 2+

Diverse folktales boast star-worthy cast, great messages.

Storytelling WBUR (Average run time: 19 minutes)

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Bearily Bear Stories

age 3+

Reimagined fairytales are more diverse and inclusive.

Kids & Family Independent (Average run time: 11 minutes)

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Thomas & Friends Storytime

age 3+

Adventurous trains learn lessons while working and playing.

Kids & Family Gullane (Thomas) Limited (Average run time: 10 minutes)

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Girl Tales

age 4+

Reimagined fairy tales ditch the "damsel in distress" trope.

Storytelling Cordelia Studios (Average run time: 20 minutes)

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Story Village with Aunti Oni

age 4+

Diverse folktales, poems, and songs with moral lessons.

Storytelling Oni Lasana Productions (Average run time: 9 minutes)

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African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

age 5+

Traditional African stories for young kids; strong values.

Storytelling ABF Creative (Average run time: 7 minutes)

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Cuentos Increíbles

age 5+

Imaginative Spanish-language stories teach valuable lessons.

Storytelling Sonoro (Average run time: 7 minutes)

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Little Stories Everywhere

age 5+

Imaginative tales engage, show integrity, some diversity.

Storytelling Wondery , Wondery Kids (Average run time: 18 minutes)

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Once Upon a Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast

age 5+

Storytelling pod teaches Muslim traditions, moral values.

Storytelling Independent (Average run time: 20 minutes)

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PJ Library Presents: Afternoons with Mimi

age 5+

Sweet story pod celebrates family & Jewish traditions.

Kids & Family PJ Library (Average run time: 9 minutes)

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Stories Podcast

age 5+

Classic tales and original stories with moral lessons.

Storytelling Wondery , Stories Podcast (Average run time: 25 minutes)

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What If World - Stories for Kids

age 5+

Stories based on kid-submitted questions with life lessons.

Storytelling Independent (Average run time: 20 minutes)

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Adventures of Cairo

age 6+

A thoughtful young boy learns life lessons in the big city.

Kids & Family Wondery , ABF Creative (Average run time: 15 minutes)

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The Arabian Nights

age 6+

Engaging reimagining of Middle Eastern folktales for kids.

Kids & Family Spotify , Neon Hum Media (Average run time: 20 minutes)

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Cultureverse

age 8+

Modern takes on diverse cultural folktales; light peril.

Storytelling Studio Ochenta , TRAX from PRX (Average run time: 20 minutes)

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Eleanor Amplified

age 8+

Reporter seeks truth in suspenseful pod with mild violence.

Storytelling WHYY (Average run time: 15 minutes)

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Greeking Out

age 8+

Greek myths packed with action, humor, and lots of battles.

Storytelling National Geographic Kids (Average run time: 24 minutes)

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Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

age 8+

Modern take on Grimm fairy tales with some scares, peril.

Storytelling Pinna (Average run time: 20 minutes)

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Stoopkid Stories

age 8+

Stories of family and friendship set in Black communities.

Kids & Family Independent (Average run time: 16 minutes)

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The Mayan Crystal

age 8+

Mayan folklore-inspired adventure, light peril.

Storytelling Gen-Z Media , Wondery (Average run time: 15 minutes)

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