Common Sense Media Review
By Robert Yaniz Jr.
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Podcast from the well-known show features positive messages.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
DINOSAUR TRAIN: RIDE ALONG ADVENTURES finds kids' favorite dino characters -- Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, and Don -- as they travel on a train through space and time and encounter new and interesting creatures. Oftentimes, the story centers on a specific event, such as a friend's birthday or a dinosaur egg that's about to hatch. As an extension of the Dinosaur Train animated TV series, the podcast aims to attract a similar audience of preschool children. Featuring many of the same voice actors, the production quality matches most other Pinna shows. Its short runtime makes it ideal for occupying kids on a short commute or satisfying their entertainment craving with a quick screen-free morsel throughout the day.
Is It Any Good?
Given its gentle stories and characters, Dinosaur Train: Ride Along Adventures is best suited for the youngest listeners. Adults eager to expose their kids to a positive influence will love what this podcast has to offer. Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, and Don are perfect avatars for kids who want to imagine themselves on a journey aboard the Dinosaur Train. And The Conductor and other adult characters complement them with patience, compassion, and excitement of their own.
The tales of friendship, community, and teamwork incorporate life lessons as well as facts about dinosaurs. But often these episodes wind up feeling so low-stakes that they could lose listener interest midway through the journey. It's a great screen-free activity to ease parent guilt and keep kids occupied with their favorite characters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the characters in Dinosaur Train: Ride Along Adventures are dinosaurs that are fun and happy and love to learn. How is this depiction different from some other shows or movies with dinosaurs?
Dinosaur Train: Ride Along Adventures focuses heavily on the community the different dinosaurs have built. What kinds of tasks might require teamwork to accomplish effectively? Why is teamwork an important character strength when it comes to building community?
What are some new dinosaur facts you've learned throughout this podcast?
This podcast comes from a well-known TV and movie series. What's different about listening to your favorite characters on a podcast instead of seeing them on a screen? What are some positive things about an audio-only version of this series?
Podcast Details
- Release date : March 9, 2022
- Genre : Kids & Family
- Run time : 10 minutes
- Website : https://pinna.fm/library/kids-shows/pinna-podcasts/dinosaur-train-ride-along-adventures
- Production Company and Network : Pinna
- Pricing structure : Free to try, Paid (The first episode is available for free, but other episodes require a subscription of $3.99/month.)
- Topics : Animals ( Dinosaurs )
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Teamwork
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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