Common Sense Media Review
By Yhoselin Gonzalez Balyan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Young female DJs talk life, music, and passions; empowering.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
GIRLS MAKE BEATS PODCAST highlights voices of young female DJs and aspiring DJs. Hosts are girls of all ages who are part of the Girls Make Beats non-profit organization that strives to empower girls to follow their dreams of becoming future DJs, music producers and engineers, in an industry that is still male dominated. Tween and teen hosts discuss topics that are relevant to their lives and interests which includes heavier topics like the gender gap, police brutality, and mental health, while also incorporating fun topics like new music and pop culture. Episodes stand alone and are in a talk-show format, allowing female DJs to voice their opinions, share their life experiences, and invite other female DJs to share their music.
Is It Any Good?
Uplifting, relatable and empowering to girls and women alike, this podcast amplifies the voice of creative and passionate girls who have a love for music and aren't afraid to speak their minds. Girls Make Beats Podcast features hosts of various ages and backgrounds who lead discussions in a talk show format. Episodes touch on a range of topics that are relevant to tweens and teens (gender gap, mental health, climate change, racial inequality) and to future "girl bosses" (entrepreneurship, self-empowerment, music production) of the world.
Although the podcast is geared toward tween and teenage girls, adults and listeners of all identities gain exposure to the lives and opinions of girls from diverse backgrounds who have differing opinions. Ultimately, the female hosts bond through their shared interest in music production and their involvement with the Girls Make Beats non-profit organization. Hosts create a safe and supportive space for other girls to feel heard and understood. The audio can sometimes sound a bit muffled since each girl is recording from different places, but what lacks in audio quality is made up for in content and authenticity.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Girls Make Beats Podcast supports and inspires girls and women. What did you notice about how the girls spoke to each other? What do you admire about the girls and women in your life? How can you share this admiration with them?
How does racial inequality and racism affect you and your peers in your day-to-day lives?
Social media plays a significant role in increasing your brand awareness. How can social media be used in a productive way?
Podcast Details
- Release date : February 19, 2021
- Genre : Music
- Run time : 30 minutes
- Website : https://www.girlsmakebeats.org/podcast
- Host : Girls Make Beats
- Production Company and Network : Independent
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : School ( High School , Middle School ) , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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