Some are even made in collaboration with real kids.
Best What If Scenarios: What If World
Fosters creativity and imagination in young listeners.
Questions are submitted by real kids.
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Each episode teaches about different subjects.
Older kids and teens may not enjoy it.
Some episodes are lacking in educational content.
Active listening isnt promoted so your kid may zone out.
and renders them into fun and entertaining stories.
Best Debates: Smash Boom Best
Teaches kids how to defend ideas.
Encourages discussion after the episode.
Educational value with fun topics.
May go over the head of some younger listeners.
Can be distracting for the driver.
The fun part is in the subject matter since this show doesnt waste any time on boring topics.
Most episodes are around 30 minutes.
Best Science Podcast: Wow in the World
Educational and entertaining content.
Family-friendly topics suitable for kids and adults.
Full of fun humor and banter.
Some topics are too complex for younger listeners.
Doesnt provide enough depth on some subjects.
High energy delivery can be distracting for the driver.
Wow in the World is ideal if you have science-minded kids or your family likes learning.
Best Trivia: Trivia for Kids
Play together or competitively.
May be too distracting for the driver.
Can be frustrating for younger listeners.
The answers are presented afterward, with fun banter and jokes interspersed throughout.
Best Game Show: The Big Fib
Promotes critical thinking.
Both entertaining and educational.
Active participation can be distracting for the driver.
Some younger kids will struggle with the format.
The game show format isnt for everyone.
Each episode is about 25 minutes long, with hundreds to choose from.
Best Comedy and Songs by Kids: Story Pirates
Stories are written by real kids.
High production quality with professional actors.
Your kids can submit their own stories.
Older kids may not be as engaged.
Some stories and jokes are difficult to understand.
Ahoy, family road-trippers!
Episode lengths vary, but they typically run less than 20 minutes each.
Best Serial Mystery: The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
Performed by actual kids.
Serialized format is great for long road trips.
Story is too complex for younger listeners.
Themes may be too dark for some kids.
Need to listen to the episodes in order.
This serialized mystery podcast features a middle-school-aged cast, making it especially relatable for kids.
Best Question and Answer: But Why
Fun and informative.
Teens and adults may lose interest.
Some topics are too complex.
If your kids favorite words seem to be, But why?
then this is the perfect podcast to load up for a long road trip.
Updated monthly, each episode answers questions from real kids, so the topics are of genuine interest.
Best Science Podcast for Kids: Tumble
Covers a diverse range of topics.
Includes interviews with experts.
Family-friendly topics that also keep adults engaged.
Some concepts will be too complex for younger listeners.
Requires some focus to follow the more complex topics.
Not great if your family isnt interested in science.
Tumble combines exciting and engaging storytelling with real science, so its entertaining while sneakily adding facts and information.
Plus, the episodes are digestible for shorter trips, with most lasting under 30 minutes.
Best Anthology Storytelling: Welcome to Night Vale
Engaging storytelling.
Full of dark humor and clever writing.
Plot can be tough to follow for younger listeners.
Some themes may be unsuitable for young kids.
The driver may not be able to follow as it requires attention.
This podcast features a radio show-style narrative with darker and more complex themes best suited to teenagers and adults.
Each story is self-contained and focused on the titular setting of Night Vale and its quirky and interesting inhabitants.
With over 200 episodes, this one is great, especially for long road trips.
you could look forward to two new episodes each month.
Best Journalistic Non-fiction: This American Life
High quality journalistic work and narration.
Covers a wide range of subjects.
Hour-long episodes can fail to hold the interest of young kids.
Some themes are too complex for young kids.
Some episodes arent family-friendly.
Best Fairy Tales and Fables: Storynory
Delivers rich storytelling with high quality narration.
Covers a wide range of cultures and literary styles.
Many stories include a lesson or moral.
Limited interactivity leads to passive listening.
Varying age appropriateness across episodes.
Some themes are too complex for younger listeners.
Best Bedtime Stories: Story Time
Creates a cozy, calming atmosphere.
Covers a variety of themes.
Encourages kids to use their imaginations.
Primarily aimed at younger listeners.
Not a lot of educational content.
Over 100 existing episodes, but no new ones.
The narration is rich and captivating, which helps younger kids visualize the stories and spur their own imaginations.
Best Music and Stories: Ear Snacks
Fun musical elements.
Episodes are short and sweet.
Parents will enjoy the wit and humor.
Some older teens may not find it engaging.
Some sections require parental interaction.
Music features heavily in each episode, including sing-along segments and other interactive content.
