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Great Podcasts for Tweens and Teens

Do your tweens and teens never put down their phones? Are they constantly plugged into a game or glued to a TV? According to our research, the answer is probably yes! We know finding a balance between screen time and screen-free time can be a struggle. Podcasts are a nice solution to help your tweens and teens turn off the screens while keeping them entertained (and out of your hair). Whether it's discussing relatable challenges, the newest trends, or news that affects their worlds and the world around them, these engaging podcasts are sure to empower, inspire, and inform the next generation. Before you go, take a look at Helpful Podcasts for Teens and Podcasts for Kids by Kids for more suggestions your tweens and teens will love.

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Nightingale

age 8+

Teens with cancer go on a magical adventure; heavy themes.

Production company: Gen-Z Media (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful

age 8+

Educating and empowering pod for young girls and teens.

Production company: Rebel Girls (Average run time: 8 minutes)
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Ídolos

age 8+

Spanish-language pod tells stories of American musicians.

Production company: Podium Podcast (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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A Kids Book About: The Podcast

age 8+

Important relevant topics tackled, some difficult content.

Production company: A Kids Company About (Average run time: 18 minutes)
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Six Minutes

age 9+

Fun mystery adventure; themes of family and self discovery.

Production company: Gen-Z Media , Wondery Kids (Average run time: 8 minutes)
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Seis Minutos

age 9+

Suspenseful adventure for the whole family; light peril.

Production company: Gen-Z Media , Wondery Kids (Average run time: 6 minutes)
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The Holidays

age 9+

Relatable family comedy centers tween experience.

Production company: GoKidGo (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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The Rez

age 9+

Futuristic sci-fi pod emphasizes kindness and empathy.

Production company: Gen-Z Media (Average run time: 17 minutes)
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Welcome to Night Vale

age 9+

Sci-fi radio show combines spookiness and humor.

Production company: Night Vale Presents (Average run time: 26 minutes)
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Flyest Fables

age 9+

Fantasy series centers Black characters, real-life lessons.

(Average run time: 17 minutes)
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American Girl: The Smart Girl's Podcast

age 9+

Talk show for tween and teen girls; promotes book series.

Production company: American Girl , Talk to Jess , Cloud10 (Average run time: 35 minutes)
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Tara Tremendous

age 9+

Courage and love triumph in female superhero's adventures.

Production company: Wonkybot (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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age 9+

Step-by-step guide to creating a podcast for older kids.

Production company: Gen-Z Media , Wondery (Average run time: 5 minutes)
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The Genius Generation

age 10+

Inspiring interviews with young inventors, entrepreneurs.

Production company: TRAX from PRX (Average run time: 12 minutes)
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Ooh You're In Trouble

age 10+

Stories of rebellion and rule breaking prompt discussions.

Production company: TRAX from PRX , Mortified Media (Average run time: 25 minutes)
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The Big Melt

age 10+

Teens discuss climate change with experts and parents.

Production company: Gen-Z Media , Wondery (Average run time: 28 minutes)
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Dream Breachers

age 9+

Reality-bending adventure perfect for older kids and tweens.

Production company: Pinna (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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Girls Make Beats Podcast

age 10+

Young female DJs talk life, music, and passions; empowering.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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Canción Exploder

age 10+

Spanish-language pod goes behind the music.

Production company: Adonde Media (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Milky Way Underground

age 10+

Dream-like journey mirrors real life issues; heavier topics.

Production company: TRAX from PRX (Average run time: 20 minutes)