The Best Podcasts for 10-Year-Olds: A Few Of Our Favorites on KidsPod
If you have a curious, creative, or highly opinionated 10-year-old at home (just me?), you already know they are hungry for stories, big ideas, mysteries, and things that genuinely make them laugh. That is exactly why we built KidsPod. It is a safe, simple place where kids can explore audio that stretches their imagination and actually holds their attention.
Below are a few of our favorite shows for this age group. These are the series our own kids reach for, the ones they talk about long after the episode ends. And of course, you can find LOADS MORE inside the KidsPod app.
For the Mystery Lovers
Opal Watson: Private Eye: A clever and engaging mystery series where a sharp young detective solves cases filled with clues, twists, and family secrets.
Dogood Detectives: Sibling sleuths Nora and Trey take on mysteries in their beach town using teamwork, sharp thinking, and well-placed clues.
Left Arm Treasure Society: Jonas discovers clues to a decades-old missing baseball treasure hidden in his grandfather’s house and sets out on a thrilling hunt with his friends.
Iowa Chapman and the Last Dog: A heartfelt futuristic adventure about a brave girl and the last remaining dog as they search for hope in a changed world.
Hank the Cowdog: A funny, family-friendly mystery adventure podcast where Hank (played by Matthew McConaughey), a lovable but clueless ranch dog who calls himself the Head of Ranch Security, tries to solve problems on the ranch with plenty of chaos and humor along the way.
For the Curious Thinkers
Brains On!: A lively science show where experts answer the big questions kids constantly ask in a way that makes science feel exciting and approachable.
Tumble: A warm, engaging science podcast that takes kids behind real discoveries and the scientists who make them happen.
Constant Wonder Kids: A nature-focused show that turns everyday moments into fascinating stories about the world around us.
For the Big Imaginations
Dream Breachers: A tween boy learns he can move between dreams and reality and discovers that both worlds hold challenges he has to face.
The Search for the Silver Lining: A fantasy quest filled with courage, friendship, and adventure as young heroes search for the legendary silver lining.
Imagination Amplified: A collection of bold, creative audio adventures from the GZM team that keep kids engaged from the first moment.
Kaboom: An audio adventure anthology where every episode is a new, standalone story full of imagination, action, and fun.
Nightingale: Three teens navigating a hospital and their diagnoses uncover a hidden magical world and go on a high-stakes adventure.
Six Minutes: A mystery audio drama about an 11-year-old girl with lost memories and special abilities working to discover her identity and the truth.
Tomorrow: A modern adventure podcast sequel to “Annie,” featuring a 15-year-old Annie and her friends solving a major mystery in a futuristic New York.
For the Kids Who Want Something Fun
Nonsensical Show: A goofy, absurd, and completely entertaining sketch comedy series that keeps kids laughing.
Once Upon a Beat: Classic fairy tales retold with catchy music, rhythm, and a fresh, modern style.
Bedtime Stories with R. A. Spratt: A funny, fast-paced storytelling show where author R. A. Spratt reads her original tales and fractured fairytales, delivering clever, imaginative stories perfect for winding down or sharing a laugh together.
Smash Boom Best: A lively debate show where two fun topics face off and kids get to decide which one wins.
For the History and Myth Fans
Anytime Now: Kid-friendly history stories that make important people and events feel alive and memorable.
Greeking Out: Fast-paced retellings of Greek myths filled with gods, monsters, heroes, and plenty of humor.
Histrionix: The perfect blend of real history and laugh-out-loud improv. A young historian tells a true story from the past while adult comedians act it out in the most unexpected ways. Kids learn without even realizing it because the fun keeps them hooked.
Who, When, Wow!: A mystery-history podcast where Carly Q digs into unbelievable — but true — stories from the past with curiosity and humor.
For the Music and Calm Moments
Charm Words: Daily affirmations that help kids build confidence, focus, and emotional strength.
The Story Forest: Gentle, calming stories perfect for slowing down at night or taking a quiet break during the day.
David Walliams’ Marvellous Musical Podcast: A funny, chaotic, and highly entertaining tour through the greatest music and composers, told with David Walliams’ larger-than-life humor.
And This Is Only the Start…
These are only a handful of the shows available inside the massive KidsPod library. Ten-year-olds are at such a fun age. They love big stories and big ideas, and they are ready for content that challenges them a little. Our goal is to make it easier for families to find high-quality audio that inspires and entertains without the overwhelm of constant searching or the fear of stumbling into something that is not age-appropriate.
If you are ready to explore more, open the KidsPod app and dive in. There is so much waiting for your kids.
