Podcasts with Diverse Characters and Stories

It's important for kids to have role models and representations of people who look, act, and think like them. This list offers a wide range of podcasts that reflect the experiences, perspectives, and stories that make our world so diverse. They highlight Black characters and cultures, Latino stories and voices, different languages, religions, genders, and so much more. Kids and teens will love exploring stories they can relate to while also learning more about people and communities different than their own. Make sure your kids are seeing diversity in the TV shows they watch and the books they read, too.

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Circle Round

age 2+

Diverse folktales boast star-worthy cast, great messages.

Production company: WBUR (Average run time: 19 minutes)
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Kabrazen

age 3+

Inspiring stories of African women & girls through history.

Production company: The LAM Sisterhood (Average run time: 18 minutes)
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What's Poppin' Penny?

age 3+

Sweet and clear lessons about grief, family, and safety.

Production company: Preschool Family Productions (Average run time: 10 minutes)
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Bearily Bear Stories

age 3+

Reimagined fairytales are more diverse and inclusive.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 11 minutes)
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Molly of Denali

age 4+

Authentic, diverse, and fun prequel to TV series.

Production company: GBH Kids , Gen-Z Media , PBS Kids , PRX (Average run time: 11 minutes)
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Story Village with Aunti Oni

age 4+

Diverse folktales, poems, and songs with moral lessons.

Production company: Oni Lasana Productions (Average run time: 9 minutes)
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Puffin Podcast: Mission Imagination

age 5+

Inclusive kids pod encourages imagination and creativity.

Production company: Puffin Books (Average run time: 18 minutes)
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PJ Library Presents: Afternoons with Mimi

age 5+

Sweet story pod celebrates family & Jewish traditions.

Production company: PJ Library (Average run time: 9 minutes)
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African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

age 5+

Traditional African stories for young kids; strong values.

Production company: ABF Creative (Average run time: 7 minutes)
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Once Upon a Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast

age 5+

Storytelling pod teaches Muslim traditions, moral values.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Warrior Kids Podcast

age 6+

Educational & inspiring celebration of Indigenous cultures.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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Afro Hair Kids Story Time & Positive Affirmations

age 6+

Empowering stories and affirmations for Black children.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 7 minutes)
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The Arabian Nights

age 6+

Engaging reimagining of Middle Eastern folktales for kids.

Production company: Spotify , Neon Hum Media (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Adventures of Cairo

age 6+

A thoughtful young boy learns life lessons in the big city.

Production company: Wondery , ABF Creative (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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The Story Seeds Podcast

age 6+

Creative kids work with authors to craft diverse stories.

Production company: Literary Safari Media (Average run time: 35 minutes)
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

age 7+

Inspiring tales of diverse women who persevered.

Production company: Rebel Girls (Average run time: 17 minutes)
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Cuentos de Buenas Noches para Niñas Rebeldes

age 7+

Spanish podcast showcasing diverse, accomplished women.

Production company: Adonde Media , Rebel Girls (Average run time: 14 minutes)
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Cultureverse

age 8+

Modern takes on diverse cultural folktales; light peril.

Production company: Studio Ochenta , TRAX from PRX (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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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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Ídolos

age 8+

Spanish-language pod tells stories of American musicians.

Production company: Podium Podcast (Average run time: 15 minutes)