Kids Listen 2023 Halloween Sweeps!
The Mega Spooktacular Mega List of fun podcast episodes for kids and families to get into the spirit of spooky season.
It’s that spooky fun time of year again! Our annual Kids Listen Halloween Sweeps playlist brings you silly, strange, and yes — a little spooky — episodes for you to enjoy. Check out your favorite podcast, and then check out a new one!
Binge them all in a row here:
New episodes will be added throughout spooky season!
Ever heard of a ghost with allergies? Well…you’re about to! Grab a box of tissues (or ten) and break out your very best “Achoo-BOO!” Storypillar’s off to South Korea for Episode 2.6 to float around with a sneezy ghost, climb some tall-tasteriffic mountains, and pick up great advice for what to do when we’re feeling scared. And before (or after) you gobble all your Halloween goodies in one sitting, take a listen to an extra special Bean-o-meter Check featuring Fred the Dog from What if World. We’ll check in with our minds and bodies, talk about toothbrushes and really long tongues, and try out a new trick for facing our fears.
Like You
It’s spooky season, so in this episode, we’ll see what we can learn about mindfulness from creepy crawly creatures like snakes, spiders, and bugs. 🐍🕷️🪲
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
It’s a Halloween episode! “There’s a scary secret lurking in the kitty litter…” We’re making a horror movie about a common cat parasite — that can control minds! Toxoplasma gondii makes mice lose their fear of cats, in a plot to take over the world! Biologist Sebastian Lourido helps us tell the true tale of toxoplasma’s quest for cat domination, and what scientists are doing to stop the parasite in its banana-shaped tracks.
The Past and the Curious
Edgar Allan Poe is about as famous as an author can be, but that might be owed largely to Rufus Wilmot Griswold. Rufus didn’t really like Poe and wrote a scathing obituary and biography on the man, creating the dark figure many of us think Poe to be. In addition to the story of Poe and Rufus, Mick does a dramatic reading of “The Raven” a poem that made Edgar Allan Poe a literary superstar.
Dorktales Storytime Podcast
Imagine a moonlit night, a crackling campfire, and the echoing laughter of friends — that’s the setting for Dorktales Storytime’s ‘Goop Hog,’ the slimy, ooey-gooey, algae-dripping creature who rose from the deepest depths of Lumen Lagoon. But bubbling beneath the surface of this Halloween tale lies important messages for social and emotional development. This is more than just a spooky adventure; it’s an opportunity to learn about empathy, being open-minded, and giving others a chance.
What If World
What If World’s newest Halloween special features Petey, Petrina, Potty, and Pauly the Pirate — on the hunt for Titi the Chipmunster. But is Titi actually dangerous, or is that just what everyone says?
And, in this classic two-part Halloween special from 2021, Petey the Pirate/Realtor/Party Planner has transformed into a pumpkin with a particularly spooky skill . . . How will the other characters cope when Petey brings their fears to life?
Good Words Podcast
Getting all dressed up for Halloween? Go over the top with this episode of the vocabulary-building Good Words Podcast! Miss Lynn explains the word OSTENTATIOUS with an excerpt from Mark Twain’s book The Innocents Abroad, a breakdown of the phrase, “Dressed to the nines,” and an overview of cosplay and historical costuming from contributor Glynnis.
Newsy Pooloozi
Get into the spooky season with Newsy Pooloozi’s Autumn Festivals Episode. Did you know around the world there are more ghostly customs and traditions beyond Halloween?! Yes, Asia has the Hungry Ghost Festival, Mexico the el Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), and even old England has All Souls Day, which some say morphed into Halloween. And as the nights get longer and cooler, there are loads of other seasonal festivals celebrated every autumn from India’s Diwali and Guru Nanak to the UK’s Bonfire Night and, of course, Thanksgiving in North America. Hear how they all came about and are celebrated today!
Circle Round
In this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (Ahsoka, Mr. Robot) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.
Unspookable
Do you believe in ghosts? That’s a question most of us have asked or have been asked before. How do you respond? Is it something you may have seen? Something you may have felt? Or has the presence of ghosts in popular culture and on YouTube or TikTok convinced you that they might just exist? Well, however you answer these questions, we think it’s time to set aside a few minutes to discuss the possibility that there just may be something out there. That and more on this episode of Unspookable.
But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids
Fear is one of the most fundamental of human emotions. It’s a survival instinct designed to help us understand and react to something dangerous or threatening. So why do some of us intentionally do things that are scary, for fun?! And is there anything good about getting scared? But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids takes a look at why people like being frightened on purpose (think scary movies, haunted houses, and roller coasters) with Marc Anderson, co-director of the Recreational Fear Lab in Aarhus, Norway
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
Follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol…and teaching civics along the way. Join the Mendoza family as they celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos the following day.
Like You — Mindfulness for Kids
Everyone feels afraid sometimes. Being afraid is certainly a normal, healthy part of growing up. With Halloween approaching, it’s a great time to talk about fear — how it feels, and what to do with it.
The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland — A Howl-o-ween Special: The Candy Bandits of Dogland
The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland made a “Howl-o-ween” special that is heavy on the treats and light on the tricks! This is a great story for younger listeners as well as older kids that was written, performed, and recorded by a seven-year-old, his mother, his Granny, and their musical composer friend.
Kitten & Clucky
Its Halloween! Join Kitten and Clucky as they discover the origins of Halloween. See how Xander manages to pass out Halloween candy while staying 6 feet away from others. We also have a special guest character join us!
Bedtime History — The History of Halloween
Learn about the 2,000-year-old history of Halloween, which started with ancient Celtic traditions and evolved into today's fun celebration.
Noodle Loaf — Whippledooders
“A big cardboard box wrapped around me, Two tiny hats, I’m a battery! Tape a black dish to my outer layer, Sing a funky song, I’m a record player!” Sing along with Noodle Loaf’s 4th annual homage to the art of the homemade Halloween costume called “I Made a Costume” featured in this episode. This echo song celebrates creativity and silliness and even manages to give instructions on how to make your very own porcupenguin costume.
