{"id":2493,"date":"2015-06-16T08:32:55","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followgreg.com\/gregoryng\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2015-06-16T12:03:15","modified_gmt":"2015-06-16T19:03:15","slug":"5-podcasts-to-listen-with-your-kids-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followgreg.com\/gregoryng\/2015\/06\/16\/5-podcasts-to-listen-with-your-kids-now\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Podcasts to Listen with Your Kids Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in the early days of radio, families would huddle around the magical radio cabinet and listen to news, talent show quality acts, and storytelling. It was like audiobooks, NPR<\/a>, and hearing the audio from America\u2019s Got Talent<\/a> playing in the TV in the other room. It was an event. Those were the good ol\u2019 days. Just kidding. That happened 50 years before I was even born. But I\u2019ve seen it in movies and tv shows plenty of times to know that it was a great place to spend time with the family. You would see little Timmy laying on the floor listening while James sat in the chair smoking a pipe.
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This was \u201cMust-See TV\u201d<\/a> before there was TV. And the performers, narrators, and newsreaders had to rely only in the voice to tell stories, display emotion, and create urgency. This was, after all, the medium that caused the majority of Americans one night to believe that the War of the Worlds was real<\/a>. This wasn\u2019t a case of lazy retiring on Facebook before validating sources. There wasn\u2019t any Snopes<\/a> to double-check that fact.<\/p>\n

Well, dear readers, I am here to tell you that my kids are going through a tiny obsession with something similar right now. My kids are starting to obsess over podcasts. And even better, these aren\u2019t podcasts listed in the \u201cKids & Family\u201d section<\/a>. These are adult podcasts that not only entertain but they educate.<\/p>\n

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Check out this awesome picture of my kids listening to the latest episode of Mystery Show before heading to the bus stop. This is a scenario where they rushed through breakfast and teeth brushing just so they could finish it before the bus came. The basket of laundry on the floor may not be as romantic as a warm living room setting and the iPhone on the floor may not project the sound as full as that antique wooden cabinet radio, but the intent focus in hearing every word is real.
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\nAnd so, I offer to you: <\/p>\n

5 podcasts that you should check out and listen with your kids right now!<\/h1>\n

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Mystery Show<\/h1>\n

I have been a fan of Gimlet Media before it was named Gimlet! After all, I feel invested in the success of this company because of my obsession with the Startup Podcast<\/a> that is now in it\u2019s second season. But the Mystery Show, Gimlet\u2019s third podcast (Reply All<\/a> is kick ass too), is simply\u2026awesome. Each week Starlee Kine<\/a> solves a mystery that cannot be solved by the internet. My kids especially loved the episode entitled, Belt Buckle. Start with that one and I guarantee you will be hooked.
\nListen here!<\/a><\/strong>
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Stuff You Should Know<\/h1>\n

This podcast should probably be called, \u201cStuff you didn\u2019t think you should know but are glad you now do know\u201d. This podcast covers topics from \u201cHow Junk Food Works\u201d to \u201cHow Skywriting Works\u201d. Charles (Chuck) Bryant and Josh Clark have a great repoire with each other and they share super in-depth knowledge and trivia about the topics that make it easy to understand and easy to knowledge-drop at parties.
\nListen here!<\/a><\/strong>
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TED Talks<\/h1>\n

What is there to say about TED? For those unfamiliar, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading\u201d. This podcast features audio from the TED Talks around the world. The kids love hearing the different topics ranging from technology to art to social change. I like that they get inspiration from amazing people.
\nListen here!<\/a><\/strong>
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America\u2019s Test Kitchen<\/h1>\n

ATK is a great podcast that features technical advice, product reviews, and recipes for cooks. My family enjoys listening to this podcast to hear new tips and tricks but mostly we like to hear the hosts answer questions from people around the country.
\nListen here!<\/a><\/strong>
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The Allusionist<\/h1>\n

Do you geek out over words? Do you like to play games like Scrabble and Boggle? Then The Allusionist Podcast may be for you and your family. This podcast is great because it is so in-depth with history but still succinct and incredibly witty. Plus, your kids may pick up that bingo in Scrabble because of it.
\nListen here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What are your favorites?<\/h1>\n

Now you\u2019ve seen my family\u2019s favorites. What are yours? Tell me in the comment section!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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