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Kids Podcasts to WOW Your Minds

At Tinkercast, we spark curiosity and ignite imaginations through award-winning podcasts and educational content that connect laughter to learning and kids to their world. Whether you’re tuning into our #1 science podcast for kids, Wow in the World, or diving into a TinkerClass activity, we help families and educators transform screen-free time into brain-bursting fun. Our shows explore science, storytelling, and wonder in ways that make curious kids — and their grown-ups — say “WOW!” Discover tools to listen, learn, and grow together, all in one place!

Listen up! Most recent episodes from Tinkercast.

Yeti Investigation!

Mindy and Guy head back to 1950 to try and solve the mystery of the abominable snowman! Find out who Mindy and Guy run into on this very special episode all about the Who, When, WOW of Yetis!

Chicken or the Egg?

What came first – the chicken, the egg… or the conclusion of a mystery that’s been bothering Carly all year? Carly, Lewis and Nibbles are literally chasing their suspect through Time, trying to solve this thing once and for all.

RumpleSkillSpin

Aria is a talented singer and songwriter but she’s not that good. Unfortunately her dad brags a little too much, and now the King insists that Aria deliver the goods. When a mischievous, magical elf shows up to “help”, things go from bad to worse.

Manatee

Flip introduces Mozi to an earthling who knows that bigger is better… especially underwater!

Off The Rails

We are all about TRAINS this week! Mindy & Guy will keep us from going off the rails by sorting out the train truth from any railway wackiness.

Bored Games

A visitor joins Dennis to help pass the cold winter hours. Plus, an encore of “Laughter in a Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business!” Originally aired on 12/18/24.

Join the WOW Membership

There are three exciting ways to unlock a universe of member-only perks—just pick the one that fits your world! Whether you’re a curious family, an inspiring teacher, or a homeschooling hero, Tinkercast memberships give you exclusive access to thousands of activities, events, podjects (our project-podcast-based activities), and special messages from your favorite characters!

Become a Wowzer and help us explore and spread WOW in YOUR world
Become a Wowzer and help us explore and spread WOW in YOUR world
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Explore Our Shop

Why, thank you — I’ll take two whats, a wow, and a backpack! SHOP all the WOWs in the Tinkercast Shop!

TinkerClass

Make YOUR class a TinkerClass with FREE Tinkercast podcasts and “podject”-based- learning activities!

What People Are Saying

“[Tinkercast]’s goal isn’t to complete a lesson plan but to encourage kids’ natural curiosity about the world around them.”

Common Sense Media

“From episode one, Wow in the World tapped straight into this thumping vein of modern parenting culture. The science was fresh and fact-checked. The jokes perfectly timed…”

The Washingtonian
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A banner showing the following badges: New York Times Bestseller, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence, NSF SBIR Small Business Innovation Research, Parent's Choice Gold Award, KAPi Award Winner, iHeart Podcast Awards 23

About Tinkercast

Founded by three media veterans, storytellers, and parents, Tinkercast's mission is to inspire curious kids and their grown-ups to see and be the WOW in the world!