Recommended Podcasts Connected to Curiosity and Inquiry

My PLN has been helping me explore some Podcasts connected to curiosity and inquiry and I just wanted to share the list. I have not had the time to dive deeply into all of these, so let me know if you have any thoughts about this list in the comments below.

But Why - A podcast for Curious Kids. But Why is a show led by kids! Kids ask the questions and the podcast finds the answers.

Curiosity Podcast Daily - The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from Curiosity.com will help you get smarter about the world around you — every day. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more.

Curious Kid Podcast - Join Jacob and 8 year old Olivia as they learn fun and educational things. They take on a new topic each episode with the goal of providing an educational and entertaining experience for listeners of all ages. New episodes every Sunday!

The Daily - This is how the news should sound. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, hosted by Michael Barbaro and powered by New York Times journalism.

Empowered Curiosity Podcast - The Empowered Curiosity Podcast is a space to explore the ideas, stories + experiences that dig deep into connecting with your True Self. 

Radiolab - Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. 

Overheard At National Geographic - From underwater pyramids and the ancient Maya Cave of the Jaguar God to the graffiti of Pompeii and alien invasion possibilities, no matter what you want to learn about life and the natural sciences, this podcast has you covered.

The Past & the Curious - On The Past and the Curious, host Mick Sullivan devotes himself to finding the little-known details about well-known people and events from history, and telling them in an always engaging, sometimes musical manner that gives children(and adults) a much more robust, interesting understanding of the past.

Science Friday - Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the trusted source for news about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

Short Wave - New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. 

Smart People Podcast - Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener.

Stuff You Should Know - If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

TED Radio Hour - Each episode of TED Radio Hour is curated around a theme, with excerpts from various TED Talks, supplemented with made-to-audio interviews.

Throughline - The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world.

I will be sure to update this list as new podcasts are explored. If you are looking for additional resources connected to curiosity and inquiry, be sure to visit our Curiosity and Inquiry in Education Website.