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Spooky Yet Spectacular Halloween Podcast Episodes For Elementary, Tweens, Teens and Adults

Want to keep your kids’ eyes off the screen, but still have some spooky entertainment with Halloween podcasts? October means plentiful pumpkins, overflowing bags of candy, and potential new podcasts!

In preparation for the Halloween season, my kids and I carefully selected Halloween podcasts (episodes) for your listening pleasure en route to your parties, parades, and trunk or treats. Prepare to listen, learn (and be a little spooked!).

What’s New for Halloween Podcasts?

New for 2021, the Kids Listen app has Kids Listen 2021 Halloween Sweeps- an entire list of Halloween podcasts in one podcast! Listen here.

Who Smarted (one of our favorites this year) has a new episode “Why is Halloween Associated with Scary Things?”. Spooky Tales For Edna is another new story-based podcast perfect for the scary season.

Elementary Age Halloween Podcasts

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Having trouble answering all the “why” questions about Halloween from your 3rd grader like I am? This is the episode for you! In 20 minutes, your child will have all the answers to why we celebrate certain Halloween traditions.

Story Spectacular Fall and Halloween

Author Angela Ferrari published several fall and Halloween themed episodes this month, including a few that are perfect as a bedtime story. Kids can enjoy additional episodes while carving pumpkins or drawing fall pictures. 

Family Road Trip Trivia

This podcast is amazing- fun for all ages. Play this short 15 minute episode en route to Halloween fun or while prepping some scary goodies.

Tumble Science

Why not use the Halloween holiday as an excuse to learn a bit more about animals- in this case, bats. Even more from this great show….

Brains On

Kids will love to learn about WHY they are thrilled to visit spooky haunted houses and set up scary decor during the Halloween season. Another episode is ‘spooky’ about bones.

Chompers

How about a podcast geared at making sure your little one brushes their teeth properly AND is entertained at the same time? Genius!

Curious Kid Podcast

Children love hearing and learning from other children. This is a delightful, short episode to keep your kids engaged and learning about the leaves.

Other Popular Halloween Podcasts

Who Smarted Podcast- Could Chocolate One Day Disappear?

Time For Lunch Podcast- Pumpkins

Tumble Science Podcast-The Jack O’Lantern Science Mystery

Brains On Podcast- Spooky Superstitions

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Middle School and High School Age Halloween Podcasts

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour featured an episode reviewing the classic movie, Halloween. Using creative and descriptive language, the hosts provide a unique critique of not just the original movie, but also all of its remakes and historical content.

Stuff You Should Know 

Consider this episode a history lesson as the origination and evolvement of haunted houses over time. Tweens and teens will be surprised to know the attractions trace back to the Egyptians!

Stuff You Missed in History Class

If your tween or teen is into spooky, scary ghost stories, make sure to play this creepy episode detailing a true story from the 1760s. 

Planet Money

Originally aired last year during Halloween, this episode is full of money-related jokes and spoofs that might peak some economic questions from students.

BackStory

Looking for yet another short history lesson in the car ride home? This episode includes segments related to Halloween, including stories about the Fox Sisters and background information on Edgar Allen Poe.

A few shows are totally dedicated to Halloween! Check out-

The Halloween Haunt

The Halloween Podcast

Whoever said potions, Halloween podcasts and candy didn’t mix didn’t see this list!

Check out our other popular lists of podcasts for kids and teens…

The Ultimate Guide to Educational Podcasts For Kids- Something For Every Age and Interest

16 Amazing Podcasts With Stories for Kids of All Ages- Screen-Free Entertainment

The Complete Directory of the Best Podcasts for Tweens and Teens- A Show For Any and Every Interest

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