The Arthur Podcast
This PBS Kids audio series brings Arthur Read and his Elwood City friends back in a podcast format, retelling beloved TV episodes and sharing new stories about school, friendship, and family. Across four seasons and 30 episodes, the tone stays warm and reassuring, with everyday kid-sized challenges that almost always wrap up with a positive lesson.
A great listen for kids aged 5 and up, especially on car rides or at bedtime.
Episodes to know about
Arthur and friends rally to stop a parent group from banning their favorite spooky book series; the episode name and book series premise carry a mild spooky-story flavor that may excite rather than alarm most kids.
Arthur and Francine, mid-fight, become trapped inside the library after hours; the situation resolves positively but the combination of conflict and being stuck alone may feel tense for very young listeners.
Buster gets mystery chocolates and tries to identify who sent them; a sweet, low-key episode that could spark a fun conversation about crushes and kind gestures.