29 Best Middle School Podcasts

1. Podcrushed

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Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/more Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, Sophie Ansari
Producer/Network Lemonada
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Rainn Wilson, Matthew McConaughey +30 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.5K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Teaching Middle School ELA

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Welcome to the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast , where we help English Language Arts teachers create dynamic, engaging lessons while balancing the everyday responsibilities of teaching middle school. I'm Caitlin Mitchell, a longtime ELA educator and curriculum creator, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage grading, planning, and student needs—while still trying to have a life outside the classroom...more Hosts Caitlin Mitchell, Jessica Cannata
Producer/Network Caitlin Mitchell
Email ****@ebacademics.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Genevieve, Caitlin
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 345Facebook 20.1KInstagram 42.7K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Middle School Mary Poppins

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Middle School Mary Poppins www.msmarypoppins.com Host: Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW Imagine Mary Poppins 2.0 or Mr. Rogers for the 2025 middle school set, with a splash of retro flair and a dash of divergent thinking for kids struggling with adolescence. What if our host, Suzanne is the Real Deal with degrees and the creds to bring receipts? I live near rural & upcoming Cookeville, Tennessee. Middle School is the best emotionally-creative place to be! . 'Middle School Mary Poppins' is an educational podcast that's here to shake up the way we approach tween and teen development...more Producer/Network Suzanne M. Swain, EdS MSSW
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Adam Brooks, Jessica Ragnio +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 195 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Middle School Matters

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MSM-Middle School Matters is designed for Middle School Educators. We focus on the Middle School educators. Providing news, conversation on relevant topics, and links to other great sites, we want to reach out to other middle school educators. Join in the discussion at MiddleSchoolMatters.commore Hosts Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 65Twitter 767 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Sep 2007 Get Email Contact

5. Middle School Walk & Talk

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A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.more Hosts Phyllis Fagell, Jessica McGuire
Producer/Network Association for Middle Level Education
Email ****@amle.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Rashad Anderson, Adam Whitaker +10 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 10KTwitter 16.3KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Two Middle School ELA Teachers

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Welcome to our show! We're Shannon and Tammy, two middle school ELA teacher besties with over twenty years of teaching experience. If you're a middle school ELA teacher and could use some fresh inspiration, listen to see if this podcast is for you! We will share lessons, activities, tips, and strategies that have made our own ELA classrooms successful!more Hosts Shannon Temple, Tammy Davis
Producer/Network Shannon Temple and Tammy Davis
Email ****@elacoreplans.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Tammy, Shannon
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 122Instagram 272 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Books In the Middle Podcast

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Looking for booktalks for middle school students? Look no further than this podcast. Browse through the many titles in all different genres for just the right title to get your students inspired, excited and racing to the library for a copy of the book. Looking for written reviews for more titles? Check out the blog Booksinthemiddle.Wordpress.com to expand your own library and give students more options. New episodes typically release every Monday unless it is a holiday, however during the summer months, they will release every other week or so. Enjoy!more Host Tasha Squires
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Middle School Café Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers

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Are you a middle school ELA teacher looking for practical, proven strategies to help your students grow as confident readers and writers? Middle School Café is your go-to podcast for engaging teaching ideas, classroom-tested tools, and real talk about what works in today's ELA classroom. Each episode delivers actionable tips to help you close reading gaps, build student ownership, and create a classroom culture where literacy thrives...more Host Carolyn Wahl
Email ****@middleschoolcafe.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 903Instagram 4.8K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Middle School AD Podcast

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The Middle School AD Podcast is an interview style podcast where Thomas Fredrickson, CMAA discusses topics that pertain to the Middle School Athletic Administrator. We hope you by listening to this podcast, you gain some helpful tools to bring back to your school and state. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening and growing with the Middle School AD Podcast.more Producer/Network MSAD Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guests Dustin Smith, Josh Mathews +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

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Calling all middle school language arts teachers!  Teaching has become so overwhelming.  It can be isolating at times, and it is sometimes difficult to get help when you need it.  In this podcast, we will discuss the many complexities that middle school language arts teachers face.  There will be tons of actionable ideas to help you simplify your planning, streamline your teaching, and enjoy more free time.more Producer/Network Linda from "All in One Middle School"
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

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The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and real-life know-how to get through any classroom day.more Producer/Network Brittany Naujok & Ellie Nixon, Podcast for Middle School Teachers
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Parenting the Middle School Years with Joe Martin

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Helping parents raise confident, resilient, and empathetic kids ages 10 14 through practical advice, real-life stories, and simple strategies that work in the real world.Short, actionable episodes for busy parents of middle schoolers who need a little help.Parenting should be a team sport! So we will be talking about:Friendship strugglesBullyingScreen timeNegative body imageMotivationConfidenceResilience... and all the challenges that come with raising a middle schooler  The middle school years can feel messy, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming.But there is hope.Your child isn't finis..more Producer/Network Joe Martin
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

13. The Lincoln WildCAST

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Welcome to 'The Lincoln WildCAST,' a school-based and student-led podcast centered around what is most important to middle school students. Each week, students from Lincoln Middle School in Shinnston, West Virginia (home of the Wildcats) will lead segments on favorite topics, current trends, school news, and much more! Additionally, our student panel interviews a special guest each week - asking all of the questions YOU want to know! Tune in on most Mondays to 'The Lincoln WildCAST.'more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Michael T. Benson, Mr. Kirby +13 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Middle Years with Bridget KerMorris

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The middle school years can feel like the start of losing your child.One day they're chatty and affectionate. The next they're rolling their eyes, questioning everything, and leaving you wondering, 'Am I doing this all wrong?'The truth is, middle school isn't the end of your relationship. It's the beginning of a new one.Each week, middle school therapist, coach, and creator of Steady + Connected Parenting™, Bridget KerMorris answers a real question from a real parent...more Producer/Network Bridget KerMorris, JD, MA
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Surviving the Drama: A Middle School Survival Guide

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How to Survive the Drama: A Middle School Survival Guide is about Pauline's everyday middle school life and experiences, and she also gives YOU tips about middle school life.
Producer/Network Pauline
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. Paws for a Podcast

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Tune in to our discussion of trends and topics relevant to middle school students!
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School

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PEER TALK is a fresh new podcast emerging from the halls of Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School. At Beyond the Fog Radio, we recognized the need for a platform designed for and by middle school students — where youth can develop their voices and share their perspectives. Located in Bayview—Hunters Point, in San Francisco — a neighborhood historically comprised of African-American families — Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School carries the name of former San Francisco Mayor and Speaker of the California Assembly, who has devoted himself to the well-being of others...more Producer/Network Beyond The Fog Radio
Email ****@swervstudios.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Theo Ellington, Willie Brown +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with Structure

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If you're tired of guessing how to teach writing in middle school, you're in the right place. Robin Mellom is a veteran ELA teacher and published author of over ten children's books with Disney, HarperCollins, and Houghton Mifflin. She brings the clarity and structure you've been craving without the gimmicks.Hosted by Robin Mellom, author, middle school teacher, and creator of the Structured Writer's Workshop™, each episode delivers practical, classroom-tested strategies that work in grades 4 8. Learn how to implement evidence-based writing routines, like CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning),..more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. The SandBox Pod - Helping Middle School Students Find Their Voice

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Welcome to The SandBox Pod - where teachers learn how to amplify students' voices through the magic of classroom podcasting, hosted by DumpTruck Media founders Henry Heidtmann, a seasoned middle school teacher and classroom innovator, and Rich Boerner, a multi-award-winning audio producer. In this limited series, they'll share tips, strategies, and insights on how educators can leverage the creation of classroom podcasts as an essential tool to help middle school students find their voices while building confidence...more Producer/Network DumpTruck Media LLC
Email ****@rbcreative.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

20. How To Survive Middle School

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Welcome to how to survive middle school. This show is all about how to survive middle school, told through the lens of me, a middle schooler. I will be interviewing  different  teachers at my school and hear their perspective from what life was like for THEM as middle schools.  We're going to hear about their middle school life and tips they have for new middle schoolers...more Producer/Network Barb Graziano
Email ****@nextstepsocialcommunications.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

21. Old Quarry Middle School 'The Great Reset'

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🎙️ The Great ResetA Social Experiment in Middle School LifeWhat happens when a group of 8th graders voluntarily turn in their cell phones for four days? The Great Reset follows their journey.Each episode captures honest, unfiltered conversations with students as they navigate school, friendships, stress, boredom, and the surprising freedom that comes with stepping away from their screens. From the challenges to the breakthroughs, listeners will hear real reflections on what it feels like to disconnect—and reconnect in new ways.Join us Monday through Thursday as we document the emotionsmore Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. AMS Tiger Bytes

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Welcome to Tiger Bytes, the ultimate podcast from Arlington Middle School that helps students and parents decode the wild world of middle school! Each byte-sized episode breaks down the real-life ups, downs and everything-in-betweens of becoming a teenager.Featuring AMS staff and students, Tiger Bytes is packed with helpful tips, hilarious stories and honest advice to help you thrive...not just survive...your middle school years.more Producer/Network Arlington Middle School
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Second Floor Therapy

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Award winning Minnesota music educator Eric Songer explores the world of middle school and music education with topics ranging from cliques to modern band. 
Host Eric Songer
Email ****@songerstudio.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

24. Musings from a Corner Classroom

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Welcome to Musings from a Corner Classroom, the latest in trends in middle school history education and a little bit of pop culture as well
Producer/Network Chris Miraglia
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25. Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher

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When asked, the majority of people will tell you that they had an awful middle school experience. In 2006, I set out to change that experience for my students. As a teacher it's my goal to provide my students a safe learning environment where they can express themselves artistically. I strongly believe that students should understand what artists do and that they are the artist in our studio space. Join me in my journey as a middle school art teacher as I ramble on about the techniques and strategies that I use in my teaching.more Producer/Network Kelly Beach
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 44Instagram 595 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

26. Middle School Life Coach

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Tips and tricks to help you connect with your middle schooler and help your middle school connect with their teachers and peers. From family life to school life and everything in between... I give you simple strategies that work!more Producer/Network Erin Hansen (middleschoollifecoach.com)
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

27. Middle School with Mr. Olsen

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Motivation, advice, inspiration about Middle School for students and parents.
Producer/Network Travis Olsen
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

28. Middle School Library

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Middle School Library will introduce you to a wide variety of books, comics, manga, and audiobooks you might like. You'll hear brief book talks, recommendations, and get a heads-up on the latest books and media for middle schoolers.more Producer/Network Kelly Moore
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29. Conquering Middle School

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We're here to help you through middle school. We will discuss common things people go through and other things that you may ask us.
Producer/Network Conquering Middle School
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