8 Best Science For Teen Podcasts

1. Short Wave

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Short Wave.more Hosts Regina G. Barber, Emily Kwong
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Berkeley Limketkai, Jack Brand +38 more
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2. Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens

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Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens is a semiweekly show for young space enthusiasts, future astronauts, junior scientists, and their families. Episodes are short, 10 to 15-minute explorations of a space topic or listener question. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Send your own space questions to ****@Gmail.commore Host Arwen Hubbard
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 155 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. SciWhizz

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Join teen Krisha Pillai, on her mission to share her passion and curiosity for science with the world. Listen in as she delves into topics ranging from kinetic energy to how plate tectonics work, as she brings science out of the classroom and into the real world. Visit the SciWhizz official website at https://sciwhizz.com/more Producer/Network Krisha
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Teen Scientist

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Teen Scientist, hosted by Aryash Shyam on WDIY, Lehigh Valley Public Radio, brings bold ideas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life from a teenage perspective. Airing the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, the program features conversations with scientists, engineers, physicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and researchers from leading universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and industry.From artificial intelligence and climate science to space, medicine, math, the brain, technology, and the future of learning, Teen Scientist makes complex ideas a..more Host Abigail Wood
Producer/Network WDIY 88.1 FM
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Anirudh Rao, Kate Hartney +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 7.8MInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Why We Do It

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My podcast is a show where a teenager explores the pure brain science behind everyday human behaviors for other teens so they can understand their own minds and regain control of their habits.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. HyperDrive: Science in 5

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Welcome to HyperDrive—your ultimate 5-minute shortcut to the smartest topics in the universe.Are you ready to master the wildest concepts in science, computing, and technology without the boring lectures? Whether we are untangling the bizarre rules of quantum mechanics, hacking into how quantum computing actually works, or exploring the future of AI, we break it down into fast, curated, 5-minute lessons. Perfect for teens, students, and curious minds who want to get smarter on the go. No fluff. Just mind-blowing science, fast...more Producer/Network vempati.rajendraprasad
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. BioMed Bound

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A high school student who makes biology and medicine interesting and easy to understand. Perfect for curious teens, future scientists, and anyone who wants to understand the science behind the mystery of life.more Producer/Network Alina
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. The Genius Generation

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This podcast is a deep-dive into one incredible invention, entrepreneurial pursuit, or discovery per episode and the young person behind it.Did you know that the trampoline was invented by a 16-year-old? That popsicles, snowmobiles, and even the Braille language were also invented by young people? In this podcast we're talking to innovative kids, tweens, and teens who run their own businesses, made a new discovery, or invented something new using science...more Host Stephanie Castillo
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 139Twitter 398Instagram 386 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact