10 Best Young Adult Audio Drama Podcasts

1. The Strange Case of Starship Iris

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
In 2189, Earth narrowly won a war against extraterrestrials. The Strange Case of Starship Iris is about what comes after. It's a story of outer space, survival, espionage, resistance, identity, friendship, found family, romance, and secrets. (Also, there's jokes.) For more info, visit http://procyonpodcasts.com/starship-irisMORE Host Jessica Mary Best
Producer/Network Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network)
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2KTwitter 4.6K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium 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. Dangerous Times at Chillhaven High

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
This is Dangerous Times at Chillhaven High, the pinnacle of narrative-play queer supernatural teen audio drama. Constructed on the fly by way of improvised collaborative storytelling paired with actual table-top play, before being sculpted to perfection with award-winning production and sound design, Chillhaven is an utterly unique serialized audio fiction experience. Oh and it's funny. There's jokes.MORE Producer/Network James Ketelaar, Bess Lawson, Maegan Stressman, Phillip Jane Stressman
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 218Instagram 119 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Absolutely No Adventures

Play
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Absolutely No Adventures is a fantasy (un)adventure podcast that follows Sig, the owner of Signature Eats bakery, as he aggressively avoids becoming embroiled in any daring quests or chosen one shenanigans even though the universe really seems to want him to do just that. Follow Sig as he chills with his friends and stays far, far away from the slightest whiff of adventure. And bakes. He also bakes.MORE Hosts Karsten Otto, Sarah Ruth Thomas, Wes Haas
Producer/Network Destiny Howell
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 227 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Bright Sessions

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
The Bright Sessions is a science fiction audio drama that follows a group of therapy patients. But these are not your typical patients - each has a unique supernatural ability. The show documents their struggles and discoveries as well as the motivations of their mysterious therapist, Dr. Bright. The show was created by Lauren Shippen and is a production of Atypical Artists . The show has seven seasons, including the previously paywalled Seasons 6 and 7, The AM Archives and The College Tapes ...MORE Host Lauren Shippen
Producer/Network Atypical Artists
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9.1KFacebook 6.4KTwitter 16.3KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

5. The Easthaven Eight

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
The year is 2004. 6 teens and 2 adults are hit by an explosion in the small town of Easthaven, Oregon. An explosion that gives them powers. But how did they survive? And what is the truth about how they got these powers? Easthaven Eight is an LGBT+ inclusive superhero teen audio drama series. From the same team that brought you 'X-Men: The Audio Drama' & 'Power Rangers: The Audio Drama.'MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Superman: Son of El

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent. As a child growing up in Smallville, Clark Kent had no idea why he was so unreasonably powerful, but when he finally learns of his alien origins and family legacy, he is thrust onto the world stage and into the role of a hero, a struggle that is surprisingly more about vulnerability than invulnerability. While humanity watches this Superman in awe, Clark becomes equally impressed, witnessing humanity as we rise to meet our potential.... Beginning in ancient Sumer, Krypton is in our own solar system, and our gods are terrible role models...MORE Producer/Network Isaac Bluefoot
Email ****@dragonflower.ink
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 70 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. THE REFLECTION: An Audio Drama

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
Original audio drama about a teenager named Rue who has a hard time relating to her mom and escapes into her podcast, 'Cue The Mic'. Written and performed by Teen Reality Theatre.
Producer/Network Teen Reality Theatre
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Maxine Miles: Volume I

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
A young adult whodunit with a choose-your-own-adventure twist from audio drama creator Lauren Shippen.It's the fall of 1997 in Hastings, New Hampshire and autumn is the time of year this small town shines. Apple cider, pumpkin patches, farmer's markets...its idyllic New England. Picturesque, plaid-filled, and, for fifteen-year-old, Maxine Miles, plodding. Suddenly, Max's school year starts to look a bit more interesting when a fellow student vanishes. With the help of her misanthropic classmate, Ross, Max starts to look into the disappearance...MORE Host Lauren Shippen
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 455 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Rover Boys at Big Bear Lake

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
Rover Boys at Big Bear Lake follows a new generation of Rover Boys as they find themselves in a heated rivalry at summer camp. With wild animals, thrilling rescues, and unexpected twists, this story captures the excitement and challenges of the great outdoors.MORE Producer/Network Arthur M. Winfield
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Owen Clancys Run Of Luck

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
Owen Clancy's Run of Luck is an action-packed young-adult adventure featuring Owen Clancy, a quick-witted hero who befriends a mysterious boy and uncovers a nefarious plot. Filled with daring escapes, crime-solving, and unexpected twists, this tale is a thrilling ride from start to finish.MORE Producer/Network Burt L. Standish
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact