CitySpace's two-day podcast festival for kids returned April 25-26, 2026 with performances presented by WBUR and friends! Whether your child wants to learn about important people in history or how money works, hear stories from Ancient Greece, folktales, fairy tales or laugh at kids' comedy sketches we had live performances from Circle Round, "Million Bazillion," “Story Pirates,” “Greeking Out,” “The Past and The Curious" and "Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest." Listen and watch anytime, anywhere and keep the magic going long after the Playdate ends.
Circle Round adapts age-old folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich audio plays for modern kids ages 3-103. Join host Rebecca Sheir, composer Eric Shimelonis and a talented cast of actors as they bring two exciting folktales to life on stage. Both will be listener favorites chosen…by you!
"Million Bazillion" is the Webby-winning podcast from Marketplace that answers the funny, insightful and sometimes awkward questions about money from kids and their families. Join hosts Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar for a live performance and recording of a completely new, never-before-heard-in-public episode all about gold. What is gold? Why is it valuable? And why does it matter in the world of money? Along the way, you'll meet silly characters, uncover surprising facts and get some useful tools for understanding how money works. It's a playful, interactive adventure that helps dollars make more sense for kids and their grownups!
"Story Pirates"
Join Peter McNerney and Nick Kanellis from the "Story Pirates" podcast as they turn suggestions from kids in the audience into a brand-new improvised show! Kids and parents love their entertaining, hilarious and inventive stories. It’s a high energy show. (Video not available)
Nat Geo Kids "Greeking Out"
Oh, Muses! Hear this podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family, featuring Featuring narrator Kenny Curtis and the Oracle of Wifi (played by Jillian Hughes).
"The Past and The Curious"
History can be wild! From big leaps to bigger flops, "The Past And the Curious" has spent the last decade engaging audiences with people, places, animals, food and toys of the past. Host and author Mick Sullivan’s live shows include all of this, plus laughs, multi-media, music and some good old-fashioned silliness. He’ll cover the history of toys, some historical and surprising animals from his upcoming book and plenty more.
"Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest"
"Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest" is a wildly enchanting fairy tale podcast made in partnership with Adam Gidwitz, bestselling author of "A Tale Dark and Grimm." Each episode features a classic fairy tale, bringing to life a world full of curious creatures and mischievous foes. These tales are retold with a surprising flourish to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales.
This event is made possible with support from Providence Children's Museum.
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