Happy New Year! Weāre kicking off 2026 with a great drop of free-to-listen podcasts for Yoto families.
Did you know we offer dozens of free podcasts in the Yoto App? Go the Discover tab and tap 'Podcasts for kids' to find them. And every month, we release even more - and highlight the latest and greatest in the world of podcasts available on Yoto.
This monthās lineup brings four new listens for curious kids and the grown-ups listening along. From stories that help little listeners understand big feelings, to imaginative comedy, exciting soccer stories, and kid-friendly news that makes sense of the world, thereās plenty to explore together.
Keep reading to discover whatās new!
New Podcasts
Little Kids, Big Hearts
Little Kids, Big Hearts explores what it means to have a big heart and how to grow one with episodes focused on feelings, friendship, and trying new things. Kids share their feelings and experiences, go on imaginary journeys to the Land of Qook-a-lackas, solve problems, and sing along to original songs in this social and emotional podcast for kids and families.
Nice to Meet You
āāNice to Meet You is a comedy show for kids that will make the whole family laugh. On his private space station high above Earth, Professor Burkhead has begun conducting a ground-breaking social experiment. Each week, his āUniļ¬erā pairs together two unlikely creatures and puts them in a room together where the two subjects (an accountant and a giant squid, one week; a porcupine and a ballerina the next, etc.) talk, debate, get to know each other, and maybe learn something new about themselves in the process.
Soccer for Kids
Soccer for Kids is written and presented by Darren Rees ā the creator of Football for Kids, the worldās biggest podcast for young fans of the beautiful game. With his trademark energy and love for the sport, Darren brings his passion stateside to celebrate everything that makes American soccer so exciting.
Each week, Soccer for Kids explores the world of US footballāfrom the biggest stars and rising talents, to legendary teams, unforgettable moments, and the unique leagues that shape the sport across the country. Whether itās learning about a famous goal, discovering how a team came to be, or hearing fun facts about players, there's always something new to enjoy.
This podcast is the perfect way to inspire, educate, and motivate young soccer fans. It's made especially for kids who not only love the game but want to learn more about the people and stories behind it ā all in a fun, friendly, and accessible way.
Squiz Kids
A fun daily news podcast, just for kids. All the big news of the day, run through a kid-friendly filter to make sure they know everything they need to know about the world around them - without the nasties. It's all about informing without alarming. Sparking conversations and feeding curious minds.
Now in its fifth year, Squiz Kids has earned the trust of every parent and teacher who listens to it with their kids, as a safe listening space where they won't be exposed to ideas or concepts young brains are not yet ready to process. From big events happening in the world around them, to news from the animal, sports, science and entertainment worlds - it's fun, free, fresh news for kids.
These podcasts may contain ads. Yoto does not control these ads and they do not represent us or our opinions. Please listen with care.
Donāt forget that you can link your favourite podcasts to a Make Your Own Card for fast access wherever, whenever.