Terrestrials
WNYC
Ages 11–13StoriesMusic
Radiolab's Lulu Miller takes kids on nature walks to meet weird real plants and animals.
Same emotional pacing and curiosity as Radiolab proper — but kid-safe and shorter (15-20 min). Each episode is a true story about an animal doing something stranger than fiction, with original songs.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Production values unmatched in kids audio.
At a glance
- Ages
- 11 to 13
- Good for
- Car, Quiet time
- About
- Animals & nature, Science, Curiosity
- Format
- Stories, Music
- Episodes
- About 29 min
- New episodes
- About every two weeks
- In the feed
- 67 episodes since 2024
- Made by
- WNYC
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- The Night Flyer: How Bats sPOOkily Revive Forests (Replay)
- The Scarecrow: Scaring Birds with Mary Roach
- The Goths: Befriending Clever Crows
Questions parents ask
What age is Terrestrials for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 11 to 13. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Terrestrials episodes?
Episodes run about 29 minutes, most between 25 and 32 minutes. Long enough to cover a proper drive.
Is Terrestrials still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about every two weeks; the latest was released on 22 October 2026. The feed lists 67 episodes going back to 2024.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Terrestrials and nothing else?
Add Terrestrials in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
