Podcasts for Kids
Nighttime Nathan is a free story podcast for kids ages 3–10: original characters, original songs and a brand-new imaginative adventure every week. No subscription, no ads aimed at your child, nothing to buy.
What makes it different from other kids' podcasts
Most story podcasts for kids are either retellings of fairy tales or a narrator reading a picture book aloud. This one is an original universe: eighteen named worlds, dozens of recurring characters, and a jar of peanut butter called Peanut Butter Jim who turns up and takes Nathan somewhere new every week.
The other difference is the music. Every single episode ends with an original song written for that story, which means a child who has listened through the catalogue has a soundtrack rather than a back catalogue. The songs are also published on their own — Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music all carry them.
Is it actually free?
Yes, completely. Every episode is free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and on this website, and there is no premium tier holding episodes back. There is no subscription, no in-app purchase and nothing marketed at your child inside the stories.
How long is an episode?
Usually 10 to 20 minutes — about a school run, a bath, or a wind-down. Every episode is self-contained and resolves before it ends, so you can stop after one without a cliffhanger negotiation.
Six episodes to start with
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🦖👑 The King and Queen of Dino Beach 👸🏝️
Nathan is feeling nervous about an upcoming class presentation and worries about standing in front of everyone to speak.
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🐊🎶 The Big Bayou Boogie 🐢🌿
Nathan is feeling nervous about his first day of summer camp and worries that he will not know anyone.
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🏴☠️🦜 The Pirates of the Wooden Parrot 🌊⚓
After falling off his new bike, Nathan feels unsure if he’s brave enough to try bigger tricks.
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🎸🥦 The Veggie Band Jam 🥕🥁
Nathan says veggies are “yucko” and totally pointless… until Peanut Butter Jim shows up with VIP tickets to the biggest music event in Fridge City: The Salad Bowl — a…
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🎵👾 The Grumpus of Monster Valley 👾🎵
After a spooky cartoon leaves Nathan worried about monsters, Peanut Butter Jim takes him to Monster Valley just as the Annual All-Monster Dance is falling apart.
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🏴☠️🗺️ The Map to New Adventure 🦜⛵
Nathan is feeling nervous about the first day of school and wonders what it will be like stepping into something completely new.
