Culture Kids

Culture Kids is a multiple award winning podcast and nonprofit organization on a mission to make a multicultural mindset the default for the next generation. We take young listeners on exciting adventures to countries, cities, and cultures all around the world, exploring topics such as holidays, cuisine, traditions, and even animals around the world. We don’t just teach children about differences-we embrace them with curiosity, understanding, and friendship. Along the way, we uncover surprising similarities that connect us all, building bridges across communities and cultures. We proudly partner with cultural organizations, educators, and authors from all corners of the world to bring authentic voices and rich stories to life. As our 6 year old listener shared, our show "creates love around the world." So pack your imaginary passports and grab your bags because it’s time to become globe-trotting explorers right where you are!

Episodes

Let's Go Explore the BIRD Island in South Africa!

February 13, 2026 • 15 mins

In this Culture Kids adventure, we travel to Bird Island, South Africa with our friend Lisa Faith from SANCCOB to meet African penguins in their natural habitat. Surrounded by ocean waves, rocky shores, and thousands of seabirds, we learn what makes this island a safe nesting home for penguins and other coastal birds. We discover: What baby penguins look like before they get their waterproof feathers Why penguins huddle...

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How a City Works: An Adventure at the New York Hall of Science!

January 30, 2026 • 19 mins

In this episode, Culture Kids travels to New York City to explore City Works, a hands-on family exhibit at the New York Hall of Science. Together with Amelia- the Director of Exhibit Design and Development, Asher and Mom discover the incredible systems and the people behind them that keep cities running every single day. From buses and ferries to water pipes and wastewater treatment, this episode helps kids understand that cities ...

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Moo, Baa, Aloha! An Animal Rescue Adventure in Kauaʻi!

January 23, 2026 • 17 mins

In this immersive Culture Kids adventure, Kristen and Asher hop aboard the Culture Train and travel to the lush island of Kauai in Hawaii to visit Aunty Christy at the Kauai Animal Education Farm. Along the way, families learn where Kauai is located, why it is known as the “Garden Isle,” and how its rainforests, rivers, waterfalls, and dramatic coastline were shaped over millions of years. Once at the farm, listeners are welcomed i...

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Let's Go Feed Some African Penguins!

January 15, 2026 • 17 mins

All aboard the Culture Train. This week, Kristen and Asher travel to sunny South Africa to meet some very special coastal residents, African penguins. On this adventure, Culture Kids learn that not all penguins live in icy places. African penguins live along warm, sandy beaches and rocky coastlines in southern Africa. We visit SANCCOB, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, where we meet Lisa Faith,...

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From Carriages to Firehouses: The Dalmatian Story!

January 8, 2026 • 14 mins

Today, the Culture Train rolls back in time to explore the incredible story of Dalmatians, the spotted dogs you might recognize right away but whose history might surprise you. With Mom, Asher, and special guest Arden, we travel to England in the late 1700s, where Dalmatians worked as carriage dogs, running alongside horses on busy cobblestone streets. We then journey forward to an early 1800s firehouse, where these hardworking ...

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The Friendly & Loyal Jindo Dog 🐕

January 1, 2026 • 14 mins

This episode is lovingly dedicated to our forever family dog, Sammy. The pawprints you left on our hearts will stay with us always. As a beautiful white Jindo, brave, loyal, and full of curious energy , you always found your way back home to us. We love you Sammy. Today, the Culture Train travels to Jindo Island in South Korea, the enchanting home of Korea’s national treasure, the extraordinary Jindo dog. With Mom and Asher...

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Culture Kids JOKE FEST!!! (Really funny and very important)

December 25, 2025 • 10 mins

Get ready for giggles as Culture Kids from around the world share their silliest, funniest, laugh-out-loud jokes. From animal jokes to classic kid humor, this segment is all about having fun, using your imagination, and laughing together. Thank you to every Culture Kid who sent in a joke. We loved reading them, we loved sharing them, and most of all, we love YOU. Your jokes make our Culture Train even more joyful. As we look ah...

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Camel Riding Through the Sahara Desert of Morocco!

December 18, 2025 • 18 mins

Please note this episode was originally produced last year and has been thoughtfully recreated this year with updated storytelling and sound design. Grab your imaginary passports and hop aboard the Culture Train, because today we are traveling to the Sahara Desert in Morocco, located in North Africa, where golden sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see. On this immersive adventure, Kristen and Asher meet Mohammed, a local ...

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You're Invited to an Ancient Roman Dinner Party!

December 11, 2025 • 15 mins

All aboard, Culture Kids families! In this adventure, Mom and Asher hop back onto the Culture Train Time Machine for an unforgettable visit to ancient Rome, where they reunite with Ms. Zoe, producer of the Getty Museum podcast If Objects Could Talk. Together, they tiptoe into a glowing triclinium, the Roman dining room, to watch a real dinner party happening over two thousand years ago. VISIT THE GETTY VILLA MUSEUM The Getty Vil...

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A Magical Meadow of Butterflies!

December 6, 2025 • 16 mins

Grab your imaginary passports because today, we’re fluttering into a magical world filled with glowing flowers, shimmering wings, and butterflies from all around the globe! This special adventure was inspired by Eleanor, age 5! Thank you for suggesting this beautiful episode! 🌼 What Kids Will Experience In this immersive audio journey, children and families explore an enchanted meadow where flowers shift colors, mango trees...

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Explore Winter Holiday Magic at Rockefeller Center, NYC!

November 28, 2025 • 14 mins

Bundle up, Culture Kids! Today, we travel to the sparkling heart of winter magic at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Together, we explore the world-famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree, sip hot chocolate, glide past the ice-skating rink, and discover the golden story of Prometheus, the statue who brings light and hope to millions. This audio-immersive episode is filled with twinkling lights, heartwarming stories from history, and ...

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Culture Train Time Travel to Ancient Rome!

November 20, 2025 • 16 mins

Pack your imaginary bags, Culture Kids! In this episode, Kristen, Asher, and our special guest Ms. Zoe, producer of Getty's podcast If Objects Could Talk, take you on a magical adventure to the Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles. Together, we stroll through sunlit gardens and explore an ancient Roman-style villa. Then, with a whirl of our time machine, we journey back two thousand years to a grand dining room to see how Romans prepa...

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You May Now Enter the Forbidden City!

November 13, 2025 • 17 mins

All aboard, Culture Kids! In this week’s magical adventure, Mom and Asher hop on the Culture Train and travel to Beijing, China, a city filled with history, color, and stories that stretch back thousands of years. Together with special guest Ms. Dan Song, author of the My City Adventures series, they step through the mighty red gates of the Forbidden City, where emperors once ruled and legends were born. You’ll hear the echoes o...

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Cooking by the River: La Bandera Dominicana Adventure!

November 6, 2025 • 16 mins

Helloo Culture Kids! Grab your imaginary passports and bags because today, Mom (Kristen) and Asher hop on our magical train and travel to the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic. 🇩🇴 We meet our friend Ms. D, a Dominican social-media chef, by a riverside feast to cook the national dish: La Bandera Dominicana (the Dominican flag on a plate!). Together we explore the island’s music, languages, food, community spirit, and why ...

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Magical World of Endless MARIGOLDS!

October 30, 2025 • 16 mins

Join us on a brand-new Culture Kids adventure as we celebrate Día de Muertos with Mexican American author Mariana Ríos Ramírez, author of Abuelita’s Gift. Together, we journey through an endless field of glowing marigold flowers, learning how families in Mexico honor and remember loved ones with ofrendas, papel picado, and pan de muerto. Through Mariana’s heartfelt stories, kids discover how this beautiful tradition shows that ...

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Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions:- Kids Listen Mashup About Feelings

October 28, 2025 • 21 mins

[Please note: This episode was not produced by the Culture Kids Productions team. However, we’re thrilled to have been invited to collaborate and be featured in this special project created by our friends at Kids Listen. While Culture Kids contributed a short segment, all creative direction and production were led by the Big Emotions team.]. Our weekly release will resume on Thursday at 9pm PT! ---------------------- We’re ...

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Giant KITES of Guatemala!

October 24, 2025 • 18 mins

Join Mom, Asher, and their special guest, Ms. Catherina from Columbus Guatemala Travel, a family-run company that helps families explore Central America through adventure and culture. Together, they visit a vibrant hillside filled with color, music, and love, the home of Guatemala’s breathtaking Giant Kite Festival! 🎏 Each year on November 1st, families across Guatemala gather to remember their loved ones by building enormous, h...

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SPOOOOOKY Animals Around the World! Or...Are They?

October 19, 2025 • 14 mins

All aboard the Culture Train for a spooky adventure full of surprises! 👻 Join Kristen, Asher, and Arden as they wander through a magical forest filled with animals that might seem spooky at FIRST, but hold special meaning in cultures around the world. Meet owls that whisper wisdom in Greece and Japan, and black cats that bring luck and love instead of fright! Along the way, discover how stories, beliefs, and traditions can chang...

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🏰 From Castles to Feta Cheese: A Greek Adventure in Nafpaktos!

October 10, 2025 • 18 mins

All aboard the Culture Train! This time we’re heading to the sunny seaside town of Nafpaktos, Greece! Join Asher and Kristen as they visit their friend Mr. Dino, a passionate chef and storyteller, in his cozy family kitchen overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Corinth. Together, they’ll explore what makes Greek food so special, from flaky, cheesy tyropita to creamy, salty feta, and discover how every bite tells a story of family, h...

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K Pop Demon Hunters, Hanboks & Joseon Dynasty!

October 3, 2025 • 15 mins

All aboard the Magical Culture Train — we’re heading to Seoul, South Korea! 🌏 Join Kristen and Asher as they travel to Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of Korea’s most famous royal palaces, and visit a hanbok shop to learn all about the traditional clothing of kings, queens, and everyday people from long ago. 👘 Inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, Asher gets curious about the famous black hat — the gat — worn by the saja boys in the movie...

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Episodes

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Moo, Baa, Aloha! An Animal Rescue Adventure in Kauaʻi!

Let's Go Feed Some African Penguins!

From Carriages to Firehouses: The Dalmatian Story!

The Friendly & Loyal Jindo Dog 🐕

Culture Kids JOKE FEST!!! (Really funny and very important)

Camel Riding Through the Sahara Desert of Morocco!

You're Invited to an Ancient Roman Dinner Party!

A Magical Meadow of Butterflies!

Explore Winter Holiday Magic at Rockefeller Center, NYC!

Culture Train Time Travel to Ancient Rome!

You May Now Enter the Forbidden City!

Cooking by the River: La Bandera Dominicana Adventure!

Magical World of Endless MARIGOLDS!

Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions:- Kids Listen Mashup About Feelings

Giant KITES of Guatemala!

SPOOOOOKY Animals Around the World! Or...Are They?

🏰 From Castles to Feta Cheese: A Greek Adventure in Nafpaktos!

K Pop Demon Hunters, Hanboks & Joseon Dynasty!

Popular Podcasts

Let's Go Explore the BIRD Island in South Africa!

How a City Works: An Adventure at the New York Hall of Science!