# Family-Friendly Podcasts Nickelodeon and Starglow Turned Beloved Franchises into Podcasts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-04-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-friendly-podcasts References: [adweek](https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/nickelodeon-partners-with-starglow-to-make-family-friendly-podcasts-for-children/) & [nickelodeonparents](https://www.nickelodeonparents.com/have-you-heard-nickelodeon-has-podcasts/) Millions of people listen to podcasts every week, and for many, it's their favorite form of entertainment—now, Starglow and [Nickelodeon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark-the-official-podcast) are teaming up to create family-friendly podcasts. As a podcast network that specializes in the creation of co-listening content for kids and families, Starglow is uniquely positioned to create podcast programming from beloved franchises. Thanks to this partnership, families can tune into podcasts like [Story Time with Josh & Blue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimestoryme), featuring songs and tales to help kids wind down for the night. Other podcasts feature characters familiar with all ages, like Dora and the dogs from Paw Patrol. These family co-listening podcasts are not only beneficial for sharpening kids' listening skills and helping to shape daily or weekly routines, but they also inspire imagination and support [screen-free fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodi-flip). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Co-listening Content:** Family-friendly podcasts cater to both children and parents, creating opportunities for shared listening experiences that deepen familial bonds. - **Screen-free Entertainment:** Podcasts offer an engaging alternative to screen time for children, promoting imagination and auditory skills without the use of digital screens. - **Franchise-based Podcasts:** Transforming beloved franchises into audio content capitalizes on existing fanbases, providing a new platform for storytelling and character engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Podcasting:** The growing demand for diverse and specific content opens avenues for niche podcast networks dedicated to family-friendly programming. - **Children's Entertainment:** Innovating within children's media by incorporating familiar characters into new formats can expand reach and maintain brand relevance. - **Educational Technology:** Audio content that supports developmental skills offers opportunities for creating educational tools that blend learning with fun. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Podcast Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondery.md) - [Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/today-with-tonies.md) - [90s Horror-Inspired Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark-the-official-podcast.md) - [Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybutton.md) - [Kid-Friendly Language-Teaching Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diso.md) - [IP-Based Kids Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipbased-kids-games.md) - [Feline-Hosted Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purrcast.md) - [Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-bundles-for-kids.md) - [In-App Podcasting Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siriusxm.md)