Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

If your kid has ever been obsessed with Greek mythology -- and honestly, what kid hasn't gone through that phase -- Greeking Out is the podcast that feeds that obsession perfectly. Hosts Kenny Curtis and Rebecca Baines retell classic myths about gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes in a way that's funny, dramatic, and completely accessible to younger listeners. The show is produced by National Geographic Kids, so the research is solid even when the tone is playful. The podcast has built up about 90 episodes across 10 seasons, with new seasons typically launching in April and October. Episodes run 16 to 32 minutes, which is a comfortable length for the age group. The show grew out of the Zeus the Mighty book series, where the mythological characters are reimagined as animals (Zeus is a hamster, Athena is a cat, Ares is a pug), and that same inventive spirit carries over into the audio. Here's what really stands out: Greeking Out holds a 4.7-star rating from over 18,500 Apple reviews. That's one of the highest ratings for any kids' podcast, period. Listeners consistently say the show helped them actually remember Greek mythology in a way textbooks never could. The episodes cover everything from the ancient Olympics to sea monsters to the labors of Heracles, and the hosts bring genuine enthusiasm to every story. Three companion books have spun off from the show, which tells you how much the audience cares.