The Week Junior Show

The Week Junior Show is the podcast companion to the award-winning magazine for 8-to-14-year-olds, and it does a genuinely good job of making current events accessible without dumbing them down. Host Bex from Fun Kids is joined each week by members of the editorial team, including Eve, Kay, Vanessa, and Elena, who discuss their favourite stories from the latest issue and break down what is happening in the world. One of the best recurring segments is "Real or Rubbish?" where the team fact-checks claims and outlandish-sounding stories. It teaches critical thinking in a way that feels like a game rather than a lesson, which is exactly the kind of thing kids this age respond to. The topics span everything from space exploration and wildlife to social media regulations and music awards, so there is always something that grabs a child's attention. With 100 episodes and a 4.5-star rating from 183 reviews, the show has built a solid reputation. It publishes weekly and keeps a tight, focused format that never overstays its welcome. The tone hits a sweet spot between informative and chatty. If you have a kid who asks a lot of questions about what they see on the news or overhear adults talking about, this podcast gives them age-appropriate context. It is also a great bridge for children who might not be magazine readers yet but are curious about the wider world.