Culture Kids
by Culture Kids Productions
Culture Kids is a 3x Webby Award-winning nonprofit organization that creates immersive audio adventures, helping families explore the world and connect with people, places, and stories in meaningful ways. Hosted by a mom and her son, each episode begins aboard a magical Culture Train, where families travel the world together right from home. From bustling cities to quiet villages, we explore cultures through holidays, food, traditions, animals, and the everyday lives of people everywhere, all through a lens that feels relatable, curious, and grounded in real family experiences. Each journey is brought to life with real voices, in partnership with cultural organizations, museums, and communities around the world, so every story feels authentic and full of discovery. As one of our 6-year-old listeners shared, our show “creates love around the world.” So pack your imaginary passports and grab your bags, because it’s time to hop on the Culture Train an
Episodes
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Stories of America: The Surprising History of Candy Corn!
Did you know candy corn was once called “Chicken Feed”? This Halloween, hop aboard the Culture Train for a sweet journey through American history! Kristen and Asher travel back in time to a Pennsylvania farm in the 1880s to discover why so much of America’s corn was grown for animals, not dinner...
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Spooky Forest Adventure Part 2: Are Bats and Snakes Really Scary? | Halloween History for Kids
Are bats and snakes really as spooky as they seem? Hop back aboard the magical Culture Train with Kristen, Asher, and Arden as we return to our Spooky Forest Adventure for Halloween! We start with a peek into Halloween history, tracing it back thousands of years to Samhain, an ancient Celtic...
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All Aboard Hōkūleʻa! Finding Our Way Across the Pacific by Stars, Waves, and Birds
In this episode, the Culture Train sails to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, to meet Mark from the Polynesian Voyaging Society and step aboard Hōkūleʻa, a traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe. Kids learn how the Hawaiian Islands formed, what it means to sail using wayfinding (ancient, non-instrument…
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Antarctica's Frozen MYSTERY: Discovering the SHIPWRECK of Endurance!
Culture Kids heads to the bottom of the world this episode, Antarctica! Join Mom and Asher as they explore towering icebergs, meet emperor penguins and a very sleepy Weddell seal, then dive nearly two miles beneath the frozen Weddell Sea to uncover one of the greatest shipwreck discoveries in...
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Pink Milk, Crispy Samosas & Pakistani Hospitality!
Asher and Mom visit family friend Miral Sattar, whose roots stretch from Pakistan to Burma to Persia, for a hands-on lesson in how food becomes a love language across cultures. Kids will learn about Rooh Afza rose milk, crispy beef samosas, Burmese khow suey noodles, the tradition of chai...
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Culture Kids Summer Special! YOUR JOKES & Voicemails from Around the World!
It's a Culture Kids first, an entire episode made by YOU! For this summer special, Kristen and Asher hand the mic over to the Culture Kids community, featuring voicemails sent in from listeners all around the world sharing what they love most about the show, plus a whole lot of jokes to keep…
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The Mermaid Mystery: Did People Really See Mermaids? A True History Adventure for Kids
Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids! In this episode, Kristen, Asher, and Arden hop aboard the Culture Train time machine to investigate one of history's most enduring legends: mermaids. Are they pure myth, or did real people really believe they saw one? The adventure begins over 2,300...
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Why Are Korean Mung Bean Sprouts Named After a Scholar? A Culture Train Adventure to 1400s Korea
Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids! In this episode, Kristen and Asher welcome their friend Senna into the kitchen to cook up a Korean side dish called sukju namul (숙주나물), better known in English as seasoned mung bean sprouts. But this isn't just a cooking lesson. Halfway through…
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Where Did Unicorns Really Come From? The Surprising True History for Kids
Kristen, Asher, and Arden board the Culture Train Time Machine and travel to two extraordinary moments in history. First, they land on the Persian Royal Road in 400 BCE, where merchants and travelers are exchanging stories from distant lands - including eyewitness accounts of mysterious…
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Meet Polar Bears, Pandas & Orangutans! A Wild Animal Adventure for Kids
Hop aboard the Culture Train with Kristen and Asher as they head to the world famous San Diego Zoo to meet wildlife specialist Marco Wendt. Twelve thousand animals, more than 650 species, and a whole lot of heart await on this stop in sunny San Diego, California. In this episode, families will...
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Riding the Rails Along the California Coast | A Real Train Adventure for Kids!
In this special adventure, Kristen and Asher step off their magical Culture Train and onto a real-life train, the Pacific Surfliner, for one of the most beautiful train journeys in America. Together with special guest Alyssa Dowdalls from Pacific Surfliner, families travel along the stunning...
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The Invisible Bubble! Global Travel Tips, Manners & Shared Space Rules for Kids
How to Be a Good Neighbor on Buses, Trains & Airplanes | Public Transportation Etiquette for Kids! Have you ever wondered how to act on a bus, train, or airplane? In this episode, Kristen and Asher hop aboard real city transit and a jet plane with special guest Ms. Kelly, an etiquette coach and...
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How Trucks Deliver Our Food: A Big Rig Road Trip Adventure!
Hop aboard the magical Culture Train for a brand new adventure, then switch tracks and climb into a real-life 18-wheeler as we hit the highway with our new friend, Mr. Avie 🚚 In this episode, Culture Kids travel across the United States to discover the important role truck drivers play in…
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Earth Day: Inside a Beehive - How Bees Make Honey and Save the Planet!
All aboard the Culture Train!!!!🚂✨ In this fun and educational episode for kids, we explore the amazing world of bees, pollination, and beehives with our special guest Windy Weatherfoot, a nature adventurer who teaches kids about animals, ecosystems, and the tiny helpers that keep our planet...
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How Your Brain Works: A Magical Journey Through Neurons and Memory!
What if you could step inside your brain and see how it works? In this special Culture Kids adventure, we travel to an imaginative world called Brain Stations, where each stop helps us understand how our brains notice sounds, feel emotions, and connect with others. Joined by speech-language...
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Nowruz: Persian New Year Traditions, Spring Celebrations and Iranian Culture!
Hellooo Culture Kids! Grab your imaginary passports because today we’re heading into a cozy home to celebrate Nowruz, a springtime New Year that has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. In this episode, we visit our friends Hannah and her mom, Ms. Sadaf, to experience how their family prepares…
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Hot Air Balloon Ride: Exploring Countries, Cultures and World Geography!
Hello Culture Kids explorers! Grab your imaginary passports and climb aboard the Culture Train because today we’re heading high into the sky for a magical hot air balloon adventure. In this episode, Mom, Asher, and Arden learn how hot air balloons work and discover the science that helps them...
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Garbage Trucks, Recycling and How Cities Stay Clean: A Community Helper Adventure!
All aboard the Culture Train! In this episode, we head back to New York City on a chilly winter morning to ride along on a real garbage truck and discover what happens to our trash after we throw it away. With our friend Amelia from the New York Hall of Science, we explore the hidden systems that...
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South Africa: African Penguins, Wildlife Conservation and Bird Island
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…
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How Cities Work: Engineering, Science and Community at the New York Hall of Science
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...
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Hawaii Animal Farm for Kids: Rescued Tortoises, Sheep & Rabbits in Hawaii
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...
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African Penguins: Wildlife Conservation and Animal Feeding Adventure in South Africa
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…
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Dalmatian Dogs and Firehouses: The History of Fire Dogs and Community Helpers
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...
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Jindo Dog: Korea's National Dog Breed, Loyalty and Korean Culture
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...
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Funny Kids Jokes from Around the World: A New Year Celebration with Culture Kids Podcast
Get ready for giggles! Culture Kids from around the world are sharing their silliest, funniest, laugh-out-loud jokes! 😂🌍 From animal jokes to classic kid humor, this special episode is pure joy: funny children's jokes, big belly laughs, and a heartfelt celebration of every curious, imaginative,...
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Morocco and the Sahara Desert: Camel Riding, Berber Culture and North African Traditions
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...
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Veni, Vidi, Feast: An Immersive Ancient Roman Dinner Party Experience
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…
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Butterfly Facts for Kids: Colors, Migration & Cultural Magic
Here's a rewritten version optimized for SEO while keeping the warmth and voice intact: Grab your imaginary passports! Today, we're fluttering into a magical world of glowing flowers, shimmering wings, and butterflies from every corner of the globe. This enchanted episode was inspired by Eleanor,...
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Explore Winter Holiday Magic at Rockefeller Center, NYC!
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…
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Culture Train Time Travel to Ancient Rome!
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...
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You May Now Enter the Forbidden City!
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,...
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Cooking by the River: La Bandera Dominicana Adventure!
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…
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Magical World of Endless MARIGOLDS!
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...
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Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions:- Kids Listen Mashup About Feelings
[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...
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Guatemala: Giant Kites, Mayan Culture and Day of the Dead Traditions
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...
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Spooky Animals for Kids: Halloween Folklore & World Cultures
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 scary at first, but carry deep cultural meaning in traditions around the world. Meet owls celebrated for their…
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🏰 From Castles to Feta Cheese: A Greek Adventure in Nafpaktos!
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...
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Korean Royal Fashion for Kids: Hanbok, Gat Hats, Gyeongbokgung Palace & K-Pop Demon Hunters | Culture Kids Podcast
All aboard the Culture Train..we're heading to Seoul, South Korea! 🇰🇷✨ Join Kristen and Asher as they explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, visit a traditional hanbok shop, and uncover the history behind the iconic gat, the tall black hat worn by Korean nobles during the Joseon Dynasty. Sparked by...
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Greece for Kids: Greek Castles, Feta Cheese and Mediterranean Culture in Nafpaktos
Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids! 🌍 Today, we’re heading back to the peaceful village of Ushi in Armenia for a splashy, bubbly adventure. Children’s book author Ms. Astrid welcomes us into her home to join her family’s rug washing day, a beloved tradition passed down for generations....
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Off to Hong Kong: Egg Tarts, Dim Sum and City Lights!
In this episode, Kristen and Asher hop aboard the Culture Train to Hong Kong to explore its lively streets, sounds, and flavors. They meet Ms. Dan Song, teacher, author, and taichi coach and learn about her Our City Adventure series, including why Hong Kong is one of her featured cities.…
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Armenia's Sleeping Giant, Sacred Waters, and a Chapel That’s Centuries Old!
In this episode, we hop aboard the Culture Train and travel to the breathtaking country of Armenia. Together, we visit the peaceful little village of Ushi with children’s book author Astrid Kamalyan, explore the ancient Saint Sarkis Monastery, and discover Armenia’s towering mountains, sacred...
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How Soy Sauce Is Made for Kids: Tamari, Japanese Fermentation & San-J International in Virginia | Culture Kids Podcast
All aboard the Culture Train! This week we're stopping in Richmond, Virginia to visit San-J International, where soy sauce has been brewed the traditional Japanese way for over 220 years! 🍶🌱 Join Kristen and Asher and their guest Takashi Sato as they step inside one of America's most remarkable...
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Yuzu & Calamansi: Exploring Citrus Fruits from Japan and the Philippines | Culture Kids Podcast
Hop aboard the Culture Train for a zesty, globe-trotting citrus adventure! 🍋🌏 Join Kristen and Asher as they take young explorers on an immersive journey to discover two of the world's most extraordinary citrus fruits: Japan's fragrant yuzu and the Philippines' bright and tangy calamansi.…
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Visiting the Home of CHOCOLATE: Inside Lindt’s Sweet World!
All aboard the Culture Train, Culture Kids! In this sweet adventure, Kristen, Asher, and their friend Finley travel all the way to Switzerland to explore the world-famous Lindt Home of Chocolate. From the soaring atrium filled with the aroma of cocoa, to the breathtaking chocolate fountain…
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Tasting Yoruba Flavors in Nigeria!
Hop back on the Culture Train and join us for another exciting journey to Lagos, Nigeria! This time, our friend Mr. Taofeek, Co-Founder of Visit Nigeria Now, takes us to one of his favorite spots—House of Pounded Yam—for a delicious dive into traditional Yoruba cuisine. In this episode, you’ll:...
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Let's Go Swim with Wild Dolphins in California!
Kristen and Asher invite you to board their magical Culture Kids boat in Long Beach, California, and set sail across glittering Pacific waves to meet playful dolphins in the wild. Picture the sea breeze, sparkling waves, seabird calls, and our imaginations fully immersed in ocean magic. Asher’s...
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Cooking Class Time! Let's Make Pesto in the Hills of Cinque Terre
Join hosts Asher and Kristen as they board the Culture Train and return to Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre, Italy! After visiting the colorful cliffside villages, today they head uphill to learn the true art of Ligurian pesto from Ms Barbara—right in her fragrant basil garden with panoramic views of...
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Lagos Nigeria for Kids: Lekki Conservation Centre, Yoruba Culture & Africa's Longest Canopy Walkway | Culture Kids Podcast
All aboard the Culture Train! We're heading to Lagos, Nigeria! 🇳🇬🌿 Join Kristen and Asher and their local guide Mr. Taofeek, Co-Founder of Visit Nigeria Now, as they tackle Africa's longest canopy walkway at the Lekki Conservation Centre, spot mona monkeys and crocodiles in the wild, learn to...
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Cinque Terre for Kids: Exploring Italy's Five Lands, Pesto, Gelato & the Ligurian Coast | Culture Kids Podcast
Hop aboard the Culture Train and travel to one of Italy's most magical destinations! 🇮🇹🌊 Join Kristen and Asher as they explore Cinque Terre, the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site perched along the cliffs of the Ligurian coast in northern Italy. From sparkling turquoise seas and...
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Narwhals Are Real?! ❄️🌍 Dive Into the Arctic’s Coolest Secret
🦄❄️ Special Guest: Senna (age 13!) Hop aboard the Culture Train and grab your warmest winter gear, because we’re heading to the icy Arctic to meet one of the most magical creatures in the ocean—the narwhal! Sometimes called the unicorn of the sea, narwhals are full of surprises… including a…
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About this show
Culture Kids is a 3x Webby Award-winning nonprofit organization that creates immersive audio adventures, helping families explore the world and connect with people, places, and stories in meaningful ways.
Hosted by a mom and her son, each episode begins aboard a magical Culture Train, where families travel the world together right from home.
From bustling cities to quiet villages, we explore cultures through holidays, food, traditions, animals, and the everyday lives of people everywhere, all through a lens that feels relatable, curious, and grounded in real family experiences.
Each journey is brought to life with real voices, in partnership with cultural organizations, museums, and communities around the world, so every story feels authentic and full of discovery.
As one of our 6-year-old listeners shared, our show “creates love around the world.”
So pack your imaginary passports and grab your bags, because it’s time to hop on the Culture Train an
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Culture Kids Productions