The Brightside - Our Favourite Podcasts To Listen To On Family Car Trips
The Brightside: Our favourite podcasts to listen to on family car trips.
For long commutes and road trips, we are big fans of podcasts during family car trips. Unlike movies or games, podcasts provide entertainment without the need for screens, reducing the risk of motion sickness and meltdowns.
Podcasts are like the swiss army knife of entertainment—they're versatile, portable, and can make time fly faster than a jet. Listening to a podcast together can spark interesting discussions among family members, making the trip more interactive and engaging. Or pop on their headphones and keep things quiet and peaceful as everyone listens to their own interests.
From storytelling and comedy to interviews and educational topics. Here are a few of our faves spanning all ages and interests.
Short & Curly is a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents, with questions and ideas to really get you thinking.
Join your hosts Guy Raz, Mindy Thomas and a cast of bonkerballs friends on a cartoon-for-the-ear adventure and explore all the WOWs in our world!
More than 1500 episodes on just about any kind of thing you can think of. There’s definitely something in here that will pique your interest.
Teaming up with one of Australia’s most successful comedians, Ryan Shelton, and his very talented brother Josh van Cuylenburg, Hugh has put together a podcast which is all about how perfectly imperfect we all are.
Hamish Blake chats with other dads he really admires (and whose phone number he had relatively easy access to) about their approach to dadding, and in the process hopefully learn a little, steal some of their hard earned wisdom and help us all dad a tiny bit better.
Join TDA co-founders Sam and Zara every weekday morning as they cover the news of the day in your language.
Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about — someone who has seen and done amazing things.
Monstrous meat-eaters, humble herbivores and stealthy scavengers meet in the Dino Dome for the greatest race of all time.
Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together.
Silly Stories for Kids is a collection of original stories, made up on the spot to bring joy, laughter and creativity to young kids and a moment of peace to their parents.
Kinderling’s award-winning guided mediations and soothing soundscapes will calm your kids and ease little ones into a peaceful slumber.
Tips for the perfect podcast experience:
Bring comfortable headphones: Over-ear or noise-cancelling headphones can make a big difference, especially in noisy environments like airports or train stations.
Mix it up: Balance heavy content with lighter fare. After an intense true crime episode, switch to a comedy podcast to lighten the mood.
Mind your battery: Podcasts can drain your battery, so pack a portable charger to keep your devices powered up.
Set parental controls: If you're travelling with kids, make sure to set up parental controls or pre-screen podcasts to ensure they're age-appropriate.
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