The Week Junior Show

The Week Junior Show

Author: Fun Kids Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wondered what happens when the curious minds behind a brilliant children's magazine get together for a chat? That's exactly the feeling you get with The Week Junior Show, a lively podcast from Fun Kids. It’s like being invited into the editorial room where the week's most interesting stories for young people are brought to life. Each episode, Bex is joined by different members of The Week Junior team, offering a genuine glimpse into how they choose and think about the news. They don't just report the facts; they dive into friendly debates on the big questions, share their personal favourite articles from the latest issue, and tackle that all-important segment, 'Real or Rubbish?', where they investigate whether a surprising report is credible or just a myth. This isn't a lecture; it's a conversation designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in its audience. The tone is engaging and respectful, treating young listeners as the intelligent, capable thinkers they are. Tuning into this podcast is a fantastic way for families to connect over current events, or for any curious kid (or adult!) to understand the stories shaping their world in a fun, digestible format. It turns the week's headlines into a shared adventure.
Episodes
Greenland and no social media for under-16s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
In a week where the biggest artists in the music industry were recognised at the Grammys, and Dame Sarah Mullaly officially became the Archbishop of Canterbury, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories t…
National Storytelling Week and return of the lynx [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
In a week where a very powerful storm swept across the US and Japan's pandas returned to China, we're going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Junior team. See omnystud…
Artemis II and a model Sun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
In a week where global ocean protection rules came into force, and a medieval ship was found off the coast of Denmark, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Ju…
National Year of Reading and retro tech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:02
In a week where tourists were stranded in Lapland due to freezing temperatures and the world’s latest tech was showcased at a special event in Las Vegas in the US, we’re going to be talking about some of the other storie…
Is it OK to sell Dinosaur Fossils at Auction? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:10
This week, Bex is joined by Eve, Kay, Vanessa and Elena where they kick off 2026 with a big debate about whether or not you should be able to buy Dinosaur fossils, reports on the recent snowstorms and hear all about a vi…
NEW PODCAST: Judge Bex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:59
Get Judge Bex now: https://podfollow.com/judgebex Welcome to the hilarious family courtroom of Judge Bex! Bex settles two dramatic disputes: Isla versus her dad “Fishboy” over unfair bath time rules, and Hattie versus he…
Favourite stories of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:04
Here's a round-up of our favourite stories and moments in the magazine this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Percy Jackson stars and giving gifts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:05
In a week where resident doctors started a five day strike in England and a pantomime horse race took place in London, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Juni…
The future of zoos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:06
In a week where Ukraine’s president visited Downing Street and the Sports Personality of the Year nominees were announced, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week…
The Largest City in the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:12
In a week where the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games was announced and the Winter Olympics flame was lit in Greece, we're going to be hearing what other stories entertained Eve, Joe and the rest of the Week Junior tea…