21 Best Mystery Podcasts for Middle Schoolers to Listen to (2026)

Welcome to The Weirdness … Middle-schoolers Arlo and Sierra host a podcast dedicated to exploring unexplained phenomena like the Loch Ness Monster, the yeti and the chupacabra. But they've never actually witnessed any of it—until they track down an unusual caller who turns out to be none other than Bigfoot himself. Turns out, the Weirdness is real, and it's everywhere! Arlo, Sierra, and Bigfoot (aka Beef) set off on a mind-blowing adventure across the globe to find out why the creatures of legends are disappearing. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠ . more

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' The Hollow is a modern take on the timeless story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. When three 6th graders at Sleepy Hollow Middle School stumble upon a real-life ghost story, they find themselves on the trail of the Headless Horseman himself. Is he truly a terrifying ghoul, or has he been misunderstood for all these years? For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠ . more

A podcast about the weird and unexplained! Think Unsolved Mysteries for kids!

Discover the most downloaded family audio drama in history. Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she'll soon learn she's not alone in the world. From Peabody Award-winning Gen-Z Media, creators of The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and The Big Fib, Six Minutes is a thrilling adventure for the whole family. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠ . more

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a mystery adventure show for kids that the whole family will enjoy. In the show, eleven-year-old Mars Patel and his pals Caddie, JP, and Toothpick must band together to discover why kids are going missing at H.G. Wells Middle School. Tech billionaire Oliver Pruitt, founder of the mysterious school, Pruitt Prep, may have a thing or two to say about their quest and where it will lead. Will it be, as he is fond of saying, To the Stars? For more great shows for kids and families visit GZMshows.com. more

Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is an official 'Common Sense Media Selection,' one of Apple Podcasts' 'Essentials,' has been called one of the 'Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages' by Time Out New York, one of the '7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love' by The New York Times, one of the '20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them Forget About Screen Time' by the TODAY Show. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Vox, Vulture, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr., and more. more

Imagination Amplified is the home of GZM Shows, the award-winning creators of Six Minutes, The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, Nightingale and Discovering Dad. Each new series takes you and your family on an immersive adventure filled with mysteries, cliffhangers, humor and heart. Get your Imagination Amplified! Follow Imagination Amplified and start listening today. In Season Four, 13-year old Jonas moves into his late Grandpa's house and stumbles upon a cryptic recording by THE LEFT ARM TREASURE SOCIETY, that leads to a treasure hunt... and a curse! In Season Three, we follow IOWA CHAPMAN AND THE LAST DOG on a thrilling and heartfelt audio adventure in an apocalyptic future with the love story between a girl and a dog at its center. In Season Two, ICE LIONS follows John and his friends as they chase their impossible dream of creating Kenya's first ice hockey team and sharing the spirit of hope and togetherness with the world. In Season One, journey with us to HIDDEN ISLAND. Hidden Island is the story of Colin, Isabel, and their kids, Jake, Emilia and Leo, a typical American family thrust into an extraordinary adventure full of wonder and mystery. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠. more

Calling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids' who'd like to get to the bottom of some of the world's most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, 'Myth Truster' Tiernan Douieb and 'Myth Buster' Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It's up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it! A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about 'evidence' and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way. Fun for ages 6 - 106. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. Pre-Order the Bust or Trust Book here - https://geni.us/BustorTrust more

From the parents behind Law & Order comes a captivating audio series tailored for the young and inquisitive minds of today.Step into the whimsical world of Patrick Picklebottom, a precocious 11-year-old with a love for reading and an uncanny ability to solve mysteries. Inspired by the beloved children's book of the same name, this podcast vividly brings Patrick's tales of deduction and everyday adventures to life as he unravels baffling enigmas and puzzling situations, episode by episode.Buy the book and find more details at PatrickPicklebottom.com more

Winner of 5 Signal Awards, including Best Kids Podcast, Best Road Trip Podcast, and Best Writing (Fiction)! Whether it's a kid hiding a baby dragon in his attic, a high school mascot protecting the football team from an ancient Viking curse, or a little sister vanishing when a teleportation experiment goes wrong, Kaboom has an audio adventure for you! The whole family will love listening to these original fiction stories together, which feature full casts of talented voice actors and cinematic sound design. New to Kaboom? Each episode is a completely new adventure in just one episode, so you can start anywhere. Here's some of our favorites: • Hunt of the Nydralisk (Season 3 Episode 3): When a dangerous alien creature called a Nydralisk escapes from the space station lab, it's up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. • Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report (Season 2 Episode 8): An alien student disguised as a preteen boy infiltrates a summer camp in order to conduct research on the humans' nefarious plots, but an encounter with a curious young boy makes Eric question if humans are as evil as he was taught. • The Viking Mascot (Season 1 Episode 2): A normally shy boy gains swagger when he puts on his high school's mascot costume, but his confidence is tested when a mythological threat arises on the football field. BINGE OUR NEW LIMITED SERIES: 'Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice' is a 15-part comedic mystery about a pair of wannabe detectives investigating mysteries at their middle school. All episodes available now on their own podcast feed—just search for 'Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice' wherever you get your podcasts! Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast comes from the producers of The Apple Seed, another podcast full of stories for families. more

Meet Opal. Curious, brave and persistent. At age 11, she already has her own thriving mystery-solving business helping neighbors find anything from lost pets to missing packages. Follow along as Opal uncovers buried clues and confronts a family mystery, her most challenging case yet. Opal Watson: Private Eye is a Parents' Choice Gold Winner created by Natasha Tarpley and Nerissa Holder Hall. Listen to this show and many more at ⁠⁠pinna.fm.⁠⁠ more

Welcome to 'Mystery Detectives,' the podcast where you become the detective! Are you ready to join the adventure? Let's go! more

UnTrue: The Underdogs is a hilarious new (un)true crime fiction podcast series that's both a fun mystery for kids AND a 'true crime' comedy for grown-ups!Over 8 weekly episodes, kids and parents alike will be drawn into the gripping and hilarious mystery of 'The Cat Burglar' as investigated by true crime dogcaster Trudie Poodle and the second-best detective agency in Dogtown The Underdogs! Each week Trudie and The Underdogs will sniff out clues - and chase their own tails as they come closer and closer to unmasking the felonious feline behind Dogtown's most paaw-zzling unsolved Cat Burglar crimes.Favourite and share now with all your friends to guess-along together. And you can also visit Dogtown in Roblox! Find the gems each week to earn a Dog Detective Badge. Just search 'Underdogs' in Roblox to play now.*Adapted by Kate and Jol Temple from their original book 'The Underdogs - Catch a Cat Burglar' (illustrated by Shiloh Gordon). more

On our podcast, we'll unravel mysteries, ask big questions, and have a blast along the way. Together, we'll be like detectives, searching for clues and piecing together the puzzle of history.Please give us an email, we'd love to hear from you ****@outloook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

An archaeologist retires to teach high school, but when his students tell him about a nearby abandoned town, they set out to investigate. There they become trapped and in order to leave, they must solve a mystery involving hundreds of years of ghosts. (Presented ad free.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to My Boo Buddies , a kid-friendly mystery podcast packed with laughs, light scares, and lovable ghost pets! Manny and his sister Dulce María uncover a secret world inside their new haunted seaside home—where Boo Buddies, ghostly animals with big personalities, need help solving mysteries from their past. Together, they face shadows, surprises, and lots of mischief, all while learning the power of confidence and compassion. Designed for kids 3 8 , this audio adventure is spooky-sweet fun the whole family can enjoy. more

A family-friendly mystery podcast who involves the listeners in the mystery. After the episode, join our Remind group by texting @mystery95 to 81010 and text in your guess. If you're right, you just might become part of the mystery yourself — with an episode written about you. more

I'm a high school senior with way too much curiosity and a love for iced coffee. On Unsolved & Unexplained, we dive into the world's strangest mysteries- vanishing planes, lost treasures, cryptic codes- all school appropriate, but still full of twists and those 'hold up, seriously?!' moments. more

A podcast about Middle Grade mystery fiction.Eleven year old MJ and her mystery-loving father, Aidan, talk about mystery novels aimed at tween readers. Each episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion before delving deeper into spoilers in its second half.Bonus short video content, School for Sleuths, presents short discussions of concepts in mystery fiction, drawing on elements of books we have recently discussed. more

Middle Grade adventure and mystery audiobooks for kids ages 9-12. Dive into daily stories featuring detective mysteries, magical quests, and epic tales of friendship.Fable's Adventures is the perfect bridge for preteens ready for more than picture books but looking for age-appropriate stakes. From fantasy epics to relatable school-life challenges, these stories fuel growing imaginations.Ideal for:Bedtime Stories: Wind down with calming adventuresCar Rides: Screen-free family entertainmentDaily Listening: New daily episodesCreate your own: https://fablesadventur.onelink.me/mlUy/bjof8skv more

At Wildewood Hall boarding school, the truth can be hard to find. But when things take a strange turn, one student journalist makes it her mission to separate fact from fiction. extonare.substack.com more