Check this out! Podcast4kids
A podcast series for kids where we explore interesting people, places, ponderings and past moments from history that shape the world around us.
Listen to 5-25 minute episodes for fun facts, interactive celebrations of knowledge, and cool takeaways.
Appropriate for elementary aged kids (5-12 years old)
Hosted by Amy Contreras, featuring her daughter Cece
Amy has a BA of History from the University of Arizona and has spent her career in corporate Learning & Development, working at global organizations such as Uber, LinkedIn, and more.
Check this out! Podcast4kids covers topics such as historical figures, historical events, history questions, and more.
Podcasting since 2025 • 53 episodes
Check this out! Podcast4kids
Latest Episodes
Pablo Picasso (Artists & Musicians from History)
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating life and legacy of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of all time. Tune in as hosts Cece and Amy discuss Picasso's early years in Spain, his prodigious talent, and his artistic journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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14:15
Aretha Franklin (Artists and musicians from history)
In this fun and inspiring episode of Check This Out! for kids and their grownups, Cece and Amy explore the life of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, also known as the Queen of Soul. They share how she was born in Memphis but grew u...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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10:49
Frida Kahlo (Artists & Musicians from history)
In this exciting episode of Check this Out! podcast for kids and their grownups, Cece and Amy explore the vibrant life and artwork of Frida Kahlo, one of the most iconic artists of all time. Frida Kahlo also happens to be Cece's favori...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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15:16
Mega episode on Ruby Bridges, Mount Everest, Malala Yousafzai, Wangari Maathai, Helen Keller
Join us for a special mega episode to celebrate the 50th episode of Check this out! Cece has chosen 5 of her favorite episodes to help us celebrate this big moment! Tune in to hear about why these are Cece's favorite episodes and catch up...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:00:39
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius - the destruction of Pompeii (Past Moments from History)
In this exciting episode of Check This Out!, Amy and Cece take young listeners on a journey back in time to explore the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and its impact on the ancient city of Pompeii. Discover how a sudden v...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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14:46
