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Podcasts Like Greeking Out: 6 Parent-Reviewed Picks (2026)

Updated October 22, 2026 Β· Based on public parent ratings and reviews

The short answer

If your family likes Greeking Out’s retold myths, Nighttime Nathan is a good next step with younger kids in the mix: original adventures with songs for ages 3–10, about 16 minutes an episode. For more myths, try Live from Mount Olympus. For retold fairy tales, try Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest.

Greeking Out is National Geographic Kids’ retelling of classic Greek myths, with gods, monsters and heroes, for ages 6–12. If your family loves big, mischievous stories, there is a lot more to discover. Some of these stay with myths and folktales, some move to history and mystery, and one trades old stories for brand-new adventures. Here are the best places to look next.

What you might be looking for next

  • More myths and legends. Live from Mount Olympus and Circle Round each tell old stories in their own way.
  • Something for younger listeners. Greeking Out is pitched at ages 6–12, and a 4 or 5 year old may want a show made for them.
  • New stories, not only old ones. Original adventures with their own characters make a change from retellings.

The 6 best podcasts like Greeking Out, at a glance

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Podcasts compared as alternatives to Greeking Out
Nighttime Nathan cover artNighttime NathanOur pickfunny, imaginative adventures with original songs, for kids of different agesAges: 3–104.8
Live from Mount Olympus cover artLive from Mount Olympustweens and families who like myths as a dramatic, theater-style adventureAges: Not stated4.2
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest cover artGrimm, Grimmer, Grimmestfairy tales retold with kids cracking jokes along the wayAges: Not stated4.6
Circle Round cover artCircle Roundbedtime and mixed-age listening, with folktales from around the worldAges: 4–104.5
The Past and The Curious cover artThe Past and The Curioushistory for curious kids, told with humorAges: 7–124.7
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel cover artThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patela mystery adventure that kids ask to hear againAges: 6–124.6

Our 6 picks, one by one

In order of how closely each one matches what families who enjoy Greeking Out tend to want next.

Our pick

Nighttime Nathan cover art

1. Nighttime Nathan

by RockMedia

4.849 ratings
Ages 3–10~16 min44 episodes
Best for:
funny, imaginative adventures with original songs, for kids of different ages.
Why consider it:
Both are story-led and funny, with adventures that the whole family can enjoy together. It is made for younger listeners: ages 3–10 against 6–12.
What it does well:
A new world, a lovable friend and original songs in every episode, with full character voices. Parents say they enjoy it too.
Keep in mind:
A newer show with a smaller library and fewer ratings than the big names. It is not designed to put a child to sleep.
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Live from Mount Olympus cover art

2. Live from Mount Olympus

by Onassis Foundation

4.21,694 ratings
~21 min75 episodes
Best for:
tweens and families who like myths as a dramatic, theater-style adventure.
Why consider it:
The closest match if the myths are the draw: more Greek stories, in a different style.
What it does well:
Greek myths woven with the artistry of contemporary theater-makers, hosted by Hermes. Parents mention mythology and storytelling about equally, and praise the voice acting.
Keep in mind:
It does not state an age range and is pitched at tweens and up, so it can run older than a young child wants.
Official website β†—Apple Podcasts β†—See what parents say
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest cover art

3. Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

by Pinna

4.67,632 ratings
~30 min47 episodes
Best for:
fairy tales retold with kids cracking jokes along the way.
Why consider it:
Retold stories again, this time fairy tales, with kids in the room cracking jokes.
What it does well:
Author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids who guess at the twists and joke around. Parents mention the storytelling and the humor.
Keep in mind:
These are Grimm fairy tales, so it is worth previewing an episode for sensitive kids, and it does not state an age range.
Official website β†—Apple Podcasts β†—See what parents say
Circle Round cover art

4. Circle Round

by WBUR

4.516,987 ratings
Ages 4–10~23 min468 episodes
Best for:
bedtime and mixed-age listening, with folktales from around the world.
Why consider it:
Old stories from around the world, for ages 4–10, if you want to go beyond Greece.
What it does well:
Folktales from around the world, performed as sound- and music-rich radio plays. Parents mention bedtime and listening with kids of different ages.
Keep in mind:
Reviews talk about lessons and calm more than laughs, so it is a weaker fit when kids want to be silly.
Official website β†—Apple Podcasts β†—See what parents say
The Past and The Curious cover art

5. The Past and The Curious

by Mick Sullivan

4.72,681 ratings
Ages 7–12~33 min152 episodes
Best for:
history for curious kids, told with humor.
Why consider it:
If the history is the draw: true stories, for ages 7–12.
What it does well:
A history podcast for kids and families. Parents describe it as educational and funny, and mention it for car rides and for listening with kids of different ages.
Keep in mind:
It is a history show rather than a story show, and episodes run longer.
Official website β†—Apple Podcasts β†—See what parents say
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel cover art

6. The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

by GZM Shows

4.66,610 ratings
Ages 6–12~18 min34 episodes
Best for:
a mystery adventure that kids ask to hear again.
Why consider it:
For kids ready for a longer story: a mystery adventure for ages 6–12.
What it does well:
Eleven-year-old Mars Patel and his friends investigate why kids are going missing at their middle school. Parents mention the voice acting and kids asking to replay it.
Keep in mind:
It is a serial, so episodes are best heard in order, and the catalogue is small.
Official website β†—Apple Podcasts β†—See what parents say

Nighttime Nathan vs Greeking Out

Both are story-led and funny, with adventures that the whole family can enjoy together.

Nighttime Nathan compared with Greeking Out
FactNighttime NathanGreeking Out
Made forAges 3–10Ages 6–12
Typical episodeAbout 16 minutesAbout 25 minutes
Episodes so far4499
Parent rating4.849 ratings4.721,136 ratings
Parents talk aboutStorytelling & adventure, Humor & silliness, Original songs & musicHistory & mythology, Storytelling & adventure, Humor & silliness
Best forfunny, imaginative adventures with original songs, for kids of different ageskids who love Greek myths retold with a bit of mischief

Why you might like it

  • It is made for younger listeners: ages 3–10 against 6–12.
  • It is shorter: about 16 minutes an episode against about 25.
  • It has original songs and a running cast. Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim visit a new world each week.

Worth knowing

  • It has no myths or legends. Every world in Nighttime Nathan is invented.
  • It is built for adventure and fun rather than for teaching mythology.
  • It has a smaller library: 44 episodes against 99.

Why we like Nighttime Nathan

  • Original, not licensed
  • Like an audio cartoon
  • Songs kids actually request
  • No AI
  • Made by real parents

A note on the rating. Nighttime Nathan’s 4.8 average comes from 49 ratings, compared with the 21,136 behind Greeking Out. 19 of its 20 written reviews give five stars and 1 gives one or two stars. Read the reviews, and press play on an episode, before you decide.

What parents say

Real reviews, quoted exactly as written.

β€œWe love the creativity, positive messaging and super catchy music. We look forward to traveling in our imaginations each week. It’s even fun for the grown-ups, with the silly voices and side comments. We love it!!”
srbender1 on Apple Podcasts, Aug 2026
β€œAs a elementary school principal, I really appreciate these stories. They’re both fun exciting but also do a great job of painting a visual picture as to what’s going on. They definitely make my wife and I laugh too.”
asfrwtegbhaa on Apple Podcasts, Jul 2026
β€œOur kids LOVE nighttime Nathan. We have a 7, 5 and 2 year old and all three of them will sit and listen to an episode. They request to listen every day, and the songs and episodes are now on repeat in our house!”
The Middlecamps on Apple Podcasts, Oct 2026

How we compared them

  • Ratings and reviews come from public parent reviews, the same ones behind every other page on Pods for Kids. Each rating is shown with the number of ratings behind it.
  • Ages are the ones each show states. Where a show states none, we leave it blank rather than guess.
  • Episode length is the typical length of a show’s episodes, taken from its own feed.
  • What parents mention counts the written reviews that raise a topic in their own words. How our numbers work.
  • The picks and the β€œkeep in mind” notes are our own judgement about fit, based on each show’s description and those reviews. They are not parent reviews.

Questions parents ask

What are the best podcasts like Greeking Out?

If your family likes Greeking Out’s retold myths, Nighttime Nathan is a good next step with younger kids in the mix: original adventures with songs for ages 3–10, about 16 minutes an episode. For more myths, try Live from Mount Olympus. For retold fairy tales, try Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest.

What age is Greeking Out for?

Greeking Out is pitched at ages 6–12. For younger children, Nighttime Nathan is made for ages 3–10.

Are there other podcasts about Greek myths for kids?

Yes. Live from Mount Olympus is a theater-style retelling of Greek myths hosted by Hermes, and Circle Round covers folktales from around the world.

How long are Greeking Out episodes?

A typical episode runs about 25 minutes. Nighttime Nathan runs about 16 minutes.

Is Nighttime Nathan a good alternative to Greeking Out?

Yes, for the right family. Both are story-led and funny, with adventures that the whole family can enjoy together. It is made for younger listeners: ages 3–10 against 6–12. It has no myths or legends. Every world in Nighttime Nathan is invented.

What age is Nighttime Nathan for?

Nighttime Nathan is made for ages 3–10. Parents describe toddlers and school-age kids listening to the same episode.

How long are Nighttime Nathan episodes, and how often is there a new one?

A typical episode runs about 16 minutes, and a new one comes out every week. There are 44 so far.

Is Nighttime Nathan free, and where can I listen?

Yes, it's free. You can listen on Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps, or press play on its page here at Pods for Kids.

Is Nighttime Nathan made with AI?

No. Nighttime Nathan is written, voiced and scored by people, and nothing in it is machine-generated.

So which should you pick?

Try Nighttime Nathan with your kids

It is free, a new episode comes out every week, and an episode is about 16 minutes: long enough for a school run, short enough to try tonight.

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