Goodnight, World!
by Headspace Studios, Sesame Street
From the publisher
With a whole world to explore, it's no surprise that winding down can be a challenge for curious little ones.
Why we recommend it
Sesame Street meets Headspace — Elmo and pals guide a soft, breathy wind-down with simple mindfulness. The gentlest possible landing for little ones.
Good for
Collections Goodnight, World! landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 80 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 80 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 144 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works at bedtimeTop24
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- “My daughter falls asleep really quickly and it really works Can you make more Grover with Nina please?🙏”
- “Now she listens on her own at bedtime and falls right to sleep.”
- Works for mixed ages6
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- “Just interesting enough that my 6 and 4 year olds love them, and just slow enough that they help wind them down.”
- “My 7 and 4 year olds love this podcast and ask for it every night.”
- Great voices & acting4
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- “The narrator’s voice is very calming!”
- “Wonderful voices and cute stories.”
- High production quality2
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- “Totally understand that the production of a podcast with a brand such as Sesame Street must be no small task, but now I have to listen to the same 13 episodes for years while my…”
- “The production values are so good, unlike other podcasts for kids, and each episode teaches some meditation techniques while still staying with the theme or story.”
- Kids ask to replay it2
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- “My Elmo obsessed 21 month old loves to fall asleep to these.”
- “Our 3.5 year old is obsessed!”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop24
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- “We love Sesame Street stories and are so happy this podcast exists!”
- “Lovely stories with meaningful lessons all while teaching kiddos how to calm their bodies and settle in for sleep.”
- Feelings & empathy4
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- “Helps him calm down and fall asleep!”
- “This helps my little one calm down and fall asleep…he has yet to make it to the end of the story before he dozes off”
- Life lessons & values2
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- “Lovely stories with meaningful lessons all while teaching kiddos how to calm their bodies and settle in for sleep.”
- “The production values are so good, unlike other podcasts for kids, and each episode teaches some meditation techniques while still staying with the theme or story.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- CalmingTop17
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- “Lovely stories with meaningful lessons all while teaching kiddos how to calm their bodies and settle in for sleep.”
- “Helps him calm down and fall asleep!”
- Educational3
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- “Heyyyyyyy i’ma try dis out bc I like Sesame Street ppl bc I like big bird in one of those episodes where he’s like “one of the things are not like the other which one is it?” An…”
- “I love that it provides great “tools” for her to learn and she loves the stories.”
Who's actually listening
From the 21 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)14
- Early elementary (6-8)6
- Babies & toddlers3
- Tweens (9-12)3
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Goodnight, World!
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
With a whole world to explore, it's no surprise that winding down can be a challenge for curious little ones. In Goodnight, World! a new sleepcast for children from Headspace Studios and Sesame Street, listeners can join Alan, Nina, and our friends from Sesame Street on amazing adventures in their imaginations. Along the way, they’ll learn how to calm their minds and bodies down to help them get ready for quiet moments and bedtime.
Parent reviews (144)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Love it
I am eight and I’m turning nine October 19 but I still do this. Oh my God it’s bomb.
💓 it · Oct 2026
Love it
I love this and a am 8 and I still listening to this but there is one problem There are no more episodes Make more!
Sophia Gutierrez Fernandez · Sep 2026
Make more plsss
12 and still listen! Pls make more!
LemurLove❤️❤️❤️ · Sep 2026
Amazing
This is amazing I’m 11 and have Autism and this I can sleep so well to this
ginjaninja1928 · Sep 2026
I love it
I’m 8 1/2 and I still listen to this
lennon from ak · Sep 2026
Comment about the trailer
Headspace this is not nighttime
2964TheBruh · Sep 2026
Ok
I am 12 years old but I still listen to it sometimes when I am scared
Crazy safari · Aug 2026
Bla bla bla just for babies
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Lick1246 · Jul 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 144 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Goodnight, World! for?
Goodnight, World! is aimed at ages 2–6. In their reviews, parents most often mention preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are Goodnight, World! episodes?
Most episodes run about 20 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Goodnight, World! any good?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 944 ratings, with 144 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.
Is Goodnight, World! appropriate for kids?
Goodnight, World! is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as calming, educational.
Where can I listen to Goodnight, World!?
Goodnight, World! is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Goodnight, World!?
The point that comes up most is "works at bedtime" — mentioned in 24 of the 80 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
26 to play, newest first
Elmo’s Underwater Adventure
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Grab your scuba suit and use your imagination to swim with Elmo through the sparkling underwater castles, dancing plants, and shiny bubbles in Dorothy’s fish bowl.
Grover & Gabrielle’s Sunset Playdate
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
As everyone on Sesame Street is falling asleep, a whole new world is waking up. Join Nina, Grover, and Gabrielle as they watch the sunset in Gabrielle’s backyard, and use their imaginations to continue their playdate even after the sun goes down.
Abby Flies Up the Beanstalk
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Isn’t it a beautiful day for a fairy tea party up high in the sky? Join Nina and Abby as they imagine all the magical things in the giant’s castle, from talking teapots to dancing brooms and singing clocks.
Grover Explores the Jungle
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
The jungle may be far from Sesame Street, but not when we use our imaginations! Join Explorer Grover and Nina for a wild jungle expedition, complete with colorful toucans, gigantic waterfalls, and adorable baby leopard cubs.
Abby & Gabrielle in Rainday Bike Shop
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Nina’s outside working on Grover’s bike when it starts pouring rain. What’ll she do until the clouds clear up? Join Gabrielle and Abby as they imagine the most spectacular bike shop of their dreams.
Bert and Ernie’s Fall Day on the Farm
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Hot apple cider, picking giant pumpkins, and petting the fun farm animals — it’s the best fall day ever. Let’s imagine a day at the apple orchard, and all of the beautiful fall colors, with Nina, Bert, Ernie, and his rubber duckie.
Bert and Ernie at the Beach
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Feel your feet in the sand, hear the big waves crash, and build as many beautiful sandcastles as you’d like. Imagine a perfect summer day on the beach with Bert, Ernie, and Nina.
Gabrielle & Elmo Help in the Cozy Kitchen
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Family dinners are so yummy, and so much fun. Gabrielle, Elmo, and Nina imagine helping Grandma Nell prepare for her famous Sunday meal, from the soothing sounds to the yummy smells of the kitchen.
Elmo & Tango at the Puppy Salon
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Imagination lets us be whatever we want — even a professional doggie stylist. Join Nina and Elmo as they imagine working at the puppy salon, helping Elmo’s puppy Tango and all the cute neighborhood pups feel fresh and sparkling clean.
Grocer Grover Takes a Break
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Taking a break isn’t giving up — it’s recharging our energy to do what we love. While Grocer Grover takes a much-needed break from delivering groceries to his neighbors, let’s imagine the vibrant sights and sounds of the bustling grocery store.
Bert & Ernie’s Starry Night Sweep Up
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Before making our way home for a good night’s sleep, let’s imagine tidying up from the Sesame Street spring carnival with all of our favorite neighborhood friends.
Elmo’s Farmhouse Holiday
Mar 11, 2024 · 20 min
Elmo can’t wait for his family’s winter festivities tomorrow. But before a happy holiday, a monster needs a good night’s rest. Babysitter Nina and Elmo use their imaginations to unwind before bed on this snowy evening.