Molly of Denali
by GBH & PBS Kids
From the publisher
Journey with Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl who helps her parents run the Denali Trading Post in the rural village of Qyah! Each season is a brand-new story.
Why we recommend it
Adventures with Molly, an Alaska Native kid, woven with real Indigenous culture and clever problem-solving — big-hearted and quietly educational.
Good for
Collections Molly of Denali landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 120 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 120 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 290 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great for car ridesTop13
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- “What a fun way to pass the time in the car!”
- “We listen to these three seasons every day in the car - please make more!”
- Works for mixed ages7
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- “My three siblings, John Travis-5, Josephine-4 and Henry-1, love the show itself, so we all adore this podcast❤️🌈🎉🦋🌸💙💕can you do more episodes?”
- “Me and my siblings listen to this every night so we can sleep.pls make more.and dont let the haters make u sad.”
- Kids ask to replay it5
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- “My 3 and 5.5 year olds love the podcast and request it on repeat!”
- “My son likes it and I enjoy it and can listen to the episodes over and over (as he requests).”
- Parents enjoy it too5
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- “I have two young kids and they love it so much and I love it so much too.We love it so much.love Audrey”
- “My son and I eagerly await another season!”
- Screen-free alternative5
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- “(His mom loves that he’s not doing more screen time.”
- “It’s a welcome alternative to screen time.”
- Great voices & acting4
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- “Well, well, well if it is the stupid PBS Kids, Molly of Denali made from weird voices and stupid people who don’t even care about us Molly of Denali all the people look like stu…”
- “It’s intriguing and has different voices for each character”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop26
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- “Please make more characters it is so funny and cute my sister loves it because it has so many mysteries”
- “I like all the adventures that Molly has.”
- Mystery & problem solving8
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- “This is probably one of the best podcasts ever just make sure to make more 👧🏼👍🏼 I love the one with the mystery train 🚊”
- “Please make more characters it is so funny and cute my sister loves it because it has so many mysteries”
- Humor & silliness5
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- “Please make more characters it is so funny and cute my sister loves it because it has so many mysteries”
- “It’s so funny and fun.”
- Original songs & music5
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- “Captivating stories, great music and wonderful lessons.”
- “Love the background music as well.”
- Animals & nature4
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- “Nature, culture, emotions and DOGS.”
- “They love Molly’s courage and compassion and her love of nature.”
- Feelings & empathy4
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- “YOU MAY HURT SOMEONE’S FEELINGS true.”
- “Nature, culture, emotions and DOGS.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop9
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- “We started this after Arthur & it’s a great way to keep the kids entertained while learning.”
- “Because I love the adventures dogs and caring for the outdoors and I love love, love, love love it you should definitely listen to this podcast because it is very adventurous an…”
- Funny5
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- “Please make more characters it is so funny and cute my sister loves it because it has so many mysteries”
- “It’s so funny and fun.”
- Exciting4
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- “It’s adventurous but not scary.)”
- “Because I love the adventures dogs and caring for the outdoors and I love love, love, love love it you should definitely listen to this podcast because it is very adventurous an…”
- Wholesome3
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- “I have four young kids and they love this clean story.”
- “It’s so wholesome but actually entertaining.”
Who's actually listening
From the 17 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)16
- Early elementary (6-8)4
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 Molly of Denali
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Journey with Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl who helps her parents run the Denali Trading Post in the rural village of Qyah! Each season is a brand-new story. How did Molly first meet Suki? Will Tooey and his dog sled team get to run in the Junior Arctic Relay? Can Molly and Trini crack the case aboard the Mystery Train? Listen to these new adventures and more on the Molly of Denali podcast! The Molly of Denali podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Curious George, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, and more and distributed by PBS KIDS and PRX.
Parent reviews (290)
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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This podcast is great
This is a really good podcast. This is probably one of the best podcasts ever just make sure to make more 👧🏼👍🏼 I love the one with the mystery train 🚊
Age 7 from Canada  · Oct 2026
So fun!
What a fun way to pass the time in the car! My 6 year old and 4 year old love it!!! Please make more
scrapbookstar101 · Sep 2026
Josie
Spot the differences 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🙂😇😇😇😇😇🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫤🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐫🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🐓🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌞🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌸🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🍀☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
wwryuuhdhbdhg · Sep 2026
The first time
I don’t like this podcast
rowsemayree · Sep 2026
Great podcast
The best pbs kids podcast out of all of them
Momma2Monasmith · Aug 2026
Tttt
Boring 🥱 so bad 👎👎👎👎👎
BerenPEpe · Aug 2026
OK
My sister loves this podcast. I don’t.
CIN💗 · Jul 2026
Love
PLEASE make more I love theme
🌹🌼🙃🦍🤩😎🏳️🌈 · Jun 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 290 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Molly of Denali for?
Molly of Denali is aimed at ages 4–9. In their reviews, parents most often mention preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are Molly of Denali episodes?
Most episodes run about 10 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Molly of Denali any good?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 2,197 ratings, with 290 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.
Is Molly of Denali appropriate for kids?
Molly of Denali is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, funny, exciting.
Where can I listen to Molly of Denali?
Molly of Denali is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Molly of Denali?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 13 of the 120 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
33 to play, newest first
Introducing: Keyshawn Solves It
Jun 6, 2023 · 1 min
If you love the Molly of Denali Podcast, then GBH Kids has a new show you’re sure to enjoy: Keyshawn Solves It! Created by Ed Jenkins, the Keyshawn Solves It podcast is an 8-episode serialized mystery about a 10-year-old African-American boy who inherits a set of keys that can unlock almost any door. With help from his friend Kiki, Keyshawn uses these keys to help solve the mystery of disappearing bikes in his North Minneapolis neighborhood, ensuring that his community’s Juneteenth bike parade can go on. Listeners will be introduced to Juneteenth and its origins, as well as to “keys to success” life lessons such as resilience, self-worth, and responsibility. Geared to children 5-9, Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.
Introducing: The Arthur Podcast
Oct 20, 2022 · 1 min
If you love the Molly of Denali podcast, then GBH Kids has a new show you’re sure to enjoy: The Arthur Podcast. Fans of the classic PBS KIDS series can join Arthur, D.W., and Buster on adventures around Elwood City. Subscribe to The Arthur Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. www.pbskids.org/arthur
Teamwork
Apr 20, 2021 · 13 min
In the final episode of the season, Molly helps Elijah get his sled unstuck. It’s a race to the finish! Who will win first place in the Arctic Wolf Junior Relay? And will Tooey ever get a chance to meet his hero Eugene Pike? The Molly of Denali Podcast is made by the folks behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS television shows: Arthur, Curious George, Pinkalicious & Peterrific and more! Be sure to tune in for Molly of Denali, the animated series only on your local PBS stations!
A Friend in Need
Apr 13, 2021 · 10 min
The race is back on and Molly is eager to get her team on the trail! She wasn’t expecting to run into a herd of caribou or find a fierce competitor in need of help.
Camp Out
Apr 7, 2021 · 11 min
Molly helps Tabitha find her way back on course. To their delight they find Grandpa Nat and Eugene Pike already at the campsite – each with a story to share.
Molly the Musher
Mar 30, 2021 · 10 min
The relay is about to start but with Tooey out sick, Molly agrees to take his place as a musher in the race! After a pep talk with her dog team, Molly’s ready to go, but how will she react when she finds a stowaway?
Race Day
Mar 23, 2021 · 10 min
The Arctic Wolf Junior Relay starts today and it’s up to Molly and her dad to escort world famous musher Eugene Pike to the starting line! Molly’s so excited for Tooey to meet his hero, but why aren’t Tooey and his dogs at the race?
All Wet
Mar 16, 2021 · 11 min
The Denali Trading Post has flooded! Now all the visiting mushers and guests will need to find new places to stay. And where is Eugene Pike, the race marshal and guest of honor?
Welcome To Qyah
Mar 9, 2021 · 12 min
Qyah is hosting the Arctic Wolf Junior Relay which means there’s a lot going on at the Denali Trading Post. Mushers and their dogs from all over Alaska are coming to check in, including Molly’s cousin Tabitha and Tooey’s toughest competition Elijah.
Let's Host A Race
Mar 2, 2021 · 10 min
It’s just days before the Arctic Wolf Junior Relay dog sled race in Talkeetna, Alaska, and Molly is busy helping Tooey train for the event. But when Talkeetna doesn’t have enough snow it looks like the big race will have to be canceled.
Let's Host a Race! We're Back for Season 3!
Feb 16, 2021 · 2 min
The Arctic Wolf Junior Relay has come to Qyah and junior mushers from all over Alaska, including Molly’s best friend, Tooey, will be participating in the epic dog sled race! But when Tooey catches a cold, Molly steps in to take over the sled. If she hopes to finish her first relay she’ll need to get advice from world-famous musher Eugene Pike, brave the elements and a herd of caribou, and help out her fellow racers. Good thing Suki’s come along for the ride!
Introducing the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast
Oct 27, 2020 · 3 min
If you love the Molly of Denali podcast, then GBH Kids has a new show you’ll adore: Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast. Join Pinkalicious and her little brother Peter as they sing along to their favorite songs from the hit PBS Kids show, Pinkalicious & Peterrific. Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann. Subscribe to the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious