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The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids

The Reading Bug
Thanksgiving
Pilgrims
Hawaii
Wampanoag
Kilauea
Chicago World's Fair
Volcanology
Pele
Geology
Sparkles
Oceanus
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Fairyland
Kazumura Lava Tubes
Harvest Festivals
Nightwing
Electricity
Women's Rights
Reading Bug Bookstore
Tectonic Plates

Let’s fly! ✨

The Reading Bug Podcast is a collection of original audio stories for kids — featuring immersive adventures, cozy bedtime stories, bite-sized story snacks, and curious science questions — all brought to life with original music, original characters and vivid storytelling.

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Travel anywhere imagination can take them in Reading Bug Adventures — cinematic, two-part story ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes247Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

What really happens when the garbage truck drives away and your trash disappears? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly as they chase the "Invisible Journey" of a snack wrapper all the way from the curb to its final destination! From the thundering compactor ... more

Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories

On an otherwise ordinary Tuesday night, a very sensible nine-year-old named Stella hears a small tap on her bedroom window — and discovers a tiny, glowing star named Fig, hopelessly lost after his navigation chart got... more

Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories

In a shimmering turquoise lagoon where the coral looks like underwater castles, a young sea turtle named Leilani is a slow traveler who prefers watching the clouds to rushing through the waves. When her grandmother te... more

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs

Parts 1 and 2 combined into a full story! Follow the rainbow as Lauren and the Reading Bug leap into the magic book bag for a journey to the legendary Emerald Isle! In this enchanting adventure, you'll dis... more

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Recent Guests

Liam Lanigan
Leprechaun guide encountered during the adventure
Episode: Adventure Encore: An Irish Adventure
Chloe Savage
Performer of episode, narrator
The Reading Bug
Episode: Adventure Encore: An Irish Adventure, Part 2
Denal Noonan
Special guest performer
Episode: Adventure Encore: An Irish Adventure, Part 1
Dr. Mark Patel
A paleontologist at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Episode: Adventure Encore: A Dinosaur Adventure
Dr. Erin Naifak
Special guest in the episode
Episode: Adventure Encore: A Dinosaur Adventure
Dr. Aaron Nafec
Paleontologist joining the adventure
Episode: Adventure Encore: A Dinosaur Adventure, Part 2
Dan Sax
Music educator and host of Noodle Loaf, an interactive music-themed podcast for kids
Noodle Loaf
Episode: Bedtime Stories: The Knights of the Garden Gate
Dr. Issa A. Abadi
Head of the Institute for Robots and Intelligent Machines
Episode: Adventure Encore: A Robot Adventure, Part 1
Susan B. Anthony
A leader of the women's suffrage movement and advocate for civil rights.
Women's Rights Movement
Episode: A World's Fair Adventure: Part 2

Host

Lauren Savage
Primary host and storyteller guiding episode flow, music integration, and audience participation

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • We need a the reading bug gets lost. Good podcast

    We need a reading bug🐞 gets lost and the only clue is a 📖 and it is, Immi and the spelling bee 🐝 is the leader they go to Greenland 🇬🇱 in the end they find the reading bug🐞

    Yellow from 2026! Uhm, I’m sorry for this, haven’t listened to the podcast in years, I’ll do it tomorrow just to listen to the Greek and yell “ THATS NOT HOW IT WORKS “about the gods lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lunahunter19
    Australia18 days ago
  • I love this so much.

    I’m just learning so much from your podcasts and I think you should keep making podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don’t care claire
    United Statesa month ago
  • Boooo

    Bad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jolp11408
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hello

    I have followed this podcast for years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cure doremi
    Canadaa month ago
  • What Happened

    This used to my favorite podcast then I took a break and now all the episodes are bedtime stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulRC2015
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the imaginative stories and kid-friendly science explained simply.
Many readers want more episodes and consistent cadence, especially for new adventures.
Families highlight the program as a long-running favorite for bedtime and road trips.

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Talking Points

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Fact Fly: Why Can We See Through Glass?
Q: If you could have a house made of anything clear, glass, ice, or a giant cube of clear apple juice, which would you pick?
Choosing glass or ice would illustrate that transparency comes from how atoms are arranged, while a liquid like apple juice would blur due to movement and disorder, underscoring the solid-state convention for clear visibility.
Fact Fly: Why Can We See Through Glass?
Q: Why would you rather hide behind a clear glass door or a pile of laundry during hide and seek?
Hiding behind glass would demonstrate transparency and how light travels through, whereas laundry would block light; the discussion emphasizes how atomic structure affects visibility and transparency in everyday objects.
Fact Fly: Why Can We See Through Glass?
Q: If you could make one thing in your house completely invisible but still there, what would it be?
A good answer might be to make a window or a door invisible so you could observe the room without obstruction, highlighting how transparency depends on the arrangement of atoms and how light travels through gaps rather than being absorbed.
Adventure Encore: A Dinosaur Adventure
Q: What does a paleontologist do?
Paleontologists study fossils to learn about the history of the earth and ancient life.
Fact Fly: How Do We Know What Happened Millions of Years Ago?
Q: How do we know what happened millions of years ago?
Because the earth used layers of mud to save the data, minerals to 3D print the bones, and amber to pause the bugs.

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What is The Reading Bug Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show is a family-friendly audio universe built around original stories, cozy bedtime tales, short story snacks, and kid-focused science segments. Episodes blend imaginative adventures with gentle learning moments, music, and audience participation, often tying back to a brick-and-mortar independent children's bookstore and related subscription boxes. The format consistently emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and safe, age-appropriate entertainment for kids and caregivers during car rides, wind-down time, and bedtime. A few episodes stand out for integrating myth and culture with science (volcanoes, light, ancient scribes) and for featuring live-action or guest performances that deepen storytelling, making it approachable for young liste... more

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1. Liam Lanigan
2. Chloe Savage
3. Denal Noonan
4. Dr. Mark Patel
5. Dr. Erin Naifak
6. Dr. Aaron Nafec
7. Dan Sax
8. Dr. Issa A. Abadi

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