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The Arthur Podcast

About the show

Arthur Read and his friends tackle everyday adventures in Elwood City, from school troubles to family fun.

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The Arthur Podcast is an official PBS KIDS audio series where the beloved aardvark, Arthur Reed, retells classic adventures and navigates daily struggles in Elwood City alongside his friends and family.

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 5–7
Network
GBH & PBS Kids
Format
Best in order
Typical length
15 min
Episodes
30
Seasons
4 seasons
Topics
Stories For Kids

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Episodes

30 episodes

  1. Bleep!

    13 min 12 February 2026

    D.W. overhears a mysterious word at a store and is determined to find out what it means! But blurting out the BLEEP! word in front of her parents might be more trouble than it’s worth!

  2. Buster Baxter, Cat Saver

    15 min 5 February 2026

    When a cat gets stuck in a tree, Buster Baxter saves the day! (Well, actually, the cat just wanted a taste of Buster’s Rocky Trout ice cream). The story of Buster’s “heroics” quickly spins out of control, and Arthur, for one, is sick of it!

  3. What Scared Sue Ellen

    13 min 29 January 2026

    Sue Ellen says she’s not afraid of anything…that is until she hears a creepy howling noise in the woods. Arthur, Binky, and Buster join her on a mission to discover what’s behind the mysterious howls!

  4. Arthur Writes a Story

    15 min 22 January 2026

    Arthur has to write a story for a school assignment, but he’s convinced that his ordinary life is just too boring. How can he possibly make the tale of how he got his dog Pal exciting? Maybe a few dancing elephants in outer space will do the trick!

  5. Lost Library Book

    15 min 15 January 2026

    Arthur is the first to take out the newest Scare-Your-Pants-Off book from the library. But when it’s time to return it, the book has mysteriously vanished! Arthur and Binky team up to track down the missing book.

  6. Announcing Season 4 of The Arthur Podcast!

    2 min 15 January 2026

    The Arthur Podcast is back with a brand-new season, starting Thursday, January 15. Join Arthur, DW, Buster, and all their friends on adventures around Elwood City. This season, DW takes the spotlight with her very own segment: Dear DW! Have a question? DW has answers! Get a grown up’s help to send her a message tagged #DearDW and your question may be featured in a future episode! Listen to the Arthur Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

  7. Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone

    16 min 14 December 2023

    Arthur’s third grade class is shocked when they discover that Mr. Ratburn is getting married. When they overhear Mr. Ratburn talking about a wedding with a woman named Patty, the kids worry that he’s marrying someone even tougher than he is!

  8. How the Cookie Crumbles

    14 min 7 December 2023

    Muffy is determined to win the cookie competition at this year’s Strawberry Festival. Together with her friends, she makes the perfect batch of cookies with a brand new recipe. But she’ll have to decide which is more important: getting all the credit, or keeping her friends!

  9. Arthur's Big Meltdown

    15 min 30 November 2023

    Arthur is usually pretty calm, but even the most mild-mannered kid gets upset sometimes! When his friends ruin his brand new pair of sneakers, Arthur flips out. Will he be able to salvage his reputation—and his friendships?

  10. Arthur's New Old Vacation

    15 min 23 November 2023

    Arthur’s family goes on the same summer vacation every year to Codpocket Lake. But this year, Arthur wants to go to the pirate-themed amusement park: Dead Man’s Cove. Can he convince his family to change up their usual vacation destination?

  11. The Case of the Girl with the Long Face

    16 min 16 November 2023

    Fern has been feeling down, but none of her friends know why! Buster Baxter, private eye, is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.

  12. Desk Wars

    16 min 9 November 2023

    It’s the hottest school day of the year and tempers are even hotter! The tension comes to a head when Mr. Ratburn moves Brain and Arthur away from their usual desks and sets off the most dramatic desk war in third grade history!

  13. Announcing Season 3 of The Arthur Podcast!

    1 min 9 November 2023

    The Arthur Podcast is back with a third season! Fans of PBS KIDS podcast can join Arthur, D.W., and Buster new adventures based off the classic television series. New episodes release on Thursday.

  14. Introducing - Keyshawn Solves It

    1 min 6 June 2023

    If you love the The Arthur 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.

  15. Speak Up, Francine

    17 min 20 April 2023

    After discovering that the local creek is polluted, Francine is determined to get the word out during Elwood City’s Earth Day Rally. But will her fear of public speaking get in her way?

  16. Lend Me Your Ear

    15 min 13 April 2023

    Mr. Ratburn is acting strangely, and Arthur, Buster, and Brain are worried. The kids work together to get to the bottom of Mr. Ratburn’s odd behavior!

  17. Staycation

    15 min 6 April 2023

    Mr. and Mrs. Read have to cancel their vacation when they can’t find a babysitter for Arthur, DW, and Baby Kate. To help cheer their parents up, the kids plan a staycation for them in their own backyard.

  18. DW’s Bad Mood

    15 min 30 March 2023

    DW is acting even crankier than usual, and it’s up to Arthur and Francine to get to the bottom of what’s causing her bad mood.

  19. The World Record

    17 min 23 March 2023

    Arthur and his friends want to break a world record, but can’t seem to agree on which record to break!

  20. Arthur’s Pet Business

    16 min 16 March 2023

    To prove to his parents that he’s responsible enough to have a dog of his own, Arthur creates his own pet sitting business. But managing all these pets turns out to be harder than he bargained for!

  21. Announcing Season 2 of The Arthur Podcast!

    1 min 8 March 2023

    The Arthur Podcast is back with a brand-new season! Fans of PBS KIDS podcast can join Arthur, D.W., and Buster new adventures based off the classic television series. The Arthur Podcast is produced by GBH Kids and Gen-Z Media in partnership with PRX. Find more at www.pbskids.org/arthur

  22. Crunch Cereal

    16 min 8 December 2022

    Arthur is determined to win the new Crunch Cereal Jingle contest! All he needs is a band…and lyrics…and a melody.

  23. Long Dull Winter

    16 min 1 December 2022

    When Arthur and his friends catch a case of the winter blues, they decide that having a holiday to celebrate is the only way to cure it. Since there are no major holidays coming up, they take it upon themselves to create a brand new one!

  24. Locked in the Library

    15 min 24 November 2022

    Francine is upset with Arthur and refuses to speak to him. Being in a fight with your best friend is hard enough, but things take a turn for the worst when they both get locked inside the Elwood City Library for the weekend!

  25. Arthur's New Baby

    15 min 17 November 2022

    Arthur is not excited when his parents announce that they’ll be having another baby. One little sister is more than enough! Will he be able to win Baby Kate over, or will he have another D.W. to contend with?

  26. Arthur's Snow Biz

    16 min 10 November 2022

    It’s snowing in Elwood City, and Arthur’s new shoveling business is booming…that is, until Buster tries to get in on the action. Now the friends must compete to be the best shoveler on the block!

  27. Buster's Secret Admirer

    17 min 3 November 2022

    Buster receives a box of chocolates in the mail. Who could they be from? He’ll need Arthur’s help to discover who his secret admirer is.

  28. Scare-Your-Pants-Off

    15 min 27 October 2022

    When a group called “Parents Against Weird Stories” try to ban the “Scare-Your-Pants-Off” books, it’s up to Arthur and his friends to save their favorite book series!

  29. Spelling Trubble

    17 min 20 October 2022

    Arthur is surprised when he and Brain are chosen to represent Mr. Ratburn’s class in the school-wide spellathon. Arthur didn’t study! How will he be able to compete against the smartest kid in the school and last year’s reigning champ?

  30. Arthur Makes a Podcast

    3 min 6 October 2022

    Arthur's making his own podcast and is excited to share the news with D.W. and you! Listen to his new series starting October 20th wherever you find podcasts. The Arthur Podcast is produced by GBH Kids and Gen-Z Media.

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