Before Us Kids! cover art

Before Us Kids!

Before Us Kids!

By: Erich Fisher
Listen for free

About this listen

From the creators of the Before Us podcast comes an exciting new adventure: Before Us Kids! This brand-new, fun, and engaging podcast is co-hosted by kids, for kids, and takes young listeners on a journey through deep time to discover the lives of the people who came before us. Each episode brings the past to life with fascinating stories, interesting facts, and lively--sometimes chaotic--conversations that spark curiosity and imagination. Whether it's exploring ancient civilizations, uncovering everyday life in the distant past, or diving into the big questions about human evolution, Before Us Kids! makes our past come alive in a way that's entertaining and easy to understand. Before Us Kids! is perfect for curious minds of all ages.

© 2026 Before Us Kids!
Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • Teeny-tiny in deep timey!
    Apr 7 2026

    In this episode, Colton and Dr. Erich continue to explore the legacy of Homo erectus, this time focusing on their teeny-tiny descendants in island Southeast Asia. It’s a wild evolutionary example showing what can happen to big things when they get trapped in small places.

    If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to rate and review the show. Want to be part of a future episode or send us a question to read on air? Send us an email at hello@worldsbeforedesign.com

    You can also comment on this episode by clicking the following link:

    Have a question or comment? Send us a message!

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Our faceless ancestor no more
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode, Jokubas, Colton, and Dr. Erich explore a very cool Paleoanthropological mystery. Who were the Denisovans and what did they look like?

    If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to rate and review the show. Want to be part of a future episode or send us a question to read on air? Send us an email at hello@worldsbeforedesign.com


    This week's episode features additional music by:

    Gobi Desert by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

    Cello by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY


    You can also comment on this episode by clicking the following link:


    Have a question or comment? Send us a message!

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Evolution takes a hike
    Mar 16 2026

    Lace up your dancing shoes because this week Jacob and Dr. Erich are stepping back more than three million years to explore one of the first full-time bipedal walkers in our family tree, Australopithecus afarensis. It’s going to be a super fun episode that is sure to get your toes tapping!

    Don't forget to rate and review the show and if you want to participate in a future episode, email us at hello@worldsbeforedesign.com or reach us by SMS by clicking the following link:

    Have a question or comment? Send us a message!

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
No reviews yet