There is no shortage of programming for kids in today’s world. Gone are the days of children only having a brief window, on Saturday mornings, to absorb all the animation the world had to offer. It can be overwhelming to find quality shows for kids to watch, and even more difficult to find something that you, the adult in the room, might not mind watching for the inevitable three-thousandth time.
If you need some guidance in finding just such a show, the latest episode of the Boomtron Podcast has dedicated a special episode to exploring each host’s top five Netflix original for kids under the age of 12. Amy, Damon, and Diego, of Boomtron fame, are known for their spoiler free, quick reviews, as well as their in depth, with spoiler, reviews of current Netflix originals. Their debates can get heated, as their opinions about what makes good entertainment differ greatly, However, their shared enjoyment of stories on a screen always brings them back together.
In episode 6.5, the Boomtron podcast deviates from their traditional format and allocate the entire show to Netflix original programming for kids. The hosts give a thorough, spoiler free discussion of each of their top 5 children’s series, including shows like Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts, No Good Nick, Larva Island, and Dragons: Rescue Riders. All series on the list are shows that the hosts have watched, in full, with their children, which range in age from 4 to 19. The Netflix originals that made the cut for this episode span genres of children’s shows, from fantasy to humor, live action to animation, and serious to silly, guaranteeing they will have a recommendation for even the most selective little viewer.
While not every episode of Boomtron Podcast is kid friendsly, this one is and you can find it on iTunes, Spotify, or at http://boomtronpodcast.com. Head over to social media to see if we missed your favorite show.