Monetization Matters: How to Make Money with a Kids’ Podcast

In this episode of The Kids’ Podcast Podcast, hosts Lindsay Patterson and Ira Singerman dig into one of the biggest questions facing podcast creators: How do you make money with a kids podcast?

They explore different models of monetization—ads, listener support, grants, partnerships—and offer real talk about setting realistic success metrics. Lindsay and Ira also unpack what makes monetization in the kids audio space unique, why brand integrity is critical, and how creativity and strategy can lead to sustainability.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up your IP, this episode gives you the tools and mindset to build a meaningful, mission-aligned revenue strategy.

The TL;DL (Too Long; Didn’t Listen) is at 25:50.