Poetry Corner

2023/12/25

09:09

Five new poems and a Winter Break writing challenge for youngsters.

Santa in the Multiverse

2023/12/15

09:02

Blitz Jinglepot returns in the follow up and conclusion to last week's action packed holiday tale. It's time for Saint Nick Squad 8 (Part 2): Blitz Jinglepot in the Mad Multiverse.

An Elf Named Blitz Jinglepot

2023/12/9

07:17

When Santa is mistakenly blasted into an alternate universe, the Saint Nick Squad is called in for a rescue mission.

Blitz Jinglepot and the Mad Multiverse (Part 1 of 2) is included.

Turkey Bowl: A Splendid Thanksgiving Special

2023/11/12

10:45

Poultry pals Turk and Pork Chop return in their 8th Thanksgiving special for kids.

The Wild Werewolves of Washington Avenue

2023/10/22

08:48

A werewolf tale for your Halloween delight.

13 Days of Halloween

2023/10/9

04:16

Professor Theo's ode to Halloween.

200. Cryptid Clash

2023/9/27

10:20

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic for our 200th episode.

Quantum leaping whiz kids Tanner and Max return.

Mothman returns.

Bigfoot and The Flatwoods Monster make cameo appearances.

Library Quest 1

2023/9/25

07:52

A tribute to the library and its many valuable community services.

500 Halloween Costume Ideas

2023/9/23

12:47

Get in the Halloween spirit with Professor Theo's annual costume recommendations.

Back to School Special 2023

2023/8/23

06:22

Professor Theo's annual Back to School special is here!

Barry, the Orange Dinosaur

2023/8/9

09:48

Professor Theo encourages listeners to follow their heart, using his friend Barry - a seven foot tall singing, dancing, and playing dinosaur - as an example.

On Boards and Butterflies

2023/8/5

07:38

Breaking news from the Splendid School Board and A Poem About a Butterfly.  Also, Professor Theo has homework for young listeners. 

GlitterBeard's Treasure Hunt

2023/7/6

11:26

If you like ghost pirates, treasure hunts, and Eastern Kentucky, this is the episode for you.

After The Fall: Week 2 Journal Entries

2023/7/1

11:53

The conclusion to Professor Theo's apocalyptic After The Fall series.

Cletus Cavalier Finale

2023/6/30

09:57

A summary and conclusion to space ranger Cletus Cavalier's latest galactic adventure.

Pride Poem 2023

2023/6/30

04:43

Professor Theo shares a poem and message of Pride, for Pride Month 2023.

After The Fall: Week One Journal Entries

2023/5/4

10:44

Is this an apocalyptic tale of Splendid's future, or a glimpse into an alternative reality? Professor Theo sums up last year's After the Fall serial to both review and to set up its soon to be released continuation.

Librarian Superheroes

2023/5/3

06:05

Professor Theo shares his National Library Week ode to the important work of librarians.

Super Mouse

2023/5/3

08:07

Professor Theo shares secrets of his own superhero youth.  

186. Saint Nick Squad 2022

2022/12/17

07:29

Jingle and Snowflake return for their annual holiday adventure.  

185. The Holidays Are...

2022/12/15

05:56

Professor Theo sends Happy Holiday wishes by way of a poem titled "The Holidays Are..."

Turk and Pork Chop Join the Circus

2022/11/18

10:10

America's favorite turkey and pig, Turk and Pork Chop, hide out from Thanksgiving horrors by joining the circus. 

Turkey Trot 2022 Too

2022/11/4

10:00

A new Thankful Things writing prompt is included, and Professor Theo presents a remastered version of a Turk and Pork Chop classic. 

Turkey Trot 2022

2022/11/4

10:30

Professor Theo revisits the Turk and Pork Chop origin story from four years ago.   

181. Down With Doppelgangers

2022/10/30

10:11

A spooky story about a mysterious island and doppelgangers, with a possible tie to Professor Theo's recent After The Fall series. 

The 13 Days of Halloween

2022/10/23

07:03

Professor Theo shares two poems perfect for the autumn and Halloween season. 

179. Monsters Over (and Under) The Bed

2022/10/16

08:14

Professor Theo shares October thoughts and a story about monsters.  

250+ Halloween Costume Ideas

2022/10/1

10:01

Need a costume idea? Professor Theo has over 250 of them.

177. Friday Night Frights

2022/9/11

09:01

 Professor Theo's sports report goes terribly, or at least oddly, wrong...but maybe that's what he had planned all along.

176. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

2022/9/4

10:10

Cletus Cavalier and friends travel to NEHI and SWOLE to complete recruitment for the Unlikely Alliance. 

175. Martians Attack! On Halloween!

2022/8/27

08:46

It's already Halloween at Disney and the Dollar Tree, so why not Splendid, WV?  Included is the new "Martians Attack! On Halloween!" story.  

174. Wizards and Twists

2022/8/20

10:36

Professor Theo shares The Wizard's Test sequel, titled The Wizard's Best, and a big twist in the After the Fall series. 

173. Love Your Library

2022/8/14

09:50

A day at the library turns chaotic when a magic spell gone wrong forces literary characters out of their books and into the real world. It's Professor Theo's 2022 Back To School Special. 

172. Actors and Automatons

2022/8/5

10:00

Enjoy a night out at the theatre with our talented thespians. Also, Professor Theo shares the fourth chapter of After the Fall. 

171. Is My Dad A Super-villain?

2022/7/30

11:00

A boy in nearby Super Duper Town shares suspicions about his father's potentially shadowy double life.

170. Winter Trek in Summer

2022/7/24

08:15

Professor Theo shares a cool winter tale in the middle of a sweltering summer. Also included:  hot dog poetry.    

169. Space Dudettes and Zombie Distractions

2022/7/3

12:10

Hear the fourth part of Cletus Cavalier's Unlikely Alliance of Really Bad Space Dudes AND chapter three of the After The Fall series on this week's episode. 

168. The Mummy

2022/6/24

10:00

Two new tales this week:  a mummy inspired campfire story and the second part of our new After the Fall series.  

167. PRIDE poem

2022/6/24

05:25

Professor Theo shares an Open To All Pride month poem, message. 

166. The Wizard's Test

2022/6/6

09:09

Two new tales this week: one poetry (The Wizard's Test) and one prose (After the Fall, Part 1).

165. Cletus Cavalier - Space Ranger

2022/6/2

10:09

Professor Theo foreshadows a school where he would train Splendid's best to combat upcoming calamity.  He also shares the third tale in Cletus Cavalier's Unlikely Alliance of Really Bad Space Dudes. 

164. Beware the Dragons

2022/5/4

09:11

The tale of Janine, her dragon friends, and Dude, the dragon hunter. 

163. Cletus Cavalier Returns Again

2022/4/29

09:00

Space ranger Cletus Cavalier is back.  Professor Theo shares the second chapter of the Cletus Cavalier's Alliance of Really Bad Space Dudes series.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

162. The Shakespearean Episode

2022/4/21

06:30

That Talented Travelling Theatrical Troupe returns, this time with three plays by William Shakespeare in rep.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

161. Secret Agent Kids Society

2022/4/15

11:48

Professor Theo uncovers and shares a top secret case involving kid spies.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

160. World Theatre Day Special

2022/3/20

05:58

Professor Theo celebrates World Theatre Day 2022 with the return of That Talented Travelling Theatrical Troupe. 

159. Pot of Gold

2022/3/17

09:45

Gold, a leprechaun, and downtown adventures abound.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

158. Super Dork!

2022/3/12

10:01

When Barnum goes missing, it's Super Dork to the rescue...kind of.

157. Breaking News! Kids Take Over School Board

2022/3/7

12:21

Elementary activist Janet Jones returns to lead a school board revolt.  Also, Professor Theo shares the first chapter of a new Cletus Cavalier intergalactic adventure.  

156. All the World's a Stage

2022/2/13

08:30

Two short, poetic tales this week.  One follows the adventures of a travelling troupe of theatre artists.  The other is about a night out at the wrestling matches.

155. The Skylark and the Water Rat

2022/2/5

10:12

Professor Theo's spin on an Edward E. Hale fable from 1873.

154. Poetry Finds A Way

2022/2/3

08:45

When poetry is banned, Professor Theo protests by sharing a fresh new resistance rhyme.  

153. The Wish Box 3

2022/1/22

12:35

Things get wild and weird in the third and final tale in Manny's Wish Box trilogy.  

152. Jack's Back

2022/1/17

09:25

To avoid being put into storage with holiday decorations, some Christmas village characters plot a daring escape.  

151. The Wish Box 2

2022/1/13

10:06

Fallout from the science fair hits school, and an investigation is underway. 

150. The Wish Box

2021/12/28

10:00

Manny wants nothing more than to win the annual school science fair.  Will his invention, a box that he insists will grant wishes, make the grade?

Part 1 of 3.

149. The Saint Nick Squad 7

2021/12/18

13:20

When the North Pole is under attack, Santa takes cover in a familiar place - a bunker in Splendid, West Virginia.  

148. A Splendid Holiday Special - 2021

2021/12/13

10:00

Professor Theo shares holiday thoughts by way of a new poem and some recommended reading.

147. Space Run and Done

2021/12/5

13:03

The conclusion to the epic seven-part series titled Cletus Cavalier's Space Run.  

146. A Turk and Pork Chop Campfire Story

2021/11/20

11:28

Turk and Pork Chop spend the night in a haunted house, on the hunt for a magical amulet needed to save a dear friend.

Jon Joy's Covid Vaccine PSA

2021/11/15

05:14

Professor Theo's Mystery Lab creator Jonathan Joy shares his thoughts on the Covid vaccine.  

144. Buck's Interdimensional Story

2021/11/10

04:45

Beware the Middle School Mimics! Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic to explain what happened inside that dust cloud that surrounded McFly Middle School a couple months ago.

143. Uncharted Territory

2021/11/7

15:40

Tara begins one dangerous trek, while Cletus Cavalier nearly wraps up another.

Stories include “The Hunt For Red” and “Cletus Cavalier’s Space Run: Part 6 (of 7).”

142. Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts Part 3 (of 3)

2021/10/27

10:20

Have a splendid Halloween with the third and final tale in the Professor Theo's Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts trilogy. 

141. Barnum's 13 Days of Halloween

2021/10/23

09:10

A tribute to October fun and National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Three new poetry forms are explored, as well.

140. Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts Part 2 (of 3)

2021/10/15

10:01

The Pep Up Monster returns, but will its appetite for destruction be big enough to consume The Trick’s candy army?

139. Cletus Cavalier RETURNS

2021/10/9

14:10

Professor Theo shares the fifth chapter of the seven part Cletus Cavalier's Space Run series.

A Cryptid Campfire Story lesson plan is included, as well.  

138. Mutant Creatures From The Swamp

2021/10/2

08:20

When a strange smell envelops the town and Splendid Swamp Rangers fear the worst, Professor Theo is called in to investigate a stunning disturbance.

137. Three Cheers For Three Years!

2021/9/26

11:11

Professor Theo celebrates the show’s three year anniversary with thanks and the story of Halloween Hal.

136. Adventures in Space

2021/9/17

16:00

A major update on the dust cloud situation at McFly Middle and Theo shares part four of the seven chapter Cletus Cavalier’s Space Run story.

135. Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts Part 1 (of 3)

2021/9/12

10:00

Professor Theo brings many of Splendid's best together in the first part of an epic autumn trilogy.  (Parts 2 and 3 coming in October.)

134. On Dust Clouds, Scowl, and The Toy Collector

2021/9/6

12:32

Professor Theo shares an update on the dust cloud surrounding McFly Middle, as well as the next part of Cletus Cavalier's Space Run, and "a terrifying tale," according to Buck Travers, about The Toy Collector. 

133. 100+ Halloween Costume Ideas!

2021/9/2

13:27

You need Halloween costume ideas?

More Cletus Cavalier?

An update on the dust cloud that has engulfed McFly Middle School?  

Professor Theo has you covered on all three counts in this brand new episode.  

132. Introducing Cletus Cavalier

2021/8/28

10:20

Professor Theo kicks off a new series about space ranger delivery man named Cletus Cavalier.

131. Friday the 13th/Back to School Special

2021/8/13

10:40

Professor Theo shares a semi-spooky campfire tale, Back to School poetry, and advice for the upcoming academic year.

130. Into the TV

2021/8/7

10:20

Professor Theo’s experiments sometimes go awry, as was the case when he first tried to leap in to the gaming world like computer whiz kids Tanner and Max.

129. Summer Poetry Slam

2021/7/30

11:40

This episode is devoted to the joys of summer, including beach trips, summer reading lists, podcast fun, and more.  

128. Worst. Math Test. Ever.

2021/7/25

11:20

Math is the cause and solution to all of the Kid Superheroes' problems in this, the follow up to last week's Brandi Bermuda tale. 

127. Brandi Bermuda Befuddles Splendid Elementary

2021/7/14

11:40

When students from Ms. Bermuda's advanced math class keep disappearing, the Kid Superheroes of Splendid Elementary get involved.  Unfortunately, Buck Travers, Tracy Thompson, Nick Newton, and Mandy Magic may have finally met their match.  Part 1 of 2.  

126. Professor Theo's Recap

2021/6/19

10:00

Professor Theo attempts to recap nearly three years of podcasting adventures into one ten minute episode.  

125. Ghost House 3

2021/6/18

10:00

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic to complete his action-packed Ghost House trilogy.  

124.5 Professor Theo On Stage

2021/6/6

03:00

Fans of Those Time Travelling Teens take note.  This special bonus episode features a two minute Those Time Travelling Teens stage play, written by Jonathan Joy and read by Rissie Joy and Levi Joy.

* This play is published by Drama Notebook in the "20 More Short Practice Scenes" collection.

124. Dionte Daydreams

2021/5/29

10:14

Professor Theo looks ahead to summer fun while Dionte daydreams. 

123. Ghost House 2

2021/5/21

08:00

A follow up to Episode 111 and another Kid Superheroes Mystery Lab entry.  Buck Travers takes over the mic once again, in an episode written by Levi Joy. 

122. Bernie the Bunny: Out of Bounds

2021/5/15

08:50

Professor Theo tells the tale of an adventurous, bouncing bunny named Bernie.

121. Quest For The Perfect Donut

2021/5/8

10:58

A follow up to last summer’s episode #89 (Swords and Donuts and Masks, Oh My) and episode #90 (Of Swords and Donuts…and Cows), it’s the third tale in a series about a boy, his sword, and his dream donut superstore.

120. An Animal Alphabet Adventure and an Acrostic Attempt

2021/4/26

10:30

A cool crocodile takes listeners on an animal themed trip through the alphabet, and Professor Theo shares an Earth Day acrostic poem.

119. Kid Superheroes in “A Not-So-Super Soup-fest”

2021/4/17

15:55

Splendid Elementary’s Kid Superheroes return to battle villains born of soup - The Great Chili Monster, Sinister Spud, the Broccoli Cheeze Whiz-ard, and the Spicy Tortilla Tormentor – in this all new action packed episode.

118. A Not So Eggcellent Egg Hunt

2021/4/1

08:25

Wyatt the Easter Wolf returns to save Splendid from a mob of goodie grabbers that has run completely amok.

117. Ready to Rumble

2021/3/28

12:00

Professor Theo waxes poetic about wrestling, toys, and the days of his youth in this special tribute to World Poetry Day and National Poetry Month. 

116. Walt Waggoner and The Dung Beetle

2021/3/14

10:00

Wannabe superhero Walt Waggoner places a classified ad in search of a nemesis. The Dung Beetle responds.

115. A Yeti Made Pizza and A Video Game Lock In

2021/3/6

11:25

Professor Theo welcomes a new pizza loving sponsor to the show and tells the tale of a boy trapped in a video game.

114. The Super Kitty Six

2021/2/27

10:01

Professor Theo shares thoughts on a hopeful spring day and a tale of the superhero cats that protect his neighborhood streets. 

113. Buck vs. The Great Chili Monster: 2021 Edition

2021/2/20

13:00

This is where it all started.  

Jon Joy reimagines the 2016 tale that kicked off his family's Read Me A Bedtime Story column in the Greater Ashland Beacon newspaper five years ago and the Professor Theo's Mystery Lab podcast two and a half years ago.  

112. The Magical Golden Library Card

2021/2/14

10:20

Professor Theo sends a shout out to sponsors, shares thoughts on Presidents Day, and debuts a new short story.  

111. Ghost House

2021/1/31

08:05

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the microphone to tell a story of computer whiz kids Tanner and Max, who are trapped in a Ghost House video game.

110. Wise Wendy and Wild Wild Wes

2021/1/24

09:38

Theo shares an alliterative tale and gives listeners a sneak peek at stories to come in the near future.  

109. A Transformative Tale and Some Pokémon Poetry

2021/1/16

10:50

Mel the Metamorph travels to Earth to observe its inhabitants and Professor Theo shares poems inspired by Pokémon.  

108. Kid Space Force's New Year Special

2020/12/30

11:01

Kid Space Force Chris shares a galactic adventure update while Theo reflects on the year that was and considers what lies ahead in 2021.

107. Kid Superheroes Vs. The Christmas Tree Army

2020/12/23

07:28

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic for this very special, action-packed episode. 

106. To Catch an Elf, Part 2 (of 2)

2020/12/21

11:23

Questions are answered in this, the shocking conclusion to yesterday's North Pole thriller.  

105. To Catch an Elf, Part 1 (of 2)

2020/12/20

11:45

The Saint Nick Squad investigates a break in at the North Pole that may just be an inside job.  

104. Professor Theo's 3rd Annual Holiday Special

2020/12/13

10:51

Splendid's excess holiday spirit catches Santa off guard, and the jolly dude crash lands into the Mystery Lab.  

103. Ye Olde Toy Shop

2020/12/6

10:50

A teddy bear defends his toy store home, fending off two dastardly burglars.

102. The Tackett Twins in The Don't Go There Forest

2020/11/27

11:12

Superhero twins Don and Joey Tackett face dark haunts in the forbidden Don't Go There Forest.  

101. Turkey Trot 2020 - Thanksgiving in the Gaming World

2020/11/15

09:46

Turk and Pork Chop return for their fifth Thanksgiving adventure, and they run in to some computer whiz kids and kid superheroes along the way.  

Professor Theo at 100

2020/11/2

13:19

It's our one hundredth episode!  Also the third annual Election Day special, the battle to be the next mayor of Splendid, West Virginia has reached a fever pitch.   

99. A Zombie and an Etheree

2020/10/25

11:03

A zombie with a strange obsession follows Sylvester Adams from his dream to the real world and Professor Theo shares an autumnal Etheree poem.

98. An Even More Spectacular Splendid Spooktacular Halloween Special

2020/10/18

10:16

Professor Theo returns for a third round of Halloween fun.  Includes a continuation of the tale of Kid Superhero Buck Travers and the Splendid Sea Creature, as well as a trip to the Pumpkin Patch.  

97. A Splendid Spooktacular Halloween Special

2020/10/11

10:17

Kid Detectives and Kid Superheroes return in this Halloween special.  

96. Who Let the Monsters Out?

2020/10/4

10:50

The first of three new Halloween episodes features a short play reading “Journey to the Center of a Video Game” and a short story “Who Let the Monsters Out?” perfectly suited to October fun.

95. X-Fest

2020/9/23

16:10

The 2 year anniversary episode of this podcast!

Tanner and Max return with some Kid Superheroes in tow, as the missing pieces in the Theory X saga all fall into place.

94. Let's Climb a Tree

2020/9/12

10:05

Professor Theo takes a ride atop one of Splendid University's famous walking trees.  Included is a fun art/writing activity/exercise for young and old.  

93. Moon Pie Lullaby

2020/9/5

07:30

Professor Theo’s cure for insomnia is included in this tasty episode.

92. Out of this World

2020/8/29

14:00

Professor Theo shares his UFO tale and the Kid Space Force returns.  

91. Ordinary Man

2020/8/10

10:20

When Superhero Steve loses his powers he becomes…Ordinary Man! Though his life is turned upside down, Steve learns that anybody can heroic.

90. Of Swords and Donuts...and Cows

2020/8/4

10:00

Levi returns in a sequel to last week's Sword of Awesome Greatness adventure, and Theo shares a short tale for wee ones titled "Do Cows Wear Hats?"

89. Swords and Donuts and Masks, Oh My!

2020/7/25

10:39

Professor Theo shares an adventure tale of a boy named Levi, on the hunt for a magical sword, and a poem about the importance of wearing masks.  

88. Kid Space Force 8 & Canine Independence Day

2020/7/12

10:00

Professor Theo shares an update on the most recent Kid Space Force mission and tells the tale of the time dogs worked together to rid Splendid of  all fireworks.    

87. Breaker

2020/7/3

11:45

The third in a trilogy about the Tween Superheroes at McFly Middle School.  Meet Chris Martinez, a break dancing superhero.  Breakout is back, too.    

86. Three Wishes

2020/6/26

08:10

Jonathan Joy and Levi Joy both take the mic to share a tale/poem about imagination and fun.  

85. Meet The Breakfast Express/Breakout Returns

2020/6/20

14:30

A follow up to Introducing Breakout, this is the second episode in a trilogy about the new Tween Superheroes at McFly Middle School.

84. Introducing Breakout

2020/6/13

10:40

If you've ever dreamed of being three inches tall or of being a character in a well read book or of being a tween superhero at McFly Middle School, this episode is for you.  The first in a trilogy of episodes that introduce listeners to five new kid superheroes from McFly, West Virginia, nearby Splendid.  

83. A Wall Around Bottomsville

2020/6/6

10:00

Professor Theo shares a tale of love, equality, standing up to bullies, and tearing down walls.   

82. Burt The Monster vs. The Fire Cloud

2020/5/25

09:29

Things get heated when a monster named Burt, who is actually a pretty cool dude, comes face to face with a villainous cloud made of fire.

81. The Great Splendid Prison Escape

2020/5/17

12:10

Dozens of the Mystery Lab’s favorite characters converge on this episode, as the heroic friends of Splendid must band together when a load of super-villains break out of Splendid Prison. It’s a tale years in the making.

80. Back to the 80s

2020/5/9

10:15

Professor Theo travels back to the 1980s with Those Time Travelling Teens to help them rescue a friend in need, stuck in the past.

79. Legend of the Hidden Toby

2020/5/2

13:59

On a late night search through his father’s antique toys, Austin uncovers an ancient sarcophagus and a big mystery.

78. Go Go Green Machine

2020/4/22

16:37

The Earth Power Team returns for adventure and to share a variety of Earth Day activities and inspiration with Mystery Lab listeners.

77. Hoppy Easter!

2020/4/11

10:00

Wyatt the Easter Wolf returns for a second straight year, teaming up with the Easter Bunny in this action-packed episode. Beware the jelly bean pirates.

76. I Can't Grow On

2020/4/4

11:33

Tune in for an update on Lazlo Bluebox and his true love, Lucy, and enjoy a story about a little girl who transforms into a giant. Be careful what you wish for.

75. Play Ball

2020/3/29

12:13

Professor Theo ushers in a new baseball and softball season with tales of some successful student athletes, as they navigate the ups and down (literally and figuratively) of competitive sports.

74. Return to Super Duper Town

2020/3/22

12:30

Tiny Mike, Big Sheila, and El Truco have Super Duper Dude and Super Duper Dudette in a tight spot. Who will prevail? Good battles evil and the future of Super Duper Town is at stake in this exciting conclusion to last week’s episode.

73. Welcome to Super Duper Town

2020/3/15

12:05

Professor Theo takes a road trip to nearby Super Duper Town, home of Super Duper Dude, Super Duper Dudette, and Tiny Mike’s Villains ‘R Us superstore. Part 1 of a 2 parter.

72. Pot of Gold

2020/3/8

13:00

Kid Explorers Donnie and Teresa return, on the hunt for gold at the end of a rainbow.

71. Spring Special

2020/3/1

12:11

Professor Theo welcomes Spring with two alliterative tales, of Skedaddling Steve and Little LeBron. Lovers of the outdoors and art will take particular interest in this week’s stories.

70. On Haiku Poems and American History

2020/2/17

11:30

Professor Theo has lined up some short lessons on poetry and American Presidents in this episode.  Those time travelling teens return.  

69. Thank You For Being a Friend

2020/2/9

10:00

Two tales of friendship and love are at the heart of this Valentine's Day episode.

68. Professor Theo and the No Good, Horrible, Really Weird Groundhog Day

2020/2/2

07:41

Giant groundhogs compel Theo to record a special Groundhog Day episode on the spot.

67. The Big Game

2020/1/31

10:41

Splendid, West Virginia is host to The Big Game for the first, and likely final, time. Zombies, aliens, panicked crowds, Kid Superheroes and Kid Astronauts abound!

66. Snow Much Fun, Part 2 - To Everest

2020/1/25

08:04

The Kid Superheroes fly to Mt. Everest in search of The Blizz and to take away the source of his evil power. Kid Superhero Buck Travers narrates this episode, which picks up where Episode #65: Snow Much Fun left off.

65. Snow Much Fun?

2020/1/11

15:39

Children of Splendid rejoice when snow closes school one Tuesday in January. Their celebration is cut short, though, when The Blizz comes to town. The Kid Superheroes return in this icy, action-packed adventure.

64. Hit Reset. Play Again.

2020/1/5

13:27

Computer Whiz Kids Tanner and Max return to the gaming world to catch Mr. X. This time they have a little help from Tanner’s sister, Kid Superhero Tracy Thompson.

63. Professor Theo’s 2nd Annual New Year Special

2019/12/29

18:47

Theo introduces the listener to his wife’s Pretties Emporium in downtown Splendid, shares a tale of the villainous Time Bandit, and brings together many of the town’s favorite animal characters in this supersized episode. Happy New Year!

62. A Splendid Christmas

2019/12/20

11:12

Not a creature was stirring…except for the villainous Mr. January. The Saint Nick Squad returns to face their biggest challenge yet, and the future of Christmas hangs in the balance.

61. A Splendid Holiday

2019/12/8

13:15

Professor Theo shares a Saint Nick Squad poem, and a tale of giving at this most wonderful time of year.

60. Call Me Mr. Sssss

2019/12/1

15:01

The new 4th grade reading and writing substitute teacher at Splendid Elementary, Mr. S, has a menacing command over his classroom. When the regular teacher, Mr. Young, doesn’t return after several days, Kid Superheroes Buck Travers, Mandy Magic, and Robert Robertson decide to investigate. What they find will shock you.

59. Turkey Trot 3

2019/11/23

12:25

The Turk and Pork Chop series of Thanksgiving misadventures continues with a surprise, all new, fourth edition in their series – Turk and Pork Chop 4-Ever!

58. Turkey Trot 2

2019/11/16

14:01

The further adventures of Turk and Pork Chop. While Episode 9 featured the first two tales in the Turk and Pork Chop trilogy, this year’s update includes the third and final story in their series.

Professor Theo shares his list of thankful things, as well, just in time for Thanksgiving.

57. Be What You Are

2019/11/10

12:00

Professor Theo introduces listeners to the Giggliputz, a yellow blob with an important lesson about self-confidence and appreciating the things that make us different from one another.

56. Breaking News! Another Splendid Election

2019/11/3

12:00

After a successful year as second grade class President, Janet Jones had no desire to run for another term in third grade. That all changed when a scandal broke out regarding third grade President David Payne. Stay tuned to Professor Theo for all the breaking news surrounding Splendid Elementary politics.

This week's episode also features an update on the ever changing Theory X series.  

55. The 13 Days of Halloween

2019/10/26

07:49

Professor Theo shares his 13 Days of Halloween gifts in this special bonus episode.

54. Another Splendid Halloween

2019/10/19

14:14

Professor Theo shares Halloween editions of the Kid Detectives and Those Time Travelling Teens. The former group build a Monster Catch to help solve a case, while the latter foursome travels back in time to grab special items to enhance their Halloween costumes.

53. Dreamscape

2019/10/12

11:38

The lines between the dream world and reality are blurred when things from your sleeping hours follow you into the waking ones.

52. Trick or Trick

2019/10/5

13:53

Halloween is near, which means the Splendid Candy Shop is hopping with business. This fall season is different, though, for this year the store’s candy treats decide to rebel. Also, Professor Theo shares a bit of Mr. X’s background.

51. Return from Pangea

2019/9/28

05:30

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic on this week’s episode to finish Theo’s Pangea tale from Episode #50.

50. The Crossover Episodes, Part 3: The Seven Stones of Pangea

2019/9/22

15:05

Children of Splendid unite for adventure in this, the one year anniversary episode of the Mystery Lab.

49. A Path Less Traveled

2019/9/7

12:26

Donnie and Teresa explore the woods nearby Splendid University only to discover a mysterious substance that may spell doom for our Kid Explorers.

48. The Crossover Episodes, Part 2: It Came From The Splendid Swamplands

2019/8/31

15:38

Something dangerous lurks in the wetland between Splendid Elementary and the old, abandoned uranium enrichment plant.  Many Mystery Lab favorites band together in a crossover episode full of twists and turns.  

47. For All You Cucumber and Pizza Lovers Out There

2019/8/24

15:20

Young veggie lover, Luke, needs help from his friends to eat his way out of a cucumber house. And Kid Detectives Ben and Red are stumped when their fearless leader Jen goes missing.

46. The Crossover Episodes, Part 1: Dinos in Splendid!

2019/8/17

18:46

Professor Theo shares a tale of friendship and a kid superheroes/time travelling teens mashup. Dinosaurs are on the loose in modern day Splendid! 

45. The Back To School Special

2019/8/10

12:55

It’s time to begin a new school year, but first a bedtime story and some words of advice from Professor Theo.  Big news regarding some upcoming crossover episodes is revealed, as well.  

44. Missions in Outer Space & Far Underground

2019/8/3

14:42

When Chris goes missing in space, it's Natalie and Marsha to the rescue in Professor Theo's 7th Kid Space Force tale.  Also, the 3rd chapter of the Underground Kid Explorers saga has a surprise in store for listeners.

43. Of Pez and Pirates and Parrots

2019/7/19

12:00

Professor Theo promotes Pezamania poetry and shares a tale of pirates and parrots. 

42. A Not So Splendid Summer Meltdown

2019/7/14

13:14

A wild and wonderfully weird week sees the Kid Detectives take on a sizzling hot summer case, and all the monkeys break out of the Splendid Zoo. 

41. Freedom Lost and Found

2019/7/7

12:43

The toys of one man’s childhood come back to haunt him in a somewhat spooky campfire story, and Lady Liberty makes a visit to the Mystery Lab. 

The Big 4-0

2019/6/29

12:08

The 40th episode of The Mystery Lab is here, and it’s also the 7th episode to feature everybody’s favorite techies – Tanner and Max. These quantum leaping computer whiz kids are suddenly trapped in the games that make up the mini-arcade at the Mega Mega Mart. At least they are far from the grips of the villainous Mr. X. Or are they? 

39. Are You Afraid of The Dark?

2019/6/16

17:30

Professor Theo shares an update on those Underground Kid Explorers. Listeners will also be introduced to Ted, a hatchling sea turtle, who is caught up in an adventurous moonlit tale.  

38. Super Secret Surprise Episode

2019/6/9

09:09

Professor Theo is out of town at a conference and his son, Kid Superhero Buck Travers, has been warned to stay away from dad’s podcasting equipment. So how is there a new episode this week?

37. School's Out For Summer

2019/6/2

12:50

Professor Theo welcomes summer by sharing tales of Darby’s adventures in the library and one exciting bike race. 

36. Barnum, the Detective Dog, and the Case of the Missing Hot Rod

2019/5/26

12:07

Not many towns boast a race car driving cat and a detective dog, but as you’ve learned by now…Splendid isn’t just any ordinary town.  

35. Holding Out For A Hero

2019/5/19

13:02

When a giant Pep Up! soda monster forms, the town of Pepville needs a hero. And Splendid Elementary student, Lexi Barnes, has to answer the question “What is a Hero?” for a class essay.

34. Kid Explorers Here and There, Kid Explorers Everywhere!

2019/5/12

19:05

Meet the Kid Explorers, as they traverse mysterious underground tunnels, and make their way through the forest near Splendid University. Beware The Dark, and a giant on the hunt for a lost magical staff.

33. A Not So Splendid Science Fair

2019/5/5

11:22

Mr. Brains shows his true colors and Kid Superheroes abound at the annual Splendid Elementary Science Fair. 

32. Every Day Is Earth Day

2019/4/28

12:15

Fourth grade Splendid Elementary teacher Mrs. Lyon leads her Earth Power Team pupils in a variety of Earth Day activities and a battle with The Litterbug. 

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31. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Part 2

2019/4/21

19:40

Kid Detectives are on the Case of the Endangered Easter, and a three part Kid Space Force series concludes. 

30. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Part 1

2019/4/14

15:03

When the Easter Bunny is in need, Wyatt the Easter Wolf comes to the rescue. Part 2 of a Kid Space Force trilogy takes shape, as well.  

29. Blast Off! with the Kid Space Force

2019/4/7

12:41

Fans of the Kid Space Force will rejoice at this episode, chock full of galactic escapades. 

28. I Can. I Must. I Will.

2019/3/31

13:45

Professor Theo shares tales of Splendid youth facing their fears and following their dreams.  

27. Tanner and Max in the Gaming World

2019/3/24

15:52

Computer whiz kids Tanner and Max have been located. Catch up on their adventures inside the gaming world, as they leap from one video game to another, intent on saving all technology from the villainous Mr. X. 

26. The Splendid Zoo & The T4 Crew

2019/3/17

12:35

Professor Theo takes the listener on a trip to the Splendid Zoo for something quite special and then wraps up the Those Time Travelling Teens Return trilogy.  

25. A Supersized Episode XXV

2019/3/10

19:49

A super-sized episode overflowing with kid superheroes and time travelling teens. 

24. A Love Story and An Adventure

2019/3/3

12:31

Help bring Lazlo and Lucy Bluebox back together again. Also, the McFly Middle School Science Club is at it again, its time travelling teenage members hopping all through the past. Part one of a new three part T4 series is the anchor of this week’s episode.  

23. Professor Theo's Confession

2019/2/24

13:25

Professor Theodore Travers has a confession to make, and it involves his secret lab, his superhero son Buck Travers, and a gigantic Bug Beast accidentally set loose on Splendid. 

22. Of Bats and Blobs

2019/2/17

11:03

The Bat Band wants to rock and roll all night, and a big blue blob teaches everyone an important lesson. 

21. A Couple Cool Trips

2019/2/10

15:52

First, travel with the Kids Space Force on a journey through the galaxy. Then, tag along on an outing through Splendid to help solve the case of the Ice Cream Bandit.  

20. Kid Superheroes X

2019/2/3

15:35

Superhero kids Buck and Tracy return. Also, a new kid superhero – Mandy Magic – is introduced. 

19. Splendid, We Have a Problem

2019/1/27

13:34

The Kid Space Force blasts off, and a dastardly band of nocturnal pizza thieves are on the loose.  

18. Ready Plot Point One

2019/1/20

16:28

Theo introduces his friend The Terror and surprises await, as kid superhero Buck Travers takes over the second half of the show to reveal a big secret.   

17. Dance and Leap, Then To Sleep

2019/1/13

15:18

What has magical dancing shoes and adventurous kids trapped in video games? This episode!

16. Rock On, Rock-afire!

2019/1/6

14:31

Escape is the theme for this week’s stories which follow (1) a runaway animatronic rock band, and (2) a Christmas village character not so keen on going back in the box. 

15. A Supersized New Year Special

2018/12/30

20:49

Our biggest episode yet! Say goodbye to 2018 and kick off the New Year in style: trapped in a video game with whiz kid Tanner or running from dinosaurs with those time travelling teens.

14. And To All a Good Night – A Splendid Christmas Special

2018/12/23

18:10

 Off to bed now, but not before a Saint Nick Squad adventure and some more teenage time travelling fun. 

13. Lions and Clowns and Time Travel, Oh My!

2018/12/16

12:50

A little girl joins the circus and the 3rd chapter of those time travelling teens’ adventures takes shape. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

12. Travels Through Space and Time…and Snow

2018/12/9

15:14

Santa’s secret agent task force sets off on a mission, while Professor Theo continues the tale of time travelling teens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

11. Holiday Shock & Time Travel Talk

2018/12/2

17:32

Kid Superheroes take on Miss Shockey and Professor Theo introduces those time travelling teens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

And Then There Were 10

2018/11/25

14:21

The tenth episode focuses on the joys of holiday giving and the further adventures of whiz-kid-trapped-in-a-video-game Tanner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

9. Turkey Trot

2018/11/18

15:55

Turk and Pork Chop escape the Meat Jackpot Restaurant and set off on wild adventures together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

8. From the Book Fair with Love

2018/11/11

10:43

The biannual book fair comes to Splendid Elementary and kid superheroes Buck and Tracy return to face the Book Fair Burglar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

7. A Splendid Election

2018/11/4

12:44

The first story covers Election Day at Splendid Elementary, while the second follows a boy computer whiz trapped inside a video game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

6. A Splendid Halloween

2018/10/28

11:31

A special Halloween episode of the Mystery Lab features poetry and the Pumpkin Thief. Trick or treat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

5. Barnum’s Bone and a Dangerous Deal

2018/10/21

12:23

A mystery tale for dogs and kid superheroes team up with kid super-villain Kid Popsicle in an attempt to outwit Zero-man. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

4. Pizza Day and Pezamania

2018/10/14

14:23

Kid superheroes battle a trio of enemies on pizza day and Professor Theo tells the tale of one boy's magical trip to a Pez convention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

3. Science Fair Standouts

2018/10/7

11:30

Future kid superheroes are introduced and Professor Theo is impressed by a boy named Axel and his giant bug friends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

2. Kid Superheroes Unite and a Race Car Driving Cat

2018/9/30

11:01

What's more amazing? A couple kid superheroes or a cat that can drive a race car? This week's episode has both. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

1. Kid Superheroes and Runaway Pumpkin Patches

2018/9/23

12:52

Professor Theo shares tales of kid superheroes and a runaway pumpkin patch on this very first episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support

The Dragonflies: What is a Wetland?

2024/3/9

09:58

When the construction of a Mega Mega Mega Mart threatens the Mysterious Moors, our young ecological superheroes stand up to Mr. Mega.

Time Warp to the Gold Mine

2024/3/14

09:33

A father and son time travel from 2024 back to the Huntington Mall and its 1983 Gold Mine arcade.

Library Quest 2

2024/3/27

07:40

An advocacy tale and another tribute to the library and its many valuable community services. A follow up to Library Quest #1, which was released in September 2023.

Choose Your Own Adventure Tale

2024/4/14

13:02

Help Pug and her dragon friend, Doug, escape the clutches of Professor Cruz.

A Splendid Earth Day

2024/4/21

06:30

Professor Theo celebrates Earth Day and National Poetry Month with two new poems and a poetry writing prompt for kids.

The Grammar Hammer

2024/5/27

08:00

Mr. Smashovitz is leading a double life. By day he's an English teacher at Splendid Middle School. By night he's a professional wrestler. His secret is about to be exposed.

Helping Hands & Halloween Writing Prompts

2024/8/25

10:14

Kid advocate Janet Jones returns, and Professor Theo celebrates Augtober vibes by sharing some Halloween writing prompts.

A Skeleton Rival, Minions, and Me

2024/9/1

10:14

This week's tale features a Skeleton Prince, a plea from Professor Theo's friend Tuck, and a whole mess of minions.

Tilt-a-Hurl

2024/9/23

10:07

Former Kid Superhero, now Teen Superhero, Buck Travers returns in an amusement park battle against villains from the Don’t Go There Forest. 

This is our six-year podcast anniversary episode!    

Greenbeard The Pirate

2024/9/29

09:15

Greenbeard enjoys being a pirate, but he's about to learn an important lesson about jealousy and comeuppance.

The 13 Days of Halloween

2024/10/12

09:40

Professor Theo's seventh annual Halloween special includes an ABC poem about fun, fall things and a retelling of a new version of The 13 Days of Halloween.

Dolly Dearest

2024/10/19

07:36

Pam's birthday present comes with some unexpected and unwelcome attributes.