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Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast
2024 Signal Award Finalist! Vote for the show: https://lnk.to/kaboomKD BINGE OUR NEW LIMITED SERIES: "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice" is a 15-part comedic mystery about a pair of wannabe detectives investigating mysteries at their middle school. All episodes available now! Whether it's a kid hiding a baby dragon in his attic, a high school mascot protecting the football team from an ancient Viking curse, or a little sister vanishing when a teleportation experiment goes wrong, Kaboom has an audio adventure for you! The whole family will love listening to these original fiction stories together, which feature full casts of talented voice actors and cinematic sound design. Each episode is its own complete story, so jump in anywhere you like. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast comes from the producers of The Apple Seed, another podcast full of stories for families.
Author: BYUradio
45 Episodes !
Kaboom Season 2 Trailer
2023/9/28
01:01
Kaboom is back! Season 2 is packed with more thrilling adventures the whole family will love—a James Bond-style car, a rampaging robot, a werewolf at the prom, and more! Weekly episodes drop Fridays starting October 6. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!
TRAILER: Kaboom — An Audio Drama Podcast
2023/3/16
01:01
Introducing Kaboom, a new audio drama podcast designed for the whole family to listen to together from the producers of The Apple Seed! Each episode of this anthology series takes you on a new adventure to a new place where you’ll meet new characters, like a family searching for UFOs in the middle of the ocean, or a high school mascot who must protect the football team from an ancient Viking curse, or a kid who is hiding a baby dragon in his attic. Kaboom is your new destination for family-friendly audio adventures. Season 1 premieres with a batch of three episodes all dropping on March 31, so subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!
S2 E8: Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report
2023/11/21
28:41
Our second season concludes with a story of Eric, an alien disguised as a preteen human. He infiltrates a summer camp in order to study humans and hopefully uncover any nefarious plots they may be concocting, but his interactions with an outgoing boy named Charlie make Eric wonder if humans are as evil as he was taught. This episode was directed by Lisa Valentine Clark, host of The Lisa Show. We had a wonderful time collaborating on this episode with the whole Lisa Show team, and we hope that you check out their show on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was written by Mari Molen and Evie Hendrix & Trent Hortin, and directed by Lisa Valentine Clark. Cast: Becca Hurley as Eric, Eric Villasmil as Charlie, and BJ Wimpey as Chimichanga Chad.
S2 E7: Siren Song
2023/11/17
24:04
After a rocky first meeting, 12-year-old Trevor is determined to save a young siren named Mira from being captured, and hopefully win his wayward brother back in the process. Written by Hannah Harlan and directed by Brian Tanner. Cast: Will Smith as Trevor, Seren Carter as Mira, Matthew Bolingbroke as Ethan, Moimoi Gillmore as Jacob. Original music by Kyra Brewer and Alana Portzline.
S2 E6: True Bugs
2023/11/10
24:12
When Roxey the Ladybug is caught by a human child and trapped in a jar she must lead her fellow captive bugs on a daring escape mission. Written and directed by Nathan Holley, based on his one-act play "Hemiptera, or True Bugs." Cast: Karly Wilson as Roxey, Nathan Holley as Augustus and Mothball the Amothecary, Becca Hurley as Stefffanie, Joshua Foutz as Fred, Addy Mangum as Ellie, Daniel Phillips as Chad, and Miles Tanner as the Child.
S2 E5: The Bully and the Bulldog
2023/11/3
20:25
When Elliott runs into trouble with a bully he turns to some unusual sources for help: a magic book and a legendary world leader. Cast: Ben Butters as Elliott, Kenny Baldwin as Winston Churchill, Ian Parker as Brax, Theresa Raymond as Miss Spellman, Mikilani Yamada as Mom, and Kyle Renlund as Mr Gunderson.
S2 E4: Full Moon Ball
2023/10/27
24:13
Lacy is feeling so much pressure to go the prom, but how can she go when it falls on the night of the full moon and she's secretly a werewolf? Written by Brian Tanner and Lacy Olsen & Beth Nielsen, and directed by Brian Tanner. Cast: Paige Northrup as Lacy, Allison Omer as Beth, Braden Johnson as Jared, and Kelly Coombs as Mom.
S2 E3: Domestic Droid Disaster
2023/10/20
20:26
When Dad wins a new cleaning robot it initially seems like it is going to make everyone's lives easier, but soon after they take it out of the box things start to go awry. Cast: Samantha Daynes as Jersey, Brian Tanner as Jerol, Chris Rollins as Devin, Cooper Bowen as Derek, Megan Sticht as DeeDee, and Julie Rose as Tonya. Julie Rose is the host of the podcast Top of Mind, available wherever you get your podcasts.
S2 E2: Vanishing Act
2023/10/13
24:17
When Gideon’s science fair project accidentally teleports his little sister Leslie, he and his best friend Lincoln must find a way to bring her back. Cast: Caleb McCleary as Gideon, Summer Mitchell as Leslie, Conner Drake as Lincoln, and Timothy Threlfall as Mr. Stewart.
S2 E1: Test Drive
2023/10/6
26:00
Chloe is not thrilled that her future step-brother is taking her car shopping, especially when she sees what a dumpy old minivan he's found. But what starts off as a simple test drive quickly becomes something much more dangerous. Cast: Malin Glade as Chloe, Caleb Collier as McKay, Nathan Holley as John, Heather Bigley as Agent Fulson, and Marcus Smith as the voice of the Spy Car. Marcus is the host of BYUradio's Constant Wonder podcast—check it out!
S1 E10: Silk & Swenson
2023/5/19
27:12
Our first season ends with an original musical about a con man in the old west who runs afoul of a famous gunslinger. Cast: Ricky Parkinson as Hector Silk, Ciara Hulet as Phoebe Swenson, Andrew Walker as Jasper, Jared Richardson as Wesley Lockjaw, and Brent Marshall as the Storyteller. Thank you for joining us this season! You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you've enjoyed the season, rate us and leave us a review to help spread the word about the show!
S1 E9: Sus
2023/5/12
26:23
The passengers aboard a spaceship headed back to earth suspect that one of their fellow passengers is not who they say they are. Cast: Marcus Richardson as Connor, Camille Jones as Valerie, Clarke Jackman as Elio, Laken Quigley as Roba, Parker Schmidt as Chad, Jacob Malasky as Orion, Kyra Brewer as Celeste, Chance as Walter, Zach Williams as Sloan, Daniel Davis as Barry, Andrew Brewer as Professor Kaiden. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E8: The Cavern of Bethesda
2023/5/5
26:30
After a tragic accident, a pair of cousins search for a legendary cave rumored to have miraculous healing powers. Content advisory: This episode contains a depiction of a fatal car accident. We’re gonna get you through it safely, and we think you’ll really enjoy the story, but we know that such material can be difficult for some listeners. Cast: Abraham Charles as Jimmy, Olivia Marshall as Alyssa, Brent Marshall as Grandpa, Kris Peterson as Mom, and Peggy Woodruff as Ms. Jenkins. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E7: Extracurricular Activities (aka A Dragon in the Attic)
2023/4/28
20:37
A pair of friends who discover that a shy kid from their school is hiding a giant (and dangerous) secret in his attic. Cast: Ellie Mellen as Beth, Parley Lambert as Thomas, and Ben Butters as Nico. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E6: The Comics Trip
2023/4/21
20:38
When Nat opens his Dad's treasured old comic book he is suddenly sent hurtling back in time. Cast: John Puente as Nat, Jeff Simpson as Adult Alec, Caleb Puente as Young Alec, Stacy Wilk as Allie, Calee Gardner as Chelsea, Joseph Campbell as Liam, and Richie T. Steadman as Alec's Dad. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E5: The Crystal Whale
2023/4/14
20:42
The crew of an experimental submarine grounded at the bottom of the ocean fights for their survival when a giant and mysterious creature appears. Cast: Brent Marshall as Captain Mower, Stephanie Breinholt as Sandy, Darci Ramirez as Howie, Noah Kershisnik as Tel, and Hailey Nebeker as McGhee. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E4: The Glass Cutter
2023/4/7
22:28
Helen's family is an elite team that pulls high-tech heists to rescue stolen works of art, but she has a secret dream that could unravel the team—and possibly her family. Cast: Freja Jorgensen as Helen, Sam Payne as Dad, Lisa Valentine Clark as Mom, Jacob Malasky as Jackson, and Tennery Norton Taylor as Dr. Amber Dexter. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E3: The Shiny
2023/3/31
24:15
A flying squirrel must put aside her fears as she journeys through a zoo on a perilous treasure hunt. Cast: Darci Ramirez as Sam, Noah Kershisnik as Jack, Lisa Valentine Clark as Autumn, Archie Crisanto as Lumbaba, Cooper Bowen as Seth, Mariah Proctor as Gladys, Teresa Duran Norvik as Audrey, and Sam Payne as the boa constrictor. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E2: The Viking Mascot
2023/3/31
28:20
A normally shy boy gains swagger when he puts on his high school's mascot costume, but his confidence is tested when a mythological threat arises on the football field. Cast: Andrew Walker as Conrad, Bonny Skarstedt as Freia, Ian Parker as Lars, and Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan as the announcers. For more Spencer and Jarom, check out their podcast "BYU Sports Nation." You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
S1 E1: Out There
2023/3/31
22:27
Two estranged brothers unexpectedly find themselves working together to search for a UFO in the middle of the ocean. Cast: Jeff Simpson as David, Anthony Buck as Rowley, and Olivia Marshall as Mia. You can contact us at kaboompodcast@byu.edu. If you like the show, rate us and leave us a review—we're a brand new show, so it will help more people find us!
Season 3 is coming March 22!
2024/3/15
01:00
A new batch of adventures your whole family will love—babysitting actual troll children, capturing an escaped alien creature on a space station, or making a copy of yourself so you can sneak off to a skateboard competition. If you're new to the show, don't worry—each episode is its own complete story, so jump in anywhere you like. New episodes drop each Friday starting March 22. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!
S3 E1: Troll Trouble (featuring The Ohana Adventure)
2024/3/22
20:17
Hannah (Evee from The Ohana Adventure YouTube channel) is on her first babysitting job, and it's not going well. At all. The Stone Family kids are totally out of control, and Hannah desperately wants them to like her. Mrs. Stone was adamant that they kids should have NO SUGAR, but just a teeny, tiny bit wouldn't hurt, right? Troll Trouble stars Evee, Cora, and Rachel from The Ohana Adventure. You can see more of their adventures on their YouTube channel (youtube.com/@TheOhanaAdventure) and on Instagram (@theohanaadventure). New to Kaboom? Each episode is a completely new adventure in just one episode, so you can start anywhere. Here are some of our favorite adventures: •Test Drive (Season 2 Episode 1): Chloe is not thrilled about the dumpy old minivan her future step-brother shows her on a car shopping trip. But their test drive becomes a wilder adventure when they find out it's actually a James Bond-style car—and that dangerous spies are looking for it. •The Glass Cutter (Season 1 Episode 4): Helen’s family is a team that pulls high-tech heists to rescue stolen works of art, but she secretly believes her skills might be better used in a different line of work. •Siren Song (Season 2 Episode 7): After starting an unlikely friendship with Mira, a young siren with a mesmerizing singing voice, 12-year-old Trevor must protect her from being captured, and hopefully win his wayward brother Ethan back in the process. Troll Trouble was written by Evadne Hendrix and directed by Brian Tanner and Evadne Hendrix. Cast: Evee Bennett as Hannah, Cora Bennett as Danielle, Rachel Bennett as Mrs. Stone, Becca Hurley as Rachel, Bennett Simpson as Dylan, Clarke Jackman as Mr. Stone, and Joshua Foutz as Ice Cream Truck Driver. Kaboom audio team leads: Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel. Audio engineers: Karly Wilson, Bridger Nebeker, Joshua Foutz, and Andrew Odell at Balrock Studios in Glasglow, Scotland. Music editing: Branden Haynie. Dialogue editing, sound design, and mixing: Bridger Nebeker and Branen Haynie. Troll Trouble was produced by Brian Tanner, Evadne Hendrix, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. You can also listen to Kaboom on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@KaboomPodcast Kaboom comes from the makers of The Apple Seed podcast, another show designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.
S3 E2: Curse of the Storm Spirit
2024/3/29
22:06
A father-son camping trip takes a dangerous turn when 12-year-old Tyler accidentally awakens a powerful forest spirit that traps him in a magical underground prison. This Kaboom adventure was written and directed by Trent Hortin. Cast: Liam Kaufman as Tyler, Ian Parker as Dad, Liz Christensen as Newt, and Stephanie Breinholt as Cirra the Storm Spirit. COMING IN LATE MAY: A new series from the Kaboom team called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice.” It’s the hilarious and heartwarming story of loveable underdog Quentin Manning and his enthusiastic, if sometimes misguided, attempts to solve mysteries at his middle school. “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” episodes will drop each week all summer long right here on the Kaboom podcast feed—you might call it a Summer Ka-Binge :) Kaboom audio team lead: Trent Reimschussel. Sound design: Joshua Foutz, Karly Wilson, and Daniel Phillips. Music editing: Joshua Foutz and Kevin West. Engineering, dialogue editing, mixing: Joshua Foutz. This adventure was produced by Brian Tanner, Trent Hortin, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. Kaboom comes from the makers of The Apple Seed podcast, another show designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.
S3 E3: Hunt of the Nydralisk (A Space Adventure)
2024/4/5
23:25
When a dangerous alien creature escapes from the space station lab, it’s up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. And they better hurry—a debris strike is on its way and will hit the space station in less than 20 minutes. This audio adventure was written by Trent Hortin and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Bryndal Braithwaite as Zana, Ellie Mellen as Ila, Coleman Higbee as Shaw, Hailey Nebeker as Captain Camille, and Andra Duke and Cleon Wall as Zana’s parents. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Karly Wilson, Kiplin Merrill, and Ashtyn Parkinson, dialogue editing by Ashtyn Parkinson, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Gracie Davis and Ashtyn Parkinson. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. For more great storytelling and adventures for families check out our companion show The Apple Seed: A Storytelling Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.
S3 E4: Divide and Conquer (A Skateboarding Adventure ft. DEVINSUPERTRAMP)
2024/4/12
24:28
Gabriela has been training hard for her big skateboard competition, but it's at the same time she promised to help her scientist mom unveil her latest invention—a machine that can divide living things into two separate entities. (Don't call it a "cloning machine"—that really bugs Gabriela's mom.) But what if that machine could help her be in both places at the same time? This adventure was written by Miriam Arce and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Dalyn Diaz as Gabriela, Gabby, and Ella Ramos, Sam Smith as Noah, Melanie Cook and Chris Cook as Gabriela’s parents Laura and Michael, and Devin "Supertramp" Graham as the skateboarding event announcer. Check out DEVINSUPERTRAMP on YouTube and Instagram for some awesome extreme sports, parkour, and yes, skateboarding videos—like the one mentioned in the episode called "Skateboarding in 5,001 Balloons": https://youtu.be/B8imoIn6NUE Our next episode will be a special presentation of the first episode of the fantasy adventure series 'Nightingale' from our friends at GZM Shows, the same team we worked with to make our adventure series 'Treasure Island 2020.' Learn more about 'Nightingale' here: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/nightingale/ Binge all 10 episodes of 'Treasure Island 2020': https://www.byuradio.org/treasure-island-2020 The sound team for this adventure was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Charles Clarke, Hannah Everitt, Brandon Lewis, and Karly Wilson; dialogue Editing by Charles Clarke, Hannah Everitt, and Branden Haynie; sound Design by Charles Clarke, Hannah Everitt, Branden Haynie, and Bridger Nebeker; music editing by Hannah Everitt and Kylie Linton; and mixing by Charles Clarke and Hannah Everitt. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Miriam Arce, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. For more great storytelling and adventures for families check out our companion show The Apple Seed: A Storytelling Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.
S3 E5: Nightingale (An Adventure from GZM Shows)
2024/4/19
34:15
We are excited to share the first episode of an audio adventure series called Nightingale from our friends at GZM Shows, the creators of Six Minutes and the same team we worked with to make our adventure series Treasure Island 2020. While exploring the halls of their hospital cancer ward three teens, Sarah, Dani and Rocco, embark on an epic adventure to save Nightingale from a malevolent force, known only as The Darkness, before it breaks through and infects our world. Starring Gabby Pizzolo from Stranger Things and Ben Shenkman from Billions. Binge all 12 episodes of Nightingale now: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/nightingale/ Binge all 10 episodes of Treasure Island 2020, our adventure series we made with GZM Shows: https://www.byuradio.org/treasure-island-2020
S3 E6: The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure)
2024/4/26
22:11
Alicia didn't even want a quinceañera party, but her best friend Sarah forced her into it. Worst of all, the big present from her aunt is a creepy doll. But what her aunt failed to mention is that it is a magical doll that is determined to create the quinceañera of Alicia's dreams, even if it destroys both the party and her friendship with Sarah. After this episode we will take a few weeks off and return with a hilarious new series that will run all summer long called Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice. It's about the loveable underdog Quentin Manning and his enthusiastic, if sometimes misguided, attempts to solve mysteries at his middle school. Look for a Quentin Manning trailer in this feed soon! New to Kaboom? Each episode is a completely new adventure in just one episode, so you can start anywhere. Here's some of our favorite episodes: •Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report (Season 2 Episode 8): An alien student disguised as a preteen boy infiltrates a summer camp in order to conduct research on the humans’ nefarious plots, but an encounter with a curious young boy makes Eric question if humans are as evil as he was taught. •Hunt of the Nydralisk (Season 3 Episode 3): When a dangerous alien creature called a Nydralisk escapes from the space station lab, it’s up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. •The Viking Mascot (Season 1 Episode 2): A normally shy boy gains swagger when he puts on his high school’s mascot costume, but his confidence is tested when a mythological threat arises on the football field. The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure) was written by Miriam Arce and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Ariana McGee as Alicia, Darci Ramirez as Sarah, Abby Villasmil as The Last Doll, Ana Yslas as Tía Mari, Bryan Barba Salazar as the Chambelan, and Sam Payne as The DJ. Additional voices by Miriam Arce, Alayna Beck, Joshua Bergstrom, Alexandria Byrd, Nathan Cannon, Vanessa Goodman, Ben Hall, Evadne Hendrix, and Kenny Mears. The sound team for The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure) was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Josh Foutz, Mark Hansen, Branden Haynie, Brandon Lewis, Kevin West, and Karly Wilson; dialogue editing by Branden Haynie and Bridger Nebeker; sound design by Branden Haynie, Bridger Nebeker, and Charles Clarke; music editing by Hannah Everitt and Jim Cassler; and mixing by Branden Haynie. This adventure was produced by Brian Tanner, Miriam Arce, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. If you want more more great stories for the whole family then search for our companion podcast The Apple Seed: A Storytelling Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.
TRAILER: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | A Summer Mystery Series from Kaboom
2024/5/15
01:00
This summer there’s a new detective on the case! The Kaboom Podcast is proud to present “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice,” a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part mystery series. It's the story of a kid named Quentin Manning, a wannabe detective who doggedly investigates mysteries large and small at his middle school with his reluctant assistant Sam. Written by the beloved author, storyteller, musician, and two-time Grammy-winner Bill Harley, it's an adventure the whole family is sure to love. You’ll find "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice" right here in the Kaboom podcast feed. Episodes 1 & 2 premiere on May 22, and then a new episode will drop each Friday through August 16. Subscribe to the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast feed now so you don't miss an episode.
E2: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II
2024/5/22
15:56
Our summer Ka-binge continues with part two of "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice." In their quest to solve the mystery of the flattened tires Quentin and Sam go on their first stakeout in a less-than-glamorous location: inside the dumpster by the middle school bike rack. The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, and Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning.
E1: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part I
2024/5/22
13:11
Kaboom presents a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part series for your family to Ka-binge this summer. It's called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” and it was written by author, storyteller, musician, and two time Grammy award-winner Bill Harley. Episodes 1 & 2 are available now, then episodes 3 & 4 will come out on May 24, and then a new episode will drop every Friday through August. In this first episode Middle schooler Quentin Manning is inspired by his passion for the Deke Benchley series of detective books to become a detective and seek out mysteries to solve at his middle school. After recruiting his reluctant but good-natured friend Sam to be his assistant and they tackle their first mystery: who is letting the air out of all the bike tires on the school’s bike rack? The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Sam and Will Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, and Hailey Nebeker as Miss Turbot.
E4: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part II
2024/5/24
11:58
Can Quentin and Sam survive the Closet of Punishment and successfully recover the stack of unfairly seized Invader Cards, or will Mr. Clacker find them first? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. Episodes 1-4 are all available now, and starting May 31 one new episode will drop each Friday. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together: sci-fi, fantasy, gadget-y spy adventures, and even a musical! The Case of the Confiscated Cards Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne and Mr. Clacker, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, and Abe Charles as Billy. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Karly Wilson.
E3: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part I
2024/5/24
14:03
Quentin and Sam take on their next case: retrieving a stack of valuable trading cards that the Bermick twins snatched from a fellow sixth grader. Sounds easy enough, but their quest to retrieve the stolen goods leads them to a confrontation with a formidable new foe: Mr. Clacker, Vice Principal in Charge of Discipline. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. Episodes 1-4 are all available now, and starting May 31 one new episode will drop each Friday. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together: sci-fi, fantasy, gadget-y spy adventures, and even a musical! The Case of the Confiscated Cards Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Kris Peterson as Gladious Plum, and Abe Charles as Billy. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Brandon Lewis.
E5: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part I
2024/5/31
14:30
Our detectives take on a new mystery: what happened to the mascot's head? And is it possible that Dolores Kruppler, the cheerleader Quentin idolizes, has anything to do with the disappearance? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Joshua Foutz. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E6: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part II
2024/6/7
15:19
The viral dancing chipmunk video brings detectives Quentin and Sam closer to solving the mystery of the missing mascot head. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler, Ben Bagley as Coach Hurt, Dan Carlisle as Kevin, and Brian Tanner as Lunchroom Monitor. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kevin West. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E7: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Smell of Music, Part I
2024/6/14
15:36
Our detectives take on a new mystery: why does it (literally) stink so bad whenever the middle school band plays? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Smell of Music Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, and Becca Hurley as Ms. Paradiddle. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Mark Hansen. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E8: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Smell of Music, Part II
2024/6/21
15:08
Now that detectives Quentin and Sam have infiltrated the middle school band, can they solve the mystery of the terrible smell? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Smell of Music Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Becca Hurley as Ms. Paradiddle and Lisa Valentine Clark as Gloria Dimwiddie. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Ashtyn Parkinson. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E9: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part I
2024/6/28
23:34
Something (or someone?) is causing all of the computers at Marlowe Middle School to crash, and it's wreaking havoc on the heating, the between-class bells, and, worst of all, the lunch menu! Can detectives Quentin and Sam solve the mystery before Sam's beloved tater tots are replaced by (gulp!) chickpea curry? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own that the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Crashed Computers Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, Hailey Nebeker as Miss Turbot, Stephanie Rollheiser as Mrs. Varnak, and Ian Puente as Mr. Farquahr. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kiplin Merrill. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E10: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part II
2024/7/5
16:34
Detectives Quentin and Same use some experimental (and curiously shaped) technology provided by Quentin's computer genius dad Phinneas to zero in on the computer-crashing culprit. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Crashed Computers Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, and Ian Puente as Mr. Farquahr. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by James Call. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E11: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part I
2024/7/12
14:43
Detectives Quentin and Sam start up a new case: who is covering the artwork in the school's hallways in graffiti? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Grafittied Art Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Camrey Bagley Fox as Ms. Matisse, and Darci Ramirez as Stephanie. The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Braden Haynie. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E12: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part II
2024/7/19
22:12
Another stakeout goes awry as our detectives Quentin and Sam continue to investigate the origin of the hallway graffiti. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Grafittied Art Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Camrey Bagley Fox as Ms. Matisse, and Darci Ramirez as Stephanie. The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Braden Haynie. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E13: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part I
2024/7/26
24:39
A wave of thefts has hit Marlowe Middle School—paper clip dispensers, Mr. Clacker's computer mouse, Ms. Matisse's paint brush, even Mrs. Plum's plunger have gone missing! Our detectives zero in on the obvious suspects—the Bermick twins. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Rash of Robbings Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler.The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Hannah Everitt. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.
E14: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part II
2024/8/2
26:41
The investigation into the series of thefts at Marlowe Middle School takes our detectives to an unexpected place: the school dance. TAKE OUR SURVEY! We want to hear what you the Kaboom Podcast overall as well as the “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” series. It should just take a couple minutes, and survey participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uWOTdL7sjxTQ8K The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Rash of Robbings Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plumb, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia manning, Kris Peterson as Glaiolus Plum, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Bridger Nebeker, Hannah Everitt, Luke Gunnerson, and Dallin Nielson.
E15: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Missing Author
2024/8/9
21:26
Our summer series finale! Quentin receives a long-awaited an answer from the author of his favorite detective series. But there's one last mystery for Quentin to solve: who is the true author of the Deke Benchley books? TAKE OUR SURVEY! We want to hear what you the Kaboom Podcast overall as well as the “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” series. It should just take a couple minutes, and survey participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uWOTdL7sjxTQ8K Thank you so much for listening to Quentin Manning: "Detective for Justice." If you’ve enjoyed it we hope you tell a friend about it, and we hope you go back and listen to previous seasons of the Kaboom podcast, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. Here are some of our favorites: • "Troll Trouble" (Season 3 Episode 1): Hannah's first babysitting job spirals totally out of control when the kids she's watching transform into literal trolls. • "Silk & Swenson" (Season 1 Episode 10): An original musical about a con man in the old west who runs afoul of a famous gunslinger while selling his dubious Miracle Tonic. • "Vanishing Act" (Season 2 Episode 2): When Gideon’s science fair project accidentally teleports his little sister Leslie, he must find a way to bring her back. The Case of the Missing Author was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plumb, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Lisa Valentine Clark as Gloria Dimwiddie, and Trent Reimschussel as Delivery Guy. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Jim Cassler, Charles Clarke, Hannah Everitt, and Luke Gunnerson.
Check Out Constant Wonder KIDS
2024/9/9
16:16
We're hard at work on Kaboom season 4 and that will be coming in a few months. In the meantime we wanted to share a new show from BYUradio for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them) called Constant Wonder KIDS. It's the true story of endangered giraffes trapped on an island and the unexpected way conservationists saved them. Constant Wonder KIDS takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature. Each episode takes stories from one of BYUradio’s shows for adults, Constant Wonder, and makes them bite-sized so kids can experience the wonder too. TAKE THE KABOOM SURVEY! We want to hear what you think about Kaboom. It should just take a couple minutes and it will help us as we put together season 4. Plus survey participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uWOTdL7sjxTQ8K
Vote for Kaboom! Finalist for 3 Big Podcast Awards!
2024/10/4
01:56
We need your vote! The Signal Awards are some of the biggest honors for podcasters and Kaboom is a 2024 finalist in three categories! We couldn't have done it without our awesome listeners, so thank you for your support! The winners are partially based on popular vote, so please vote for Kaboom in all three categories: • Best Kids Podcast: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/kids • Best Writing (Fiction): https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/craft/best-writing-fiction • Best Road Trip Podcast: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/best-road-trip-podcast You'll have to create an account, but it only takes a second and it would mean so much to the show to pull off a win or two (or three!). And if you're new to Kaboom—perhaps the Signal Awards led you here :)—most of our episodes are complete stories told in a single episode, so you can start anywhere! Here are some of our favorite episodes: • Hunt of the Nydralisk (Season 3 Episode 3): When a dangerous alien creature called a Nydralisk escapes from the space station lab, it’s up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. • Test Drive (Season 2 Episode 1): Chloe is not thrilled about the dumpy old minivan her future step-brother shows her on a car shopping trip. But their test drive becomes a wilder adventure when they find out it's secretly a James Bond-style car—and that enemy spies are trying to get it back. • Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice Episode 1: The first episode in a hilarious and heartfelt series from Kaboom about a boy who decides to become a detective to solve mysteries at his middle school like who is flattening everyone's bike tires and why the school band (literally) stinks so bad.