Season 4 Coming January 31!

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We're back with more adventures for the whole family! We'll take you to all kinds of new places this season: a pharaoh's tomb, an underwater cave, a cursed pirate ship, and more! Don't miss the season premiere—it's a super fun collaboration with members of the popular sketch comedy show Studio C. New episodes drop each Friday starting January 31. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. *Winner of four Signal Awards, including best Kids Podcast and Best Road Trip Podcast!*

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BONUS: Trailer - Ice Lions from GZM Shows

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We'll be back with the trailer for the Kaboom Summer Series in a couple weeks, but in the meantime we wanted to share the trailer for a great new series from our friends at GZM Shows called Ice Lions, available now on their Imagination Amplified feed. • An original audio series inspired by the remarkable and heartwarming true story, Ice Lions follows John and his friends as they chase their impossible dream of creating Kenya's first ice hockey team and sharing the spirit of hope and togetherness with the world. • Listen to Ice Lions by searching for the Imagination Amplified channel wherever you're listening to this podcast. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com

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Season 3 is coming March 22!

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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Kaboom Season 2 Trailer

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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TRAILER: Kaboom — An Audio Adventure Podcast

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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Cavern of Bethesda - HEADPHONE ONLY MIX

Fri, 05 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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Out There - HEADPHONE ONLY MIX

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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S2024 E1: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part I

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Kaboom presents a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part series for the whole family. It's called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” and it was written by author, storyteller, musician, and two time Grammy award-winner Bill Harley. 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 full series has moved over to its own feed! To hear the rest of the series, search for Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice wherever you get your podcasts. 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. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

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S4 E8: Step-Wizards (A Season Finale Adventure)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

When Miriam realizes her mom’s new boyfriend is a literal wizard, she must break the love spell controlling her mom. • Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement and sneak preview of our new summer series! • Step-Wizards was written by Kay Hendrickson and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Seren Carter as Miriam, Cecily Ellis-Bills as Ellen, Wyatt Bills as Luca, Coleman Higbee as Devon, and Bryson Smellie as Silas, with additional voices by Samuel Benson, Joshua Foutz, and Kay Hendrickson. • The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Joshua Foutz, Brandon Lewis, Kiplin Merrill, Finn Morrison, and Ashtyn Parkinson; dialogue editing by Gracie Davis, sound design by Joshua Foutz and Lauren Sandberg, music editing by Gracie Davis and Brandon Lewis, and mixing by Brandon Lewis and Lauren Sandberg. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. • The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. • For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S4 E7: Bottled Up (A Pirate Adventure)

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Jack gets sucked into a magical ship in a bottle and finds himself aboard a cursed pirate ship. The only way to escape is by leading the crew in a mutiny against a tyrannical pirate captain. • Bottled Up was written by Nicho Wetsel and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Brigham Ker as Jack, Brandi Washburn as Anne, Sam Payne as Captain Nathaniel Grim, Eric Glissmeyer as Mr. Jones, and Jess Fisher as Mary. • Jess hosts a couple of podcasts from GZM Shows: GZM Rewind and {Podcast Title Pending}. You can go to gzmshows.com to find those and other great shows for families, like Hidden Island. We shared the first episode of Hidden Island in episode 5 of this season and you can hear the rest on the Imagination Amplified podcast feed. • The sound team for this adventure was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Joshua Foutz, Dallin Nielson, and Gracie Davis, and dialogue editing, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Jim Cassler, Charles Clarke, and Hannah Evans. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Nicho Wetsel, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. • The Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. • For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S4 E6: Boss Fight (A Video Game Adventure)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

After two arcade employees disobey their boss’s instructions and accidentally release a bloodthirsty video game villain into the real world, they must get him back into the game before he obliterates their town. | Boss Fight was written and directed by Tristan Schetzel. The cast included Caleb McCleary as Owen, Isa Johnson as Evie, BJ Whimpey as Septimus the Swordsman, Anthony T. Buck as Larry/Laurentius the Mage, Joshua Foutz as Hot Dog Stand Guy, Samuel Benson as Car Salesman, Tristan Schetzel as Game Announcer, and Brian Tanner as Johnny Wheelkick. The sound team for this adventure was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Brandon Lewis, Joshua Foutz, Ashtyn Parkinson, and Mark Hansen, and dialogue editing, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Brandon Lewis, Kiplin Merrill, and Lauren Sandberg. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Tristan Schetzel, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. | For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S4 E5: Introducing: Hidden Island (An Adventure from GZM Shows)

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We're excited to share the first episode of an audio adventure series called Hidden Island 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. Introducing Hidden Island on Imagination Amplified https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/hidden-island/ Episode 1: “Shipwrecked” In the first episode of Hidden Island, Colin Robinson can’t make it home for Christmas, so he invites his family to join him on a remote research platform in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. When a powerful storm hits, they’re forced into a lifeboat, and the adventure of a lifetime begins. Hidden Island is a family mystery show loosely based on the classic novel The Swiss Family Robinson. You can listen to more episodes of Hidden Island on the Imagination Amplified channel, so search for Imagination Amplified wherever you're listening to this podcast. And for more great shows for the whole family visit GZMshows.com.

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S4 E4: Spirits of the Cenote (A Mayan Adventure)

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Mexican-American teen Jules has a hard time connecting with her cousins on a visit to the Yucatán, but when some mischievous Mayan spirits called Aluxes trap them all in an underground cenote (natural spring) they must work together to escape. Spirits of the Cenote was written by Miriam Arce, who grew up in Mérida, Mexico where the story is set. It was directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Rachel Smith as Jules, Xianny Magoffin as Mariana, Bryan Barba Salazar as Eduardo, and Victoria Castaneda as both Daniela and Abuela Lulú. The sound team for this adventure was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Brandon Lewis and Joshua Foutz, and dialogue editing, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Hannah Evans and Luke Gunnerson. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S4 E3: Phoenix Fire (A Mythological Adventure)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Young mythology buff Trent and his forest ranger mom must capture an out-of-control phoenix before it destroys the forest. Phoenix Fire was written by Tristan Schetzel and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Johnny Turner as Trent, Lisa Valentine Clark as Karly, and Timothy Threlfall as Joe. The sound team for this adventure was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by DJ Cromarty, Brandon Lewis, and Joshua Foutz, dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty and James Call, music editing by DJ Cromarty, James Call, and Brandon Lewis, and Sound Design and Mixing by DJ Cromarty. Original episode art by Adrian Walsh. The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S4 E2: Wrath of the Pharaoh (An Archeology Adventure)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Carter and Daniel tag along with their archeologist mom on an excavation in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt searching for a long-lost pharaoh’s tomb. They make a major discovery, but accidentally trigger a pharaoh’s curse. Wrath of the Pharaoh was written by Kay Hendrickson and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Jake Jamieson as Daniel, Sam Smith as Carter, Julie Rose as Daniel and Carter’s mom Julia, and Moneer Al Halabi as Ahmed Kamal and the voice of the Pharaoh. You can hear more of Julie Rose on two podcasts she hosts that are full of thoughtful conversations unpacking important topics: "Top of Mind with Julie Rose" and "Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us." Available wherever you get your podcasts. The sound team for this adventure was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering and dialogue editing by Kiplin Merrill and Kevin West, music editing by Kiplin Merrill, and sound design and mixing by Kevin West. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S4 E1: The Meowgic Lamp (Studio C Collab)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Our fourth season kicks off with a little help from our friends from the sketch comedy show Studio C—Dalton Johnson, Whitney Call, and Kiri Case! An antique shop-owning family discovers a magic lamp, but mayhem ensues when the genie will only obey the one who rubbed the lamp: their pet cat. The Meowgic Lamp was written by Evadne Hendrix and Brian Tanner and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast includes Whitney Call as Jenny the Genie, Liam Kaufman as Xander, Dalton Johnson as Kelton, Kiri Case as Cynthia, and Erica Price as Customer. Watch Studio C at https://www.byutv.org/studioc or on the BYUtv app, or on the Studio C YouTube channel. The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Kylie Linton, dialogue editing by Kylie Linton and Jim Cassler, and sound design, music editing, and mixing by Jim Cassler, Hannah Evans, and Charles Clarke. Original art was created by Adrian Walsh. Special thanks to Becca Hurley Luong for consulting on the script and to Dale Green for shooting behind-the-scenes videos that you can see on Kaboom’s Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube accounts. This adventure was produced by Brian Tanner, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. Our writing staff includes Kay Hendrickson, Tristan Schetzel, and Nicho Wetsel. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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S3 E6: The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure)

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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 favorites: •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 Do

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S3 E5: Nightingale (An Adventure from GZM Shows)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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://link.chtbl.com/zFDM6tLU Binge all 10 episodes of Treasure Island 2020, our adventure series we made with GZM Shows: https://www.byuradio.org/treasure-island-2020

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S3 E4: Divide and Conquer (A Skateboarding Adventure ft. DEVINSUPERTRAMP)

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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 BYU

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S3 E3: Hunt of the Nydralisk (A Space Adventure)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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. 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 adventure 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.

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S3 E2: Curse of the Storm Spirit (A Camping Adventure)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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S3 E1: Troll Trouble (A Babysitting Adventure ft. The Ohana Adventure)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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's 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 enemy 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. The sound team for this adventure was led by 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 Branden Haynie.

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S2 E8: Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report (An Alien Adventure)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT

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. Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report was written by Mari Molen, Evie Hendrix, and Trent Hortin. It was directed by Lisa Valentine Clark. The cast included Becca Hurley as Eric, Eric Villasmil as Charlie, and BJ Wimpey as Chimichanga Chad. The sound team for Summer Camp: An Intergalactic Report was led by Trent Reimschussel, with sound design by Brandon Lewis, Music Editing by Gracie Davis, and engineering, dialogue editing, and mixing by Brandon Lewis and Gracie Davice. It was produced by Brian Tanner, Lisa Valentine Clark, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne.

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S2 E7: Siren Song (A Mythological Adventure)

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT

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. Siren Song was written by Hannah Harlan and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Will Smith as Trevor, Seren Carter as Mira, Matthew Bolingbroke as Ethan, and Moimoi Gillmore as Jacob. The sound team for Siren Song was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Hannah Everitt, Branden Haynie, Joshua Foutz, Dallin Jepsen, and Cayson Renshaw, dialogue editing by Hannah Everitt, Original Music by Alana Portzline and Kyra Brewer, Music Editing by Hannah Everitt, Branden Haynie, and Bridger Nebeker, Sound Design and Mixing by Hannah Everitt and Bridger Nebeker. It was produced by Brian Tanner, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne.

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S2 E6: True Bugs (An Escape Adventure)

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT

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. True Bugs was written and directed by Nathan Holley based on his one-act play "Hemiptera, or True Bugs.". The cast included Karly Wilson as Roxey the Ladybug, Nathan Holley as Augustus the Grasshopper, Becca Hurley as Stefffanie the Butterfly, Joshua Foutz as Fred the Centipede, Addy Mangum as Ellie the Dragonfly, Daniel Phillips as Chad the Stinkbug, and Miles Tanner as the Child. The sound team for True Bugs was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Daniel Phillips and Joshua Foutz, dialogue editing by Karly Wilson and Sam Clawson, Sound Design by Daniel Phillips and Sam Clawson, Music Editing by Addy Mangum, and Mixing by Karly Wilson. It was produced by Nathan Holley, Trent Reimschussel, and Brian Tanner.

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S2 E5: The Bully and the Bulldog (A Time Travel Adventure)

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

When Elliott runs into trouble with a bully he turns to some unusual sources for help: a magic book and a legendary world leader. The Bully and the Bulldog was written by Kenny Baldwin and directed by Sam Payne. The cast included 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. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle and Clarke Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis and Kyra Brewer; sound design and music editing by Daniel Davis and Sophia Oaks Hass, and mixing by Daniel Davis. It was produced by Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner.

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S2 E4: Full Moon Ball (A Werewolf Adventure)

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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? Full Moon Ball was written by Brian Tanner, Lacey Olsen, and Beth Nielsen. It was directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Paige Northrup as Lacy, Allison Omer as Beth, Braden Johnson as Jared, and Kelly Coombs as Mom. The sound team for this episode was led by Trent Reimschussel, with dialogue editing by Karly Wilson and Mitchell Tousley; music editing by Brandon Lewis; and sound design and mixing by Karly Wilson and Trent Reimschussel. It was produced by Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner.

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S2 E3: Domestic Droid Disaster (A Robot Adventure)

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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. Domestic Droid Disaster was written by Darren M. Shaw and directed by Sam Payne. The cast included 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. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle and Clark Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis, Kyra Brewer, and Andrew Brewer; dialogue editing by Kyra Brewer, and Andrew Brewer; and sound design, music editing, and mixing by Andrew Brewer. It was produced by Sam Payne and Jeff Simpson.

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S2 E2: Vanishing Act (A Teleportation Adventure)

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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. Vanishing Act was written by Evadne Hendrix and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Caleb McCleary as Gideon, Summer Mitchell as Leslie, Conner Drake as Lincoln, Timothy Threlfall as Mr. Stewart. The sound team for this episode was led by Trent Reimschussel, with audio engineering by Spencer Hewitt, Joshua Foutz, and Hannah Everitt; dialogue Editing, Sound Design, and Music Editing by Spencer Hewitt and Joshua Foutz; and Mixing by Joshua Foutz. This episode was produced by Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner.

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S2 E1: Test Drive (A Spy Adventure)

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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 a more dangerous adventure when they discover that spies are after the van. Test Drive was written and directed by Trent Hortin. 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—find it wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.byuradio.org/constant-wonder. The sound team for this adventure was led by Cayson Renshaw and Trent Reimschussel. Audio engineers: Joshua Foutz, Dallin Jepsen. Dialogue editing: Hannah Everitt, Branden Haynie, and Jimmy Mohlman. Sound design, music editing, and mixing: Hannah Everitt and Branden Haynie. This adventure was produced by Brian Tanner, Trent Hortin, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast 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.

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S1 E10: Silk & Swenson (A Musical Adventure)

Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Our first season ends with an original musical about a con man in the old west who runs afoul of a famous gunslinger while selling his dubious Miracle Tonic. 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. Silk and Swensen was written by Marcus Richardson and directed by Sam Payne. The cast included 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. The sound team for this episode was lead by Dan Carlisle, Cayson Renshaw, and Clark Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis, Kira Brewer, Andrew Brewer, Bridger Nebeker, and Garen Bret; dialogue editing and music editing by Daniel Davis; sound design by Daniel Davis, Andrew Brewer, and Bridger Nebeker; and mixing by Andrew Brewer. The original songs "It Cures What Ails Yah," "Genuine Feeling," and "Settle Up" were written by Marcus Richardson, with additional music by Daniel Davis and Mitchell Tousley. Additional voices were provided by Heather Bigley, Bridger Nebeker, Sam Payne, Amy Tanner, Brian Tanner, Karly Wilson, and others. We'd like to give an additional shout-out to additional voices and musicians from the BYU Radio Family and their families. This episode was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner. 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!

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S1 E9: Sus (A Spaceship Adventure)

Fri, 12 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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 and Ukiah Reynolds as additional voices. Sus was written by Marcus Richardson and directed by Clarke Jackman and Marcus Richardson. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle and Clarke Jackman, with audio engineering, music editing, and mixing by Andrew Brewer; and sound design by Andrew Brewer and Marcus Richardson. This episode of Kaboom was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner. 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!

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S1 E8: The Cavern of Bethesda (A Cave Exploration Adventure)

Fri, 05 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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. Cavern of Bethesda was written by Trent Hortin and directed by Brian Tanner. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle, Cayson Renshaw, and Clarke Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis, Josh Foutz, Branden Haynie, Jacob Mumford, and Bridger Nebeker; dialogue editing by Bridger Nebeker and Andrew Brewer; sound design by Branden Haynie, Alana Portzline, and Kyra Brewer; Music Editing by Branden Haynie, Alana Portzline, and Ward Lewis; and mixing by Dan Carlisle. 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!

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S1 E7: Extracurricular Activities (A Dragon Adventure)

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT

A pair of friends discover that a shy kid from their school is hiding a giant (and dangerous) secret in his attic: a baby dragon. Cast: Ellie Mellen as Beth, Parley Lambert as Thomas, Ben Butters as Nico and Karly Wilson as additional voices. Extracurricular Activities was written and directed by Sam Payne. The cast in included Ellie Mellen as Beth, Parley Lambert as Thomas, Ben Butters as Nico and Karly Wilson as additional voices. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle and Clarke Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis; sound design by Garon Brett and Kyra Brewer; dialogue editing and music editing by Kyra Brewer; mixing by Garon Brett. It was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner. 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!

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S1 E6: The Comics Trip (A Time Travel Adventure)

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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. The Comics Trip was written by Derek L. Palmer and directed by Sam Payne. The sound team for this episode was lead by Dan Carlisle and Clarke Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis, Kyra Brewer, and Andrew Brewer; dialogue editing by Andrew Brewer; sound design by Andrew Brewer and Marcus Richardson; music editing by Marcus Richardson; and mixing by Marcus Richardson and Clarke Jackman. 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!

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S1 E5: The Crystal Whale (A Submarine Adventure)

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT

The crew of an experimental submarine grounded at the bottom of the ocean fights for their survival when a giant and mysterious creature appears. The Crystal Whale was written and directed by Sam Payne. The cast included Brent Marshall as Captain Mower, Stephanie Breinholt as Sandy, Darci Ramirez as Howie, Noah Kershisnik as Tel, and Hailey Nebeker as McGhee. The sound team for The Crystal Whale was led by Dan Carlisle, and Clarke Jackman, with audio engineering, dialogue editing, and music editing by Daniel Davis; sound design by Andrew Brewer, Daniel Davis and Karly Wilson; and mixing by Garon Brett. This episode was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner. 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!

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S1 E4: The Glass Cutter (An Art Heist Adventure)

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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. The Glass Cutter was written and Directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included 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. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle and Clark Jackman, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis and Andrew Brewer; dialogue editing by Andrew Brewer, sound design by Daniel Davis, Andrew Brewer, Karly Wilson, and Garon Brett, music editing by Daniel Davis; and mixing by Daniel Davis and Garon Brett. This episode was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne and Brian Tanner. 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!

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S1 E3: The Shiny (An Animal Adventure)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

A flying squirrel must put aside her fears as she journeys through a zoo on a perilous treasure hunt. The Shiny was written by Sam Forsey and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast includes 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. This episode was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner The sound team for this episode included audio engineering by Daniel Davis, Kyra Brewer and Andrew Brewer; dialogue editing, sound design and music editing by Daniel Davis; sound mixing by Dan Carlisle; and original music by Daniel Davis. 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!

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S1 E2: The Viking Mascot (A Zombie Adventure)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

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 Viking Mascot was written and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included 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." The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle, Cayson Renshaw, and Clark Jackman, with audio engineering by Christian Maucotel, Andrew Brewer, and Josh Foutz; dialogue editing and sound design by Karly Wilson and Garon Brett, music editing by Alana Portzline; and mixing by Garon Brett. The Kensington Vikings fight song was written by Brian Tanner. It was produced by Heather Bigley, Sam Payne, and Brian Tanner. 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!

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S1 E1: Out There (A UFO Adventure)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Young Mia convinces her dad to reunite with his estranged brother to head out on adventure looking for a UFO in the middle of the ocean. Cast: Jeff Simpson as David, Anthony Buck as Rowley, and Olivia Marshall as Mia. Out There was written by Trent Hortin and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Jeff Simpson as David, Anthony Buck as Rowley, and Olivia Marshall as Mia. The sound team for this episode was led by Dan Carlisle and Cayson Renshaw, with audio engineering by Daniel Davis and Branden Haynie; dialogue editing by Daniel Davis and Bridger Nebeker; sound design by Andrew Brewer, Kyra Brewer, Branden Haynie, Jacob Mumford, and Bridger Nebeker; music editing by Branden Haynie and Alana Portzline; mixing by Dan Carlisle and Bridger Nebeker, and original music by Kyra Brewer. It was produced by Brian Tanner, Heather Bigley, and Sam Payne. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion show The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts or at byuradio.org/the-apple-seed. Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast is a production of BYUradio.

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