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Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast



Full cast Multigenre Anthology Audio Drama


Synopsis:

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.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Anthology

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Genres: Multigenre

Maturity: Children

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Episodes:

TRAILER: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | A Summer Mystery Series from Kaboom

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Season 3 is coming March 22!

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 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 20:00:00 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 12:00:00 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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E15: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Missing Author

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E14: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part II

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E13: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part I

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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 Trent Reimschussel and 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.

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E12: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part II

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E11: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part I

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E10: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part II

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E9: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part I

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E8: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Smell of Music, Part II

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E7: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Smell of Music, Part I

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E6: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part II

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E5: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part I

Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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E4: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part II

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

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E3: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part I

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

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E2: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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 Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. 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 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. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

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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 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 Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. 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 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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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 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

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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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