Winner of 5 Signal Awards, including Best Kids Podcast, Best Road Trip Podcast, and Best Writing (Fiction)! 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. 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: • 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. • 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. • 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. 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 on their own podcast feed—just search for "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice" wherever you get your podcasts! Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast comes from the producers of The Apple Seed, another podcast full of stories for families. https://www.byuradio.org/02bf9c7c-99bb-4e90-b301-7c58b970dedb en-us © 2026 BYU Broadcasting BYUradio BYUradio byurpodcasts@byu.edu false Episodic Kaboom is back with a whole new batch of adventures told in a single episode! We'll take you to all kinds of new places—a cruise ship under attack, a Scottish beach filled with legendary creatures, even inside a D&D campaign! | The new season premieres February 6, and new episodes will drop every other Friday through May. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. https://www.byuradio.org/c63131f6-18ff-4dc4-a78d-c7260b2aa1e2 c63131f618ff-4dc4-a78d-c7260b2aa1e2 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT false 60 trailer 5 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 https://www.byuradio.org/bc1c643c-a2bf-476e-9b3b-fe90c6210650 bc1c643ca2bf-476e-9b3b-fe90c6210650 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 183 bonus 4 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! https://www.byuradio.org/92bab1d0-8626-40b1-ade9-ac912d784ee5 92bab1d08626-40b1-ade9-ac912d784ee5 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 61 trailer 1 The second season of Olympus Dale ends as the 1952s and the Smith Family band together on a desperate mission. Worlds begin to collide, mysteries are revealed, and even more questions are asked. | Take a quick survey to share your thoughts about the show! It will help us know what you want us to make in the future: byuradio.org/kaboomsurvey | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Trenton James as Orville Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Trenton James as Private Hicks, and Kaylin Jones as Olympia. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Ashtyn Parkinson, sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson, DJ Cromarty, and Dallin Nielsen, music editing by Gracie Davis, Kiplin Merrill, and mixing by Dallin Nielsen. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/c637415b-5140-44d0-ac2c-4c13bd1f0c53 c637415b5140-44d0-ac2c-4c13bd1f0c53 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1406 full 2025 20 New secrets come to light as Major Wolf and his troops face off against the citizens of Olympus Dale. Niels and the 1952s prepare themselves for an upcoming fight. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, and Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with music editing by Kiplin Merrill and Gracie Davis, dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty, sound design by DJ Cromarty, Ashtyn Parkinson, and Charles Clarke, with mixing by Charles Clarke. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/715632a1-99b2-4232-8c27-74d64b55228e 715632a199b2-4232-8c27-74d64b55228e Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1157 full 2025 19 The citizens of Olympus Dale are fed up with the lack of answers. Niels comes to his mom’s aid. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, Ana Yslas as Dr. Ana Gomez, Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees, Emily Tucker Latham as Trooper Alice Bones and Joe Rising as Trooper David Bones. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Hannah Evans, sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson and Hannah Evans, music editing by Gracie Davis, and mixing by Jim Cassler and Hannah Evans. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/94be47fd-dbfb-4462-ab45-415c4ca0edb4 94be47fddbfb-4462-ab45-415c4ca0edb4 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1043 full 2025 18 Niels and Skinny must put their differences aside to help a friend. Martha, Bonzy, and Reina confront a mysterious enemy. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Trenton James as Orville Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, and Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson, dialogue editing, music editing, and mixing by Gracie Davis. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/c8edc23d-02f0-4035-bca3-9399ac46bf8b c8edc23d02f0-4035-bca3-9399ac46bf8b Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 826 full 2025 17 Encroaching chaos forces the Smiths to flee from their home. Bet has an extreme plan to help his nephew Chess. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, and Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Jacob Mumford, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Luke Gunnerson. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/73654a3f-4bed-4464-9bf2-b213e1c80014 73654a3f4bed-4464-9bf2-b213e1c80014 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1055 full 2025 16 Chess’s condition worsens, and the 1952s desperately search for something that can help him. Martha and Major Wolf meet an unlikely visitor. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Trenton James as Private Hicks, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, Ana Yslas as Dr. Ana Gomez, Emily Tucker Latham as Trooper Alice Bones, and Joe Rising as Trooper David Bones. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty and Lauren Sandberg, sound design by Lauren Sandberg and Kiplin Merrill, mixing by Kiplin Merrill and Luke Gunnerson, and music editing by Gracie Davis The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/feb81335-920e-45f0-b296-08840df23530 feb81335920e-45f0-b296-08840df23530 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1063 full 2025 15 The 1952s discover eerie truths that invite more questions than they answer. The adults’ interrogation reveals truths about the world at large. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, and Kaylin Jones as Olympia. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Hannah Evans. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/997e9f73-b2dd-41f0-bbcc-2bd941594049 997e9f73b2dd-41f0-bbcc-2bd941594049 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1082 full 2025 14 The 1952s finally learn where Bonzy has been sneaking off to. Martha and Credence uncover the truth about the traitor. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, and Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Lauren Sandberg, sound design by Lauren Sandberg and Kiplin Merrill, and music editing and mixing by Kiplin Merrill. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/c82e25cc-010e-4ed7-a22c-782131997803 c82e25cc010e-4ed7-a22c-782131997803 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 979 full 2025 13 The 1952s reconvene at the Smith home to make future plans. Martha and Credence continue their investigation. | Olympus Dale was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, Ana Yslas as Dr. Ana Gomez, Emily Tucker Latham as Trooper Alice Bones, and Joe Rising as Trooper David Bones. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Hannah Evans, sound design and music editing by Branden Haynie, and mixing by Hannah Evans and Luke Gunnerson. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/848e7055-a26a-434c-9d87-bce9b511bc73 848e7055a26a-434c-9d87-bce9b511bc73 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1146 full 2025 12 In the season 1 finale, Niels, and the 1952s set a trap in search of answers about the Bent Man. Meanwhile, Martha and Credence suspect that someone in town is not what they seem. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, and Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with music editing by Kelsey Nay & Kiplin Merrill, and dialogue editing, sound design, and mixing by DJ Cromarty. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/bdfcb584-7263-456f-9395-8f5707b4bc1f bdfcb5847263-456f-9395-8f5707b4bc1f Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 843 full 2025 11 The 1952s test one of their conspiracy theories about the strange occurrences in Olympus Dale. Olympia, the town’s AI, beings behaving suspiciously. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Ryann Wawro as Summer Rees, and Annette Wright as Mrs. McReedy. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by Branden Haynie & Kyra Brewer, sound design by Branden Haynie & Jim Cassler, music editing by Brandon Haynie, and mixing by Jim Cassler. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/0ac75088-6d1a-4054-a853-593ccd6f6c26 0ac750886d1a-4054-a853-593ccd6f6c26 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 876 full 2025 10 Six weeks after the power returns, Olympus Dale remains isolated. Martha forms a secret group, hoping to unravel the town’s mysteries and find a way to escape. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees, and Emily Tucker Latham as Trooper Alice Bones. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty, sound design by Daniel Phillips & Ashtyn Parkinson, music editing by Kelsey Nay, and mixing by Jim Cassler & Gracie Davis. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/2e1ad366-2920-4426-9485-980150106af8 2e1ad3662920-4426-9485-980150106af8 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 926 full 2025 9 The 1952s regroup to share their discoveries after a terrifying encounter in the woods. Tensions run high at the clinic as the power outages continue. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, Ana Yslas as Dr. Ana Gomez, Emily Tucker Latham as Trooper Alice Bones, and Joe Rising as Trooper David Bones. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by Ward Lewis & Luke Gunnerson, music editing by Hannah Evans & Dallin Nielsen, and sound design and mixing by Charles Clarke & Hannah Evans. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/91a41522-ae0c-4ca2-b482-d5cf64403925 91a41522ae0c-4ca2-b482-d5cf64403925 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 897 full 2025 8 The 1952s make new discoveries about the Bubble and encounter a dangerous being in the woods. Major Wolf deals with a severely injured civilian. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, and Ana Yslas as Dr. Ana Gomez. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue and music editing by Kevin West, sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson, and mixing by DJ Cromarty and Gracie Davis. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/fecc734c-168a-4bd0-bb7b-fe2a9b622a72 fecc734c168a-4bd0-bb7b-fe2a9b622a72 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 719 full 2025 7 Niels and the 1952s run search for a crashed drone in the woods. Martha Smith takes the role of spokesperson for the citizens of Olympus Dale as they press the military for answers. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees, and Ryann Wawro as Summer Rees. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by Hannah Evans and Jimmy Mohlman, and sound design, music editing, and mixing by Hannah Evans and Charles Clarke. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/16c96237-c8c6-4073-b674-178beabe1e71 16c96237c8c6-4073-b674-178beabe1e71 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 842 full 2025 6 The city-wide lockdown threatens Chess’s chances of having an urgently-needed heart surgery. Tensions rise in Olympus Dale when Deputy Mayor Rees has few answers about missing persons. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees, and Ryann Wawro as Summer Rees. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by Mark Hansen, sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson, music editing by Keylsey Nay and Gabriel Vargas, and mixing by Kiplin Merrill. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/961047c2-ee43-4e11-a2a9-7f93637af84c 961047c2ee43-4e11-a2a9-7f93637af84c Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1008 full 2025 5 The 1952s are interrogated by the military as Olympus Dale is overwhelmed by strange phenomena, as well as the alarming disappearance of many residents. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Danor Gerald as Private Tuckett, and Trenton James as Private Hicks. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by Hannah Evans and Kyra Brewer, and sound design, music editing, and mixing by Hannah Evans. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/211c89a4-10f5-455e-80cc-88cb6b596676 211c89a410f5-455e-80cc-88cb6b596676 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 957 full 2025 4 Niels joins the 1952s for a secret experiment in the woods while Martha faces military barriers as she tries to find her kids. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Trenton James as Orville Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Danor Gerald as Private Tuckett, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Computer Voice, Kaylin Jones as Stephanie, and Emily Tucker Latham as British News Anchor. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with dialogue editing by Brandon Lewis and Dallin Jepsen, sound design by James Call, music editing by Mark Hansen, and mixing by Brandon Lewis. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/9077a2fa-bd71-4eba-9abb-3db7c2049ca6 9077a2fabd71-4eba-9abb-3db7c2049ca6 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1157 full 2025 3 Val picked the wrong day to skip school and head to the mall outside town. The town of Olympus Dale falls into mayhem and Martha rushes to get all her kids back home safely before the reactor comes online. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Trenton James as Orville Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin as Elena Chen, Trenton James as Private Hicks, Kaylin Jones as Stephanie, Luke Brown as Comms Lieutenant, Emily Tucker Latham as British News Anchor, and Kaylin Jones as Computer Voice. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, Dan Carlisle, and Clarke Jackman, with engineering, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Kyra Brewer, Daniel Davis, Hannah Everitt, Bridger Nebeker, and Karly Wilson. The Olympus Dale theme and other original scoring is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/cc236d74-893d-47b5-8b1d-5d01ee86a57b cc236d74893d-47b5-8b1d-5d01ee86a57b Fri, 30 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1137 full 2025 2 The town of Olympus Dale is typically a peaceful and, frankly, boring place. That is, until a UFO descends on teenager Val and her boyfriend. Meanwhile, a secret military protocol sets a larger plot in motion. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie was created by, written, and directed by Tom Durham. CAST: Madeline Jayne as Valkyrie Smith, Jefferson Hunter as Niels Newton Smith, Mia Bagley as Reina Galadriel Gomez, K-ets Yah Khai as Alastair "Skinny" Bones, Eric Villasmil as Chesterton "Chess" Wardle, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin as Elena Chen, Danor Gerald as Captain Dolittle, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Danor Gerald as Private Tuckett, Ryann Wawro as Summer Rees, and Kaylin Jones as Bella. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, Dan Carlisle, and Clarke Jackman, with engineering, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Kyra Brewer, Daniel Davis, Joshua Foutz, Bridger Nebeker, and Karly Wilson. The Olympus Dale theme and other original scoring is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/3ec2555c-a848-4ed9-bc90-3ce4b85e393e 3ec2555ca848-4ed9-bc90-3ce4b85e393e Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 865 full 2025 1 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. https://www.byuradio.org/9942ace7-81a3-45b3-8985-726b94ed9c63 9942ace781a3-45b3-8985-726b94ed9c63 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1286 full 2024 15 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. https://www.byuradio.org/18c4c378-288a-4948-987b-87ccb6f34d88 18c4c378288a-4948-987b-87ccb6f34d88 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1601 full 2024 14 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. https://www.byuradio.org/ccfc7827-f9ae-4918-aedb-7713f8dda5ce ccfc7827f9ae-4918-aedb-7713f8dda5ce Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1479 full 2024 13 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. https://www.byuradio.org/be34349e-d542-4462-b70c-54e85de4bb7a be34349ed542-4462-b70c-54e85de4bb7a Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1332 full 2024 12 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. https://www.byuradio.org/3e1202e5-5fee-4b68-95b0-dfdfc9040ffa 3e1202e55fee-4b68-95b0-dfdfc9040ffa Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 883 full 2024 11 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. https://www.byuradio.org/c8d113af-0a5f-4c32-9d8a-fc2e6b99c48e c8d113af0a5f-4c32-9d8a-fc2e6b99c48e Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 994 full 2024 10 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. https://www.byuradio.org/f41725c5-d5cb-472b-8791-0a686acd1f7e f41725c5d5cb-472b-8791-0a686acd1f7e Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1414 full 2024 9 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. https://www.byuradio.org/f1ca6bca-c77b-42fc-b41e-2e85cd4d4aa4 f1ca6bcac77b-42fc-b41e-2e85cd4d4aa4 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 908 full 2024 8 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. https://www.byuradio.org/d573f136-3868-4d3f-b003-ed18aca6677a d573f1363868-4d3f-b003-ed18aca6677a Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 936 full 2024 7 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. https://www.byuradio.org/02131abd-7e4c-402e-b02e-68294b211f28 02131abd7e4c-402e-b02e-68294b211f28 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 919 full 2024 6 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. https://www.byuradio.org/d15a3295-fd37-4ec3-b4b7-17cfcb45bf9d d15a3295fd37-4ec3-b4b7-17cfcb45bf9d Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 870 full 2024 5 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. https://www.byuradio.org/95a5bbe0-9e09-4d9b-a9dd-fe14f05796ef 95a5bbe09e09-4d9b-a9dd-fe14f05796ef Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 718 full 2024 4 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. https://www.byuradio.org/568ece44-8b3d-43cf-94df-da3a3e2cb0ad 568ece448b3d-43cf-94df-da3a3e2cb0ad Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 843 full 2024 3 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. https://www.byuradio.org/07786ec0-4d93-496d-b57e-641e7ec97933 07786ec04d93-496d-b57e-641e7ec97933 Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 956 full 2024 2 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. https://www.byuradio.org/9ac5b853-296f-4c37-b401-311507f85c05 9ac5b853296f-4c37-b401-311507f85c05 Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 792 full 2024 1 Ainsley and her family travel to Scotland to unravel a mystery: why was she abandoned on a seal-filled beach as a baby? | Ainsley and the Selkie Skin (A Celtic Folklore Adventure) was written by Keri Griggs and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Aliyah Hall as Ainsley, Revelle Skousen as Sophie, Alexandra Mackenzie Johns as Mara, Nathan Bowser as Rory, Liz Christensen as Kenna, and Peter Johns and JP Wright as Additional Selkie Voices. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by DJ Cromarty, James Call, and Gracie Davis; dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty and Taehyeon Kim; sound design by Taehyeon Kim; music editing by Hayden Thompson; and mixing by Taehyeon Kim and Hayden Thompson. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Keri Griggs, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and Ikaika Kamimoto is our marketing manager. | For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/1144c7ad-d4ba-43e2-8e9b-3bdde9ca8e02 1144c7add4ba-43e2-8e9b-3bdde9ca8e02 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT false 1356 full 5 3 The last day of summer camp gets out of control during a camp-wide game of Zombie Tag. Emphasis on the “Zombie.” | Zombie Tag was written by Kay Hendrickson based on a story by Natalya Gamett, Kay Hendrickson, and Brian Tanner, and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Lily Parkinson as Ashtyn, Daxton Osmond as Brandon, Nathan Holley as Dad, Audrey Curtis as Lorelai, Miles Tanner as DJ, Natalya Gamett as Head Counselor, and Joshua Foutz as Josh. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Kiplin Merrill, Luke Gunnerson, DJ Cromarty, and Hayden Thompson, and dialogue editing, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Gracie Davis. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and our marketing manager is Ikaika Kamimoto. | For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/7a99c7ae-1986-4064-a5ce-459b535799a4 7a99c7ae1986-4064-a5ce-459b535799a4 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT false 1303 full 5 2 A spell accidentally brings a D&D campaign to life, forcing two feuding brothers to work together to defeat a legendary foe. | The Basement of Doom was written by Garrett Gunnell and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Noah Hurley as Troy, Liam Kaufman as Ethan, Kadyn Ballard as Syd, Abe Charles as Nicho, Garrett Gunnell as Acererak, and additional voices by Paige Jensen-Rutter. | The sound team was led by Dan Carlisle and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Gracie Davis, dialogue editing by Luke Gunnerson, Dallin Nielson, and Charles Clarke; sound design by Charles Clarke, Dallin Nielson and Cameron Rhodes; music editing by Luke Gunnerson; and mixing by Hannah Evans and Aaron Findlay. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Garrett Gunnell, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and our marketing manager is Ikaika Kamimoto. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio. https://www.byuradio.org/eca452d4-7161-4cc4-a8ac-4f4335687c89 eca452d47161-4cc4-a8ac-4f4335687c89 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT false 1446 full 5 1 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. https://www.byuradio.org/21948e01-a45e-4d20-b8d6-fa25393e9ac1 21948e01a45e-4d20-b8d6-fa25393e9ac1 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1334 full 4 8 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. https://www.byuradio.org/b045f242-aaa6-47d0-9a15-92f9f0193a39 b045f242aaa6-47d0-9a15-92f9f0193a39 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT false 1200 full 4 7 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. https://www.byuradio.org/f4362486-446a-4d23-831a-19d89b8e5a5f f4362486446a-4d23-831a-19d89b8e5a5f Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1337 full 4 6 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. https://www.byuradio.org/548ad0b5-44a0-419b-a785-0ece3d4d8607 548ad0b544a0-419b-a785-0ece3d4d8607 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1649 full 4 5 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. https://www.byuradio.org/5ce1101d-3992-4ba0-969e-4e93d2b4654b 5ce1101d3992-4ba0-969e-4e93d2b4654b Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1409 full 4 4 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. https://www.byuradio.org/5cac44b4-6934-4755-bb97-100acfac60d3 5cac44b46934-4755-bb97-100acfac60d3 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1320 full 4 3 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. https://www.byuradio.org/24e3a971-3891-4fd0-8062-d81946142f72 24e3a9713891-4fd0-8062-d81946142f72 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1295 full 4 2 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. https://www.byuradio.org/565ff8c3-225c-4e0f-a834-07e348a58c0e 565ff8c3225c-4e0f-a834-07e348a58c0e Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT false 1461 full 4 1 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 https://www.byuradio.org/b92c3ffc-01d0-4af8-acb2-9a04aee98bcf b92c3ffc01d0-4af8-acb2-9a04aee98bcf Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1331 full 3 6 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 https://www.byuradio.org/2f5dffed-d4ae-4dbb-8a24-72d89c3d79c5 2f5dffedd4ae-4dbb-8a24-72d89c3d79c5 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 2055 full 3 5 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 https://www.byuradio.org/cde5ad43-4839-4606-b57b-e3833d0c8505 cde5ad434839-4606-b57b-e3833d0c8505 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1468 full 3 4 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. https://www.byuradio.org/e7678759-21fe-4108-b13d-368ac7bd2937 e767875921fe-4108-b13d-368ac7bd2937 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1405 full 3 3 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. https://www.byuradio.org/bfe0126e-4480-4f9f-8751-a7fb657af68a bfe0126e4480-4f9f-8751-a7fb657af68a Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1326 full 3 2 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. https://www.byuradio.org/b262f065-71d8-47b4-b80f-2a02a6e294b9 b262f06571d8-47b4-b80f-2a02a6e294b9 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT false 1217 full 3 1 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. https://www.byuradio.org/8c3cabc7-751a-4af8-a8a8-aa0a5d258260 8c3cabc7751a-4af8-a8a8-aa0a5d258260 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 1721 full 2 8 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. https://www.byuradio.org/4c4cd155-a7a6-4560-a8ca-dfafbf078e43 4c4cd155a7a6-4560-a8ca-dfafbf078e43 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 1444 full 2 7 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. https://www.byuradio.org/0bf00f75-65a7-479f-8c14-cabbe3ca68ad 0bf00f7565a7-479f-8c14-cabbe3ca68ad Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT false 1452 full 2 6 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. https://www.byuradio.org/d39ac091-3822-4e92-b0d9-fbcb622bedac d39ac0913822-4e92-b0d9-fbcb622bedac Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1225 full 2 5 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, based on a story 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. https://www.byuradio.org/942601fa-e63e-4a22-856d-add1b204d2dc 942601fae63e-4a22-856d-add1b204d2dc Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1453 full 2 4 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. https://www.byuradio.org/86f0d41e-0742-400d-b0fd-b452596835e9 86f0d41e0742-400d-b0fd-b452596835e9 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1226 full 2 3 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. https://www.byuradio.org/316afd5e-ff22-4aa3-a7e1-2b37821aa0d2 316afd5eff22-4aa3-a7e1-2b37821aa0d2 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1457 full 2 2 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. https://www.byuradio.org/3ddbe3e8-2121-4416-b421-69106ef2a358 3ddbe3e82121-4416-b421-69106ef2a358 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1560 full 2 1 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! https://www.byuradio.org/3a79e9a4-4af6-446c-bdf3-0e3e87bb5e8b 3a79e9a44af6-446c-bdf3-0e3e87bb5e8b Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1632 full 1 10 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! https://www.byuradio.org/a522222d-70f5-416e-8878-72a557c47f86 a522222d70f5-416e-8878-72a557c47f86 Fri, 12 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1583 full 1 9 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! https://www.byuradio.org/513f5a0b-f0fe-4791-980d-b20d83f7dfbc 513f5a0bf0fe-4791-980d-b20d83f7dfbc Fri, 05 May 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1590 full 1 8 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! https://www.byuradio.org/04a063d8-3147-416b-8104-a31d9faf264f 04a063d83147-416b-8104-a31d9faf264f Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1237 full 1 7 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! https://www.byuradio.org/fe7fd972-338a-4435-b5e2-398bf7ead2c1 fe7fd972338a-4435-b5e2-398bf7ead2c1 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1238 full 1 6 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! https://www.byuradio.org/7dc23a11-d764-4abf-a6dd-a7fd34b5a4ab 7dc23a11d764-4abf-a6dd-a7fd34b5a4ab Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1242 full 1 5 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! https://www.byuradio.org/3d0790c0-2e0e-4450-9811-9bf536f2d0bc 3d0790c02e0e-4450-9811-9bf536f2d0bc Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1348 full 1 4 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! https://www.byuradio.org/de9054b6-eccf-4ce9-b0bb-ad8c46ee466d de9054b6eccf-4ce9-b0bb-ad8c46ee466d Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1455 full 1 3 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. https://www.byuradio.org/0fa5b082-cfae-4d6d-942c-395e64450cfd 0fa5b082cfae-4d6d-942c-395e64450cfd Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1347 full 1 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 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! https://www.byuradio.org/76f0c20a-5ee3-4da8-b995-1a3d68390d95 76f0c20a5ee3-4da8-b995-1a3d68390d95 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT false 1700 full 1 1