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Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast

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Winner of 4 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.

Episodes

S2025 E6: "The Musical Invisible Prison" | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie, Ep 6

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...

Jun 27, 202514 minSeason 2025Ep. 6

S2025 E5: "Cryptic Doors" | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie, Ep 5

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, Is...

Jun 20, 202517 minSeason 2025Ep. 5

S2025 E4: "Voices in the Rain" | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie, Ep 4

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...

Jun 13, 202516 minSeason 2025Ep. 4

S2025 E3: "Botching the End of the World Again" | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie, Ep 3

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 ...

Jun 06, 202519 minSeason 2025Ep. 3

S2025 E2: "Botching the End of the World" | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie, Ep 2

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 Villas...

May 30, 202519 minSeason 2025Ep. 2

S2025 E1: "A UFO at the Ballgame" | Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie, Ep 1

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" Wa...

May 29, 202514 minSeason 2025Ep. 1

TRAILER: Olympus Dale — A Thrilling Summer Series from Kaboom!

We’re thrilled to announce the new Kaboom summer series: “Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie!” If you’re a fan of sci-fi shows with mysterious twists like Stranger Things or Lost then you’ll love this gripping new show. A supernatural barrier mysteriously appears around the small town of Olympus Dale, trapping the citizens inside and cutting them off from the rest of the world. A group of misfit kids must face paranormal terrors to unravel the town's secrets and reverse a looming disaster. Epis...

May 21, 20251 min

BONUS: Trailer - Ice Lions from GZM Shows

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...

Apr 30, 20253 min

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

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 ...

Mar 21, 202522 minSeason 4Ep. 8

S4 E7: Bottled Up (A Pirate Adventure)

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 Pe...

Mar 14, 202520 minSeason 4Ep. 7

S4 E6: Boss Fight (A Video Game Adventure)

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...

Mar 07, 202522 minSeason 4Ep. 6

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

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 res...

Feb 28, 202527 minSeason 4Ep. 5

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

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 Casta...

Feb 21, 202523 minSeason 4Ep. 4

S4 E3: Phoenix Fire (A Mythological Adventure)

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 ...

Feb 14, 202522 minSeason 4Ep. 3

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

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 o...

Feb 07, 202522 minSeason 4Ep. 2

S4 E1: The Meowgic Lamp (Studio C Collab)

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 ...

Jan 31, 202524 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Season 4 Coming January 31!

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

Jan 24, 20251 min

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

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 t...

May 22, 202413 minSeason 2024Ep. 1

S3 E6: The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure)

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 ...

Apr 26, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 E5: Nightingale (An Adventure from GZM Shows)

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 fro...

Apr 19, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 5

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

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 E...

Apr 12, 202424 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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

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 D...

Apr 05, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 3

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

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 o...

Mar 29, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 2

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

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 Inst...

Mar 22, 202420 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Season 3 is coming March 22!

A new batch of adventures your whole family will love—babysitting actual troll children, capturing an escaped alien creature on a space station, or making a copy of yourself so you can sneak off to a skateboard competition. If you're new to the show, don't worry—each episode is its own complete story, so jump in anywhere you like. New episodes drop each Friday starting March 22. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!

Mar 15, 20241 min

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

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 yo...

Nov 21, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 E7: Siren Song (A Mythological Adventure)

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, J...

Nov 17, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 E6: True Bugs (An Escape Adventure)

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...

Nov 10, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 6

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

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...

Nov 03, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 E4: Full Moon Ball (A Werewolf Adventure)

Lacy is feeling so much pressure to go the prom, but how can she go when it falls on the night of the full moon and she's secretly a werewolf? Full Moon Ball was written by Brian Tanner, Lacey Olsen, and Beth Nielsen. It was directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Paige Northrup as Lacy, Allison Omer as Beth, Braden Johnson as Jared, and Kelly Coombs as Mom. The sound team for this episode was led by Trent Reimschussel, with dialogue editing by Karly Wilson and Mitchell Tousley; music editin...

Oct 27, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 4
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