Sound Detectives

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Sound Detectives

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LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow Detective Hunch (Vinny Thomas) and his new sidekick Audie the Ear (Jess McKenna) as they solve sound mysteries and track down the nefarious Sound Swindler … all with a little help from LeVar Burton himself! Equal parts fun and informative, SOUND DETECTIVES encourages listeners to engage with the sound mysteries that surround us, while unlocking the door to people and cultures around the globe. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper, and help return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent!

Episodes

The Grand Opening

The sounds have been returned and everyone is in a festive mood for the museum's grand opening! But there's a sneaky rogue sound roving the halls... What could it be? Featuring: Nagin Cox Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-grand-opening To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com   Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collect...

Jan 03, 2024•36 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

The Final Sound... Or Is it?

Only one slamming mystery sound left, but Hunch and Audie are at odds! Does the Sound Swindler deserve a second chance? Will they finish in time for LeVar’s grand opening gala? Featuring: OK Go Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-final-sound-or-is-it To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com   Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswa...

Dec 27, 2023•31 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

The Confrontation

Hunch is ready to confront LeVar with his suspicions. Can Audie speak up, and be a good friend to LeVar AND a good sidekick to Hunch? Meanwhile, the team goes on an epic journey to track down the source of this haunting and melodic mystery sound. Featuring: Julianne Wilder Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-confrontation To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com   ...

Dec 20, 2023•35 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

On the Same Wavelength

Hunch and Audie go on a musical adventure and learn that hearing is a spectrum. Audie is in awe of how much – even as an ear – she still has to learn about what it means to be deaf and hard of hearing. LeVar learns something new, too, and wants to add a new exhibit to the museum. Featuring: Matt Maxey Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/on-the-same-wavelength To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www....

Dec 13, 2023•37 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

The Stake Out

On Hunch's suggestion, Audie snoops around LeVar's office and finds a crucial clue! Does LeVar know who stole the missing sounds? And what kind of rude noise is this week's mystery sound? Featuring: Dr. Ainissa Ramirez Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-stake-out To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com   Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at http...

Dec 06, 2023•36 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Hunch Has a Hunch

After his investigation, Hunch presents Audie with his... hunch. Audie doesn't want to believe his theory, but there is still a mysterious sputtering sound to return! LeVar seems troubled by a personal matter, but he won’t say what it is. Featuring: Anil Kumar Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/hunch-has-a-hunch To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com   Want some mer...

Nov 29, 2023•32 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Audie’s Time to Shine

Hunch is ready to let Audie take the lead! Does Audie have what it takes to solve this menacing mechanical missing sound? Meanwhile, LeVar doesn’t seem interested in the latest Sound Swindler clues, but Hunch begins to have his suspicions about the identity of the culprit. Featuring: Nicole Doz and Anthony Innone Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/audies-time-to-shine To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit ht...

Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

We're Gonna Be Famous

Detective Hunch is busy daydreaming about the glory that will come with solving the case and finding the Sound Swindler, but maybe there's more to solving a case than the fame. LeVar sends them a rhythmically crunchy mystery sound, and asks them to stay focused on the missing sounds. Featuring: Samin Nosrat Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/were-gonna-be-famous To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://...

Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Know-How vs. Know-Now

The Sound Swindler is still at large, and LeVar is anxious for help! Audie is a-buzz about the mystery sound, but Hunch insists that she needs some detective training first. Hunch knows just the thing: Detective Solvall's Handbook for Young Detectives ! Featuring: Samantha Foxx Winship Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/know-how-vs-know-now To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespod...

Nov 08, 2023•32 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

A Brand New Case

A mysterious phone call from famed inventor LeVar Burton ropes Detective Hunch into a new case: missing sounds! Hunch prefers to work alone, but when Audie the Ear turns up on his doorstep, he reluctantly teams up to solve their first bubbling sound mystery. Featuring: Beth Taylor Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/a-brand-new-case To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com ...

Nov 01, 2023•37 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Breaking News: Season 1 Launches Next Week, 11/1!

A new sneak peek at Sound Detectives, coming November 1st! Sounds have mysteriously gone missing, and everyone is in a panic! Sound Detectives is a fun-filled comedy adventure for the whole family about the magic and mystery of sound. The world famous Detective Hunch teams up with a rookie named Audie – a three foot five inch, walking, talking human ear – to crack the case. They'll need to work together to identify the sounds and nab the nefarious Sound Swindler, all with a little help from LeVa...

Oct 25, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Coming Soon…Sound Detectives

LeVar Burton presents a serialized kids and family podcast about the mysterious case of missing sounds. Detective Hunch and his new sidekick, Audie the Ear, are on the case to get the world back its soundtrack. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper to return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent . . . all with some help from LeVar Burton himself! To learn more about Sound Detectives as well as find coloring pages, sound terms, and more, please visit https://www.sounddetec...

Sep 11, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast