Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast

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...

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 m...

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 sum...

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...

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, kn...

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...

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...

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 Kabo...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 Fre...

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...

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. T...

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 ge...

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 Mit...

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 Jo...

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 Pay...

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...

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,...

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 an...

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...

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 w...

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 so...

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,...