Jonathan Joy

Professor Theo's Mystery Lab

Kids EN ↓ 220 episodes

The town of Splendid, West Virginia has a higher than average number of kid superheroes, giant bugs, time travelling teens, and much more bizarre activity. Professor Theo's Mystery Lab on the campus of Splendid University is somehow at the heart of it all. Though he doesn't like to divulge all his secrets, the Professor does enjoy sharing his hometown bedtime stories, sure to delight the young, imaginative one in your life. Written by Jonathan Joy, based on his newspaper column of stories for kids, this is a 10-15 minute podcast, updated weekly, rich in fun, playful tales.

Author

Jonathan Joy

Category

Kids

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Latest episode

Oct 26, 2025

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Episodes

70. On Haiku Poems and American History 17.02.2020

Professor Theo has lined up some short lessons on poetry and American Presidents in this episode.  Those time travelling teens return.  

69. Thank You For Being a Friend 09.02.2020

Two tales of friendship and love are at the heart of this Valentine's Day episode.

68. Professor Theo and the No Good, Horrible, Really Weird Groundhog Day 02.02.2020

Giant groundhogs compel Theo to record a special Groundhog Day episode on the spot.

67. The Big Game 31.01.2020

Splendid, West Virginia is host to The Big Game for the first, and likely final, time. Zombies, aliens, panicked crowds, Kid Superheroes and Kid Astronauts abound!

66. Snow Much Fun, Part 2 - To Everest 25.01.2020

The Kid Superheroes fly to Mt. Everest in search of The Blizz and to take away the source of his evil power. Kid Superhero Buck Travers narrates this episode, which picks up where Episode #65: Snow Much Fun left off.

65. Snow Much Fun? 11.01.2020

Children of Splendid rejoice when snow closes school one Tuesday in January. Their celebration is cut short, though, when The Blizz comes to town. The Kid Superheroes return in this icy, action-packed adventure.

64. Hit Reset. Play Again. 05.01.2020

Computer Whiz Kids Tanner and Max return to the gaming world to catch Mr. X. This time they have a little help from Tanner’s sister, Kid Superhero Tracy Thompson.

63. Professor Theo’s 2nd Annual New Year Special 29.12.2019

Theo introduces the listener to his wife’s Pretties Emporium in downtown Splendid, shares a tale of the villainous Time Bandit, and brings together many of the town’s favorite animal characters in this supersized episode. Happy New Year!

62. A Splendid Christmas 20.12.2019

Not a creature was stirring…except for the villainous Mr. January. The Saint Nick Squad returns to face their biggest challenge yet, and the future of Christmas hangs in the balance.

61. A Splendid Holiday 08.12.2019

Professor Theo shares a Saint Nick Squad poem, and a tale of giving at this most wonderful time of year.

60. Call Me Mr. Sssss 01.12.2019

The new 4th grade reading and writing substitute teacher at Splendid Elementary, Mr. S, has a menacing command over his classroom. When the regular teacher, Mr. Young, doesn’t return after several days, Kid Superheroes Buck Travers, Mandy Magic, and Robert Robertson decide to investigate. What they find will shock you.

59. Turkey Trot 3 23.11.2019

The Turk and Pork Chop series of Thanksgiving misadventures continues with a surprise, all new, fourth edition in their series – Turk and Pork Chop 4-Ever!

58. Turkey Trot 2 16.11.2019

The further adventures of Turk and Pork Chop. While Episode 9 featured the first two tales in the Turk and Pork Chop trilogy, this year’s update includes the third and final story in their series. Professor Theo shares his list of thankful things, as well, just in time for Thanksgiving.

57. Be What You Are 10.11.2019

Professor Theo introduces listeners to the Giggliputz, a yellow blob with an important lesson about self-confidence and appreciating the things that make us different from one another.

56. Breaking News! Another Splendid Election 03.11.2019

After a successful year as second grade class President, Janet Jones had no desire to run for another term in third grade. That all changed when a scandal broke out regarding third grade President David Payne. Stay tuned to Professor Theo for all the breaking news surrounding Splendid Elementary politics. This week's episode also features an update on the ever changing Theory X series.  

55. The 13 Days of Halloween 26.10.2019

Professor Theo shares his 13 Days of Halloween gifts in this special bonus episode.

54. Another Splendid Halloween 19.10.2019

Professor Theo shares Halloween editions of the Kid Detectives and Those Time Travelling Teens. The former group build a Monster Catch to help solve a case, while the latter foursome travels back in time to grab special items to enhance their Halloween costumes.

53. Dreamscape 12.10.2019

The lines between the dream world and reality are blurred when things from your sleeping hours follow you into the waking ones.

52. Trick or Trick 05.10.2019

Halloween is near, which means the Splendid Candy Shop is hopping with business. This fall season is different, though, for this year the store’s candy treats decide to rebel. Also, Professor Theo shares a bit of Mr. X’s background.

51. Return from Pangea 28.09.2019

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic on this week’s episode to finish Theo’s Pangea tale from Episode #50.

50. The Crossover Episodes, Part 3: The Seven Stones of Pangea 22.09.2019

Children of Splendid unite for adventure in this, the one year anniversary episode of the Mystery Lab.

49. A Path Less Traveled 07.09.2019

Donnie and Teresa explore the woods nearby Splendid University only to discover a mysterious substance that may spell doom for our Kid Explorers.

48. The Crossover Episodes, Part 2: It Came From The Splendid Swamplands 31.08.2019

Something dangerous lurks in the wetland between Splendid Elementary and the old, abandoned uranium enrichment plant.  Many Mystery Lab favorites band together in a crossover episode full of twists and turns.  

47. For All You Cucumber and Pizza Lovers Out There 24.08.2019

Young veggie lover, Luke, needs help from his friends to eat his way out of a cucumber house. And Kid Detectives Ben and Red are stumped when their fearless leader Jen goes missing.

46. The Crossover Episodes, Part 1: Dinos in Splendid! 17.08.2019

Professor Theo shares a tale of friendship and a kid superheroes/time travelling teens mashup. Dinosaurs are on the loose in modern day Splendid! 

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