Sound Detectives

Stitcher Studios / LeVar Burton Entertainment
Sound Detectives

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

  1. The Grand Opening

    03/01/2024

    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

    36 min
  2. The Final Sound... Or Is it?

    27/12/2023

    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

    31 min
  3. The Confrontation

    20/12/2023

    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

    35 min

  4. 13/12/2023

    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

    37 min
  5. The Stake Out

    06/12/2023

    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

    36 min
  6. Hunch Has a Hunch

    29/11/2023

    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

    32 min
  7. Audie’s Time to Shine

    22/11/2023

    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

    34 min
  8. We're Gonna Be Famous

    15/11/2023

    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

    35 min
  9. Know-How vs. Know-Now

    08/11/2023

    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

    32 min
  10. A Brand New Case

    01/11/2023

    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

    37 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    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 LeVar Burton!   Let's listen as Hunch and Audie first try this whole partnership thing on for size…

    5 min

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    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!

    2 min

    Trailers

    About

    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!

    Information

    • Creator
      Stitcher Studios / LeVar Burton Entertainment
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2024
    • Episodes
      12
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Stitcher Studios / LeVar Burton Entertainment
    • Show Website
      Sound Detectives

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