Podcast
Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast
Hosted by BYUradio · EN
Winner of 5 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.
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Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast comes from the producers of The Apple Seed, another podcast full of stories for families.
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Fairy Godnephew (A Magical Adventure)
Mar 2000:22:58Tap to summarizeA fairy godmother calls out sick, but things go awry when her teenager nephew tries to cover for her. | Fairy Godnephew (A Magical Adventure) was written by Kay Hendrickson and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Jake Jamieson as Wes, Soren Ray as Levi, Lisa Valentine Clark as Elowen, and Liz Christensen as Ms Davis. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Dan Carlisle, with engineering by Gracie Davis and James Call; dialogue editing by Luke Gunnerson; sound design by Jim Cassler, Charles Clarke, Hannah Evans, Aaron Findlay, Luke Gunnerson, and Dallin Nielsen; music editing by Hannah Evans, Aaron Findlay, and Luke Gunnerson; and mixing by Jim Cassler, Hannah Evans, and Luke Gunnerson. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and Ikaika Kamimoto is our marketing manager. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio.
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Ainsley and the Selkie Skin (A Celtic Folklore Adventure)
Mar 600:22:36Tap to summarizeAinsley and her family travel to Scotland to unravel a mystery: why was she abandoned on a seal-filled beach as a baby? | Ainsley and the Selkie Skin (A Celtic Folklore Adventure) was written by Keri Griggs and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Aliyah Hall as Ainsley, Revelle Skousen as Sophie, Alexandra Mackenzie Johns as Mara, Nathan Bowser as Rory, Liz Christensen as Kenna, and Peter Johns and JP Wright as Additional Selkie Voices. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by DJ Cromarty, James Call, and Gracie Davis; dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty and Taehyeon Kim; sound design by Taehyeon Kim; music editing by Hayden Thompson; and mixing by Taehyeon Kim and Hayden Thompson. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Keri Griggs, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and Ikaika Kamimoto is our marketing manager. | For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio.
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Zombie Tag (An Apocalyptic Adventure)
Feb 2000:21:43Tap to summarizeThe last day of summer camp gets out of control during a camp-wide game of Zombie Tag. Emphasis on the “Zombie.” | Zombie Tag was written by Kay Hendrickson based on a story by Natalya Gamett, Kay Hendrickson, and Brian Tanner, and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Lily Parkinson as Ashtyn, Daxton Osmond as Brandon, Nathan Holley as Dad, Audrey Curtis as Lorelai, Miles Tanner as DJ, Natalya Gamett as Head Counselor, and Joshua Foutz as Josh. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Kiplin Merrill, Luke Gunnerson, DJ Cromarty, and Hayden Thompson, and dialogue editing, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Gracie Davis. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and our marketing manager is Ikaika Kamimoto. | For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio.
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The Basement of Doom (A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure)
Feb 600:24:06Tap to summarizeA spell accidentally brings a D&D campaign to life, forcing two feuding brothers to work together to defeat a legendary foe. | The Basement of Doom was written by Garrett Gunnell and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Noah Hurley as Troy, Liam Kaufman as Ethan, Kadyn Ballard as Syd, Abe Charles as Nicho, Garrett Gunnell as Acererak, and additional voices by Paige Jensen-Rutter. | The sound team was led by Dan Carlisle and Trent Reimschussel, with engineering by Gracie Davis, dialogue editing by Luke Gunnerson, Dallin Nielson, and Charles Clarke; sound design by Charles Clarke, Dallin Nielson and Cameron Rhodes; music editing by Luke Gunnerson; and mixing by Hannah Evans and Aaron Findlay. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Garrett Gunnell, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and our marketing manager is Ikaika Kamimoto. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio.
Transcribe →TRAILER: Kaboom Season 5 Coming Feb 6!
Jan 3000:01:00Tap to summarizeKaboom is back with a whole new batch of adventures told in a single episode! We'll take you to all kinds of new places—a cruise ship under attack, a Scottish beach filled with legendary creatures, even inside a D&D campaign! | The new season premieres February 6, and new episodes will drop every other Friday through May. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode.
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“Valkyrie” (Season 2 Finale) | Olympus Dale, Ep 20
Nov 2100:23:26Tap to summarizeThe second season of Olympus Dale ends as the 1952s and the Smith Family band together on a desperate mission. Worlds begin to collide, mysteries are revealed, and even more questions are asked. | Take a quick survey to share your thoughts about the show! It will help us know what you want us to make in the future: byuradio.org/kaboomsurvey | Olympus Dale was created, 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 Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Luke Brown as Adam Wolf, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Trenton James as Private Hicks, and Kaylin Jones as Olympia. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Ashtyn Parkinson, sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson, DJ Cromarty, and Dallin Nielsen, music editing by Gracie Davis, Kiplin Merrill, and mixing by Dallin Nielsen. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio.
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“The Battle Hymn of Olympus Dale” | Olympus Dale, Ep 19
Nov 1400:19:17Tap to summarizeNew secrets come to light as Major Wolf and his troops face off against the citizens of Olympus Dale. Niels and the 1952s prepare themselves for an upcoming fight. | Olympus Dale was created, 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 "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, and Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with music editing by Kiplin Merrill and Gracie Davis, dialogue editing by DJ Cromarty, sound design by DJ Cromarty, Ashtyn Parkinson, and Charles Clarke, with mixing by Charles Clarke. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio.
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“Unforgetting” | Olympus Dale, Ep 18
Nov 700:17:23Tap to summarizeThe citizens of Olympus Dale are fed up with the lack of answers. Niels comes to his mom’s aid. | Olympus Dale was created, 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, Ali Durham as Martha Smith, Crystal Buras as Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Sila Agavale as Major John Howling Wolf, Isaac Akers as Corporal Clayton Coldpepper, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez, Ana Yslas as Dr. Ana Gomez, Mitch Hall as Deputy Mayor Dorian Rees, Emily Tucker Latham as Trooper Alice Bones and Joe Rising as Trooper David Bones. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Hannah Evans, sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson and Hannah Evans, music editing by Gracie Davis, and mixing by Jim Cassler and Hannah Evans. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio.
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“Bowling Ball of Doom” | Olympus Dale, Ep 17
Oct 3100:13:46Tap to summarizeNiels and Skinny must put their differences aside to help a friend. Martha, Bonzy, and Reina confront a mysterious enemy. | Olympus Dale was created, 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 Bonnet "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, Joel Bishop as Pastor Dan Anders, and Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with sound design by Ashtyn Parkinson, dialogue editing, music editing, and mixing by Gracie Davis. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio.
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“All The Secrets They Knew” | Olympus Dale, Ep 16
Oct 2400:17:35Tap to summarizeEncroaching chaos forces the Smiths to flee from their home. Bet has an extreme plan to help his nephew Chess. | Olympus Dale was created, 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 "Bonzy" Smith, Aria Love Jackson as Doctor Credence Brown, Chris Miller as Bet Lee, Ali Durham as Annie Lee, Kaylin Jones as Olympia, and Luiz Laffey as Dr. Hector Gomez. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, Cayson Renshaw, and Dan Carlisle, with dialogue editing by Jacob Mumford, sound design, music editing, and mixing by Luke Gunnerson. The Olympus Dale theme is by Daniel Davis. | Olympus Dale is produced by Brian Tanner, Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Heather Bigley, with production coordination by Trent Hortin, Evie Hendrix, and Hannah Harlan. | For more exciting audio adventures for the whole family, subscribe to Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Olympus Dale comes from the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast team, and is a production of BYUradio.
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