Podcast
Sound Detectives
Hosted by Stitcher Studios / LeVar Burton Entertainment · EN
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!
10episodes
Episodes
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The Grand Opening
Jan 3, 202400:36:16Tap to summarizeThe 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/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Final Sound... Or Is it?
Dec 27, 202300:31:08Tap to summarizeOnly 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.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Confrontation
Dec 20, 202300:35:13Tap to summarizeHunch 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 Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On the Same Wavelength
Dec 13, 202300:37:24Tap to summarizeHunch 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.sounddetectivespodcast.com Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Stake Out
Dec 6, 202300:36:18Tap to summarizeOn 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 https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Hunch Has a Hunch
Nov 29, 202300:31:34Tap to summarizeAfter 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 merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Audie’s Time to Shine
Nov 22, 202300:34:07Tap to summarizeHunch 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 https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We're Gonna Be Famous
Nov 15, 202300:35:22Tap to summarizeDetective 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://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Know-How vs. Know-Now
Nov 8, 202300:32:09Tap to summarizeThe 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.sounddetectivespodcast.com Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A Brand New Case
Nov 1, 202300:37:05Tap to summarizeA 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 Want some merch? Find t-shirts, notebooks, and more at https://www.podswag.com/collections/sound-detectives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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