Podcasts by Professor Theos Mystery Lab

An Elf Named Blitz Jinglepot from 2023-12-09T18:10:36

When Santa is mistakenly blasted into an alternate universe, the Saint Nick Squad is called in for a rescue mission.

Blitz Jinglepot and the Mad Multiverse (Part 1 of 2) is included.

Turkey Bowl: A Splendid Thanksgiving Special from 2023-11-12T00:59:03

Poultry pals Turk and Pork Chop return in their 8th Thanksgiving special for kids.

The Wild Werewolves of Washington Avenue from 2023-10-22T20:18:22

A werewolf tale for your Halloween delight.

13 Days of Halloween from 2023-10-09T16:47:19

Professor Theo's ode to Halloween.

200. Cryptid Clash from 2023-09-27T20:47:07

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic for our 200th episode.

Quantum leaping whiz kids Tanner and Max return.

Mothman returns.

Bigfoot and The Flatwoods Monster mak...

Library Quest 1 from 2023-09-25T21:01:36

A tribute to the library and its many valuable community services.

500 Halloween Costume Ideas from 2023-09-23T16:09:47

Get in the Halloween spirit with Professor Theo's annual costume recommendations.

Back to School Special 2023 from 2023-08-23T01:39:32

Professor Theo's annual Back to School special is here!

Barry, the Orange Dinosaur from 2023-08-09T00:00

Professor Theo encourages listeners to follow their heart, using his friend Barry - a seven foot tall singing, dancing, and playing dinosaur - as an example.

On Boards and Butterflies from 2023-08-05T18:35:07

Breaking news from the Splendid School Board and A Poem About a Butterfly.  Also, Professor Theo has homework for young listeners. 

GlitterBeard's Treasure Hunt from 2023-07-06T03:11:33

If you like ghost pirates, treasure hunts, and Eastern Kentucky, this is the episode for you.

After The Fall: Week 2 Journal Entries from 2023-07-01T18:29:36

The conclusion to Professor Theo's apocalyptic After The Fall series.

Cletus Cavalier Finale from 2023-06-30T22:23:22

A summary and conclusion to space ranger Cletus Cavalier's latest galactic adventure.

Pride Poem 2023 from 2023-06-30T15:18:51

Professor Theo shares a poem and message of Pride, for Pride Month 2023.

After The Fall: Week One Journal Entries from 2023-05-04T01:28:56

Is this an apocalyptic tale of Splendid's future, or a glimpse into an alternative reality? Professor Theo sums up last year's After the Fall serial to both review and to set up its soon...

Librarian Superheroes from 2023-05-03T00:54:45

Professor Theo shares his National Library Week ode to the important work of librarians.

Super Mouse from 2023-05-03T00:32:53

Professor Theo shares secrets of his own superhero youth.  

186. Saint Nick Squad 2022 from 2022-12-17T16:32:55

Jingle and Snowflake return for their annual holiday adventure.  

185. The Holidays Are... from 2022-12-15T17:21:11

Professor Theo sends Happy Holiday wishes by way of a poem titled "The Holidays Are..."

Turk and Pork Chop Join the Circus from 2022-11-18T00:09:21

America's favorite turkey and pig, Turk and Pork Chop, hide out from Thanksgiving horrors by joining the circus. 

Turkey Trot 2022 Too from 2022-11-04T12:14:07

A new Thankful Things writing prompt is included, and Professor Theo presents a remastered version of a Turk and Pork Chop classic. 

Turkey Trot 2022 from 2022-11-04T02:11:54

Professor Theo revisits the Turk and Pork Chop origin story from four years ago.   

181. Down With Doppelgangers from 2022-10-30T15:14:43

A spooky story about a mysterious island and doppelgangers, with a possible tie to Professor Theo's recent After The Fall series. 

The 13 Days of Halloween from 2022-10-23T22:55:56

Professor Theo shares two poems perfect for the autumn and Halloween season. 

179. Monsters Over (and Under) The Bed from 2022-10-16T16:51:44

Professor Theo shares October thoughts and a story about monsters.  

250+ Halloween Costume Ideas from 2022-10-01T17:11:17

Need a costume idea? Professor Theo has over 250 of them.

177. Friday Night Frights from 2022-09-11T00:00:13

 Professor Theo's sports report goes terribly, or at least oddly, wrong...but maybe that's what he had planned all along.

176. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work from 2022-09-04T14:31:06

Cletus Cavalier and friends travel to NEHI and SWOLE to complete recruitment for the Unlikely Alliance. 

175. Martians Attack! On Halloween! from 2022-08-27T15:04:04

It's already Halloween at Disney and the Dollar Tree, so why not Splendid, WV?  Included is the new "Martians Attack! On Halloween!" story.  

174. Wizards and Twists from 2022-08-20T20:40:13

Professor Theo shares The Wizard's Test sequel, titled The Wizard's Best, and a big twist in the After the Fall series. 

173. Love Your Library from 2022-08-14T21:10:16

A day at the library turns chaotic when a magic spell gone wrong forces literary characters out of their books and into the real world. It's Professor Theo's 2022 Back To School Special.  Listen

172. Actors and Automatons from 2022-08-05T22:27:35

Enjoy a night out at the theatre with our talented thespians. Also, Professor Theo shares the fourth chapter of After the Fall. 

171. Is My Dad A Super-villain? from 2022-07-30T22:31:18

A boy in nearby Super Duper Town shares suspicions about his father's potentially shadowy double life.

170. Winter Trek in Summer from 2022-07-24T02:01:45

Professor Theo shares a cool winter tale in the middle of a sweltering summer. Also included:  hot dog poetry.    

169. Space Dudettes and Zombie Distractions from 2022-07-03T17:59:27

Hear the fourth part of Cletus Cavalier's Unlikely Alliance of Really Bad Space Dudes AND chapter three of the After The Fall series on this week's episode. 

168. The Mummy from 2022-06-24T22:43:03

Two new tales this week:  a mummy inspired campfire story and the second part of our new After the Fall series.  

167. PRIDE poem from 2022-06-24T22:39:29

Professor Theo shares an Open To All Pride month poem, message. 

166. The Wizard's Test from 2022-06-06T00:56:44

Two new tales this week: one poetry (The Wizard's Test) and one prose (After the Fall, Part 1).

165. Cletus Cavalier - Space Ranger from 2022-06-02T18:44:29

Professor Theo foreshadows a school where he would train Splendid's best to combat upcoming calamity.  He also shares the third tale in Cletus Cavalier's Unlikely Alliance of Really Bad Spa...

164. Beware the Dragons from 2022-05-04T13:05:13

The tale of Janine, her dragon friends, and Dude, the dragon hunter. 

163. Cletus Cavalier Returns Again from 2022-04-29T18:44:18

Space ranger Cletus Cavalier is back.  Professor Theo shares the second chapter of the Cletus Cavalier's Alliance of Really Bad Space Dudes series.  --- Support this podcast: Listen

162. The Shakespearean Episode from 2022-04-21T22:04:37

That Talented Travelling Theatrical Troupe returns, this time with three plays by William Shakespeare in rep.   --- Support this podcast: Listen

161. Secret Agent Kids Society from 2022-04-15T14:00:19

Professor Theo uncovers and shares a top secret case involving kid spies.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/professort...

160. World Theatre Day Special from 2022-03-20T22:05:12

Professor Theo celebrates World Theatre Day 2022 with the return of That Talented Travelling Theatrical Troupe. 

159. Pot of Gold from 2022-03-17T16:15

Gold, a leprechaun, and downtown adventures abound.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/professortheo/support

158. Super Dork! from 2022-03-12T16:43:07

When Barnum goes missing, it's Super Dork to the rescue...kind of.

157. Breaking News! Kids Take Over School Board from 2022-03-07T13:42:30

Elementary activist Janet Jones returns to lead a school board revolt.  Also, Professor Theo shares the first chapter of a new Cletus Cavalier intergalactic adventure.  

156. All the World's a Stage from 2022-02-13T20:27:04

Two short, poetic tales this week.  One follows the adventures of a travelling troupe of theatre artists.  The other is about a night out at the wrestling matches.

155. The Skylark and the Water Rat from 2022-02-05T01:47:42

Professor Theo's spin on an Edward E. Hale fable from 1873.

154. Poetry Finds A Way from 2022-02-03T00:02:46

When poetry is banned, Professor Theo protests by sharing a fresh new resistance rhyme.  

153. The Wish Box 3 from 2022-01-22T15:11:50

Things get wild and weird in the third and final tale in Manny's Wish Box trilogy.  

152. Jack's Back from 2022-01-17T16:15:12

To avoid being put into storage with holiday decorations, some Christmas village characters plot a daring escape.  

151. The Wish Box 2 from 2022-01-13T03:57:18

Fallout from the science fair hits school, and an investigation is underway. 

150. The Wish Box from 2021-12-28T02:00:30

Manny wants nothing more than to win the annual school science fair.  Will his invention, a box that he insists will grant wishes, make the grade?

Part 1 of 3.

149. The Saint Nick Squad 7 from 2021-12-18T22:00:46

When the North Pole is under attack, Santa takes cover in a familiar place - a bunker in Splendid, West Virginia.  

148. A Splendid Holiday Special - 2021 from 2021-12-13T00:00:02

Professor Theo shares holiday thoughts by way of a new poem and some recommended reading.

147. Space Run and Done from 2021-12-05T14:23:32

The conclusion to the epic seven-part series titled Cletus Cavalier's Space Run.  

146. A Turk and Pork Chop Campfire Story from 2021-11-20T01:41:40

Turk and Pork Chop spend the night in a haunted house, on the hunt for a magical amulet needed to save a dear friend.

Jon Joy's Covid Vaccine PSA from 2021-11-15T00:11:40

Professor Theo's Mystery Lab creator Jonathan Joy shares his thoughts on the Covid vaccine.  

144. Buck's Interdimensional Story from 2021-11-10T21:51:02

Beware the Middle School Mimics! Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic to explain what happened inside that dust cloud that surrounded McFly Middle School a couple months ago.

143. Uncharted Territory from 2021-11-07T20:24:49

Tara begins one dangerous trek, while Cletus Cavalier nearly wraps up another.

Stories include “The Hunt For Red” and “Cletus Cavalier’s Space Run: Part 6 (of 7).”

142. Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts Part 3 (of 3) from 2021-10-27T22:51:34

Have a splendid Halloween with the third and final tale in the Professor Theo's Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts trilogy. 

141. Barnum's 13 Days of Halloween from 2021-10-23T00:29:49

A tribute to October fun and National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Three new poetry forms are explored, as well.

140. Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts Part 2 (of 3) from 2021-10-15T18:47:16

The Pep Up Monster returns, but will its appetite for destruction be big enough to consume The Trick’s candy army?

139. Cletus Cavalier RETURNS from 2021-10-09T03:34:36

Professor Theo shares the fifth chapter of the seven part Cletus Cavalier's Space Run series.

A Cryptid Campfire Story lesson plan is included, as well.  

138. Mutant Creatures From The Swamp from 2021-10-02T23:32:11

When a strange smell envelops the town and Splendid Swamp Rangers fear the worst, Professor Theo is called in to investigate a stunning disturbance.

137. Three Cheers For Three Years! from 2021-09-26T23:02:52

Professor Theo celebrates the show’s three year anniversary with thanks and the story of Halloween Hal.

136. Adventures in Space from 2021-09-17T21:26:19

A major update on the dust cloud situation at McFly Middle and Theo shares part four of the seven chapter Cletus Cavalier’s Space Run story.

135. Mostly Harmless Halloween Haunts Part 1 (of 3) from 2021-09-12T12:49:49

Professor Theo brings many of Splendid's best together in the first part of an epic autumn trilogy.  (Parts 2 and 3 coming in October.)

134. On Dust Clouds, Scowl, and The Toy Collector from 2021-09-06T17:31:27

Professor Theo shares an update on the dust cloud surrounding McFly Middle, as well as the next part of Cletus Cavalier's Space Run, and "a terrifying tale," according to Buck Travers, about The...

133. 100+ Halloween Costume Ideas! from 2021-09-02T17:35:03

You need Halloween costume ideas?

More Cletus Cavalier?

An update on the dust cloud that has engulfed McFly Middle School?  

Professor Theo has you covered on all three...

132. Introducing Cletus Cavalier from 2021-08-28T17:05:06

Professor Theo kicks off a new series about space ranger delivery man named Cletus Cavalier.

131. Friday the 13th/Back to School Special from 2021-08-13T21:12:43

Professor Theo shares a semi-spooky campfire tale, Back to School poetry, and advice for the upcoming academic year.

130. Into the TV from 2021-08-07T01:35:38

Professor Theo’s experiments sometimes go awry, as was the case when he first tried to leap in to the gaming world like computer whiz kids Tanner and Max.

129. Summer Poetry Slam from 2021-07-30T17:42:18

This episode is devoted to the joys of summer, including beach trips, summer reading lists, podcast fun, and more.  

128. Worst. Math Test. Ever. from 2021-07-25T19:43:22

Math is the cause and solution to all of the Kid Superheroes' problems in this, the follow up to last week's Brandi Bermuda tale. 

127. Brandi Bermuda Befuddles Splendid Elementary from 2021-07-14T22:08:53

When students from Ms. Bermuda's advanced math class keep disappearing, the Kid Superheroes of Splendid Elementary get involved.  Unfortunately, Buck Travers, Tracy Thompson, Nick Newton, a...

126. Professor Theo's Recap from 2021-06-19T19:28:29

Professor Theo attempts to recap nearly three years of podcasting adventures into one ten minute episode.  

125. Ghost House 3 from 2021-06-18T23:09:38

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic to complete his action-packed Ghost House trilogy.  

124.5 Professor Theo On Stage from 2021-06-06T16:52:54

Fans of Those Time Travelling Teens take note.  This special bonus episode features a two minute Those Time Travelling Teens stage play, written by Jonathan Joy and read by Rissie Joy and L...

124. Dionte Daydreams from 2021-05-29T23:30:59

Professor Theo looks ahead to summer fun while Dionte daydreams. 

123. Ghost House 2 from 2021-05-21T22:30:55

A follow up to Episode 111 and another Kid Superheroes Mystery Lab entry.  Buck Travers takes over the mic once again, in an episode written by Levi Joy. 

122. Bernie the Bunny: Out of Bounds from 2021-05-15T14:28:22

Professor Theo tells the tale of an adventurous, bouncing bunny named Bernie.

121. Quest For The Perfect Donut from 2021-05-08T15:25:29

A follow up to last summer’s episode #89 (Swords and Donuts and Masks, Oh My) and episode #90 (Of Swords and Donuts…and Cows), it’s the third tale in a series about a boy, his ...

120. An Animal Alphabet Adventure and an Acrostic Attempt from 2021-04-26T00:52:59

A cool crocodile takes listeners on an animal themed trip through the alphabet, and Professor Theo shares an Earth Day acrostic poem.

119. Kid Superheroes in “A Not-So-Super Soup-fest” from 2021-04-17T19:18:46

Splendid Elementary’s Kid Superheroes return to battle villains born of soup - The Great Chili Monster, Sinister Spud, the Broccoli Cheeze Whiz-ard, and the Spicy Tortilla Tormentor – in this al...

118. A Not So Eggcellent Egg Hunt from 2021-04-01T18:22:05

Wyatt the Easter Wolf returns to save Splendid from a mob of goodie grabbers that has run completely amok.

117. Ready to Rumble from 2021-03-28T15:56:39

Professor Theo waxes poetic about wrestling, toys, and the days of his youth in this special tribute to World Poetry Day and National Poetry Month. 

116. Walt Waggoner and The Dung Beetle from 2021-03-14T16:00:13

Wannabe superhero Walt Waggoner places a classified ad in search of a nemesis. The Dung Beetle responds.

115. A Yeti Made Pizza and A Video Game Lock In from 2021-03-06T18:12:38

Professor Theo welcomes a new pizza loving sponsor to the show and tells the tale of a boy trapped in a video game.

114. The Super Kitty Six from 2021-02-27T01:17:47

Professor Theo shares thoughts on a hopeful spring day and a tale of the superhero cats that protect his neighborhood streets. 

113. Buck vs. The Great Chili Monster: 2021 Edition from 2021-02-20T00:02:10

This is where it all started.  

Jon Joy reimagines the 2016 tale that kicked off his family's Read Me A Bedtime Story column in the Greater Ashland Beacon newspaper five years ago an...

112. The Magical Golden Library Card from 2021-02-14T01:11:46

Professor Theo sends a shout out to sponsors, shares thoughts on Presidents Day, and debuts a new short story.  

111. Ghost House from 2021-01-31T21:41:15

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the microphone to tell a story of computer whiz kids Tanner and Max, who are trapped in a Ghost House video game.

110. Wise Wendy and Wild Wild Wes from 2021-01-24T01:50:12

Theo shares an alliterative tale and gives listeners a sneak peek at stories to come in the near future.  

109. A Transformative Tale and Some Pokémon Poetry from 2021-01-16T00:37:04

Mel the Metamorph travels to Earth to observe its inhabitants and Professor Theo shares poems inspired by Pokémon.  

108. Kid Space Force's New Year Special from 2020-12-30T20:08:31

Kid Space Force Chris shares a galactic adventure update while Theo reflects on the year that was and considers what lies ahead in 2021.

107. Kid Superheroes Vs. The Christmas Tree Army from 2020-12-23T14:25:41

Kid Superhero Buck Travers takes over the mic for this very special, action-packed episode. 

106. To Catch an Elf, Part 2 (of 2) from 2020-12-21T15:04:49

Questions are answered in this, the shocking conclusion to yesterday's North Pole thriller.  

105. To Catch an Elf, Part 1 (of 2) from 2020-12-20T15:36:29

The Saint Nick Squad investigates a break in at the North Pole that may just be an inside job.  

104. Professor Theo's 3rd Annual Holiday Special from 2020-12-13T22:17:57

Splendid's excess holiday spirit catches Santa off guard, and the jolly dude crash lands into the Mystery Lab.  

103. Ye Olde Toy Shop from 2020-12-06T17:17:29

A teddy bear defends his toy store home, fending off two dastardly burglars.

102. The Tackett Twins in The Don't Go There Forest from 2020-11-27T16:01:43

Superhero twins Don and Joey Tackett face dark haunts in the forbidden Don't Go There Forest.  

101. Turkey Trot 2020 - Thanksgiving in the Gaming World from 2020-11-15T23:03:34

Turk and Pork Chop return for their fifth Thanksgiving adventure, and they run in to some computer whiz kids and kid superheroes along the way.  

Professor Theo at 100 from 2020-11-02T22:10:54

It's our one hundredth episode!  Also the third annual Election Day special, the battle to be the next mayor of Splendid, West Virginia has reached a fever pitch.   

99. A Zombie and an Etheree from 2020-10-25T00:57:15

A zombie with a strange obsession follows Sylvester Adams from his dream to the real world and Professor Theo shares an autumnal Etheree poem.

98. An Even More Spectacular Splendid Spooktacular Halloween Special from 2020-10-18T18:28:25

Professor Theo returns for a third round of Halloween fun.  Includes a continuation of the tale of Kid Superhero Buck Travers and the Splendid Sea Creature, as well as a trip to the Pumpkin...

97. A Splendid Spooktacular Halloween Special from 2020-10-11T15:01:32

Kid Detectives and Kid Superheroes return in this Halloween special.  

96. Who Let the Monsters Out? from 2020-10-04T13:47:14

The first of three new Halloween episodes features a short play reading “Journey to the Center of a Video Game” and a short story “Who Let the Monsters Out?” perfectly suited to October fun.

95. X-Fest from 2020-09-23T00:47:54

The 2 year anniversary episode of this podcast!

Tanner and Max return with some Kid Superheroes in tow, as the missing pieces in the Theory X saga all fall into place.

94. Let's Climb a Tree from 2020-09-12T21:11:20

Professor Theo takes a ride atop one of Splendid University's famous walking trees.  Included is a fun art/writing activity/exercise for young and old.  

93. Moon Pie Lullaby from 2020-09-05T21:27:16

Professor Theo’s cure for insomnia is included in this tasty episode.

92. Out of this World from 2020-08-29T15:54:40

Professor Theo shares his UFO tale and the Kid Space Force returns.  

91. Ordinary Man from 2020-08-10T23:06:33

When Superhero Steve loses his powers he becomes…Ordinary Man! Though his life is turned upside down, Steve learns that anybody can heroic.

90. Of Swords and Donuts...and Cows from 2020-08-04T00:18:38

Levi returns in a sequel to last week's Sword of Awesome Greatness adventure, and Theo shares a short tale for wee ones titled "Do Cows Wear Hats?"

89. Swords and Donuts and Masks, Oh My! from 2020-07-25T16:35:52

Professor Theo shares an adventure tale of a boy named Levi, on the hunt for a magical sword, and a poem about the importance of wearing masks.  

88. Kid Space Force 8 & Canine Independence Day from 2020-07-12T01:17:53

Professor Theo shares an update on the most recent Kid Space Force mission and tells the tale of the time dogs worked together to rid Splendid of  all fireworks.    

87. Breaker from 2020-07-03T22:25:32

The third in a trilogy about the Tween Superheroes at McFly Middle School.  Meet Chris Martinez, a break dancing superhero.  Breakout is back, too.    

86. Three Wishes from 2020-06-26T16:45:36

Jonathan Joy and Levi Joy both take the mic to share a tale/poem about imagination and fun.  

85. Meet The Breakfast Express/Breakout Returns from 2020-06-20T20:22:04

A follow up to Introducing Breakout, this is the second episode in a trilogy about the new Tween Superheroes at McFly Middle School.

84. Introducing Breakout from 2020-06-13T20:54:24

If you've ever dreamed of being three inches tall or of being a character in a well read book or of being a tween superhero at McFly Middle School, this episode is for you.  The first in a ...

83. A Wall Around Bottomsville from 2020-06-06T14:03:35

Professor Theo shares a tale of love, equality, standing up to bullies, and tearing down walls.   

82. Burt The Monster vs. The Fire Cloud from 2020-05-25T14:23:35

Things get heated when a monster named Burt, who is actually a pretty cool dude, comes face to face with a villainous cloud made of fire.

81. The Great Splendid Prison Escape from 2020-05-17T15:58:59

Dozens of the Mystery Lab’s favorite characters converge on this episode, as the heroic friends of Splendid must band together when a load of super-villains break out of Splendid Prison. It’s a ...

80. Back to the 80s from 2020-05-09T15:22:38

Professor Theo travels back to the 1980s with Those Time Travelling Teens to help them rescue a friend in need, stuck in the past.

79. Legend of the Hidden Toby from 2020-05-02T00:02:24

On a late night search through his father’s antique toys, Austin uncovers an ancient sarcophagus and a big mystery.

78. Go Go Green Machine from 2020-04-22T14:00:01

The Earth Power Team returns for adventure and to share a variety of Earth Day activities and inspiration with Mystery Lab listeners.

77. Hoppy Easter! from 2020-04-11T13:45:50

Wyatt the Easter Wolf returns for a second straight year, teaming up with the Easter Bunny in this action-packed episode. Beware the jelly bean pirates.

76. I Can't Grow On from 2020-04-04T23:59:10

Tune in for an update on Lazlo Bluebox and his true love, Lucy, and enjoy a story about a little girl who transforms into a giant. Be careful what you wish for.

75. Play Ball from 2020-03-29T00:15:16

Professor Theo ushers in a new baseball and softball season with tales of some successful student athletes, as they navigate the ups and down (literally and figuratively) of competitive sports.<...

74. Return to Super Duper Town from 2020-03-22T15:07:45

Tiny Mike, Big Sheila, and El Truco have Super Duper Dude and Super Duper Dudette in a tight spot. Who will prevail? Good battles evil and the future of Super Duper Town is at stake in this exci...

73. Welcome to Super Duper Town from 2020-03-15T13:40:35

Professor Theo takes a road trip to nearby Super Duper Town, home of Super Duper Dude, Super Duper Dudette, and Tiny Mike’s Villains ‘R Us superstore. Part 1 of a 2 parter.

72. Pot of Gold from 2020-03-08T16:16:08

Kid Explorers Donnie and Teresa return, on the hunt for gold at the end of a rainbow.

71. Spring Special from 2020-03-01T05:00:56

Professor Theo welcomes Spring with two alliterative tales, of Skedaddling Steve and Little LeBron. Lovers of the outdoors and art will take particular interest in this week’s stories.

70. On Haiku Poems and American History from 2020-02-17T15:24:51

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 from 2020-02-09T20:25:36

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 from 2020-02-02T14:25:50

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

67. The Big Game from 2020-01-31T13:00:01

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 from 2020-01-25T00:41:07

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: S...

65. Snow Much Fun? from 2020-01-11T23:54:05

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-...

64. Hit Reset. Play Again. from 2020-01-05T00:31:21

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 from 2019-12-29T16:17:46

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 ...

62. A Splendid Christmas from 2019-12-20T00:06:20

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 from 2019-12-08T16:04:56

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 from 2019-12-01T14:43:20

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 sever...

59. Turkey Trot 3 from 2019-11-23T15:10:19

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 from 2019-11-16T15:42:23

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 serie...

57. Be What You Are from 2019-11-10T01:43:09

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 from 2019-11-03T15:28:36

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 Preside...

55. The 13 Days of Halloween from 2019-10-26T14:28:52

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

54. Another Splendid Halloween from 2019-10-19T14:24:38

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 bac...

53. Dreamscape from 2019-10-12T16:02

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 from 2019-10-05T13:08:29

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 Th...

51. Return from Pangea from 2019-09-28T14:39:40

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 from 2019-09-22T01:45:12

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

49. A Path Less Traveled from 2019-09-07T17:42:19

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 from 2019-08-31T01:21:56

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 o...

47. For All You Cucumber and Pizza Lovers Out There from 2019-08-24T01:27:16

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! from 2019-08-17T00:00

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

45. The Back To School Special from 2019-08-10T01:24:42

It’s time to begin a new school year, but first a bedtime story and some words of advice from Professor Theo.  Big news regarding some upcoming crossover episodes is revealed, as well. &nbs...

44. Missions in Outer Space & Far Underground from 2019-08-03T00:16:43

When Chris goes missing in space, it's Natalie and Marsha to the rescue in Professor Theo's 7th Kid Space Force tale.  Also, the 3rd chapter of the Underground Kid Explorers saga has a surp...

43. Of Pez and Pirates and Parrots from 2019-07-19T00:22:58

Professor Theo promotes Pezamania poetry and shares a tale of pirates and parrots. 

42. A Not So Splendid Summer Meltdown from 2019-07-14T02:20:27

A wild and wonderfully weird week sees the Kid Detectives take on a sizzling hot summer case, and all the monkeys break out of the Splendid Zoo. 

41. Freedom Lost and Found from 2019-07-07T01:50:35

The toys of one man’s childhood come back to haunt him in a somewhat spooky campfire story, and Lady Liberty makes a visit to the Mystery Lab. 

The Big 4-0 from 2019-06-29T00:00:19

The 40th episode of The Mystery Lab is here, and it’s also the 7th episode to feature everybody’s favorite techies – Tanner and Max. These quantum leaping computer whiz kids are suddenly trapped...

39. Are You Afraid of The Dark? from 2019-06-16T14:04:28

Professor Theo shares an update on those Underground Kid Explorers. Listeners will also be introduced to Ted, a hatchling sea turtle, who is caught up in an adventurous moonlit tale.  

38. Super Secret Surprise Episode from 2019-06-09T01:23:08

Professor Theo is out of town at a conference and his son, Kid Superhero Buck Travers, has been warned to stay away from dad’s podcasting equipment. So how is there a new episode this week?

37. School's Out For Summer from 2019-06-02T12:35:21

Professor Theo welcomes summer by sharing tales of Darby’s adventures in the library and one exciting bike race. 

36. Barnum, the Detective Dog, and the Case of the Missing Hot Rod from 2019-05-26T13:23:15

Not many towns boast a race car driving cat and a detective dog, but as you’ve learned by now…Splendid isn’t just any ordinary town.  

35. Holding Out For A Hero from 2019-05-19T13:21:23

When a giant Pep Up! soda monster forms, the town of Pepville needs a hero. And Splendid Elementary student, Lexi Barnes, has to answer the question “What is a Hero?” for a class essay.

34. Kid Explorers Here and There, Kid Explorers Everywhere! from 2019-05-12T13:18:05

Meet the Kid Explorers, as they traverse mysterious underground tunnels, and make their way through the forest near Splendid University. Beware The Dark, and a giant on the hunt for a lost magic...

33. A Not So Splendid Science Fair from 2019-05-05T13:43:08

Mr. Brains shows his true colors and Kid Superheroes abound at the annual Splendid Elementary Science Fair. 

32. Every Day Is Earth Day from 2019-04-28T12:58:30

Fourth grade Splendid Elementary teacher Mrs. Lyon leads her Earth Power Team pupils in a variety of Earth Day activities and a battle with The Litterbug. 

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31. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Part 2 from 2019-04-21T00:16:33

Kid Detectives are on the Case of the Endangered Easter, and a three part Kid Space Force series concludes. 

30. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Part 1 from 2019-04-14T14:13:16

When the Easter Bunny is in need, Wyatt the Easter Wolf comes to the rescue. Part 2 of a Kid Space Force trilogy takes shape, as well.  

29. Blast Off! with the Kid Space Force from 2019-04-07T13:23:10

Fans of the Kid Space Force will rejoice at this episode, chock full of galactic escapades. 

28. I Can. I Must. I Will. from 2019-03-31T14:35:27

Professor Theo shares tales of Splendid youth facing their fears and following their dreams.  

27. Tanner and Max in the Gaming World from 2019-03-24T14:21:56

Computer whiz kids Tanner and Max have been located. Catch up on their adventures inside the gaming world, as they leap from one video game to another, intent on saving all technology from the v...

26. The Splendid Zoo & The T4 Crew from 2019-03-17T13:35:44

Professor Theo takes the listener on a trip to the Splendid Zoo for something quite special and then wraps up the Those Time Travelling Teens Return trilogy.  

25. A Supersized Episode XXV from 2019-03-10T13:55:41

A super-sized episode overflowing with kid superheroes and time travelling teens. 

24. A Love Story and An Adventure from 2019-03-03T14:47:31

Help bring Lazlo and Lucy Bluebox back together again. Also, the McFly Middle School Science Club is at it again, its time travelling teenage members hopping all through the past. Part one of a ...

23. Professor Theo's Confession from 2019-02-24T14:34:47

Professor Theodore Travers has a confession to make, and it involves his secret lab, his superhero son Buck Travers, and a gigantic Bug Beast accidentally set loose on Splendid. 

22. Of Bats and Blobs from 2019-02-17T15:00:10

The Bat Band wants to rock and roll all night, and a big blue blob teaches everyone an important lesson. 

21. A Couple Cool Trips from 2019-02-10T15:39:49

First, travel with the Kids Space Force on a journey through the galaxy. Then, tag along on an outing through Splendid to help solve the case of the Ice Cream Bandit.  

20. Kid Superheroes X from 2019-02-03T15:38:13

Superhero kids Buck and Tracy return. Also, a new kid superhero – Mandy Magic – is introduced. 

19. Splendid, We Have a Problem from 2019-01-27T15:23:27

The Kid Space Force blasts off, and a dastardly band of nocturnal pizza thieves are on the loose.  

18. Ready Plot Point One from 2019-01-20T16:35:57

Theo introduces his friend The Terror and surprises await, as kid superhero Buck Travers takes over the second half of the show to reveal a big secret.   

17. Dance and Leap, Then To Sleep from 2019-01-13T15:28:08

What has magical dancing shoes and adventurous kids trapped in video games? This episode!

16. Rock On, Rock-afire! from 2019-01-06T15:17:04

Escape is the theme for this week’s stories which follow (1) a runaway animatronic rock band, and (2) a Christmas village character not so keen on going back in the box. 

15. A Supersized New Year Special from 2018-12-30T15:51:01

Our biggest episode yet! Say goodbye to 2018 and kick off the New Year in style: trapped in a video game with whiz kid Tanner or running from dinosaurs with those time travelling teens.

14. And To All a Good Night – A Splendid Christmas Special from 2018-12-23T15:46:37

 Off to bed now, but not before a Saint Nick Squad adventure and some more teenage time travelling fun. 

13. Lions and Clowns and Time Travel, Oh My! from 2018-12-16T16:40:21

A little girl joins the circus and the 3rd chapter of those time travelling teens’ adventures takes shape. --- Support this podcast: Listen

12. Travels Through Space and Time…and Snow from 2018-12-09T16:58:41

Santa’s secret agent task force sets off on a mission, while Professor Theo continues the tale of time travelling teens. --- Support this podcast: Listen

11. Holiday Shock & Time Travel Talk from 2018-12-02T16:59:27

Kid Superheroes take on Miss Shockey and Professor Theo introduces those time travelling teens. --- Support this podcast: https://...

And Then There Were 10 from 2018-11-25T15:05:49

The tenth episode focuses on the joys of holiday giving and the further adventures of whiz-kid-trapped-in-a-video-game Tanner. --- Support this podcast: Listen

9. Turkey Trot from 2018-11-18T23:26:28

Turk and Pork Chop escape the Meat Jackpot Restaurant and set off on wild adventures together. --- Support this podcast: https://...

8. From the Book Fair with Love from 2018-11-11T18:10:47

The biannual book fair comes to Splendid Elementary and kid superheroes Buck and Tracy return to face the Book Fair Burglar. --- Support this podcast: Listen

7. A Splendid Election from 2018-11-04T16:02:46

The first story covers Election Day at Splendid Elementary, while the second follows a boy computer whiz trapped inside a video game. --- Support this podcast: Listen

6. A Splendid Halloween from 2018-10-28T18:11:10

A special Halloween episode of the Mystery Lab features poetry and the Pumpkin Thief. Trick or treat. --- Support this podcast: h...

5. Barnum’s Bone and a Dangerous Deal from 2018-10-21T20:27:34

A mystery tale for dogs and kid superheroes team up with kid super-villain Kid Popsicle in an attempt to outwit Zero-man. --- Support this podcast: Listen

4. Pizza Day and Pezamania from 2018-10-14T20:35:59

Kid superheroes battle a trio of enemies on pizza day and Professor Theo tells the tale of one boy's magical trip to a Pez convention. --- Support this podcast: Listen

3. Science Fair Standouts from 2018-10-07T14:50:08

Future kid superheroes are introduced and Professor Theo is impressed by a boy named Axel and his giant bug friends. --- Support this podcast: Listen

2. Kid Superheroes Unite and a Race Car Driving Cat from 2018-09-30T17:12:17

What's more amazing? A couple kid superheroes or a cat that can drive a race car? This week's episode has both. --- Support this podcast: Listen

1. Kid Superheroes and Runaway Pumpkin Patches from 2018-09-23T22:27:35

Professor Theo shares tales of kid superheroes and a runaway pumpkin patch on this very first episode. --- Support this podcast: ...