About the show
A curious kid detective cracks history's biggest puzzles, wild science wonders, and mythical mysteries in just five minutes.
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Welcome to 5-Minute Mysteries, a podcast that explores every kind of mystery there is - from the wonders of everyday science to captivating complexities of history, fantastical myths, and otherworldly oddities! Join The Mysterious Minds Agency’s finest detective, Kiddy Casey, as she investigates fascinating mysteries and myths!
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- ABF Creative
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 6 min
- Episodes
- 24
- Topics
- Education For Kids, Science
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Episodes
24 episodes
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The Dark Side of the Moon
5 min 28 December 2023Time for an out of this world experience! We are blasting off to go deep into the Moon!
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The Magic of Mermaids
5 min 21 December 2023Breathing under water? Do they really exist? We open our case file on Mermaids.
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The Secrets of Salsa
6 min 14 December 2023Ymmmy! Salsa! The delicious sauce that goes on our favorite foods. Where does it come from? How did it make its way across the world and why is it so addicting?
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Popping Popcorn Puzzle
6 min 7 December 2023Mmmm, popcorn! Have you ever wondered how those tiny, hard kernels turn into our favorite snack? And why, oh why, do some kernels refuse to pop, no matter how long we wait? Kiddy Casey is on the case!
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The Green Children
6 min 30 November 2023Another mystery means there's more sleuthing to do! Today's case is all about green- colored children. It's a centuries-old mystery that’s left people scratching their heads. Join Kiddy Casey as she investigates who these kids were, why their skin was green, and where the story comes from!
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The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees
6 min 16 November 2023In today's episode, we'll be tackling a mystery surrounding our friends, the honeybees. Why are they disappearing, and what can we do to help? You won't want to miss out on this case!
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The Mystical Selkies of Scotland
6 min 9 November 2023A case about shapeshifting seals? Count the team in! Join Kiddy Casey in today's newest mystery - we'll be investigating the curious tale of the Selkies. Are they real? How do they transform? And why would they even want to be human? Tune in to join the fun!
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Hidden Messages in African Drumming
5 min 2 November 2023It's time to move and groove to our new toe-tapping case! In this episode, we'll be investigating the rhythm-packed world of African drumming! How exactly do people communicate with drums? There's only one way to find out - come join Kiddy Casey and her Sidekicks as they unravel this mystery!
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The Mystery of the Floating Lemon
5 min 26 October 2023Who's ready to uncovering some science super-secrets? Today, we'll be joining Kiddy Casey and the team to investigate a curious case. Why do lemons float in drinks? There's only one way to find out!
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The Legend of El Dorado
6 min 19 October 2023Today's case has us bushwhacking through the jungle to hunt down the legendary city of El Dorado! Kiddy Casey and her Sidekicks are on a quest to unearth more secrets about this mysterious tale. Is it even real? If so, where is it? And what’s all this talk about gold? You'll want to join in on all the fun!
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The Lost City of Atlantis
6 min 12 October 2023Time to channel our inner explorer as we dive into deep, mysterious waters with our pal Kiddy Casey. In this episode, we'll be learning all about the lost city of Atlantis. Where did the story come from? Could Atlantis really be out there? And if so, how could such an incredible city sink beneath the waves? Join us for some unforgettable fun!
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The Legend of Bigfoot
6 min 5 October 2023Today's mega-mystery has got to do with a tall, shaggy, and oh-so-mysterious figure...Bigfoot! Join Kiddy Casey and her team of detectives as they try to unpack popular theories and questions such as: is Bigfoot actually real? And if so, what exactly IS it?
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Case Update With Kiddy Casey!
1 min 4 October 2023Hi everyone! Kiddy Casey here! I know you’re enjoying all of these amazing Five Minute Mysteries! From learning about exploding gummy bears to the mysterious case of the mothman, this sure has been a blast! Good news sidekicks, starting this week all episodes will be exclusive to Thursday, so be sure to tune in every Thursday for an all new episode of Five Minute Mysteries! Until then! Keep your magnifying glasses up and stay curious!
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The Great Pyramids of Giza
6 min 28 September 2023It’s another journey through history! In today's episode, Kiddy Casey and her trusty Sidekicks dig into an ancient mystery: the Great Pyramids of Giza. How were they built without today's technology? And are they really tombs, or is there something more to them? You won't want to miss this investigation!
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The Mayan Calendar
6 min 25 September 2023Who were the Maya, and what's all the buzz about their mysterious calendar? Join Kiddy Casey in another head-spinning episode as she investigates this ancient puzzle. What will they find? Tune in to find out!
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Expanding Gummy Bears
6 min 21 September 2023In today's episode, Kiddy Casey investigates a puzzling phenomenon: gummies that grow in water! What makes these tasty treats puff up, and why doesn't it happen to other candies? Kiddy Casey and her Sidecakes are on the case!
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The Nazca Lines
6 min 18 September 2023Today's case takes us to Peru, where Kiddy Casey and her Sidekicks investigate the mysterious Nazca Lines. What are they? Why can they only be seen from above? And what do they even mean? Tune in to join the sleuthing fun!
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The Tooth Fairy
6 min 14 September 2023We all know who the Tooth Fairy is - but have you ever wondered where she comes from? Or more importantly yet, what she does with all our baby teeth? Jump into today's investigation as Kiddy Casey and her Sidekicks unwrap this oh-so-mysterious case!
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The Mothman
6 min 11 September 2023In today's episode, Kiddy Casey and her Sidekicks explore the mysterious case of the Mothman - a strange and scary figure that’s left people puzzling. Who in the world - or what in the world - is he? Where'd he come from? And what does he want? Buckle up for a scare-tastic investigation!
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The Moai Statues of Easter Island
6 min 7 September 2023Today's mystery takes us to Easter Island as Kiddy Casey investigates the incredible Moai Statues. How were they made, and why were they built in the first place? Join our spunky detective as she walks us through this case!
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The Wow Signal
5 min 4 September 2023Strange noises from outer space? What could've made them? Aliens? An astroid? Or maybe a super computer? Join Kiddy Casey as she and her trusty Sidekicks unpack their newest mystery: the WOW! Signal.
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The Bermuda Triangle
5 min 31 August 2023In today's episode, Kiddy Casey and her trusty Sidekicks plunge into the mystery of the infamous Bermuda Triangle! What's caused all those strange disappearances? Could it have to do with weird weather, strange magnetic fields, or something more extraterrestrial? Tune in to find out!
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Exploding Watermelon
5 min 28 August 2023Join Kiddy Casey and her Sidekicks on their first thrilling investigation! In this episode, we'll investigate a pressing matter: why does watermelon EXPLODE when wrapped in rubber bands? Put on your safety goggles and join in the fun!
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Introducing 5 Minute Mysteries
1 min 15 August 2023Welcome to 5-Minute Mysteries, a podcast that explores every kind mystery there is - from the wonders of everyday science, to captivating complexities of history, fantastical myths, and otherworldly oddities!