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Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids

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A mystery podcast that puts kids in the detective's seat, challenging them to solve each case before the big reveal.

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Welcome to "Mystery Detectives," the podcast where you become the detective! Are you ready to join the adventure? Let's go!

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 5–12
Network
Puppet-a-loo
Format
Listen in any order
Typical length
10 min
Episodes
44
Topics
Stories For Kids

Episodes

44 episodes

  1. The Case of the Speed Demon

    15 min 10 October 2026

    Engines are starting by themselves after dark at the Misty Hollow Car & Craft Show, and some members of the Misty Hollow Motor Society think the legendary Speed Demon has returned. Detective Morgan investigates a warm engine, oily footprints, and a mysterious remote starter while the Killer Knitters keep watch over the craft tents. Is a phantom racer haunting the fairgrounds, or is there a more down-to-earth explanation? Listen closely, follow the clues, and help solve The Case of the Speed Demon!

  2. The Case of the Harvest Fool

    16 min 26 September 2026

    Something strange is happening at the Misty Hollow Apple Orchard. Apples are disappearing. Others are being found with mysterious holes pecked into them. And when the sun goes down, an eerie sound begins drifting between the trees... laughter. According to an old Misty Hollow legend, the orchard is visited by a mysterious medieval jester known as The Harvest Fool . For generations, townsfolk were warned to leave him one perfect apple at harvest time... or risk losing the rest. Could the ancient legend be coming true? Join Detective Morgan as we explore the orchard, uncover three mysterious clues , hear a creepy old harvest rhyme, and discover what’s really laughing among the apple trees. Grab your detective hat and listen closely. This case might not be quite what it seems. 🔎🍂 Can you solve The Case of the Harvest Fool before Detective Morgan does?

  3. The Case of the Time Ghost

    18 min 12 September 2026

    Something strange is happening in Town Square Park. Every night at midnight, Misty Hollow’s old railroad clock strikes thirteen times ... and witnesses say a dark shadow is moving behind the glowing clock face. According to an old town legend, it could be the return of Ephraim Tockett, the Time Ghost , a mysterious timekeeper said to appear whenever something important is about to be lost. But is the legend really coming true? Join Detective Morgan as we climb inside the old clock tower, uncover three mysterious clues, and try to solve the case before the clock strikes thirteen again. Grab your detective notebook and listen closely. This mystery is ticking. 🔎🕰️ Can you solve The Case of the Time Ghost before Detective Morgan does?

  4. The Case of Dinosaur at the Museum

    17 min 29 August 2026

    Something strange is happening after closing time at the Misty Hollow Natural History Museum... Heavy footsteps echo through the dinosaur gallery. Giant shadows move across the walls. And the museum’s dinosaurs seem to be moving all by themselves! Could the legendary Lost Dinosaurs of Misty Hollow have returned? Is someone playing a prehistoric prank? Or is there a much smaller explanation hiding among the exhibits? Join Detective Morgan as we uncover three mysterious clues and solve the case together. Grab your detective hat, listen closely, and get ready for another cozy mystery in Misty Hollow!

  5. The Case of the Sky Dragon

    21 min 14 August 2026

    A mysterious creature has appeared above Lantern Hill Park! During a practice for the Misty Hollow Annual Fireworks Celebration , witnesses spot a huge dragon-shaped shadow twisting through the smoke, glowing red-and-gold eyes in the sky, and even hear a deep mysterious roar. Could the legendary Sky Dragon really have awakened? Join Detective Morgan as he investigates a rigged firework tube, strangely shaped black fabric, and a hidden controller near the festival grounds. Listen closely, follow the 3 clues, and see if you can solve The Case of the Sky Dragon before the big reveal! A playful, interactive mystery adventure for young detectives ages 6 - 12.

  6. The Case of the Sasquatch

    19 min 31 July 2026

    Something strange is happening at the old Misty Hollow Forest Fire Tower . Rangers have been hearing mysterious howls echoing through the trees, hikers have spotted enormous footprints in the mud, and whispers of the legendary Sasquatch are spreading across town. Could a giant creature really be hiding in the forest, or is there another explanation waiting to be uncovered? Join Detective Morgan as you search for clues, question the suspects, and solve another cozy mystery in Misty Hollow. Listen carefully—you might crack the case before the big reveal! 🕵️ Can you solve the mystery before Detective Morgan? Suitable for young detectives ages 6–12 and fun for the whole family!

  7. The Case of the Glimmergoop

    14 min 17 July 2026

    A strange green slime has appeared overnight in the Misty Hollow High School science lab… and students are whispering about the legend of the Glimmergoop! They say it lives in the old pipes beneath the school and oozes out whenever experiments are left unfinished. But Detective Morgan isn’t so sure. With three clues to follow — no trail from the sink, Science Club supplies nearby, and a wet window ledge after the storm — can you solve the mystery before the big reveal? Grab your detective hat and join us for The Case of the Glimmergoop , a playful, slimy, clue-filled Misty Hollow mystery!

  8. The Case of the Horrible Haystack

    13 min 19 June 2026

    Strange things are happening at Cloverpatch Farm! Late at night, shadows seem to move across the hayloft walls. Farmer Tilly has been hearing scritching noises, mysterious thumps, and some folks are even whispering about the return of the legendary Horrible Haystack Monster! Could a monster really be hiding in the barn? Or is there a perfectly ordinary explanation behind the strange sights and sounds? Join Detective Morgan as he uncovers three important clues, reviews the suspects, and solves another cozy mystery in Misty Hollow. Can you solve the case before Detective Morgan does? Perfect for kids ages 6–12 who love mysteries, adventures, and using their detective skills.

  9. The Case of the Sparkwick

    14 min 5 June 2026

    This week, Detective Morgan is heading to Main Street , where something very strange is happening after sunset… The street lights are flickering one by one. A utility box is buzzing. A city electrician named Nora Pike is acting suspiciously close to the clues. And some townsfolk believe an old Misty Hollow legend has returned… …the tiny blue-white light spirit known as the Sparkwick . Is it really a mischievous spark creature jumping from lamp to lamp? Is Nora hiding something? Or is there a real-world explanation glowing right under our noses? Grab your magnifying glass, listen closely, and see if you can solve the case before Detective Morgan. ⚡ A cozy, curious, kid-friendly mystery from Puppet-a-loo Mystery Detectives Thanks for supporting the show and helping us keep the mysteries coming!

  10. The Case of the Phantom Fisherman

    11 min 23 May 2026

    Today we’re headed down to the edge of Misty Hollow, where something very strange has been happening at the old boathouse. Late at night, people have been hearing chains rattling, wood creaking, and strange flapping sounds coming from inside. Some folks say it’s the work of the Phantom Fisherman — a ghostly sailor who still returns to the lake, searching for his lost catch. Listen closely, detective, because we’re going to uncover three clues. By the end, we’ll have enough to solve the mystery together.

  11. The Case of the Troll Under the Bridge

    10 min 8 May 2026

    Tonight we’re investigating something very strange happening in Misty Hollow… Down by the old mossy stone bridge, people have been hearing odd grunts, splashes, and thumping sounds coming from underneath after sunset. Some folks in town say a Bridge Troll has moved in. Listen closely, detective, because we’ll need to discover three clues. By the end, we’ll have enough clues to solve the mystery together.

  12. The Case of the River Ghost

    12 min 24 April 2026

    Today we’re investigating something very strange happening in Misty Hollow... At the old waterfall on the edge of town, people have been hearing splashing sounds in the dark... spotting strange shapes in the mist... and whispering about a glowing "River Ghost" that rises from the water at night. Listen closely, detectives - we’ll need to find three clues. By the end, we’ll have enough clues to solve the mystery together.

  13. The Case of The Ice Claw

    11 min 11 April 2026

    Tonight we’re heading somewhere cold, slippery… and very strange. At the Misty Hollow Hockey Rink, the town’s Zamboni has gone missing! That’s right — the machine that smooths the ice between games has disappeared, and there are long scratch marks all across the rink. Could it be a giant ice creature from an old rink legend? Listen closely, detectives — we’ll need to find three clues. By the end, we’ll have enough to solve the mystery together.

  14. The Case of the Gremlins at the Bus Station

    10 min 27 March 2026

    Tonight, we’re investigating something a little… off schedule. Down at the Misty Hollow Bus Terminal, the night shift drivers have been reporting strange happenings - engines sputtering on their own, headlights flickering, and buses that seem to move all by themselves! Could it be true? Or is there a more down-to-earth explanation? Listen closely, because we’ll need to discover three clues, and by the end, we’ll have enough to figure it out together!

  15. The Case of the Gravekeeper

    11 min 4 October 2025

    Tonight, our case takes us to one of the oldest and eeriest parts of town: the Misty Hollow Cemetery. Locals say that after dark, strange lantern lights weave between the headstones , and whispers drift through the graves . Some even claim to see a shadowy figure - the ghost of the old gravekeeper himself. Is it really the "Gravekeeper", a spirit guiding the dead? Or is something else moving in the darkness? We’ll find 3 clues to solve the case together, and by the end, we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

  16. The Case of The Lantern Keeper

    10 min 19 September 2025

    Today, our case takes us just outside town, to the old covered bridge that spans Hollow Creek. For over a century, travellers have sworn the bridge’s lanterns light their way. But lately? Something strange is happening. The lanterns go out — one by one — as people cross the bridge, leaving them in complete darkness. Is it the work of the Lantern Keeper, a ghostly watchman from Misty Hollow’s past? Or is something else snuffing out the light? Grab your detective hats, and let’s solve this mystery together. We'll need to discover three clues, and by the end, we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

  17. The Case of the Organ's Angel

    10 min 6 September 2025

    Tonight, our case takes us inside the tallest, oldest building in town — the cathedral. For weeks, neighbors have reported phantom organ notes, a glowing angel figure in the stained glass, and even a soft, angelic voice humming in the rafters. Well, detective, it’s up to us to find the truth. We’ll collect three clues, and at the end, we’ll solve this mystery together.

  18. The Case of the Whispering Miner

    10 min 24 August 2025

    Today’s mystery takes us deep underground… beneath the quiet hills of Misty Hollow… to a place long abandoned. The Misty Hollow Mines were sealed off years ago, after the last ore cart rolled to a stop. But now? Locals are hearing whispers echoing through the rocks at night. Glowing lights drifting past the mine entrance. And something… moving in the tunnels. Is it a restless spirit? A shadow miner still digging for gold? Or something stranger still? We’ll gather three clues and see if we can crack the case before the mine seals us in too.

  19. The Case of the Clockwork Curator

    9 min 8 August 2025

    Tonight, we step into a building full of secrets and shadows — the Misty Hollow Museum of Oddities. A place where the strangest artifacts whisper stories of the past… and sometimes, if the legends are true, those whispers turn into footsteps after dark. Display cases unlocked. Objects missing. And a mysterious ticking sound echoing through the halls… when no one’s inside. Could it be a prankster? A clever thief? Or… the return of the museum’s most famous legend? We’ll gather three clues, and you’ll help me solve the case.

  20. The Case of Kingpin Lou

    10 min 25 July 2025

    Today, we’re rolling into a place that’s been quiet for years… maybe too quiet. That’s right — the Misty Hollow Bowling Alley. Closed a decade ago after the lanes warped during a big storm. But lately, something strange has been happening behind those locked doors. Locals walking past at night say they hear balls rolling down the lanes… pins falling… and eerie sounds drifting through the dark. But no one’s been inside for years. Could it be a restless bowler’s ghost? A mischievous spirit with a love for strikes? Or something even stranger? We’ll gather three clues, and you’ll help solve the mystery.

  21. The Case of the Gloomp at the Candy Factory

    10 min 10 July 2025

    Today, we’re heading somewhere sweet... but also a little strange. That’s right — we’re investigating a mystery at the Misty Hollow Candy Factory! The machines are jamming. The sugar vats are overflowing. And someone — or something — is leaving a trail of sticky footprints across the cooling floor. Is it a taffy-loving gremlin? A rogue robot gone wild? Or something even weirder? Keep your ears sharp — we’ll collect three clues, and you’ll help me crack the case at the end.

  22. The Case of Rustjaw

    9 min 29 June 2025

    Today we’re off to a place full of rusty secrets and rattling rumors… That’s right — we’re heading into the Misty Hollow Junkyard! Locals say strange clanking sounds have been echoing across the piles of old metal and forgotten machines… at night… when no one’s around. Could it be a ghostly robot? A creature made of gears? Or something even stranger? We’ll gather three clues to crack this case — and you’ll help me solve it at the end.

  23. The Case of the Tidewalker

    12 min 13 June 2025

    Today we’re following a trail that’s… dripping with mystery. There’ve been strange lights flickering under the surface of Misty Hollow Bay. Soft glowing orbs… glowing and floating silently just below the water. Even when the shoreline is still, the pier creaks as if someone—or something—is walking across it. Could it be the work of a sea monster? A mysterious creature of the deep? Or something even more mythical? Grab your detective hats, and stay sharp—because as always, we’ll find three clues along the way. Then, we’ll solve the case together at the end.

  24. The Case of the Wind Courier

    10 min 30 May 2025

    Misty Hollow is the kind of town where mysteries show up in the most unexpected places. And today’s case? It starts with something small. A letter. Or more specifically… a *missing* letter. Grab your detective hats, and let’s solve this mystery together. Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

  25. The Case of the Hydra

    11 min 15 May 2025

    We’re headed to a place you probably don’t think of as mysterious: the Misty Hollow Laundromat. It’s where people go to wash their clothes and spin their socks — but lately, there have been reports of something unusual slithering between the machines. Something with… multiple heads! Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end, we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together.

  26. The Case of the Werewolf at the Mall

    10 min 2 May 2025

    Today we’re heading somewhere new ... Misty Hollow Mall. It’s the biggest mall in town — and all kinds of places to explore. But lately? Security guards have been finding mysterious footprints appearing overnight in the empty food court — big, strange footprints — like nothing they’ve ever seen before. Grab your detective hats, and let’s solve this mystery together. Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end, we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

  27. The Case of the Haunting at the Hollowbrook Inn

    10 min 18 April 2025

    Today we’re heading to one of the oldest and spookiest places in Misty Hollow… The Hollowbrook Inn! For the past few nights, strange messages have been appearing on the fogged-up windows of the old hotel. The words vanish before anyone can read them. Is it the ghost of a poet from long ago? A prankster? Or something else entirely? Grab your detective hats, and let’s solve this mystery together. Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together.

  28. The Case of the Thriller in the Theatre

    11 min 4 April 2025

    Today, we’re investigating a case that’s straight out of a movie! The Misty Hollow Theatre has been around for over a hundred years, home to plays, musicals, and even old silent films. But recently, something strange has been happening. Every night, just after the last show ends, a loud knocking sound echoes from the basement. Some say it’s the spirit of a forgotten actor, still trying to make his entrance. Others believe it could be something trapped beneath the stage. What’s causing this phantom knocking? That’s what we’re here to find out! Grab your detective hats, and let’s solve this mystery together. Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

  29. The Case of the Rooftop Golem

    11 min 24 March 2025

    Today, we’re investigating something huge. High above Misty Hollow, strange stone-like creatures have been spotted moving on the rooftop of Whitmore Tower—the tallest skyscraper in the city! Are they gargoyles come to life? Are they ancient golems awakening after centuries of sleep? Or… is there a more surprising explanation? Grab your detective hats, and let’s solve this mystery. Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

  30. The Case of the Firehouse Phantom

    10 min 13 March 2025

    Today, we’re investigating one of Misty Hollow’s oldest buildings—the abandoned fire station! For years, the station has been empty, but recently, people have reported a strange light inside. Grab your detective hats and Listen closely because we'll need to discover three clues and by the end we’ll have enough clues to figure it out together!

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