Podcast
Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids
Welcome to "Mystery Detectives," the podcast where you become the detective! Are you ready to join the adventure? Let's go!
- Stories for Kids chart
- #81
- Episodes
- 44
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 11 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 3 weeks ago
Episodes
44 episodes, newest first
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15 min
The Case of the Speed Demon
Show notes
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!
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16 min
The Case of the Harvest Fool
Show notes
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?
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18 min
The Case of the Time Ghost
Show notes
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?
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17 min
The Case of Dinosaur at the Museum
Show notes
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!
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21 min
The Case of the Sky Dragon
Show notes
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.
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19 min
The Case of the Sasquatch
Show notes
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!
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14 min
The Case of the Glimmergoop
Show notes
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!
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13 min
The Case of the Horrible Haystack
Show notes
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.
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14 min
The Case of the Sparkwick
Show notes
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 DetectivesThanks for supporting the show and helping us keep the mysteries coming!
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11 min
The Case of the Phantom Fisherman
Show notes
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.
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10 min
The Case of the Troll Under the Bridge
Show notes
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.
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12 min
The Case of the River Ghost
Show notes
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.
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11 min
The Case of The Ice Claw
Show notes
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.
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10 min
The Case of the Gremlins at the Bus Station
Show notes
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!
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11 min
The Case of the Gravekeeper
Show notes
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!
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10 min
The Case of The Lantern Keeper
Show notes
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!
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10 min
The Case of the Organ's Angel
Show notes
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.
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10 min
The Case of the Whispering Miner
Show notes
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.
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9 min
The Case of the Clockwork Curator
Show notes
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.
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10 min
The Case of Kingpin Lou
Show notes
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.
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