Professor Theo's Mystery Lab

Professor Theo's Mystery Lab

By Jonathan Joy
The town of Splendid, West Virginia has a higher than average number of kid superheroes, giant bugs, time travelling teens, and much more bizarre activity. Professor Theo's Mystery Lab on the campus of Splendid University is somehow at the heart of it all. Though he doesn't like to divulge all his secrets, the Professor does enjoy sharing his hometown bedtime stories, sure to delight the young, imaginative one in your life.

Written by Jonathan Joy, based on his newspaper column of stories for kids, this is a 10-15 minute podcast, updated weekly, rich in fun, playful tales.
35. Holding Out For A Hero
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.
13:02
May 19, 2019
34. Kid Explorers Here and There, Kid Explorers Everywhere!
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 magical staff.
19:05
May 12, 2019
33. A Not So Splendid Science Fair
Mr. Brains shows his true colors and Kid Superheroes abound at the annual Splendid Elementary Science Fair. 
11:22
May 5, 2019
32. Every Day Is Earth Day
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.  Now available on Podcoin.
12:15
April 28, 2019
31. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Part 2
Kid Detectives are on the Case of the Endangered Easter, and a three part Kid Space Force series concludes. 
19:40
April 21, 2019
30. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Part 1
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.  
15:03
April 14, 2019
29. Blast Off! with the Kid Space Force
Fans of the Kid Space Force will rejoice at this episode, chock full of galactic escapades. 
12:41
April 7, 2019
28. I Can. I Must. I Will.
Professor Theo shares tales of Splendid youth facing their fears and following their dreams.  
13:45
March 31, 2019
27. Tanner and Max in the Gaming World
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 villainous Mr. X. 
15:52
March 24, 2019
26. The Splendid Zoo & The T4 Crew
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.  
12:35
March 17, 2019
25. A Supersized Episode XXV
A super-sized episode overflowing with kid superheroes and time travelling teens. 
19:49
March 10, 2019
24. A Love Story and An Adventure
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 new three part T4 series is the anchor of this week’s episode.  
12:31
March 3, 2019
23. Professor Theo's Confession
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. 
13:25
February 24, 2019
22. Of Bats and Blobs
The Bat Band wants to rock and roll all night, and a big blue blob teaches everyone an important lesson. 
11:03
February 17, 2019
21. A Couple Cool Trips
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.  
15:52
February 10, 2019
20. Kid Superheroes X
Superhero kids Buck and Tracy return. Also, a new kid superhero – Mandy Magic – is introduced. 
15:35
February 3, 2019
19. Splendid, We Have a Problem
The Kid Space Force blasts off, and a dastardly band of nocturnal pizza thieves are on the loose.  
13:34
January 27, 2019
18. Ready Plot Point One
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.   
16:28
January 20, 2019
17. Dance and Leap, Then To Sleep
What has magical dancing shoes and adventurous kids trapped in video games? This episode!
15:18
January 13, 2019
16. Rock On, Rock-afire!
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. 
14:31
January 6, 2019
15. A Supersized New Year Special
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.
20:49
December 30, 2018
14. And To All a Good Night – A Splendid Christmas Special
 Off to bed now, but not before a Saint Nick Squad adventure and some more teenage time travelling fun. 
18:10
December 23, 2018
13. Lions and Clowns and Time Travel, Oh My!
A little girl joins the circus and the 3rd chapter of those time travelling teens’ adventures takes shape.
12:50
December 16, 2018
12. Travels Through Space and Time…and Snow
Santa’s secret agent task force sets off on a mission, while Professor Theo continues the tale of time travelling teens.
15:14
December 9, 2018
11. Holiday Shock & Time Travel Talk
Kid Superheroes take on Miss Shockey and Professor Theo introduces those time travelling teens.
17:32
December 2, 2018
And Then There Were 10
The tenth episode focuses on the joys of holiday giving and the further adventures of whiz-kid-trapped-in-a-video-game Tanner.
14:21
November 25, 2018
9. Turkey Trot
Turk and Pork Chop escape the Meat Jackpot Restaurant and set off on wild adventures together.
15:55
November 18, 2018
8. From the Book Fair with Love
The biannual book fair comes to Splendid Elementary and kid superheroes Buck and Tracy return to face the Book Fair Burglar.
10:43
November 11, 2018
7. A Splendid Election
The first story covers Election Day at Splendid Elementary, while the second follows a boy computer whiz trapped inside a video game.
12:44
November 4, 2018
6. A Splendid Halloween
A special Halloween episode of the Mystery Lab features poetry and the Pumpkin Thief. Trick or treat.
11:31
October 28, 2018
5. Barnum’s Bone and a Dangerous Deal
A mystery tale for dogs and kid superheroes team up with kid super-villain Kid Popsicle in an attempt to outwit Zero-man.
12:23
October 21, 2018
4. Pizza Day and Pezamania
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.
14:23
October 14, 2018
3. Science Fair Standouts
Future kid superheroes are introduced and Professor Theo is impressed by a boy named Axel and his giant bug friends.
11:30
October 7, 2018
2. Kid Superheroes Unite and a Race Car Driving Cat
What's more amazing? A couple kid superheroes or a cat that can drive a race car? This week's episode has both.
11:01
September 30, 2018
1. Kid Superheroes and Runaway Pumpkin Patches
Professor Theo shares tales of kid superheroes and a runaway pumpkin patch on this very first episode.
12:52
September 23, 2018
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