Professor Theo's Mystery Lab
By Jonathan Joy
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.
Professor Theo's Mystery LabAug 17, 2019
A Splendid Earth Day
Professor Theo celebrates Earth Day and National Poetry Month with two new poems and a poetry writing prompt for kids.
Choose Your Own Adventure Tale
Help Pug and her dragon friend, Doug, escape the clutches of Professor Cruz.
Library Quest 2
An advocacy tale and another tribute to the library and its many valuable community services. A follow up to Library Quest #1, which was released in September 2023.
Time Warp to the Gold Mine
A father and son time travel from 2024 back to the Huntington Mall and its 1983 Gold Mine arcade.
The Dragonflies: What is a Wetland?
When the construction of a Mega Mega Mega Mart threatens the Mysterious Moors, our young ecological superheroes stand up to Mr. Mega.
Poetry Corner
Five new poems and a Winter Break writing challenge for youngsters.
Santa in the Multiverse
Blitz Jinglepot returns in the follow up and conclusion to last week's action packed holiday tale. It's time for Saint Nick Squad 8 (Part 2): Blitz Jinglepot in the Mad Multiverse.
An Elf Named Blitz Jinglepot
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
Poultry pals Turk and Pork Chop return in their 8th Thanksgiving special for kids.
The Wild Werewolves of Washington Avenue
A werewolf tale for your Halloween delight.
13 Days of Halloween
Professor Theo's ode to Halloween.
200. Cryptid Clash
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 make cameo appearances.
Library Quest 1
A tribute to the library and its many valuable community services.
500 Halloween Costume Ideas
Get in the Halloween spirit with Professor Theo's annual costume recommendations.
Back to School Special 2023
Professor Theo's annual Back to School special is here!
Barry, the Orange Dinosaur
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
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
If you like ghost pirates, treasure hunts, and Eastern Kentucky, this is the episode for you.
After The Fall: Week 2 Journal Entries
The conclusion to Professor Theo's apocalyptic After The Fall series.
Cletus Cavalier Finale
A summary and conclusion to space ranger Cletus Cavalier's latest galactic adventure.
Pride Poem 2023
Professor Theo shares a poem and message of Pride, for Pride Month 2023.
After The Fall: Week One Journal Entries
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 to be released continuation.
Librarian Superheroes
Professor Theo shares his National Library Week ode to the important work of librarians.
Super Mouse
Professor Theo shares secrets of his own superhero youth.
186. Saint Nick Squad 2022
Jingle and Snowflake return for their annual holiday adventure.
185. The Holidays Are...
Professor Theo sends Happy Holiday wishes by way of a poem titled "The Holidays Are..."
Turk and Pork Chop Join the Circus
America's favorite turkey and pig, Turk and Pork Chop, hide out from Thanksgiving horrors by joining the circus.
Turkey Trot 2022 Too
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
Professor Theo revisits the Turk and Pork Chop origin story from four years ago.
181. Down With Doppelgangers
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
Professor Theo shares two poems perfect for the autumn and Halloween season.
179. Monsters Over (and Under) The Bed
Professor Theo shares October thoughts and a story about monsters.
250+ Halloween Costume Ideas
Need a costume idea? Professor Theo has over 250 of them.
177. Friday Night Frights
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
Cletus Cavalier and friends travel to NEHI and SWOLE to complete recruitment for the Unlikely Alliance.
175. Martians Attack! On Halloween!
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
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
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.
172. Actors and Automatons
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?
A boy in nearby Super Duper Town shares suspicions about his father's potentially shadowy double life.
170. Winter Trek in Summer
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
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
Two new tales this week: a mummy inspired campfire story and the second part of our new After the Fall series.
167. PRIDE poem
Professor Theo shares an Open To All Pride month poem, message.
166. The Wizard's Test
Two new tales this week: one poetry (The Wizard's Test) and one prose (After the Fall, Part 1).
165. Cletus Cavalier - Space Ranger
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 Space Dudes.
164. Beware the Dragons
The tale of Janine, her dragon friends, and Dude, the dragon hunter.