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Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids

by Puppet-a-loo

🎙️ 42 episodes✅ Kid-safeKids & FamilyStories for Kids

From the publisher

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

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Good for

Collections Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids landed in, based on what its reviews say.

B+
4.4/ 5

131 ratings · 21 written reviews

Grade B+ is our own scale — how we work it out

5★94
4★18
3★4
2★4
1★11

A decent number of detailed reviews to work from. Enough to spot patterns, not enough to be the last word. We summarise the 10 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 21 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.

Why parents put it on

The moments it actually gets used for.

  • Great for car ridesTop3
    See what they said
    • “Me and my daughter love listening to this in the car and it’s great!!”
    • “Down side..We’ve gone through all of the episodes and constantly have to check for new ones when I get in the car (every time lol)”
  • Great voices & acting2
    See what they said
    • “All the voices in the podcast sound like AI.”
    • “Not to mention detective Morgan’s voice is a popular used voice in Tik toks.”

What it's about

What comes up when parents describe it.

  • Mystery & problem solvingTop5
    See what they said
    • “but I don’t like how the answer is always number 3 and you solve the mystery so fast 💨.”
    • “One note: make some of the mysteries bevy people it would make it more interesting.”
  • Imagination & creativity2
    See what they said
    • “Why do we need AI to do creative things because they are not good at it and he doesn’t give me good feelings.”
    • “So annoying to have AI coming into creative spaces.”

How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.

This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.

Parent reviews (21)

Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.

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  • Apple Podcasts ↗

    Sooo good

    This is soooo good need more episodes

    Jayce6767 · Sep 2026

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    Monsters

    Want it to be monsters by the way I love the podcast

    By#avery$$$ · Aug 2026

  • Apple Podcasts · AU ↗

    Mysteries👍🫵

    It’s good 👍 thanks for sharing your podcast 🕵🏻‍♂️(really)!!!

    Cfydfdyd ryfdy · Jul 2026

  • Apple Podcasts ↗

    Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack

    Love podcast, especially my sister that’s not happening today. That’s not what I’m I like stars five star

    Go go calling · Jun 2026

  • Apple Podcasts ↗

    #best podcast

    I love the podcast but you need to make more episodes and a little less scary because there are ghosts and they creep me out but I LOVE THE PODCAST (good job)

    Blackburn’s house · Jun 2026

  • Apple Podcasts ↗

    ❤️ u but…

    Even tho I just started listening to this podcast I ❤️u. P.s. you need to make more quickly. Really quickly. but I don’t like how the answer is always number 3 and you solve the mystery so fast 💨.

    KrazyApplez · May 2026

  • Apple Podcasts ↗

    Awesome job!!

    Me and my daughter love listening to this in the car and it’s great!! One note: make some of the mysteries bevy people it would make it more interesting. But other than that it’s great keep up the good work!!!

    CocoaL · Mar 2026

  • Apple Podcasts ↗

    What I thought about the podcast

    I liked it but there needs to be more episodes to keep us entertained

    CycleSyncingMom · Mar 2026

Questions parents ask

How long are Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids episodes?

Most episodes run about 10 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.

Is Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids any good?

It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 131 ratings, with 21 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.

Is Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids appropriate for kids?

Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag.

Where can I listen to Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids?

Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.

Why do parents recommend Mystery Detectives! A Podcast for Kids?

The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 3 of the 10 reviews we analysed.

Episodes

42 to play, newest first

  • The Case of the Time Ghost

    Sep 12, 2026 · 18 min

    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?

  • The Case of Dinosaur at the Museum

    Aug 29, 2026 · 17 min

    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!

  • The Case of the Sky Dragon

    Aug 14, 2026 · 21 min

    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.

  • The Case of the Sasquatch

    Jul 31, 2026 · 19 min

    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!

  • The Case of the Glimmergoop

    Jul 17, 2026 · 14 min

    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!

  • The Case of the Horrible Haystack

    Jun 19, 2026 · 13 min

    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.

  • The Case of the Sparkwick

    Jun 5, 2026 · 14 min

    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!

  • The Case of the Phantom Fisherman

    May 23, 2026 · 11 min

    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.

  • The Case of the Troll Under the Bridge

    May 8, 2026 · 10 min

    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.

  • The Case of the River Ghost

    Apr 24, 2026 · 12 min

    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.

  • The Case of The Ice Claw

    Apr 10, 2026 · 11 min

    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.

  • The Case of the Gremlins at the Bus Station

    Mar 27, 2026 · 10 min

    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!