Sound Detectives
by Stitcher Studios / LeVar Burton Entertainment
From the publisher
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.
Good for
Collections Sound Detectives landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 93 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 93 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 197 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 ridesTop11
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- “This podcast is our family favorite to listen to on long car rides and my 5 year old daughter's favorite thing to fall asleep to at night.”
- “We listen in the car and at home, and printed out the coloring pages which they also really enjoyed.”
- Parents enjoy it too7
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- “My kid and I had been listening to this podcast together for MONTHS before I realized that Hunch is voiced my Vinny Thomas!!!!!”
- “As a mother of 4 I need a podcast everyone will agree on this is the only podcast my 2 year old daughter 5 year old son and 10 year old twins can agree on.”
- Great voices & acting6
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- “The production quality, performances, and writing are excellent- our whole family loves it.”
- “Both voice actors are super talented and make it fun for me to listen too.”
- Works for mixed ages6
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- “Very much recommended for all ages😀”
- “The production quality, performances, and writing are excellent- our whole family loves it.”
- High production quality5
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- “We’re very thankful when we come across podcast that have substance and are such high quality!”
- “The production quality, performances, and writing are excellent- our whole family loves it.”
- Kids ask to replay it4
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- “My 3 year old is obsessed.”
- “lol show but it needs more episodes before I’m bored of watching these videos over and over and if this never happens, I am gonna never watch it again into zero stars”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Humor & sillinessTop17
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- “Audie and Detective Hunch are so funny, their personalities really shine individually and as a duo.”
- “I love it I learned more about ears it is funny and egicainal one of the best podcasts”
- Mystery & problem solving15
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- “Audie and Detective Hunch are so funny, their personalities really shine individually and as a duo.”
- “It’s an incredible things sound detective but you left us on a cliffhanger and now we want more give us more you’re in work setting stuff up so please please give us another sea…”
- Storytelling & adventure13
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- “Please bring Hunch and Audie back for more adventures.”
- “A wonderful story that is engaging, whimsical and fun!”
- Original songs & music9
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- “Also, how about the intro song?”
- “The storyline, the education, the fun characters, the music—-it’s a winning combination!”
- Imagination & creativity3
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- “Witty and creative writing with memorable facts.”
- “I have two kids that enjoy creativity but I am constantly fighting against screens.”
- Science & STEM3
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- “She gets excited to guess the sounds and I like the tie in to STEM at the end with a professional in that field.”
- “The comedy, science and mystery kept us all hooked and we’re rooting for a second season.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop17
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- “I love it I learned more about ears it is funny and egicainal one of the best podcasts”
- “My kids are laughing every episode (they love Audi the Ear), they’re quoting the facts they learn to other people, and they were always begging for the next episode.”
- Funny14
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- “Audie and Detective Hunch are so funny, their personalities really shine individually and as a duo.”
- “I love it I learned more about ears it is funny and egicainal one of the best podcasts”
- Engaging11
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- “A wonderful story that is engaging, whimsical and fun!”
- “The writing is hilarious and engaging, prompting thoughtful discovery.”
Who's actually listening
From the 20 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)11
- Early elementary (6-8)8
- Tweens (9-12)3
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.
About Sound Detectives
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow Detective Hunch (Vinny Thomas) and his new sidekick Audie the Ear (Jess McKenna) as they solve sound mysteries and track down the nefarious Sound Swindler … all with a little help from LeVar Burton himself! Equal parts fun and informative, SOUND DETECTIVES encourages listeners to engage with the sound mysteries that surround us, while unlocking the door to people and cultures around the globe. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper, and help return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent!
Parent reviews (197)
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Pls make more!!!!!
It is so good i really enjoyed it and I am so sad it is over but I hope you can make another season soon
Box-Vengers yt · Aug 2026
More podcast episodes 😀😀😁👍
Please make more. And make them soon please. I loved them and I’m going to be sad if you don’t make more episodes of sound detectives, so please please please please please please please please please pretty please make more please.
Parker Pannell · Jul 2026
Perfect! Please add more🙏🏻🧥😍
Pls make another season! You say season 1 and because where there is season one there is season two. Get it?😁😂
Negin/Kathrine the Kat · Jul 2026
Please make more!
My kids (and even the adults) loved this podcast. I wish they would make more. My kids were entertained and it boosted problem solving skills. Please bring this back!!!
Hell0Pineapple · Jun 2026
LOVE THIS POD SO MUCH 🫶🏻🎆🌌💎🎁
Thank you so much for making this podcast please make a lot more of it for us! We really enjoy it so thank you for sharing it with us!!!!!
Emziezslays · Jun 2026
Make a new season
Plz make a new season
Plz create a new season · Jun 2026
Please do more!
Season 2 pls? My 5 yr old loved this it was a really cool fun show. We’re having a small meltdown right now because it’s over.
juliev11211 · Jun 2026
Is so good🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
More more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more Please!
Minecraft 33 · May 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 197 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Sound Detectives for?
Sound Detectives doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–8-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are Sound Detectives episodes?
Most episodes run about 35 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Sound Detectives any good?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 984 ratings, with 197 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Sound Detectives appropriate for kids?
Sound Detectives is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, funny, engaging.
Where can I listen to Sound Detectives?
Sound Detectives is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Sound Detectives?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 11 of the 93 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
12 to play, newest first
The Grand Opening
Jan 3, 2024 · 36 min
The sounds have been returned and everyone is in a festive mood for the museum's grand opening! But there's a sneaky rogue sound roving the halls... What could it be? Featuring: Nagin Cox Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-grand-opening
The Final Sound... Or Is it?
Dec 27, 2023 · 31 min
Only one slamming mystery sound left, but Hunch and Audie are at odds! Does the Sound Swindler deserve a second chance? Will they finish in time for LeVar’s grand opening gala? Featuring: OK Go Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-final-sound-or-is-it
The Confrontation
Dec 20, 2023 · 35 min
Hunch is ready to confront LeVar with his suspicions. Can Audie speak up, and be a good friend to LeVar AND a good sidekick to Hunch? Meanwhile, the team goes on an epic journey to track down the source of this haunting and melodic mystery sound. Featuring: Julianne Wilder Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-confrontation
On the Same Wavelength
Dec 13, 2023 · 37 min
Hunch and Audie go on a musical adventure and learn that hearing is a spectrum. Audie is in awe of how much – even as an ear – she still has to learn about what it means to be deaf and hard of hearing. LeVar learns something new, too, and wants to add a new exhibit to the museum. Featuring: Matt Maxey Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/on-the-same-wavelength
The Stake Out
Dec 6, 2023 · 36 min
On Hunch's suggestion, Audie snoops around LeVar's office and finds a crucial clue! Does LeVar know who stole the missing sounds? And what kind of rude noise is this week's mystery sound? Featuring: Dr. Ainissa Ramirez Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/the-stake-out
Hunch Has a Hunch
Nov 29, 2023 · 32 min
After his investigation, Hunch presents Audie with his... hunch. Audie doesn't want to believe his theory, but there is still a mysterious sputtering sound to return! LeVar seems troubled by a personal matter, but he won’t say what it is. Featuring: Anil Kumar Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/hunch-has-a-hunch
Audie’s Time to Shine
Nov 22, 2023 · 34 min
Hunch is ready to let Audie take the lead! Does Audie have what it takes to solve this menacing mechanical missing sound? Meanwhile, LeVar doesn’t seem interested in the latest Sound Swindler clues, but Hunch begins to have his suspicions about the identity of the culprit. Featuring: Nicole Doz and Anthony Innone Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/audies-time-to-shine
We're Gonna Be Famous
Nov 15, 2023 · 35 min
Detective Hunch is busy daydreaming about the glory that will come with solving the case and finding the Sound Swindler, but maybe there's more to solving a case than the fame. LeVar sends them a rhythmically crunchy mystery sound, and asks them to stay focused on the missing sounds. Featuring: Samin Nosrat Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/were-gonna-be-famous
Know-How vs. Know-Now
Nov 8, 2023 · 32 min
The Sound Swindler is still at large, and LeVar is anxious for help! Audie is a-buzz about the mystery sound, but Hunch insists that she needs some detective training first. Hunch knows just the thing: Detective Solvall's Handbook for Young Detectives! Featuring: Samantha Foxx Winship Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/know-how-vs-know-now
A Brand New Case
Nov 1, 2023 · 37 min
A mysterious phone call from famed inventor LeVar Burton ropes Detective Hunch into a new case: missing sounds! Hunch prefers to work alone, but when Audie the Ear turns up on his doorstep, he reluctantly teams up to solve their first bubbling sound mystery. Featuring: Beth Taylor Transcripts: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/post/a-brand-new-case
Breaking News: Season 1 Launches Next Week, 11/1!
Oct 25, 2023 · 5 min
A new sneak peek at Sound Detectives, coming November 1st! Sounds have mysteriously gone missing, and everyone is in a panic! Sound Detectives is a fun-filled comedy adventure for the whole family about the magic and mystery of sound. The world famous Detective Hunch teams up with a rookie named Audie – a three foot five inch, walking, talking human ear – to crack the case. They'll need to work together to identify the sounds and nab the nefarious Sound Swindler, all with a little help from LeVar Burton! Let's listen as Hunch and Audie first try this whole partnership thing on for size…
Coming Soon…Sound Detectives
Sep 11, 2023 · 2 min
LeVar Burton presents a serialized kids and family podcast about the mysterious case of missing sounds. Detective Hunch and his new sidekick, Audie the Ear, are on the case to get the world back its soundtrack. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper to return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent . . . all with some help from LeVar Burton himself!