The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
by GZM Shows
From the publisher
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a mystery adventure show for kids that the whole family will enjoy. In the show, eleven-year-old Mars Patel and his pals Caddie, JP, and Toothpick must band together to discover why kids are going missing at H.G. Wells Middle School.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 169 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 169 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 387 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop9
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- “I’m so happy that we finally get to know Aurora’s voice in season 2 episode: Aurora.”
- “And for the record, STOP COMPLAINING "eww they changed the voices" like obviously there's this really common thing called puberty?”
- Kids ask to replay it7
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- “This is literally the best book ever I’ve been listening to this podcasts over and over again and the fact that mars was in that computer simulation was crazy and Epica being pr…”
- “This is a very very very very very very very very very very awesome podcast because it is a very good mystery and sci-fi kind of podcast that has many episodes and seasons that…”
- Great for car rides5
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- “I listened to on a road trip for six hours strait i was super sad when it ended!!!!”
- “I was on a road trip and I have brother😒🙄😑 and this podcast and six minutes saved me.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop28
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- “By the final season I find that they loose the plot of the entire storyline.”
- “I would be really happy with either a season 4, or an entirely new show that acts as the sequel with Mars as an adult or a prequel where we explore Oliver Pruitts story and chil…”
- Mystery & problem solving13
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- “This show is so good I love it so much and I like her there’s a mystery a little bit of like a creepy vibe Spot the difference 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😃😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀…”
- “All of us love the mystery and peicing it together!”
- Science & STEM9
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- “I listen to it all the time please make a new season where the parents disappear to a planet called Uranus I would love it if you could”
- “I also looooveee the space-y, science-y music!”
- Humor & silliness7
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- “Creepy and funny.”
- “Give a laugh-cry emoji out if u agree and a thumbs down if you don’t 😂😂😂 I almost cried when they said goodbye in s1 ep10”
- Animals & nature4
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- “Loving it so far just getting confused but also love six minutes and finding Mother Nature if you like this check that out ( by gzm shows as well )”
- “I’m starting Treasure Island 2020, after that, Mother Nature, and Adventurous Dad Update: it’s November 2024 and my new list is 6 minutes, Remy’s life, Nightingale, Iowa Chapman…”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EngagingTop7
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- “I love this podcast, it’s so interesting and engaging!”
- “I was so hooked and I loved it.”
- Funny7
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- “Creepy and funny.”
- “Give a laugh-cry emoji out if u agree and a thumbs down if you don’t 😂😂😂 I almost cried when they said goodbye in s1 ep10”
- Exciting6
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- “It’s so suspenseful, mysterious, and exciting.Please make a season four!!!”
- “This was the most suspenseful exciting greatest podcast I’ve ever listened to would you pls pls pls pls pls make more”
Who's actually listening
From the 4 reviews that name a child's age.
- Tweens (9-12)3
- Early elementary (6-8)1
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About The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a mystery adventure show for kids that the whole family will enjoy. In the show, eleven-year-old Mars Patel and his pals Caddie, JP, and Toothpick must band together to discover why kids are going missing at H.G. Wells Middle School. Tech billionaire Oliver Pruitt, founder of the mysterious school, Pruitt Prep, may have a thing or two to say about their quest and where it will lead. Will it be, as he is fond of saying, To the Stars? For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMShows.com .
Parent reviews (387)
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#TotheStars!
OMG is a i listen to it while im studying and love it. Creepy and funny. Like pls can we get a 📺 show and another season pls!!??🥺🥺
#echo🧋🎧🧸🎵 · Oct 2026
Tv show tv show
Can we please have a TV show and season four?👍🏼📺
Smokedoggydawg · Oct 2026
Six minutes is better(IMHO)
Lostgamer6437 Is that True.SO GOOD THOUGH!
Brynleigh Pasternak · Sep 2026
please make a show about this🫸🫷🫸🫷🫸🫷🫸🫷
🚀☄️
Nnokktt · Sep 2026
To the stars
To the stars lol also Pruitt prep is actually a website
lostgamer6437 · Sep 2026
LOVEE THIS
PLEASE MAKE THIS A SHOW!!!! It’s awesome and I really want to be able to listen as well as see it! Anyone who agrees do a spaceship emoji and a comet emoji 🚀☄️ CANT STOP WATCHING!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
CALL- INS · Sep 2026
Mars Patel
Pls make series 4🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌
Make series 4 · Sep 2026
Love this!! To the stars! ⭐️
I love this podcast sm!! Pls continue adding episodes. Omg its soo interesting (not in a bad way) anways bye!!
Itzzjade1426 · Sep 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 387 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel for?
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 6–12-year-olds, most often tweens (9-12) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel episodes?
Most episodes run about 18 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel any good?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 6,598 ratings, with 387 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel appropriate for kids?
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as engaging, funny, exciting.
Where can I listen to The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel?
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 9 of the 169 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
31 to play, newest first
The Music of Mars Patel
Sep 20, 2021 · 60 min
We get a lot of requests from listeners who want to know where they can hear the Mars Patel music all by itself! So we decided to release an episode that takes a look behind how the music for the show is created. Mars Patel co-creator Chris Tarry takes you behind the music he creates with his musical partner Shawn Pierce, and then lets you hear all the music all by itself in one big chunk. So hold on to your hats, it’s a deep dive not only into the music of Mars Patel, but the secrets behind the music for some of your favorite TV shows and Movies. Great listening for the entire family! This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E10: The End
Jul 23, 2021 · 42 min
In this thrilling series finale, Mars and his friends finally learn the shocking truth and face a choice that will affect the fate of Earth.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E9: Pruitt Prep
Jul 22, 2021 · 18 min
Mars, Caddie, JP, and Toothpick embark on one last adventure to save the ones they love...and maybe the whole world.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E8: The Fall of the Mars Colony
Jul 21, 2021 · 17 min
When the walls come tumbling down, Caddie and Mars and his friends must leave what they worked so hard to build and face an uncertain future.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E7: Return of the Martian
Jul 20, 2021 · 18 min
Mars winds up on familiar terrain, and in the middle of an interplanetary crisis. Can an old nemesis help him and his friends save the day?This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E6: In The Dark
Jul 19, 2021 · 20 min
As the kids of Earth face a very dark reality, Caddie and Julia discover a familiar landmark on Mars.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E5: Connections
Jul 16, 2021 · 23 min
Mars reconnects with lost friends as he loses contact with someone special. Aurora makes a bold power play – with life-threatening consequences.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E4: Discovery
Jul 15, 2021 · 18 min
Mars goes exploring and stumbles upon someone close to him… as his friends on the red planet make a universe-changing discovery.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E3: Neverland
Jul 14, 2021 · 25 min
JP and Toothpick introduce Mars to a world run by kids, but darkened by a deep mystery. Mars follows an important clue to find something completely unexpected.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. ...SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E2: Unreal
Jul 13, 2021 · 18 min
In a world growing increasingly strange, Mars must break free from his friends, and a mysterious force, to get back home.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S3 E1: The Unexplainable Reappearance of Mars Patel
Jul 12, 2021 · 30 min
After over a year lost in space, Mars Patel goes back to the beginning and finds himself in a wonderful new life that feels too good to be true.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 E10: See You In The Stars
Jul 9, 2021 · 28 min
A revelation rocks Mars to his core and threatens to separate the group forever.This Peabody Award-winning serial mystery is beloved by families and classrooms all over the world. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com....SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS AND DISCOUNTS:Tons of thanks to QUINCE for all their support.Go to quince.com/marspatel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.