May 2024

"The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury

The world's only time traveler finally reveals his secrets. "The Toynbee Convector" © 1983 by Ray Bradbury Content advisory: suicide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

43m 13s

Apr 2024

"The November Story" by Rebecca Makkai

A reality TV show producer tries to make love happen, on- and off-screen. “The November Story” is from MUSIC FOR WARTIME by Rebecca Makkai, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.Find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, ... Show More

49m 59s

Apr 2024

"She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos

Robotics, quick machines, fugitives -- none are exactly what they seem on the surface. Find more from the author at https://lyndsiekay.wordpress.com. And find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us f ... Show More

38m 33s

Mar 2024

LeVar Burton presents Sound Detectives

SOUND DETECTIVES is 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 th ... Show More

6m 55s

Nov 2023

Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton

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 ar ... Show More

9m 29s

Dec 2023

The Confrontation

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 Transc ... Show More

35m 13s

Nov 2023

We're Gonna Be Famous

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 sou ... Show More

35m 22s

Nov 2023

A Brand New Case

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 Taylo ... Show More

37m 5s

May 2024

It’s a mystery sound extravaganza!

Looking for some sneaky sound puzzles to solve? Tune in to our all-new mystery sound extravaganza! Join co-host Maggie as she listens to recordings of sounds from Brains On listeners – and tries to figure out what they are. You’ll hear Maggie and her brother Sam go head-to-head i ... Show More

32m 21s

Dec 2023

On the Same Wavelength

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. ... Show More

37m 24s

Aug 2023

S4E9: The Case of the Honeycomb

When the innovative 'vanilney' honeycomb goes missing, it's up to our dynamic detective duo, Snoop and Sniffy, to solve the puzzle. But they're not alone! With the help of Poot and the bees of Party Central, they'll navigate clues and embark on a thrilling battle of wits with som ... Show More

19m 54s

Sound Detectives! Episode 2