There’s a new detective on the case! From The Kaboom Podcast comes a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part mystery series, “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice.” It's the story of a kid named Quentin Manning, a wannabe detective who doggedly investigates mysteries large and small at his middle school with his reluctant assistant Sam. Written by the beloved author, storyteller, musician, and two-time Grammy-winner Bill Harley, it's an adventure the whole family is sure to love.
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9 Aug 2024
Case File #15: The Case of the Missing Author
Quentin receives a long-awaited an answer from the author of his favorite detective series. But there's one last mystery for Quentin to solve: who is the true author of the Deke Benchley books?
The Case of the Missing Author was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plumb, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Lisa Valentine Clark as Gloria Dimwiddie, and Trent Reimschussel as Delivery Guy.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Jim Cassler, Charles Clarke, Hannah Everitt, and Luke Gunnerson.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
2 Aug 2024
Case File #14: The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part II
The investigation into the series of thefts at Marlowe Middle School takes our detectives to an unexpected place: the school dance.
The Case of the Rash of Robbings Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plumb, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia manning, Kris Peterson as Glaiolus Plum, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Bridger Nebeker, Hannah Everitt, Luke Gunnerson, and Dallin Nielson.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
26 Jul 2024
Case File #13: The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part I
A wave of thefts has hit Marlowe Middle School—paper clip dispensers, Mr. Clacker's computer mouse, Ms. Matisse's paint brush, even Mrs. Plum's plunger have gone missing! Our detectives zero in on the obvious suspects—the Bermick twins.
The Case of the Rash of Robbings Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Hannah Everitt.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
19 Jul 2024
Case File #12: The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part II
Another stakeout goes awry as our detectives Quentin and Sam continue to investigate the origin of the hallway graffiti.
The Case of the Grafittied Art Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Camrey Bagley Fox as Ms. Matisse, and Darci Ramirez as Stephanie.
The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Braden Haynie.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
12 Jul 2024
Case File #11: The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part I
Detectives Quentin and Sam start up a new case: who is covering the artwork in the school's hallways in graffiti?
The Case of the Grafittied Art Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Camrey Bagley Fox as Ms. Matisse, and Darci Ramirez as Stephanie.
The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Braden Haynie.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
5 Jul 2024
Case File #10: The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part II
Detectives Quentin and Same use some experimental (and curiously shaped) technology provided by Quentin's computer genius dad, Phinneas, to zero in on the computer-crashing culprit.
The Case of the Crashed Computers Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, and Ian Puente as Mr. Farquahr.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by James Call.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
28 Jun 2024
Case File #9: The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part I
Something (or someone?) is causing all of the computers at Marlowe Middle School to crash, and it's wreaking havoc on the heating, the between-class bells, and, worst of all, the lunch menu! Can detectives Quentin and Sam solve the mystery before Sam's beloved tater tots are replaced by (gulp!) chickpea curry?
The Case of the Crashed Computers Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, Hailey Nebeker as Miss Turbot, Stephanie Rollheiser as Mrs. Varnak, and Ian Puente as Mr. Farquahr.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kiplin Merrill.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
21 Jun 2024
Case File #8: The Case of the Smell of Music, Part II
Now that detectives Quentin and Sam have infiltrated the middle school band, can they solve the mystery of the terrible smell?
The Case of the Smell of Music Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Becca Hurley as Ms. Paradiddle and Lisa Valentine Clark as Gloria Dimwiddie.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Ashtyn Parkinson.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
14 Jun 2024
Case File #7: The Case of the Smell of Music, Part I
Our detectives take on a new mystery: why does it (literally) stink so bad whenever the middle school band plays?
The Case of the Smell of Music Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, and Becca Hurley as Ms. Paradiddle.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Mark Hansen.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
7 Jun 2024
Case File #6: The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part II
The viral dancing chipmunk video brings detectives Quentin and Sam closer to solving the mystery of the missing mascot head.
The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler, Ben Bagley as Coach Hurt, Dan Carlisle as Kevin, and Brian Tanner as Lunchroom Monitor.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kevin West.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
31 May 2024
Case File #5: The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part I
Our detectives take on a new mystery: what happened to the mascot's head? And is it possible that Dolores Kruppler, the cheerleader Quentin idolizes, has anything to do with the disappearance?
The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Joshua Foutz.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
24 May 2024
Case File #4: The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part II
Can Quentin and Sam survive the Closet of Punishment and successfully recover the stack of unfairly seized Invader Cards, or will Mr. Clacker find them first?
The Case of the Confiscated Cards Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne and Mr. Clacker, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, and Abe Charles as Billy.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Karly Wilson.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
24 May 2024
Case File #3: The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part I
Quentin and Sam take on their next case: retrieving a stack of valuable trading cards that the Bermick twins snatched from a fellow sixth grader. Sounds easy enough, but their quest to find the stolen goods leads them to a confrontation with a formidable new foe: Mr. Clacker, Vice Principal in Charge of Discipline.
The Case of the Confiscated Cards Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Kris Peterson as Gladious Plum, and Abe Charles as Billy.
The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Brandon Lewis.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
22 May 2024
Case File #2: The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II
In their quest to solve the mystery of the flattened tires, Quentin Manning and his trusty friend Sam go on their first stakeout in a less-than-glamorous location: inside the dumpster by the middle school bike rack.
The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne.
Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, and Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning.
Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice is a production of BYUradio.
22 May 2024
Case File #1: The Case of the Missing Tires
There’s a new detective on the case! From The Kaboom Podcast comes a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part mystery series, “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice.” It's the story of a kid named Quentin Manning, a wannabe detective who doggedly investigates mysteries large and small at his middle school with his reluctant assistant Sam. Written by the beloved author, storyteller, musician, and two-time Grammy-winner Bill Harley, it's an adventure the whole family is sure to love.
1 May 2024
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There’s a new detective on the case! The Kaboom Podcast is proud to present “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice,” a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part mystery series. It's the story of a kid named Quentin Manning, a wannabe detective who doggedly investigates mysteries large and small at his middle school with his reluctant assistant Sam. Written by the beloved author, storyteller, musician, and two-time Grammy-winner Bill Harley, it's an adventure the whole family is sure to love.
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