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Join host Mike Schubert as guests compete to solve children’s mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown, Scooby Doo, and more for charity! The winning contestant chooses the charity, and the prize pool is made up of the proceeds from the show’s Patreon account. Feel free to play along at home and put the pedal to the meddle!

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    • Jan 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES

    4.9 from 364 ratings Listeners of Meddling Adults that love the show mention: potterless, schubes, charity, multitude, game show, doo, mysteries, harry potter, mystery, mike, kid, super funny, cause, guess, answers, much fun, hopefully, idea, favorite podcasts, guests.


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    The Meddling Adults podcast is an absolute gem in the world of mystery-solving podcasts. Hosted by the hilarious Mike Schubert, this show brings together a fantastic blend of comedy, nostalgia, and brain-teasing puzzles that will have you hooked from the very first episode. No matter what mystery is presented, whether it be a Scooby-Doo case or an Encyclopedia Brown whodunit, each episode is always entertaining and leaves you craving for more. The chemistry between Mike and his guests is evident in the witty banter and clever guesses made throughout each investigation. Plus, the fact that they are playing for charity adds an extra layer of goodness to an already amazing podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The Meddling Adults podcast is the solvability factor. While some mysteries may be challenging, they are always within reach for listeners who enjoy unraveling clues and solving puzzles alongside the contestants. It's satisfying when you can piece together the solution before they do, but even when you're stumped, it's still enjoyable to follow along with their thought processes and see if your deductions align with theirs. Additionally, the variety of mysteries presented keeps things fresh and exciting. From classic childhood favorites like Scooby-Doo to lesser-known gems like Encyclopedia Brown, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

    If there were any minor downside to The Meddling Adults podcast, it would be that some episodes may not resonate as strongly with listeners who are not familiar with certain children's book series or TV shows featured on the show. While Mike does a great job providing context and background information, there might be moments where references or inside jokes may go over the heads of those who aren't well-versed in those specific stories. However, this drawback is easily outweighed by all the laughs and entertainment that this podcast consistently delivers.

    In conclusion, The Meddling Adults podcast is a must-listen for fans of comedy, nostalgia, and mystery-solving. Whether you're a longtime fan of Mike Schubert's work or just discovering this podcast for the first time, you won't be disappointed. The blend of humor, solvability, and charitable contributions make this show a standout in the podcasting world. So grab your detective hat and get ready to join in on the fun – you won't regret it!



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    The Case of the Wheelbarrows of Meat w/ Dara Ó Briain & Johnny Frohlichstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 63:29


    Dara Ó Briain, playing for Simon Communities of Ireland, and Johnny Frohlichstein, playing for The American Cancer Society, kick off this special early-release episode of Meddling Adults Season 5 with some Encyclopedia Brown mysteries! Can the Taskmaster become the mystery master? Find out on this week's Meddling Adults! Cases: The Case of the Explorer's map, The Case of the Book Burner, The Case of the Lazy Lion, The Case of the Red Roses Clues & Evidence: Famous Five, Enid Blyton, Hong Kong Phooey, Mad Men, scratch & sniff destructing books, Goodfellas, Sweeney Todd, massages, Wheelbarrows of Meat, 8 Mile, Lola the trapeze artist, The Patriot Act, lamp chains SEE DARA LIVE: https://daraobriain.com/#tour-dates — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Origins of Roger That w/ Meghan Fitzmartin & Felix Trench

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 63:41


    The Meddling Adults Season 4 finale is here! Meghan Fitzmartin, playing for the Organization for Autism Research, and Felix Trench, playing for Dementia UK, tackle some wacky problems from the American Girl Mini Mysteries series! Will Felix be at a disadvantage because he is British? Listen to find out!   Cases: The Cat's Away, Cousin Sam, Lost in the Library, The Butler Did It Clues & Evidence: DNA tests, VeggieTales, 90s kids, puberty, Roger That, crap pillows, idiot dads, science chefs, Flubber, Scweppe's, Panta Claus, Phyllis, Poirot's “Where Are My Keys?”, French Camp, meringue, dry paint, PlayStation Network — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: PATREON: patroen.com/meddlingadults ONE-TIME DONATIONS: paypal.me/meddlingadults WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Mystery of The Blob in Motion w/ The Super Carlin Bros.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 93:38


    Ben & J Carlin, both playing for Feeding Southwest Virginia in a bragging rights battle, tackle some Scooby Doo Mysteries with loads of plausible culprits! Will their sleuthing skills match their trivia skills? Will their deep diving history allow them to dive deep into the truth of the crime? Find out in this episode of Meddling Adults!   Cases: The Fast and the Wormious, A Scooby Doo Halloween, Wrestlemaniacs,   Clues & Evidence: Bedtime stories, bragging rights, Benoit Blanc, nursing churros, Enduroslam 5000, Mad Max: Scooby Doo, Alaskan Bull Worm, worm guys, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Mario Kart, benching 220, Y2K Energy, Petty Daphne, ruh-search, KISS, seat-fillers, scabs, red & white spiral cans, Vince McMahon,   Fred 220 compilation vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PkbuKI7lyg — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert  

    The Case of the Adopted Egg w/ Gabe Baker & Bettina Campomanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 62:22


    It's a musical battle! Gabe Baker, playing for The Center for Refugee Services, and Bettina Campomanes AKA Valiant Vermin, playing for For Our Farmers, take on some complex conundrums from the world of Encyclopedia Brown! Will their sleuthing skills match their melodic mastery? Listen and find out! Cases: The Case of Nemo's Tuba, The Case of the Toy Locomotive, The Case of the Black Horse, The Case of the Ring in the Reef Clues & Evidence: gossip, Wiz Khalifa, adults problems, Agent Cody Banks 2, Mystery Time & Architecture Corner, carousels, scuba-deep divable, tides concerns, too norma Stream Bettina's song I played: https://open.spotify.com/track/3xGk6qslEIF9MGEr7eaGje?si=ac58fa6d75bb419b Stream Gabe's song I played: https://open.spotify.com/track/1er7D7srRJ0u52uCtZambU?si=ac76afaeb98e427b — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: PATREON: patroen.com/meddlingadults ONE-TIME DONATIONS: paypal.me/meddlingadults  WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS  Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Search for Any Famous British Detectives w/ David K. Barnes & Beth Eyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 68:08


    It's a Wooden Overcoats battle! David K. Barnes, playing for Action Aid, and Beth Eyre, playing for Rainbow Migration, use their British, Sherlock-style sleuthing to some American Scooby Doo mysteries!  Cases: Gold Paw, E-Scream, A Terrifying Round with a Menacing Clown Clues & Evidence: Columbo, Fort Knox, Johnny Bravo, inverted commas, Gremlins, types of nerds, Todd Howard, zombie teenagers, Parker from Thunderbirds, the purity of gaming, Nice Rapids, John O'Hurley, Cougar Forrest, SpongeBob Squarepants, golf popcorn, arc welding, Vincent Van Ghoul, All the Beth you could ever want   Meddling Adults merch: www.meddlingadults.com/merch    — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: PATREON: patroen.com/meddlingadults ONE-TIME DONATIONS: paypal.me/meddlingadults  WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS  Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Case of the Word Dork w/ Ross Bryant & Amir Blumenfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 49:03


    Ross Bryant, playing for The Union Solidarity Coalition, and Amir Blumenfeld, playing for The National MS Society, kick off the second half of Meddling Adults Season 4 by solving crimes from Florida's most infamous fictional city, Idaville aka the home of Encyclopedia Brown! Will they meet his expansive knowledge, or will they look like buffoons? Find out by listening! Cases: The Case of the Gym bag, The Case of the Headless Ghost, The Case of the Vanished Sculpture, The Case of the Home Run Hitter Clues & Evidence: Basketball tips, backpage peekers, construction workers, Wayne Brady, The Simpsons, The Westing Game, PBS, baldsmen, Fight the Frizz, philatelist, Peanuts, Hershey tipping, *NSYNC, The Simpsons, memorabilia, cool nicknames, Nominative Determinism, Sean McVay — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: PATREON: patreon.com/meddlingadults ONE-TIME DONATIONS: paypal.me/meddlingadults WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    Meddling Adults Returns on October 18!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 1:16


    This Season 4B Trailer is here to inform you that SEASON 4B KICKS OFF IN ONE WEEK ON OCTOBER 17, 2023! Head on over to www.patreon.com/meddlingadults support our charitable efforts this season and get access to early, ad-free episodes! SEE YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FIRST OF FIVE BRAND NEW EPISODES!

    The Case of Enrollment at Frog College w/ Alex Bazeley & Bobby Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 57:12


    In a duel of the Tipping Pitches co-hosts, Bobby Wagner (playing for Pocket Change Pools) and Alex Bazeley (playing for Vocal New York) battle it out in a contest of solving Encyclopedia Brown Mysteries!    Cases: The Case of the Runaway Judge, The Case of the Umpire's Error, The Case of the Jumping Frogs, The Case of the Lawnmower Races   Clues & Evidence: Abigail Disney, mystery sausage, English garden maze experts, fellas, Burnin' Up, old nicknames, butts, figures of authority, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Cybertrucks, Marxism, Mad Max, The Prestige, wrenches   — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS  Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Mystery of Newark's Best Effort w/ Kyle Bandujo & Alex McDaniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 75:18


    Alex McDaniel, playing for the American Cancer Society, and Kyle Bandujo, playing for Blessing in a Backpack Boerne, tackle some intense Scooby Doo mysteries! The theme is origins, as we cover S1E1 of What's New Scooby Doo, as well as a mystery that covers the origin story of the Mystery Machine! Cases: There's No Creature like Snow Creature; Riva Was Ragas; It's Mean, It's Green, It's the Mystery Machine Clues & Evidence: Chris Klug, Kevin Michael Richardson, James Cameron's Avatar, ski resort first aid, one-thousand-million, Lucite, Newark, The Voice, Lindsay Pagano, Egyptian themes, hydraulics, Engelbert Humperdinck, turtleneck, Transformers, froyo, Mach 5, lead — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Questioning of the Existence of Clocks w/ Becca & Molly from Pod & Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 49:15


    This episode is Pod and Prejudice co-host duel, with Molly playing for NY Bully Crew and Becca playing for the Against Malaria Foundation, as they set out to solve American Girl Mini Mysteries! It's the first time we've ever covered this series on the podcast and it's absolutely delightful. Cases - The Original Boston Brooke, Play With Your Feud, Witch lady, Light Housekeeping Clues & Evidence - bullying politicians, hot stances, the Boxcar Children lore, the America Girl Store, IKEA, NYC moving, baseball ghosts, Hawaiian poke, Jane Austen, dragon bannisters, the Steph Curry of Podcasting WARM Domestic Violence Rescue: https://www.weallreallymatter.org/—Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below:WEBSITE: meddlingadults.comTWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadultsINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadultsFACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults —CREDITS Creator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon GrugleArt: Maayan Atias, Kelly SchubertWeb Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Mystery of Intercepting Fate w/ Caroline Moss & Sally Tamarkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 62:55


    Caroline Moss, playing for the Online Abortion Resource Squad, and Sally Tamarkin, playing for the Trans Justice Funding Project, go head-to-head to fight for labor rights and take down Big Carnival! Oh, they also solve some What's New Scooby Doo mysteries along the way.Cases - Roller Ghoster Ride, Toy Scary BooClues & Evidence - Parasailing coasters, MA colleges, gender-neutral names, Class Action Park, labor, Steeplechase, Big Carnival, safety heads, the WAP, intercepting fate, wire-cutters, foofaraw, fire ants, Law & Order SVUniversity—Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below:WEBSITE: meddlingadults.comTWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadultsINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadultsFACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults—CREDITSCreator/Host/Producer: Mike SchubertEditor: Brandon GrugleMusic: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon GrugleArt: Maayan Atias, Kelly SchubertWeb Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

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    The Case of the Smoking Bread w/ Adrian Frimpong & Adrien Pellerin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 58:10


    SEASON 4 IS FINALLY HERE! We kick things off with a hilarious episode featuring two of Mike's former improv teammates from college hunting for answers to Encyclopedia Brown mysteries. Adrian plays for Hearts and Bones, and Adrien plays for New Alternatives. It's a hoot and a half and it's the perfect way to begin this long-awaited season.Cases: The Case of the Peace Offering, The Case of the Masked Man, The Case of the Racing Reptiles, The Case of the Fake Soup CanClues & Evidence: Clothing pandering, Goosebumps, Australian carousels, Florida laws, circuit breakers, Cam Jansen, the smoking bread, Texas, international schools, $2 bills, Dutch philosophers, racing lizards, Pixar, Joy Chestnut, improv warmups, apple pie order, Family Feud—Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the charity pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below:WEBSITE: meddlingadults.comTWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadultsINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadultsFACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadultsPATREON: patreon.com/meddlingadults —CREDITSCreator/Host/Executive Producer: Mike Schubert Producer/Editor: Sherry Guo Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon GrugleArt: Maayan Atias, Kelly SchubertWeb Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    Meddling Adults Season 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 1:50


    On February 1st, 2023, Meddling Adults returns! Want to help us raise money for charity? Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/meddlingadults

    Season 4 Coming Feb. 1, 2023! What's in Store?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 6:53


    FIND OUT BY LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! A half-season debuts in 4 weeks! Want to help in the fundraising efforts? Join our patreon at www.patreon.com/meddlingadults! Want to learn more about what to expect from Season 4? Follow us on social media at one of the links below!Find Meddling Adults OnlineWEBSITE: www.meddlingadults.comTWITTER: www.twitter.com/meddlingadultsINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/meddlingadultsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/meddlingadultsPATREON: www.patreon.com/meddlingadults

    FEED DROP: Who Is the Most Heroic Animal of All Time? (“Head Heart Gut” Preview!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 88:29


    Welcome to Head Heart Gut, where the Multitude hosts argue about the best thingsusing our head, our heart and our gut. This is a supercut of the first three Best AnimalHeroes episodes, featuring Julia Schifini, Eric Schneider, and Jazza John!If you want to hear the judgment episode of this section, or get access to the years andyears of arguments — go to multicrew.club to join the Multicrew!

    Where is Meddling Adults Season 4?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 3:30


    IT'S IN PRODUCTION, I PROMISE. HERE'S AN UPDATE.   Support the patreon to help us raise charitable funds: www.patreon.com/meddlingadults

    Season 3 Charity Recap & Season 4 Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 4:41


    Fellow sleuths! It has been too long! Just wanted to pop in to say hello, give you a breakdown of how much we donated this year to our winning charities, and provide an update about the upcoming season of Meddling Adults. Thanks for sticking around, and I'm excited to begin work on Season 4!   Meddling Adults merch, including the high-quality video replay of our live show! https://store.dftba.com/collections/meddling-adults — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    LIVE SHOW ON 9/22 IN NYC & STREAMING! (Kelly Schubert vs. Johnny Frohlichstein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 1:54


    IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD, WE ARE DOING A MEDDLING ADULTS LIVE SHOW IN PERSON IN NYC (vax required) AND ALSO STREAMING EVERYWHERE (you should totally get a vax if you're able to). It's my wife vs. my best friend as they tackle 1 Encyclopedia Brown mystery, 1 Scooby Doo mystery, and 1 Shelby Woo mystery. GETTING SPICY! Tickets available at bit.ly/meddlingadultsnyc HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

    FEED DROP: The Newest Olympian Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 60:45


    MEDDLING ADULTS IS DOING A VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LIVE SHOW. INFO AT THE TOP OF THIS AUDIO! But also... in case you haven't heard, Mike is now making a podcast about Percy Jackson and the Olympians! This is a feed drop of episode 1. You can subscribe and listen to all future episodes by searching "The Newest Olympian" wherever you get your podcasts, or you can go to thenewestolympian.com!   MEDDLING ADULTS LIVE IN NYC & VIRTUAL: bit.ly/meddlingadultsnyc

    Season 3 Live Show & Fundraiser Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 5:07


    Mike provides an update about how much money we were able to raise for the winning charities of Season 3, who won the Season 3 fundraiser, and what lies ahead for Season 4. Also, WE ARE DOING A LIVE SHOW BOTH IN-PERSON IN NYC AND ALSO STREAMED VIRTUALLY! It'll be on 9/22/21 and you can get tickets at bit.ly/meddlingadultsnyc 

    Season 3 Fundraiser & Merch Announcements!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 4:05


    We've got new Meddling Merch, and you could win a Meddling Adults shirt if you are the lucky winner of our Season 3 fundraiser! To enter, simply contribute to our charity fund at paypal.me/meddlingadults where each dollar donated is one raffle ticket entry. Good luck! GET THE NEW SHIRT HERE! (or at meddlingadults.com/merch)

    Meddling Mailbag - Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 34:21


    Editor Brandon Grugle opens up the inbox with Schubes to answer listener questions about Season 3 of Meddling Adults! Naturally, we also talk about documentaries and give podcasting advice.   Mike's Kickstarter: bit.ly/modernmuckraker

    The Rare Corn Dealer Mystery w/ Megan Gailey & C.J. Toledano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 56:22


    Megan Gailey, playing for Fair Fight, and C.J. Toledano, playing for AAPI Women Lead, put their detective skills (and marriage?) to the test to crack some cases from The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo! This is our most elegant episode yet, as tea sandwiches and proper complimenting are discussed.   Cases: Tag, Not It; Fool’s Gold; The Egg Mystery Clues and Evidence: Around the Horn, anti-snack people, stray baseballs, alligators on the runway, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, cucumber sandwiches, DeShaun Stevenson   Sponsors: Blaseball - play today at blaseball.com!  Audible - Get a 30 day free trial here or by texting "meddling" to 500-500   — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    Throw Pitches, Not Punches w/ Rex Testarossa & Jonas Robinett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 41:31


    Rex Testarossa, playing for the Know Your Rights Camp, and Jonas Robinett, playing for the Asian American Advocacy Fund, not only tackle Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, but also LAFFY TAFFY RIDDLES! That's, right! The fan-favorite Laffy Taffy Lightning round is BACK, BAYBEE!   Cases: The Case of the Counterfeit Dough, The Case of the Astronaut Duck, The Case of the Lucky Catch Clues and Evidence: lasagna taste testers, SpaghettiOs, Thesaurus Black, Frodo, The Great British Bake-Off, Christie Croissant, bird facts, baseball architecture, hooligans, The Sopranos, Sponsors: Encyclopedia Wommanica - listen wherever you get your podcasts! Blaseball - Play absurd internet baseball at blaseball.com! — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert  

    The Mystery of Florida's Inevitability w/ Emma Sherr-Ziarko & Zach Libresco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 57:23


    Emma Sherr-Ziarko, playing for Power On, and Zach Libresco, playing for Buddy System, tackle mysteries from A NEW DETECTIVE TO MEDDLING ADULTS, Shelby Woo! We’ve got three action-packed mysteries to unravel, and these guests' determination to solve them is only met by their dedication towards showering each other in compliments. ​ Cases: The Itchy Shorts Mystery, The Big Cheese Mystery, The Haunted House Mystery   Clues & Evidence: Thanos, pole-vaulting, state names, Nickelodeon slime, The Hamburglar, The Masked Singer, Yo-Yo Gurti, New Girl, He Be G.B.

    There's No Drugs in Kickflips w/ Ashley Clements & Joey Richter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 61:38


    Joey Richter, playing for Feeding Texas, and Ashley Clements, playing for The Trevor Project, battle it out over some Scooby Doo mysteries! It's a Tin Can Bros. internal battle of the Solve It Squad!   Cases: San Franpsycho; Old Mexico, New Monster; Hi-Tech House of Horrors   Clues & Evidence: The Bailey School kids, Captain Underpants, Ryan Sheckler, The Wakumi, Free Solo, Pocohontas, the Spider-Man Multiverse, Wile E. Coyote, genius sleep, Etch-A-Sketch   Thanks to our sponsors: Magic Spoon - Click here for $5 off! Tab For A Cause - Raise money for charity here! — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    Deus Ex Encyclopedia w/ Ian Chillag & Mike Danforth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 57:33


    Ian Chillag, playing for Water Drop LA, and Mike Danforth, playing for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, put the pedal to the meddle to solve some Encyclopedia Brown mysteries! It’s a How To Do Everything reunion, so let’s see if “solve children’s mysteries” was one of the everything Mike and Ian taught us all how to do.    Cases: The Case of the Disgusting Sneakers, The Case of the Smugglers’ Secret, The Case of the Fireflies, The Case of the Violinist’s Chair,    Clues & Evidence: The Odelios, wonderful wordsmithery, embarrassing initials, Owl City, mousepads, Pamphlet Brown, German gumdröps, Field of Dreams, alternate tree names, anti-prodigies   — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    Mad Mike Fieri Road w/ Johnny Frohlichstein & Meghan Fruehauf

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 57:36


    Johnny Frohlichstein, playing for The Houston Food Bank, and Meghan Fruehauf, playing for New Story, duke it out in a contest to correctly crack the most cases from What's New Scooby Doo! It's best man vs. best woman in this edition of "Mike has two guests that are very near and dear to his heart face off on his podcast." Cases: Gentlemen, Start Your Monsters; Pompeii and Circumstance; Big Scare in the Big Easy Clues & Evidence: The Enduroslam 5000, The Proclaimers, JD Power & Associates, Smash Mouth, mansplaining, caesar salad, Jim Cummings, The Princess and the Fly — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert  

    The Case of the Costco of Diamonds w/ Sequoia Simone & Kim Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 57:25


    Kim Harris, playing for The Organization for Transformative Works, and Sequoia Simone, playing for The Trevor Project, further stoke their competitive friendship flames by battling it out over some Encyclopedia Brown mysteries! And true to form, they create new lore for everyone's favorite fictional town, Idaville, FL! Cases: The Case of the Fifth Word, The Case of the Rented Canoe, The Case of the Three Vans, The Case of the Missing Shopping Bag Clues & Evidence: Creating chaos, History of Mysteries, thinkin’ pants, Salt Lake Smelly, Mayor Capt. Pete, Victor Oladipo, Power Rangers, Badd by Ying Yang Twins ft. Mike Jones, skirt fashion shows, vague business, chess bullies — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Investigation of Pansexual High School w/ Anna Brisbin & Jackson Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 49:36


    Jackson Bird, playing for True Colors United, and Anna Brisbin aka BrizzyVoices, playing for the Midnight Mission, tackle some cases from a new detective to the Meddling Adults roster, Veronica Mars! Naturally, everyone shares high school stories. Spoiler alert: we're all GIANT nerds.   Cases: Betty and Veronica, Kanes and Abel's, Credit Where Credit is Due  Clues & Evidence: Riverdale, the PCH Biker Gang, Maronica Vars, goat stew, Doves vs. Dolphins, yellow vans, nerd scholarships, Paris Hilton   — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Mystery of Criss Angel: Mindfreak's Manhole w/ Chris Rankin & Ness Beecroft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 60:12


    Chris Rankin, playing for Transfiguring Adoption, and Ness Beecroft, playing for The Albert Kennedy Trust, duke it out over some cases from "What's New Scooby Doo?"! There's many things to say about this episode, but none are more important than alerting you that SMASH MOUTH IS FEATURED IN ONE OF THE MYSTERIES.   Cases: Recipe For Disaster, Ready to Scare, Reef Grief! Clues and Evidence: Florida positivity, "Munchville, OH", The Bailey’s Dynasty, Breaking Bad, Willy Wonka Impresario, La Machine Mystère , grotesques, The Producers, upside-down surfers, Clamalot — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor: Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    BALLOOOOON. w/ Jason Concepcion & Melissa Anelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 54:24


    Jason Concepcion (@netw3rk), playing for the LA Downtown Women’s Shelter, and Melissa Anelli (@melissaanelli), playing for Camp Kiwanis, kick off Season 3 of Meddling Adults by facing off to solve the most mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown! This is our most educational episode yet, as Jason shares the tale of Ming the Tiger, and both guests share the keys to good fish photography.   Cases: The Case of the Prized Pig, The Case of the Hard Luck Boy, The Case of the Albatross, The Case of the Painting Contest    Clues and Evidence: pig naming etiquette, barrels of money, Ming the Tiger, nuclear bubble gum, Encyclopedia Brown’s Oeuvre, Fish Photo 101, The West Wing, Modern Art teardown, 

    Meddling Adults Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 1:44


    SEASON 3 OF YOUR FAVORITE (or soon to be favorite) PODCAST DROPS ONE WEEK FROM POSTING, 2/3/21! Check out this trailer for clips from some upcoming episodes that will give you a clue as to who some of this season's new guests and new detectives.   Want to learn more about Meddling Adults? Head to our website, meddlingadults.com, or follow on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @MeddlingAdults!

    Season 2 Charity Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 3:06


    WE RAISED $1250 THIS SEASON! EACH CHARITY IS GETTING $125! THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE BY SUPPORTING VIA PATREON.COM/MEDDLINGADULTS AND PAYPAL.ME/MEDDLINGADULTS

    Meddling Mailbag - Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 29:37


    Meddling Adults' editor and sound designer, Brandon Grugle, joins Mike to answer questions from listeners! Though the questions are straightforward and most about the podcast and the mysteries series covered, Brando and Schubes find ways to go on the wildest of tangents from The West Wing to annoying recipe sites to THE CANTERBURY TALES?! It's a fun time. Also, THE SEASON 2 FUNDRAISER WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED!

    Season 2 Fundraiser Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 4:16


    YOU CAN WIN ONE OF TWO SIGNED BOOKS USED FOR MEDDLING ADULTS RESEARCH BY PARTICIPATING! To enter, donate to the Meddling Adults Charity Fund at paypal.me/MeddlingAdults. Each dollar donated is one entry, and two winners will be announced on our Meddling Mailbag episode on 12/2! GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR HELPING US RAISE EVEN MORE MONEY FOR CHARITY!   For more details on the fundraiser, head to meddlingadults.com/fundraiser

    The Mystery of Gendered Buttons w/ Melissa Anelli & Jordan Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 46:52


    Melissa Anelli, playing for Kamp Kiwanis, and Jordan Edwards, playing for the Nina West Foundation, are ready to manage some mischief in the form of Encyclopedia Brown mysteries! We recorded this one on the morning of Election Day, and you can tell we are all very happy to have but a brief distraction from what was the stressful start to a stressful week.    Cases: The Case of the Hilbert’s song, The Case of the Red Sweater, The Case of the Crowing Rooster, The Case of the Boy Juggler Clues & Evidence: Clarity, Election Day, frisking dreams, Mike’s hair process, Jacob Wahl, 1920s gangsters, Macklemore’s revitalization of the Thrift Shop industry, Lisa Perwinkle, Simon Peter, stage moms   — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor:Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    Scooby Doo and the Reverse Mermaids w/ Steven Parra & Salvatore Testa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 52:06


    Steven Parra, playing for RIP Medical Debt, and Salvatore Testa, playing for the SF Marin Food Bank, take part in the BACHELOR BATTLE AKA THE GROOMSMEN GAUNTLET AKA THE FRIEND FRENZY with some Scooby Doo mysteries! The reveals in these mysteries are so absurd that somehow Simple Plan being in an episode becomes mundane.    Cases: Farmed and Dangerous, Uncle Scooby and Antarctica, Simple Plan and the Invisible Madman Clues & Evidence: The farms of Arizona, chicken headphones, Scarecrow's Bat Cave, villain permanence, Living Off the Land, Nick Jonas, Creature from the Black Lagoon, zipless parkas, Simple Plan — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor:Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert    

    The Case of Something That Isn’t Nothing w/ Kevin T. Porter & Alyssa Esteban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 52:17


    Alyssa Esteban, playing for The One Love Foundation, and Kevin T. Porter, playing for G.L.I.T.S., do their darnedest to determine the doers of dastardly deeds in some Encyclopedia Brown mysteries! The mysteries flip from high stakes to seemingly mundane and our competitors flip from rivals to collaborators, but one thing remains constant: never stop thinking about Jason Derulo.   Cases: The Case of the Pantry Door, The Case of the Midnight Visitor, The Case of Missing Racquet, The Case of the Green Thermos Clues & Evidence: The Berenstain Bears Extended Universe, Hanging Chads, The Lord of the Flies, The Incredibles, Jason Derulo, the crimes of trusting and optimism, Florida Worm Sports, The Titanic, Fellowship — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor:Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

    The Mystery of The Loch Ness Monster's Extended Family w/ Caroline Crampton & Moiya McTier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 57:45


    Caroline Crampton, playing for Refuge, and Moiya McTier, playing for Fair Fight, take on the revamped Mystery Inc. in some whodunnits from What's New Scooby Doo! Trust me, you're going to want to bust out all your Hot Topic gear from middle school.   Cases: 3D-struction, She Sees Sea Monsters by the Seashore, The Unnatural   Clues & Evidence: Simple Plan, Casey Kasem, Dinosaur spirits, dope headstones, German cold opens, Angry Lapras, thrown burritos, the Atlanta Hawks' organist, Legally Blonde — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor:Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert  

    The Crimes of the Al Capone of Florida w/ Dr. Hannah McGregor & Vanessa Zoltan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 43:52


    Dr. Hannah K. McGregor, playing for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Center, and Vanessa Zoltan, playing for the Okra Project, talk LOADS of trash as they compete to solve mysteries from the pride of Idaville (the Pridaville?), Encyclopedia Brown! Come for the mysteries, stay for the stories about Mike’s grandpa.   Cases: The Case of the Hypnotism Lesson, The Case of the Parking Meters, The Case of the Broken Window Clues & Evidence: Hannah School, how to play the game, birds are spies, chivalry, The Pop Pop Mantle, Ginny Weasley, Lorenna Bobbitt, making muscles, cosplay, bread is softer than meat, GEICO Cavemen — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor:Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert  

    The Case of the Gilded Era of Content w/ Jordan Ligons & Bobby Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 49:56


    Jordan Ligons, playing for Black Women for Wellness, and Bobby Wagner, playing for The Okra Project, take on the Trenchcoat Twins: Mary Kate & Ashley! Many listeners have requested we do these Mary Kate & Ashley Detective Adventures and though I've had all the songs stuck in my head for the past few weeks, it was all worth it for this banger of an episode.   Cases: The Case of the Sea World Adventure, The Case of the Hotel Whodunnit, The Case of the Mystery Cruise   Clues & Evidence: Bubble Buddy, The Gilded Era of Content, Kevin Hart, Mission Impossible Rules, The Treehouse Industry, Mapquest, bird conspiracy theories, Suite Life on Deck — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer/Editor: Mike Schubert Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

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