Heading down underground. For the first time in months, Cindy decides to visit The Tunnels. But she is still hesitant to make the trip. With all the spheres gone, the space is now without power or water and sits all but abandoned. What will she find in the labyrinth of corridors and chambers? Before she can answer that question though, she has to deal with Danny Hillcrest. It seems the would-be screenwriter is still trying to sell a rom-com script to the streaming services – with...

A missing jewel means it's mystery time! When a priceless sapphire goes missing, there's only one detective to call. But they aren't available, so Detective Haartte will have to do. In this episode you'll follow along as Middling Fair's top private eye arrives at the scene of the crime to make sure justice is served and the perpetrator gets the bill. There's only one problem – ever since the case of the Waffle Batter Sphere was solved, Haartte's ego has been out of control. Will it...

High hopes for a Hollywood hit Danny Hillcrest dreams of creating a blockbuster movie. But will that ever happen? After all, he has tried before. Who can forget his script for...uh...we forget. But maybe he'll pull it off this time. What do you think? In this episode you get to hear Danny's latest swing at getting invited to a high-powered meeting in Tinseltown. It's a pitch for one of those holiday rom com movies that seem to breed like reindeer. The format is so popular, he...

From Sphere to Eternity In the final chapter of our musical story, Brax Higgins has activated the mysterious Waffle Batter sphere. As a result, all the other spheres from The Tunnels have surrounded him, forming an impressive, whirling wall of light. It seems he may now have  unlimited power. Buzz "Scoop" Crackerjack Thomas tries to find out what the disgraced former Little Wicker Baskets executive plans to do. And Mayor Rory, along with a rather disgruntled mob, have arrived at One...

Get That Waffle! The final race to locate the Waffle Batter sphere is on! Those pesky evildoers, Brax Higgins and Bad Note Billy, were the first to arrive at One Pasta Place in Middling Fair. That gives them the advantage in the search. Uh oh! If they are the ones to find the sphere first, there's no telling what trouble they could unleash. Fortunately, Detective Haartte, General Kalamity, the Magenta Fedoras and the rest of the gang are on the case. But can they locate the two prison...

A Passage To Placeholder With Kipper and Mulligan now on the bus, and Old Porcupine in tow, Princess reaches the bottom of the road leading into Chasm Valley. That means it's time for Cindy to try to maneuver the vehicle through the unluckiest town in the tri-state area, Grassssssside Greene. But that's not the only problem. If the converted 1976 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle school bus makes it out of the danger zone, they still have to deal with Captain Broughha and the Magenta Fedoras...

The KRAWLR bump Cindy and Detective Haartte find themselves in last place in the race to find the Waffle Batter sphere. They now need to push Princess to the limit. But the road into Chasm Valley was not designed for buses traveling at high speeds. It is a series of hairpin turns leading from the rim to the valley floor. And rumblings coming from the converted 1967 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle school bus could mean trouble. Meanwhile, Kipper and Mulligan make their move to pass the KRAWLR....

Fool's Gold Rush It appears Brax Higgins may have figured out a way to get into Chasm Valley. But how? There is a huge police roadblock covering the one and only road into and out of the valley. Did Bad Note Billy give him some advice? That's doubtful. Regardless, if the disgraced former Little Wicker Baskets executive makes it through, he could get to the Waffle Batter sphere before anyone else. And that would be bad. Cindy and Detective Haartte have also almost reached the valley....

Serving Up Trouble Brax Higgins and Bad Note Billy are on the lose and headed for Chasm Valley. Cindy and Detective Haartte head back to Princess, the converted 1976 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle school bus, in an attempt to beat the evil-doers back to the Middling Fair. However, Captain Broughha and the Magenta Fedoras are standing right by the bus. Kipper and Mulligan are also getting ready to leave Carillon Historical Park. But now without causing a bit more trouble. Accidentally, of...

Hats Off To Haartte Cindy and Detective Haartte, as well as the group of artists, Mulligan, Kipper and Captain Broughha and the Magenta Fedoras have all arrived at the fabled Deeds Carillon. But, now that the massive bell tower stands before them, they seem clueless on how to proceed. That's not good. If Cindy and Detective Haartte can't locate the Waffle Batter sphere soon, there will be total chaos in Middling Fair. And Mayor Rory will have no choice but to shut down The Tunnels....

An Exclusive Chided Tour Mark Blumchen, honorary Mayor of Carillon Historical Park, invites everyone on a special "Carillon Day" tour of the grounds. In fact, it looks like the tour will be the only way anyone can get to the Deeds Carillon. Cindy and Detective Haartte believe the Waffle Batter sphere is located somewhere in the vicinity of the structure. But the tour guide, Casey Combs, appears to be having some issues. And she is not shy about sharing them. The tour group also...

The Band Played On And On Princess, the converted 1976 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle school bus, has finally reached the city limits of Dayton, Ohio. Now, Detective Haartte and Cindy have to try to lose the caravan or artists chasing the bus. It's a mad dash through the Gem City. In addition, Captain Broughha and the Magenta Fedoras have managed to break away from the convoy of other military vehicles and are in hot pursuit of Princess. Lending their voices in this episode are Bonnie...

A Recalculated Risk Buzz and General Kalamity argue over the best location to search for the Waffle Batter sphere. That is, until someone else steps in as the voice of reason. Cindy and Detective Haartte turn the bus around, headed towards the new destination. But it's only a matter of time until the group of artists, including Kipper, Mulligan and Goggles catch on. Likewise for Captain Broughha and the Magenta Fedoras. Can Princess stay ahead of the pack and get to the sphere...

Big Trouble in Little Detroit Cindy and Detective Haartte have concluded that Princess, the converted 1976 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle school bus, is headed in the wrong direction. They reason that the Waffle Batter sphere is not at Niagara Falls. Seeking help, they contact General Kalamity and Buzz "Scoop" Crackerjack Thomas to figure out what to do. Somehow, the solution involves a flashback to our 2020 Podcast-a-Day story. Buzz also speaks with Warden Dr. Dewayne Churr.  Lending...

Bordering on Bewilderment At last! The tanker truck has arrived and the Ottertown Truck Stop has gas again. Now, Captain Broughha is intent on having the KRAWLR be first in line to get it refilled – even though he was the last to arrive at the station. Meanwhile, on board Princess, the converted 1976 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle school bus, Cindy and Detective Haartte discuss the mission to locate the Waffle Batter sphere. They examine the evidence they have and come to a shocking...

Rock and Ruse While waiting for gas to arrive at the Ottertown Truck Stop, everyone finds themselves in the station's so-called "De-luxe Parking Lot." That includes the artists and their odd art-project vehicles, Goggles, Kipper, Mulligan and, now. Captain Broughha and the Magenta Fedoras. This could get messy. But, rather than trying to hide, Goggles suggests they openly share everything they know about the golden sphere with Broughha. That doesn't sound like a very good...

This Stop Is The Pits The band of artists pursuing Princess have pulled off the highway. Their makeshift vehicles were not designed for long-range shenanigans. What they need is a place to gas up and go. However, what they find is the Ottertown Truck Stop. And this place is putting out a very creepy vibe. Have the artists painted themselves into a corner? A corner full of monsters?  Lending their voices in this episode are Bonnie Kenderdine as the Snow Globe Artist; John Bell,...

That Empty Feeling Mayor Rory pays an unannounced visit to The Tunnels. He is looking for a status update on the search for the Waffle Batter sphere. He is desperate to have the power and water problems in Middling Fair resolved. People are beginning to complain very loudly. And, the pressure of dealing with the constant power cuts seems to be affecting Mayor Rory in a rather odd way. Derrick steps in and explains what is happening to both the town and the Mayor. Lending their...

Too-Much-Talk Radio Deep within The Tunnels, trouble is brewing. Captain Broughha and the rest of the Magenta Fedoras have made it to the library. They are searching for the books that detail everything about the amazing spheres that power every aspect of the underground facility. But Broughha, Chief and 10 Toes soon get some more information, from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, Kipper and Mulligan speak with Goggles, as the convoy of artists continues to pursue...

Kipper loses control Princess, the 1976 Tiara Megacoach tri-axle former school bus, is still headed away from Chasm Valley on a mission. Fortunately for Cindy and Detective Haartte, General Kalamity left his gear on board the bus. They find his special long-range walkie talkie and are able to contact the rest of the team in The Tunnels. They learn that Princess is being followed! A group of artists, driving every sort of weird, rickety vehicle, have decided to follow Princess. Each of...

Berating Buzz It's time to get back to the search for the Waffle Batter sphere. As Act II opens, Cindy and Detective Haartte are racing out of Chasm Valley. Meanwhile, Captain Broughha and the rest of the Magenta Fedoras are trying to make their way into The Tunnels. They are blocked by all the artists with motorized contraptions trying to get out of the underground passageways. What a mess! And Buzz "Scoop" Crackerjack Thomas is to blame for half the chaos. He made the mistake of...

Unrelated to anything With Act I over and Act II yet to begin, that leaves us at intermission. But don't go running to the lobby for overpriced drinks and snacks just yet. We're giving you an interlude. A strange interlude. Clinton has invited Bonnie to join him in performing a classic comedy routine. Naturally, things will not go well. But that's half the fun, isn't it? After you have a listen, feel free to head to the concession stand.    Lending their voices in this episode...

Going for the gold The end of Act I has arrived. With the fate of The Tunnnels on the line, the soldier has the KRULR, better known simply as "Princess," ready to roll. The bus will take the gang in search of the Waffle Batter sphere. But Cindy is reluctant to leave. It seems she has made a promise that she's determined to keep. Elsewhere in The Tunnels, Buzz "Scoop" Crackerjack Thomas is busy with his own extremely over-complicated task. And Old Man Spooner makes a shocking discovery...

The Princess and the Governor It looks like Captain Broughha has begun to make his move. The KRAWLR assault vehicle has taken up position right outside the entrance to The Tunnels. Or at least the corridor that leads to The Tunnels. Meanwhile, Cindy has asked another person for help in the search for the Waffle Batter sphere. This thing appears to be becoming the worst-kept secret in Middling Fair! But, while the gang has to wait for Princess to arrive at the library end of The...

A Towering Connection Even though Brax Higgins didn't give Buzz and Haartte much to go on, everyone needs to take their best guess at deciding where to go to search for the Waffle Batter sphere. After all, time is running out. Mayor Rory had only given Cindy a few days to correct the power and water problems the other spheres are causing. Locating the Waffle Batter sphere is critical to saving both The Tunnels and Middling Fair. But, before Buzz can join Cindy and Detective Haartte,...