Meddling Adults

Meddling Adults

Mike Schubert

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! Season 4 releases on 2/1/23 and is produced by Mike Schubert and Sherry Guo.

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

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

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 RosesClues & Evidence: Famous Five, Enid Blyton, Hong Kong Phoo

Jan 18, 2024 • 1:00:59

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

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

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, Flubb

Nov 15, 2023 • 1:03:40

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

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

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, nurs

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:33:37

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

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

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

Nov 1, 2023 • 1:02:21

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

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

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 S

Oct 25, 2023 • 1:08:07

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

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

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 Hit

Oct 18, 2023 • 49:02

Meddling Adults Returns on October 18!

Meddling Adults Returns on October 18!

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2023 • 1:16

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

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

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

Mar 4, 2023 • 57:11

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

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

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 resor

Feb 23, 2023 • 1:15:18

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

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

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

Feb 15, 2023 • 49:14

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

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

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 Boo Clues & Evidence - Parasailing coasters, MA colleges, gender-neutral names, Class Action Park, labor, Steeplechase, Big Carnival, safety heads, the WAP, intercepting fate

Feb 8, 2023 • 1:04:24

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

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

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 Can Clues & Evidence: Clothing

Feb 1, 2023 • 59:39

Meddling Adults Season 4 Trailer

Meddling Adults Season 4 Trailer

On February 1st, 2023, Meddling Adults returns! Want to help us raise money for charity? Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/meddlingadults Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023 • 1:49

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

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

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 Online WEBSITE: www.meddlingadults.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/meddlingadults PATREON: www.patreon.com/meddlingadults

Jan 5, 2023 • 6:52

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

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

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!

Aug 30, 2022 • 1:28:29

Where is Meddling Adults Season 4?

Where is Meddling Adults Season 4?

IT'S IN PRODUCTION, I PROMISE. HERE'S AN UPDATE.   Support the patreon to help us raise charitable funds: www.patreon.com/meddlingadults Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2022 • 3:29

Season 3 Charity Recap & Season 4 Update!

Season 3 Charity Recap & Season 4 Update!

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 p

Jan 5, 2022 • 4:40

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

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

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! — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer/Editor: Mike Schubert Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Ati

Sep 16, 2021 • 1:54

FEED DROP: The Newest Olympian Episode 1

FEED DROP: The Newest Olympian Episode 1

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

Sep 8, 2021 • 1:00:45

Season 3 Live Show & Fundraiser Updates!

Season 3 Live Show & Fundraiser Updates!

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 — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer/Editor: Mike Schubert Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert Show

Jul 21, 2021 • 5:06

Season 3 Fundraiser & Merch Announcements!

Season 3 Fundraiser & Merch Announcements!

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) — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer/Edtior: Mike Schubert Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert Show c

May 26, 2021 • 4:04

Meddling Mailbag - Season 3

Meddling Mailbag - Season 3

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 — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer/Editor: Mike Schubert Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert Show created by Mike Schubert for Multitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.

Apr 28, 2021 • 34:20

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

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

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,

Apr 7, 2021 • 57:51

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

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

Rex Testarossa, playing for the Know Your Rights Camp, and Jonas Robitnett, playing for the Asian America Advocacy Fund, not only tackle Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, but also LAFFY TAFFY RIDDLES! That's right, the fan-favorite Lafft 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 Croiss

Mar 31, 2021 • 41:30

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

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

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 H

Mar 24, 2021 • 57:23

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

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

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 -

Mar 17, 2021 • 1:01:37

Deus Ex Encyclopedia w/ Ian Chillag & Mike Danforth

Deus Ex Encyclopedia w/ Ian Chillag & Mike Danforth

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: T

Mar 10, 2021 • 57:32

Mad Mike Fieri Road w/ Johnny Frohlichstein & Meghan Fruehauf

Mad Mike Fieri Road w/ Johnny Frohlichstein & Meghan Fruehauf

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 &amp

Mar 3, 2021 • 57:35

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

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

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 My

Feb 24, 2021 • 58:54

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

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

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 Hil

Feb 17, 2021 • 49:35

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

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

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 Imp

Feb 10, 2021 • 1:00:11

BALLOOOOON. w/ Jason Concepcion & Melissa Anelli

BALLOOOOON. w/ Jason Concepcion & Melissa Anelli

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 Painti

Feb 3, 2021 • 54:23

Meddling Adults Season 3 Trailer

Meddling Adults Season 3 Trailer

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. — 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: twit

Jan 27, 2021 • 1:43

Season 2 Charity Update

Season 2 Charity Update

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 — 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: f

Dec 30, 2020 • 3:05

Meddling Mailbag - Season 2

Meddling Mailbag - Season 2

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! — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, beco

Dec 2, 2020 • 29:36

Season 2 Fundraiser Announcement!

Season 2 Fundraiser Announcement!

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 — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize po

Nov 18, 2020 • 4:15

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

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

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 &

Nov 11, 2020 • 46:51

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

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

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 C

Nov 4, 2020 • 52:05

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

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

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 Gre

Oct 28, 2020 • 52:16

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

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

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 Blond

Oct 21, 2020 • 57:44

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

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

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, chivalr

Oct 14, 2020 • 43:51

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

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

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: B

Oct 7, 2020 • 49:56

The Mystery of the Co-Ed Bowling Dynasty w/ Dottie James & Mischa Stanton

The Mystery of the Co-Ed Bowling Dynasty w/ Dottie James & Mischa Stanton

Dottie James, playing for the OCD-UK Foundation, and Mischa Stanton, playing for Sunrise Movement, square off (in an incredibly sportsmanlike manner) to solve Clue Jr. mysteries as well as THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED LIGHTNING ROUND RIDDLES. OOOOOOOH. WHAT EVER COULD THEY BE?! Cases: The Case of the Missing Mittens, The Case of the Birthday Bang, The Case of the Wild Goose Chase Clues & Evidence: a terrible cat, very specific childhoods, alien eggs, cake & stuff, Mean Girls, defeating geese,

Sep 30, 2020 • 45:34

The Case of the Great Exposure for You w/ Sarah Shachat and Zach Valenti

The Case of the Great Exposure for You w/ Sarah Shachat and Zach Valenti

Sarah Shachat, playing for The Okra Project, and Zach Valenti, playing for The Innocence Project, go toe-to-toe to tackle tricky tales from Encyclopedia Brown! In a beautiful coincidence, all of the mysteries that made the cut this episode deal with fashion. It's our most stylish episode yet! Spiffy! Cases: The Case of the Worn-Out Sayings, The Case of the Skunk Ape, The Case of the Window Dressers, The Case of the Silver Dollar Clues & Evidence: Grey’s Anatomy, Green Eggs and Ham, Alaska

Sep 23, 2020 • 44:04

VENICE CRIME. w/ Briggon Snow & Jordan Adika

VENICE CRIME. w/ Briggon Snow & Jordan Adika

Briggon Snow, playing for The Trevor Project, and Jordan Adika, playing for Mermaids, tackle some wildly entertaining mysteries from Scooby Doo. The gang gets INTERNATIONAL, as one mystery takes place in Turkey and another in Italy! Cases: The Tar Monster, The Menace in Venice, The Creepy Creature of Vulture's Claw Clues and Evidence: The Snowflake Duo, female anatomy experts, Richard Nixon: voice actor, Uncharted, Applebee’s, Italian stereotypes, Professor Salami, molotov cocktails — Thanks

Sep 16, 2020 • 53:16

The Case of the Ghost's Dry Cleaning Bill w/ Bayana Davis & Robyn Jordan

The Case of the Ghost's Dry Cleaning Bill w/ Bayana Davis & Robyn Jordan

Bayana Davis, playing for People's Breakfast Oakland, and Robyn Jordan, playing for Hopalong Animal Rescue, kick off Season 2 by competing to solve mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown! Will these two co-workers/co-hosts/family members play nicely? No. Will teeth be mentioned in this episode? OBVIOUSLY. THIS *IS* AN ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN EPISODE OF MEDDLING ADULTS AFTER ALL! Cases: The Case of the Two-Timer, The Case of the False Teeth, The Case of the Dog Paddle Derby, The Case of the Lady Ghost Cl

Sep 9, 2020 • 43:46

Meddling Adults Season 2 Trailer

Meddling Adults Season 2 Trailer

On September 9th, we put the pedal BACK ON THE MEDDLE, BAYBEE! — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Editor:Brandon Grugle Music: Bettina Campomanes, Brandon Grugle Art: Maayan Atias, Kelly Schubert Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert Show created by Mike Schubert for Multitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2020 • 1:26

Season 1 Charity Recap

Season 1 Charity Recap

This season we raised $750 for 10 truly fantastic organizations. In this episode, we're discuss all of the charities contestants played for in Season 1. Check out the links below to learn more! (I ALSO ANNOUNCE THE SEASON 2 START DATE AT THE END) RAICES https://www.raicestexas.org/ LGBTQ Center of Cleveland https://lgbtcleveland.org/ The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ ACLU https://www.aclu.org/ City Harvest https://www.cityharvest.org/ North Brooklyn Angels https://www.northbr

Aug 26, 2020 • 16:27

Season 1 Fundraiser Winners Announcement & More!

Season 1 Fundraiser Winners Announcement & More!

Mike announces the winners of the season 1 fundraiser, thanks all of you lovely listeners, and teases info about season 2! Tune in next week for when Mike gives info on all of the season 1 charities! — 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.co

Aug 19, 2020 • 5:37

Meddling Mailbag - Season 1

Meddling Mailbag - Season 1

We can't just leave this feed like a cold case, we gotta give you that sweet, sweet audio content. In this bonus episode, Mike is joined by Multitude's Brandon Grugle to answer questions from YOU LOVELY LISTENERS! From the show's creation to how the show is made to which detective would win in a brain fight, this mailbag episode covers it all. Hope you enjoy! — 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

Aug 5, 2020 • 48:41

What's Next for Meddling Adults?

What's Next for Meddling Adults?

Oh you thought we were done with season one, but much like a video game player while the game is saving, I CAN'T QUIT YOU! Here's a quick update about what's to come in between seasons 1 and 2, as well as a FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCEMENT WHERE YOU CAN WIN A SIGNED BOOK WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY! To learn more, go to meddlingadults.com/fundraiser Thanks for listening, and see you in two weeks! — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of o

Jul 22, 2020 • 5:05

The Case of the Transitive Property of Insults w/ Adam Mamawala & Kyle Bandujo

The Case of the Transitive Property of Insults w/ Adam Mamawala & Kyle Bandujo

Adam Mamawala, playing for The Black Women's Health Imperative and Kyle Bandujo, playing for Blessings in a Backpack, join to conclude season 1 with some of the hardest Encyclopedia Brown mysteries yet! We also create multiple fictional baseball teams in this one. Clues & Evidence: The Idaville Murder Hornets, trash pandas, Thomas Jefferson, Dewey Decimal System Power, worm fiddling, ESPN12, Season 8 of The Office, The Torture Chamber of Dr. LeFarge, Vampire Jazz, Knock on Wood by Amii Stew

Jul 15, 2020 • 55:00

The Mystery of How to Pronounce "Museum" w/ Barb & Joel Schubert

The Mystery of How to Pronounce "Museum" w/ Barb & Joel Schubert

Mike's parents, Barb (playing for The Jeremy Fund) and Joel Schubert (playing for The Houston Food Bank), face-off in a contest of solving mysteries from new kid detectives, the Clue Crew from Clue Jr.! Come for the Schubert family stories, stay for Barbara sharing the heartwarming tale of how she convinced Mike to get more into reading as a kid. Cases: The Case of the Missing Cake, The Case of the Movie Madness, The Case of the Missing Cat, The Case of the Dinosaur Disaster Clues & Evidence:

Jul 8, 2020 • 39:21

The Case of the Hurt People Hurting People Who Hurt People w/ Hey Riddle Riddle

The Case of the Hurt People Hurting People Who Hurt People w/ Hey Riddle Riddle

Erin (playing for BEAM), Adal (playing for Asata's Daughters), and JPC (playing for Chicago Freedom School) from Hey Riddle Riddle enter the fray and test their wits against our most riddle-esque detective, Encyclopedia Brown! These three are improv comedians and Mike has been itching to do more improv for a while, so the bits flow like wine freshly cracked from a vat. (That'll make sense after you listen to the ep) Cases: The Case of the Gnome’s Beard, the Case of the Missing Ring, the Case of

Jul 1, 2020 • 50:36

The Mystery of the Undying Love for EDM w/ Helen Zaltzman & Martin Austwick

The Mystery of the Undying Love for EDM w/ Helen Zaltzman & Martin Austwick

Helen Zaltzman, playing for The Howard League, and Martin Austwick, playing for Women for Refugee Women, join to solve mysteries from a NEW KID DETECTIVE, Cam Jansen! The phrase "an insatiable appetite for balls" is said during this episode, so do with that what you will. Also if you hate puns, burn this episode immediately and run away. Cases: The First Day of Camp Mystery, The Basketball Mystery, It’s a Raid! Clues & Evidence: Calvin Harris, Zac Efron, Gandalf, Farther Corn, porkroll, Fran p

Jun 24, 2020 • 48:07

Scooby Doo and Stonehenge's Running Track w/ Hal Lublin & Gabriel Urbina

Scooby Doo and Stonehenge's Running Track w/ Hal Lublin & Gabriel Urbina

Hal Lublin, playing for The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Gabriel Urbina, playing for the Black Movement Law Project, join int he most bonus point-filled episode yet to catch some crooks in three Scooby Doo mysteries! Just remember, the "L" stands for "mystery." Cases: Go Away Ghost Ship, The Diabolical Disc Demon, The Warlock of Wimbledon Clues & Evidence: Gritty reboots, Robert Frost, The Optimized Newspaper, Funky Winkerbean, night breakfast, Flatline

Jun 17, 2020 • 57:51

The Case of the Pangea Summer Home w/ Jeffrey Cranor & Kristen DiMercurio

The Case of the Pangea Summer Home w/ Jeffrey Cranor & Kristen DiMercurio

Jeffrey Cranor, playing for Never Again Action, and Kristen DiMercurio, playing for The Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund, take us back to Idaville to solve more mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown! This episode is filled with powerful statements such as “If we eradicated all thoughts about what distance is, every home is a beachfront home,” and “Soup does take a while to make.” Cases: The Case of the Ginger Ale, The Case of the Frightened Playboy, The Case of the Mysterious Mugging, The Case

Jun 10, 2020 • 47:20

The Stare of the Stoner Dog w/ Paul Bae & Kelly Schubert

The Stare of the Stoner Dog w/ Paul Bae & Kelly Schubert

Paul Bae, playing for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, and Kelly Schubert, playing for UNICEF: Love Myself, join to tackle mysteries from the pride of River Heights: Nancy Drew! Most importantly, they raise suspicions as to whether or not Nancy's boyfriend can be trusted, or if he is in fact THE Meddling Adult! Cases: The Case of the Midnight Rider, The Sabotage at Willow Woods, Mystery on Maui Clues and Evidence: PEDs, Theobromine, disappointing Peytons, threatening notes, Miami Vice, The St

Jun 3, 2020 • 36:17

The Case of the Baby Shoes, Never Worn w/ Amanda McLoughlin & Eric Silver

The Case of the Baby Shoes, Never Worn w/ Amanda McLoughlin & Eric Silver

Multitude's own Amanda McLoughlin, playing for City Harvest, and Eric Silver, playing for North Brooklyn Angels, go toe-to-toe against each other as well as Encyclopedia Brown to solve Idaville's toughest mysteries! Just a heads up, if you don't like hearing the word "teeth" said repeatedly, go ahead and just throw this episode in a fire, run away, and never look back. Cases: The Case of the Forgetful Sheriff, The Case of the Two-Fisted Poet, The Case of the Wounded Toe, The Case of the Stomach

May 27, 2020 • 53:55

Scooby Doo and the B-52s w/ Brandon Grugle & Lauren Shippen

Scooby Doo and the B-52s w/ Brandon Grugle & Lauren Shippen

Brandon Grugle, playing for The Trevor Project, and Lauren Shippen, playing for the ACLU, go head-to-head to see who can solve more mysteries from Scooby Doo! This one is littered with trash talk and involves one contestant referring to themselves as “The Mystery Machine.” It’s a wild ride. Cases: Scooby Doo and the Mummy Too, Nowhere to Hyde, Scooby’s Night with a Frozen Fright Clues and Evidence: Basil of Baker St., MALT SHOP, Fred Schneider, basilisks, torpedo dogs, the many uses of ice, ev

May 20, 2020 • 45:46

The Case of the Reverse Engineer w/ Julia Schifini & Eric Hamilton Schneider

The Case of the Reverse Engineer w/ Julia Schifini & Eric Hamilton Schneider

Julia Schifini, playing for RAICES, and Eric Schneider, playing for the LGBTQ Center of Cleveland, battle it out in a contest to see who can solve more mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown! Spoiler alert: they are both terrible at it. Cases - The Case of the Civil War Sword, The Case of Merko’s Grandson, The Case of the Secret Pitch, The Case of the Balloon Man, The Case of the Ambushed Cowboy Clues and Evidence - Bad Bad Leroy Brown, Kirk Fogg, Antiques Roadshow, The US Bureau of Labor Statistic

May 13, 2020 • 45:18

Meddling Adults Trailer

Meddling Adults Trailer

Meddling Adults is a whodunnit game show for charity created by Mike Schubert for Multitude. Each week, two guests go head-to-head in a contest of solving children’s mysteries from classics like Encyclopedia Brown, Scooby Doo, and Nancy Drew. The winning contestant earns money for a charity of their choice, and this prize pool grows with the help of the show’s Patreon account. The Patreon will cover expenses of creating the show, and all proceeds will go directly into the prize pool for charity.

May 6, 2020 • 1:28

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