LiSTNR launches (un)true crime podcast for kids

LiSTNR has today launched a new genre-defining podcast for kids.

Produced using binaural recording and spatial audio design techniques, UnTRUE offers an immersive listening experience.

The first series also launches with an Australian-first companion game on global metaverse platform Roblox.

With new episodes dropping each Wednesday, the series is both a fun mystery for kids AND a ‘true crime’ comedy for grown-ups.

The first season of UnTRUE: The Underdogs – Catch a Cat Burglar is adapted from the children’s novel ‘The Underdogs – Catch a Cat Burglar’ by Kate and Jol Temple and illustrated by Shiloh Gordon.

Over eight episodes, kids and parents will be drawn into a  mystery, as investigated by true crime dogcaster, Trudie Poodle, and the second-best detective agency in Dogtown – The Underdogs.

Parents will recognise some of the voices in the cast, including The Chaser’s Chris Taylor as Detective Barkley and fellow Chaser Andrew Hansen who voices four characters, as well as Zehra Naqvi from the Octonauts, who voices Dr Spots and Rita Ringus.

Lorna Clarkson, Head of LiSTNR Parenting and Kids’ Entertainment, says “Audio drama is the perfect screen-free family entertainment in the home or car. While there are true crime podcasts for adults and mystery podcasts for kids, this is the first ever (un)true crime podcast that the whole family can enjoy together.”

Listen here.