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Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast

Kyra Droog

Booking Overview

Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast is a niche, centennial-themed series that brings in experts to connect the Hardy Boys to real-world publishing history, law, and cultural issues. It’s a strong fit for PR outreach targeting authors, scholars, and publishing professionals who can discuss children’s literature and media impact with broad, accessible framing.

Metrics

Episodes: 15

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 13 subscribers

Instagram: 137 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kyra@sleuthstudies.ca

hello@sleuthstudies.ca

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Host

Kyra Droog - Listed as the podcast’s host who welcomes guests to explore how the Hardy Boys are “entrenched in society” nearly a century after they were born, including impacts on children’s literature, Canadia...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established authors/educators with relevant books, publishing professionals with hands-on experience (e.g., independent/hybrid publishers), and academic experts in copyright or media/publishing history.
Required Achievements:  
Published books related to Hardy Boys, children’s literature, syndication, or publishing, Academic credentials or university affiliation in relevant fields (e.g., copyright/media policy, communication), Leadership roles in publishing organizations (e.g., founder of a publishing house), Public-facing recognition such as awards and/or media coverage

Recent Guest Discussions

Alexis Marie Chute - How Publishing Works For Hardy Boys Context: Types Of Publishers, The Manuscript-to-publication Process, And Marketing Considerations For Specific Readerships.

Michael McNally - Copyright Law Basics And How It Relates To The Hardy Boys, Including Whether Fanfiction Counts As Infringement And Examples Of Copyright Disputes.

Marilyn Greenwald - The Stratemeyer Syndicate And Leslie Mcfarlane, Including How Hardy Boys Books Came To Be And The Editorial/business Context.

Recent Topics

Children's Literature, Publishing, Copyright, Media Law, Literary History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 14: The Hardy Boys and Series Fiction with Dr. Michael Cornelius (Part 2 of 2)

October 09, 2026

Did you know that Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books were significantly revised starting in the late 1950s?If you didn’t, you’re about to learn. If you did, you’re about to learn more. Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast is proud to welcomeback Dr. Michael Cornelius for even more energizing, invigorating, and truly joyful discussion around all things juvenile detective fiction. In part two of this two-part episode, we’ll bring Nancy Drew into the conversation, talking about the Hardy Boys and...

Episode 13: The Hardy Boys and Series Fiction with Dr. Michael Cornelius (Part 1 of 2)

October 08, 2026

But why are they called the *Hardy* Boys? Does their name really matter?Friends, we’re about to find out. Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast is honoured to welcome Dr. Michael Cornelius to discuss all things juvenile detective fiction. In fact, we’ll talk so much that this will be part one of a two-part episode!Can you tell that some great discussion is coming? Tom *Swift.* The *Hardy* Boys. Dave *Fearless.* These names might seem fairly sensible, but in fact, they do a lot of work to bri...

Episode 12: The Hardy Boys and Knowledge Mobilization with Darryl de Dios

August 29, 2026

Knowledge mobilization. What is it? Why does it matter? And how exactly does it relate to the Hardy Boys?Let’s find out together, my friends. In this episode, Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast welcomes the wonderful Darryl de Dios for a—very meta conversation about knowledge mobilization. Together, we’ll use knowledge mobilization as a concept to explore what knowledge mobilization really is—breaking it down so we can use it to explore the Hardy Boys, children’s literature, and the world...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast?

Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast is hosted by Kyra Droog. Its publicly listed emails are kyra@sleuthstudies.ca and hello@sleuthstudies.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast: kyra@sleuthstudies.ca and hello@sleuthstudies.ca.

How many listeners does Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast?

Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors/educators with relevant books, publishing professionals with hands-on experience (e.g., independent/hybrid publishers), and academic experts in copyright or media/publishing history. Common among recent guests: Published books related to Hardy Boys, children’s literature, syndication, or publishing; Academic credentials or university affiliation in relevant fields (e.g., copyright/media policy, communication); Leadership roles in publishing organizations (e.g., founder of a publishing house). Recent guests include Alexis Marie Chute, Michael McNally, and Marilyn Greenwald.

How hard is it to get booked on Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Children's Literature, Publishing, Copyright, Media Law, and Literary History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kyra@sleuthstudies.ca

hello@sleuthstudies.ca

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