The Peepkins

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids' audio drama about the Peepkins -- described as "an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl" -- living in the fictional town of Coopmore Ridge. Commander Hatch and her friend Noah go on adventures while dealing with the villain Baron Von Torius. Original songs are woven throughout each episode. Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis created and wrote the show, with direction by Jeff "Swampy" Marsh (co-creator of Phineas and Ferb). That Phineas and Ferb DNA shows in the show's irreverent humor and willingness to be silly in ways that adults enjoy too. The production is designed for screen-free family listening, which makes it ideal for car rides or bedtime. Ten episodes running 22 to 33 minutes each, with a 4.6-star rating from 85 reviews. Along with Hank the Cowdog, this represents Qcode's family-friendly side -- a reminder that the studio that produces psychological horror and adult drama also knows how to make a show that parents and kids can enjoy together. The musical numbers are catchy without being annoying, which any parent will tell you is no small achievement.