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Bust or Trust: A Kids" Mystery Podcast

Calling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids’ who’d like to get to the bottom of some of the world’s most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, “Myth Truster” Tiernan Douieb and “Myth Buster” Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It’s up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it! A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about

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21:45

Do Mermaids Exist?

Bust or Trust: A Kids" Mystery Podcast ·

2024/02/09

There have been stories about mermaids all over the world and in many different cultures, but has anyone actually ever seen a real one? Tiernan and Athena take a deep dive into all the evidence about the popular creature that is half fish, half person. Then its up to you, the Chief Detectives to decide if mermaids are real and in the oceans somewhere, or in fact, there's something fishy about these stories. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If

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21:39

The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter

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2024/02/02

In 1955 a family in Texas ran to the police because their home was being 'attacked by aliens'. Was the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter really the first contact with 'little green men'? Or just a confrontation with some very annoyed owls having a real hoot? Athena and Tiernan delve into the evidence so that you, our Chief Detectives can decide for yourself. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the

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20:08

Where did the Sumerians come from?

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2024/01/26

The Sumerians existed in Mesapotamia nearly 7000 years ago and without them we probably wouldn't have writing, maths or many other incredible inventions. But where did they originally come from and why is it so hard to find out? Tiernan and Athena look at whether these amazing ancient peoples were the excellent travellers or just beamed down by winged aliens. They'll bring the evidence so you, our Chief Detectives, can work out whether you're on team buster or team truster on this case.

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19:28

The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

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2024/01/19

You've heard of plant based diets, but what about plants having people based ones? In the 1800s there were stories of trees growing on the island of Madagascar that fed on humans, but did they ever really exist? Athena and Tiernan take a look at the roots of this story and then its up to you, our Chief Detectives, to find out if this story is all bark and no bite.

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18:44

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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2024/01/12

The incredible Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the 8 Ancient Wonders of the World. But they are the only one that there is no evidence of. Did these amazing gardens - where it appeared the plants and trees were floating - actually exist? Or could it be that they were somewhere else entirely? Or did the name just mean they were somewhere nice for people 'hang out' and have picnic? Tiernan and Athena give you, our Chief Detectives, the evidence and facts so you can decide. Brought to you by

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18:18

The Tunguska Event

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2024/01/05

On the 30th June 1908, the skies above Tunguska in Siberia, exploded with the force of an atomic bomb. But to this day scientists still aren't 100% sure what caused it. Its widely thought to have been a meterorite, but could it have been caused by something more mysterious? Athena and Tiernan bring the evidence, then its up to you to decide!

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7:24

New Year's Episode - The Best Mysteries of 2023

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2023/12/29

A little bonus episode to help with the mystery of just what that time between Christmas and New Year's is actually called. Athena and Tiernan take a look back at their favourite cases of 2023. We'll see you next year for even more Bust or Trust cases! HNY! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid

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18:55

Who wrote the Night Before Christmas?

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2023/12/22

Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all through Bust or Trust HQ, Our Chief Detectives had to decide, just what they think is true. Was the famous poem written by Clement Clarke Moore, or does this case have a mystery in store? Happy Christmas from Athena, Tiernan and all of us at Bust or Trust. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun

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19:44

The Hidden Folk of Iceland

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2023/12/15

The Huldufolk, or Hidden Folk have lived in the rocks and mountains of Iceland for thousands of years. Or have they? And how does anyone know if they're hidden all the time? Tiernan and Athena take a look at the renowned protectors of Iceland's natural landscapes and bring you the evidence to decide if you believe in these creatures just like 55% of Iceland do. Or is just 7%? Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear

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19:21

The Mystery of Xu-Fu

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2023/12/08

Xu-Fu, was a famed Chinese explorer from the 2nd Century BC who set out on a voyage to find the elixir of eternal life. The story is known across South East Asia, but did Xu-Fu really finish his voyage in Japan? And more importantly, would immortality be all that great if it meant you had 2000 year old teeth? Athena and Tiernan look at all the evidence so you can decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more

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18:00

The Cursed Town of Yishun

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2023/12/01

There have been a lot of strange happenings in the town of Yishun in Singapore. Exploding buses, unexplained watermelons and even giant green caterpillars. Is this all proof that the area suffers a mysterious and ancient curse? Or would anywhere in the world seem cursed if you connected up all the strange things that happen there? And just how exactly does someone grow watermelons without noticing? As always, Tiernan and Athena bring you the evidence then its up to you to decide just who's team

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16:10

The Beast of Bodmin Moor

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2023/11/24

Bodmin Moor is a fascinating place, with a lot of ancient monuments and long and interesting history, but is there more to it’s story? In recent times a legend has built up of a large wild monstrous cat that roams the moor and injures livestock. So, what do you think? Tiernan and Athena are here to give you all the facts you need to decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations,

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18:37

The Flannan Isles Mystery

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2023/11/17

Would you like to live in a lighthouse? Now answer carefully... What if living in the lighthouse meant you might suddenly disappear with out a trace? In this episode Athena and Tiernan look at the case of the lighthouse keepers who disappeared on the Flannan Isles in the early 1900s. Did the three experienced lighthouse keepers just fall in the sea or was there a more mysterious force at work? Over to you Chief Detecives! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids

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17:15

Did Nefertiti Rule Egypt In Disguise?

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2023/11/10

Many of you may have seen the famous bust (or sculpture) of Nefertiti. For a lot of people she represents the human face of ancient Egypt, but, was she a master of disguise? Tiernan and Athena look at the facts and help you decide if she actually became a Pharaoh or you think, yeah, no. Brains to full power Chief Detectives! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more

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16:43

The Green Children of Woolpit

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2023/11/03

The Green Children of Woolpit is a fascinating tale from England in the 1100's when England was in a very long civil war. Two children with a very strange green skin colour appeared in the village in Suffolk. The green children, who were a brother and sister, spoke in an unknown language that no one could understand and only ate broad beans. Tiernan and Athena are looking at this very mysterious case and presenting you with all the sickly coloured evidence. Then you, our Chief Detectives can

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18:07

The Flying Dutchman

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2023/10/27

In this spooky Halloween episode we look at the legend of The Flying Dutchman - a legendary ghost ship that is said to be doomed to sail the seven seas forever. Sometimes glowing with a ghostly light, the legends say it can appear without warning to terrify and sometimes curse unsuspecting sailors Tiernan and Athena are looking at the case and presenting you with all the evidence. Then you, our Chief Detectives can examine it all and work out whether the The Flying Dutchman really roams the seven

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16:53

Chupacabra - The Vampire Beast

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2023/10/20

The Chupacabra is a fearsome beast that (yuck alert) sucks the blood from goats and sheep across South America. Looking like a spiny backed reptile...no wait...a hairless dog...no wait...a round headed monster with no...er...bottom. No one is really sure, but that's why Tiernan and Athena are looking at the case of the famous vampire creature and getting all the evidence together. Then you, our Chief Detectives can examine it all and work out whether the Chupacabra exists. Let us know what you

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16:45

Mokele-Mbembe - The Dinosaur In The Congo

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2023/10/13

You've heard of the Loch Ness monster, but did you know deep in the River Congo, in Africa, there lurks another dinosaur? Maybe. There are many tales about the Mokele-Mbembe, but is there actually any proof for this large swimming dinosaur? Or has everyone just got very confused about some rhinos? Once again Athena and Tiernan take to the case to gather all the evidence so you, our Chief Detectives can figure out the truth. Just make sure you get in touch to let us know your thoughts. Brought to

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18:49

Roswell

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2023/10/06

In 1947, a mysterious object was seen in the sky over Roswell, USA, before crashing down onto a ranch. For many, many years some people have believed it was a UFO. The US army and government denied it, but could it be they were covering up the truth about little green people visiting Earth? Or is just that weather balloons are quite boring and not worth making a fuss about. Tiernan and Athena look at this famous mystery this week, getting all the evidence together so our Chief Detectives can really

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18:22

Do Fairies Exist?

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2023/09/29

Clap your hands if you believe in fairies! Fairy tales are the best and everyone loves the idea of happy little winged creatures who grant wishes. But some people claim to have actually seen them in real life in different places all over the world. And there's even photoes and a teeny, tiny shoe too that could only have come from a small magical person, couldn't it? In this week's episode Athena and Tiernan gather all the evidence and so the chief detectives can work out if fairies are real or

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