126 episodes
Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast Bust or Trust+
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- Kids & Family
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 “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way.
Fun for ages 6 - 106.
Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids.
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Phi Pop
Thailand has many ghosts, but few cause as much trouble as Phi Pop. This hungry ghost likes to possess people and animals, and cause a lot of trouble. But is Phi Pop really a troublestarter? Or just a traditional way to get rid of village pests? Its up to you, as our Chief Detectives to work it out, while Athena and Tiernan make sure they bring enough facts and evidence to fill up any ghoul's appetite.
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 subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries.
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Subscriber Bonus - Phi Pop
Still unsure if Phi Pop is possessing people in Thailand and making them cause trouble? Or if the hungry ghost is just an old traditional tale? Well Tiernan and Athena give you a bit more of a look into the ghosts of Thailand, including some pretty spooky ones!
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Xenoglossy
Imagine waking up and suddenly knowing a completely different language? Xenoglossy has happed to people for many years, usually after holy incidents or accidents, where they find themselves waking up and talking another language fluently. But scientists say it's not a real thing. Athena and Tiernan speak the language of evidence to bring you all the details and then its up to you, our Chief Detectives to work out the case.
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 subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries.
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Subscriber Bonus - Xenoglossy
Is being able to suddenly know another language real? Or is it all just gibberish? Luckily Tiernan and Athena provide extra facts on Xenoglossy that need no translation.
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The Bay of Jars
Are the ancient amphora jars off the coast of Brazil, proof of a different history for the country? Or just evidence of an amateur jar salesman's terrible ideas? Athena and Tiernan bring you jars full of evidence on this case of history and mystery, so that you, our Chief Detectives, can put a lid on the truth.
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 subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries.
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Subscriber Bonus - Bay of Jars
Was Brazil discovered by Romans? Or is it clever to put jars in the sea to make them look old? If you can't contain(er) your curiousity on this case check out more facts from Athena and Tiernan.