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 “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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Latest Episodes:

The Predictions of Nostradamus May 12, 2023

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Nostradamus was famous for his predictions about the future and many people still believe in them today. Tiernan and Athena present his most compelling prophecies but it's up to you, our Chief Detectives, to decide if he really could see into the future.

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The Cursed Tombs of Ancient Egypt May 05, 2023

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The tombs of ancient Egypt, and the mummies that lie within, have long been rumoured to curse anyone who disturbs them. Tiernan and Athena unwrap some interesting evidence, but can you unravel the case?

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The Alien Astronauts of Nasca Apr 28, 2023

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In the deserts of Peru there are hundreds of enormous drawings carved into the ground known as the Nasca lines. Were they made for Alien Astronauts? Athena and Tiernan bring you, our Chief Detectives, the most compelling evidence they could find.

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The Cursed Village of Kuldhara Apr 21, 2023

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The village of Kuldhara has been abandoned for hundreds of years. Is this really the result of a curse, or is it just a rumour to keep visitors away? Athena and Tiernan gather the evidence so that you, our Chief Detective, can solve the case.

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The Loch Ness Monster Apr 14, 2023

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There have been rumours of a Loch Ness monster for hundreds of years, but have Tiernan and Athena finally found the evidence that proves it exists? It's down to you, our Chief Detectives, to decide!

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Okiku the Haunted Doll Apr 07, 2023

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Okiku the doll is supposedly haunted and likes to grow her hair. But is that really possible, or is it all just hair-say? Athena and Tiernan will present the evidence for this strange case. Do you bust it or trust it?

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The Warminster Thing Mar 31, 2023

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The Warminster Thing rocked the UK on Christmas day in 1964. Peculiar noises and strange happenings were seen and heard all over the town of Warminster. But what was it? Athena and Tiernan examine all the evidence - let's go Chief Detectives!

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The Lost City of Atlantis Mar 24, 2023

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Is there really a lost city of Atlantis, or was it just another of Plato's stories? Athena and Tiernan will present the evidence, and it's up to you Chief Detectives to crack the case!

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Big Foot Mar 24, 2023

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Does a big, hairy ape really stalk the forests of North America? Tiernan and Athena share the evidence, but it's up to you, our Chief Detectives, to solve the mystery!

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Introducing Bust or Trust, a kids' mystery podcast Mar 01, 2023

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Calling all Chief Detectives! Can you help us crack the case?! Introducing Bust or Trust, a children's mystery podcast.

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