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Believe It or Not! — Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids

Bryan Betz
World War II
World War I
Korean War
Halloween
Roy Sullivan
Lightning
Dan Janssen
Titanic
NASA
Lajamanu
Thunderstorm
ATM Glitch
Olympics
Mcdonald's Monopoly
Pizza
Ann Hodges
Quadruplets
Virginia
Mary Walker
Michael Mick Meaney

Believe It or Not! is a fun educational podcast for kids ages 7–12 who love amazing true stories, history, science, inventions, mysteries, and unbelievable facts. Every episode tells a fascinating real story from history, science, exploration, technology, and human achievement. Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, homeschool families, road trips, and bedtime listening. If your child enjoys storyt... more

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Latest Episodes

England invented modern football.

America wasn't even expected to compete.

One team was filled with famous professionals.

The other included a hearse driver, a school teacher, factory workers, and an accounting student from Haiti.

Ninety minutes ... more

A predator attacks.

A tiny beetle waits.

Then suddenly—

BOOM.

A burst of super-heated chemicals shoots from the insect's body.

The attacker jumps away.

The beetle survives.

And scientists are still amazed by how it works.

Discover the astonis... more

The World Cup trophy has disappeared.

Scotland Yard can't find it.

The newspapers are full of theories.

A ransom note arrives.

The whole country is searching.

Then an ordinary black-and-white dog named Pickles stops beside a hedge in South Londo... more

Could you trust an elevator if the rope suddenly snapped?

Before Elisha Otis, most people wouldn't.

In this episode of Believe It or Not!, discover the incredible invention that made modern elevators safe and allowed cities to grow upward instead o... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Williams
A 53-year-old ultramarathon runner who survived a bear attack
Episode: 🐻🏃‍♀️ She was running a race… when a BEAR appeared! 😱
Jacky Hunt-Broschman
An ultra runner, motivational speaker, and amputee who ran 366 marathons in a year.
Episode: The Woman Who Ran 366 Marathons in 366 Days
Helena Buurman
A volcanologist who monitored Mount Redoubt during its eruption.
Episode: 🌋 Earthquakes. Ash clouds. Helicopters. Meet Helena Buurman — the volcanologist who faced Mount Redoubt when it erupted!

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Amazing

    Kids enjoy it on road trip overall really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slay 566
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great!

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SiminBD
    United States7 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Curious Kids and Families!

    I love it! It’s so interesting and educational. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBetz1985
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome story!

    Great listen for my son and I to listen to together, and also figure out the solution! Uncle Bryan we so look foward to the next one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad GameM
    United Statesa year ago

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The Invention That Made Skyscrapers Possible | The Amazing Story of Elisha Otis
Q: Question three. Otis' safety device worked before anyone believed in it. So why didn't it sell? And what does that tell us about the difference between a good invention and a successful one?
It didn't sell because people didn't trust it; the engineering was sound but invisible, and it required a public demonstration to prove reliability, showing that a great idea also needs belief and visibility to succeed.
The Invention That Made Skyscrapers Possible | The Amazing Story of Elisha Otis
Q: Question two, this is a multiple choice question. Why did PT. Barnum pay Otis $100 to perform his demonstration at the Crystal Palace?
B. Barnum needed a dramatic new attraction to boost falling attendance at the World's Fair, a role a high-profile demonstration could fulfill.
The Invention That Made Skyscrapers Possible | The Amazing Story of Elisha Otis
Q: Question number one, true or false? Elisha Otis invented the elevator.
False. Elevators already existed; Otis invented the safety brake that stopped a platform from falling if the rope snapped, not the elevator itself.
The City That Hid Its Trash Underground
Q: Question three. The pneumatic trash system technology was originally invented in which country and for what type of building?
It was invented in Sweden for a hospital in 1961, marking Roosevelt Island's attempt to scale such a system to an urban neighborhood later on.
The City That Hid Its Trash Underground
Q: Question two. The Roosevelt Island pneumatic system is one of only two city scale systems in the United States. What is the other location and why are they both significant?
The other location is Disney World, significant because both sites were designed from scratch with the system built in from the beginning, illustrating how integrated planning affects long-term viability.

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A bubbly, family-friendly show that presents fascinating real-world stories from history, science, and technology in a kid-accessible way. Episodes often center on incredible inventors, curious historical events, and surprising developments that shaped everyday life, making complex ideas approachable for curious children and their caregivers. The format tends to blend narrative storytelling with clear takeaways and light educational prompts, making it suitable for road trips, classroom listening, and bedtime routines. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on real, human-scale stories, approachable explanations of tricky concepts, and a tone that stays warm and age-appropriate for ages 7–12. This program likely resonates with families... more

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