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Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast

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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 liste... more

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Latest Episodes

In Victorian England there were many news reports of a caped villian, with a 'diabolical face', metal claws and who could leap over fences and carriages. But was the bouncy scoundral known as Spring Heeled Jack real? Or just a pranking nobleman and m... more

Underneath the romantic city of Paris, France, there lie miles and miles of tunnels filled with the skeletons of 6 million people. But are these catacombs haunted, or just damp and easy to get lost in? Athena and Tiernan take a look at this undergrou... more

The Lusca is half-shark, half-octopus said to terrorise the depths of the Bahamas. But does this creature really exist or is it all just whirlpools and a case of mistaken identity for some giant squid? Tiernan and Athena take a deep dive to find all ... more

The case of Travis Walton is one of the most famous alien abduction cases of the 20th century. But did this woodsman really get examined by aliens or is it all an elaborate hoax? Once again Athena and Tiernan beam up all the evdience and hand it over... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Hedgecock
Curator of the museum at Bruce Castle
Bruce Castle Museum
Episode: The Lady Ghost of Bruce Castle
Professor Sophie Scott
An expert in neuroscience focused on human communication and laughter.
University College London
Episode: Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 4
Sophie Scott
Brain expert
Episode: Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 2

Hosts

Tiernan Douieb
Co-host and presenter known for his playful approach to mysteries and engaging storytelling style.
Athena Kugblenu
Co-host and Myth Buster who brings humor and insight into the debate surrounding various myths.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 743 ratings
  • Love the podcast

    Love the podcast❤️❤️💗💗🖤🖤🖤💚😻💓💓

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2025sully
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love it all!

    The mysteries are great and so are the people and evidence! 👍

    Could you please do a episode on the disappearance of the Maya civilisation?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddest hat
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Luv dis

    .ok my names is josie and to clarify I’m in the between for the Percy fawcett but people with magic like Nostradamus and the naga I’m a trustee ternien and lost city I’m. A myth buster kos how do we know if they ever existed though logically because we nEva found a image from Atlantis actually no Athena I’m a myth buster too I’m a bit creeped out sometimes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kubbic
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Amazing!!!!!Great!!!!!

    I can’t explain in words how much I love it in words!♥️♥️♥️😍😍❤️❤️😃😄😀😁😉🙃😊☺️🙂😍🥰😋🤪😜😛🥳🤩🤭🫠🥴👏🏻👏🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏿👏🏿👊🏻🤛🏼🤟👌🤘🖐️👼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axolotls rock
    United Statesa month ago
  • To U

    hi can u do a episode on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hi-Uy
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and educational nature of the content, noting it's fun for both kids and families.
The humor in discussions and debates about myths keeps the young audience entertained while prompting critical thinking.
Many parents enjoy the podcast for its ability to facilitate conversations about evidence and belief in a playful manner.

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Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 4
Q: How much do we still have to learn about the human brain?
Sophie indicates that we have much to learn, highlighting the complexity and the significance of the brain's neural connections.
Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 4
Q: Is there any bit of our brain that might be able to predict the future?
Sophie articulates that there are no specific brain areas allowing for psychic abilities but emphasizes reading non-verbal cues.
Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 4
Q: Can you tell us more about what you understand Xenoglossy to be and what might be the case when this happens?
Sophie explains that the evidence for Xenoglossy is weak and often involves individuals not behaving like native speakers due to brain injury.
Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 3
Q: How does memory work in relation to eyewitness accounts of alien sightings?
Memory is flexible and often shaped by what we already know, leading people to misremember or create false memories based on external suggestions.
Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 2
Q: Why are brains look for recognizable shapes and features in things that don't have any?
Sophie explains that the brain predicts what's out there and is inherently wired to recognize faces, leading to pareidolia.

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