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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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes244Founded3 years ago
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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
Neuroscientist specializing in human brains
Episode: Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 1

Hosts

Tiernan Douieb
Co-host of Bust or Trust, active in family-friendly mystery discussions
Athena Kugblenu
Co-host of Bust or Trust, engages in unraveling mysteries and presenting evidence

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 950 ratings
  • Mean

    Why are people so mean, btw love your podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Labubu699
    Canada19 days ago
  • Great Podcast! Need more episodes!

    Love podcast even though I’m 10! Great Job making this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jolp11408
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best podcast ever!!!!!

    I love the Bust or Trust it’s so good 😊 and it’s so much fun I love 💗. I am Truster because aliens are real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aura Sam
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not hating

    But this sucks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kid Lani
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hello Tiernan and Athena

    Such a great podcast , envy you y’all are amazing 😻 #mythtrustertillidie , i love to listen whilst crafting and painting , Well done .

    Love Debbie

    Ps I’m from Texas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kubbic
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Fans love the interactive format encouraging kids to think critically about myths and lore.
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A playful, educational take on mysteries that works for kids and adults alike.

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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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