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The Big Fib

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The Big Fib is a weekly game show for kids and families where kids use their brains to tell what’s true from what’s false.

Each week, a kid interviews two experts in a particular topic, one of which is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their guts.

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This week on a brand spanking new episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about FINGERNAILS.

How long do fingernails grow every month? Fact or Fib: The nails on your dominant hand grow faster... more

This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about GREEK MYTHOLOGY.

Which creature had the body of a man and the head of a bull? Who is the god of laughter? What happens when you cut off the hea... more

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Recent Guests

Sal DeLuca
Nail technician
Episode: Do you bite your fingernails waiting to find out who fibs about FINGERNAILS?
Chander Grover
Professor of dermatology at the University College of Medical Sciences
University College of Medical Sciences
Episode: Do you bite your fingernails waiting to find out who fibs about FINGERNAILS?
Annabelle Hansen
Nine-year-old contestant who loves hot glue guns
The Big Fib contestant
Episode: Is it all Greek to you when someone starts fibbing about GREEK MYTHOLOGY?
Wolfie McBride
Nine-year-old contestant who likes Dungeons & Dragons
Contestant
Episode: Do you nose who fibs about MUCUS?
Sarah Moorschel
Pediatrician and mucus expert
University of Pennsylvania; West Virginia University (taught pediatrics)
Episode: Do you nose who fibs about MUCUS?
Walter McLean
Director of Research and Development at Musinex
Musinex (MusinX)
Episode: Do you nose who fibs about MUCUS?
Jocelyn Kasik
Ecologist and conservation biologist who works with snakes
Orient Society (non-profit)
Episode: Will you be able to find the snake who’s lying about SNAKES?
Chris Jenkins
CEO of a nonprofit that does snake research and conservation; herpetologist
Orient Society
Episode: Will you be able to find the snake who’s lying about SNAKES?
Jody Frohman
Beach restoration specialist
Massachusetts, Beach restoration
Episode: Can you figure out who’s telling fibs about SAND before things get too gritty?

Hosts

Deborah Goldstein
Host of The Big Fib; operates as a central host with playful, knowledgeable banter and question-led interviews.
Lisa
Robot-sidekick and co-host providing sound effects and quick prompts to drive segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.3k ratings
  • That was to easy

    Hi I am snudoo27 and I have been asking for a wings of fire episode since I started listening to this which was 3 years ago and basically when I first started reading it goodbye

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    Katseye55
    United States5 days ago
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    United States9 days ago
  • We call cand loly

    So good just got to make them longer episodes

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    Australia12 days ago
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    United States18 days ago
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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive reactions often center on educational value and family-friendly humor.
Listeners appreciate the quick pace and kid-friendly approach to critical thinking.
Some feedback notes repetitiveness; audiences respond well to guest variety and clear fact-checking moments.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#142
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#46
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#171
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#191
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#39
China/Kids & Family
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#59
Hong Kong/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Do you bite your fingernails waiting to find out who fibs about FINGERNAILS?
Q: Does painting your nails damage them?
DeLuca says modern polish is generally non-corrosive, but over-buffing, over-filing, and forcibly removing gels or acrylics can damage nails.
Do you bite your fingernails waiting to find out who fibs about FINGERNAILS?
Q: Why do we need fingernails? It doesn't really seem like we need them.
Grover says nails protect sensitive fingertips and enable fine tasks such as picking up a pen, writing, typing, and texting.
Is it all Greek to you when someone starts fibbing about GREEK MYTHOLOGY?
Q: What are we lying about today?
Greek mythology—stories about gods, goddesses, heroes, and creatures of ancient Greece.
Will you be able to find the snake who’s lying about SNAKES?
Q: What should you do if you get bitten by a snake?
seek urgent medical care and inform the hospital ahead of arrival to prepare treatment; stay calm to avoid increasing venom spread.
Will you be able to find the snake who’s lying about SNAKES?
Q: Tell me a typical day at your job.
Chris describes diverse daily work: in the wild with snakes in different regions, and in New York City raising funds for his nonprofit.

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What is The Big Fib about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced family game show where kids drive the action by interviewing two experts on a rotating topic, one credentialed and one liar. The format hinges on rapid-fire questions, crowd-pleasing banter, and a robot sidekick that adds humor to the process of separating truth from fiction. Episodes regularly explore science, history, sports, food, and everyday trivia through Two Truths and a Lie style rounds, with a focus on critical-thinking, evidence, and encouraging kids to ask thoughtful questions. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on making complex topics approachable for youngsters and the evident mix of real expertise with entertaining misdirections that keeps both kids and parents engaged.

Potential listeners include families se... more

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Recent guests on The Big Fib include:

1. Sal DeLuca
2. Chander Grover
3. Annabelle Hansen
4. Wolfie McBride
5. Sarah Moorschel
6. Walter McLean
7. Jocelyn Kasik
8. Chris Jenkins

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