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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 The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about the Circus.

What year did the circus start in the US? What do you call the person who sells candy at the circus? What is a one-ring circus? Pla... more

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

Who invented the modern pencil? How many words can a single pencil write? What makes erasers pink? Play along a... more

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

A golden spike was used to complete which railroad? When was the first steam engine invented? Where can you find high-... more

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

What is in sweat? Which type of sweat comes from blood? Who invented deodorant? Play along and see if you can guess who... more

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Recent Guests

Miranda Young
Circus historian and family historian for the circus
Independent circus historian
Episode: What clown keeps telling fibs about the CIRCUS?
Mark Schmidt
Circus historian and co-author of a book about trapeze performers
Illinois State University, Milner Library
Episode: What clown keeps telling fibs about the CIRCUS?
Holly Whetstone
Head of Buying for the Drawing and Illustration Department at the Blick Art Supplies
Blick Art Supplies
Episode: Who tells pencil-thin lies in this episode about PENCILS?
Scott Johnson
Pencil maker, Tennessee
Musgrave Pencil Company
Episode: Who tells pencil-thin lies in this episode about PENCILS?
Nick Ozorak
Train film maker and expert; host of The Round House
Streamliner Media
Episode: Who do you think trained to tell lies about TRAINS?
Stephanie Appleton
Curator at the National Toy Train Museum
National Toy Train Museum
Episode: Who do you think trained to tell lies about TRAINS?
Keith Farley
Dermatologist
Dermatology
Episode: Which expert is sweating through their shirt lying about SWEAT?
Sarah Everts
Science journalist and author
Carleton University, Ottawa
Episode: Which expert is sweating through their shirt lying about SWEAT?
Holly Callahan-Cosmola
Livestock Historian
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies podcast
Episode: Can you find the coward who’s too chicken to tell the truth about CHICKENS?

Hosts

Deborah Goldstein
Host of the show, engaging with young contestants and experts in a fun, educational game format.
LISA
Sound effects robot that adds humor and an engaging atmosphere to the game show format.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
  • Love it!!!!!!

    L.I.S.A is my favorite 🤩 do a episode on Brawl stars!please😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😁😁🥇
    United States6 days ago
  • BEST THING EVER

    more episodes please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12244 F.
    Canada8 days ago
  • Awesome, but there is something…

    I love the podcast, it’s really fun, if you like this podcast then I do recommend the debate podcast smash boom best, it is great, but, they got something wrong, on the episode about sweat, pigs don’t sweat, that’s why they roll around in mud, but apart from that, this podcast is wonderful, oh, also, Lisa is awesome!! 🤖🔊😎 I got this show from Greeking out, another wonderful show especially for mythology nerds like me, great podcasts, really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zeemototolotodoto
    United Kingdom8 days ago
  • Roblox rivals pls

    Amazing podcast love it and can u make episode on Roblox rivals pls it wold make me very happy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STUD aka rivals sweat
    United States8 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Horses and Harry Potter!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    horseback rider 3
    United States10 days ago

Listeners Say

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Parents appreciate the focus on critical thinking skills embedded in an entertaining format, making learning enjoyable for children.
The interaction between contestants and experts is frequently highlighted, with many noting the fun and lively debates.
Listeners love the humorous and educational aspects of the show, praising its ability to keep kids engaged while teaching them how to discern fact from fiction.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#82
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#175
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#162
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#29
India/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#35
Hong Kong/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What clown keeps telling fibs about the CIRCUS?
Q: What do you call the dance-like moves that horses are trained to do?
The term is dressage, which Miranda corrects in the show's fact-checking segment.
What clown keeps telling fibs about the CIRCUS?
Q: What is the oldest college circus program in the US?
The Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University, cited by Mark Schmidt, as the oldest college circus program in the US.
Which expert is sweating through their shirt lying about SWEAT?
Q: Why does sweat stink?
Because certain glands produce a different type of sweat and bacteria on the skin metabolize it, producing odor.
Which expert is sweating through their shirt lying about SWEAT?
Q: What are the two kinds of sweat glands?
Eccrine and apocrine glands.
Who’s driving us away from the truth about RACECAR DRIVING?
Q: How long does a typical pit stop take?
A well-coordinated pit stop can be as fast as six seconds, depending on the crew and the task.

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This show centers around a lively game show format tailored for children, where young contestants engage with experts on various topics to uncover who is telling the truth and who is lying. Each episode is designed to entertain while encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills in kids, making it a fun educational experience. Topics range from science and history to pop culture, using humor and interactive storytelling to captivate young audiences. Unique for its focus on developing media literacy skills amid an environment filled with misinformation, the show provides children with tools to discern fact from fiction, which is especially relevant in today's world of 'fake news'.

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4. What If World - Stories for Kids
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The Big Fib launched 8 years ago and published 332 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Big Fib include:

1. Miranda Young
2. Mark Schmidt
3. Holly Whetstone
4. Scott Johnson
5. Nick Ozorak
6. Stephanie Appleton
7. Keith Farley
8. Sarah Everts

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