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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 are giving you a subscriber preview of when you get when you have a GZM Family subscription… Along with getting episodes of The Big Fib ad-free and week early you also get the full archive of every epi... more

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

How far can an alligator stick out its tongue? Fact or Fib: Alligators recognize people’s voices? Where can you find alligators in ... 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 SALT.

How much salt do we have in our bodies? Fact or Fib: Salt never goes bad. How did early humans get their salt? Pla... more

This week on The Big Fib we're sharing an old episode back when we were called, Pants On Fire to find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about TEETH.

How many teeth are in a typical adult's mouth? What were George Was... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Eves
Salt expert, solar salt maker
Cape and Sea Salt
Episode: Can you find out which expert was a-salted by lies about SALT?
Jack Witt
Organic chemist and food scientist
Episode: Can you find out which expert was a-salted by lies about SALT?
Dr. Natasha Mathias
Pediatric dentist, also known as Dr. Sparkles
Sparkles Dentistry for Children, Montclair, New Jersey
Episode: Can you find out who is telling the tooth, whole tooth and nothing but the tooth about TEETH?
Dr. Benjamin Sarkis
Orthodontist
Unknown private practice (Montclair area)
Episode: Can you find out who is telling the tooth, whole tooth and nothing but the tooth about TEETH?
Adrian Lyman
Botanist at Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Episode: Are you allergic to lies about FLOWERS?
Stacey Bowen
Florist in the Baltimore, Maryland area
Stacey Bowen Floral Design
Episode: Are you allergic to lies about FLOWERS?
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?

Host

Deborah Goldstein
Host of The Big Fib; host of Pants on Fire segment; Gen Z Media

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • Si, yo necicito muy

    Wait WHAT the math experts name is DANICA my name is Danica to. And I’m really good at math 2. And can we do a Roblox and KATSEYE episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Si, yo necicito muy
    United States12 days ago
  • Hi

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tacocatgaotcheezepizza
    United States13 days ago
  • Hey

    I just started listening could you pleasssee do an episode on figure skating?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Real cool history
    United States14 days ago
  • Wacky Kakii

    Pl more wakies pl plsplsplspslsplssplspslspslsspslspslspslpslsplsplsplsplsplsplspslpsols thxthx love u Debra and Lisa

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dappledleaf
    Canada15 days ago
  • Roblox pls

    Amazing show but could u pls add a Roblox episode? It would make me very very happy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STUD aka rivals goat
    United States21 days ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show for being fun and educational and note strong family-friendly humor.
Constructive feedback includes occasional ad-length or sponsor integration comments; overall sentiment is positive and enthusiastic.
Fans often want more episodes and topics, including requests for new themes like Roblox or music.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#126
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#102
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#234
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#167
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#173
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#24
India/Kids & Family

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Are you allergic to lies about FLOWERS?
Q: How long ago did flowers first appear on Earth?
Adrian Lyman and the host discuss a timeline around flowers appearing roughly 140 million years ago during Shorts on Fire round.
Are you allergic to lies about FLOWERS?
Q: What does a person with your job do?
Stacey Bowen explains she designs and arranges flowers for events, weddings, and celebrations, working closely with clients.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Fib

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

The show combines a kid-led game format with two adults per episode: one credentialed expert and one liar. Across episodes, listeners get quick, entertaining lessons in a wide range of topics from science and technology to arts and history, all wrapped in fast-paced banter and kid-friendly humor. A recurring feature is teaching listeners to evaluate evidence, ask sharp questions, and spot misinformation, making it useful for families and educators who value curiosity, critical thinking, and bite-sized learning. A distinctive hook is the rotating cast of real-world experts alongside engaging hosts and a sound-effects robot, creating a playful yet informative vibe that appeals to both children and adults who enjoy educational trivia and fact-... more

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Recent guests on The Big Fib include:

1. Anna Eves
2. Jack Witt
3. Dr. Natasha Mathias
4. Dr. Benjamin Sarkis
5. Adrian Lyman
6. Stacey Bowen
7. Miranda Young
8. Mark Schmidt

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