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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 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

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 MUCUS.

What is the main ingredient of mucus? How fast is a sneeze? What color will your mucus be if you have a cold? 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 SNAKES.

Which Native American tribe has performed the snake dance for thousands of years? What country has no snakes? Wh... 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 SAND.

What kind of sand comes from outer space? What makes quicksand? Who is Mister Sandman? Play along and see if you c... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Robert Winfrey
Arenophile and sand painter
Retired science advisor, sand collector
Episode: Can you figure out who’s telling fibs about SAND before things get too gritty?
Ian Seidenfeld
Paralympic table tennis gold medalist
U.S. National Para Table Tennis Team
Episode: Can you figure out who’s going back and forth and back and forth on the truth about TABLE TENNIS?
Natalia Orlov
Table tennis coach
Table Tennis Coach
Episode: Can you figure out who’s going back and forth and back and forth on the truth about TABLE TENNIS?

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
  • Best podcast ever

    😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎too good to be true

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric GAO 🍖🍖🍕🍕🍕🍔
    China11 days ago
  • Lisa!

    I love Lisa they make me laugh. Best show ever. I would do 100 stars if I could but I can’t so… anyways so good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Your biggest fan 🩷
    Australia12 days ago
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    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Ok

    Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok okay 👌

    Apple Podcasts
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    Canada23 days ago
  • good

    good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f k q k
    Chinaa month ago

Listeners Say

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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
#108
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#60
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#232
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#96
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#219
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#39
China/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Can you figure out who’s going back and forth and back and forth on the truth about TABLE TENNIS?
Q: What advice would you give me if I wanted your job?
Pursue a deep passion for the sport, a strong work ethic, and the willingness to put in the hard, unglamorous hours; also maintain discipline and consistency.
Do you have the brains to find out who’s lying about BRAINS?
Q: What can humans do to keep our brain sharp and in good shape?
Maintain a healthy lifestyle with good diet, sleep, exercise, social interaction, and engaging in activities like learning languages and music to support brain health.
Do you have the brains to find out who’s lying about BRAINS?
Q: How did you get into this field, and what kind of training did you have to go through?
The expert describes a path from high school anatomy to college neuroscience research, culminating in a PhD in neuroscience, highlighting extensive training in brain science.

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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?

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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What guests have appeared on The Big Fib?

Recent guests on The Big Fib include:

1. Wolfie McBride
2. Sarah Moorschel
3. Walter McLean
4. Jocelyn Kasik
5. Chris Jenkins
6. Jody Frohman
7. Robert Winfrey
8. Ian Seidenfeld

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