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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 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

This week on a NEW episode of The Big Fact we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is telling the truth about April Fool’s Day.

Which day comes before April 2nd? Which month is between March and May? What month has April show... more

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

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What is the largest breed of chicken in the world? Fact or Fib: Chickens do not have teeth. At what time of day do roosters crow?... more

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

What do you call a baby seahorse? What do seahorses eat? How do seahorses defend themselves from predators? Play along and see if y... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Charlie Shackleford
Chickens farmer
Episode: Can you find the coward who’s too chicken to tell the truth about CHICKENS?
Frankie Ogden
11-year-old contestant and fire-dancing enthusiast
Contestant on The Big Fib
Episode: Can you sea who is horsing around with the truth about SEA HORSES?
Erica Moss
Senior aquarist at Shedd Aquarium; nicknamed 'Mother of Dragons'
Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
Episode: Can you sea who is horsing around with the truth about SEA HORSES?
Peter Hartwig
Marine biologist at Monterey Bay Aquarium's Research Institute
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Episode: Can you sea who is horsing around with the truth about SEA HORSES?
Ayla Ahogren
Professional race car driver; IndyCar competitor; road and track features
Open World Cars / W Series / Indy 500 involvement
Episode: Who’s driving us away from the truth about RACECAR DRIVING?
Donna Koretsky
paper expert, owner of Carriage House Paper, Brooklyn
Carriage House Paper
Episode: Which expert will fold under the pressure of all their lies about PAPER?
Bob Hinkle
Vice President of Strategic Communications at American Forest and Paper Association
American Forest and Paper Association
Episode: Which expert will fold under the pressure of all their lies about PAPER?
Howard Dorey
Co-host of a podcast about presidential history.
Plotting Through the Presidents
Episode: Will we impeach wisdom when telling fibs about US PRESIDENTS?

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 7.9k ratings
  • Great show

    My kids love this show 😃😄😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryMilton13
    Canada14 days ago
  • LOVE 💗💕💞💖💝💓🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎

    I LOVE THIS PODCAST SO MUCH BUT ON THE PUMPKIN 🎃 EPISODE LISA IS NOT SPOOKED 😳 BECAUSE IN A DIFFERENT EPISODE HE SAID THAT HE IS REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY

    SCARED OF PUMKINS SOO!?!?!?!?!?!

    P.S LISA IS SO GOOD AND YOU SHOULD HAVE A JOB SWITCH DAY????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Go six minutes
    United States15 days ago
  • Can you please make these episodes ideas for me

    OK can you make some of that lightbulb’s fans and skeletons plz Tysm have a happy day or night awesome podcast I love you and your podcast 🧡❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angela Virginia
    United States16 days ago
  • TECHNOBLADENEVERDIES

    TECHNOBLADENEVERDIES

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X z7797
    United States16 days ago
  • I love this podcast

    I love this podcast so much I could listen to this all day and every night.😀😀😀😀.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liljb jayden941
    United States17 days ago

Listeners Say

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

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

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

Apple Podcasts
#76
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#58
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#62
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#80
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#35
India/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#40
Hong Kong/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Who’s driving us away from the truth about RACECAR DRIVING?
Q: What type of car do you drive?
Isla explains she drives an open-wheel, Formula 1–style car; Austin describes his pit-crew role and the coordination with drivers.
Can you sea who is horsing around with the truth about SEA HORSES?
Q: Is it true that seahorses are always endangered?
Erica explains that not all seahorse species are classified as endangered and that conservation status varies by species and region.
Can you sea who is horsing around with the truth about SEA HORSES?
Q: Can you describe a typical day at your job?
Erica describes feeding, cleaning, monitoring, and caring for seahorses, with attention to temperature, water quality, and animal welfare.
Can you sea who is horsing around with the truth about SEA HORSES?
Q: What is your funniest, scariest, or most interesting thing that has happened at your job?
Erica shares the birth of over a hundred sea dragons at the Shedd Aquarium as a remarkable, record-setting event.

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

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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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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What guests have appeared on The Big Fib?

Recent guests on The Big Fib include:

1. Holly Callahan-Cosmola
2. Charlie Shackleford
3. Frankie Ogden
4. Erica Moss
5. Peter Hartwig
6. Ayla Ahogren
7. Donna Koretsky
8. Bob Hinkle

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