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Calling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids’ who’d like to get to the bottom of some of the world’s most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, “Myth Truster” Tiernan Douieb and “Myth Buster” Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It’s up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it! A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think criticall ...
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In 1994, blobs of jelly seemed to fall out of the sky and land on Oakville, USA. Were they a military experiement? Alien remains? Bits of jellyfish? No one knows. More importantly, was it jelly or jell-o and did it go well with ice cream? Tiernan and Athena investigate. Chief Detectives, listen to the evidence and then you decide if the Oakville bl…
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An old tale tells of two brothers who fought a duel on a field, now believed to be somewhere in central London. They both died and the ground remembered this tragedy by never letting grass grow on their footsteps. But is this story just a step into the imagination or is the Field of Forty Footsteps somewhere in the capital city? Tiernan and Athena …
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Thailand has many ghosts, but few cause as much trouble as Phi Pop. This hungry ghost likes to possess people and animals, and cause a lot of trouble. But is Phi Pop really a troublestarter? Or just a traditional way to get rid of village pests? Its up to you, as our Chief Detectives to work it out, while Athena and Tiernan make sure they bring eno…
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Imagine waking up and suddenly knowing a completely different language? Xenoglossy has happed to people for many years, usually after holy incidents or accidents, where they find themselves waking up and talking another language fluently. But scientists say it's not a real thing. Athena and Tiernan speak the language of evidence to bring you all th…
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Are the ancient amphora jars off the coast of Brazil, proof of a different history for the country? Or just evidence of an amateur jar salesman's terrible ideas? Athena and Tiernan bring you jars full of evidence on this case of history and mystery, so that you, our Chief Detectives, can put a lid on the truth. Brought to you by Small Wardour, make…
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The Big Grey Man is thought to lurk around Mount Ben MacDui in Scotland, creeping out any hikers who dare visit. But is the lanky ghoul real or is it all just tricks of the mountain? Athena and Tiernan bring you the evidence on grey giants and windy sounds, so that you, our Chief Detectives can solve the case. Brought to you by Small Wardour, maker…
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In the 1700s, did a church in County Louth, Ireland really jump over the buried body of someone it didn't want in its grounds? Or was it a powerful storm that somehow moved a wall exactly three feet and left it standing upright? The ruins of the Church of Kildemock only tell stories, but no answers so its up to you, our Chief Detectives, to take yo…
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As Bust or Trust has a happy 1st birthday, Athena and Tiernan look into whether time travel is real. Have people really made machines to travel back and forth through history, or can we all only time travel in a forward direction, one second at a time? No time to waste, so you, our Chief Detectives must listen to the evidence and solve the case. Br…
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In May 2001, panic spread through the Indian city of New Delhi as people reported sightings of a strange 'monkey man'. But did this monkey man ever really exist? Or were people just going bananas over nothing? Time for you Chief Detectives to listen to all the evidence as Tiernan and Athena investigate some real monkey business. Brought to you by S…
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In King William County, Virginia USA a strange ghostly light appeared on a railway crossing for over 50 years. Known as the Cohoke Light, some people think its the lantern of a railwayman's ghost, as he looks for his head. Others think it might just be a case of bad gas. Tiernan and Athena travel down all the evidence tracks and its up to you, our …
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WARNING: This week's episode is all a bit gruesome. So tinier Bust or Trusters maybe shouldn't listen before bedtime. Athena and Tiernan investigate the Wendigo, a mythical creature that roams the Canadian forests, snacking on, gulp, people! But is it all just a story, or is the ever hungry Wendigo real? We bring the evidence and you, the Chief Det…
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Skara Brae is one of the oldest historical sites in the world, but its also one of the oldest mysteries. Just why did people abandon this Stone Age community way back in 2500BC? Tiernan and Athena excavate all the information for our Chief Detectives - that's you that is - to help solve the case. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of t…
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Planes, boats and even people have been disappearing for years in the Bermuda Triangle. But it is just an area of sea like any other or is is something more supernatural occuring? Athena and Tiernan deliver the evidence on this tricky triangle so you, our Chief Detectives, can get right to the points. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some…
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The Palace of Versailles, is a famous French castle quite close to Paris. But is it actually haunted by the past? There are many ghost stories about Versailles, but one of the most famous is a strange claim by two very well-to-do English women that in 1901 on a visit to the Palace of Versailles in France, they had a vision of the past and saw a lot…
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BONUS - Koala Moon x Bust Or Trust: The Taos Hum
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As a special bonus we're very pleased to bring you a crossover episode with our friends at Koala Moon. Twin detectives Darla and Ralphie Holmes have flown to New Mexico to solve the mystery of the Taos Hum, but they need some help. Never fear! Tiernan and Athena are here! Can Darla and Ralphie crack the case once and for all? Let's find out! To fin…
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Montezuma's Treasure is the legendary ancient Aztec horde of gold that was supposedly hidden somewhere in Southwestern USA. But if it does exist, why has absolutely no one found any of it? Tiernan and Athena unearth the evidence for you, our Chief Detectives to work out if there's Aztec gold in them hills, or well, anywhere at all. Bust or Trust is…
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Crop circles are the strange patterns found in cereal crops all across the world. We know some are definitely made by artistic humans but where have the others come from? Athena and Tiernan examine the field of evidence and harvest all the useful information they can. Then its up to you, the Chief Detectives to decide if aliens or earth energies ha…
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There have been stories about mermaids all over the world and in many different cultures, but has anyone actually ever seen a real one? Tiernan and Athena take a deep dive into all the evidence about the popular creature that is half fish, half person. Then its up to you, the Chief Detectives to decide if mermaids are real and in the oceans somewhe…
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In 1955 a family in Texas ran to the police because their home was being 'attacked by aliens'. Was the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter really the first contact with 'little green men'? Or just a confrontation with some very annoyed owls having a real hoot? Athena and Tiernan delve into the evidence so that you, our Chief Detectives can decide for your…
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The Sumerians existed in Mesapotamia nearly 7000 years ago and without them we probably wouldn't have writing, maths or many other incredible inventions. But where did they originally come from and why is it so hard to find out? Tiernan and Athena look at whether these amazing ancient peoples were the excellent travellers or just beamed down by win…
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You've heard of plant based diets, but what about plants having people based ones? In the 1800s there were stories of trees growing on the island of Madagascar that fed on humans, but did they ever really exist? Athena and Tiernan take a look at the roots of this story and then its up to you, our Chief Detectives, to find out if this story is all b…
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The incredible Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the 8 Ancient Wonders of the World. But they are the only one that there is no evidence of. Did these amazing gardens - where it appeared the plants and trees were floating - actually exist? Or could it be that they were somewhere else entirely? Or did the name just mean they were somewhere nice…
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On the 30th June 1908, the skies above Tunguska in Siberia, exploded with the force of an atomic bomb. But to this day scientists still aren't 100% sure what caused it. Its widely thought to have been a meterorite, but could it have been caused by something more mysterious? Athena and Tiernan bring the evidence, then its up to you to decide! Brough…
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New Year's Episode - The Best Mysteries of 2023
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A little bonus episode to help with the mystery of just what that time between Christmas and New Year's is actually called. Athena and Tiernan take a look back at their favourite cases of 2023. We'll see you next year for even more Bust or Trust cases! HNY! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your c…
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Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all through Bust or Trust HQ, Our Chief Detectives had to decide, just what they think is true. Was the famous poem written by Clement Clarke Moore, or does this case have a mystery in store? Happy Christmas from Athena, Tiernan and all of us at Bust or Trust. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of t…
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The Huldufolk, or Hidden Folk have lived in the rocks and mountains of Iceland for thousands of years. Or have they? And how does anyone know if they're hidden all the time? Tiernan and Athena take a look at the renowned protectors of Iceland's natural landscapes and bring you the evidence to decide if you believe in these creatures just like 55% o…
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Xu-Fu, was a famed Chinese explorer from the 2nd Century BC who set out on a voyage to find the elixir of eternal life. The story is known across South East Asia, but did Xu-Fu really finish his voyage in Japan? And more importantly, would immortality be all that great if it meant you had 2000 year old teeth? Athena and Tiernan look at all the evid…
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There have been a lot of strange happenings in the town of Yishun in Singapore. Exploding buses, unexplained watermelons and even giant green caterpillars. Is this all proof that the area suffers a mysterious and ancient curse? Or would anywhere in the world seem cursed if you connected up all the strange things that happen there? And just how exac…
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Bodmin Moor is a fascinating place, with a lot of ancient monuments and long and interesting history, but is there more to it’s story? In recent times a legend has built up of a large wild monstrous cat that roams the moor and injures livestock. So, what do you think? Tiernan and Athena are here to give you all the facts you need to decide. Brought…
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Would you like to live in a lighthouse? Now answer carefully... What if living in the lighthouse meant you might suddenly disappear with out a trace? In this episode Athena and Tiernan look at the case of the lighthouse keepers who disappeared on the Flannan Isles in the early 1900s. Did the three experienced lighthouse keepers just fall in the sea…
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Many of you may have seen the famous bust (or sculpture) of Nefertiti. For a lot of people she represents the human face of ancient Egypt, but, was she a master of disguise? Tiernan and Athena look at the facts and help you decide if she actually became a Pharaoh or you think, yeah, no. Brains to full power Chief Detectives! Brought to you by Small…
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The Green Children of Woolpit is a fascinating tale from England in the 1100's when England was in a very long civil war. Two children with a very strange green skin colour appeared in the village in Suffolk. The green children, who were a brother and sister, spoke in an unknown language that no one could understand and only ate broad beans. Tierna…
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In this spooky Halloween episode we look at the legend of The Flying Dutchman - a legendary ghost ship that is said to be doomed to sail the seven seas forever. Sometimes glowing with a ghostly light, the legends say it can appear without warning to terrify and sometimes curse unsuspecting sailors Tiernan and Athena are looking at the case and pres…
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The Chupacabra is a fearsome beast that (yuck alert) sucks the blood from goats and sheep across South America. Looking like a spiny backed reptile...no wait...a hairless dog...no wait...a round headed monster with no...er...bottom. No one is really sure, but that's why Tiernan and Athena are looking at the case of the famous vampire creature and g…
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Mokele-Mbembe - The Dinosaur In The Congo
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You've heard of the Loch Ness monster, but did you know deep in the River Congo, in Africa, there lurks another dinosaur? Maybe. There are many tales about the Mokele-Mbembe, but is there actually any proof for this large swimming dinosaur? Or has everyone just got very confused about some rhinos? Once again Athena and Tiernan take to the case to g…
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In 1947, a mysterious object was seen in the sky over Roswell, USA, before crashing down onto a ranch. For many, many years some people have believed it was a UFO. The US army and government denied it, but could it be they were covering up the truth about little green people visiting Earth? Or is just that weather balloons are quite boring and not …
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Clap your hands if you believe in fairies! Fairy tales are the best and everyone loves the idea of happy little winged creatures who grant wishes. But some people claim to have actually seen them in real life in different places all over the world. And there's even photoes and a teeny, tiny shoe too that could only have come from a small magical pe…
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The Mothman is a famous urban myth in West Virginia, USA. Is there a strange larged winged creature who screeches at people and predicts tragic events? Or is it just an angry heron playing pranks? Tiernan and Athena look into the legendary monster and get all the evidence together to help you Chief Detectives work out if it exists or not. And wheth…
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The thirteen perfectly carved crystal skulls have made many ask questions about where they came from and what they do. But are they ancient Mayan relics or just fun ornaments made in a factory? And if all thirteen are ever brought together, will the owner gain great power? This week Athena and Tiernan pull all the evidence together to give the Chie…
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Built in the 16th century for King Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace became one of the King’s most favourite homes. Today, it’s mostly known as a very popular tourist attraction, but it is also known as one of the most haunted places in England, with at least 5 ghosts said to roam its grounds and rooms. In the this episode Tiernan and Athena examine…
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Perhaps dating from the 16th century or even earlier, the Voynich Manuscript is a book of mysterious words and drawings that contains information in code that no one has ever been able to understand. Is it a hoax from the middle ages or a source of amazing knowledge yet to be unlocked? Listen to the evidence from Tiernan and Athena and make up your…
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Humans have wondered for years if there is life on other planets, especially on our neighbour Mars. There have been lots of books, movies and even radio shows about Martians and little green people. Could it actually be possible that there's life on Mars? Get ready to blast off with some exciting evidence from Athena and Tiernan: we need you, our C…
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Rasputin was the infamous adviser to the last Emperor and Empress of Russia, who claimed to have supernatural healing abilities - supposedly healing their very sick son. Rasputin had a lot of influence, and not everyone in the Russian court was happy with his ideas. He has been remembered as both a hero and a villain. Athena and Tiernan have uncove…
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Baba Vanga was a Bulgarian mystic who claimed to have all sorts of powers including seeing the future, speaking to spirits and healing people with herbs. She had many followers, including members of the Bulgarian government of the time. But could she really do all those things, or was it just a lot of rumour and hearsay? Athena and Tiernan have gat…
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Many people who have been in extreme situations, like mountain climbers and polar explorers, have reported feeling the comforting presence of an extra person when going through something very tough. Some have even claimed this presence saved their lives. There have been so many cases that it's been called The Third Person Factor. Athena and Tiernan…
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Amelia Earhart was an amazing pilot who smashed all sorts of records to become one of the most respected aviation experts in history. But on her flight round round the world she suddenly vanished and was never heard from again. Many people assumed she had an accident over the Pacific Ocean, but is it possible she actually landed on one of the many …
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King Arthur was the legendary King of Britain in the early 5th Century. He was famous for his knights of the round table, Camelot and his Sorceress sister Morgan Le Fey. But what if there is some truth to the myth? Could King Arthur have actually existed? Tiernan and Athena will present the evidence, and it's your quest, our Chief Detectives, to so…
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For years Norwegian sailors have spoken of monstrous beasts on the high seas that could drag whole ships down to the murky depths, never to be seen again. Some said The Kraken were up to miles in length and the idea struck fear into many a seagoing adventurer. So Chief Detectives, is The Kraken a real enormous beast waiting to devour all on the sea…
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The Yeti, or abominable snowmen, are ape-like creatures who are said to roam the mountains of the himalayas. Many people claim to have seen them, but like big foot, no solid proof has been found - until now? Athena and Tiernan will present the best evidence for you, our Chief Detectives, then it's up to you decide - is there really a snowy mountain…
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A short message from Tiernan and Athena - New episodes coming on the 7th of July
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We've now finished with season 1 of Bust or Trust and will be back soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Small Wardour
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