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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 critically about “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way. Fun for ages 6 - 106.
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Blackbeard is one of history’s most well known pirates. He was known for being a huge and fearsome imposing figure, with a large black beard, that was full of colourful ribbons. He was also known for having left behind a enormous treasure that has never been found. Does it exist still or did it ever? Tiernan and Athena are here to give you all the evidence so you can decide. Over to you chief detectRRRives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
La Isla De La Muńacas, an island in Mexico is said to be the home of the world’s largest collection of haunted dolls. In 1950 Don Julián Santana Barrera started collecting these dolls and after his death in 2001 tales of the haunted dolls have grown and spread, terrifying and fascinating people ever since. But, what do you think Chief Detectives? Tiernan and Athena have all the creepy evidence so you can decide for yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Great Sphinx of Giza - the statue of a mythical creature with the head of a human and body of a cat - famously has no nose. But how did it get that way? Did it fall off due to frostbite? Or get misplaced? Well, if you don't know you're in luck, as Athena and Tiernan have all the evidence and theories about how this may have happened. So, listen closely Chief Detectives and then make up your mind. Whoever knows about the nose knows ... Over to you... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Thunderbird is a bird-like spirit from the culture of the indigenous people of North America. Like a giant eagle with curved horns on its head, it is said to be a supernatural being with incredible power, and strength. According to the legend it creates thunder by flapping its wings, and lightning would spark from its eyes. Is there a basis in fact for this fascinating creature in natural history? Or is it a case of legends and stories getting out of hand over time? Athena and Tiernan take an eagle eyed look into all the clues to help you decide. Over to you Chief Detectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1977, a group of school children in Broad Haven in the West of Wales, were certain they had all seen a UFO. But before anyone could doubt them, teachers and more students also saw it, and then so did local residents. The area become known for UFOs and even alien sightings. But was it really visitors from another world? Athena and Tiernan look into all the clues to help you decide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Huge stone heads were found in Central America, carved by the ancient Olmec peoples but to this day, no one knows why. Were they of rulers, or maybe just really good sports players? Tiernan and Athena try not to be big headed about the theories and then you, our Chief Detectives can gets your heads together and solve the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 critically about “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way. Fun for ages 6 - 106.
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