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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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. Pre-Order the Bust or Trust Book here - https://geni.us/BustorTrust

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September Shoutout Special

2026/09/25

In case you haven't already heard, Bust or Trust is coming back this October with a Special Halloween episode! More brand new episodes coming in the New Year. Until then, we hope you enjoy hearing from some of your fellow chief detectives. Keep your voice notes coming, we love to hear them! And you might get a chance to feature in an upcoming shoutout special... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Special Announcement from BOT HQ

2026/04/24

A special announcement about Bust or Trust from BoT HQ. For more info, visit our website bustortrust.com or Instagram @bust_or_trust_podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackbeard's Treasure

2026/04/10

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.

Island of the Dolls

2026/03/27

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 Sphinx's Nose

2026/03/13

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

2026/02/27

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.

Broad Haven Triangle

2026/02/13

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.

The Olmec Heads

2026/01/30

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.

The Haunting of Windhouse on Yell

2026/01/16

Old ruins up on a hill in the windy island of Yell, Shetland. But is it really haunted by a number of ghosts? Or does the cold weather, and draughty conditions give visitors the chills? Athena and Tiernan investigate so that you can decide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favourite mysteries of 2025

2026/01/01

Tiernan and Athena take a little look back over their fave mysteries of 2025. What would be in your top 3? Let us know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas Minisodes!

2025/12/25

Merry Christmas Chief Detectives! This year Athena and Tiernan are bringing you a special festive treat of looking at some of the cases you, our Chief Detectives have suggested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Plain of Jars

2025/12/12

Hundreds of giant stone jars lay scattered across the Xiangkhoang Plateau in Laos. But no one knows how they got there or what they were for. Could it have been the remains of a party held by giants? Or are they ancient burial chambers, jars for holding water or something else entirely? As always, Tiernan and Athena investigate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Mansa Musa's Brother Discover America?

2025/11/28

Mansa Musa of the Malian Empire was the richest man who ever lived, but did his brother really discover America for the African nations, hundreds of years before Christopher Columbus discovered it for Europe? Athena and Tiernan take a voyage through all the evidence so you can decide what the real story is for yourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Number Seven Phantom Bus

2025/11/14

It's said that a ghostly double decker bus used to haunt North West London, causing cars to crash and then disappearing in front of people's eyes. But did the Number 7 Phantom Bus really exist? Tiernan and Athena get on board with all the evidence and then you, our Chief Detectives have to solve the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Werewolves

2025/10/31

Happy Halloween! It's time to look at a classic beastie for this spooky time of year. Athena and Tiernan investigate everyone's favourite furry terrors, werewolves! Can people really turn into scary wolves or is everyone just barking up the wrong tree? We bring the evidence and then you have to decide! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.6 out of 5

374 reviews

★★★★★

2468 dog 2026/10/04

Hi I’m Avery and my kids love the pod and my kids are truster’s

★★★★★

🧙‍♀️📢✅ 2026/09/19

Ausome

Love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶👋👨‍💻👩‍💼

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eyesonamelia 2026/08/25

Love Love Love Love Love Love your podcast!!!!!!😱🤗

HI I’m Amelia,totally truster on the dragon one because pterodactyls may be dragons. Love your podcast 😚🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔍🔍🔍

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Roth dufy dad fig 2026/08/22

Trustee

Hi I am a big truster on everything except nothing ❤️🔎🔎🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️

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emgrso 2026/08/17

❤️

I’m a buster sorry Tiernan, but I love some of your jokes also I love your name Athena I’m a huge fan of Greek mythology and your podcast and my name ...

★★★★★

Podcaaaaaaaaast 2026/08/13

BUSTER

Buster all the way, take that trusters!

★★★★★

Love your podcast!!! 2026/08/10

I LOVE THIS PODCAST!!!

I love bust or trust! Me and my friends love to listen to it by our pool for hours! It’s great!!! Sad to hear your taking a break hope you continue so...

★★★★★

the one and only me!🤪😁 2026/08/07

Truster on time travel

My name is Charlotte and I am 10 years old. I absolutely LOVE your podcast, I even gave it 5 stars. I am usually a buster but I am a truster on time t...

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Podlover1510 2026/07/31

LOVE it!

I LOVE this podcast SO much! Keep it up!

★★★★★

June_6-24-17 2026/07/30

Super good 😄😁

I like the pod/podcast keep it up btw please 🙏 make a episode about unicorn 🦄

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