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Parent info: Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the UK, it's about Mystery and Science for kids. Launched in 2023, it has 2 seasons.
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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 Phar…
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 f…
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…
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?…
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 th…
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 ali…
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, o…
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.…
Tiernan and Athena take a little look back over their fave mysteries of 2025. What would be in your top 3? Let us know!
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.
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 …
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 ev…
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…
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 brin…
The ancient Inca citadel of Macchu Picchu is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, but still to this day, no one knows what it was for or why it was abandoned. Do Athena and Tiernan have the theory that unlocks the mysteries to this mystical place high in…
In Victorian England there were many news reports of a caped villian, with a 'diabolical face', metal claws and who could leap over fences and carriages. But was the bouncy scoundral known as Spring Heeled Jack real? Or just a pranking nobleman and mass hyster…
Underneath the romantic city of Paris, France, there lie miles and miles of tunnels filled with the skeletons of 6 million people. But are these catacombs haunted, or just damp and easy to get lost in? Athena and Tiernan take a look at this underground phenome…
The Lusca is half-shark, half-octopus said to terrorise the depths of the Bahamas. But does this creature really exist or is it all just whirlpools and a case of mistaken identity for some giant squid? Tiernan and Athena take a deep dive to find all the eviden…
The case of Travis Walton is one of the most famous alien abduction cases of the 20th century. But did this woodsman really get examined by aliens or is it all an elaborate hoax? Once again Athena and Tiernan beam up all the evdience and hand it over to you to…
Can psychics really help solve crimes? For years people who say they have special powers have been helping the police track criminals and missing people, but if they could really read minds would they just find out everyone thinks they're super annoying? Tiern…
The Headless Blemmyes were a race of people who had no head, but their eyes and mouths were in their chest. Did these strange creatures ever really exist? And if not, why did so many medieval writers lose their heads about them? Athena and Tiernan get their ac…
During World War II, an entire room delicately decorated in amber disappeared and was never seen again. Was it the work of some crafty thieves, or was it just destroyed during the war? Tiernan and Athena examine all the evidence in this peculiar case, then it'…
Some people believe that aliens visited the Earth many thousands of years ago, helping our ancestors develop technology and more. But did ancient civilisations really have outer space visitors over for tea, or are humans just much better than we think? Tiernan…
Many former students at Queens University in Belfast are certain they saw a terrifying shadowy figure while staying in Room 611 of Alanbrooke Hall. But was it really a haunted room or just the victim of poorly designed elevators? Athena and Tiernan check out t…
The first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang was buried in a tomb so vast, that it could contain not only him but 8000 terracotta soldiers. Much of the tomb still remains undiscovered but is that because Emperor Qin cursed it, meaning anyone who finds it suffers …
The Black Shuck is a large, shaggy black dog that is said to appear out of nowhere and its very bad luck for whoever sees it. These hellhounds have been seen all over the world, but are they really ghostly demon dogs? Or actually just misunderstood very good b…
For years people who live near the Peruvian and Argentinian Andes have sighted what they say is a 'half man, half bear'.…
Ever been to an art gallery and thought a painting was watching you wherever you moved? Maybe it was a trick of the light, or maybe, like many cases suggest, that painting is haunted. Athena and Tiernan brush up on all the evidence to help you solve the case.…
After World War II, its said that a Japanese General hid vast amounts of gold in tunnels and caves under the Philippines. But no one has ever found it. Or have they? Tiernan and Athena scour the wealth of evidence about General Yamashita's Lost Gold, then hand…
A brief message from Tiernan and Athena between episodes as we prepare for next week's mystery. If you're missing BoT this week, listen in for episode recommendations. See you next week for a new episode.…
In 1980, 300 people in Nottingham suddenly felt ill and started to faint in a field in Nottinghamshire. What caused this mysterious incident or could it really be another case of mass hysteria? Athena and Tiernan take a look at this case that's not for the fai…
Aphra Behn was a famous English playwright, poet and novellist from the 17th century. And she was also a spy! We know that, by why don't we know anything about her early life? Or what her real name actually is? Athena and Tiernan explore if Aphra Behn's past i…
Happy episode 100 everyone! To celebrate, Tiernan and Athena are on location at the famous Bruce Castle in North London. Its said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Constantia who used to live there in the 17th Century and died in very unfortunate circumstance…
The Bunyip is a swamp dwelling creature found in Aboriginal oral traditions. But is it also really found in the swamps of South-Eastern Australia? Athena and Tiernan explore all the murky evidence and then its up to you chief detectives to solve the case.…
Did a real phantom of the Palais Garnier opera house inspire the Phantom of the Opera story? Or was it the other way round? Tiernan and Athena investigate whether a masked pianist really haunted one of the French capital's most famous buildings. Then its up to…
In the middle of the Nevada desert, USA, lies the top secret military base known as Area 51. Do they really have evidence of aliens and UFOs hidden within? Tiernan and Athena investigate and you, our Chief Detectives, have to solve the case.…
Strange lights have been seen in the Australian Outback for over 100 years, but why can no one figure out what the Min Min Lights really are? Ancient ancestors visiting from beyond or just a clever trick of the light? Athena and Tiernan find all the evidence s…
The Bhootbilli or ghost cat of India, bothered the city of Pune for several years, eating livestock and frightening locals. But does this mysterious half cat, half mongoose really exist? Or is just mass hysteria and a cheeky panther? Tiernan and Athena investi…
One of the world's greatest mystery writers, Agatha Christie, went missing for 10 days in 1926 and insisted she couldn't remember what had happened. But was this just another fantastic story that she'd made up? Or did a great mystery happen to the great myster…
A tiny village in Scotland is the world's biggest UFO sighting hotspot, with over 300 unidentified flying objects seen there every year. But are aliens really visiting Bonnybridge or is something else afoot? Athena and Tiernan investigate Scotland's home of al…
The Trojan War is one of the most famous battles in Greek Mythology, but did this ten year feud really happen? In our first case of the year, Athena and Tiernan look into the ancient details to help you decide.…
The Ninki Nanka is said to be a fearsome devil dragon that roams near the Gambia River. But does this horse faced creature really exist or is it just a myth to keep children safe? Tiernan and Athena look into this West African myth and tell you all the details…
As another year of Bust or Trust comes to an end, Tiernan and Athena look back at their favourite sketches on the show in 2024. We wish all our Chief Detectives a very happy new year!…
Merry Christmas Chief Detetives! As a special festive treat, Tiernan and Athena have three Christmas mini-mysteries to solve and some from you, our listeners too!…
On Boxing Day in 1980 in the South of England, US Airforce officers were certain they saw UFOs in the sky. But could it just have been some artistic rabbits and a very bright lighthouse? Athena and Tiernan look into the UK's most famous UFO case and then its u…
Spontaneous Human Combustion is such a well known phenomena that Charles Dickens included it in one of his most famous stories. But do people really burst into flames for no reason, or is it all just a lot of made up stories and confused details? Athena and Ti…
Famous explorer Percy Fawcett disappeared in 1925, while trying to find the Lost City of Z and no one has ever found a trace of him since. Did he find what he was looking for or did the dangerous rainforest wildlife get him first? Tiernan and Athena look into …
Are there really ghostly or strange lookalikes of us out there in the world? Tiernan and Athena look at the case of doppelgangers and hopefully you, our Chief Detectives, will do the exact samesies to solve the mystery.…
A mysterious radio signal sent through the universe was received on Earth in 1977 surprising a scientist so much he wrote the word 'Wow!' by the data. But was it sent by aliens trying to communicate with us? Or is was it caused by natural space event? Athena a…
Reincarnation is the belief that after you die, your soul enters a new body or someone or something else. But can this really happen or is it all just an idea made up by people happy to try out life as a snail? Tiernan and Athena investigate this ancient and w…
The people of South Jersey, USA are certain that a strange winged goat like creature roams the forests of the Pine Barrens. But can the Jersey Devil really have existed for over 300 years? Its up to our Chief Detectives to decide and Athena and Tiernan will br…
There have been stories about vampires for thousands of years and across many cultures. But does that mean these blood sucking monsters actually exist? Athena and Tiernan get their teeth into all the evidence so that you, our Chief Detectives, can decide.…
Warning: This episode is not for anyone who is scared of spiders - like Tiernan is. Unfortunately. J'Ba FoFi is said to be a giant spider that lives in the Congo Basin, but does this creepy eight legged creature actually exist? Tiernan hopes not, as he and Ath…
Bhangarh Fort is an ancient abandoned walled city that is said to be one of the most haunted places in India. But do evil spirits really roam the Fort at night? And could a princess really move a boulder using perfume? Tiernan and Athena look at all the eviden…
The Ancient Ram Inn is said to be the most haunted building in England with all sorts of ghosts and ghouls inside haunting anyone who dares visit. But could it be that not all is what it seems and its actually just in need of a serious dust? Athena and Tiernan…
Will anyone ever know what Stonehenge, one of the most famous monuments in England was actually for? And could it really be a landing pad for aliens when there's no rock solid evidence? Athena and Tiernan give you all the evidence on this prehistoric stone cir…
Dragons - the magical legendary creatures that feature in many, many, stories, folk tales, fairy tales, famous legends, films, TV shows, games and of course, national flags, but, is there any evidence that they ever existed? Join Tiernan and Athena at this ver…
Throughout history its been said that some people have the power to heal people by using spirits or cosmic energy. But science says that's not the case. Have people really been healed by spirits or just put into high spirits by thinking they were? Tiernan and …
Is the Mandrake really a magical screaming plant? Or is there something else at the root of this myth? Tiernan and Athena pull up the evidence so you can decide about this mysterious vegetable.…
100 miles of cloven hoofprints in the snow, has the Devil been doing an ultra-marathon, or is there a good explanation for this case from the 19th century? Tiernan and Athena take all the necessary steps to help you, our Chief Detectives, solve the case.…
Many religions believe the Nagas were an ancient race of superpowered serpent people from South East Asia. But did they really slither their way across the continent? Athena and Tiernan look into whether snake people really ruled kingdoms and bring you all the…
There are many mentions in Medieval texts and ancient drawings of the Bonnacon, a strange cow horse beast with, er, an unusual defence method. It shoots burning hot poop at anyone who threatens it. But did this strange, and hilariously disgusting creature ever…
The alchemists of olden days all had the same goal, to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone and turn ordinary metals into gold. But dos the stone ever exist or was it all just someone turning a lot of nonsense into an excellent story? Like always, Tiernan an…
One of the most famous cases of alien abductions took place in 1973, Mississippi. Were Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker really taken by extraterristrials and tested on? Or was it all just a very bad dream? Tiernan and Athena look at all the otherworldly evide…
During the vicious Battle of Mons in the First World War, its said that British soldiers were saved by an angel descending from the sky. But was it just a short story that got out of hand? Miraculously Athena and Tiernan have all the evidence, so you, our Chie…
The Winchester Mystery House is a marvel of design, with its hundreds of rooms and maze like hallways. But is it also a place built just so its owner could hide from ghosts? Like always, Tiernan and Athena find room for all the evidence so that you can decide …
Deep in the Gobi desert lives a deadly creature that sprays acid at anyone who comes near. Or is it just a funny looking plant and a silly story? Athena and Tiernan investigate all the clues about the Mongolian Death Worm, so you chief detectives can get a wri…
The Longyou Caves in China were carved out 2000 years ago. But no one knows by who, or why, or even what they were for. Could this incredible accidental find by some farmers be an alien scultpure? Or is it just another weird ask from an Emperor? To help you Ch…
In Spain 1971, a mystery occured that floored everyone who saw it. Ghostly faces appeared in the concrete ground of a kitchen in the city of Belmez. But was this ghosts doing a low level haunting or all just a big hoax? Athena and Tiernan bring you all the evi…
The Theatre Royal in Drury Lane is one of the oldest theatres in London, and its also said to be one of the most haunted too. Is this amazing stage haunted by past actors or is it just the audiences saying boo to plays they don't like? Tiernan and Athena look …
The Piri Reis Map has been confuddling researchers and experts for years. How could someone make such a detailed map in 1513? Any why does it show Antartica on it, when it wasn't discovered until 300 years later? Could the map maker, Piri Reis himself, have ha…
Did a giant lizard roam South Carolina in the 1980s? Or is it all tricks of the swamp? Tiernan and Athena look at the case of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp so you Chief Detectives can decide if this scaly mystery is real or not.…
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 in…
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 imagina…
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,…
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…
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 yo…
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…
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 Kild…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 Chie…
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 …
As a special bonus we're very pleased to bring you a crossover episode with our friends at Koala Moon.…
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 t…
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 t…
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 it…
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…
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 whet…
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 t…
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 …
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 mo…
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!…
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, Ti…
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 landsca…
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 t…
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 s…
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 yo…
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 I…
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, …
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 an…
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 …
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 jus…
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 litt…
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…
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 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…
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 …
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 kno…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 a…
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? Tier…
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.…
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 fo…
We've now finished with season 1 of Bust or Trust and will be back soon!
Genghis Khan was the mighty leader of Mongolia who conquered most of Asia around 800 years ago. He was both loved and feared, but all agreed that he was a powerful force. When he died he was buried in a magnificent tomb that was so secret only his family knew …
In Medieval Europe there were all sorts of illnesses and outbreaks, but none were as strange as the dancing plague. Those affected would dance for days without being able to stop. At the time people believed the dancing was caused by mischievous demons, and th…
On the mysterious Oak Island off the coast of Canada there is myth that buried treasure is hidden somewhere. Treasure hunters, adventurers and archeologists have tried to find it but with little luck - so is there really anything there?! Tiernan and Athena hav…
Nostradamus was famous for his predictions about the future and many people still believe in them today. Tiernan and Athena present his most compelling prophecies but it's up to you, our Chief Detectives, to decide if he really could see into the future.…
The tombs of ancient Egypt, and the mummies that lie within, have long been rumoured to curse anyone who disturbs them. Tiernan and Athena unwrap some interesting evidence, but can you unravel the case?…
In the deserts of Peru there are hundreds of enormous drawings carved into the ground known as the Nasca lines. Were they made for Alien Astronauts? Athena and Tiernan bring you, our Chief Detectives, the most compelling evidence they could find.…
The village of Kuldhara has been abandoned for hundreds of years. Is this really the result of a curse, or is it just a rumour to keep visitors away? Athena and Tiernan gather the evidence so that you, our Chief Detective, can solve the case.…
There have been rumours of a Loch Ness monster for hundreds of years, but have Tiernan and Athena finally found the evidence that proves it exists? It's down to you, our Chief Detectives, to decide!…
In this special experts episode, Tiernan and Athena talk all things science with brain expert Sophie Scott. Can a bump to the head really make us speak different languages? And can we really predict the future? In the last of four bonus episodes, Sophie Scott …
Okiku the doll is supposedly haunted and likes to grow her hair. But is that really possible, or is it all just hair-say? Athena and Tiernan will present the evidence for this strange case. Do you bust it or trust it?…
In this special experts episode, Tiernan and Athena talk all things science with brain expert Sophie Scott. Why do our brains make us see things that aren't there? Are alien abductions all down to humans having bad memories? In the third of four bonus episodes…
The Warminster Thing rocked the UK on Christmas day in 1964. Peculiar noises and strange happenings were seen and heard all over the town of Warminster. But what was it? Athena and Tiernan examine all the evidence - let's go Chief Detectives!…
In this special experts episode, Tiernan and Athena talk all things science with brain expert Sophie Scott. What is that little voice inside our heads? Are there really faces on the surface of Mars, or is it just our brains playing tricks on us? In the second …
Is there really a lost city of Atlantis, or was it just another of Plato's stories? Athena and Tiernan will present the evidence, and it's up to you Chief Detectives to crack the case!…
In this special experts episode, Tiernan and Athena talk all things science with brain expert Sophie Scott. Why are some people more likely to believe in creepy creatures? What is it that makes you a buster or a truster? In the first of four bonus episodes, So…
Does a big, hairy ape really stalk the forests of North America? Tiernan and Athena share the evidence, but it's up to you, our Chief Detectives, to solve the mystery!…
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At first I made this site for my kids, but like any dad I got a little over excited. I hope you find it as useful as they do.
Whether you want to listen to them together in the car, or alone in your room - the content is all safe for younger ears.
