Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast

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 Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and Tiernan investigate so you can decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 widespread belief so that all our Chief Detectives can figure out the answer. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 bring all the evidence, because the devil is in the detail. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Athena investigate so you don't have to check the web yourselves. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 evidence so that you can decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 take a look at the spooky pub to help you figure it out. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 circle, so you, our Chief Detectives can work it out. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 very special live show from the London Podcast Festival 2024 to find out and hear what the live audience thought too! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Athena soothe you with the evidence so you can decide for yourself. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 information. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 exist or was it just an old form of comic relief? Athena and Tiernan investigate, when they stop laughing that is. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and Athena take all the evidence and turn it into a case for you Chief Detectives. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 evidence then its over to you Chief Detectives. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Chief Detectives get to decide which angle, or angel you believe in. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 what the truth behind this very strange building really is. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 wriggle on and solve the case. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives want to hear more from the investigations, including more compelling evidence and extra fun facts, then you can become a paid subscriber of the show. Just click Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or visit patreon.com/bustortrustpodcast to get access to weekly bonus episodes, ad-free and early listening and exclusive extras. Your support will help us to investigate even more amazing mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices