Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 evidence so that you, our Chief Detectives, can decide.

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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 decide.

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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.

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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 Chief Detectives, to shine a light on the case.

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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 uncovered the evidence, what do you think Chief Detectives?

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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 gathered all the evidence for you, our Chief Detectives, what do you think?

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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 have got all the evidence together, so it's for you Chief Detectives to decide: is there really a guiding spirit out there, or is it all a trick of the mind?

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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 islands there? Athena and Tiernan will bring you the most compelling evidence and then it's up to you, out Chief Detectives, to decide.

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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 solve the mystery.

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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 seas? Or just a misunderstood creature? Listen to Tiernan and Athena present the facts and make up your mind.

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