Episodes

  • Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 2

    Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 2
    Dec 25 2024
    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 of four bonus episodes, Sophie Scott is here to help you extra curious Chief Detectives make up your minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Christmas Mini Mysteries

    Christmas Mini Mysteries
    Dec 20 2024
    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! 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
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    18 mins
  • Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 1

    Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 1
    Dec 18 2024
    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, Sophie Scott is here to help you extra curious Chief Detectives make up your minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • The Rendlesham Forest Incident

    The Rendlesham Forest Incident
    Dec 13 2024
    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 up to our Chief Detectives to 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
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    24 mins
  • Spontaneous Human Combustion

    Spontaneous Human Combustion
    Dec 6 2024
    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 Tiernan light the flame on this case so that you, our Chief Detectives can work it out. Warning: This one's a little gruesome so might not be suitable for younger listeners. 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
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    26 mins
  • The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett

    The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett
    Nov 29 2024
    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 this case and bring you all the facts 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
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    24 mins
  • Doppelgangers

    Doppelgangers
    Nov 22 2024
    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. 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
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    26 mins
  • The WOW Signal

    The WOW Signal
    Nov 15 2024
    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
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    23 mins