Best Kugblenu Podcasts (2025)

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The Curse of Emperor Qins Tomb 28:39

19h ago28:39

28:39

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 terrible misfortune? Tiernan and Athena investigate and then its up to you, the chief dete…

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Black Shuck 26:00

15d ago26:00

26:00

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 boys? Athena and Tiernan take a paws to look through the evidence so you can solve the case…

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The Ucumar 23:42

29d ago23:42

23:42

For years people who live near the Peruvian and Argentinian Andes have sighted what they say is a 'half man, half bear'. But does the Ucumar really exist? Or is it just pesky bears up to tricks again? Tiernan and Athena take a look at the case of the South American sasquatch, then you have to solve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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Haunted Paintings 22:59

1M ago22:59

22:59

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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your…

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Felicity Ward, Raymond Mearns, Kathleen Hughes and Robin Morgan 28:03

1M ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Mark Nelson, Elaine Malcolmson, Don Biswas and Kate Hammer 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Ashley Storrie, Scott Agnew, Athena Kugblenu and Sam Lake 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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General Yamashita's Lost Gold 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

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 it over to you, our Chief Detectives, to decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers …

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Ignacio Lopez, Susan Riddell and Liam Withnail 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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A dispatch from Bust or Trust HQ 1:43

2M ago1:43

1:43

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Small Wardour

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival Special: Robin Ince, Marjolein Robertson, Gareth Waugh and Ria Lina 28:02

2M ago28:02

28:02

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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The Fainting Field 23:18

2M ago23:18

23:18

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 faint hearted! Chief Detectives, get solving! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some…

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Is Aphra Behn's Past A Mystery? 23:37

3M ago23:37

23:37

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 is really a mystery or not, then its up to you to figure it out. Brought to you by Small Wa…

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival Special: Val McDermid, Daliso Chaponda, Rosco McClelland and Jessica Fostekew 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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The Lady Ghost of Bruce Castle 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

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 circumstances. But is this old manor house really full of spectres or just old creaky noises? Its up t…

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Chris Forbes, Tiff Stevenson, Chris Thorburn and Josie Long 28:03

3M ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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The Bunyip 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chi…

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The Phantom of the Palias Garnier 22:57

3M ago22:57

22:57

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 you to decide! Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for k…

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Area 51 25:09

4M ago25:09

25:09

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. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts for kids. *** If your chief detectives …

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The Min Min Lights 21:39

4M ago21:39

21:39

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 so they can enlighten you, our chief detectives, and help you solve the case. Brought to yo…

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Bhootbilli the Ghost Cat of India 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

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 investigate this a-mieow-zing case, then its up to you to decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour…

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What Happened To Agatha Christie? 22:27

4M ago22:27

22:27

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 mystery writer? Tiernan and Athena use their leetle grey cells to investigate so that you can so…

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The Bonnybridge UFOs 24:27

4M ago24:27

24:27

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 alien sightings so you, our Chief Detectives, can figure it out. Brought to you by Small War…

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The Trojan War 25:07

5M ago25:07

25:07

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. 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 inve…

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Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 4 11:38

5M ago11:38

11:38

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 is here to help you extra curious Chief Detectives decide if you are Team Buster or Team T…

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The Ninki Nanka 22:16

5M ago22:16

22:16

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 so you can decide. Brought to you by Small Wardour, makers of some of the best podcasts f…

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Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 3 13:30

5M ago13:30

13:30

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, Sophie Scott is here to help you extra curious Chief Detectives make up your minds. Lear…

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Favourite Sketches of the Year Episode 19:19

5M ago19:19

19:19

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! 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 …

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Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 2 9:49

5M ago9:49

9:49

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 ma…

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Christmas Mini Mysteries 17:39

5M ago17:39

17:39

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 a…

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Holiday Bonus - Experts Episode 1 10:08

5M ago10:08

10:08

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 mo…

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The Rendlesham Forest Incident 24:15

6M ago24:15

24:15

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 so…

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Spontaneous Human Combustion 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

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. Warn…

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The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett 24:26

6M ago24:26

24:26

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, …

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Doppelgangers 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

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…

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The WOW Signal 23:10

7M ago23:10

23:10

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 …

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Reincarnation 23:37

7M ago23:37

23:37

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 yo…

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The Jersey Devil 25:41

7M ago25:41

25:41

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,…

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Do Vampires Exist? 29:01

7M ago29:01

29:01

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 chi…

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J'Ba FoFi 25:14

7M ago25:14

25:14

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 War…

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Bhangarh Fort 22:17

8M ago22:17

22:17

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 pod…

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The Most Haunted Building in England 24:27

8M ago24:27

24:27

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,…

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Stonehenge 25:40

8M ago25:40

25:40

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…

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Dragons Live! 36:14

8M ago36:14

36:14

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 li…

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Healers 24:56

9M ago24:56

24:56

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 Smal…

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The Mandrake 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

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, inclu…

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The Devil's Footprints 22:58

9M ago22:58

22:58

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 chie…

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Did the Nagas Exist? 22:39

9M ago22:39

22:39

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 kid…

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The Bonnacon 21:11

10M ago21:11

21:11

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 th…

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The Philosopher's Stone 20:48

10M ago20:48

20:48

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 t…

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