Parent Busters

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Welcome to Parent Busters: A fun and FUNNY podcast where parents and kids can learn about interesting and sometimes weird topics together (and laugh together!). We're also busting some funny and weird sayings, superstitions & wives’ tales our parents told us. Great if you're looking for a podcast for kids and parents for family listening, homeschool podcasts, or podcasts for teachers to learn with kids! Be sure to grab our FREE Buster Deduction Sheets BEFORE listening to the episodes or just head over for more learning after listening on ParentBusters.com.

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Unwrapping A Christmas Story: From Ovaltine to Bunny Suits (Busting Back Episode)

Dec 19 2023 49 mins  
Put on your pink bunny suits and make a mashed potato mound with Meatloaf, Smeatloaf, Double-beatloaf! In this BUSTING BACK episode, Ella and Jackie tackle everyone's favorite Christmas fun facts for A Christmas Story movie.We're unwrapping the realities behind the film's most iconic scenes, from the debated dangers of BB guns to the sticky situation of tongues on fr

Winter Warriors: Cold Truth About How Animals Tackle Winter (BUSTING BACK EPISODE)

Dec 05 2023 49 mins  
Ever thought about how animals weather the frosty winter months? In this BUSTING BACK Parent Busters episode we're covering how animals prepare for winter in sometimes super weird ways. We're taking a deep - and chilly - dive into the world of animal hibernation. Join us on this fascinating journey as we unravel how creatures from polar bears to penguins, and even some un

Exploring Native American Heritage: History and Culture (Busting Back Episode)

Nov 14 2023 33 mins  
Curious about Native American heritage? Ever wondered about the significance of Native American Heritage Month and the Native American Heritage Day? On this BUSTING BACK Parent Busters Episode, we'll cover:Interesting Native American Heritage Month facts What is Native American Heritage Month? / history of Native American Heritage MonthIs it still called Native American Herita

Special Halloween Story For Kids

Oct 31 2023 22 mins  
Join us for a special retelling of the Southern Appalachian folklore tale The Harry Toe story as Jackie gives her version of this Southern spooky folklore story! We'll also cover why ghost stories have always been a part of human culture and unravel the mysterious tapestry of spooky tales, tracing their origins back to ancient civilizations and funeral rituals. We dive deep in

Trick or Treat Traditions: Intriguing Tales of Halloween Fun Facts (Busting Back Episode)

Oct 24 2023 51 mins  
Ever wondered about the spooky origins of Halloween and how it evolved into the holiday we know today?In this BUSTING BACK EPISODE, embark on a chilling journey as Jackie and Ella unravel the suspenseful history and traditions of this spectral celebration and tons of trick or treating fun facts / Halloween fun facts for kids!The journey begins with the start of Halloween, rooted in

Watermelons on Halloween? Weird Pumpkin Traditions and History (Busting Back Episode)

Oct 17 2023 52 mins  
Ready for a deep-dive into the world of pumpkins and gourds? In this Parent Busters Busting Back Episode, we'll cover all the pumpkin facts and pumpkin lore you never knew you needed!Pumpkins, a staple in American traditions, hold some fascinating and surprising secrets and we're going to unmask the mystery behind these seemingly simple fruits (yes, fruits!). Listen along

Unraveling Autumn, Without Pumpkin Spice (Busting Back Episode)

Sep 26 2023 33 mins  
Ready for an autumn adventure? In this BUSTING BACK Parent Busters podcast episode, we're taking a vibrant journey through the science, mythology and folklore of fall. Prepare to be spellbound as we decode the enigma of leaf color change, frostproof evergreens, and the reasons behind the customary shedding of leaves by perennial trees. We also unmask the role of chlorophyll an

Weird Body Myths: From Elbow Licking Challenges to Eye-Pop Sneezing

Sep 19 2023 37 mins  
Ever thought of licking your elbow or touching your nose with your tongue? Sounds ludicrous, right? In this Parent Busters podcast episode, we expose weird body myths and weird body challenges, starting off with the laughably impossible task of licking your elbow. We not only looked into the science that makes this task challenging for most but also discovered the rare few who can!

Tweet Talk: Are Birds Bird Brains?

Sep 12 2023 46 mins  
Get ready for some feathered facts because we're not just winging it on this fun episode of the Parent Busters Podcast with Jackie and Ella!Beyond the banter, we'll soar into the extraordinary capabilities of our winged companions with tons of bird fun facts including:What is in a bird's brain? What is the bird brains meaning?Is bird for brains insult or a compliment

Homeschool vs Public School: Schoolyard Slang Shenanigans (Busting Back Episode)

Sep 05 2023 39 mins  
In this BUSTING BACK back to school podcast episode, Ella and Jackie go toe-to-toe with school slang! Jackie tests homeschooler Ella on current school slang and school lingo and public school concepts, while Ella does the same for Jackie.Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of traditional schooling from the eyes of a homeschooler? Curious about teen slang and how it compar