Believe It or Not! — Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids

Imagine this… you’re hiking deep in the forest when suddenly — SWARM! A massive cloud of bees attacks. You tumble 60 feet off a cliff, break bones… and land near a rushing river. No one knows where you are. No phone. No help. Just pain… and bees. But then—out of nowhere—comes an incredible rescue you won’t believe. In this episode of Believe It or Not! , we tell the TRUE story of a woman who survi...

Imagine this: a priceless Picasso painting goes missing from a famous museum. No clues. No witnesses. Vanished! But then—days later—it shows up again… in a cardboard box… in the mail. With no return address. No explanation. Just… back. 🎨 What happened? Who stole it? And why send it back? In this mystery-packed episode of Believe It or Not! , host Bryan uncovers the real story of a stolen masterpi...

🚨 Train crash. 💥 Plane explosion. 🔥 Car fires. 🚌 Hit by a bus. 🚗 A fall off a cliff. 🎉 AND… he won the lottery?! Meet Frank Selak , a man whose life reads like an action movie. He survived one unbelievable accident after another—and just when you think his story can’t get stranger, it does. In this episode of Believe It or Not! , discover the wild, true story of the man people call the lucki...

A farmer is in trouble—and no one is around to help. But then, a kangaroo steps in. Yes, a real kangaroo! In this episode of Believe It or Not! , discover the unbelievable true story of an animal hero who did something no one expected. 🎙️ For curious kids ages 7–12 🔎 New episodes every week 🌏 Real stories. Real weird.

Mary Walker is 82 years old. She works full time at a bank in Philadelphia. After she finishes work… she doesn’t take the bus. She doesn’t drive. She walks home. All eight miles. Every day. Why? That’s the best part of this true story! 🎧 Listen now to hear: What Mary does at the bank How long her walk really is And why she says it’s the best part of her day Another amazing true story from Believe...

Joe Thompson was just 18 when he crashed his Jeep and flew through the air... But instead of falling to the ground, he caught hold of utility wires—more than 25 feet above the street! In this thrilling (and totally true!) episode of Believe It or Not! , find out how Joe ended up dangling like an action hero... and how he managed to stay calm while waiting to be rescued. 💡 Amazing survival story...

When a jungle village was overrun by rats, the solution was… parachuting CATS?! 😺🪂 In this true tale from the 1950s, hear how a plan to fight mosquitoes caused a chain reaction in nature—and led to over 14,000 cats being airdropped into Borneo. It’s one of the weirdest rescue missions in history! Hosted by Bryan from Believe It or Not! — the show where weird is real and the truth is stranger tha...

An octopus… escaped from an aquarium?! Believe it or not, that really happened! In today’s episode, Bryan tells the incredible true story of Inky , a brilliant octopus who slithered across the floor, squeezed through a drainpipe, and returned to the sea. You’ll learn amazing facts about octopuses — like why they have three hearts, how they can open jars, and what makes them one of the smartest sea...

Fish falling from the sky? It sounds impossible—but in 2010, the small town of Lajamanu, Australia experienced just that! In this jaw-dropping episode of Believe It or Not! , Bryan dives into one of the weirdest weather events ever recorded. Learn how a storm swept up fish and dropped them miles away—and why this wasn’t the first time it happened. 🌪️🐠 Perfect for curious kids ages 7–12 who love s...

What do Mars missions and water fights have in common? In this episode of Believe It or Not! , meet Lonnie Johnson — the NASA engineer who helped send spacecraft to Jupiter and Saturn… and invented one of the most popular toys in history: the Super Soaker ! Discover how a bathroom experiment led to backyard fun around the world — and how one brilliant scientist used his creativity to make science...

Could a baboon really work for the railroad? Believe it or not… yes! In this amazing true story, meet Jack the Railroad Baboon —a clever monkey who helped run a train station in South Africa during the late 1800s. When a railway worker named Jim lost both his legs, he trained Jack to push his wheelchair, pull train levers, and signal incoming trains… and Jack did it all without making a single mis...

What would you do if you won $10 million dollars? In today’s episode of Believe It or Not! , Bryan tells the true story of Tonda Dickerson , a Waffle House waitress whose life changed overnight when she hit the jackpot. But instead of living happily ever after, her win turned into a legal nightmare — and she ended up in court. This episode has it all: luck, lawsuits, and a big surprise ending. 🎧...

How far would you go to prove that nothing can stop you? Meet Jacky Hunt-Broersma , an amputee ultrarunner who didn’t just beat the odds — she ran past them… literally. In 2022, Jacky completed one marathon every single day for a full year — that’s 366 marathons in 366 days , including leap day! 🌎👟 Jacky didn’t start running until age 40. She lost her leg to cancer, but found a new passion throu...

Samantha was in Los Angeles. Anaïs was in Paris. They had no idea they were related — until a stranger saw a YouTube video and realized something strange: these two girls looked exactly alike. What happened next turned their lives upside down — and brought two sisters back together after 30 years apart. 🎧 Tune in to hear the amazing, true story of a family mystery solved with the help of the inte...

🎧 Just dropped! This week on Believe It or Not! — a jaw-dropping story of a man who bought a lottery ticket, won millions… and then accidentally threw it away. 😬💸 He didn’t panic. He dived into a dumpster and came out with his ticket — and a brand-new life. ✅ True story ✅ Kid-friendly ✅ Inspiring and fun 📱Listen now on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/bryansenglishclub ✨ Rate and...

Imagine being declared dead… and then winning the lottery twice —the second time while the cameras are rolling! This is the true story of Bill Morgan , an Australian truck driver whose life took a wild turn after a medical miracle and a lucky scratchcard. But what happened during a live TV news report will blow your mind. 💥 A story of survival, second chances, and spectacular luck. You won’t beli...

In 1968, Irishman Mick Meaney shocked the world… by getting buried alive . He climbed into a wooden box the size of a coffin — and stayed there for 61 days with no sunlight, no fresh air, and no way to stand up. Why would anyone do that? Host Bryan shares the true story of Mick’s underground adventure, how he pulled it off, and the weird twist that happened just as he was becoming famous. This epi...

A Hawaiian vacation turns heroic — and unforgettable. Find out how Quentin Gwynn saved a drowning boy and lost everything… only to be rewarded in the most amazing way. 💙 Now streaming on Spotify! 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bryansenglishclub #KidsPodcast #TrueStory #BelieveItOrNot #SpotifyKids #BraveRescue #VacationHero #PodcastForKids

Most people knew Gene Morlacci as the quiet janitor at the University of New Hampshire. He wore simple clothes, lived alone, and spent his days sweeping the halls. But after Gene passed away, the university got the shock of a lifetime… he had secretly saved millions—and left $2.3 million behind to help students go to college! In this episode of Believe It or Not! , host Bryan shares the incredible...

Yes, really. Richard "Dixie" Blandy broke a world record by living on a wooden pole for more than a year —with storms, crowds, and a very small tent. You won’t believe this high-flying adventure! 👂 Listen now on Spotify or your favorite podcast app! 📲 Follow for more weird-but-true stories for kids! #KidPodcasts #FunFacts #WeirdHistory #BelieveItOrNot

What happens when you hit your head… and suddenly gain an amazing new talent? That’s exactly what happened to Derek Amato. After a pool accident, he could suddenly play piano like a professional — even though he’d never had a single lesson! Find out how this real-life musical mystery happened in today’s episode of Believe It or Not! 🎹 Acquired savant syndrome is real… and totally mind-blowing. ✅...

What if your hiccups never stopped? Meet Charles Osborne — the man who hiccupped nonstop for 68 years . That’s over 430 million hiccups ! In this unbelievable true story, you’ll hear how a regular day on the farm turned into the world’s longest case of hiccups. And somehow, Charles still lived a full and happy life. Believe It or Not! is the podcast where weird is real and the truth is stranger th...

Can you believe one couple went to the doctor expecting one baby… and found out they were having FOUR? 🍼🍼🍼🍼 It’s a 1-in-700,000 moment you’ll never forget. 🎧 Listen now on Believe It or Not! — the fun, kid-safe podcast that makes learning awesome! ❤️ Follow, rate & share to support this growing show! #SpotifyKids #FamilyPodcast #Quadruplets #BelieveItOrNot #GabrielaAndPatrick #PodcastForK...

🏁 Imagine running a race… and realizing you took a wrong turn! That’s exactly what happened to a runner who thought she signed up for a half marathon — but ended up running the full marathon by accident . Even crazier? She won . Hear the unbelievable true story in Episode 19 of Believe It or Not! — the podcast where kids and families discover the weirdest true stories from around the world. 🎧 Li...

In Episode 18, hear how Anna Bågenholm survived one of the coldest near-death experiences in history after being trapped under ice for over an hour . Doctors called it a miracle. We call it... Believe It or Not! 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify: 🔗 [ https://spotify.link/your-episode-link ] #FrozenSurvivor #BelieveItOrNot #KidsPodcast #AnnaBågenholm #AmazingTrueStory