Parent Busters

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 frozen poles and...

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 unexpected critt...

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 Month Is it still called Native American Heritage Month? Wh...

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 into the belief...

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 Celtic festiv...

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 as we reveal...

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 and photosynthe...

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! In a hilarious...

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? Are birds...

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 compares to the ling...

In this fun back to school Parent Busters BUSTING BACK episode, Jackie and Ella tackle what first day of school is like all over the world (including what back to homeschool is like!). Ever wonder why Japanese students start their school year in April or what's the history behind the hard-sided randoseru backpack?  Curious about the schultute tradition in Germany or the unique cargo bikes use...

Ready to uncover myths and legend of Bigfoot? You know, that hairy cryptid with (you guessed it) BIG FEET! We're busting myths and facts about this elusive creature while also diving into the world of cryptozoology.  This Parent Busters episode with Jackie & Ella covers Bigfoot fun facts and Big Foot folklore like: What is BigFoot? Could Bigfoot be real?  What are cryptids? Sasquatch sigh...

Are you ready to journey back in time for a retrospective on the world's most iconic doll - the Barbie Doll of course! We're jumping into Barbie mania from the Barbie movie and answering fun Barbie history and surprising facts! In this Parent Busters podcast episode, Ella and Jackie cover Barbie fun facts and history of Barbie topics like: Who created Barbie and when? Why was Barbie crea...

Hold your noses because we're diving into stinky science with bacteria, feet, stinky hair, and dragon breath! On this aromatic tour we'll unmask the pungent truth by covering: What causes extremely smelly feet? Why do my feet smell so bad even after I wash them? Do feet really smell like cheese? Why does my breath stink all the time? Which brand of mouthwash invented halitosis? Why does...

In this Parent Busters Podcast BUSTING BACK EPISODE, we're pulling back the curtain on our own homeschooling experience, surprising way we home school, and Ella's HONEST input about her own homeschooling journey. GET YOUR OWN KEEP HOMESCHOOLING WEIRD  AND DEMENTED AND SAD BUT STILL NOT SOCIAL HOMESCHOOL  STICKERS HERE! We'll also cover homeschool myths and facts like: Do I make Ella...

Fireworks history is like an explosion of information for the brain! In this BUSTING BACK episode, we cover fun facts about fireworks for kids and parents like: Why were fireworks invented (the surprising reason!) (and were fireworks invented by mistake?) How do fireworks get their color? How do you explain fireworks? (our funny attempt) History of fireworks around the world Do we shoot fireworks...

Ready for some fun facts about sweat for kids and parents to learn about together?  On this Parent Busters podcast episode, we're learning all about that goofy glisten and talking about some hilarious hydration hijinks like: What is black sweat? Can you really sweat the color of Gatorade? Why is sweating important for human body? Is it possible to sweat and not smell? Why do some people not s...

Join us for Sunbelievable Stories and Rays of Fun with our burning sun fun facts! In this BUSTING BACK Parent Busters Podcast Episode, we'll cover: Can you go blind from staring at the sun?  How hot is the sun?  What is the sun made of? What does the sun symbolize in mythology?  What are myths about sun? What is the folklore about the sun? What’s the deal with staring at sun with sunglasses?...

Join us for the world of mushroom magic for Once Upon a Fungus: Adventures with Fairy Circles and Mushroom Gnomes, where we're covering: What do fairy circles mean? What is mycelium and its function? And what does it have to do with a fairy circle? (aka: What causes a mushroom fairy ring?) What happens if you go in a fairy circle? / What happens if you step in a fairy ring? How rare are fairy...

In this Parent Busters podcast episode, we're covering who are the Radium Girls, aka; the Glow Girls or Ghost Girls. Put on your science hat because we're talking people who glowed in the dark: What made girls glow? Were the Radium Girls glowing? Do the Radium Girls bones still glow? Which scientists notebooks are still too radioactive to handle? What happened to the real Radium Girls? D...

We're all grown up today and talking about unusual fruits and vegetables that don't grow in the ways you think they grow! On this Parent Busters podcast episode, we'll cover: What are the different ways fruit grow? What fruit is not grown on a tree?  Do bananas grow on trees or? How do cashews grow OUTSIDE of the fruit?! Did you know chocolate grows on trees! (But not like in that W...

Wondering what are wetty bed flowers? Urine in luck because on this Parent Busters BUSTING BACK episode we're covering why were dandelions called pee the beds and so much more about the pee weed you can eat! Jackie and Ella cover: Why are dandelions called pee the beds? What is the nickname for a dandelion? Are dandelions weeds or flower? Can I eat dandelions from my yard? Why is dandelion ca...

Shiver me timbers! We're talking all about fun pirate facts for kids and parents and busting pirate myths on this Parent Busters podcast episode! Along with generating our own pirate names with the pirate name generator, we'll also get to: What is a pirate booty meaning? Why do they call it pirate's booty? Did pirates really have a treasure chest? What's the real scoop with X m...

In today's Parent Busters podcast episode, Jackie & Ella are tackling things about basketball and basketball fun facts that you don't know. (Yes, for real, basketball facts no one knows!) Whether you're the biggest sports fan ever or a not even a basketball fan, you'll find this origin of basketball interesting! Along with basketball history facts, we'll cover: What is...

Welcome to the hoppiest podcast of the season - Why Does the Easter Bunny Bring Eggs ?! Join us as we explore the magical world of Easter and uncover the secrets of one of the most beloved holiday traditions as we crack the code in this hoppin' Parent Busters Podcast episode! Ever wondered why the Easter Bunny brings eggs instead of, say, carrots or lettuce?  We know you have questions about...