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People often believe conspiracy theories because they don't want to be manipulated by people in power. But sometimes, the conspiracy theory IS a way for people in power to manipulate the population. on this episode, Lee and Nathan look at some examples, and then cook up a recipe for destroying a democracy...…

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The End Times and the Book of Revelation 1:17:54

26天之前1:17:54

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Social media are full a people who claim that they know the true identity of the antiChrist, or that some world event is heralding the end of the world, or that they have cracked the code and know what modern symbol is actually the "666" of the Beast. But what does the Book of Revelation actually say? On this episode, Nathan and Lee dive into the text...…

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Alien Corpses and Crashed Saucers 1:05:47

6 weeks之前1:05:47

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Stories of crashed UFOs and recovered alien tech and bodies have been circulating for years. On this episode, Lee and Nathan look at an incident in New Mexico that may be the first example of this narrative. But it isn't Roswell, it's somewhere else...

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Introduction to the End of the World 53:47

8 weeks之前53:47

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On this episode, Lee and Nathan look back at one of humanity's oldest known apocalypse stories, to see if they can find insight into why we sometimes seem so thirsty to have the world end. Along the way, they discuss monkeys AND hockey twice each somehow.

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New Year's Eve Trivia Party! 44:32

10 weeks之前44:32

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It's the end of another weird year, and what better way to celebrate than with a conspiracy-themed trivia party?

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Flying Saucers! 1:03:10

12 weeks之前1:03:10

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In 1947, the flying saucer craze was launched when pilot Kenneth Arnold saw something strange in the skies of Washington State. Within a few weeks, Arnold found himself in a terrifying situation involving alien craft, dead Air Force officers, men in black, and paranoia...

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The West Memphis Three 43:50

15 weeks之前43:50

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Tragically, In 1993, three children were murdered in the town of West Memphis, Arkansas. Understandably, the people of the town felt that something terrible and sinister was going on. Was it possible that a satanic cult was responsible? What happened next was, and this should not come as any surprise at this point, unfortunate...…

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The 1980s Ritual Abuse Scandal 57:13

17 weeks之前57:13

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In the 1980s, a horrifying story started making the news - that daycare centres were actually just fronts being used by satanic cults. But were the allegations true, or was this an unsupported moral panic?

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Satanic Whistleblowers 59:24

19 weeks之前59:24

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In the 1970s, several people came forward to claim that they had been high-ranking members of a Satanic cabal - the Illuminati. These stories would become wide-spread, and extremely influential. But was there anything to them, or were these just the lies of scammers and con men looking to make a buck and get famous?…

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Shooting Down an Airliner: the KAL007 Story 1:16:10

21 weeks之前1:16:10

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In September of 1983, when the world was one mistake away from complete and utter nuclear devastation, a Korean airliner was headed towards Soviet airspace, and towards disaster. But why did it happen? The answer, as you would no doubt expect at this point, is complicated...

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Stealing a Soviet Submarine 57:46

23 weeks之前57:46

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In the late 1960s, a Soviet nuclear missile submarine went missing in the Pacific Ocean. The American government wanted those missiles. But how could they possibly grab a massive submarine from the bottom of the ocean without the Soviets finding out? The answer, as you probably would suspect by now, is complicated and a little ridiculous...…

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People are Trying to Manipulate You 54:46

25 weeks之前54:46

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You have something extremely valuable that powerful people are trying to gain access to - your mind. On this episode, Nathan and Lee discuss the nature and dangers of social media manipulation, and Lee interviews an expert on disinformation.

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An Introduction to Satan 59:14

30 weeks之前59:14

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Satan is showing up in more and more conspiracy theories these days, and so Nathan decided it was time for some old-fashioned Bible study. On this episode, special guest pod person Professor Jon Zeyl drops in for a discussion of three books from the Old Testament, and how maybe things are a bit more confusing and complicated than we think (as always).…

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Reality, Fiction, and Medbeds 1:07:03

32 weeks之前1:07:03

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How do reality and fiction influence each other? On this episode, Lee and Nathan get philosophical as they discuss the importance of stories and the differences between real life and imagination, then they get irritated and angry while talking about the ways in which scammers try to blur fiction and reality in order to rip off vulnerable people.…

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Junk Drawer Episode! Astrology, Assassins, and Cold War Fighter Planes 54:05

34 weeks之前54:05

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Time to clean out the junk drawer... this time, Lee picks out a story of an American president using an astrologer to make important decisions during a very dangerous time in history, and Nathan discusses the international scandal of the F-104 Starfighter (aka the "Widowmaker").

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A German Coup Attempt 1:03:43

36 weeks之前1:03:43

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In 2022, an attempt was made by a secret group to overthrow the German government and replace it with a new version of the old monarchy. On this episode, Lee examines this event and its implications.

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Revolutions and the Illuminati 46:07

38 weeks之前46:07

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The French Revolution was a violent and shocking rearrangement of an ancient society. Was it the hand of the Illuminati that was pulling the lever of the guillotine? The answer (as you would almost certainly guess) is sort of complicated. Also, it involves a very fancy and expensive necklace. And a volcano.…

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The Bavarian Illuminati 1:00:30

41 weeks之前1:00:30

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In 1776, a secret society was formed in Bavaria. They had plans to infiltrate positions of power, and take over the world. On this episode, Lee and Nathan look at the goals and methods of the Illuminati. Also, they make fun of college professors, which is surprisingly relevant to this story...

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The Queen's Sorcerer 1:00:20

43 weeks之前1:00:20

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A tall gaunt man with a long beard and flowing robes stares into a crystal ball to try to communicate with supernatural beings in order to understand the nature of the cosmos. What does he find? Well, it gets dangerous, weird and more than a little awkward...

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Conspiracy Quiz Show! 48:40

45 weeks之前48:40

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It's been over a decade since Lee and Nathan started studying conspiracies and conspiracy theories - have they learned anything? As always, the best way to find something like that out is to stage a game show trivia shootout...

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The Bay Of Pigs Invasion 1:03:16

47 weeks之前1:03:16

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In 1961, the CIA launched a false flag attack on the island nation of Cuba. On this episode, Nathan and Lee discuss how spectacularly flawed the plan was, and how the resulting disaster set the stage for a crisis that almost ended the world.

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Is America Ruled by the Freemasons? 58:36

49 weeks之前58:36

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On this episode, Lee looks at the American dollar bill, and sees some pretty weird images and symbols. Is this evidence that America is actually run by the Freemasons? The answer, as you might expect by now, is complicated...

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Bugs as Weapons of Mass Destruction 55:10

52 weeks之前55:10

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On this episode, Nathan and Lee discuss top secret plans to send the tiniest soldiers into battle during the Cold War: fleas and mosquitos. It's a more alarming idea than it might sound...

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What is the Holy Grail? 49:48

1 year之前49:48

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On this episode, Nathan and special guest pod person Professor Jon Zeyl look at the history of the Holy Grail, and then investigate a little French town with a big secret...

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The Knights Templar 1:14:28

1 year之前1:14:28

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On this episode, Lee dives headfirst into distant history to try to put together the puzzle of the Knights Templar. Did they really disappear, or did they take their great wealth and go underground to try to manipulate the world's events from behind the scenes? For more information on the Knights Templar, check out Helen J Nichols' "The Knights Templar" or Michael Haag's "The Templars: The History and the Myth".…

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Introduction to Puppetmasters 56:45

1 year之前56:45

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On this episode, Lee and Nathan begin examining the concept of the secret cabal, by looking at a real example (Skull and Bones) and a lie that was used to manipulate a population (the Committee of 300). Also, Nathan tries to pronounce German names, and Lee reminisces about being at a fancy dinner party.…

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Junk Drawer Episode! Mob murders, kidnappings, and paranoia 1:00:25

1 year之前1:00:25

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On this "Junk Drawer" episode, Lee and Nathan talk about a mob hit from the 1960s that's even shadier and more disturbing than you might think, a scheme to kidnap people and force them to try to scam you over the phone, and the strange story of the brilliant author Philip K. Dick, who maybe tipped a little too far into suspicion and landed in the world of paranoia...…

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Skinwalker Ranch 1:03:02

1 year之前1:03:02

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In Utah there's an alleged hotbed of supernatural and extraterrestrial activity named "Skinwalker Ranch". As it turns out, the location might well be the centre of a legitimate conspiracy, but not necessarily the one that people claim...

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Zombie Apocalypse! 57:57

1 year之前57:57

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In October of 2023, a rumour started to spread on social media that a signal was going to be broadcast over everyone's cell phones that would activate a virus or a microchip in the vaccinated population that would turn them all into... zombies. Did this happen? No. But like all media-driven panics we can still learn something from it...…

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The Montauk Project 58:03

1 year之前58:03