CLASSIC: Who killed the Jennings 8?
Located in Jefferson Davis Parish, the town of Jennings, Louisiana wasn't a particularly well-known place -- in fact, many people in the US would probably have lived their entire lives without ever he...
3 Heinä 202559min
The Terrifying Tale of Aum Shinrikyo, Chapter One: The Rise of a Cult Leader
Modern-day Japan is often lauded as one of the safest countries on the planet -- but that doesn't make this nation immune to the danger of cults. In the first chapter of this special two-part series, ...
2 Heinä 20251h 11min
CLASSIC: Citizenship and the Census
Every ten years, the United States conducts the census, a crucial survey of the country’s population meant to help Uncle Sam figure out how to plan infrastructure and distribute funding over the comin...
1 Heinä 20251h 14min
Strange News: Mosquito Drones, the Pharoah's Curse, Alligator Alcatraz, Giant Asteroids, New Blood Types and More
Forget fake birds: China unveils the newest iteration of microdrones, which look almost exactly like mosquitoes. A Russian soldier turns cannibal. French scientists discover a brand-new blood type. Po...
30 Kesä 20251h 4min
Interview: Alive Again, with Dan Bush
How did you get here? What happens when you die? These questions have fascinated (and terrified) human civilization since the dawn of time, and often new discoveries only lead to more questions. In to...
27 Kesä 20251h 12min
Listener Mail: Gas Station Ding Dings, Synthetic Estrogen and Fish Populations, Palantir and Train Hopping (and More)
Anne Ominous shares their own experience with sketchy gas stations, and introduces the guys to a new slang phrase for gambling machines. Maximus weighs in with a true story about synthetic estrogen, w...
26 Kesä 202544min
What is diplomatic immunity? Part III: Shadow Diplomacy
Everyone knows that diplomatic positions come with a variety of perks and protections, as well as serious responsibilities. But what if you were able to enjoy some of the benefits of being a diplomat,...
25 Kesä 20251h 8min
CLASSIC: What is 'Skunkworks'?
For almost 80 years, Lockheed Martin has been working hand in hand with the US government to create cutting-edge, classified tech and craft, working in secret to build some of the world's most iconic ...
24 Kesä 20251h 2min
