CLASSIC: The Reality of Reality TV

CLASSIC: The Reality of Reality TV

Love it or hate it, there's no denying that reality TV -- also known as unscripted television -- is a titan of the entertainment industry. In fact, if you have cable and turn on your TV right now, you'll probably find a reality show of some sort playing on multiple channels. Most people know this sort of programming isn't as 'real' as it may purport to be... but what made this stuff so successful? Perhaps most importantly: Why do some of its critics allege this content is worse than tacky? Why do some people think it's dangerous?

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CLASSIC: The Episode Where We Ruin Sunscreen

CLASSIC: The Episode Where We Ruin Sunscreen

Since ancient times, human beings have known the sun can be dangerous. Too much exposure to its rays can burn and prematurely age the skin. In fact, the concept of sunscreen may be a non-human inventi...

10 Sep 1h 5min

The Underwater Episode

The Underwater Episode

Even now in 2026, much of the world's oceans remain mysterious and thoroughly unexplored. Prompted by news from The Ocean Census, which has discovered thousands of new species (and hopes to discover a...

9 Sep 1h 3min

Strange News: Bank of America Stabbing, LARPing as an Insult, Chinese Blockbusters, Robot Dogs and More

Strange News: Bank of America Stabbing, LARPing as an Insult, Chinese Blockbusters, Robot Dogs and More

32-year-old Bank of America Vice President Erin Piacenti was fatally stabbed in New York's Time Square. LARPing has become an insult. A low-budget animated film from China becomes a surprise hit. ICE ...

7 Sep 57min

CLASSIC: Davos & The Great Reset, Chapter II

CLASSIC: Davos & The Great Reset, Chapter II

In the second part of this Classic two-part episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the Great Reset. While it's sometimes called a conspiracy theory, the allegations and speculation circling the WEF and D...

5 Sep 52min

The Data Center Conspiracy

The Data Center Conspiracy

Modern civilization depends on data centers - these facilities, which can be as small as a single room or as large as gigantic, stand-alone compounds, house the servers and computers that make the dig...

4 Sep 1h 4min

Listener Mail: DARPA's SHINE Program, Elephant Intelligence, AI Emergency Lines and More

Listener Mail: DARPA's SHINE Program, Elephant Intelligence, AI Emergency Lines and More

An Expectant Rebel explains how DARPA's strange SHINE initiative may hack human brains to revolutionize learning -- and possibly create real-life Manchurian candidates. Luke shares a terrifying story ...

3 Sep 53min

Putin's Plan To Live Forever

Putin's Plan To Live Forever

Since the dawn of civilization, the greatest rulers on the planet have tried -- and, so far, failed -- to extend their lives past the natural limits of humanity. It seems the present day is no differe...

2 Sep 1h 10min

CLASSIC: Davos & The Great Reset, Chapter I

CLASSIC: Davos & The Great Reset, Chapter I

In June of 2020 the World Economic Forum held its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The city was on lockdown as the world's most powerful people met to discuss something called "The Great Reset" -...

1 Sep 46min

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