Listener Mail: Propaganda, Body Brokers, and Letters From Home
A fellow Conspiracy Realist prompts a conversation about propaganda, crowds and social dynamics. Anonymous writes in with first-hand experience in the world of body donation. Ben reads letters from Co...
6 Jul 202343min
Are "Vibes" Real?
We've all heard of 'vibes' -- it's a street name for seemingly inexplicable bursts of intuition, and often otherwise skeptical people can find themselves reacting to some unknown fear or desire. Expla...
5 Jul 20231h 5min
CLASSIC: Could a thought be alive?
From imaginary friends to tulpas, the idea that that the human mind can create life through focused thought alone is as old as recorded civilization. But what does science have to say about imaginary ...
4 Jul 202341min
Strange News: Corporations Get The Vote, A Navy Cover-up, and the Russian Coup that Wasn't
The US Navy may be midway through a continuing cover-up out west. Ben, Matt and Noel speculate about the recent news from Russia. Over in Delaware, a small town wants to give corporations the right to...
3 Jul 202356min
Tipping: A Conspiracy Afoot?
In recent years, the concept of tipping has become increasingly controversial -- but where does tipping come from? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deep into the history of tipping, the i...
30 Jun 20231h 11min
Listener Mail: Winchester Mansion, A Hotel Of Terror, Update on VW Conspiracy
An update on the Volkswagen emissions scandal. A Conspiracy Realist explores the Winchester Mansion. There's a Hotel of Terror in Springfield, Missouri. All this and more in this week's listener mail....
29 Jun 202346min
Bone Valley, with Gilbert King
What happens when an innocent person goes to prison for a crime they didn't commit? Is there any way for the average individual to escape a wrongful conviction? In today's show, Ben, Matt and Noel joi...
28 Jun 20231h 8min
CLASSIC: Several Terrifying Things You Just Ate
Nowadays it seems like a few times a year we’ll hear about a food scandal -- contaminated meat, perhaps, or recalled yogurt. We’ll also inevitably hear something like “studies show coffee is good, or ...
27 Jun 202353min
