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 Juni 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 Juni 20251h 2min
Strange News: Iran, Hidden History, Ghana, Corruption in Office, and More
Things are heating up in the Middle East -- as the world studies a possible correlation between pizza orders and US military activity, the United States Air Force and Navy launch the largest B-2 opera...
23 Juni 202558min
Cults You've Never Heard Of, Part II: Rise of the Zizians
Nowadays, the "C-word" can be pretty tricky. The word "cult" is usually applied by outsiders toward some group of individuals existing in opposition to a larger society. Most times, these folks are ha...
20 Juni 202559min
Listener Mail: Leon Klinghoffer, a Strange Class Project, A Journey within Palantir.
John in Connecticut uncovers a bizarre story about one -- or maybe two -- Leon Klinghoffer. The guys' earlier conversations about data aggregation and AI remind Foxillian Fastfoot of a strange class p...
19 Juni 202541min
The Stuff Gas Stations Don't Want You To Know
As avid fans of the Great American Roadtrip, Ben, Matt and Noel love gas stations. They're a fundamental part of US culture -- and, holy smokes, do they get weird. In tonight's episode, the guys dive ...
18 Juni 20251h 3min
CLASSIC: Colorado's Mystery Drones
In December of 2019 the Denver Post began reporting a strange pattern over the night sky of northeast Colorado. Around 7pm each night, at least 17 drones -- large ones -- emerged from somewhere and fl...
17 Juni 20251h 6min
Strange News: The National Guard in LA, Costco ID, Japanese Escalators, Germany's Military Expansion and More
Massive protests in LA (not to mention many more US cities) prompt the federal government to send in marines and activate the California National Guard -- without the consent of the governor. Japan pa...
16 Juni 202553min
