CLASSIC: The Story of Atlantis

CLASSIC: The Story of Atlantis

The legendary civilization of Atlantis was first mentioned in the works of Plato, in dialogues that claimed to recount information from translations of ancient Egyptian texts. And people have been searching for this city ever since. So what was Atlantis, exactly? A metaphor, a work of fiction ... or a real, physical place? Join "Ben," Matt and Noel as they explore the fact and fiction of the ancient legend of Atlantis.

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The Mysterious Story of Russia's "Shadow Fleet"

The Mysterious Story of Russia's "Shadow Fleet"

As Russia and the West escalate their tensions, the world enacts sanctions meant to cripple the Russian economy -- "you can't sell oil," says the West. Ordinarily, a sanctioned country would have no r...

3 Dec 20251h 8min

CLASSIC: The Deepcut Suicides

CLASSIC: The Deepcut Suicides

Located in Surrey, the Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut (more often known as the Deepcut Barracks) was once the headquarters of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corp. On paper, Deepcut seemed to be a...

2 Dec 202559min

Strange News: Do you recall ice cream? AI Religion, Campbell's Soup, New Pesticides and More.

Strange News: Do you recall ice cream? AI Religion, Campbell's Soup, New Pesticides and More.

Recent changes in social media reveal a vast network of trolls, prompting Ben to ask the gang, once again, about the dilemma of anonymity. The FDA folds on new pesticides. As predicted, AI launches a ...

2 Dec 20251h 13min

Uncontacted Tribes: Fact and Fiction

Uncontacted Tribes: Fact and Fiction

In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt at Noel separate fact from the fiction surrounding uncontacted peoples: Who's the most off-grid person you know? Have you ever fantasized about clocking out of the mode...

28 Nov 20251h

CLASSIC: Happy Thanksgiving! Also -- when did humans reach the Americas?

CLASSIC: Happy Thanksgiving! Also -- when did humans reach the Americas?

Did human beings first reach the continents we call North and South America by traversing a land bride across what's now known as the Bering Strait? That's been the most prominent theory about early h...

27 Nov 202543min

The National Debt Conspiracy

The National Debt Conspiracy

Oof -- debt. People have it, companies have it, and a lot of countries do, too. In the US, the national debt becomes a hot-button issue every time elections roll around. But how does debt work when th...

26 Nov 20251h 11min

CLASSIC: How Rigging Elections Works: Mexico, 1988

CLASSIC: How Rigging Elections Works: Mexico, 1988

While democracy isn't always predictable, one thing's for sure -- no matter who wins an election, for any party, in any country, some part of the population will claim the game is rigged. That's what ...

25 Nov 20251h 2min

Strange News: Raccoon Evolution! A Grand Theft Joyride, the Guys Predict Nvidia, Cheese gets Cast, and Much More

Strange News: Raccoon Evolution! A Grand Theft Joyride, the Guys Predict Nvidia, Cheese gets Cast, and Much More

Recent studies argue city raccoons are evolving along with humans. A guy steals a city bus and honestly does a pretty good job. Legislation is unprepared for technology, and Nvidia makes a lot of stuf...

25 Nov 20251h 11min

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