Strange News: AI and the New Age of 'Book Burning', eBay and Stalking, Fauci Rides Again, and More
Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 10m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the deaths of musicians Glen Hansard and Kavinsky, then analyze activist Sam Tunick’s federal charges for using…
Listener Mail: Wrestling From the Inside, The Rise of Jimothy, the Guys Call Monsanto and More
Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 2m
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan tackle listener mail, starting with a shout-out to Papa Cap’s hot sauce.
Strange News: No Elections in Nicaragua, Japan's New Refrigerators, The Death of Daniel Siad, Journalists Imperiled, and More
Jul 27, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss an Argentinian court granting rights to goldfish and the death of Epstein associate Daniel Syed.
Strange News: Financial Shenanigans, Penis Crimes and Mouths Sewn Shut, Nolan Wells, the Explosive Diarrhea Crisis, the End of Daylight Savings Time and More
Jul 20, 2026 · 1h 5m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a political landscape where Trump allegedly fired election officials and declared Georgia senators illegitimate.
Listener Mail: Inside the Pentagon, Child Abuse in Ohio, the Guys' New Favorite Politician (LONG LIVE COUNT BINFACE!), and More
Jul 16, 2026 · 53m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a listener’s Pentagon tour, highlighting strict security protocols and the controversial promotion of AI.
Strange News: Sun Valley's Billionaire Summer Camp, Daredevils Scale Skyscrapers, an Iranian Funeral, PFAs, and We Just Created Synthetic Life
Jul 13, 2026 · 1h 9m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the Allen & Co.
Listener Mail: How News Works, IGU Returns, Cooking Salamander Tacos, and More
Jul 9, 2026 · 52m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss navigating misinformation using news aggregators like Ground News and Flipboard, while addressing listener emails…
Strange News: Europe's Murderous Heat Wave, Playstation Judas, Poop Crimes, Avi Loeb, Flying Saucers, 'Mexican Batman' and More
Jul 6, 2026 · 1h 5m
Hosts Matt, Noah, and Ben discuss a record-breaking European heat wave, Sony deleting purchased PlayStation movies, and AI surveillance on school buses.
Listener Mail: Worship vs. Belief, Guardrails and Flock, The U.S.S. Liberty Cover-up, and More
Jul 2, 2026 · 1h 6m
The hosts discuss listener mail regarding the nature of belief versus worship, exploring whether religious participation requires genuine faith or can serve as social performance art.
Strange News: The World's Officially Loudest Guy Ever, Ranch Dressing and the TSA, Data Centers, Billionaires are Lying to You
Jun 29, 2026 · 1h 2m
Hosts Matt, Nolan, and Ben discuss a Canberra town crier’s world record for loudest voice and the global obsession with ranch dressing during the 2026 World Cup.
The Flock Episode, Chapter Two: Expansion, Activism, Orwell and the Future
Jun 24, 2026 · 57m
This episode of "Stuff They Don't Want You To Know" examines Flock Safety, a surveillance company combining license plate readers and gunshot detection.
Strange News: Animal Spies in China! AI Goes Rogue, Petey Thiel's Secret Network Exposed, and More
Jun 22, 2026 · 1h 3m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a tentative US-Iran ceasefire, highlighting market manipulation and geopolitical tensions.
Listener Mail: META Glasses, the United Kingdom is in Trouble, AI Kidnappings and More
Jun 18, 2026 · 54m
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan discuss alarming AI scams where deepfakes trick parents into paying fake ransoms for their children.
Strange News: The Pentagon vs. Religion, Denver Airport Conspiracies, Poop with a Point, Firenadoes and More
Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 4m
The hosts discuss a Pentagon policy change that drastically reduced recognized military faiths, sparking debate over religious freedom and Christian nationalism.
Listener Mail: Game Show Spies, Free Tech is Orwellian Surviellance, Flock is Terrifying and You Should Be Worried
Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 1m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben address listener feedback regarding their rutabaga segments and hip-hop lyric readings, while exploring the definition of hip-hop ciphers.
Strange News: Kimchi vs. Microplastics, Vladimir Putin Spends Billions on Longevity, Mysterious Sewer Denizens, A Silent Facebook Protest, and More
Jun 8, 2026 · 55m
Hosts Matt, Noah, and Ben discuss a study claiming kimchi bacteria removes microplastics, Vladimir Putin’s secret longevity research involving organ…
Listener Mail: Blood Sacrifice and Sports, HipHop as Literature, the Caldor Burn Scar Area and More
Jun 4, 2026 · 1h 0m
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan open with a satirical rutabaga election sketch before analyzing listener feedback on blood sacrifice, colonial hypocrisy, and modern dairy subsidies.
Strange News: The Steroid Olympics, Viral Neck Shadows, Your WiFi is Watching You, Chemical Disasters, and More
Jun 1, 2026 · 54m
Hosts Matt, Ben, and Noel discuss the deadly "flying umbrella" phenomenon and the inaugural "Enhanced Games," a steroid-permitted athletic event inspired by Dan Harmon.
Pressie: The Serpentine Cryptid of Lake Superior
May 29, 2026 · 1h 17m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate the Lake Superior cryptid known as Pressy, exploring its roots in Ojibwe mythology as the Mishipeshu, or underwater panther.