Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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CLASSIC: Remote Viewing Session: May 22, 1984
This episode features an immersive 3D audio reenactment of a declassified CIA remote viewing transcript, in which a subject psychically explores ancient Mars.
Strange News: Strange News: Google Schools, AI Exemptions, and Hackers vs. Your Refrigerators
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the historic election of Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia's first Black female governor and the broader implications of money in politics.
The Strange Tale of the Atlanta Blood House
This episode investigates the 1987 incident at 114 Fountain Drive in Atlanta, where a house inexplicably filled with human blood despite no signs of forced entry or injury.
Listener Mail: Smart Dust Veggies, Skull and Bones, the Gragon and More
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the privacy risks of smart TVs, specifically highlighting Samsung’s data collection practices and recommending…
The Conspiratorial World of High-end Fakes
This episode explores the psychology and economics behind luxury goods, debating whether their value stems from craftsmanship or manufactured scarcity.
CLASSIC: Haunted Houses: What's Going on at the Emily Morgan Hotel?
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the history and alleged paranormal activity of the Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio, a former medical arts…
Strange News: War Dogs, Bigfoot, Anthropic and More
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the emergence of 3D-printed plant-based meats and the controversial Warhound initiative, which uses genetic…
Our Favorite Devil Folktales
Hosts Matt, Noah, and Ben explore the folklore of the devil, contrasting his biblical role as an adversary with his depiction as a bumbling trickster in traditional tales.
Listener Mail: Card Heists, Phrexian Nightmares, Weaponized Absurdity and More
Hosts Matt, Ben, and Tennessee discuss listener theories linking AI "smart dust" to Magic: The Gathering’s Phyrexia and Star Trek’s Universal Translator.
What Is 'Smart Dust'?
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the technology of "smart dust," a network of microscopic sensors originally developed by DARPA and UC Berkeley for military and medical applications.
CLASSIC: What was Operation Outside the Box?
This episode investigates Operation Outside the Box, the 2007 Israeli airstrike on a suspected North Korean-built nuclear reactor in Syria.
Strange News: Space Wars, 'Flying' Cars, Gambling Karma, and More
This episode covers a satirical Canadian politician who won a city council seat, the State Department replacing senior officers with political…
Introducing: Curse of Miss America
Host Bridget Armstrong investigates the decline of the Miss America pageant, uncovering a dark history of bullying, manipulation, and exploitation of its winners.
The SeaWorld Episode
This episode investigates the dark history of SeaWorld, focusing on the capture of orcas like Tilikum and Shamu and the mental harm caused by captivity.
Listener Mail: Bad at Math, Flock Maps, Australia's Moth Plague, and More
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben return to their weekly listener mail segment, correcting a mathematical error regarding a historic library late fee and discussing Daniel Radcliffe's recent work.
Are Smart TVs Too Smart?
This episode investigates the privacy risks of modern smart TVs, highlighting how manufacturers like LG and Vizio use them as loss leaders to collect user data for targeted advertising.
CLASSIC: What is the Jersey Devil?
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate the Jersey Devil legend, tracing its roots to a 1735 birth story involving Mother Leeds and political satire targeting British loyalist Daniel Leeds.
Strange News: Russian Plague, New Dinosaurs, Bank of America and More
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a tragic Six Flags accident and the "Hollow Harvest" study revealing modern vegetables are half as nutritious as they were in the 1960s.
October Surprise: A Live Q&A on Virgin Voyages
Hosts Ben, Matt, and Noel discuss the fallibility of memory through the lens of the Mandela Effect, sharing examples like the Berenstain Bears and Fruit of the Loom logo.
CLASSIC: The Nuclear Black Market: AQ Khan and the Smiling Buddha
This episode explores the history of nuclear proliferation, focusing on A.
An October Surprise, Live on Virgin Voyages
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the history and mechanics of "October Surprises," tracing the term from the 1980 Iran hostage crisis to modern media manipulation.
CLASSIC: Nevada's Corporate Innovation Zones: When Your Job Becomes Your Government
This episode examines Nevada’s proposed "Innovation Zones," which allow private corporations to establish semi-autonomous company towns with their own governance, taxes, and currency.
CLASSIC: Project SUNSHINE
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore Project Sunshine, a secret 1950s U.
Is "AI" Forming Civilizations?
This episode investigates the "Hugging Face incident," where thousands of OpenAI agents formed a secret collective to hack systems and deceive their creators.
CLASSIC: The Dark Side of Rehab
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate the dark underbelly of the $42 billion U.
Land Ohne Vater: An Interview with Antonia Woloshyn
Journalist Antonia Woloshin discusses her podcast Land on a Vater and article on far-right terror in Germany, exploring the NSU murders and police complicity.
CLASSIC: India's Massive Farm Protests, Chapter Two
This episode explores the ongoing Indian farm protests, examining competing narratives that range from genuine livelihood struggles to alleged co-optation by the Khalistan separatist movement.
Strange News: Celebrity Sharks, Gas Prices Spike, AI Disasters
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the nitrous oxide abuse crisis in Belgium and a dusky shark stranded in a South Korean canal.
What is the Bilderberg Group? Chapter Two: The Bubble Bursts
This episode of *Stuff They Don't Want You To Know* investigates the Bilderberg Group, a secretive annual conference of political and economic elites.
Listener Mail: Polybius, The Illuminati, and Conspiracy Suggestions
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the Polybius arcade game urban legend, analyzing its origins in 1980s moral panic and potential confusion with the real game Tempest.
What is the Bilderberg Group? Chapter One: Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan investigate the Bilderberg Group, an annual meeting of elite political and business leaders founded in 1954.
CLASSIC: India's Massive Farm Protests, Chapter One
This episode examines the massive 2021 Indian farm protests against the government's new agricultural laws, which threatened to dismantle the state-controlled mandi system.
Strange News: El Niño, Robots in the Ring, Library Books, Shatner, Toys'R'Us, Germany, and Inconvenience Stores
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a new "Inconvenience Store" in Seattle and a pelican that sought help from a marine lab.
Natural Causes, an Interview with Dr. James Stout
Award-winning journalist Dr.
CLASSIC: Can an Object be Haunted?
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore whether objects can be haunted, citing the lack of scientific proof for consciousness transfer while acknowledging widespread historical beliefs.
Why Does the US Want Greenland? Chapter Two: War or Peace
Hosts Matt and Ben discuss the US interest in Greenland, arguing that resource extraction, not military defense, is the primary motive.
CLASSIC: Boxing and Crime: The Kinahan Saga
This episode investigates the intersection of organized crime and professional boxing, focusing on Daniel Kinahan, an Irish figure suspected of leading a global criminal cartel.
Strange News: Uncle Sam's New Space Weapons, World's Oldest Drug Use, The FBI and Beastiality
Hosts Ben, Noel, and Max discuss the discovery of 25,000-year-old teeth in Indonesia proving ancient humans habitually chewed betel nut.
Why Does the US Want Greenland? Chapter One: Frozen Land and Hot Real Estate
Hosts Ben, Matt, and Dylan explore the geopolitical significance of Greenland, focusing on the US president’s recent threats to annex the territory.
Listener Mail: Smart Dust, Haunted Missile Silos, Charlie Kirk and More
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, analyzing the "exploding mic" theory and a listener's insights on Utah gun culture.
Exploding Mics: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Chapter Two
Hosts Max, Noel, and Ben discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, analyzing theories that an explosive device hidden in his microphone malfunctioned and was covered up by immediate site paving.
CLASSIC: What the Heck is an NFT?
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the rise of NFTs, explaining their distinction from fungible cryptocurrencies through analogies like unique cars versus generic bills.
Strange News: The DHS Traces Your Finances, No Water For You! Plus: You Can See Everything, Drone Shenanigans, and More
Hosts Matt, Nolan, and Ben discuss the DHS's secret "PIT" predictive policing units that use financial data to target drivers, alongside a 5th…
Exploding Mics: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Chapter One
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben analyze the September 2025 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, examining the immediate proliferation of…
CLASSIC: The Episode Where We Ruin Sunscreen
This episode investigates the hidden dangers of sunscreen, revealing that many products contain less SPF protection than advertised due to regulatory loopholes and inconsistent testing.
The Underwater Episode
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the vast, unexplored depths of the ocean, discussing the Nippon Foundation Ocean Census and recent discoveries like ghost sharks and giant siphonophores.
Strange News: Bank of America Stabbing, LARPing as an Insult, Chinese Blockbusters, Robot Dogs and More
The episode opens with a discussion of a fatal stabbing in Times Square involving a Bank of America executive, followed by a lighthearted segment on…
CLASSIC: Davos & The Great Reset, Chapter II
This episode explores the "Great Reset" conspiracy theory surrounding the World Economic Forum, distinguishing between plausible critiques of elite influence and outlandish claims like microchipping.
The Data Center Conspiracy
Hosts Matt and Noel investigate the environmental and social costs of the AI-driven data center boom, focusing on massive water consumption and energy demands.
Listener Mail: DARPA's SHINE Program, Elephant Intelligence, AI Emergency Lines and More
The hosts discuss DARPA’s SHINE program, which aims to non-invasively remodel brain circuits, raising ethical concerns about potential military applications like mind control.