Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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117 episodes

Episodes

Listener Mail: Smart Dust, Haunted Missile Silos, Charlie Kirk and More
Sep 17, 2026 · 58m
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
Sep 16, 2026 · 40m
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?
Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 7m
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
Sep 14, 2026 · 59m
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
Sep 11, 2026 · 50m
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
Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 5m
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
Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 3m
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
Sep 7, 2026 · 57m
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
Sep 5, 2026 · 52m
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
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 4m
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
Sep 3, 2026 · 53m
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.
Putin's Plan To Live Forever
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 10m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines Vladimir Putin’s alleged pursuit of immortality through Russia’s $26 billion "New Health Preservation Technologies" program.
CLASSIC: Davos & The Great Reset, Chapter I
Sep 1, 2026 · 46m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know introduces the World Economic Forum’s "Great Reset" initiative, launched during the 2020 pandemic.
Strange News: A Mystery Trip to Moscow, Robots vs. Usain Bolt, Meta in Hot Water, and More
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 12m
The hosts discuss Meta’s $18 billion settlement regarding teen addiction, the EU’s new right-to-repair laws, and the World Humanoid Robot Games in China.
Introducing: Natural Causes
Aug 29, 2026 · 2m
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A CIA Heist: The Strange Saga of David J. Rush
Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 2m
This episode investigates David J.
Listener Mail: Sleeper Agents, Devil Corp, Automated Book Scanners, and the Gandalf Protest!
Aug 27, 2026 · 1h 6m
Hosts Matt and Noel discuss a listener’s suspicion of a Russian sleeper agent linked to the exclusive Fort Orange Club, exploring how elite private clubs facilitate backroom political deals.
Conspiracy in Sudan: Who's Running the Civil War?
Aug 26, 2026 · 1h 10m
This episode investigates the underreported third civil war in Sudan, detailing the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
CLASSIC: The Devil and The Rain: The Case of Don Decker
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 0m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines the 1983 case of Don Decker, an inmate who allegedly caused indoor rain and levitation after attending his abusive grandfather’s funeral.
Strange News: The FBI's Crypto Heist, 7 Seconds Without Gravity, Uncle Sam Hates Wind Power, and More
Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a viral NASA conspiracy about gravity loss, debunking it as a recycled prank.
From Skyline Drive: Organ Trail
Aug 22, 2026 · 1h 0m
Host Mangesh Hatikudur investigates the dark underbelly of the longevity industry, exploring rumors of human organ farms and cloning.
Israel's 'Secret' Nuclear Program: The Samson Option
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 7m
This episode explores Israel’s nuclear arsenal and its policy of "deliberate ambiguity," often referred to as the "Samson Option.
Listener Mail: Water Wars and Terrorism, Elephants and Circuses, the Future of Apprenticeships, and More
Aug 20, 2026 · 1h 1m
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan discuss listener mail covering cyberattacks on municipal water infrastructure, highlighting vulnerabilities like…
Why Do White House Chefs Keep Drowning?
Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 8m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate the White House culinary staff, highlighting the historical role of enslaved cooks and the modern executive chef position.
CLASSIC: What is the Golden Dawn?
Aug 18, 2026 · 56m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explores the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a late 19th-century secret society that blended Freemasonry, Kabbalah, and spiritualism.
Strange News: Trouble at the Cheese Bank, Wildfire Betting, AI Viruses, ICE Shock Gloves, Robocop for Shoplifters, and More
Aug 17, 2026 · 57m
Hosts Matt, Noah, and Ben discuss extreme heat damaging Italian cheese banks used as loan collateral and US senators cracking down on wildfire prediction markets.
Stuff They Don’t Want YouTube Know, Chapter Two: A Narrative War
Aug 14, 2026 · 46m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben examine YouTube’s evolution from a free-speech haven to a platform driven by advertiser interests and government pressure.
"CLASSIC: What is the Military-entertainment Complex? "
Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 12m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the "military-entertainment complex," a symbiotic relationship where the U.
Stuff They Don’t Want YouTube Know, Chapter One: "Me at the Zoo"
Aug 12, 2026 · 42m
Hosts Matt, Noel, Ben, and Dylan explore YouTube’s history, from its 2005 founding to its current status as a media monopoly.
CLASSIC: Who killed John Parsons Wheeler?
Aug 11, 2026 · 59m
This episode investigates the unsolved 2010 homicide of John Parsons Wheeler III, a prominent defense consultant and philanthropist found dead in a Delaware landfill.
Strange News: Denmark Doubles Down, Google Messes Up AI, several Naked Folks Get in Trouble, RFK Jr., and More
Aug 10, 2026 · 59m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss self-destructing plastic, RFK Jr.
The True Story of Raytheon: Three Guys Got Super Into Refrigerators (and then War)
Aug 7, 2026 · 53m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explores the history and controversies of Raytheon, now part of RTX Corporation.
Listener Mail: The Minuteman, the October Suprise, Vermin Supreme and More
Aug 6, 2026 · 47m
Hosts Matt and Noel field listener voicemails, starting with a former missileer’s account of eerie experiences in underground nuclear silos and the rigorous security protocols involved.
The Organ Trail, with Mangesh Hattikudur
Aug 5, 2026 · 59m
Hosts Noel, Ben, and Dylan welcome guest Mangesh Kudva to discuss his podcast *Skyline Drive* and the pursuit of immortality.
CLASSIC: Power, Water and Texas: What happened?
Aug 4, 2026 · 1h 9m
This episode examines the 2021 Texas winter storm crisis, analyzing how ERCOT’s deregulated, isolated grid failed due to lack of winterization.
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…
The Hidden Horrors of Elephant Shows
Jul 31, 2026 · 48m
Hosts Noel, Ben, and Tennessee explore the dark side of human-elephant relationships, focusing on the brutal "crush" training method used in circuses and tourist attractions.
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.
The Devil's Quarry, with Paul Solotaroff
Jul 29, 2026 · 1h 10m
Investigative journalist Paul Solotaroff joins hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben to discuss his work on the wrongful conviction of Anthony DePippo and Andrew…
CLASSIC: Ancient Flying Machines
Jul 28, 2026 · 52m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate claims of ancient Indian flying machines, or Vimanas powered by mercury vortex engines.
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.
What Really Happened to the U.S.S. Liberty? Chapter Two: Conspiracies and Questions
Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 11m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the 1967 USS Liberty attack, examining survivor accounts and allegations of a U.
CLASSIC: Contaminants in Baby Food
Jul 23, 2026 · 52m
This episode investigates the widespread contamination of baby food and formula with toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and mercury.
What Really Happened to the U.S.S. Liberty? Chapter One: Trouble Brewing
Jul 22, 2026 · 42m
Hosts Matt and Noel explore the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, a US spy ship struck by Israeli forces during the Six-Day War.
CLASSIC: What is Falun Gong?
Jul 21, 2026 · 1h 8m
Hosts Matt and Ben explore the controversial history of Falun Gong, from its origins as a Chinese spiritual practice to its designation as a cult by the Chinese government.
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.
The Return of Conscription
Jul 17, 2026 · 1h 6m
Hosts Matt Hug, Noel, and Ben explore the history and potential return of the U.
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.
Wrestling is Full of Conspiracies
Jul 15, 2026 · 52m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore professional wrestling’s history, from its origins as athletic theater to the cultural impact of kayfabe.
CLASSIC: What is Adrenochrome?
Jul 14, 2026 · 1h 10m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben revisit their 2021 episode on adrenochrome, debunking the conspiracy theory that elites harvest it from tortured children for its supposed psychedelic and anti-aging effects.
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