Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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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.
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.
Introducing: DISGRACELAND
Jul 11, 2026 · 1m
The provided transcript contains only the phrase "Thank you," which is insufficient to summarize a podcast episode.
Where are the Next Pandemics?
Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 13m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the rising threat of zoonotic pandemics, analyzing factors like climate change and gain-of-function research.
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…
CLASSIC: The Philadelphia Experiment
Jul 8, 2026 · 1h 5m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate the Philadelphia Experiment legend, which claims the USS Eldridge was rendered invisible and teleported in 1943.
What is Mirror Life?
Jul 8, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the existential threat of "mirror life," a synthetic biology concept where scientists create organisms with reversed molecular chirality.
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.
V32: The Mysterious New Persian Spy Radio
Jul 3, 2026 · 58m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate "number stations," mysterious shortwave broadcasts used by intelligence agencies to send coded messages to spies via one-time pads.
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.
How Leaving the US Works
Jul 1, 2026 · 56m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the complexities of leaving the United States, contrasting voluntary emigration with mass deportations.
CLASSIC: Mystery, Mayhem and Nukes: The Story of the Marshall Islands
Jun 30, 2026 · 59m
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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.
People As Currency: The Murky World of 'Prisoner Exchange'
Jun 26, 2026 · 1h 3m
Hosts Ben, Matt, and Dylan explore the hidden complexities of prisoner exchanges, from ancient hostage diplomacy to modern geopolitical quid pro quos.
CLASSIC: What is the Latitude Society?
Jun 25, 2026 · 1h 2m
This episode explores the Latitude Society, a San Francisco-based immersive art project and secret society created by Jeff Hull’s company, Nonchalance.
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.
CLASSIC: Reddit vs. Wall Street: Peasants invade the casino?
Jun 23, 2026 · 56m
This classic episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines the 2021 GameStop short squeeze, where Reddit users coordinated to drive up stock prices and challenge Wall Street hedge funds.
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.
The Flock Episode, Chapter One: Safety vs. Surveillance
Jun 19, 2026 · 54m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates Flock Safety, a surveillance company founded by Georgia Tech students that has rapidly…
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.
Exercise Tiger: The Slapton Sands Cover-up
Jun 17, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate Exercise Tiger, a disastrous 1944 D-Day rehearsal at Slapton Sands, England.
CLASSIC: Ireland's Vanishing Triangle
Jun 16, 2026 · 51m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate Ireland’s "Vanishing Triangle," a cluster of eight unsolved female disappearances from 1993 to 1998.
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.
Cargill Might Be The Worst Company You've Never Heard Of
Jun 12, 2026 · 51m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate Cargill, the massive privately held corporation controlling global food and commodity supply chains.
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.
Can You Count on Numerology?
Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 6m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore numerology, tracing its roots from Pythagorean philosophy to modern divination practices.
CLASSIC: The Open Skies Treaty
Jun 9, 2026 · 59m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines the U.
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…
The Lucy Letby Case, with Amanda Knox
Jun 5, 2026 · 1h 18m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben interview journalist Amanda Knox about the Lucy Letby case, exploring doubts surrounding her conviction for infanticide.
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.
The True Story of Aleister Crowley
Jun 3, 2026 · 1h 14m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explores the life and legacy of Aleister Crowley, examining his background as a wealthy British…
CLASSIC: Interview: Psychedelics, Machine Elves and More with Kesha
Jun 2, 2026 · 54m
Kesha joins the hosts to discuss her fascination with the supernatural, sharing a personal story of contacting a gray alien via meditation and laughing gas.
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.
CLASSIC: Child Soldiers: A Hidden Horror
May 28, 2026 · 58m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines the global tragedy of child soldiers, defining their roles and recruitment by state and non-state actors.
Blood Magic: The Fact and Fiction of Human Sacrifice
May 27, 2026 · 1h 10m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the history and modern implications of human sacrifice, arguing it was often a tool for social control by ruling elites.
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