Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Strange News: The FBI's Crypto Heist, 7 Seconds Without Gravity, Uncle Sam Hates Wind Power, and More

Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 4m

Summary

Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss a viral NASA conspiracy about gravity loss, debunking it as a recycled prank. They cover Hugh Hefner’s ignored FBI tip on Jeffrey Epstein, an FBI agent stealing crypto after consulting ChatGPT, and Trump’s claim to annex the Strait of Hormuz. The episode also touches on record oil profits amid geopolitical tension and announces an upcoming "Stuff at Sea" cruise.

Topics discussed

Intro and carbonated water mishap South African detective murder case Hugh Hefner's Epstein tip ignored by FBI Recommendation for the show Furious Sponsors: Amazon Health AI and YouTube Premium Trump declares Strait of Hormuz a US territory FBI agent steals crypto due to government inaction ChatGPT retirement plan and Silo spoiler Upcoming podcast tour on the high seas Sponsors: Amazon Health AI and Red Bull Debunking NASA gravity loss conspiracy Decline of critical thinking and internet privacy Gen Z financial instability and sports betting Sponsors and reminder about oil profits Record heat and fossil fuel narratives Buyback of offshore wind leases for fossil fuels Outro and final sponsor messages
Listen ad-free on Castria