Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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117 episodes

Episodes

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
This episode details the U.
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.
CLASSIC: The Disturbing Origins of Generally Good Things
May 26, 2026 · 56m
Hosts Matt and Ben explore the disturbing origins of respected institutions, revealing how gynecology, the Sierra Club, Georgetown University, and…
Strange News: Banning Audits, Tahoe's in Trouble, Fish Butts, Automakers Shift to Defense, and More
May 25, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt and Dylan discuss NVIDIA’s market cap surpassing Germany’s GDP, the DOJ barring IRS audits of the president, and Lake Tahoe residents losing power to data centers.
Sonic Youth and Murder, with Jake Brennan
May 22, 2026 · 1h 3m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben welcome Jake Brennan from Disgraceland to uncover the dark truth behind Sonic Youth’s iconic album *Goo*.
Listener Mail: RavenEye AI, DeFlock America, the Tina Resch Poltergeist, When The President Visits and More
May 21, 2026 · 1h 2m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss AI in military surveillance, highlighting Riverside Research’s RavenEye and Blue Halo, while critiquing tech CEOs’ pro-AI rhetoric.
The Continuing Conspiracy of Louisiana's Cancer Alley
May 20, 2026 · 1h 10m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate "Cancer Alley," an 85-mile stretch of Louisiana’s Mississippi River lined with petrochemical plants.
CLASSIC: Secrets of Livestock Industry, Chapter Two: The Animals and the Bug
May 19, 2026 · 1h 18m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the livestock industry’s dark side, focusing on superbugs, pandemics, and the ethical implications of factory farming.
Strange News: Is the Hantavirus a New Pandemic? Corruption in Georgia, Data Centers, Chinese Spies, and More
May 18, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s resignation for acting as an unregistered Chinese agent and the overturned conviction of Alex Murdaugh.
Epstein: The Mystery of Zorro Ranch
May 15, 2026 · 1h 0m
This episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates Jeffrey Epstein’s lesser-known properties, focusing heavily on his massive Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.
Listener Mail: Charles Taylor and the CIA, High-altitude Airships, the Port Chicago Disaster, and More.
May 14, 2026 · 50m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss listener mail covering the 1944 Port Chicago disaster, UCMJ Article 134, and a potential CIA-assisted escape of Charles Taylor from a 1985 US jail.
How Tarot Cards (Might) Work
May 13, 2026 · 54m
Hosts Matt and Ben explore the history and mechanics of tarot cards, tracing their origins from 15th-century Italian games to modern divination tools.
CLASSIC: Secrets of the Livestock Industry, Chapter One: Why is meat so cheap?
May 12, 2026 · 44m
This episode explores the global livestock industry, revealing how U.
Strange News: Sperm Racing, the Death of Ted Turner and Spirit Airlines, Media Freedom is in Trouble, the Voting Rights Act Conspiracy, and More
May 11, 2026 · 1h 4m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben discuss the 2026 Sperm Racing World Cup, Spirit Airlines' collapse, and a Met Gala protest against Amazon.
Serpent Gods: The Legend of Nāga
May 8, 2026 · 1h 15m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the ancient myth of the Naga, semi-divine serpent beings revered in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Listener Mail: A Ghost Story, Assassinations, Robot Etymology and More
May 8, 2026 · 55m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben tackle listener mail, starting with a spooky tale of a haunted basement and a visit to Tennessee’s Bell Witch Cave.
Possessed By The Devil: The Story of Latoya Ammons
May 6, 2026 · 1h 17m
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben investigate the infamous 2011 Gary, Indiana "demon house" case involving the Ammons family.
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