Conspiracy Bill’s Top 12 WILDEST Stories of 2026, With Bill Simmons
Summary
Bill Simmons joins Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker to rank his top conspiracy theories and true crime mysteries of the year. The hosts debunk several cases, including the Houston Bayou killings and Brian Kohberger’s alleged accomplice, before diving into deeper puzzles like Havana Syndrome and the Miami Mall incident. They also explore bizarre anomalies such as the 49ers’ electrical substation injuries, Epstein’s lottery win, and the mysterious disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother.
Topics discussed
Sponsor reads and Stephen King's Richard Bachman persona
Intro: Zodiac prep, JFK conspiracy theories, and podcast format
Honorable Mentions: Drowning deaths, John Walsh, and Idaho murders
Honorable Mentions: Accomplices, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, and Maldives divers
Top 12: Havana Syndrome and microwave brain attacks
Top 11: Fox News anchor mask and deepfake technology
Top 10: Jeffrey Epstein and the rigged Powerball lottery ticket
Top 9: Trump assassination attempt and security failures
Top 8: Miami Mall giant creature sighting and police response
Top 7: 49ers injuries and the substation conspiracy theory
Top 6: Savannah Guthrie's mother kidnapping case
Top 5: Trump's ear injury and hand appearance analysis
Top 4: Missing scientists and potential defections to China
Interlude: Knicks championship hat and Red Sox World Series memories
Top 3: Karen Reed case, Turtle Boy, and trial details
Top 2: Lindsey Clancy postpartum psychosis and husband's behavior
Top 1: Rex Burke, Gilgo Beach murders, and FBI interference
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