Conspiracy Theories
The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.
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Failed Conspiracies: Catiline Conspiracy
In the 1st century B.C.E., competition between Roman senators was stiff — even deadly.
41 min
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Failed Conspiracies: Pazzi Conspiracy
In the 15th century, the Medicis were the most powerful banking family in Italy. Members of a rival banking family known as the Pazzi attempted to overthrow them but failed.
39 min
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Failed Conspiracies: Gunpowder Plot
Remember, remember the 5th of November? You might remember it differently had Guy Fawkes and his team successfully blown up Parliament back in 1605.
42 min
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Failed Conspiracies: July 20th Plot
In 1944, a group of Adolf Hitler's top-ranking officials devised a plot to kill the Nazi leader and end his reign for good. But things didn't exactly go as planned...
39 min
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Grand Central Station Pt. 2
During World War II, hidden power stations below Grand Central Station may have been the target of a Nazi attack.
37 min
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Grand Central Station Pt. 1
It’s an American icon, and an important piece of United States history. When Grand Central Station opened its doors in 1913, it stood as an opulent monument to ingenuity.
41 min
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Benjamin Franklin Pt. 2
Among his many high-profile roles, Franklin still managed to keep some affairs out of the public eye.
39 min
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Benjamin Franklin Pt. 1
He’s famous for being a Founding Father and a groundbreaking inventor. But behind his electric experiments, Benjamin Franklin kept dark secrets not taught in the history books.
36 min
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Life on Mars Pt. 2
Twenty years after NASA landed the first rover on Mars, theorists believe there’s more to the Red Planet than reported.
39 min
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Life on Mars Pt. 1
From the ancient Egyptians to 16th-century scientists to NASA today — fascination with the Red Planet spans thousands of years. But Mars holds endless mysteries. How close are we to finding them out?
42 min
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Nostradamus: Seer or Schemer? Pt. 2
Centuries after his death, Nostradamus is still a household name, but his accuracy, methods, and reputation are all up for debate.
40 min
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Nostradamus: Seer or Schemer? Pt. 1
The deaths of kings. The makings of popes. Famines of entire civilizations. Nostradamus became famous in the 16th century for his predictions of the future.
42 min
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NBA Conspiracies: Michael Jordan’s Retirement
After the mysterious death of his father in 1993, Michael Jordan retired unexpectedly.
37 min
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NBA Conspiracies: Frozen Envelope Draft
Was the 1985 NBA draft lottery rigged? Facing disillusioned fans and dwindling TV viewers, NBA commissioner David Stern changed how the draft was done.
31 min
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Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Pt. 2
When do conspiracy theories stop being theories? Today’s episode visits real accounts of deadly misconduct committed at scale by governments and businesses.
34 min
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Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Pt. 1
Reptile overlords. Pizzagate. QAnon. What makes conspiracy theories so alluring, and why are some more unshakeable than others?
45 min
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Bigfoot Pt. 2
Even expert primatologists can’t agree on whether Bigfoot exists. Is it all a hoax, or is the creature more intelligent — or cosmic — than we give it credit for?
38 min
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Bigfoot Pt. 1
It’s the most-glimpsed creature that doesn’t exist. A mysterious ape-man whose legends date back centuries. But while the stories shift and morph, some elements remain the same: The giant footprints.
38 min
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Skull and Bones Pt. 2
They say a Bonesman is for life… Their secret bond might have led to the creation of another clandestine organization: the CIA.
43 min
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Skull and Bones Pt. 1
Formed at Yale in 1832, a fraternal secret society counts media moguls, CIA operatives, even U.S. presidents in its roster.
37 min
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Bitcoin Revolution Pt. 2
In April 2021, Bitcoin hit its all time high of over 60K per coin — and it's still growing.
43 min
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Bitcoin Revolution Pt. 1
An enigmatic creator. A much-hyped cryptocurrency. Bitcoin might be paving the way for a financial revolution, but critics say the digital dollar is a perfect cloak for criminals and cybercrimes.
40 min
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Radio Frequency Identification Pt. 2
RFID tags have become a paper-thin, barely detectable building block of our economy — but they aren’t without controversy.
36 min
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Radio Frequency Identification Pt. 1
A spy device developed during the Cold War has evolved into ubiquity, used for everything from tracking cow medications to locating nuclear materials.
37 min
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Mexican Music Pt. 2: Disappearance of Luis Migu...
After boarding a plane to visit her estranged husband in 1986, Marcela Basteri disappeared. Her whereabouts are still a mystery.
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