Best Atlas Cast Podcasts (2026)

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The Great US Brain Drain 1:08:44

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Well, folks, the results are in: 2025 was a rough year for American science. Massive funding cuts to research and development aren't just slowing the pace of innovation -- they're also sending thousands of the nation's best and brightest out of the country... and straight into the arms of nations that would love to have them. What does this mean fo…

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CLASSIC: Poltergeists: Fact and Fiction 1:01:12

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In the world of spirits and apparitions, the poltergeist is a unique type of ghost -- one known for its alleged ability to move physical objects (often in violent, unpredictable ways), to target and torment specific human beings and, perhaps strangest of all, to suddenly, one day, disappear. While not everyone uses the name 'poltergeist,' legends o…

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National Endowment for Democracy: The New CIA? 1:00:48

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As Ben, Matt and Noel return from a holiday break, they recall a shocking discovery from their earlier investigation into the Atlas Network. What exactly is the 'National Endowment for Democracy'? Why does this... quasi-private, government-funded, global entity have so many people so concerned? Also, why are so many people calling it 'a new CIA'? W…

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CLASSIC: Interview: Corruption, Conspiracy and Champions: Crime in the NBA 51:33

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The world of professional sports is a multi-billion dollar industry -- and even the most ardent fans may not know what actually happens away from the bright lights and cheering crowds. Join Ben and special guest, journalist Tim Livingston, the creator of Whistleblower, as they dive into the strange, twisting tale of one of the NBA's biggest conspir…

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CLASSIC: Did Milwaukee Police Protect a Child Abuse Ring? 59:32

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Earlier this year, two children went missing in Milwaukee. Despite the pleas of their parents and loved ones, the local police did not treat these children as "critically missing," meaning they issued no Amber Alert. Desperate for answers, family members took matters into their own hands, tracing one of the missing children's phones to a duplex in …

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EP56 * John Bates * Believe, part 2 of 2 44:10

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John Bates is back, if you need a refresher, he's an expert communications coach to some really big names and celebrities, a repeat TED speaker, Bestselling Author and expert who takes great leaders and shows them how to be great speakers, amazing keynotes, and TED-worthy communicators. 92+ Net Promoter. CEO/Founder of Executive Speaking Success, C…

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CLASSIC: The Nunavut Ping 59:55

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Officially formed in 1999, Nunavut is the newest and most northerly territory of Canada. This sparsely-populated region is home unique wildlife, ancient culture and, it seems, a mystery. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they unravel the strange story of a bizarre, unexplained sound emerging from the seafloor -- it's allegedly terrified migratory animals,…

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CLASSIC: Have dreams really predicted the future? Chapter II 54:09

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Could human dreams really, in some way, predict the future? At first, it sounds like the stuff of science fiction... but the real-life answer may not be as clear-cut as the plot of a sci-fi blockbuster. Instead, it turns out that probability, bias and, perhaps, the bleeding edge of physics may all play a role in the strange phenomenon known as prec…

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CLASSIC: Have dreams really predicted the future? Chapter I 59:26

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Dreams are one of the most mysterious aspects of human existence, and we still don't fully understand the strange phenomenon known as dreaming. For thousands of years, human beings have taken action in the waking world based on information they encounter in a dream -- and, every so often, people have felt their dreams aren't just reminding them of …

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CLASSIC: Could Sea Monsters/Serpents Still Exist? 1:06:08

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Since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have been haunted by rumors of monsters beneath the waves -- and, as time wore on, it seemed at least some of those legends were based in truth. Today's question: could any sea serpents, leviathans or other cryptids remain alive in the modern day? Tune in to learn more. They don't want you to read o…

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CLASSIC: What is "Laying On Hands"? 59:51

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In the ancient days, when medicine and spirituality were inseparable, people often used rituals and invocations to elicit help from divine sources. This practice continues today, through a number of techniques collectively known as faith healing. But what is it, exactly? How does it work? Could mere physical touch from the right person heal otherwi…

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EP 55 * John Bates * Live like a leader, part 1 of 2 46:29

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Meet John Bates - Communications Coach, TED speaker, Bestselling Author and expert who takes great leaders and shows them how to be great speakers, amazing keynotes, and TED-worthy communicators. 92+ Net Promoter. CEO/Founder of Executive Speaking Success, Co-Founder & Fox Hole Buddy of Warrior side. John has worked with some huge brands like: TEDx…

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CLASSIC: You're Getting A Vibe: The Strange Science of Auras 53:33

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For millennia, people in civilizations across the planet have claimed to perceive intangible energy emanating from people, animals, plants -- and even inanimate objects. And, in recent centuries, scientists and mystics alike have sought to explain this phenomenon. As you might imagine, not everyone agrees on what an aura could be -- or whether it e…

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CLASSIC: The Dark Side of the Loom, Chapter II: Pollution, Extinction, and the Fashion Industry 1:06:01

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Everyone loves looking sharp - and saving money in the process. But what if there's a hidden cost to all this fast fashion and these trendy cosmetics? In the second part of this series, the guys return to the underbelly of the worldwide fashion and cosmetic industries, exploring how the global production process affects wildlife and spreads polluti…

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CLASSIC: The Dark Side of the Loom, Chapter I: Hidden Costs of the Fashion Industry 1:07:01

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If you're like the vast majority of people, you wear clothes. Clothing is one of the oldest pieces of human technology, and these days it's also a multi-billion dollar industry. People across the planet use clothing and fashion as a means of expression, a way to make a living, and a way to communicate. But, like any other industry of the size, the …

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CLASSIC: What is 'Antifa?' 1:06:10

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If you've been watching the news, you've probably heard journalists and pundits throwing around the word "antifa," often in relation to protests. The phrase, a portmanteau of "anti-fascist," has been used to describe multiple groups and individuals. It's become the subject of several conspiracy theories as well - but what exactly is "antifa"? Tune …

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EP 54 * Jason Shaffer * The Chief has spoken 1:16:04

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Jason Schaefer, former Air Force Command Chief, joins Atlas Aultman on the Targeted Podcast to discuss leadership, effort, loss, military transition, and identity after service. This episode covers discipline over motivation, servant leadership, fatherhood, grief, and what it really means to lead people first. IN THIS SHOW WE TALK ABOUT: Military c…

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CLASSIC: What really sank the Kursk? 56:54

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More than 500 feet long and carrying missiles the size of small planes, the giant, nuclear-powered Kursk submarine was an apex predator of the high seas. At least, that is, until it was destroyed in one of the most catastrophic peacetime submarine accidents in history. The entire crew was lost and, decades later, some still believe this 'accident' …

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The Elf On The Shelf Is Part of the Surveillance State! 1:17:53

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Ben, Matt and Noel have a special, spoiler-filled episode just for you, fellow Conspiracy Realists! You see, something strange happened over recent years: Santa, Rudolph and all the usual characters of Christmas have been joined by a new entity... a little Elf, hanging around your house from Thanksgiving…

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CLASSIC: The True Cost of Gasoline 1:01:30

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For most of modern history, the world has run on oil. In the US and abroad, the price of gasoline is often the subject of intense concern, and prices at the pump vary widely. The difference of a few dollars per gallon can incite widespread unrest. But there's a question rarely asked: How much should gas actually cost? They don't want you to read ou…

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Save The World and Screw The Sun: Weather Modification, 2025 1:03:00

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Remember when chatting about the weather used to be nothing more than small talk? Those days are long gone. As the climate becomes increasingly chaotic, powerful interests have returned to the controversial -- at times, conspiratorial -- concept of weather modification. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deep into the bizarre, outlandish…

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CLASSIC: Interview: Who Killed JFK? with Rob Reiner 1:14:16

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In the wake of the death of Rob Reiner and his spouse Michele, Ben, Matt and Noel share some of their memories working with Rob and return to their classic interview with him, from 2023: Sixty years ago this week, US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas. In tonight's conversation, Ben,…

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Strange News: Your Gut Predicts the Future; Quesadilla versus Flat Earth Theory, Wanted: Boomerang! And So Much More 59:48

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In this week's strange news segment, Ben, Noel and Dylan explore how a human gut biome may predict linear future. Conversations about social media ephemera. Ben cops to his "missing: boomerang" posters, shouts out The Daily Zeitgeist, and asks Noel to explain "6-7." Dylan shares a weird story about returning to the United States as the U.S. asks to…

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EP 53 * Kate Monroe * Talking Billions when helping thousands with VETCOMM - how to help people and grow a business fast 27:52

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A first for this show by/with/for men that win - our guest is a woman. Kate Monroe joins us in Hollywood to talk about the events that she has had to overcome as a Marine with broken bones and reconstruction surgeries, sexual-abuse-survivor, lots of threats and eventually telling us about her massively successful venture that has put BILLIONS of ea…

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We Finally Did It: The Nibiru Episode. 58:09

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Tonight's episode: Ben, Matt, Noel and Dylan ask: How many planets exist? According to current astronomical research, a lot of speculation and tons of conspiracy theories, there may be more to the solar system. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Africville 40:31

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If you're not from Nova Scotia, you may have never heard of Africville -- it was a small community in Halifax. The larger government of Halifax seemed content to pretend Africville simply didn't exist. After the infamous Halifax Explosion of the early 1900s, the government changed their tactic, and aggressively conspired to erase Africville from hi…

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Rapa Nui: The Mystery of Easter Island 54:04

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Located in the eastern Pacific ocean, thousands of miles from other civilizations, Rapa Nui is home to an enduring mystery: hundreds of giant, stone sculptures called maoi. For centuries, outsiders had no idea how these were built, when, why or -- most importantly -- what happened to make the construction stop. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and N…

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CLASSIC: A Cosmic Murder Mystery: The Star That Simply Vanished 48:16

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How can a star disappear? As Ben, Matt and Noel learn in this evening's Classic episode, there's more than a bit of weirdness involved: a few years back, an enterprising group of astronomers and astrophysicists found themselves transformed into full-on space detectives when a cursory observation of a luminous blue variable star located in the Kinma…

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S3 Post-Season Cast Chat 1:37:01

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That's a wrap! The gang sits down to answer your questions about Season 3—and compliment the shit out of each other. $2 Creature Feature is an actual play podcast in association with the AltHaven TTRPG network. We play Monster of the Week, a system created by Michael Sands and published by Evil Hat Productions. Our cast is Ray Adams (on Bluesky as …

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Strange News: Animal Heists, Curious Attacks, the Age of Disclosure, Radioactive Fun Guys, and So Much More 1:09:13

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It's almost the end of the year -- Disclosure looms, raccoons and humans alike pull heists, folks are housing Faberge eggs, fungi evolves in Chernobyl and pretty much everyone is trying to survive. Ben, Matt and Dylan want to tell you a joke at the beginning of this week's strange news segment. Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes inspired by this …

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EP 52 * Brain L Kent * The R Factor 36:25

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Meet Dr. Brian "BK" Kent, Strategic Advisor, Speaker, successful author, Instructor. We talk about goal setting, entrepreneurship, relationships on personal and professional levels, how he won the title AUTHOR OF THE YEAR, his speaking and TV sessions as an expert in many fields and of course, some keys to success for scaling your business and stay…

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The Horrifying Mysteries of Chicago's Ripper Crew 1:24:47

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Warning: This episode contains graphic, accurate descriptions of unclean actions, and may not be appropriate for all listeners. In 1981 and 1982, an horrific series of murders and mutilation gripped Chicago. Ultimately, investigators found four men guilty of the crimes: Edward Spreitzer, brothers Andrew and Thomas Kokoraleis, and the alleged ringle…

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Listener Mail: Underground Bumps in the Night, Hidden Missiles, Selling Your Soul and More 1:00:44

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Hidalgo, Jimothy and Pure prompt Ben, Matt and Dylan to dive even deeper into the bizarre world of hidden structures underground -- including bunkers and top-secret missile siloes, just waiting for that launch command. Pastor Banks reaches out with a deep conversation about the nature of the soul, and Calamity Chris confirms the ancient folklore of…

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The Mysterious Story of Russia's "Shadow Fleet" 1:08:47

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As Russia and the West escalate their tensions, the world enacts sanctions meant to cripple the Russian economy -- "you can't sell oil," says the West. Ordinarily, a sanctioned country would have no recourse. Yet, as Ben, Dylan, Matt and Noel discover in tonight's episode, Russia took a different route: a secret navy of ragtag vessels sailing under…

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CLASSIC: The Deepcut Suicides 59:04

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Located in Surrey, the Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut (more often known as the Deepcut Barracks) was once the headquarters of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corp. On paper, Deepcut seemed to be a successful military installation -- yet it had a dark side. Young trainees were routinely bullied and abused, with little high-level oversight. A ser…

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EP 51 * Jack Donovan * Way of men and manhood today, this is what masculinity looks like 59:53

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Meet Jack Donovan, a bestselling author who continues to create thought provoking work almost daily. Best known for his bestselling book, The Way of Men - Jack and Atlas discuss that work and the continuing dialogue that continues to resurface in talks that surround men of strength, courage, mastery, honor, and what they mean to manhood today. ————…

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Strange News: Do you recall ice cream? AI Religion, Campbell's Soup, New Pesticides and More. 1:13:51

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Recent changes in social media reveal a vast network of trolls, prompting Ben to ask the gang, once again, about the dilemma of anonymity. The FDA folds on new pesticides. As predicted, AI launches a religion. There's this whole thing about Campbell's soup. All this and more in this week's Strange News segment. If you dig this weekly segment, check…

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Uncontacted Tribes: Fact and Fiction 1:00:15

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In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt at Noel separate fact from the fiction surrounding uncontacted peoples: Who's the most off-grid person you know? Have you ever fantasized about clocking out of the modern rat race, heading for the boonies, and living off the land with your loved ones? While 'uncontacted' communities are a huge part of film and fictio…

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CLASSIC: Happy Thanksgiving! Also -- when did humans reach the Americas? 43:39

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Did human beings first reach the continents we call North and South America by traversing a land bride across what's now known as the Bering Strait? That's been the most prominent theory about early human migration, and it's the one many children learn about in school -- but what if there's more to the story? Join the guys as they dive into the sto…

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The National Debt Conspiracy 1:11:35

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Oof -- debt. People have it, companies have it, and a lot of countries do, too. In the US, the national debt becomes a hot-button issue every time elections roll around. But how does debt work when the country that owes the debt literally makes the rules around finance? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the dizzying (and sometimes te…

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CLASSIC: How Rigging Elections Works: Mexico, 1988 1:02:01

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While democracy isn't always predictable, one thing's for sure -- no matter who wins an election, for any party, in any country, some part of the population will claim the game is rigged. That's what happened in Mexico in 1988, when Carlos Salinas de Gortari became president in a hotly-disputed election. For years rumors circulated about the illega…

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S3, Ep 35: The Neverending Story 2 (S3 Finale) 1:18:33

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Donate to the Podcasters Fight Hunger food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/PodcastersFightHunger It's the end of Season 3. And the beginning of a new chapter for Moth, Janine, Reno, and Gator. And maybe, for all of us. [CW: grief, substance use, blood, medical settings, existential threat] $2 Creature Feature is an actual play podc…

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Strange News: Raccoon Evolution! A Grand Theft Joyride, the Guys Predict Nvidia, Cheese gets Cast, and Much More 1:11:21

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Recent studies argue city raccoons are evolving along with humans. A guy steals a city bus and honestly does a pretty good job. Legislation is unprepared for technology, and Nvidia makes a lot of stuff. All this and more in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-sho…

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EP 50 * Joe Uzpen * How the world stage shaped me and why teamwork really does make the dream work 35:34

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Meet Joe Uzpen, a former colleague of the host, Atlas Aultman, from their time in the White House under a different administration. Joe continues to bring excellence in medicine to the world. We talk about the mindset needed to tackle tough problems, how to not spend time in places that don't matter, and some behind the scenes times like elevator r…

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3I/Atlas: We are Obsessed with the Newest (or Oldest?) Instellar Object 1:02:46

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While humanity's local solar system appears huge from Earth, it's actually a pretty tiny piece of real estate in the grand scheme of things. And, in recent years, technological breakthroughs have allowed astronomers and physicists to learn more about the things traveling to us from outside our patch of space. In today's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel …

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Listener Mail: Mysterious Booms, Near-death Experiences, the First Amendment versus the Internet, the Enchiladasagna and More 53:18

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Saturn asks about the Longfellow Boom. Good Ol' Russ inspires Ben and Matt to do a Yule Cat prank. Beuford prompts a deep conversation about the First Amendment versus technology. Chef Ben revolutionizes the world with the Enchiladasagna - THE FUTURE IS NOW. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our boo…

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EP 49 * Rob Lyman * Leading change in a changing Air Force, a retired Brigadier General shares tips 51:21

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Meet one of my mentors, Brigadier General Rob Lyman, USAF, Retired as we talk about his time in the Air Force as a trailblazing leader. Like many senior leaders, he is quick to point out the work of many, but the old saying is true, everything starts with leadership. We talk new technology, mentorship while going fast, Ranger School and how you as …

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Interview: The Devil You Know, with Sarah Marshall 1:06:33

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We've all heard the phrase: "Satanic Panic." Not too long ago, the United States -- and, later, the world -- was gripped with fear. According to the story, powerful devil worshippers conspired to kidnap, abuse, torture and even murder innocent children all in the service of Satan. So, what actually happened here? How did Patrick Swayze get mixed up…

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CLASSIC: Russia and the US Civil Rights Movement 55:11

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Ben here, with a Classic episode. Fellow Conspiracy Realists, way back in 2019 I asked Matt and Noel what we really know about the US Civil Rights movement. Our exploration remains relevant today: The US Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s sparked nationwide protests, marches and action, resulting in fundamental changes for a nation that had…

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Strange News: China Says Influencers Need Bonafides, a Bunch of the Usual Epstein Stuff, Space Food From Pee, and Even More 1:09:23

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Congress finally cosigns the release of a bunch of emails from Jeffrey Epstein, which confirm earlier conversation. Europe aims to feed astronauts through a pretty fascinating process using human urine (yes, it is as weird as it sounds). Over in China, Uncle Xi demands all online influencers speaking about finance, law or medicine verify that they …