Best Pancake Eating Robots Podcasts (2025)

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Late Great Planet Earth: E5 - "5-A Pay Phone, Grand Ferries, and Herd Mentality" 12:03

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26d ago12:03

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Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... Major X's illicit acquisition of a Sweethaven pay phone leads to a comical confrontation with Tootle Pops, who, despite Major X's disdain for discomfort, relentlessly coaches him on the discipline and mindset required to achieve his marathon goals and avoid herd mentality. ABOUT THE PANCAKE…

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CLASSIC: Chemtrails Were Real -- At Least in the UK 53:52

15h ago53:52

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Whether you consider yourself a true conspiracy theorist or a diehard skeptic, you've definitely heard of chemtrails. True believers are certain that, unlike the contrails made by aircraft, chemtrails are insidious chemicals dispersions meant to poison unsuspecting, innocent civilians across the planet. The concept of chemtrails has been more or le…

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Strange News: Mass Surveillance, Endangered Elections, the Annabelle Doll, Radioactive Animals, and More 1:06:01

2d ago1:06:01

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New reports raise growing concerns that the next US elections may be endangered -- along with a ton of other rights. After 54 years of fire, Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell" may be closing. Radioactive rhinos and wasps. Sex toys thrown during WNBA games. Israel conducts expansive surveillance of Palestinians, prompting a larger conversation about Big …

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Interview: Absolute, with Nick Berardini, Part 2 43:08

5d ago43:08

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As Taser International rolls out increasingly powerful and sophisticated tasers, they also massively expand sales to law enforcement agencies across the United States. In step with this expansion, more and more people end up dying as a result of these "non-lethal" weapons. In the second part of this two-part interview with journalist and filmmaker …

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Listener Mail: The Lead-Crime Hypothesis, Space Pancakes of Eagle River, Nurses and Super Smell, Alien Observation and More 48:50

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K prompts an exploration of the theory that lead exposure created a crime wave -- and possibly explains how this may have created a rash of serial killers. Easy E shares first hand experience as a nurse who can smell not only death, but dozens of other conditions. Flea wonders what aliens see when they observe Earth. Steve-From-Ohio hips the guys t…

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Interview: Absolute, with Nick Berardini 50:05

7d ago50:05

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Nowadays, everyone knows what a taser is. Manufacturers, politicians and law enforcement have long championed these devices as "non-lethal" and "safe" alternatives to firearms. Yet this is far from the truth. In the first part of this two-part interview, the gang welcomes journalist, filmmaker and podcast Nick Berardini, the creator of Absolute, Se…

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CLASSIC: Bug Out Bag 101 1:09:14

8d ago1:09:14

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If you were cut off from everything for 72 hours, what would you need to survive? If you found yourself in the middle of nowhere -- or if you needed to leave a dangerous place -- what would you carry with you? In this Classic episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the essentials of the Bug Out Bag. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static…

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Strange News: Uncle Sam Wants You To Venmo Him, Sex Slavery in Alabama, Blackmailed Monks in Thailand, A Missing Grenade in Los Angeles, and More 1:00:52

9d ago1:00:52

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Note: this week's strange news segment may not be appropriate for all audiences. Authorities have uncovered a sophisticated sexual abuse and slavery ring in Alabama, including biological parents abusing their own children. The United States wants you to help pay the national debt by venmoing Uncle Sam directly. A scandal erupts in Thailand as polic…

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CLASSIC: Why is the Navy worried about releasing the secret UFO Files? 46:30

12d ago46:30

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After years of rumors, recent releases have confirmed the US government knew much more about UFOs than they'd originally let on. And, despite the recent waves of revelations and classifications, Uncle Sam is still refusing to release everything. When pressed on the issue, the government stated that disclosing certain files would pose "an extraordin…

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Listener Mail: ChatBot Therapists, the Kaikōura Lights and More Strange Things in the SKy 46:19

13d ago46:19

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Uncle Benny hips the gang to the bizarre story of the Kaikōura lights. Smells Like Low Tide asks about the latest news regarding the First Palomar Sky Survey Spanish Virtual Observatory. Beer Fairy reaches out with disturbing developments in the world of "AI" therapy. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to re…

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Disaster in the Water: The Turkey Point Salt Plume 43:56

14d ago43:56

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Located just 25 miles south of Miami, Florida, the Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station provides power for hundreds of thousands of people -- and has done so for decades. However, since at least the 1970s, Turkey Point has struggled with an issue literally beneath the surface. Water used to cool the station has increasingly leached into the grou…

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CLASSIC: The True Story of the Ancient Chinese Giants 57:39

15d ago57:39

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Like many other regions of the world, China has its own folklore about ancient, humanoid giants. In most cases, these legends have a mundane cause -- a misidentified fossil, for example, or a translation error. However, this case appears to be unique, because it turns out the giants have been found... it just depends on what you mean when you call …

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Strange News: A Sports Memorabilia Scandal, Delta and AI Flights, Don't Move To Russia, The Fast Food Conversation, and More 1:06:42

16d ago1:06:42

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45-year-old Brett Lemieux exposes his multi-year sports memorabilia con game -- and apparently dies by his own hand. The aviation giant Delta airlines roles out an intensely controversial "AI super-analyst" to change the price you pay for tickets, from one second to the next. Two more tragedies: one with an MRI machine, and one with American Derek …

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CLASSIC: Is there enough for everyone? 1:10:31

19d ago1:10:31

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While the human species is inarguably successful (for now), hundreds of millions of people struggle under daily threats of starvation, physical danger, lack of shelter and disease. And, perhaps more troubling, the numbers indicate it's possible to feed and shelter virtually every single person on the planet -- or is it? Is there enough for everyone…

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Listener Mail: LSD, Robot Rabbits and Ben Again Hates The Sun 1:00:21

19d ago1:00:21

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Big Luke hips the gang to robot rabbits. Della addresses myths about menstration. The Messenger prompts an in-depth conversation about drugs and propaganda. The Lord of Enjoyment inspires a new exploration of cloud seeding. The Cacoa Connoisseur follows up on the science of Earth's sun and human civilization. All this and more in this week's listen…

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Can You Smell Death? 58:32

21d ago58:32

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If you are human, you do not consciously clock most odors. Yet these molecules still inform, influence, and inspire your unconscious behaviors. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore a question most folks are too frightened to ask: Can you smell death? They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-yo…

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Classic: The UFO over Montreal 54:27

22d ago54:27

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In the foggy, early evening of November 7th, 1990, two people at a Montreal hotel noticed something bizarre in the sky. Soon, multiple people in the hotel had gathered on a rooftop terrace to observe a genuine UFO -- and, soon after that, people across the city began reporting the object (if it was an object). In the almost three decades after this…

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Strange News: Oh, Man. Epstein. Also: Yeti Blood Oaths, Become A Wild Man, UNO in Vegas, Swedish Fitness Leaks, Twitter Waifus and More 57:39

23d ago57:39

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The Epstein saga continues to unfold, despite the US government saying there's "nothing to see here." China will hire you to be a wild man. UNO rolls out in Vegas. Swedish royal bodyguards accidentally leak location data via fitness apps. Twitter wants you to get an AI girlfriend. Oh, and Yeti Blood Oaths. All this and more in this week's strange n…

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Could I survive a nuclear war? 1:20:39

26d ago1:20:39

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For almost a century, the world has been terrified by the possibility of nuclear war. If one does occur, it will happen quickly, with the first strike triggering a domino effect of retaliation and chaos. So what can the average person do in this hellish situation? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel ask: Could you survive a nuclear war? If so,…

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Listener Mail: Killing AI, Super Soldier Childhood, Maine's Amendment 25, Storage Space 56:36

27d ago56:36

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Cheese Out asks whether humans need to kill AI to understand it. Dandy Granny raises concerning points about the childhood of super soldiers. Paul prompts a conversation about Maine's food sovereignty. Potatoes Gun asks for more information on "Big Storage." All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our boo…

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Pheromones vs. Humans 1:10:16

28d ago1:10:16

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Although most people may not notice this, the living world is rife with an everpresent, invisible chemical conspiracy: pheromones. These chemicals can warn of danger, entice mates, mark territory and produce sophisticated behavioral changes in every species they touch -- but what about humans? Conventional science has argued humans don't play the p…

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CLASSIC: Slaves to the Sun: Solar Activity and Mass Excitability 1:06:15

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We all know weather can affect a person's mood, but just how far does it go? Could the activity of the sun be driving widespread human conflicts throughout history? In tonight's Classic episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the bisarre theory Alexander Tchijevsky stumbled across when he found wars across the planet seem to coincide with solar cycles.…

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Strange News: The Epstein Client List, Human Skin Phones, Click-to-Cancel, Akon, Grok Goes Nazi 1:09:02

30d ago1:09:02

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Despite numerous earlier statements, the US Department of Justice and FBI officially concludes that notorious human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein had no client list -- spoiler, chaos ensues. Akon's planned utopian city falls through. Elon Musk's Grok chatbot courts controversy as it makes pro-Nazi statements and (for unrelated reasons) is also banned …

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ScienceStuff, with Jorge Cham 1:04:28

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Are we living in a simulation? What's the future of AI? How can humans understand the past, present, and future of the universe -- assuming, of course, that time exists? In this interview segment, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome special guest Dr. Jorge Cham, the creator of the new hit podcast ScienceStuff, and pick his brain about some of the biggest qu…

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Listener Mail: Bird Deaths, Gas Station Bars, The Battle of Blair Mountain and More 54:03

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Sloth inspires a round-up of recent news stories from the world of birds. Fae shares a story of real-life bars inside gas stations. Kevin prompts an exploration of hidden history -- the earth shaking Battle of Blair Mountain, and the resulting cover-up from the Powers That Be. Plus puns. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They …

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The Raymond Allen Davis Incident 1:16:04

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It's an open secret that not everything is as it seems in the world of diplomacy -- a great many individuals operate with some degree of subterfuge and invisibility. So what happens when things go wrong, and these often disturbing, unseen things become visible? Tonight's story takes us to Lahore, Pakistan: on January 27, 2011, CIA contractor Raymon…

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CLASSIC: The Surprisingly Unboring Story of Farm Subsidies 1:03:40

1M ago1:03:40

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Make no mistake -- being a farmer is hard work. Farming outfits often have to carry a huge amount of risk from one season to the next, and any number of things may ruin their prospects, from unexpected weather, market volatility and so on. To mitigate these dangers, world governments often provide funding, or subsidies, to agribusiness in order to …

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Strange News: Tuvalu is Drowning, Chinese EVs, Eating Cheese and More 52:55

1M ago52:55

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Australia is astonished as a full one-third of all residents of Tuvalu apply for the new, limited 'climate visa,' sparking concerns about the future of islands nations amid the global sea level rising. Chinese manufacturers are in hot water over an international scheme to flood markets with 'used' electric vehicles. A guy commits robbery dressed as…

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The Terrifying Tale of Aum Shinrikyo, Chapter Two: "Save The World By Ending It" 58:59

1M ago58:59

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As the Aum Shinrikyo movements gains national, then global, attention, the founder Shoko Asahara begins to move his followers in a darker direction. Convinced that the world can only truly be saved through mass casualty events, Asahara first predicts massive disasters -- and then orders his followers to create these events themselves. In chapter tw…

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CLASSIC: Who killed the Jennings 8? 59:10

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Located in Jefferson Davis Parish, the town of Jennings, Louisiana wasn't a particularly well-known place -- in fact, many people in the US would probably have lived their entire lives without ever hearing of the town until a few years ago. You see, Jennings had a secret, a dark criminal underbelly that seethed just below the surface. Over the cour…

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The Terrifying Tale of Aum Shinrikyo, Chapter One: The Rise of a Cult Leader 1:11:26

1M ago1:11:26

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Modern-day Japan is often lauded as one of the safest countries on the planet -- but that doesn't make this nation immune to the danger of cults. In the first chapter of this special two-part series, Ben and Matt explore the bizarre, conspiratorial rise of the organization known as Aum Shinrikyo. They don't want you to read our book.: https://stati…

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Late Great Planet Earth: E4 - "Breakfast Cereal Mayhem" 50:54

1M ago50:54

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Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 4 It's breakfast cereal mayhem as Major X, Lieutenant ZeQuel, and Tootle Pops engage in a spirited, 'live' showdown to determine the best Earthling breakfast of all time. Amidst the comedic friction fueled by Major X's arrogance and ZeQuel's newfound assertiveness, listeners will al…

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CLASSIC: Citizenship and the Census 1:14:32

1M ago1:14:32

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Every ten years, the United States conducts the census, a crucial survey of the country’s population meant to help Uncle Sam figure out how to plan infrastructure and distribute funding over the coming decade. In recent years, people have argued for and against including a question about citizenship on the census for any number of reasons ... inclu…

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Strange News: Mosquito Drones, the Pharoah's Curse, Alligator Alcatraz, Giant Asteroids, New Blood Types and More 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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Forget fake birds: China unveils the newest iteration of microdrones, which look almost exactly like mosquitoes. A Russian soldier turns cannibal. French scientists discover a brand-new blood type. Police practice improv. Florida is building an "Alligator Alcatraz," and a giant asteroid may crash into the moon within the next decade. All this and m…

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Interview: Alive Again, with Dan Bush 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

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How did you get here? What happens when you die? These questions have fascinated (and terrified) human civilization since the dawn of time, and often new discoveries only lead to more questions. In tonight's interview, the guys welcome filmmaker, writer and producer Dan Bush to explore his newest podcast, Alive Again. Tune in for a wide-ranging dis…

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Listener Mail: Gas Station Ding Dings, Synthetic Estrogen and Fish Populations, Palantir and Train Hopping (and More) 44:21

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Anne Ominous shares their own experience with sketchy gas stations, and introduces the guys to a new slang phrase for gambling machines. Maximus weighs in with a true story about synthetic estrogen, waste water and fish populations. Following up on news about Palantir and train hoppers, Mr. Delay calls in to ask whether the growing surveillance soc…

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What is diplomatic immunity? Part III: Shadow Diplomacy 1:08:01

2M ago1:08:01

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Everyone knows that diplomatic positions come with a variety of perks and protections, as well as serious responsibilities. But what if you were able to enjoy some of the benefits of being a diplomat, without all those pesky rules and regulations? While it may sound thoroughly illegal, shadow diplomats are very much real -- and a subject of growing…

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CLASSIC: What is 'Skunkworks'? 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

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For almost 80 years, Lockheed Martin has been working hand in hand with the US government to create cutting-edge, classified tech and craft, working in secret to build some of the world's most iconic spy planes. Nowadays, the so-called "Skunk Works" are more open about their projects ... or are they? Tune in to learn more. They don't want you to re…

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Strange News: Iran, Hidden History, Ghana, Corruption in Office, and More 58:25

2M ago58:25

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Things are heating up in the Middle East -- as the world studies a possible correlation between pizza orders and US military activity, the United States Air Force and Navy launch the largest B-2 operation in history, striking multiple sites in the nation of Iran. A curious trade group in Ghana protests a new tax regime. Over in Chicago, a long-serv…

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Cults You've Never Heard Of, Part II: Rise of the Zizians 59:02

2M ago59:02

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Nowadays, the "C-word" can be pretty tricky. The word "cult" is usually applied by outsiders toward some group of individuals existing in opposition to a larger society. Most times, these folks are harmless -- eccentric, perhaps, but not dangerous. In fact, we often don't hear about them until they cross a threshold into violent, criminal acts. In …

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Listener Mail: Leon Klinghoffer, a Strange Class Project, A Journey within Palantir. 41:02

2M ago41:02

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John in Connecticut uncovers a bizarre story about one -- or maybe two -- Leon Klinghoffer. The guys' earlier conversations about data aggregation and AI remind Foxillian Fastfoot of a strange class project. An anonymous source placed in Raytheon reveals the disturbing inner workings of the tech giant Palantir -- raising serious questions about tro…

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The Stuff Gas Stations Don't Want You To Know 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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As avid fans of the Great American Roadtrip, Ben, Matt and Noel love gas stations. They're a fundamental part of US culture -- and, holy smokes, do they get weird. In tonight's episode, the guys dive into the crime, conspiracy, controversy and underground subcultures of America's filling stations and truck stops... all to discover that there's a to…

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CLASSIC: Colorado's Mystery Drones 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

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In December of 2019 the Denver Post began reporting a strange pattern over the night sky of northeast Colorado. Around 7pm each night, at least 17 drones -- large ones -- emerged from somewhere and flew over the region in what appeared to be a search pattern, disappearing between 9:30 and 10pm. No one, from federal agencies on down, seemed to know …

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Strange News: The National Guard in LA, Costco ID, Japanese Escalators, Germany's Military Expansion and More 53:59

2M ago53:59

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Massive protests in LA (not to mention many more US cities) prompt the federal government to send in marines and activate the California National Guard -- without the consent of the governor. Japan pays people to stand still on escalators. Germany plans rapid bunker expansion amid fears of Russian attacks. All this and more in this week's strange n…

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Let's Learn Simple Sabotage! 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

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In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel travel back to the chaotic days of World War II. The newly-minted Office of Strategic Services, which would later evolve into the CIA, conspired to pull off something as brilliant as it was evil: they created the "Simple Sabotage Field Manual," a secret textbook aimed to turn the average civilian into an act…

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Listener Mail: Agroterrorism, Dreams of the Future, Cattle Mutilations and More 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Clever Innuendo gives a first-hand account of the US Military being super cheap with new tech. 2FAB shares premonitions from the dream state. Goat gets the guys back into cattle mutilation, and Jacqueramaphan prompts an investigation into possible agroterrorism. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our…

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Is there a lost civilization beneath the Persian Gulf? 55:19

2M ago55:19

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As one of the world’s most historically important bodies of water, the Persian Gulf is home to fascinating evidence of ancient humanity. In tonight’s episode, Ben, Matt and Noel discover the true story of an ancient civilization lost to antiquity. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ …

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CLASSIC: Why do some people think cannabis can cure cancer? 56:20

2M ago56:20

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In tonight's Classic episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into a decades-long, surprisingly disturbing conspiracy: with a growing number of Western countries decriminalizing or outright legalizing cannabis, the controversial plant seems set to become an acceptable alternative to some preexisting treatments for appetite loss, chronic pain and more. Yet …

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Strange News: Suspicious Bodyguards, the Resurrection of Walt Disney, Palantir Will Know EVERYTHING About You, and Why That Is Bad. 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

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The notorious tech giant Palantir may soon create history's most comprehensive -- and controversial -- database on all US residents. Why? Descendants of Walt Disney object to his animatronic likeness. Guinea pigs hate Adele. A bodyguard for New York mayor Eric Adams gets jammed up in shenanigans. Science shows insects are dying out at alarming rate…

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Crime on the Rails: What is the FTRA? 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

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To some, the Freight Train Riders of America is a vast, secretive criminal network -- deadly ghosts, haunting the country's rails. To others, the FTRA is a loose collection of outcasts doing their best to help each other survive. To still others, the FTRA is nothing more than an urban legend, and never existed at all. In tonight's episode, Ben and …