Best Aryan D Podcasts (2025)

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The One Where We Finally Talk About Garrus 1:07:10

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8M ago1:07:10

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Join Scott and Tristan for a chaotic post-season Q&A where they tackle everything from their favourite fictional aliens to conspiracy theories they almost believed. Get ready for tangents into video games, surprising revelations about research rabbit holes, and an unexpectedly passionate debate about the correct pronunciation of poutine. This episo…

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Montauk: The Conspiracy Theory That Inspired Better Fiction 1:22:07

8M ago1:22:07

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Let's explore the bizarre world of the Montauk Project, where recovered memories meet Cold War paranoia to create one of America's wildest conspiracy theories. We explore how a decommissioned military base somehow became ground zero for alleged government experiments in mind control, time travel, and alien contact. We'll examine their "recovered me…

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The Great New Jersey Drone Panic of 2024 1:27:31

8M ago1:27:31

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In late 2024, New Jersey became the epicenter of a nationwide panic when mysterious large drones started appearing over military installations, power lines, and even Trump's golf course. From the Morris County sightings to the Coast Guard's encounter with a dozen coordinated drones, we dive into what's really happening, why everyone's freaking out,…

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Ancient Aliens Can't Melt Stone Beams 48:27

8M ago48:27

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Scott and Tristan melt down Ancient Aliens' claims about Scotland's mysterious vitrified forts. Through terrible Scottish accents and unexpected detours into modern battery technology, they explore how Iron Age Scots used sophisticated fire management techniques to create these unique structures - no alien death rays required. Learn why turning you…

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The Ancient Greek Scientist Who Didn't Build a Death Ray 1:05:56

9M ago1:05:56

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Join us as we dive into one of ancient history's most persistent myths: Archimedes' legendary death ray. From Ancient Aliens' claims of extraterrestrial technology to Mythbusters' multiple attempts to recreate it, we explore how this mathematical genius became associated with a weapon that probably never existed. But don't worry - we'll also discov…

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Ancient Aliens Really Need To Stop Making Things Up About Alexander (the Great) ft. Dael Kingsmill 1:20:02

9M ago1:20:02

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Was Alexander the Great's historic campaign into India really halted by alien intervention? Ancient astronaut theorists say yes (of course they do), claiming mysterious flying shields scared his war elephants. We dive into the actual historical records, discuss why troops might not want to march through mountain deserts with elephants, and explore …

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Thunder Gods Don't Need Plasma Rifles 42:53

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Ancient Aliens claims that mythological super-weapons - from Zeus's thunderbolts to Poseidon's trident - were actually advanced alien technology misinterpreted by ancient peoples. But what if these legendary artifacts were actually serving a different purpose? Join us as we explore how these weapons represented divine authority, natural forces, and…

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Chariots of Liar: The Truth About Ancient 'Spaceships' 1:05:47

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From fiery chariots in the Bible to flying turtles in Native American mythology, ancient stories are full of fantastic flying vehicles and creatures. But while Ancient Aliens insists these are proof of extraterrestrial technology, we dive into the real cultural and religious significance behind these myths. Join us as we explore how ancient astrona…

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Beer, Pizza, and Big Rocks: How Ancient Buildings Were Actually Made 1:11:14

10M ago1:11:14

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From the Great Pyramids to Baalbek, ancient astronaut theorists claim that mysterious acoustic levitation technology was used to move massive stones. But what happens when you actually look at the physics of sound? Join us as we explore the real engineering achievements of ancient civilizations, debunk the myths around acoustic levitation, and disc…

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Jericho: Aliens Love Their Bass Drops ft. Tom Nicholas 1:12:57

10M ago1:12:57

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Ancient Aliens claims the walls of Jericho were destroyed by advanced alien sonic weapons powered by the Ark of the Covenant. Plus: The best Veggie Tales songs, medieval siege tactics, and why aliens with faster-than-light technology probably would have just invented gunpowder instead. Check out our guest this week Tom Nicholas. Get new episodes ea…

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Why Ancient People Could Actually Art 1:01:14

10M ago1:01:14

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From Egyptian sun disks to Mayan turtle sculptures, watch in horror as Ancient Aliens transforms religious symbols into spaceships, completely ignoring centuries of cultural context and artistic expression. Learn about the actual meanings behind these ancient artworks while questioning why Ancient Aliens thinks people from the past were incapable o…

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We Goofed: The Sandwich That Didn't Start World War I 1:11:21

10M ago1:11:21

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Gavrilo Princip probably wasn't munching on a sandwich when he decided to kick off World War I. This, along with other thrilling things we did wrong, is in this one. We'll also explore how we managed to confuse rocks, misplace a few billion dollars in military spending, and accidentally transport a moustached TV host to the Mexican desert - all in …

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Is The City Of Teotihuacán A Literal Computer? 1:01:38

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Teotihuacán is a city that "millions of people around the world" believe looks like a computer chip. So it must be, apparently. We're joined by Quintin Smith who is much more generous than we are. Get new episodes early and support the show on Patreon and Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history…

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Die Glocke: The Nazi Time Machine 1:01:10

1+ y ago1:01:10

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This is the big one! Was Die Glocke real? What did it do? And is "anti-gravity" the bad boy of physics? Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It really helps us out! Tristan Johnson Bluesky | Twitter | YouTube Scott …

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No, The Swastika Isn't An Alien Symbol 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

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I can't believe we even have to say that. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It really helps us out! Tristan Johnson Bluesky | Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Bluesky | Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Blues…

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Did Nazis Ever Actually Find Mystical Treasure? 1:04:01

1+ y ago1:04:01

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Obviously not. But this raises an interesting question about why pop culture has painted nazis in this treasure-hunting way. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It really helps us out! Tristan Johnson Bluesky | Twi…

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The Slow And Secret Rise Of Esoteric Nazis Since WWII 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

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Turns out, nearly every seemingly innocuous new age-y thing is linked back to nazi ideology. So that's no good. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It really helps us out! Tristan Johnson Bluesky | Twitter | YouTub…

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Aryan Aliens: Yep, It's Gross! 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

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So far, we've debunked Ancient Aliens' claims that Nazi Germany got help from alien technology. But now we're tackling the much grosser belief that the aryan race was actual aliens. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the ti…

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Wernher von Braun's Little Rocket Brain 57:49

1+ y ago57:49

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Wernher von Braun didn't care who he made rockets for or for what those people used his rockets. Nazi Germany? The United States? Didn't matter to him. Cool guy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Nazi Rocket Program Was Also Definitely Alien Technology 57:34

1+ y ago57:34

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Are you sensing a theme yet? Because apparently the V-1 and V-2 rocket programs during WWII were also inspired by extra-terrestrials. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It really helps us out! Tristan Johnson Blue…

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Did Aliens Help Nazis Build Nukes? 1:12:53

1+ y ago1:12:53

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We continue our dive into Ancient Aliens and the Third Reich (yay?) by covering the myth about how Germany definitely got aliens to build nuclear weapons for them during World War II. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the …

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Viktor Schauberger And Nazi Germany's "Anti-Gravity" Device 1:10:32

1+ y ago1:10:32

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We're (unfortunately) starting a new series on Ancient Aliens and Nazi Germany. And where better to start than Victor Schauberger — a guy who definitely wasn't a nazi and definitely invented a flying saucer. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star…

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The Aliens Were Here, They’re in Ecuador, and They Built a Library 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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Is there a cave hiding mysterious ancient writings from space? How does Niel Armstrong get involved in this? Let's talk about the Cave of Tayos and the Metal Library. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would re…

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Ants Are Aliens Now I Guess 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

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We're diving into the symbolism of ants and snakes throughout history, religion, and culture because a bad tv show is convinced they're connected to aliens. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help …

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Stonehenge: Why We're Finally Talking About It Now 1:14:09

1+ y ago1:14:09

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Finally, let's discuss Stonehenge and how it definitely wasn't built by aliens. We're joined by Justin from Well There's Your Problem to discuss his favorite thing: henges. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It wo…

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A Brief History Of UFO Conspiracies (And How To Fix Them) 54:21

1+ y ago54:21

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When did UFO conspiracy theories start popping up? Why did they take hold? What can we do to stop them? Tristan has some ideas while Scott says "interesting." Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really hel…

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New Year, Old Mistakes 57:55

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BUT! This is a new format for how we do our quarterly corrections episodes, so we hope you appreciate that they are more fun now! Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twi…

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It's Probably Not Aliens Holiday Special: Protocol Atlantis 1:30:48

1+ y ago1:30:48

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Get new episodes early on Nebula! The year is 7023. Humanity has admittedly had a rough go of it. Last christmas, a shapeshifting alien from Earth disguising itself as Santa wreaked havoc on the X Intellectual Conference at the X Convention Center, in X City. Nobody is sure how it got there, but everyone knows it was stopped by two brave heroes: De…

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The GALACTIC GAZETTE: Mike Johnson Doesn't Understand the Roman Empire 1:01:58

1+ y ago1:01:58

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In our first issue of the GALACTIC GAZETTE, We learn that the new speaker of the house doen't understand basic stuff about Roman history, and that NASA concluded that they are probably good people for studying the sky and space. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history!…

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Derinkuyu: A Rad Underground City That Has Nothing To Do With Aliens 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

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There's a real, genuine underground city in Turkey, so you know they pretended aliens were there. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander T…

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Dulce: It's Area 51... But Underground! 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

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We all love Area 51, but this one is newer and fresher and also below us. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow …

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We Saw Ancient Aliens Live And It Make Us Sad 51:34

2y ago51:34

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What we thought would be a funny memey thing to do turned into existential dread. But at least we made content about it. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | Yo…

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The Hilarious Feud Between David Childress And A Blogger 47:17

2y ago47:17

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The "real-life Indiana Jones" from Ancient Aliens doesn't know what he believes. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube …

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Our Best Episodes, And Where To Start Listening 56:25

2y ago56:25

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We've done 100 episodes now, so we thought we'd take a step back and review our favorite episodes and yours! Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott …

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The Truth is Out There (And Sometimes We Miss It) 56:45

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Ever think we get it all right? Think again! Tune in for our humble pie mukbang, own up to our goofs, and set the record straight. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Tw…

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Cryptozoology: Why We Want to Believe in Monsters 54:21

2y ago54:21

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CHICAGO MEETUP! November 4, 2023 Replay in Lincoln Park, 5PM 2833 N Sheffield Ave See you there! Ready to get spooked this Halloween—but with facts and science? Join us for a special Cryptozoology episode where we expose Bigfoot as the world's hairiest con artist and reveal why Nessie probably won't be attending your pool party. Get new episodes ea…

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Still Not Abducted: 2 Years of Keeping It Real With You 1:03:59

2y ago1:03:59

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Two years of 'It's Probably (not) Aliens' and we haven't been abducted yet! It's an out-of-this-world birthday bash where we spill the intergalactic tea on what the show's done to us, and beam in some listener love. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us …

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Kumari Kandam: How Tamil Mythology Got Alien-ated (feat. Rod Kim) 1:09:18

2y ago1:09:18

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Ready to dive deep—like, Atlantis deep—into the mythical sunken lands of Kumari Kandam? Tune in for our next epic episode where we not only debunk this underwater enigma but also jam with our theme song creator Rod Kim! From claims of submerged ruins and extraterrestrial party-crashers at ancient Sangam assemblies, to the actual, you know, lack of …

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Utsuro-Bune: A Japanese Floating Saucer Incident (feat. Trey the Explainer) 1:03:33

2y ago1:03:33

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Dive into the intriguing Utsuro-Bune incident with guest Trey the Explainer, as we dissect a tale from 1803 Japan where fishermen allegedly encountered a saucer-shaped craft and a mysterious woman with unknown origins. Through a lens of skepticism and a rich understanding of Japanese folklore, we'll unravel the claims of ancient extraterrestrial vi…

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Atlantis: Plato's Fanfic or Lost Empire? (feat. Mia Mulder) 1:14:40

2y ago1:14:40

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Join us and YouTube sensation Mia Mulder as we dive deep—really deep—into the watery enigma of Atlantis. Was it a philosopher's allegory, a real drowned civilization, or just Poseidon's failed attempt at real estate development? Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history!…

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The Mexican Mummy Is Neither A Mummy Nor Mexican 58:06

2y ago58:06

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EMERGENCY EPISODE!!! Let’s talk about the “Mexican Mummy” and how it’s definitely not cake. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter…

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No, Goliath Wasn't An Alien-Human Hybrid. Please Stop It. 1:04:14

2y ago1:04:14

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Can we please give up this idea that mythical giants are actually alien-human hybrids? Can we stop saying that now? Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube…

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Did We Find India's Atlantis or Is It Just Wet Nonsense? 43:54

2y ago43:54

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In this episode, we dive into the murky waters of the Gulf of Khambat to unravel the myths and controversies surrounding the alleged sunken city of Dwarka—exploring its cultural significance, scrutinizing archaeological methods, and debunking claims that link it to extraterrestrial beings and ancient civilizations older than the Indus Valley. Go wa…

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Is There a Secret 9th (or 10th?) Planet Full of Aliens? 1:04:35

2y ago1:04:35

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Tristan meets up with brilliant physics youtuber Angela Collier to talk about the search for hidden planets, and what might be living on it. Go watch Angela's videos on YouTube. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. …

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Did Congress Just Admit They Have a UFO? 36:58

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Did congress really just admit to having alien technology? The answer might (not) surprise you! NOTE: This episode was recorded in early July and speaks about the congressional hearing in future tense. What we said is still applicable. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient h…

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D&D SPECIAL: Sleighs Of The Saints 1:25:23

2y ago1:25:23

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We're celebrating Christmas in July with a special D&D episode that features aliens, Santa, and a scary twist! This adventure was DM'd by the always wonderful Tulok! This was originally meant to come out in December of 2022, but we ran behind on stuff so we're releasing it now!!! Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Al…

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Okay Fine. We Read Chariots Of The Gods. It Was Awful. 44:20

2y ago44:20

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Scott is joined by Phil and Kevin from Pixel Lit to finally reading Erich von Däniken’s truly terrible book. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott …

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Oh Dang We Screwed Up Again! 41:17

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Sorry. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us …

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Were Humans Made By Aliens, Or Were We Just Sexy Apes? 1:16:33

2y ago1:16:33

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We're joined by Trace Dominguez from That's Absurd, Please Elaborate to discuss the evolution of the human species! Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube…

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The History Of Crystal Skulls: Is Indiana Jones The Bad Guy? 1:05:00

2y ago1:05:00

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Crystal skulls were a real phenomenon, but what did they mean? Who made them? And are they symbols of alien life? Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube S…