Best K Pop Shenanigans Podcasts (2025)

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The Post-Pandemic Price Hike Conspiracy 1:16:29

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During the height of the Covid lockdown, prices for all sorts of things skyrocketed -- global supply chains broke, numerous companies (and, more importantly, families) struggled to survive. Economists, CEOs and politicians alike assured the public that after the pandemic passed, prices would return to 'normal.' Fast forward to 2025: it's post-lockd…

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CLASSIC: Wells Fargo's Imaginary Customers 58:38

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Wells Fargo is one of the most popular retail banks in the United States, and its gigantic customer base uses it for everything from savings accounts to loans and more. However, a few years bank the bank came under fire for perpetuating a conspiracy all its own -- more and more customers found they had multiple accounts and lines of credit opened w…

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Strange News: Put My Face on the Money, Qatar and the US, AI Censorship in Film, and More 1:06:39

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The United States Treasury moves to print current President Trump's face on a new coin, prompting an exploration of why the US officially doesn't put living people on the money. Qatar and the US reach a new level in what Lady Gaga would call a "Bad Romance." (Ben here: we recorded this before the news of the Idaho military base hit; the gang and I …

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What Comes After Humans? Chapter Two: The Next Dominant Species 52:08

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Let's imagine the worst scenario for civilization: humans, for one reason or another, go extinct. What will rise from the ashes of the Anthropocene to take their place? In the second part of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Dylan explore the possible candidates, from various high-order mammals and avians, to life beneath the seas, to plants, fun…

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304: Pacing & Momentum: Crafting Your Story’s Pulse 57:02

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Send us a text Every story has a heartbeat—and as a writer, you control its rhythm. In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we’re diving into pacing and momentum. Together, they create the pulse that keeps your readers turning pages. Whether you’re writing Christian fiction, fantasy, romance, or mystery, this episode will give you t…

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Listener Mail: Big Tobacco, Kaikōura Lights Theories, Post-Snuff Messages and More 55:39

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The Chef calls in with a fascinating theory on the Kaikōura lights. Nemesis shares an inside look at Big Tobacco, answering Ben's earlier question about smoking inside (and much more). In the wake of the infamous Snuff episode, multiple Conspiracy Realists reach out with jokes, puns, well-wishes, kind words and pet pics. All this and more in this w…

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What Comes After Humans? Chapter One: A Brief, Brightly Burning Light 49:37

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Humans! Seems like they're everywhere these days. They've also been great for our show, so thanks! Anyhow, the Age of the Anthropocene has fundamentally altered the natural world -- and, no matter what happens, the legacy of the human will remain long after the actual species is gone. What happens when the humans are no more? In the first part of t…

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CLASSIC: Operation Infektion: Russia's AIDS Conspiracy 51:11

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Strange News: Peter and the Antichrist, Hegseth's Stand-up Bombs, Crypto Heists and More 1:16:16

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Is there a secret room inside Mount Rushmore? 58:41

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It's an image famous -- and controversial -- all the world round: in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the US government wrought four gigantic sculptures of past US Presidents on the face of the Six Grandfathers. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Dylan explore the truth behind one of America's weirdest conspiracies: Is Mount Rushmore just a big ca…

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303: Faith Meets Fantasy: Allegory in K-Pop Demon Hunter 56:21

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Send us a text Have you seen or heard of KPop Demon Hunters? It’s sweeping the nation right now. But, how can it help you become a better writer? This week on the podcast we’re talking Allegory and inspiration. If you want to write a good Allegory, you first need to be able to understand what one is. On today’s episode we’ll train you to spot Alleg…

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Listener Mail: Ben Versus the Sun, Humans Visit Savannah, Matt Airs Hot Takes On The Future 49:45

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Happy Rutabaga Day. In this week's listener mail segment, Ben, Matt and Dylan learn about the plans to finally take the sun down a notch. Insight on Savannah, Georgia. All this and more as the gang hurtles toward the end of the year. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystudio…

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Snuff Films: Fact and Fiction 1:05:21

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The "snuff film" is a profoundly disturbing urban legend: the idea that a shadowy group (or groups) manufacture real-life acts of torture, defilement and murder for the express purpose of commercial gain. For decades, fact checkers and researchers argued that snuff films didn't actually exist. Yet, as Ben, Matt and Noel discover in tonight's episod…

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CLASSIC: The Forced Assimilation of Native People 56:21

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For centuries the U.S. government conspired to persecute, attack and marginalize the native population. When open warfare became too expensive, some factions of the government proposed a different approach -- what if, they wondered, we erase native culture? This inspired a massive industry of forced assimilation. Thousands of children were forced i…

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Strange News: A Terrifying New York Mystery, Peeing in Theaters, Pentagon Wiling Out, and More 1:02:34

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As world leaders convene for the United Nations General Assembly, the US Secret Service uncovers a massive telecom conspiracy -- and has no idea who created it. People are out here peeing in theatres, it's Fat Beer Week as we record, and the Pentagon declares journalists must tow the party line. All this and more in this week's strange news segment…

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What is the Atlas Network? 1:05:10

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In theory, democracy empowers the people -- a citizen's vote is the primary campaign contribution. However, theory and practice are often two very different things. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel peel back the layers on a global conspiracy: a worldwide, well-funded network with deep ties to the US government; a meta-think tank created to …

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302: Underused POVs: Writing from the Side Character’s View 54:05

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Send us a text Tired of the same old POV? In this episode, we explore how writing from a side character’s point of view can add depth, mystery, and fresh insight to your novel. Learn when and why to use this underused POV, how it supports unreliable narration, and ways it can strengthen your story’s spiritual and emotional impact. Perfect for Chris…

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Listener Mail: Knife Cults, Rituals of the Nacirema, The Radioactive Horrors of Coldwater Creek 48:44

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Killdeer Fake-out inspires Ben, Matt and Noel to create an episode on the radioactive scandal of Coldwater Creek. Chef Ben asks whether he crossed paths with a knife cult. Sydney prompts an anthropological exploration of the Nacirema. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmi…

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Who Really Controls Japan's Far Right? 1:15:02

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Like so many other countries, Japan has a complex mix of political parties and activist movements -- some are gigantic, and some are small. Some are legit, and some are crazy. In the recent election, one fringe, far-right party named Sanseitō skyrocketed in the polls, gaining unprecedented prominence on a 'Japan First' platform peddling conspiracy …

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CLASSIC: What Happened to Emanuela Orlandi? 51:23

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On June 22nd, 1983, 15-year-old Vatican City resident Emanuela Orlandi disappeared after attending a music lesson. Over the decades, numerous people claimed to have seen Orlandi, or reached out with leads on her fate. Yet even now, the case remains unsolved. Join the guys as they explore that facts of the case, the wide-ranging possibilities, the a…

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Strange News: The Great US Science Exodus, Exotic Support Animals, New Mexico Childcare Revolution and More 1:02:29

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A new Brain Drain: funding cuts and political chaos cause scientists to leave the US -- and other countries love it. Wal-Mart bans an emotional support alligator. Protestors get in hot water in the UK. New Mexico may make childcare free. And one scientist may have just cracked the code on space travel. All this and more -- including the first bot m…

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The Mystery of New Zealand's Kaikōura Lights 1:07:27

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In December of 1978, New Zealand's Kaikōura mountain ranges gained international attention as a series of unidentified glowing objects appeared to follow multiple planes in the area. Pilots, journalists, radar techs and air traffic control all confirmed the events -- along with numerous witnesses on the ground. Almost fifty years after the initial …

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301: Writing through Grief 55:38

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, our hosts open up about navigating personal grief while trying to keep writing. From the brain fog and burnout that follow loss, to the surprising ways sorrow can shape our creative voice, we share honest stories, practical tips, and biblical encouragement for writing …

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Listener Mail: Barbie Power Wheels, Panama Strangeness, A Time Warner Conspiracy and More 49:30

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A bizarre Power Wheels heist goes awry. TikTok loses its mind over an unidentified ...thing in Panama. A fellow Conspiracy Realist hips Ben, Matt and Noel to a massive (and massively petty) possible conspiracy in the corporate world. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmil…

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The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex 1:04:02

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At the height of the Cold War, both the Soviets and the United States raced to hold supremacy across the globe. Over in North Dakota, you can find a strange relic of this unending conflict -- the Stanley R. Mickelson Safeguard Complex, a billion-dollar boondoggle built to detect and destroy Soviet missiles. It opened on October 1st, 1975. Just one …

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CLASSIC: Betty and Barney Hill: The UFO Case that Changed Everything, with Toby Ball 57:34

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In September of 1961, on an empty country road in rural New Hampshire, Barney and Betty Hill experienced the most profound, bizarre night of their lives in what would become the first widely-publicized account of an alien abduction in US history -- the case that would go on to influence hundreds, if not thousands, of abduction cases to follow. But …

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Strange News: ICE Raids in Georgia, Swedish Teen Assassins, LSD and Mass Surveillance in China 51:21

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US authorities raid a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, detaining nearly 500 workers and sparking an international crisis with South Korea. The QAnon Queen of Canada is arrested. The rise of teenage assassins in Sweden. US tech companies are complicit in mass surveillance across China. The good and bad of LSD. All this and more in this week's stran…

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Governments and AI, Chapter Two: Everything Is Precedent 42:56

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As human civilization hurtles headlong toward technology it still does not fully understand, your favorite world governments are in a new arms race to control large language models, generative AI, and the terrifying golden goose -- a fully sentient, artificially created, non-organic mind. So what happens when they discover it? As Ben, Matt and Noel…

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300: Celebrating 7 Years of Shenanigans with the Christian Indie Writers 1:04:57

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Send us a text Three hundred episodes. Seven years. Countless words, stories, and conversations. In this special milestone episode of The Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, the hosts take a heartfelt look back at the journey so far—sharing favorite memories, lessons learned, and the moments that shaped both the show and their writing lives. They’ll …

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Listener Mail: Undersea Cable Shenanigans, Anunnaki Pirates, Cat Conversations 41:11

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HR prompts an exploration of the world's internet -- and what happens when it fails. Dale pitches the concept of Anunnaki Pirates. Moose shares some insight into cat conversations. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystu…

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Governments and AI, Chapter One: New Tools, Old Game 43:10

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Corporations across the planet are going crazy for AI -- and governments are no different. So what happens when new technology revolutionizes the same age-old interests of a government? What happens when a new technology revolutionizes the same age-old mistakes as well?In the first part of this special two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel explore go…

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CLASSIC: At What Price Safety: The Conundrum of Clearview AI 59:31

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It's "AI" week here on Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. In tonight's Classic episode, Ben, Matt and Noel revisit their 2020 original exploration of Clearview AI -- to its supporters, this company's facial recognition software revolutionizes safety. To its critics, there's much more on the horizon. They don't want you to read our book.: https://st…

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Strange News: China Throws a Party -- and Not Everyone is Invited 57:26

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Fan of the show Uncle Xi just threw a big party to commemorate the end of World War II. In this week's strange news segment, the guys explore the FOMO of the world's second-strangest science fair. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Can We Talk With Animals? Chapter Two: AI is Another Animal 1:04:40

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People have attempted to communicate with other animals since before the dawn of recorded history. Today, almost every pet owner feels they have deep, communicative bonds with their pets -- but what about wild animals? In the second chapter of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel discover how 'AI' may soon allow humans to speak directly with mu…

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299: Progress Check In for Writers 55:01

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Send us a text We’re halfway through the year—how’s your writing journey going? In this episode, we’ll pause to celebrate the progress you’ve made, reflect on your original writing goals, and reset your focus for the next six months. Whether you’ve published a book, drafted a few chapters, or just kept your creative spark alive, this is your chance…

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Listener Mail: PoodleCrab, The Messenger, and Oz Woman 46:30

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The Messenger prompts a conversation on video games and divinity. Oz Woman replies to the earlier series on the Anunnaki. Following up on the earlier news about China's artificial womb, PoodleCrab and others walk through the positive -- and negative -- implications. A brief homily on Cracker Barrel. All this and more in this week's listener mail se…

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Can We Talk With Animals? Chapter One: Your Pets Know Way More Than You 1:02:04

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Do you have a bond with a household pet? Do they understand what you say to them -- and, if so, how much? In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deep into a question that's mystified humanity since the dawn of history: Can we really talk to non-human animals? Not at or to... but with? Tune in to learn how science may fin…

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CLASSIC: Your News Agency or the CIA: The Story of Operation Mockingbird 54:58

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Propaganda has always been a powerful tool, and humanity's recent technological innovations have only amplified its reach. Long-standing laws in the US were meant to prevent US propaganda for foreign audiences from reaching the domestic population, but over time those laws have been eroded... and, as it turns out, Uncle Sam was secretly pushing pro…

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Strange News: An Orgy Dome Disaster, Cardboard Conspiracies, Insults on Airplanes and More 1:08:28

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US Nationals captured attempting an info war to destablize Greenland. A lawsuit emerges on an airline. A cardboard cartel is in play and, it appears, actively conspiring against you. All this -- plus an orgy dome -- in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-r…

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The Anunnaki, Chapter Three: A Future in the Sky? 37:10

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Oh, praise Enlil! This is our final -- for now -- episode on the concept of the Anunnaki. 'Ben,' Matt, and Noel explore the arguments for 'ancient aliens,' while also discovering real-life, current astronomical information that just might prove a princely seed of truth to all those tall tales of old. They don't want you to read our book.: https://s…

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Listener Mail: Cryptid Hunters, Tricorders, The Blackpool Underworld and Abandoned America 47:00

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Phlounder responds to Ben's earlier point about Friday news stories. A friendly Chef also named Ben prompts a conversation between Matt and Noel about tricorders. Dan B answers questions about Mango the Parrot with, first-hand experience from Blackpool. Also Cryptid Hunters. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want yo…

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The Anunnaki, Chapter Two: Rebranding G-ds 48:46

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Let's be honest, oh mortals: history proves time and time again that one civilization's angels may become another civilization's demons. In Chapter Two of this three-part series on the Anunnaki, "Ben," Matt, and Noel explore the cultural and spiritual evolution of mysterious entities blamed for everything from the original discovery of fire to the …

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CLASSIC: The Secret World of Chefs, with Richard Blais and Hugh Acheson 1:06:20

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As anyone who's worked in a kitchen or the hospitality industry can readily attest, there's an entirely different world behind the doors of every kitchen, a world that most diners and restaurant patrons never see. Join the guys as they sit down with world famous chefs Hugh Acheson and Richard Blais to learn more about what really happens behind the…

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Strange News: New Statues on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Plane Heists, Allegations of Brain Rot in English Dictionaries 1:04:35

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Chinese scientists construct a robot capable of carrying a human fetus to term -- will the government allow this in the public sphere? A California man finds his recreational Cessna repeatedly stolen. Dictionary boffins are criticized for canonizing recent phrases and words. All this and more in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you…

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The Anunnaki, Chapter One: "In Those Days, There Were Giants" 56:33

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How did the humble primates learn the astonishing arts of agriculture, taming fire, animal husbandry and the sorcery of the written word? If you travel to ancient Mesopotamia, you'll see mysterious references to powerful non-human entities called the "Anunnaki." In the first Chapter of this three-part series, "Ben," Matt and Noel explore the proven…

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298: Building a Strong Indie Author Network: Collaborating Without Compromise 56:12

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Send us a text Your indie author journey was never meant to be walked alone—but how do you find your people without losing your purpose? In this episode of The Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, we explore how to form meaningful collaborations with fellow writers, editors, and readers while staying grounded in your faith. From red flags to watch for…

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Listener Mail: Trauma and Preparation, DC Deployment, The Epstein Breadcrumb Theory 1:07:52

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Mr. Delay reaches out with a breakdown of trauma medicine guidelines. An anonymous caller details the experience of a military friend who fears they may be turned against the American public. Multiple Conspiracy Realists write in to discuss the unfolding Epstein saga -- especially the idea that powerful forces may be 'breadcrumbing' new information…

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Epstein 2025, Chapter Two: Will Ghislaine Maxwell Go Free? 41:16

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Despite concerted efforts of extremely powerful people, the conspiracies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein refuse to disappear from the news. In chapter two of the 2025 Epstein update, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deeper into the bizarre statements of politicians and business tycoons associated with Epstein's international sex crimes, catch up with the latest…

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CLASSIC: Big Brother Wants To Get Inside Your Car 51:33

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It's no secret that modern automobiles are incredibly convenient. Ben, Matt and Noel are big fans. Cars these days are almost like rolling computers, chock-full of GPS capabilities, infotainment systems, back-up cameras, security systems connected to the cloud and so on. But there's a potential dark side to all this convenience, and some oberserver…

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Strange News: The Bermuda Triangle, Solved? A Parrot Fights Crime, Progressive Speeding Fines, Labubu Heists, and More 50:34

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Stoolpigeon or upstanding avian? A parrot in the UK helps bust a drug ring. A massive Labubu heist prompts a conversation about artificial scarcity. Speeding fines may soon be based on an offender's financial status, rather than a flat fee. A scientist argues he's solved the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle -- all this and more in this week's strang…