Best More Like Ancient Failiens Podcasts (2025)

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Pyramids of Antarctica 48:08

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Brandon went to Antarctica, but didn't see any giant pyramids, under-ice Nazi cities, or even have his boat attacked by a squadron of laser-firing alien craft. That's not the Antarctica that the Ancient Astronaut Theorists hold dear to their hearts. Anyway, you get the picture. We're talking about the Pyramids of Antarctica on this week's More Like…

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Forbidden Bible with Pedro Mendes 55:09

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Ah yes, the Book of Enoch. Where would Ancient Aliens be without it? It is a question for which there is no answer. Fortunately, Toby and Brandon are joined by podcast and radio documentarian Pedro Mendes, who studied early Christianity and has a lot of answers, most of which are “that is not correct.” We’ve got ancient Ethiopian bibles, an alien h…

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Transdimensionals with Aimee Mann 50:58

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Ayahuasca and aliens, two great tastes that go great together? Maybe. While they don’t take ayahuasca or see any aliens, Brandon, Toby, and musician Aimee Mann try to work through an episode that is light on UFOs, but heavy on tenuous thematic connections. Other topics include whether angels’ wings depicted in art would actually work anatomically, …

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Magic of the Gods with Sabina Magliocco 58:28

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Ever wonder what the academics on Ancient Aliens would say if they were given more than 20 seconds a clip? Well, wonder no more! Toby and Brandon are joined by Ancient Aliens subject matter expert Sabina Magliocco, from the University of British Columbia! They talk about the episode Magic of the Gods (Season 6, Episode 4) and what it’s like to be a…

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Aliens and the Undead with Rekha Shankar 53:13

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Are mummies, vampires and zombies extraterrestrials? Even the ancient astronaut theorists aren’t willing to go there, but it was time for a Halloween-themed show, so this is what they were left with. Fortunately, comedian and actor Rekha Shankar is here to help Toby and Brandon make sense of this mess. We have human sacrifices, King Tut, head bindi…

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Alien Wars 40:12

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Is Earth the site of a war between different species of aliens? Hard to know, but both a retired Canadian military official and the sixth man to walk on the moon have a strong feeling that it’s happening. Toby and Brandon take a look at The Alien Wars, which are apparently less noticeable than the ones we are used to. Also, why would anyone lead an…

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Deadly Cults with Janet Varney: Part 2 36:26

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Did you know there’s a computer intelligence named Spectra that orbits the Earth and communicates telepathically with Uri Geller? Well, we’re pretty sure there isn’t, and even less sure that it qualifies as a deadly cult, but we aren’t credentialed Ancient Astronaut Theorists, so take it with a grain of salt… Janet Varney is back with Brandon and T…

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Deadly Cults with Janet Varney: Part 1 38:00

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Was Snoopy a trickster god? And if so…who besides Brandon is part of the cult? We discuss this pressing question and so much more when Janet Varney returns to More Like Ancient Fail-iens to discuss the episode “Aliens and Deadly Cults.” We talk about whether highly evolved beings have sexual traits, Caligula as an early PhotoShopper and whether dog…

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Aliens and Insects with Natalia Reagan 58:09

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What’s the deal with bugs? There sure are a lot of them! Might some of them be extraterrestrials? Ancient Astronaut Theorists have some thoughts, as do Brandon, Toby and their special guest Natalia Reagan. Scarabs in Egyptian tombs, Ant People in the American Southwest, and a giant praying mantis extraterrestrial who might just be running the show.…

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Countdown to Disclosure 56:30

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Do you feel as though the missing element in Ancient Aliens is Tucker Carlson? If so, you’re in luck! Either way, in this episode, Toby and Brandon discuss the Countdown to Disclosure (Season 14, Episode 21), the least ancient of the Ancient Aliens episodes so far: Donald Trump, Project Blue Book, Roswell, the USS Nimitz, and so much more. More Lik…

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Angels and Aliens with Suzanne Rico 47:31

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Ever wonder about the sex lives of Angels? Erich von Daniken has. Toby and Brandon are joined by journalist and podcaster Suzanne Rico to discuss this and other pressing questions raised by Angels and Aliens (season 2, episode 7). Come for the Book of Enoch. Stay for the dubious geography. For more on Suzanne, visit: https://suzannerico.com/home Mo…

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Aliens and the Old West with Maggie Freleng 59:20

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Were aliens present in the Old West? If the movie Cowboys and Aliens is anything to go by, the answer is yes! Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maggie Freleng joins Brandon and Toby to discuss Aliens and the Old West (Season 3, Episode 1). The Serpent Mound, crashed airships, Tombstone, Laguna del Diablo, giant birds, and so much more. For more abo…

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The Greys with Dana Gould 55:42

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Brandon and Toby welcome guest Dana Gould to talk about The Greys (season 4, episode 3), the little guys with big eyes. Betty and Barney Hill, Roswell, and genetically-engineered creatures. Do advanced creatures need genitalia? Please discuss... For more about Dana, visit https://www.danagould.com/. More Like Ancient Fail-iens is published early an…

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Decoding the Cosmic Egg 1:04:23

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For centuries, civilizations across the globe have seen the egg as a symbol of birth or rebirth. How is this possible without the intervention of extraterrestrials? Also, there’s a museum in Europe with a big rock that is shaped a little bit like an egg and if you look at some artwork the right way, eyes actually resemble eggs, so maybe there’s som…

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Underground Aliens with Amber Hunt 1:07:27

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Whether you are in your enormous underground city hiding from battling sky gods or run into an ant-person who just feels more comfortable beneath the earth’s surface, you, too, have had your life affected by underground aliens. Brandon and Toby are joined by esteemed journalist Amber Hunt to explore the reality behind these subterranean visitors. M…

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The Reptilian Agenda with Dante Basco 1:25:52

4M ago1:25:52

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Actor and comedian Dante Basco joins Toby and Brandon for an in-depth look at the human/lizard hybrids that have come to be known as Reptilians. Why is the depiction of extravagant reptiles so ubiquitous across ancient civilizations? What do the Reptilians want from us? What does any of this have to do with the $6 million dollar man? We give our be…

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Project Hybrid with Karen Stollznow 44:48

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Are we the product of an alien genetic program? Ancient astronaut theorists say, “yes!” Linguist, author and podcaster Karen Stollznow joins Brandon and Toby to talk about “Project Hybrid.” More Like Ancient Fail-iens is published early and ad-free on the Grab Bag Collab Patreon page. Follow Grab Bag Collab on Instagram and Facebook.…

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NASA’s Secret Agenda 57:26

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Werner Von Braun, a Nazi treasure-hunting program and a humanoid robot head on the moon are all just part of the story as Toby and Brandon try to wrap their heads around the theory that aliens were involved in the United States’ space program. More Like Ancient Fail-iens is published early and ad-free on the Grab Bag Collab Patreon page. Follow Gra…

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Strange Abductions with Daisy Eagan 52:25

4M ago52:25

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Sometimes, entire civilizations can be abducted. Totally. Actor and podcaster Daisy Eagan joins Brandon and Toby to discuss “Strange Abductions.” Some of them might not be abductions, but they definitely are all strange. More Like Ancient Fail-iens is published early and ad-free on the Grab Bag Collab Patreon page. Follow Grab Bag Collab on Instagr…

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Aliens and the Civil War with Blake Smith 53:47

4M ago53:47

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Did aliens write the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation? Did an alien disguised as George Washington help win the Battle of Gettysburg? Brandon and Toby are joined by writer and podcaster Blake Smith to dive into stories of the Civil War that were somehow excluded from the curriculum at your public high school. More Like Ancient Fail-iens…

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The Von Daniken Legacy with Janet Varney 45:54

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Brandon Reynolds and Toby Ball are joined by actress and comedian Janet Varney to discuss the Ancient Aliens season 5 episode 10 “The Von Daniken Legacy,” which examines the theories of the OG ancient astronaut theorist.By More Like Ancient FAILiens

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Coming Soon: More Like Ancient FAILiens 2:24

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More Like Ancient Fail-iens: An Ancient Aliens Podcast is a rewatch podcast about the long-running History Channel show Ancient Aliens. In each episode, two hosts – Toby Ball and Brandon R. Reynolds – and a weekly guest will dive into an episode of Ancient Aliens, talking about UFOlogy, pop culture, and syndicated conspiracy theories.…