Best More Like Ancient Failiens Podcasts (2025)

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The Mystery of Rudloe Manor 48:55

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Giorgios Tsoukalos and Nick Pope go on a sort of disappointing field trip to Britain’s Area 51 and Brandon and Toby are right there with them in spirit. It’s Season 12, Episode 3, The Mystery of Rudloe Manor. We’ve got a stately British manor house sitting on an underground complex that might or might not have UFO stuff, a teenager who seems to hav…

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More Like Ancient FAILiens: Underground Aliens with Guest Amber Hunt 1:08:34

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While Crimes Of The Centuries is dark this week, please enjoy this special episode of the podcast, More Like Ancient Fail-iens, where Amber Hunt was a special guest! 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 ha…

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Prototypes with Jack Brewer 52:59

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Supposedly there was a period in pre-history where the planet was like Lord of the Rings. Can this be true? Toby and Brandon are joined by Jack Brewer to look into this. It turns out the answer is that, no, it is not true. But it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. We meet the giant Denisovans, the little Hobbits (not the going-on-a-quest type…

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S5 Ep33: The Nazi Killed at the Laundromat — and How It Shaped Modern Extremism 57:46

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In August 1967, George Lincoln Rockwell — founder of the American Nazi Party and one of the most hated men in America — was shot by a sniper while doing laundry at a suburban strip mall. His murder made international headlines. The funeral descended into chaos. Conspiracy theories emerged immediately. And then...America forgot. But Rockwell's death…

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Star Children with Sarah Carradine 59:31

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You ever run into a smart kid and think, hmm, probably a human/alien hybrid? If so, the Ancient Astronaut Theorists have some “facts” you can use at cocktail parties. Brandon and Toby are joined by Sarah Carradine to discuss The Star Children (Season 7, Episode 3). We meet a child who joined Mensa at age 2, which must have been awesome for him, alo…

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S5 Ep32: Horst Wessel: The Making of a Nazi Martyr 55:25

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When Horst Wessel died in 1930, he was an obscure 22-year-old member of the SA. Within months, Joseph Goebbels had elevated him into a saint of the Third Reich, complete with a theme song that would echo through rallies, classrooms, and pogroms. This episode traces how a violent street thug became the most famous Nazi martyr — and why his name stil…

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Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch with Erica Lukes: Part 2 38:05

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We are back at Skinwalker Ranch, where there is apparently an interdimensional portal somewhere, or something like that. Regardless, Toby and Brandon are joined by Erica Lukes for part two of their examination of The Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch (Season 15, Episode 10). We have a perp line-up of wolves, Skinwalkers who can alter their own DNA and an…

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S5 Ep31: Murder in the Mews: The Fall of Elvira Barney 47:34

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London in the early 1930s was captivated by the Bright Young Things — aristocratic sons and daughters whose glittering parties and endless scandals filled the tabloids. Among them was Elvira Mullens Barney, a socialite whose beauty and notoriety made her one of the set’s most talked-about figures. But on the morning of May 31, 1932, the headlines t…

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Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch with Erica Lukes: Part 1 39:41

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More like the Secrets of Glibtalker Ranch, amiright? We have giant wolves, poltergeists acting like 10-year-olds and quantum jiu jitsu. Fortunately, we are joined by Erika Lukes, an expert on Skinwalker Ranch who keeps Brandon and Toby sane as the Ancient Aliens and Skinwalker Ranch universes collide. And this is just Part 1 of our conversation abo…

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S5 Ep30: The Prophet of Kirtland, Part 2: Blood Atonement 54:19

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Despite police informants thwarting one of his deadly plans, cult leader Jeffrey Lundgren’s appetite for violence couldn’t be satiated. When one target was out of reach, he simply shifted his sights to another — this time, a family who trusted him completely. They had followed him to Ohio believing he was a prophet of God, searching for salvation. …

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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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S5 Ep29: The Prophet of Kirtland, Part 1: The Birth of a Cult 54:47

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In 1980s Ohio, Jeffrey Lundgren wasn’t just studying scripture — he was twisting it into something dangerous. To outsiders, he was a soft-spoken tour guide at a historic church site. But behind closed doors, Lundgren was preaching a radical new theology, gathering followers and slowly convincing them that he spoke for God. His target? The Kirtland …

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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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S5 Ep28: Can You Ever Forgive Me? The Literary Forgeries of Lee Israel 45:05

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For a brief, dazzling moment in early 1990s New York, biographer Lee Israel became one of the most notorious literary forgers of all time. Out of money, out of friends, and with a sick cat to care for, Israel turned her biographer’s research skills and her sharp wit toward a new craft: fabricating letters from Dorothy Parker, Noël Coward, Louise Br…

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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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S5 Ep27: The Real Goodfellas Job 48:38

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It was the score of all scores: a $6 million haul in cash and jewels lifted from JFK Airport in 1978. The headlines called it the Lufthansa heist; Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas turned it into legend. But the real story was messier: dozens of suspects, no recovered loot, and a trail of bodies that grew almost as fast as the FBI’s frustration. "Crimes…

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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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S5 Ep26: The Massacre Texas Tried to Erase 46:02

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In the piney woods of East Texas in 1910, a mob of white men stormed through the Black community of Slocum, murdering dozens — possibly hundreds — of unarmed residents. The killers faced almost no consequences, and the survivors were silenced by fear. Over a century later, even basic recognition of the Slocum Massacre remains a battle. This is the …

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Introducing: CRIME HOUSE DAILY 7:43

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Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things…

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Aliens and the Undead with Rekha Shankar 53:13

2M ago53:13

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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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S5 Ep25: The Hitler Diaries 52:24

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When a major German magazine announced it had uncovered Adolf Hitler’s long-lost diaries, the world took notice. But what began as a journalistic coup turned into a scandal that rattled media empires — and left a permanent stain on the truth. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that…

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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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S5 Ep24: Who Killed Barbara Hamburg? The True Story Behind El Dorado Drive 45:08

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The murder of Barbara Hamburg might read like fiction — a bitter divorce, a mysterious pyramid scheme, a family full of secrets — but for her son Madison, it was all too real. In 2010, Barbara was found bludgeoned to death outside her home in the affluent shoreline town of Madison, Connecticut. In this episode, we explore a case that captivated aut…

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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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Future Crimes of the Centuries? The Death of John O’Keefe and the Trials of Karen Read 49:05

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This week on Crimes of the Centuries, we’re breaking from tradition. Instead of a crime from decades past, we’re looking at a case that’s still shaping headlines — and raising questions that may take years to answer. When Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in the snow outside a fellow cop’s home, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was accus…

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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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S5 Ep23: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: Separating Fact from Fiction 48:56

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In 1981, 21-year-old Danny Hansford was shot and killed inside one of Savannah’s grandest mansions. The man who pulled the trigger, antiques dealer Jim Williams, claimed self-defense. What followed was a legal circus resulting in four high-profile trials. Then, less than a year later after the dust settled, Williams was dead. This is the case that …

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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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S5 Ep22: The Green Bicycle Mystery 48:12

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Bella Wright was a shy, working-class woman whose life was cut short on a summer night in 1919, just short of her 22nd birthday. At first, her death looked like a tragic accident – until a single bullet found lodged in the dirt road changed everything. What followed was a century-long mystery involving an unshaven man on a distinctive green bicycle…

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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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S5 Ep21: Gun on the Ferry: The Ruin of Laura Fair 48:52

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Laura Fair wanted what many women in Gilded-Age San Francisco wanted: security, respectability, and a husband who told the truth. What she got instead was a years-long affair and a heap of public scorn. When a single gunshot rang out aboard a crowded ferry, it set off a national debate about morality, madness, and how far a woman could be pushed. B…

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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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S5 Ep20: The Fox in the Henhouse: Klaus Fuchs and the Secret That Changed the World 52:04

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You’d think the guy helping build the deadliest weapon in history would be someone the Allies vetted carefully. You’d be wrong. Klaus Fuchs was a physicist, a refugee, and a trusted member of the Manhattan Project. He was also a Soviet spy. His quiet betrayal helped the USSR test its first atomic bomb years ahead of schedule—ending America’s monopo…

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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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S5 Ep19: Karen Silkwood and the Price of Speaking Up 46:31

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In 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood left her home with a binder full of evidence and a plan to blow the whistle on dangerous conditions at the plutonium plant where she worked. She never arrived. What followed was a national uproar, a swirl of conspiracy theories, and a battle over the truth that still echoes today. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a p…

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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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S5 Ep18: Reckoning at Penn State: The Jerry Sandusky Scandal 50:31

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Jerry Sandusky was a legend at Penn State University. As the right hand of head football coach Joe Paterno, he was known not only as an exceptional coach but also as a big-hearted philanthropist and advocate for troubled youth. So when a 2011 grand jury report exposed decades of abuse, the fallout was immeasurable, bringing to light a story of powe…

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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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S5 Ep17: Faith Vs. Flag: How the Gobitis Case Tested the Limits of Religious Freedom 44:09

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In 1935, 12-year-old Lillian Gobitas and her little brother William were kicked out of their Pennsylvania public school — not for misbehaving, but for quietly refusing to salute the flag, which they believed went against their Jehovah’s Witness faith. Their dad sued, arguing the school had violated their right to religious freedom. But in a sweepin…

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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 Murder of Phil Hartman 38:05

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Crimes Of The Centuries is dark again this week, so here is an episode that you might not have heard previously... or might just want to listen to again. When news spread that a high-profile comedian was killed in a murder-suicide in 1998, the response was disbelief: Phil Hartman wasn't just famous for being funny. He was even better known for bein…

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The Reptilian Agenda with Dante Basco 1:25:52

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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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Guest Episode: The Wild Tale of Black Jack Ketchum 30:06

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While Crimes of the Centuries takes a brief summer break, enjoy a guest episode from Josh at The Wild West Extravaganza. This one’s a doozy: It’s the story of "Black Jack" Ketchum — a train robber whose criminal exploits made headlines across the American frontier. But it was his botched execution that really cemented his place in Wild West lore. T…

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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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S5 Ep16: The Siege of Sidney Street 49:05

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In late 1910 and early 1911, a band of impulsive Latvian radicals fleeing persecution in Russia unleashed a wave of violence in London that left three policemen dead and part of a quiet city block in ruins. The siege that followed would not only transform British law enforcement but also mark a turning point in media history, as cameras captured th…

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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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S5 Ep15: The Repairman's Ruse: The Kidnapping of Alice Speed Stoll 40:02

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When Berry Stoll returned from work on Oct. 10, 1934, the scene greeting him was pure chaos: His maid was tied up, his wife was missing and a terrifying pool of blood covered one of the beds. Alice Speed Stoll had been kidnapped by a smooth-talking, well-dressed man who claimed to be a phone repairman. What followed was a tense and twisted saga of …

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Strange Abductions with Daisy Eagan 52:25

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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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S5 Ep14: Breach of Trust: Inside the Legendary Loomis Fargo Heist 40:35

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One Sunday morning in 1997, a security guard noticed the front fence at Loomis Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina, was ajar. So was the warehouse door. And the vault inside was fitted with a suspicious time lock. When authorities finally opened the vault the next day, they found it completely empty, the target of one of the largest cash thefts in U…

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Aliens and the Civil War with Blake Smith 53:47

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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…