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Listener Mail: Gas Station Ding Dings, Synthetic Estrogen and Fish Populations, Palantir and Train Hopping (and More)
Anne Ominous shares their own experience with sketchy gas stations, and introduces the guys to a new slang phrase for gambling machines. Maximus weig…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
What is diplomatic immunity? Part III: Shadow Diplomacy
Everyone knows that diplomatic positions come with a variety of perks and protections, as well as serious responsibilities. But what if you were able…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
CLASSIC: What is 'Skunkworks'?
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 …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Strange News: Iran, Hidden History, Ghana, Corruption in Office, and More
Things are heating up in the Middle East -- as the world studies a possible correlation between pizza orders and US military activity, the United Sta…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Cults You've Never Heard Of, Part II: Rise of the Zizians
Nowadays, the "C-word" can be pretty tricky. The word "cult" is usually applied by outsiders toward some group of individuals existing in opposition …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Listener Mail: Leon Klinghoffer, a Strange Class Project, A Journey within Palantir.
John in Connecticut uncovers a bizarre story about one -- or maybe two -- Leon Klinghoffer. The guys' earlier conversations about data aggregation an…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Stuff Gas Stations Don't Want You To Know
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 t…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
CLASSIC: Colorado's Mystery Drones
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 dr…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Strange News: The National Guard in LA, Costco ID, Japanese Escalators, Germany's Military Expansion and More
Massive protests in LA (not to mention many more US cities) prompt the federal government to send in marines and activate the California National Gua…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Let's Learn Simple Sabotage!
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 …
11 months, 3 weeks ago