Decoding The Unknown

Decoding The Unknown

Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti? Aircraft lost to sea monsters? Probably not, so let's try and figure out what really happened. New episodes every Friday. Also on YouTube!

Episodes

Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler

June 26, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your slightly boring friend tells, but without the social obligation to pretend you're listeni...
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The Florida Skunk Ape Mystery...

June 17, 2025 • 52 mins
Join us as we trek into the steamy swamps of Florida in search of the smelly, shaggy legend known as the Skunk Ape—part Bigfoot, part mystery, and all weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is There Any Truth to Ghosts and Hauntings?

June 10, 2025 • 74 mins
Millions claim ghostly encounters—but are they real, hallucinations, or hoaxes? This spine-tingling journey explores poltergeists, skeptics, hoaxers, science, and the psychology behind seeing dead people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Polybius: The Killer Arcade Game That Got Erased from History

June 3, 2025 • 82 mins
Was Polybius a killer arcade game—or the greatest gaming hoax of all time? Dive into a mind-bending tale of memory, mystery, and the 1981 cabinet that vanished without a trace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Illuminati.

May 30, 2025 • 80 mins
The truth about the Illuminati—from Bavarian beginnings to Beyoncé conspiracies, mind control symbols, secret temples, and shape-shifting alien elites. What’s fact, what’s fiction, and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mystery Behind the Death of Bruce Lee

May 6, 2025 • 117 mins
Bruce Lee was a legend in life, but the mystery of his death remains hotly debated. From Triad conspiracies to heat stroke or hidden drug use—what really killed the Dragon at 32? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are Vaccines Really Dangerous?

April 29, 2025 • 131 mins
Vaccines save lives—but myths and misinformation have fueled distrust. This deep dive unpacks their history, science, real risks, and lies from both skeptics and officials to ask: are vaccines truly dangerous? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Did Mallory and Irvine Succeed in Summitting Everest?

April 21, 2025 • 72 mins
In 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine vanished on Everest. Did they reach the summit decades before Hillary? A boot, a body, and a missing camera may hold the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Homeopathy: Is there Anything To It?

April 11, 2025 • 52 mins
Homeopathy claims water has memory—and people believe it. But is there any science behind the sugar pills? Let’s dive into the origins, logic, and utter absurdity of homeopathy’s magical thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Africa's Stonehenge.

April 4, 2025 • 62 mins
Is Adam’s Calendar the oldest manmade structure on Earth—or a pile of stones hyped up by ancient alien fans? We dig into South Africa’s strangest mystery to find out what’s real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jeanne Calment: Was The World's Oldest Person a FRAUD?

March 28, 2025 • 72 mins
She lived to 122—or did she? Jeanne Calment stunned the world with her age, but new evidence suggests a shocking identity switch with her daughter. Is history’s oldest woman a fraud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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John Zegrus: The Impossible Man from a Country That Didn't Exist...

March 25, 2025 • 58 mins
A passport from nowhere. A man with no past. In 1960s Japan, John Zegrus claimed to be a diplomat from a nation no one had ever heard of. This is his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pyramids In Antarctica?

March 21, 2025 • 55 mins
Satellite images, conspiracy theories, and ancient alien speculation—are there really pyramids buried beneath Antarctica’s ice? Let’s separate science from sci-fi in this chilling tale of frozen secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lycanthropes: Are Werewolves Real?

March 18, 2025 • 79 mins
From ancient myths to real-life wolfmen, the werewolf legend has haunted humanity for centuries. But where do the stories come from? And could there be a grain of truth behind them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Paranormal Activity: The Guyra Ghost

March 7, 2025 • 72 mins
A haunted house, a grieving family, and a poltergeist that defied logic. Was it supernatural, or just a desperate cry for attention? The eerie mystery of the Guyra Ghost, explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Zardulu: Urban Legend Maker or Giant Hoax?

February 25, 2025 • 65 mins
Zardulu—mythmaker, mastermind, or just a clever hoax? Dive into the strange world of viral urban legends, trained rats, and mystery. Who is Zardulu, and what’s real? Let’s investigate! Sponsor: Factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code factorpodcast to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In Search of the Legendary King Arthur: More Than a Myth?

February 10, 2025 • 126 mins
Was King Arthur a real warrior king or just a legend? Dive into the myths, history, and latest discoveries that challenge everything we know about Britain’s most famous ruler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Frank Abagnale Jr: Everyone is Wrong About this Story...

January 31, 2025 • 98 mins
Frank Abagnale Jr. – con man, check forger, or something else entirely? The truth behind Catch Me If You Can is wilder than you think. Let’s uncover the real story… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is Congo's 'Living Dinosaur' Real?

January 24, 2025 • 73 mins
Deep in the Congo, tales of a 'living dinosaur' spark mystery and debate. Could Mokele-Mbembe really exist? Dive into the evidence, legends, and science behind this fascinating cryptid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Elizabeth Bathory: Serial Killer or Victim of Insane Injustice?

January 17, 2025 • 74 mins
Uncover the chilling story of Elizabeth Bathory—history’s “Blood Countess.” Was she a ruthless serial killer or framed in a web of political intrigue? The truth is darker than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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