It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations? Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We hope through this show, you can gain an appreciation for just how cool ancient societies were, and not simply credit their impressive advancements to alien visitors. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! Follow the show so you don‘t miss an episode, and leave us a review! It really helps us out!

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December 5, 2023 51 mins

We all love Area 51, but this one is newer and fresher and also below us.


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What we thought would be a funny memey thing to do turned into existential dread. But at least we made content about it.

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The "real-life Indiana Jones" from Ancient Aliens doesn't know what he believes.


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We've done 100 episodes now, so we thought we'd take a step back and review our favorite episodes and yours!


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Ever think we get it all right? Think again! Tune in for our humble pie mukbang, own up to our goofs, and set the record straight.

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CHICAGO MEETUP!

November 4, 2023

Replay in Lincoln Park, 5PM

2833 N Sheffield Ave

See you there!

Ready to get spooked this Halloween—but with facts and science? Join us for a special Cryptozoology episode where we expose Bigfoot as the world's hairiest con artist and reveal why Nessie probably won't be attending your pool party.

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Two years of 'It's Probably (not) Aliens' and we haven't been abducted yet! It's an out-of-this-world birthday bash where we spill the intergalactic tea on what the show's done to us, and beam in some listener love.

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Ready to dive deep—like, Atlantis deep—into the mythical sunken lands of Kumari Kandam? Tune in for our next epic episode where we not only debunk this underwater enigma but also jam with our theme song creator Rod Kim! From claims of submerged ruins and extraterrestrial party-crashers at ancient Sangam assemblies, to the actual, you know, lack of evidence—we cover it all. Trust us, this episode is the vibey lifeboat ...

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Dive into the intriguing Utsuro-Bune incident with guest Trey the Explainer, as we dissect a tale from 1803 Japan where fishermen allegedly encountered a saucer-shaped craft and a mysterious woman with unknown origins. Through a lens of skepticism and a rich understanding of Japanese folklore, we'll unravel the claims of ancient extraterrestrial visitation and explore the cultural significances intertwined in this his...

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Join us and YouTube sensation Mia Mulder as we dive deep—really deep—into the watery enigma of Atlantis. Was it a philosopher's allegory, a real drowned civilization, or just Poseidon's failed attempt at real estate development?


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EMERGENCY EPISODE!!! Let’s talk about the “Mexican Mummy” and how it’s definitely not cake.


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Can we please give up this idea that mythical giants are actually alien-human hybrids? Can we stop saying that now?


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In this episode, we dive into the murky waters of the Gulf of Khambat to unravel the myths and controversies surrounding the alleged sunken city of Dwarka—exploring its cultural significance, scrutinizing archaeological methods, and debunking claims that link it to extraterrestrial beings and ancient civilizations older than the Indus Valley.

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Tristan meets up with brilliant physics youtuber Angela Collier to talk about the search for hidden planets, and what might be living on it.

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August 15, 2023 36 mins

Did congress really just admit to having alien technology? The answer might (not) surprise you!

NOTE: This episode was recorded in early July and speaks about the congressional hearing in future tense. What we said is still applicable.


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August 1, 2023 85 mins

We're celebrating Christmas in July with a special D&D episode that features aliens, Santa, and a scary twist! This adventure was DM'd by the always wonderful Tulok!


This was originally meant to come out in December of 2022, but we ran behind on stuff so we're releasing it now!!!


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Scott is joined by Phil and Kevin from Pixel Lit to finally reading Erich von Däniken’s truly terrible book.


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July 12, 2023 41 mins

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We're joined by Trace Dominguez from That's Absurd, Please Elaborate to discuss the evolution of the human species!


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Crystal skulls were a real phenomenon, but what did they mean? Who made them? And are they symbols of alien life?


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