Crackpot
Two law school buddies discuss the believability of conspiracy theories ranging from aliens to Tupac.
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Tune in this week to hear about the larger-than-life figure who shaped the course of history during the twilight years of Imperial Russia. From rubbing elbows with the social elite to serving as a trusted advisor to Russian nobility, Rasputin was an enigma. Fact or folklore, you decide as Tim shares stories about the man who was many things to many different people.
The Bible mentions speaking in tongues, but what is it and why does it occur? This week Zach shares stories of people speaking in tongues and presents them up next to the scientific investigations into what happens in the brain during an active glossolalia episode.
In the second half of the show, prepare to throw away all your medicine and cancel your next doctor's appointment as the boys discuss the powe...
There is no bigger question than 'what happens to us when we die.' This week Zach tackles it while talking about Out of Body Experiences (OBEs) and Near Death Experiences (NDEs) from Leslie Kean's book Surviving Death. What are they? What do people report experiencing? And what does science say about it all? Tune in this week to find out!
Can we trace human intelligence, ingenuity, altruism and the growth of our brain back to our consumption of psychedelic mushrooms? With the help of Terrance McKenna, Tim and Zach try to piece together this trippy human mystery. Put on your headphones and stare at your blacklight posters, we're going on a wild ride!
Take a journey across land, sea, and time to hear about a mysterious underwater city in Japan. Situated only about 100 meters offshore and about 50 meters under the water are a collection of structures that not only evaded detection for thousands of years, but also left academics and archaeologists scratching their heads as to who or what put them there. Natural or man made? Could this monument hint at a lost continen...
9/11 has its share of conspiracies, but none are quite as suspicious and mainstream as the collapse of Building 7. It collapsed even though it wasn't hit by an airplane, it fell with perfect precision, and there were some suspicious tenants who had office spaces within it. Join us this week as we peel back the curtain on one of the biggest conspiracy theories we've ever tackled!
This week Zach shares stories about what happens when people are going through the dying process. Caretakers and medical professionals from all over describe the same baffling phenomena; lights, orbs, talking to people not in the room, and more. The boys also dip their toes back into communications that seem to be coming from beyond the grave. Spooky or comforting? Coincidence or real? You decide. It's all here folks.
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Travel back in time this week as Tim and Zach discuss some truly unbelievable stories of ancient - ahem - aliens. Tim starts out the show sharing the bizarre Utsuro-bune incident of a spherical boat (UFO??!!) that washed up in Japan. What did the fishermen find? Did they have contact with an actual extraterrestrial? In the second half of the show, Zach shares the infamous 1561 celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg. What ...
Jack Parsons, the inspiration for Iron Man and devotee of Aleister Crowley, was a brilliant loner genius who revolutionized Jet Propulsion and Rocket Science. Without him, NASA would have never gotten off the ground. But without Magick and Thelema, Jack Parsons would never have come up with groundbreaking discoveries. Join the boys this week as they go out to the American Southwest and learn a thing or two about Rockets, Magick, Sc...
Pumapunku and Sanxingdui are two ancient archaeological sites shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Pumapunku, located in Bolivia, is believed to have been built by the Tiwanaku people over 1,000 years ago. Sanxingdui, located in China, dates back over 3,000 years and is thought to have been built by the Shu culture.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating mysteries surrounding the construction and origin ...
The Large Hadron Collider has been the source of conspiracy theories from the moment it launched. Actually, from even before that. From time travelers to aliens, from black holes to sinister plots to take over the world. This week's Crackpot episode has it all!
Ouija boards are a type of board game typically used as a tool for communicating with the spirit world. The board itself is usually a flat board with letters of the alphabet, numbers, and other symbols printed on it, along with a planchette, which is a heart-shaped or triangular device with a small window in the center. The players place their fingers on the planchette, which then moves around the board to spell out wo...
Leslie Kean published a groundbreaking book in 2010 detailing reports of the UFO phenomena by government officials around the world. This week the boys look at the observations, findings, and mysteries surrounding the detailed investigations by military agents globally. What have thousands of credentialed witnesses seen? What have they experienced? And what have officials determined? Tune in this week to find out!
The boys revisit one of their favorite topics: BIGFOOT. This week Tim shares the infamous Ape Canyon bigfoot attack in which miners in the pacific northwest were attacked by - you guessed it - a group of bigfoot! While it may seem like an easy one to dismiss or chalk up to legend, keep in mind there's an actual canyon named after the incident. So clearly there's something to it. Tune in this week to find out!
This week Zach and Tim talk about the Heaven's Gate suicide cult. They dive into the history of their charismatic leader and what the cult actually believes, including but not limited to: UFO's and their own offbrand denomination of Christianity. You won't want to miss this one, as we guarantee that even if you remember this happening in the late 90s, you probably don't know half of this wild story.
Dr. Salvatore Pais, a renowned aerospace engineer, has gained significant attention for his groundbreaking inventions that blur the lines between science fiction and reality. These patents, filed on behalf of the US Navy, describe revolutionary technologies that seem straight out of a sci-fi movie. They hint at advanced propulsion systems, anti-gravity devices, and even the possibility of bending space-time.
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This week the boys discuss the bizarre and mysterious Havana Syndrome. Learn about the medical signs and symptoms and the reasons why it has scientists puzzled. Real or imagined? Targeted or incidental? Tune in this week to find out!
In this episode, we explore the controversies surrounding the death of Pat Tillman. After leaving his NFL career, Tillman enlisted in the U.S. Army after the 9/11 attacks, only to be killed in Afghanistan in 2004. However, conspiracy theories suggest that his death wasn't accidental.
Various conspiracy theories suggest that the U.S. military and government were involved in a cover-up regarding Tillman's de...
This week Tim discusses Len Kasten's book about a secret mission by the US Government to visit Planet Serpo. Which alien races did they encounter? How did they prepare? What did they observe about an alien civilization on a distant planet? Tune in this week to find out!
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