Midnight Facts for Insomniacs

Napalm in the morning. The Thanos snap. Tiny Stonehenge. Tears in the rain. Bullet time. 

Which unforgettable movie moments will make the list? And what's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord...

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Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, a...

In today’s supersized praise-worthy episode, MFFI uncovers the scandalous stories behind the rise of megachurches and explains how a few ambitious, unscrupulous grifters turned piety into profit and faith into a financial formula. From the pulpit to the bank vault, explore the controversial rise of these religious empires and the charismatic leaders who plunder the pockets of their congregations.

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Duncan takes the reins!

It's been a long time coming, but another host swap episode is finally here. This week Duncan officially ran out of excuses and agreed to play the role of "MFFI Dungeon Master" for an episode full of orcs, backstabbing, wet sand, orcs, battle tactics, critical hits, and orcs. 

Did we mention orcs?

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Here there be dragons! But not the fun kind… How are wizards, ghouls, and dragons connected to the civil war? What does “AYAK” stand for? And what the hell is a Kleagle?

Join MFFI for a journey equal parts ridiculous and horrific as Shane and Duncan shed light on one of the darkest chapters of America’s past. From its secretive inception to its infamous reign of terror, explore the history and lingering ...

Back by popular demand, and dumber than ever: The Darwin Awards. One of MFFI's most popular episode topics returns, this time with a modern twist... 

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In this episode:  

• Mike Warner: Death By Boofing
• David Reston: Death By Viper
• Brian Joplin: Death By Supermanning
• Muhammad Niaz: Death By Miracle
• Phillip Contos: Death By Irony
• Unidentified Angry Wheelchair Man: Death by Road Rage
• Uniden...

Unlock gripping true stories that defy the confines of steel and stone in this tunneling, plotting, unshackled episode of MFFI.  

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In this episode:  

• Alcatraz, aka The Rock
• Joseph Bowers: The First Attempt
• John Paul Scott: The First "Success"
• Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe: The First Unknowns
• Escape from Alcatraz: The Most Famous
• Frank Morris
• John and Clarence Anglin
• Alan Clayton West
• The...

How powerful is a singularity? Can anything escape from an event horizon? Do black holes “suck”?

Dive into the cosmic shadows with Shane and Duncan as they unravel the mind-warping, gravity-bending science behind black holes.

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In this episode:  

• Sagittarius A*
• Primordial Black Holes
• John Michell
• Dark stars
• Gravitationally Completely Collapsed Objects
• John Wheeler
• Cygnus ...

Follow Shane and Duncan along the twists and turns of the double helix as they unravel the history of genetics and DNA profiling. From Watson and Crick to the Human Genome Project, from Green River to the Golden State Killer, learn how genetic material holds the key to solving seemingly unsolvable crimes and curing formerly incurable diseases. 

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In this episode:  

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid...

What do blood, sweat, tears, and fingerprints have in common? They can all be used to solve crimes. In this episode of Midnight Facts for Insomniacs, Shane and Duncan explore the fascinating world of forensic science, and debunk some of the most ridiculous Hollywood myths. Crime doesn't pay, but it sure makes for a great episode…

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In this episode:  

• A short history of forensics
• Pre-for...

Which nautical tragedy represents the largest loss of life in non-combat American Navy history? Are there any undiscovered shipwrecks in American lakes? How much treasure would you get to keep if you could find the most valuable shipwreck that still hasn’t been discovered? Prepare for a journey through maritime history’s darkest waters, as Shane and Duncan delve into four chilling tales of ships lost at sea…

Christmas bonuses abound! In this case we're unlocking a Patreon-exclusive by releasing a full After Midnight episode from last holiday season: 'Tis the season to debate the greatest holiday songs of all time...or, in Duncan's case, to argue over whether a "great" holiday song even exists...

 

What's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord...

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Join Shane and Duncan as they attempt to navigate the sensitive topic of Native American mythology, exploring the elusive world of talking coyotes, giant turtles, divine peace pipes, and the cosmic dance between gods and mortals. 

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• Debunking "Spirit Animals"
• The "Noble Savage"
• Keep America Beautiful and the Most Famous Tear on TV
• Iron Eyes Cody (Espera de Corti)
• Native American Ph...

Christmas comes early this year with the bonus re-release of one of our favorite episodes exploring the strange, pagan, occasionally twisted origins of the Christmas holiday. How is Santa Claus connected to cannibalism? Which Christmastide holiday commemorates the slaughter of children? How should you decode the cryptic numerology message 20+C+M+B+22? And what's with all of those airborne reindeer? 

Welc...

Join Shane and Duncan for an explosive tale of political intrigue, religious fervor, and a daring conspiracy that could have reshaped an entire nation. 

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• King Henry VIII and the Anglican Church
• Catholics vs Protestants
• "Bloody" Mary I of England
• Queen Elizabeth I
• King James VI and I
• Robert Catesby
• Thomas Wintour
• John Wright
• Guy Fawkes
• The Secret Police
• Priest Holes
• Elizabeth Stua...

Last episode was just a warm-up. Swindle month continues, this time with actual influencers! These are the worst of the worst…

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• Yovana Mendoza (Rawvana)
• Belle Gibson
• The Liver King (Brian Johnson)

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The internet is a dangerous place. Hold onto your wallet as MFFI takes you on a scamtastic tour of two of the most notorious online swindles of the last decade. 

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• Fyre Fest
• The 2017 GoFundMe Con

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Spooky season continues!

A car that killed a star. A haunted doll. A vindictive painting. Are any of these items genuinely cursed? Not a chance.  But hey, it’s it’s going to be a wild ride. Join Shane and Duncan for a silly, skeptical romp through the darkest corners of the untamed internet.

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• James Dean’s Little Bastard
• Robert the Doll
• “The Hands Resist Him”

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Spooky season has arrived! Join Shane and Duncan for a trio of mind-bending mysteries: first, venture into the frozen enigma of Dyatlov Pass, then wander the eerie halls of the Cecil Hotel, and finally unravel the perplexing tale of the Somerton Man.

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From umbrellas that distribute rain to radios that print the news, here are the most useless pieces of technology ever foisted an unsuspecting public.

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In this episode:  

• Radio Newspaper
• Xybernaut POMA
• Kerastese Hair Coach
• Umbr...