The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
Episodes
May 26, 2024 • 42 mins
Did the world's most infamous dictator really meet his end in a Berlin bunker? Or did Adolf Hitler escape to the shores of Argentina, evading the Allies and living out his days in secret?
Uncover the compelling evidence and eyewitness accounts that suggest Hitler may have fled Germany, making his way to South America with the help of Nazi sympathizers.
Explore the intricate web of escape routes, known as "Rat...
Uncover the compelling evidence and eyewitness accounts that suggest Hitler may have fled Germany, making his way to South America with the help of Nazi sympathizers.
Explore the intricate web of escape routes, known as "Rat...
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May 21, 2024 • 39 mins
The shocking truth about subliminal messages and their power to control minds.
From advertising to warfare, there are hidden ways your thoughts and actions are being manipulated.
Subliminal technology has moved from marketing to the military.
Learn the truth behind this controversial technology.
From advertising to warfare, there are hidden ways your thoughts and actions are being manipulated.
Subliminal technology has moved from marketing to the military.
Learn the truth behind this controversial technology.
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May 14, 2024 • 38 mins
Picture a future where your mind can live forever, uploaded to a digital universe. As scientists race to map the brain and tech giants vie to connect minds with machines, the promise of immortality beckons.
But at what cost? Uncover the astonishing breakthroughs and grapple with the profound implications as the boundaries between human and artificial blur. Would you sacrifice your physical body for a shot at eternity ...
But at what cost? Uncover the astonishing breakthroughs and grapple with the profound implications as the boundaries between human and artificial blur. Would you sacrifice your physical body for a shot at eternity ...
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May 13, 2024 • 45 mins
Imagine a world where the genetic code is as easy to edit as a simple copy-and-paste.
This is the reality of CRISPR, a revolutionary technology that could cure diseases and save countless lives.
But in the wrong hands, it may lead to a dark future.
Unlocking the secrets of DNA and the rapid evolution of AI is creating unintended consequences.
This is the reality of CRISPR, a revolutionary technology that could cure diseases and save countless lives.
But in the wrong hands, it may lead to a dark future.
Unlocking the secrets of DNA and the rapid evolution of AI is creating unintended consequences.
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May 6, 2024 • 34 mins
In a remote corner of Alaska, a military officer stumbles upon a chilling discovery—an enormous pyramid buried deep under the icy wilderness, possibly larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza. The initial sighting during a seismic event leads to whispers of ancient technologies and hidden histories.
The local news coverage mysteriously vanishes overnight. Witnesses and insiders offer conflicting stories, fueling speculat...
The local news coverage mysteriously vanishes overnight. Witnesses and insiders offer conflicting stories, fueling speculat...
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April 22, 2024 • 43 mins
Charles Hall, a former weather observer at Nellis Air Force Base, shares his incredible story of encountering the Tall Whites, an extraterrestrial species working with the US military.
These chalk-white aliens, standing up to 9 feet tall, have been influencing human technology and evolution for decades.
Charles's friendship with a Tall White known as "The Teacher" led him to discover hidden alien facilities a...
These chalk-white aliens, standing up to 9 feet tall, have been influencing human technology and evolution for decades.
Charles's friendship with a Tall White known as "The Teacher" led him to discover hidden alien facilities a...
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April 22, 2024 • 50 mins
Have you ever wondered about inventions that could change the world but never saw the light of day? This show explores groundbreaking patents—like free-energy devices and anti-gravity machines—that mysteriously disappeared after catching the government's attention.
What happens when genius meets governmental control? We investigate stories of inventors whose work was allegedly seized or classified, diving into a world...
What happens when genius meets governmental control? We investigate stories of inventors whose work was allegedly seized or classified, diving into a world...
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April 17, 2024 • 37 mins
The Nevada Triangle, a mysterious area where 2,000 planes have vanished without a trace. Strange disappearances, experienced pilots, and high-tech aircraft - all gone in an instant.
But it's not just Nevada; there are 12 "Vile Vortices" around the world where the impossible happens. From the Bermuda Triangle to the Dragon's Triangle off Japan, these locations have claimed countless lives.
What's causing these...
But it's not just Nevada; there are 12 "Vile Vortices" around the world where the impossible happens. From the Bermuda Triangle to the Dragon's Triangle off Japan, these locations have claimed countless lives.
What's causing these...
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April 15, 2024 • 32 mins
In 1989, the Soviet Union sent two probes to explore Mars and its mysterious moon Phobos. The mission took a shocking turn when the Phobos 2 probe suddenly malfunctioned and captured a puzzling final image before going offline.
As astronomers studied Phobos more closely, they discovered the tiny moon harbors some extraordinary secrets. Strange anomalies on its surface have led to theories that Phobos may be artificial...
As astronomers studied Phobos more closely, they discovered the tiny moon harbors some extraordinary secrets. Strange anomalies on its surface have led to theories that Phobos may be artificial...
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Dorothy Eady was a normal British girl until a tragic accident changed her life forever. After falling down a flight of stairs at the age of three, she began having vivid dreams and unexplainable knowledge of ancient Egypt.
As she grew older, her passion for Egypt intensified, leading her to study hieroglyphs and work alongside renowned Egyptologists. But Dorothy's story took an extraordinary turn when she moved to Eg...
As she grew older, her passion for Egypt intensified, leading her to study hieroglyphs and work alongside renowned Egyptologists. But Dorothy's story took an extraordinary turn when she moved to Eg...
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April 8, 2024 • 62 mins
The Annunaki, ancient gods or alien visitors? Uncover the startling truth about these mysterious beings from the heavens.
Discover their incredible journey from a dying planet to Earth in search of a precious resource. Witness their creation of a new species, and the cataclysmic events that followed.
Explore groundbreaking evidence that challenges our understanding of human origins and the very nature of our...
Discover their incredible journey from a dying planet to Earth in search of a precious resource. Witness their creation of a new species, and the cataclysmic events that followed.
Explore groundbreaking evidence that challenges our understanding of human origins and the very nature of our...
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April 3, 2024 • 45 mins
Prepare to have your mind blown by the strangest tales of time travel and UFOs you've ever heard.
These stories will make you question everything you thought you knew about reality.
From a Soviet man who slipped through time to a tragic traveler in 1950s New York, the cases are as puzzling as they are captivating.
Uncover the hidden clues linking UFOs and time travel throughout history, from ancient cave paint...
These stories will make you question everything you thought you knew about reality.
From a Soviet man who slipped through time to a tragic traveler in 1950s New York, the cases are as puzzling as they are captivating.
Uncover the hidden clues linking UFOs and time travel throughout history, from ancient cave paint...
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April 2, 2024 • 148 mins
Prepare to have your mind blown by a collection of the strangest, most puzzling stories you've ever heard. From raining animals and ancient levitation to deadly video games and shocking decapitations, this compilation covers it all.
These tales are so bizarre, you'll find yourself questioning what's real. Uncover the truth behind unsolved mysteries, government secrets, and otherworldly encounters.
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These tales are so bizarre, you'll find yourself questioning what's real. Uncover the truth behind unsolved mysteries, government secrets, and otherworldly encounters.
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March 25, 2024 • 177 mins
Prepare to be whisked away on a mind-bending odyssey through the fabric of time. This captivating compilation of time travel tales will transport you to eras long past and futures yet to come.
Witness the awe-inspiring journeys of intrepid explorers as they navigate the complexities of temporal displacement. From chance encounters with historical figures to grappling with the profound consequences of altering the time...
Witness the awe-inspiring journeys of intrepid explorers as they navigate the complexities of temporal displacement. From chance encounters with historical figures to grappling with the profound consequences of altering the time...
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March 18, 2024 • 160 mins
Uncover the truth behind some of the most captivating mysteries of our time. From ancient civilizations lost to history to shocking government cover-ups, no stone is left unturned.
Witness compelling evidence of extraterrestrial encounters and explore the astonishing possibilities of alien life. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew as startling revelations come to light.
Embark on an eye-openin...
Witness compelling evidence of extraterrestrial encounters and explore the astonishing possibilities of alien life. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew as startling revelations come to light.
Embark on an eye-openin...
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March 13, 2024 • 172 mins
From haunting animal cries to spine-chilling legends, this captivating journey explores the terrifying and bizarre.
Uncover the shocking truth behind history's most unsettling creatures and eerie tales.
Prepare to confront your deepest fears as you embark on a thrilling expedition into the unknown.
Brace yourself for a heart-pounding adventure that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality.
Uncover the shocking truth behind history's most unsettling creatures and eerie tales.
Prepare to confront your deepest fears as you embark on a thrilling expedition into the unknown.
Brace yourself for a heart-pounding adventure that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality.
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March 4, 2024 • 48 mins
Cryptids have captured our curiosity for ages. Tales of mysterious and elusive creatures roaming the wilderness spark our imagination.
In this first installment of... quite a few, we explore three famous cryptids that have left big footprints on popular culture (ahem).
Bigfoot sightings go back centuries. We investigate theories on Gigantopithecus, hear (and see) compelling accounts from seemingly credible ...
In this first installment of... quite a few, we explore three famous cryptids that have left big footprints on popular culture (ahem).
Bigfoot sightings go back centuries. We investigate theories on Gigantopithecus, hear (and see) compelling accounts from seemingly credible ...
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February 28, 2024 • 23 mins
Unearth the mystery of Derinkuyu, an underground city in Turkey that has captivated historians and explorers alike. Hidden beneath a modest home, this labyrinthine complex reveals a network of tunnels and rooms carved from the earth, hinting at a sophisticated society that once thrived in secrecy.
Marvel at the architectural genius and the sheer will it took to create such a sanctuary, capable of sheltering thousands ...
Marvel at the architectural genius and the sheer will it took to create such a sanctuary, capable of sheltering thousands ...
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February 23, 2024 • 40 mins
Beneath Antarctica's icy expanse, secrets from ancient times lie preserved, waiting to unravel tales that span millennia. This journey takes us through the icy labyrinth, where each discovery offers a new puzzle piece to the complex history of our planet.
From lost civilizations to hidden natural wonders, the frozen continent holds answers to questions we've yet to ask. Engage with scientists and explorers who've ven...
From lost civilizations to hidden natural wonders, the frozen continent holds answers to questions we've yet to ask. Engage with scientists and explorers who've ven...
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February 21, 2024 • 28 mins
This ominous windowless skyscraper looms over Tribeca, defying all architectural norms.
The Brutalist facade conceals a mysterious purpose - why are there no windows? Behind the heavy concrete walls, an even darker truth lurks.
For decades, New Yorkers scratched their heads about the building's function. Rumors swirled about government secrets and espionage hidden within.
Thanks to brave whistleb...
The Brutalist facade conceals a mysterious purpose - why are there no windows? Behind the heavy concrete walls, an even darker truth lurks.
For decades, New Yorkers scratched their heads about the building's function. Rumors swirled about government secrets and espionage hidden within.
Thanks to brave whistleb...
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