Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Faith Healing, Christmas Conspiracies, Africville, a Letter from Malaysia, and More
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Jan 15, 2026 Dive into the intriguing world of faith healing, where staged performances blur the line between belief and manipulation. Explore the hidden history of Africville, revealing broken promises to Black Loyalists. Get in the holiday spirit with bizarre Christmas stories and the political satire surrounding Santa. A heartfelt letter from Malaysia adds a global twist, while discussions on Russian oligarchs and unorthodox healing rituals keep the conversation lively. It's a mix of culture, mystery, and unexpected insights!
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Favor Acoustic Explanations First
- Consider natural acoustic causes before adopting conspiracy explanations for mysterious booms or pings.
- The hosts suggested ice flexing, upstream sources, and medium filtering as plausible mechanisms.
Staged Faith-Healing Productions
- The Grease Weasel recounted filming staged faith-healing shows as a DOP where elderly attendees were pre-seated and later 'miraculously' chosen to walk.
- The production manipulated audience reaction and created believable cures through placement and editing.
Production Undermines Authentic Faith
- Hosts noted that some people in healing shows may be genuine participants while others are staged, and intent matters for moral judgment.
- Ben and Matt argued that production-level manipulation erodes authentic belief and preys on vulnerability.