

The Why Files: Operation Podcast
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.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 43min
615: Lincoln Conspiracy: a Diary, a Mummy and The Escape of John Wilkes Booth
Delve into the mystery surrounding Lincoln's assassination, where missing diary pages and altered narratives raise eyebrows. Discover claims of a larger conspiracy involving Edwin Stanton and alternate theories of Booth's survival. A deathbed confession from a Texas bartender and the touring mummy add bizarre twists. Skepticism surrounds the autopsy details and access to DNA testing, begging the question: did the real assassin escape? Reflect on how American history might have shifted had Lincoln lived.

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Oct 18, 2025 • 33min
614: CIA Time Travel Secret | The Grays Are Future Humans
Dive into an intriguing tale where a 12-year-old Jack Sarfatti receives a prophetic call from a future AI. Explore how this encounter shaped his career in physics and led to the belief that UFOs use consciousness and metamaterials to manipulate spacetime. Discover Jack's claim that gray beings could be future humans and how a 2019 military briefing showed a sentient craft. The podcast also delves into the implications of controlling gravity for time travel and the global stakes of such technology.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 43min
613: The CIA, Men in Black and the Plot to Take Out JFK | The Maury Island Incident
In June 1947, a harbor patrolman witnesses UFOs and molten metal raining down, followed by a mysterious visitor who silences him. Two military investigators die in a plane crash while probing the incident, and debris mysteriously vanishes. Fast forward to JFK's time, a CIA operative linked to the UFO case becomes involved in the assassination plot. The podcast delves into JFK's push for UFO disclosure, unveiling a conspiracy that connects covert operatives to both incidents, suggesting a dangerous cover-up intertwined with national security and political power.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 4h 26min
612: The Dark Alliance: CIA and DARPA's Hidden War on Citizens (COMPILATION)
Discover the shocking truths behind government agencies that have harmed their own citizens. Learn how DARPA developed controversial technologies, including Agent Orange, and the ethical concerns surrounding these projects. Delve into the dark world of CIA mind control experiments like MK-Ultra, which involved unwitting citizens. Uncover the disturbing details of Operation Gladio and the ongoing legacy of surveillance against activists. This deep dive reveals a history of operations that cost lives without accountability.

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Sep 16, 2025 • 50min
611: CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Uncover the bizarre military plan, CONPLAN 8888, designed to tackle a zombie apocalypse. Explore its unique training exercises, operational phases, and military readiness for even the strangest threats. Delve into the psychological effects of zombie media and its influence on disaster preparedness. Discover survival strategies, essential supplies, and community support crucial for any catastrophe. This engaging discussion blends humor with serious implications, showcasing how fiction shapes our real-world readiness for crises.

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Sep 6, 2025 • 47min
610: Majestic 12 | Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1
Discover the enigmatic Majestic 12, a secret committee formed to handle UFO phenomena after a mysterious 1947 crash. Leaked documents reveal a shocking disinformation campaign, reshaping public perception of the truth. Delve into the intricate psychological warfare tactics that influenced UFO researchers and explore how these methods are now affecting our understanding of all information. With a blend of history, conspiracy, and a hint of whimsy, this exploration invites listeners to rethink what they believe about reality.

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Aug 29, 2025 • 4h 46min
609: COMPILATION: UFOs and Aliens Vol.2 | They are NOT our friends
Dive into extraordinary tales of alien encounters and military secrecy! Discover bizarre friendships between humans and chalk-white aliens, and unsettling UFO incidents that span continents. Hear gripping accounts of blood-draining attacks by UFOs in Brazil and the emotional impacts of alien abductions. Explore clandestine operations, crop circles, and the Anunnaki's role in human evolution. Each story offers a tantalizing glimpse into what lies beyond our world, raising the question: are we truly alone?

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Aug 27, 2025 • 29min
608: Peru's Most Terrifying Mystery | The Face Peelers
In a remote Amazon village, terrifying seven-foot beings in black armor begin hunting for human faces. Witnesses report these entities speaking in Spanish and English, using advanced technology to peel skin. The legend of the Pishtaco, known for stealing fat and faces, resurfaces with chilling tales from the Ikitu people. Authorities suspect illegal miners, yet darker possibilities emerge, linking mysterious disappearances to international trafficking and potential military involvement. This haunting narrative explores the intersection of ancient fears and modern horrors.

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Aug 12, 2025 • 52min
607: Asteroid Apophis is Coming | Ground Zero: California
Asteroid Apophis is set for a close pass by Earth in 2029, triggering excitement and concern. With thousands of hidden city-killers lurking in space, the risk is palpable. The podcast explores the chaos in Los Angeles as residents panic and wealthy individuals flee. A vivid depiction of societal breakdown unfolds, revealing humanity's vulnerability to cosmic forces. The potential for disaster looms large, underscoring the urgent need for planetary defense as we grapple with the remnants of past impacts.

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Aug 4, 2025 • 35min
606: The Ancient Time Capsule Controlled by the Global Shadow Government
A mysterious energy-shielded chamber beneath Romania's Bucegi Mountains holds ancient secrets, activated simultaneously with a site in Baghdad. A psychic boy named Cesare faces a life-altering choice while revealing hidden agendas by elite groups. Advanced holographic technology unveils cosmic revelations and connections to the lost civilization of Atlantis, intertwining human history, extraterrestrial lore, and the manipulation of knowledge. As powerful entities conceal archaeological truths, the narrative raises questions about what remains hidden from the public.


