

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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Jun 6, 2025 • 33min
597: Planet Maldek | The Classified Truth About Mars' Origin (STRIPPED)
Discover the lost world of Maldek, a once-thriving planet between Mars and Jupiter that met a catastrophic end. Learn how evidence suggests Mars was actually a moon of Maldek, revealing bizarre features like tidal bulges and nuclear signatures. Explore radical theories challenging conventional models of planetary formation, and the tragic legacy of a giant civilization on Mars that fell victim to its own technology. With insights into our cosmic destiny, this discussion blends science with speculative history.

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May 31, 2025 • 23min
596: The Awakening of Human Consciousness | Forbidden Fungus (STRIPPED)
Dive into the fascinating theory that psychedelic mushrooms may have sparked the rapid evolution of human consciousness 100,000 years ago. Explore how psilocybin could have enhanced cognitive abilities and social ties, shifting our understanding of human development. Unpack the stoned ape theory, examining its claims while discussing how psychedelics might influence culture and connections. Plus, enjoy immersive storytelling elements designed to engage the community in both audio and video formats.

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May 23, 2025 • 19min
595: Dark Oxygen | CIA Deep Sea Secret Could Trigger the Next Extinction Event (STRIPPED)
Discover the astonishing revelation of rocks generating electricity and oxygen deep in the ocean, hypothesized as Earth’s original oxygen source. Learn how the CIA has guarded this secret since the 1960s and its implications for alien life. Dive into the unique ecosystems around these seafloor nodules, home to newly identified species thriving on electricity. Yet, the looming threat of deep-sea mining risks the destruction of millions of years of evolution, prompting urgent calls for sustainability to prevent a potential mass extinction.

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May 21, 2025 • 23min
594: The Midnight Game | When Ancient Shadows Come To Play (STRIPPED)
Dive into the chilling world of the Midnight Game, where a drop of blood and 22 knocks at midnight summon a shadowy entity. Discover its dark origins as a pagan ritual and the terrifying rules players must follow to survive. Listen to eerie tales of participants encountering the Midnight Man, accompanied by strange phenomena like temperature drops and a feeling of being watched. Explore the psychological implications and cultural significance of this urban legend, along with our deepest fears brought to light in the darkness.

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May 14, 2025 • 23min
593: Earth's Mantis Overlords | They've Been Here all Along (STRIPPED)
Feeling watched? Witnesses along the Musconetcong River claim to have encountered seven-foot mantis-like creatures. Many report telepathic interactions and strange sensations, including electronics malfunctioning and eerie silence in the woods. The podcast delves into the historical presence of these beings in ancient artwork and their potential as interdimensional watchers. Could they be using fault lines as gateways to our world? Theories abound, ranging from evolved insects to extraterrestrial entities, leaving listeners questioning the limits of reality.

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May 5, 2025 • 29min
592: Proving Atlantis | The Megalithic Yard Mystery (STRIPPED)
Discover the astounding achievements of ancient engineers who constructed massive stone structures with remarkable precision using a mysterious measurement, the Megalithic Yard. Explore how these monuments tracked celestial movements and their connections to Earth's magnetic fields. Delve into the acoustic properties of megaliths, hinting at advanced knowledge of resonance. Also, uncover the enigmas surrounding ancient civil engineers, and ponder why these incredible structures ceased to be built.

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May 1, 2025 • 33min
591: Mysteries of the Sea Vol 2: Ghost Ships & Desert Galleons | Unexplained Maritime Disappearances
Discover the chilling tales of ghost ships, where crews vanish without a trace, leaving meals half-eaten and belongings undisturbed. From the notorious Mary Celeste to the eerie Ourang Medan, these maritime mysteries spark intrigue about the unknown. Delve into the legend of a Spanish galleon found in the Mojave Desert, miles from water, and explore the bizarre notion of ships reappearing after decades. These stories remind us that, despite our technology, the ocean still holds secrets beyond our understanding.

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Apr 23, 2025 • 23min
590: When Earth's Shield Fails the Dead Will Rise | The Plasma Apocalypse (STRIPPED)
Our planet's magnetic shield is deteriorating rapidly, creating a dangerous vulnerability to solar storms of unprecedented power. Throughout history, events like the 1921 New York Railroad incident and the 1859 Carrington Event wreaked havoc on early technology.
Cultures across continents left warnings through winter solstice rituals and megalithic structures designed not for worship but as sophisticated energy channeling systems during cosmic upheavals. Their stone warnings remain while our understanding fades.
Military documents like CONPLAN 8888 reveal government preparations for phenomena beyond power outages. The magnetic north pole races toward Siberia at increasing speed, while the South Atlantic Anomaly grows larger each year.
The approaching plasma event threatens to do more than disable our technology—it will transform reality in ways our ancestors deeply feared.

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Apr 20, 2025 • 27min
589: Proving the Afterlife | The Scole Experiments (STRIPPED)
In a dark basement in Scole, England, four individuals attempted to communicate with the dead, leading to five years of mind-boggling phenomena. Lights flickered, objects appeared from nowhere, and sealed photographs emerged. Skeptics challenged the bizarre occurrences but left baffled. Spirits claimed to connect between dimensions, warning of impending global shifts. The Scole Experiments raise the question: genuine afterlife communication or a sophisticated illusion? The debate continues as experiences profoundly impacted all who witnessed these extraordinary events.

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Apr 12, 2025 • 2h 55min
588: COMPILATION: Hole Stories and Underground Mysteries
Delve into mysterious underground tunnels discovered during construction and bizarre seismic activity in Nevada. Explore legends like Mel's Hole, rumored to be a gateway to other dimensions. Uncover the concept of Agartha and the hollow Earth theory, tying it to UFO sightings. Unearth the chaotic history of military operations involving secret agendas and paranormal phenomena. Finally, examine ancient tales of the Nephilim and hidden cities like Derinkuyu, revealing the complex relationship humans have with the depths below us.