The Why Files: Operation Podcast

Embark on a gripping journey with the Knights Templar, tracing their evolution from the Crusades to becoming the keepers of extraordinary secrets. Explore their influence over medieval Europe, their mysterious rituals, and the quest for sacred relics. Discover how these medieval knights are linked to the foundation of modern mysteries, inviting you to question what lies beneath the surface of our past.

Explore the captivating concept of panspermia which suggests microbes traveling across the cosmos could be the ancestors of all life on Earth. Discover the scientific arguments supporting this idea, the skepticism it faces, and recent discoveries in space exploration and biology reshaping our understanding of life's origins. Challenge your perspective on humanity's place in the universe, opening doors to a new understanding of our cosmic neighborhood.

Edgar Cayce, the 'Sleeping Prophet', was a reluctant medical clairvoyant who helped thousands with his psychic abilities. Despite doubters, his selfless character and virtues are commendable. The podcast explores Cayce's extraordinary life, healing journey, and struggle to maintain his moral values as a psychic doctor. It also delves into his accurate predictions on natural disasters and the importance of helping others.

Uncovering the mysterious world of numbers stations, from their origins in World War One to their surprising continuation today. Explore eerie broadcasts from the Cold War, encryption techniques, and the role of number stations in espionage. Delve into the history and operations of iconic stations like Lincolnshire Poacher and the infamous 'the buzzer' from Russia. Discover the efforts to track down number station Yosemite Sam and the mysterious V02, V02A, HM01, and SK01 stations in Cuba. Delve into the future of number stations and their continued existence despite advancing communication technology.

Neanderthals were once dominant and viewed modern humans as prey. They were stronger, faster, and more intelligent but humans conquered them. The podcast explores the history of human evolution, the conflict between humans and Neanderthals, and the near-extinction of humans at one point. The chapter describes the horrifying attack on a Neanderthal village by large, muscular creatures.

Join The Why Files as they uncover the secrets of Operation Highjump, led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Explore rumors of hidden Nazi bases, UFO sightings, and tales of civilizations beneath the ice in Antarctica. Delve into the enigmatic reports and navigate through a web of myths and facts to uncover the truth behind this intriguing mystery.

Eerie mysteries lurk beneath the waves. Recent discoveries have challenged what we thought we knew about the seafloor. Strange structures litter the deep—from a Baltic anomaly that resembles a crashed UFO, to an enigmatic road in the Bahamas that resurrects suggestions of Atlantis. What other oddities swim in the unmapped darkness below?  Professional explorers use cutting-edge sonar and robot subs to uncover the ocean’s hidden past. But secret forces seem determined to conceal the truth. Equipment fails, funds evaporate. Some believe shadowy bases dot the seabed—each hiding explosive revelations. Will disclosure ever surface? Or will the aquatic aliens that occupy these aquatic lairs continue to elude our grasp? What will it take to part the murky veil?

The podcast explores near-death experiences and their common characteristics across different cultures and belief systems. It discusses scientific explanations, such as brain scans revealing surges of activity after death, and delves into the concept of the human soul and its potential impact on society. The hosts conclude the episode by expressing gratitude to listeners and promoting their podcast and community.

Paul Bennewitz, a UFO researcher, believed in an alien and government conspiracy. An Air Force agent fueled his belief, leading to his institutionalization. The podcast delves into UFO activity over Washington, D.C. in 1952 and Edward J. Ruppelt's efforts to investigate. The chapters explore Bennewitz's extensive involvement in researching the alien threat and his obsession with UFOs. It also touches on Project Blue Book, the dismissal of UFO sightings, and the mysterious deaths of Ruppelt and Benowitz.

Exposing Underground Alien Bases: CIA's Psychic UFO Hunters During the 1960s and 70s, the United States and the Soviet Union fought the Cold War on many fronts. Some of these engagements were obvious, like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the proxy wars in Asia. Other conflicts were not so obvious. In the 1970s, America and Russia engaged in a new type of warfare: psychic warfare. The CIA was actively recruiting and training people with a natural talent for remote viewing. Remote viewing is projecting your consciousness to anywhere on Earth and beyond. One remote viewer, entirely by accident, found himself at Mount Hayes in Alaska. Mount Hayes is in the middle of nowhere. There's no civilization for miles. But something was calling him to the mountain. Then he looked *inside* the mountain. There was a base hidden inside Mount Hayes. Then he saw - this was not a base built by humans. When multiple sources confirmed the existence of the base, they soon realized: this was only the beginning.