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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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Jan 31, 2024 • 30min
527: DEEP DIVE: Edgar Cayce | The Sleeping Prophet's Eerie Predictions
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.

Jan 24, 2024 • 31min
526: DEEP DIVE: Cryptic Broadcasts | Numbers Stations Mysteries Revealed
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.

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Jan 22, 2024 • 43min
525: Humans vs Neanderthals | When Monsters Were Real and We Were Their Prey
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.

Jan 17, 2024 • 36min
524: DEEP DIVE: Operation Highjump: Unraveling the Antarctic Mystery
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.

Jan 15, 2024 • 38min
523: Baltic Sea Anomaly, Atlantis, and Underwater Alien Bases | Mysteries of the Ocean Pt 1
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?

Jan 12, 2024 • 43min
521: Proof of Life After Death: Hope and a Warning From The Other Side
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.

Jan 10, 2024 • 42min
522: DEEP DIVE / UNREDACTED: How Paul Bennewitz and Ed Ruppelt Saved the World from Aliens and the CIA
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.

Jan 8, 2024 • 54min
520: Project 8200 Exposed | CIA Psychics Find Alien Bases Underground
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.

Jan 3, 2024 • 46min
519: DEEP DIVE: Tesla, Tunguska and the Awesome Power of the Pyramid
Uncover the mysterious connection between Nikola Tesla's experiments and the Tunguska Event. Explore the theory of the Great Pyramid as an ancient power plant. Delve into Tesla's Death Ray and its demonstration challenges. Discover the concept of directed energy weapons and their potential for destruction. Learn about the Tunguska Event and the Chelyabinsk Meteor. Reflect on Tesla's legacy and the power of human ingenuity.

Dec 27, 2023 • 46min
518: DEEP DIVE: The Dodleston Messages | A Time Travel Story
Imagine a quaint cottage in Dodleston, where Ken Webster, a teacher, encounters a bewildering phenomenon. Unusual messages appear on his computer, supposedly from someone living in the same house, but in the year 1541.
As the communication evolves, Ken and his friends grapple with the mystery, oscillating between skepticism and belief. The narrative unfolds with peculiar incidents, intriguing historical inaccuracies, and a cryptic entity known as 2109, leading to a cross-time dialogue that challenges the boundaries of belief and reality.
This story weaves a compelling tapestry of mystery, history, and the unexplained, inviting the listener on a journey through time and the unknown.


