

It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!
Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander
Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations?
Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We hope through this show, you can gain an appreciation for just how cool ancient societies were, and not simply credit their impressive advancements to alien visitors.
NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! Follow the show so you don‘t miss an episode, and leave us a review! It really helps us out!
Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We hope through this show, you can gain an appreciation for just how cool ancient societies were, and not simply credit their impressive advancements to alien visitors.
NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! Follow the show so you don‘t miss an episode, and leave us a review! It really helps us out!
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Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
Brahma Weapons: Did India Have Ancient Nuclear Wars?
We’re traveling back to India to discuss nuclear weapons. Were there ancient wars fought with nukes? How could we find out? Why do I let dairy wreck my body so much? Let’s find out the answers to some of these questions!Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Follow the show on Twitter for more updates!Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.comHosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott NiswanderMusic by Rod Kim | Cover art by SkutchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 8min
Ley Lines & World Grid Theory: Is The Earth A D20?
We’re continuing our discussion about World Grid Theory, which serves as a secret opening for us to also talk about ley lines! Are important archeological sites all connected by lines of energy that can power the Earth? Is our planet a low-poly sphere that nerds use to play D&D? Let’s find out!Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott NiswanderMusic by Rod Kim | Cover art by SkutchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 7, 2022 • 1h 5min
The Cholula Pyramid: Is It Cake??
We’re going back to our roots to talk about triangle buildings! This time, we’re visiting the Cholula Pyramid in Mexico, a multi-layered pyramid cake full of cool history!Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott NiswanderMusic by Rod Kim | Cover art by SkutchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 31, 2022 • 55min
What Do The Lizard People Want?
In part 2 of our biography of David Icke, we’re diving deep into his specific beliefs about the lizard people who are feeding off of our bad vibes.Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Hosted by Tristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.comScott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswanderMusic by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.comCover art by Skutch: https://twitter.com/SkutchdrawsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 24, 2022 • 53min
The Super Villain Origin Story Of David Icke
We’re back with another two-part biography episode about well-known conspiracy theorists. Join us as we discuss the life of footballer turned news reporter turned antisemitic conspiracy spreader David Icke, the man who popularized the idea of lizard people secretly controlling the world. It’s a bad time!Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliensTristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.comScott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswanderMusic by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.comCover art by Skutch: https://twitter.com/SkutchdrawsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 2022 • 56min
What Conspiracy Theories Do We Actually Believe? (Q&A Special!)
In this special episode, we’re answering your questions about conspiracies, weird aliens, Star Trek, and the ethics of watching Ancient Aliens for fun. You can ask us more questions for future episodes at http://ProbsNotAliens.comSubscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliensTristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.comScott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswanderMusic by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.comCover art by Skutch: https://twitter.com/SkutchdrawsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 2022 • 1h 16min
35. The Baghdad Battery, Alien Bones, & The Hollow Moon Theory! (feat. Thought Slime)
We're back with another grab bag episode of ancient astronaut theories featuring Mildred from Thought Slime and Scaredy Cats! Did the famed Baghdad Battery power ancient civilizations with electricity? What's with the weird bones archaeologists found hidden in Egypt? And most importantly, is our precious moon secretly hollow for some reason? Let's find out!Check out Thought Slime and also Scaredy Cats because they're great!Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.comFollow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliensTristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.comScott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswanderMusic by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.comCover art by Skutch: https://twitter.com/SkutchdrawsSOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baghdad_Battery https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4640 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2804257.stm http://www.badarchaeology.com/out-of-place-artefacts/anomalously-old-technology/the-‘batteries-of-babylon’/ https://lflank.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/the-baghdad-battery/ http://www.theironskeptic.com/articles/battery/battery.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20131109074955/http://sites.matrix.msu.edu/pseudoarchaeology/2010/10/12/the-baghdad-battery-and-ancient-electricity/ https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/02/10/1361589/-The-Baghdad-Battery-An-Update http://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/archaeologists-revisit-iraq/ https://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/11/07/27/transcript/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2022 • 1h 5min
34. Crop Circles: It Was Just Two Guys & Some Stoned Wallabies
Crop circles were all the rage decades ago, but the trend has died out in recent years. Why is that? Are the aliens not wanting to doodle for us anymore? Or did the human artists who made them just get better paying jobs? We’ll never know!
Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!
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Tristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.com
Scott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswander
Music by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.com
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Apr 26, 2022 • 38min
33. The Many Authors Erich von Däniken Stole From
In part 2 of our biography series on Erich von Däniken, we’re discussing the many books and authors that the daddy of fake history (allegedly) plagiarized ideas from. We also go on a big rant near the end about von Däniken’s legacy in the present day, and how it’s infuriating.
Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!
Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.com
Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliens
Tristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.com
Scott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswander
Music by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.com
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Apr 19, 2022 • 50min
32: Erich von Däniken: The Girlboss Daddy Of Fake History
It's about time we dove into a little biography of the man who started the whole Ancient Aliens trend, Erich von Däniken. Who was he? Who is he? Who hasn't he stolen from? All of these questions and less will be answered in this two-part series!
Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out!
Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.com
Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliens
Tristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.com
Scott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswander
Music by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.com
Cover art by Skutch: https://twitter.com/SkutchdrawsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


