QAA Podcast

Explore the history and influence of Gatorade, from its origin story to its iconic advertising campaigns. Learn about the concept of the elixir of life and its presence throughout history. Discover the advice of marathon running pioneers regarding consuming food and drinks during races.

Former reality television star and entrepreneur Rachel Elnaugh leads a group of wannabe farmers in Cresbrook, Derbyshire. The hosts discuss the strange events surrounding a group's plan to create an apocalypse-ready farm in the Peak District. They also explore reality TV, conspiracy theories, the Great Reset, paranoia surrounding Bitcoin, Rachel Elnor's journey from Dragons' Den to crisis, the paths of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rachel L. Knorr, the spread of QAnon, and the concept of having a healthy relationship with money.

Guests Jesse Farrar and Mike Hale of the Your Kickstarter Sucks Podcast join Liv Agar and Julian Feeld to delve into the concept of gooning, exploring its historical connotations, misconceptions, and its connection to intense pleasure. They also discuss bizarre social media posts on masturbation and the fascination surrounding the 'goon state' during sexual pleasure.

The podcast episode features the QAA crew exploring unexplained phenomena submitted by listeners, including ghosts, near-death experiences, precognition, and angels. The hosts bring these stories to life using music and sound effects, creating a haunting audio experience. They also discuss their early days in New York City, working on a ghost hunting show, and share a mysterious phone call.

Elon Musk jokes about QAnon and his connections to Jeffrey Epstein as the hosts discuss PizzaGate. They also delve into Musk's response to advertisers boycotting Twitter and his controversial social media posts. The podcast analyzes the flawed logic of the PizzaGate conspiracy theory and explores the Texas judge's ruling on Seth Rich. The hosts express frustration at powerful individuals like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Musk for spreading misinformation.

The hosts discuss the discovery of bin Laden's letter on Tik Tok and the reactions of users. They explore the influence of social media on young people and question whether the controversy was an inflated panic. They delve into the anti-imperialist content of the letter and highlight the demand for everyone to read it. The hosts acknowledge their limited knowledge of history and politics but discuss bin Laden's reasons for being upset. They analyze his anti-Semitic claims and make a lighthearted national treasure joke.

Will Carless, right-wing media presence, joins the podcast to discuss the real-world impact of Libs of TikTok, a social media presence that promotes harassment campaigns. They explore the accounts' targeting of the LGBTQ community, threats against hospitals and teachers, and its amplification by powerful right-wing politicians. The podcast also covers conflicting statements by a QAnon-associated political figure and the controversial distribution of defense funds. Additionally, it delves into the harmful consequences of 'Lives of TikTok' and the influence of social media on belief reinforcement.

Liv Agar, expert on the Taylor Swift is secretly gay movement and its ties to QAnon, takes us down the rabbit hole of this years-long fever dream. Exploring the persistent nature of QAnon despite Trump's defeat, the hosts touch upon the connection between Taylor Swift's personal life and music, discussing how fame and tabloid attention have influenced her songwriting.

Tim Schwab, journalist and author of The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire, joins the podcast to discuss the reality behind the conspiracy theories surrounding Bill Gates. Topics include the influence of the Gates Foundation, questioning its claims, Gates' role in the computer revolution, his approach to pharmaceutical markets, controversies surrounding private trips and power dynamics, and a sarcastic impersonation of Bill Gates addressing conspiracy theories.

Join Jake and Brad as they delve into the history and depictions of Hell and the afterlife. They discuss movies like 'All Dogs Go to Heaven' and 'What Dreams May Come', explore a creepy representation of the afterlife, and share personal perspectives on the concept of Hell. Get ready for a journey through the underworld and reflections on never dying at all.