Conspiracy Theories

Did Germany establish hidden bases in Antarctica during WWII? Discover the 1947 U.S. Navy expedition that some believe was a hunt for Nazis. Explore theories about Nazi super weapons, UFOs, and even gateways to Hell! Delve into Admiral Byrd’s mysterious findings and the controversies surrounding nuclear tests. Unravel the enigma of Hitler’s alleged escape and the connections between past endeavors and today’s conspiracy theories, revealing a chilling narrative of secrecy beneath the ice.

In 1997, the murder of photojournalist José Luis Cabezas ignited a firestorm of investigation and public outcry in Argentina. The narrative uncovers layers of corruption involving powerful businessman Alfredo Yebron, as journalists face life-threatening risks in their quest for truth. The pod also dives into the swirling conspiracy theories surrounding the supposed death of tycoon Alfredo Gibran, with hints of possible cover-ups and reported sightings raising eyebrows. It’s a riveting tale of media courage against a backdrop of elite deceit.

For over a century, common belief was that Vincent Van Gogh died by suicide. But in 2011, two Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers suggested the art world had it all wrong, and Vincent covered up his own homicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On New Year’s Day in Sydney, Australia, two dead bodies are discovered near a river. Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Margaret Chandler are married – but not to each other. And both of their spouses have strong alibis.They’re found just hours after dying, and yet experts can’t determine what led to their deaths. There are no signs of violence; no trace of deadly substances. Were they killed by a jealous spouse, accidental poisoning, or an international conspiracy targeting Dr. Bogle, a renowned physicist who, some allege, was working on a top-secret project? Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluoride in drinking water sparks heated debate across the U.S. Historical conspiracy theories link it to mind control and societal manipulation. Surprisingly, claims suggest it could turn people into 'moronic, atheistic slaves.' Recent discussions spotlight public health, economic motives, and the resurgence of these theories in 2025. Activists raise concerns about fluoride’s potential impact on children's intelligence. The conversation balances dental health benefits with calls for more research and community governance on this contentious issue.

Join postdoc researcher Dominic Sivitilli from the University of Washington as he dives into the mind-bending theory that octopuses might have extraterrestrial origins. Discover the fascinating concepts of panspermia and how life could have arrived on Earth via asteroids. Sivitilli discusses the unique genetic traits of octopuses and their extraordinary cognitive abilities, drawing intriguing parallels to potential alien intelligence. Could these remarkable creatures be the key to understanding life beyond our planet?

American New Age culture isn’t all crystals and Tarot cards. A New World Order? The Aryan race? Alien-human hybrids? Throughout history, New Age belief systems have so often been blended with wild, and sometimes dangerous, conspiracy theories that academics have coined the term “conspirituality.” This week, we journey into murky waters of Love Has Won, a New Age spiritual group whose leader passed away in 2021. By the time authorities found her body that April, she had been dead for weeks. Her followers had camped with her body, slept with it in tents, and crossed state lines to fashion a shine out of her mummified corpse. We’re joined by journalist and author Leah Sottile. Leah’s book Blazing Eye Sees All investigates American New Age culture and examines how self-proclaimed prophetesses, like Love Has Won’s Amy Carlson, have managed to create kingdoms for themselves. Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alcatraz was designed to be inescapable. But in 1962, three men broke out. The FBI concluded the inmates died in the San Francisco Bay. But some family members are convinced they made it out alive – and lived secret lives for decades. Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1953, an Air Force jet took off from Michigan’s Kinross Air Force Base in pursuit of an unknown aircraft, or bogey. As the jet approached the mystery aircraft, the two dots representing them on a radarscope appeared to merge – just before the jet vanished.For years, ufologists have theorized that the bogey was of extraterrestrial origin.Today, we’re talking to two researchers from the Open Skies Project – Zach Garner and Kyle Kary – who’ve been digging into declassified files and other documents related to the Kinross Incident.See their research and follow along with their work on the Calumet Air Force Station at openskiesproject.org Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legend tells of a cache of Civil War-era gold buried somewhere in the hills of Elk County, Pennsylvania. Over the past few decades, treasure hunters have descended upon the community of Dents Run to seek their fortune – and to find out if the stories are true. Dennis Parada’s search began in 1974. He spent the majority of his lifetime researching the tale, put years into combing the woods, and told his son bedtime stories of Union soldiers on an ill-fated trip. Then, one day, he believed he finally found it. His research was so convincing that in 2018, the FBI agreed to excavate the site Dennis pinpointed. According to the FBI, they found nothing: no gold, and no evidence that gold had ever been there. But not everybody is convinced that the FBI is telling the full truth. Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices