Conspiracy Theories

Dr. Mike Dash, a historian specializing in curious history, delves into the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack, a creature known for its terrifying leaps and assaults in 1830s London. He discusses how sensational newspaper reporting shaped public perception and panic around the creature. Mike evaluates the credibility of notable attacks, like those involving Jane Alsop, while debunking theories about aristocrats as the culprits. The conversation also explores surprising global variations of the myth, linking it to broader themes of social immunity and urban legends.

Researchers recently discovered an interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, prompting fascinating theories about its origins. Some experts argue it might not be a comet but rather alien technology due to its unusual brightness and trajectory. Discussions include potential maneuvers that could redirect it toward Earth and the implications of the dark forest hypothesis, suggesting interstellar probes could be wary or hostile. Critiques of these alien claims raise questions on scientific evidence, while ongoing searches for extraterrestrial life emphasize the importance of opening our minds to the cosmos.

Unravel the secrets of Shakespeare’s First Folio as theories emerge about it being an encrypted treasure map. Discover claims linking Francis Bacon to authorship and a royal cover-up involving Queen Elizabeth. Delve into treasure-hunting escapades uncovering clues in caves and rivers, while Masonic symbols and acrostics hint at greater mysteries. Explore the tantalizing notion that buried treasures, including the Second Temple menorah, lie hidden, with connections to Rosicrucian ideals and celestial navigation. This captivating tale mixes history with intrigue!

Candy Jones had an impressive résumé: Miss Atlantic City, Model of the Year, highest-paid cover model of the 1940s, entrepreneur, radio personality, author…and an unwitting undercover CIA agent, brainwashed by the government. Or, so she claimed. To find out more, we’re digging into Candy’s story and speaking with author and historian John Lisle. Check out his new book, Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA, available now! Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@theconspiracypod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@conspiracy.pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1940, MI6 launched a covert operation to sway American opinion towards WWII involvement. They recruited Bill Stevenson to infiltrate U.S. power circles and orchestrate propaganda efforts. Street clashes were staged with activist groups to manipulate public sentiment. MI6 also produced fake news and forged documents, including a misleading map that influenced President Roosevelt’s views. Speculation arises about whether U.S. leaders, aware of impending danger, let Pearl Harbor happen. The discussion connects these historical tactics to current issues of misinformation.

Most of what we know about Helena Blavatsky’s life seems improbable. In her 59 years on Earth, she was a young Russian aristocrat. A Parisian circus performer. A concert pianist in England. A clairvoyant. A medium. A telepath. An author. A missionary. A descendant of a Rosicrucian Freemason. And some would say: a chain-smoking degenerate liar…possibly even a serial killer. What’s the truth? That’s a great question. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@theconspiracypod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@conspiracy.pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Driving through the remote Utah desert on the way back to his military base, 23-year-old Private Gerry Irwin witnessed what he thought was a plane crash. He pulled over and ran off into the darkness to help the survivors… and woke up in the hospital 24 hours later with no memory of what happened next. According to the sheriff, he had to be mistaken—there was no evidence of a plane crash. No one had any idea what Gerry saw or what happened to him that night. Was it a mental breakdown? A UFO abduction? A CIA mind control experiment? Over 65 years later, and there are still more questions than answers… Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@theconspiracypod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@conspiracy.pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1973, Jack and Janet Smurl move into a modest duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, hoping for a fresh start. What follows is more than a decade of escalating disturbances: strange smells, disembodied voices, levitations, physical assaults, and eventually, a demonic entity said to stalk the family even outside their home. With no help from the Catholic Church, the Smurls turn to controversial paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who declare their house the site of one of the most terrifying hauntings they’ve ever encountered. But was it really a case of supernatural torment—or something else entirely? This is the true story that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites, in theaters 2025. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@theconspiracypod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@conspiracy.pod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the audacious attempts on Fidel Castro's life, with the CIA planning over 600 plots filled with bizarre tactics. From explosive cigars to mafia collaborations, the failed assassination missions reveal a tangled web of espionage. The bold use of poison pills and dangerous commando raids highlights the extremes taken to eliminate him. Delve into Castro's defiance, the intriguing history of 1950s Havana, and how his survival stoked U.S. fears, intertwining his legacy with the notorious Bay of Pigs and the dark corners of Cold War intrigue.

On July 17th, 1996, about 13 minutes into a direct flight from New York to Paris, TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air, killing all 230 people on board. An extensive investigation concluded that the most likely culprit was a mechanical issue. But the official story didn’t stop rumors that a missile brought down the airliner – and that the government was covering up the truth. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@theconspiracypod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@conspiracy.pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices