

Conspiracy Theories
Spotify Studios
The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.Watch episodes and more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast
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Oct 1, 2025 • 43min
Fake News and Forgeries: How MI6 Manipulated Americans
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.

Sep 24, 2025 • 43min
Helena Blavatsky: The Most Interesting Woman in the World?
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.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 44min
The Gerry Irwin Incident
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…
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Sep 10, 2025 • 54min
The Smurl Family Haunting
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.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 39min
The 600 Lives of Fidel Castro
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.

Aug 27, 2025 • 43min
TWA Flight 800: The Plane That Exploded Mid-Air
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.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 39min
Australia’s Area 51
First, they said Pine Gap was for space research. Then, it was a weather station. It’s now called a defense base, but Australians often refer to it as their country’s Area 51. Some suspect the facility is housing alien life and giant UFOs that have crash landed on earth. Others say its satellites and surveillance technology are part of a global war machine. What’s really going on at the top-secret military base located in Australia’s desert? You could ask the hundreds of people who work there, but they probably won’t tell you. Loose-lipped employees have apparently disappeared in the past.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 43min
Was the “Pirate King” also the King’s Spy?
Explore the legend of Henry Every, the so-called 'Pirate King,' who vanished after a daring heist. Discover his wild journey from Navy sailor to notorious pirate, rife with mutiny and treasure hunts. Delve into theories about his mysterious fate and a shocking connection to espionage. Did the King of England hire him as a spy? Unravel the intrigue of 17th-century piracy, legal battles, and the captivating folklore surrounding this elusive figure.

Aug 6, 2025 • 45min
Japan’s Evaporated People
Imagine you wake up tomorrow and the person you depend upon most in this world is gone. No trace, no goodbyes, just vanished. Then, you find out they planned their disappearance — and have no intention of returning. In Japan, this phenomenon has a name: Johatsu, or “evaporated people.” Is it a silent escape from societal pressures or something more sinister? From clandestine "night-moving" services to whispers of a hidden underworld, we dive into the intriguing, and sometimes unsettling, world of Japan's missing.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 34min
What’s Under the Pyramids of Giza?
The podcast dives into the groundbreaking claims of Italian researchers who say they've uncovered massive hidden structures beneath the Pyramid of Khafre using advanced imaging technology. Excitement swirls as they connect these findings to Egyptian mythology, stirring curiosity about ancient secrets. The episode also examines the historical construction methods of the pyramids, uncovering various theories that clash with modern discoveries. With every revelation, the mysteries of the Giza Complex deepen, fueling speculation and debate in the archaeological community.


