Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

The True Cost of Gasoline

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For most of modern history, the world has run on oil. In the US and abroad, the price of gasoline is often the subject of intense concern, and prices ...

Listener Mail: July 23rd

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal with those secret train stations rumored to exist beneath various cities? Could the upcoming US election be postponed due to the coron...

The Hidden History of Africville

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're not from Nova Scotia, you may have never heard of Africville -- it was a small community in Halifax. The larger government of Halifax seemed...

CLASSIC: Edward Bernays: The Most Famous Man You've Never Heard Of

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nowadays, Edward Bernays remains a relatively obscure historical figure. His legacy, however, is thriving around the globe, and his techniques are fou...

Strange News: From North Korea to TikTok and the Hazy Limits of the Mind

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Kim Jong Un's sister getting special permission to watch DVDs of US holiday celebrations? Why do so many countries want to ban TikTok? How did ...

Who Controls The Narrative? An Interview With Waiting On Reparations

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of ubiquitous information, protests, activism and propaganda exist in the digital world as much as the physical. The war for control of a g...

A Cosmic Murder Mystery: The Star That Simply Vanished

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can a star disappear? Recently, an enterprising group of astronomers and astrophysicists found themselves transformed into full-on space detective...

The Deepcut Suicides

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Located in Surrey, the Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut (more often known as the Deepcut Barracks) was once the headquarters of the British Army's Roy...

Is Sonar Killing Marine Animals?

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ships across the planet rely on sonar to safely navigate the world's oceans. This fascinating technology has revolutionized everything from maritime r...

The Missionary, with Rajiv Golla

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When a young missionary named Renee Bach left her life in the US to start a malnutrition program in rural Uganda, she was one of thousands of like-min...

How Rigging Elections Works: Mexico, 1988

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While democracy isn't always predictable, one thing's for sure -- no matter who wins an election, for any party, in any country, some part of the popu...

Russia and the US Civil Rights Movement

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The US civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s sparked nationwide protests, marches and action, resulting in fundamental changes for a nation that ...

What is Project Blue Beam?

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It seems the nearly 8 billion people living on Earth can't seem to agree on anything, much less cooperate to achieve a goal. But what if there was som...

Forgotten: Women of Juarez, with Oz Woloshyn

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Juarez, located just over the US-Mexico border, has an ongoing crisis that hasn't made the news: hundreds of women have gone missing, and many of the ...

Tatum Salt Dome: Nuclear Explosions on U.S. Soil

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most people have heard of Three Mile Island — but what about the multiple other nuclear events on US soil? Join Ben and Matt as they explore the str...

Indigenous Tribes, COVID & PPE

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, long-standing inequalities have exacerbated the crisis in historically neglected US communities. In today's episod...

The Lost City of Ubar: The True Story of "The Atlantis of the Sands"

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard of the Atlantis before, but have you heard the legends of another lost city, somewhere out in the endless sands of the Arabian P...

The Rise of the Agent Provocateur

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Protests against systemic injustice and police brutality are sweeping the United States and the world at large. In the US, protesting isn't just a tac...

Stratospheric Aerosol Injections: Saving the World with Chemtrails?

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Typically, when you hear someone bring up the concept of chemtrails, it's either to dismiss the idea as a conspiracy theory or to claim there's someth...

The Santa Susana Field Experiment Coverup

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most US residents are vaguely familiar with the nuclear disaster known as Three Mile Island -- but that's only one of several similar stories. Join th...

The 2001 Anthrax Letter Attacks: Who was actually responsible?

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mere days after the horrific events of 9/11, someone began sending letters laced with anthrax spores to senators and the offices of major media outfit...

Whatever happened to Julian Assange?

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few years back, Julian Assange was a household name in the West. The founder and face of Wikileaks, one of the world's most well-known destinations ...

Wells Fargo's Imaginary Customers

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wells Fargo is one of the most popular retail banks in the United States, and its gigantic customer base uses it for everything from savings accounts ...

Operation Infektion: Russia's AIDS Conspiracy

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

HIV and AIDS, the syndrome the infection causes, have become the subject of numerous conspiracy theories. Over the decades people have proposed the in...

At What Price Safety: The Conundrum of Clearview AI

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clearview AI -- according to its champions, the software from this facial recognition company makes the world a safer place by allowing for more effic...

COVID IV: Too Soon or Too Late?

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As governments work to fight COVID-19 and industries struggle to survive, more and more people are concerned society will never actually return to nor...

Forced Assimilation of Native People

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries the U.S. government conspired to persecute, attack and marginalize the native population. When open warfare became too expensive, some f...

What Happened to Emanuela Orlandi?

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22nd, 1983, 15-year-old Vatican City resident Emanuela Orlandi disappeared after attending a music lesson. Over the decades, numerous people c...

Betty and Barney Hill: The UFO Case that Changed Everything, with Toby Ball

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In September of 1961, on an empty country road in rural New Hampshire, Barney and Betty Hill experienced the most profound, bizarre night of their liv...

Your News Agency or the CIA: The Story of Operation Mockingbird

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Propaganda has always been a powerful tool, and humanity's recent technological innovations have only amplified its reach. Long-standing laws in the U...

The Secret World of Chefs, with Richard Blais and Hugh Acheson

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As anyone who's worked in a kitchen or the hospitality industry can readily attest, there's an entirely different world behind the doors of every kitc...

Big Brother Wants To Get Inside Your Car

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that modern automobiles are incredibly convenient. They're almost like rolling computers, chock-full of GPS capabilities, infotainment ...

COVID III: The Bill Comes Due

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weeks into the global pandemic, countries across the planet are trying to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Governments are taking extreme action...

The Dark Story of K-Pop

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Korean pop music, or K-pop, originated in South Korea but has become a powerful, global phenomenon. This multi-billion dollar industry manufacturers s...

Chemtrails Were Real -- At Least in the UK

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you consider yourself a true conspiracy theorist or a diehard skeptic, you've definitely heard of chemtrails. True believers are certain that,...

Bug Out Bag 101

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you were cut off from everything for 72 hours, what would you need to survive? If you found yourself in the middle of nowhere -- or if you needed t...

Coronavirus Update: The Rise of Pandemic and Conspiracy

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for this much-needed update on the continually evolving state of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which we explore the new revelations about the spre...

Unsolved: The Monster with 21 Faces

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1980s, a mysterious organization terrorized candy companies in Japan - then disappeared. What was the Monster with 21 Faces, and what happened ...

Unsolved: Is there a serial killer on the U.S. border?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that the border between the United States and Mexico has been the subject of recent, intensely divisive debate. There have been numerou...

Unsolved: The Mystery of North Sentinel Island

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

India controls numerous islands in the Indian Ocean, and they have a strange set of rules for North Sentinel Islands -- a tiny, remote place most peop...

Unsolved: The Hidden Tomb of Genghis Khan

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Genghis Khan was one of the world's most successful conquerors, and his empire left an indelible mark across Eurasia. Yet upon his death his body was ...

Unsolved: Did the US abandon soldiers in the Vietnam War?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the close of the Paris Peace Accords, the US and Vietnam agreed to return any POWs to their home country -- however, for decades after the close of...

Unsolved: Did Teresita Basa avenge her own death?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Months after the murder of Teresita Basa, her former coworker began falling into trances, a voice identifying itself as Teresita issuing from her mout...

Unsolved: Who Built The Georgia Guidestones?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After years of listener requests, Ben, Matt and Noel are finally exploring the mysterious story of the legendary Georgia Guidestones. Who built this m...

Unsolved: Is someone using sonic weapons in Cuba?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently employees at the US Embassy in Cuba reported a strange and disquieting phenomenon. They complained of vertigo, nausea, hearing loss and more ...

Unsolved: What happened to Elisa Lam?

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013, Canadian college student Elisa Lam disappeared while on a solo trip through California. For weeks law enforcement was at a loss to explain th...

Unsolved: The Mysterious Lake City Quiet Pills

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did a group of private assassins use a series of sleazy websites as fronts for their base of operations? Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they delve into th...

Why is the Navy worried about releasing the secret UFO Files?

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After years of rumors, recent releases have confirmed the US government knew much more about UFOs than they'd originally let on. And, despite the rece...

The True Story of the Ancient Chinese Giants

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Like many other regions of the world, China has its own folklore about ancient, humanoid giants. In most cases, these legends have a mundane cause -- ...

Is there enough for everyone?

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the human species is inarguably successful (for now), hundreds of millions of people struggle under daily threats of starvation, physical danger...

The UFO over Montreal

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the foggy, early evening of November 7th, 1990, two people at a Montreal hotel noticed something bizarre in the sky. Soon, multiple people in the h...

Slaves to the Sun: Solar Activity and Mass Excitability

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all know weather can affect a person's mood, but just how far does it go? Could the activity of the sun be driving widespread human conflicts throu...

The Surprisingly Unboring Story of Farm Subsidies

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make no mistake -- being a farmer is hard work. Farming outfits often have to carry a huge amount of risk from one season to the next, and any number ...

Who killed the Jennings 8?

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Located in Jefferson Davis Parish, the town of Jennings, Louisiana wasn't a particularly well-known place -- in fact, many people in the US would prob...

Citizenship and the Census

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every ten years, the United States conducts the census, a crucial survey of the country’s population meant to help Uncle Sam figure out how to plan ...

Coronavirus: COVID-19, Conjectures and Conspiracies

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While many people weren't familiar with the term "coronavirus" until a few months or weeks ago, we've all had one of these in the past - this term des...

What is 'Skunkworks'?

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For almost 80 years, Lockheed Martin has been working hand in hand with the US government to create cutting-edge, classified tech and craft, working i...

Colorado's Mystery Drones

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In December of 2019 the Denver Post began reporting a strange pattern over the night sky of northeast Colorado. Around 7pm each night, at least 17 dro...

The Return of Listener Mail

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you written to the guys on Facebook or Twitter? Sent an email, or called 1-833-STDWYTK? Then tune in as they answer your questions and more on ai...

Murder in Oregon, with Phil Stanford

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How far would you go for justice? Join the guys as they interview award-winning investigative journalist Phil Stanford about the strange, twisting tal...

Why do some people think cannabis can cure cancer?

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With a growing number of Western countries decriminalizing or outright legalizing cannabis, the controversial plant seems set to become an acceptable ...

The Mad Future with Chris Cogswell

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is there any truth to the stories of mysterious, unidentified alloys, secretly held in some hidden bunker straight out of the Indiana Jones films? How...

Why don't nations trust NGOs?

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On paper, non-governmental organizations often sound like something everyone can get behind: these institutions are often dedicated to addressing some...

A World Without Cash

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The last time you bought something, did you use a card, cash or something else? If you automatically thought "who uses cash nowadays", you're far from...

The Wide World of Food Conspiracies

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether rich or poor, young or old, everyone on the planet has to eat. Government institutions monitor the safety, cleanliness and consistency of our ...

The Smiley Face Murder Conspiracy

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Could a group of serial murderers be kidnapping, drugging and drowning young men across the United States? Scores of young male college students have ...

Is the Dead Sea copper scroll an ancient treasure map?

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Odds are you've heard of the Dead Sea scrolls -- when the first of these ancient texts were discovered in the 1940s, the scrolls revolutionized our un...

What is 'Qanon'?

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if the stories and narratives you hear in the average mainstream media reporting aren't the entire truth? What if there's something else going on...

The Story of Atlantis

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary civilization of Atlantis was first mentioned in the works of Plato, in dialogues that claimed to recount information from translations o...

Radio Rental, with Payne Lindsey

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever experienced something bizarre -- some unexplainable coincidence, chilling interaction or even a run in with what some might call the sup...

What really happened to the 'Lost Colony' of Roanoke?

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most enduring enigmas in American history -- how did an entire colony disappear from Roanoke island? Join the guys as they explore the...

Is Samuel Little America's Most Prolific Serial Killer?

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Born in 1940, Samuel Little was known in multiple states as a drifter, petty criminal and man occasionally capable of violence. Like many people livin...

The Afghanistan Papers

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The United States invaded Afghanistan on October 7th, 2001 and remains embroiled in the conflict almost two decades later, making this the longest war...

What happened to Jimmy Hoffa?

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In his day, American labor union leader James "Jimmy" Riddle Hoffa was one of the most well-known figures in the US. On July 30th, 1975, Hoffa disappe...

STDWYTK Presents: See You Next Time

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 1933, a composer named Rezső Seress created one of the world's most infamous tunes -- a melancholy, mysterious piece known as 'Gloomy Sunday.' Ove...

Dark Water: Corporations, Corruption and Pollution with Rob Bilott

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When corporate defense lawyer Rob Bilott first learned about Wilbur Tennant's dying livestock, the frustrated West Virginian farmer was at his wits' e...

The Far-out World of Deep Fakes

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, it was often understood that "seeing was believing" -- while people might embellish a story, and write whatever falsehoods they wished,...

What really happened to Amelia Earhart?

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Earhart was a living legend -- this high-flying aviation pioneer garnered international acclaim and accolades for her daring flights across the...

What are Black Sites?

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the United States, people accused of crimes are entitled to certain well-known protections under the law. And, in the international sphere, global ...

Conspiracies and Movies with Chuck Bryant

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did someone really hang themselves on camera in the Wizard of Oz? Did Stanley Kubrick hide a secret message in Eyes Wide Shut? It's no secret that the...

Can weather make you 'crazy'?

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For thousands of years, people have been convinced that the weather and the position of the moon can wreak profound havoc on human behavior. This beli...

The Wide World of Shipping Conspiracies

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Look around you as you listen to today's episode -- how far did these objects travel to meet you here? In centuries past, the average person would be ...

The Insider's Guide to the Other Side

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt you've encountered something beyond this mortal veil -- a spirit, a presence, something else? Would you consider yourself a psychic...

Closed Cities: Secret Towns Kept Off Your Maps

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The majority of human beings currently live in urban areas -- and this trend seems set to continue. According to the most recent estimates, two-thirds...

STDWYTK Live: Real-life Covens

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all familiar with the spooky, stereotypical witch depicted in film, fiction and folklore – a creepy crone with a pointy hat, riding a broom ...

Jeffrey Epstein, Part III: The Suicide Debate Deepens

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the months following the death of Jeffrey Epstein, numerous people have raised concerns regarding the official cause of the disgraced financier's d...

Cryptids You've Never Heard Of

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's heard of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster -- but what about the hundreds of other cryptids rumored to exist around the world? Join the guy...

The Return of Listener Mail

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you written to the gang lately? If so, tune in -- you might be on the air. Join the guys as they dip into the conspiratorial mailbag, sharing you...

Conspiracy and the Cure: People Who Believe They’ve Cured Cancer

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, millions of people across the planet grapple with some form of cancer. Doctors work around the clock to create better treatments methods, e...

The Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On March 8th, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished during a routine flight from Kuala Lumpaur to Beijing. While public -- and, later, private -...

The Bizarre Clown Panic of 2016

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It began in August -- five photographs of what appeared to be a sinister figure dressed as a clown loitering in a Green Bay, Wisconsin parking lot wen...

The Tongue Can't Taste Itself, with Dan Harmon

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Was there a conspiracy to assassinate JFK? Is this universe real, or merely a simulation? How far would you go to be included in an elite, shadowy cab...

The Nazi Gold Conspiracy

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Toward the end of World War II, German forces realized they were in an unsustainable situation, on the losing side of a war rapidly drawing to a close...

The True True Detective

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nic Pizzolatto's "True Detective" series was one of the most highly-rated shows of 2014. The gritty, Southern Gothic-meets-Hardboiled Crime tale follo...

Smart Devices and Surveillance

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like more than 90% of Americans, you own a cellphone of some kind -- and it's no wonder. Like tablets or smart speakers, these handy devices...

What is Gang Stalking?

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt as if somebody was watching, following or even stalking you? If so, you're not alone. Most people have, at some time or another, ha...

The Overstock Conspiracy

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Like Amazon, eBay or multitudes of others, overstock.com is a company that allows consumers to buy goods online, often at a deep discount. The CEO, Pa...

ODESSA: The Secret Nazi Escape Route

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As World War II drew to a close, multiple Nazi officials saw the writing on the wall: Germany would lose the war, and members of the Nazi party would ...

Secret Rooms, Secret Societies and an Unexpected Guest

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When the guys get together to trace the story of secret societies, they aren't expecting a surprise guest to crash their podcast, revealing first-hand...

Psilocybin: Fact, Fiction and Future with Robert Lamb

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Evidence indicates human beings have been using psychedelics since ancient times, and a recent paradigm shift has launched a new renaissance in psyche...