Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
Episodes
The Return of Listener Mail
23 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you written to the guys on Facebook or Twitter? Sent an email? Then tune in as they answer your questions and more on air in this special listene...
Is there a real-life warp drive?
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The news about the so-called "EM Drive" has been all over the headlines... but is it true? Join Matt and Ben to learn more. Learn more about your ad-...
What's the purpose of Jade Helm 15?
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Would the federal government really try to take over states via a military exercise? What do politicians, voters and officials think? Join Matt and Be...
The Rise and Fall of the Comics Code
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays comics are considered anything from light-hearted entertainment to a unique art form and genre of literature all their own. Yet for decades t...
What is genocide?
25 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Modern historians generally mark the beginning of the Armenian Genocide as 24 April, 1915 -- one hundred years ago this week. However, people and nati...
False Flag Attacks
17 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if a government disguised its operatives as members of some other organization -- and then attacked itself. While this might sound crazy, seve...
Big Data and You
10 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about "big data" more and more these days - but how much of it is sensationalism, and how much is true? The answers may surprise you. Learn m...
The Mysterious Symbols of Easter
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Easter is one of the most important celebrations in Christianity. So why does it involves a rabbit and painted eggs? Learn more about your ad-choices...
Operation Gladio: Invisible Armies and The Secret War
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
At the close of WWII, US allies created secret, "stay-behind" armies, designed to protect the population in the event of a Communist invasion. So why ...
Did a UFO crash in Kecksburg, PA?
20 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On December 9th, 1965, multiple witnesses saw a bright object shoot through the sky and - allegedly - land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. So what actuall...
Are the police targeting minorities?
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there's no systematic, comprehensive study of police shootings across the United States? Some blame a distaste for paperwork, while ...
Who runs the internet?
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC's 2015 Open Internet ruling is either a victory or a disaster, depending on whom you ask. But what is it, exactly? Join Matt and Ben as they e...
North Korea: Fact and Fiction
27 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In an age of global connectivity, North Korea remains one of the most isolated -- and enigmatic -- countries on Earth. How much do we really know abou...
Listener Mail Extravaganza II
20 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you written to the guys on Facebook or Twitter? Sent an email? Then tune in as they answer your questions and more on air in the latest listener ...
Diamonds: The Conspiracy
13 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Diamonds: according to the ads, they're a girl's best friend, and the only thing worth picking for an engagement ring. But how did diamonds become so ...
Will Yellowstone erupt?
06 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A large part of North America is sitting on a geothermal timebomb. Could it explode in your lifetime? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Legal Drugs in America
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, millions of US residents consume pharmaceutical products designed to somehow improve their lives. These drugs could tackle anything from AD...
The Prohibition Conspiracy
17 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Why did the US practice prohibition? Do current prohibition policies really protect the public, or are they meant to do something else entirely? Lear...
Does Being Wealthy Make You A Bad Person?
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's often said money can't buy happiness -- but what exactly can it do? Could it change the way you think? ...could it make you a bad person? Listen ...
Who hacked Sony? (Pt. II)
02 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Did North Korea really wage cyberwar to stop The Interview from airing? How did this happen -- and is there a conspiracy afoot? Join Ben and Matt as t...
Who hacked Sony? (Pt. I)
26 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Did North Korea really wage cyberwar to stop The Interview from airing? How did this happen -- and is there a conspiracy afoot? Join Ben and Matt as t...
Is clairvoyance real?
19 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are psychic powers actually possible? Join Ben and Matt as they investigate the truth about clairvoyance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Big Oil: Conspiracies and You
12 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We always hear stories about Big Oil and other conspiracies, but are any of these true? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
What is the TPP?
05 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, the Trans-Pacific Partnership sounds like a snoozefest... but why does it matter? Why should you care about this secretive international agreeme...
What the heck is Stonehenge?
28 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's ancient, it's huge, and it's cited in all sorts of fringe theories, from stories of lost civilizations to ley lines and more. But what is Stonehe...
Listener Mail Extravaganza
21 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you written to the guys on Facebook or Twitter? Sent an email? Then tune in as they answer your questions and more on air in this special listene...
Who's winning the War on Drugs?
14 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
From the Opium Wars to prohibition and the modern drug trade, human civilization has been irreversibly influenced by wars over drugs. Has it worked? C...
Are there real devil worshippers?
07 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Could there really be groups of people conducting Satanic rites -- not philosophical stances, but actual devil worship via ritual or even sacrifice? W...
THE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
31 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben and Matt for a very special episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, from conspiracy theories to spooky stories, listener mail and more....
Do intelligence agencies run cults?
24 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, cults are weird. The doomsday prophecies, claims of superpowers and tendency toward brainwashing are all strange, but what if the situation got ...
Is the middle class going extinct?
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that inequality is rising in countries around the world, but what does this mean for the future? What is the middle class, exactly -- a...
Could robots really run the world?
10 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that one day all the world's decisions will be made by AI? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comThe...
Can people purposefully collapse the stock market?
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that someone has been playing both sides of the financial fence, seeking to destabilize markets for their own purposes? Learn more abo...
The Jesuits: Fact and Fiction
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The ascendance of Pope Francis has led to a revival of Jesuit conspiracy theories. But why? Who are the Jesuits, exactly? Learn more about your ad-ch...
Fire in the Sky: Tunguska
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What triggered the massive explosion over Tunguska in 1908? Join Matt, Ben, and special guest Joe McCormick as they take a closer look at one of the m...
Are NGOs the tools of foreign agents?
12 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
They're supposed to help people across the planet -- so why doesn't everyone trust NGOs? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...
Are people really murdering scientists?
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
From Iran to London, it seems that being a scientist has become an increasingly dangerous occupation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Can you really be anonymous online?
29 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, our friends at TechStuff join us for a closer look at the tricky business of staying anonymous on the internet, as well as the fac...
STDWYTK Presents: A Ghost Story
15 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! After an overwhelming wave of emails and messages from listeners, Matt and Ben are finally presenting, in full, the the ghost story from th...
Gabon's Ancient Nuclear Reactor(s)
08 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
File this under "stranger than fiction": In more than a dozen sites across Gabon, scientists have found evidence of ancient nuclear reactors. How anci...
Banned Books of the Bible
01 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Although most people might assume that the Bible has always existed in its present state, that answer couldn't be any further from the truth. Tune in ...
Nazis, Lost Civilizations and Ancient Man: The Ahnenerbe
18 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Did Nazis really have a department for paranormal investigations? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comThey don't ...
The Future of Drones
11 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Will your future online purchases, delivery food and more be delivered by drones? Will law enforcement fly them continuously over your city, town or n...
What are you actually eating?
04 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're sipping a soda, grabbing some fast food or eating ready-made snacks from the local grocery store, chances are that you're ingesting a n...
When the Police Become Your Army
27 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
No, not the band featuring Sting. What if the actual, local law enforcement in the your neck of the global woods started using military-grade weaponry...
Was T. Henry Moray the Next Tesla?
20 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about Nikola Tesla, but what about Thomas Henry Moray? Listen in to learn why some people believe this little-known electrical e...
The World Beneath Our Feet
14 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
From hidden catacombs to wild rumors about a hollow earth, the world is full of subterranean stories. But which are total bunk, and which have the rin...
Alternative History and You
06 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people believe the Middle Ages never happened? Can we really trust our calendars? Do current world powers have a compelling interest in su...
Can human beings create disaster?
30 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds like the plot of a James Bond film: Some shadowy supervillain holds the world for ransom while threatening to destroy civilization with an e...
How could aliens contact us?
23 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Could alien life forms really contact human beings? How would they do it? Is it possible that other humans could intercept the message -- and keep it ...
The Listener Mail Edition
16 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you written to the guys on Facebook or Twitter? Sent an email? Then tune in as they answer your questions and more on air in this special listene...
What was the Octopus?
09 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds like something out of a paranoid political thriller - one journalist stumbles across a vast international conspiracy involving the world's m...
The Future of Death
02 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Will someone alive today live forever? Can science create real-life zombies? Are there any real examples of the 'walking dead' around today? Learn mo...
Is taxation legal?
26 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Every year tax activists of one sort or another try to avoid paying federal or state levies -- but why? Tune in to learn more about taxation conspirac...
Were there really 'lost races' of man?
18 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard about Neanderthals -- but what else was out there? Join the guys as they take a closer look at the facts behind the folklore, digging ...
What was the Great Game?
11 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Over 200 years ago the British and Russian empires waged a silent war across Eurasia in what became known as "The Great Game". Learn more about your ...
Neuromarketing: Science or Science Fiction?
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Neuromarketers claim that their techniques provide new and profound insights for consumers buying everything from soda to new cars. But can they reall...
Do you live near a D.U.M.B.?
28 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Is the world really littered with underground military bases? Is it possible to find them on your own? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
Cults (You've Never Heard Of)
21 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between a cult and a religion? What are some of history's strangest cults? Are there any secret cults in the modern day? Tune in...
Behind the Curtain: Russia and Crimea
14 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on between Ukraine and Russia? Could it spark a widespread conflict? Join Ben and Matt for their first installment of the "Behind the Cur...
The Pineal Gland: A Third Eye?
07 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What does the pineal gland do? Some people believe it represents the mystical "third eye" from ancient teachings. Could it possibly be used to see bey...
Of Wolves and Men
28 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries people believed that human beings could transform into wolves. Why? Could werewolf legends simply be cover stories for the violent acts ...
A Suicide Epidemic in the Banking World?
22 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A recent spate of suicides by high-level banking officials has shaken the financial world. Coincidence? Or conspiracy? Learn more about your ad-choic...
Exorcisms: An Introduction
14 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What are exorcisms, really? How do they function across cultures? Is there any proof that they're real? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
What was COINTELPRO?
07 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What was COINTELPRO? What made it controversial? Do government agencies continue to infiltrate activist organizations in the modern day? Tune in to le...
Ghosts 101
31 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Stories of ghosts predate written history, and cultures around the world believe in one form of spirit or another. But why? If there's no currently ac...
Could a solar flare destroy civilization?
29 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you woke up one day and found yourself in a world without electricity, cellphones or the internet? It sounds like the plot of a s...
Operation Snow White
24 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What was the most widespread infiltration of the US government? According to some sources, it came from within. Tune in to learn more about the story ...
Soviet Psychotronics
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's true - the Soviet government really did have its own parapsychological research program. And, unlike MKULTRA and other US operations, the Soviet ...
Serial Killer Cults
17 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Serial killers are insane, prone to exaggeration and delusion, and often inveterate liars. Amid some of their wilder claims, several notable serial ki...
War in Space
15 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The international community has agreed not to wage war in space, but that hasn't stopped the nations of Earth from cramming outer space with spy satel...
Is the placebo effect getting stronger?
10 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The placebo effect is pretty freaky when you think about it: just believing that a harmless substance is a medicine can really produce measurable bene...
Cicadas, Ciphers and Codes: The Weird World of Cryptography
08 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
For much of recorded history, humans beings have been trying to devise unbreakable codes (and break the codes of their rivals). But is there any truly...
Listener Mail Review
03 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Things get weird as Matt and Ben sift through a backlog of listener requests, questions and conspiracies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Secret Nuclear Programs
27 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On July 16th, 1945 the first atomic bomb test ushered in a new era of warfare, with weapons capable of killing millions. But how many countries own nu...
Origins of Christmas
25 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are that you've heard of the alleged war on Christmas, which some believe is an effort to distance the celebration from its origins. But what ...
Whistleblowers: A 2013 Update
20 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to Chelsea Manning? What will Edward Snowden and Glenn Greenwald reveal next? And how long will Julian Assange remain in London? Join Ma...
Can we really lose civilizations?
18 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
From Atlantis to Cuidad Blanca, Troy and Shangri-La, history is full of legends about lost civilizations. But how does humanity lose an entire city, e...
The "Real" Conspiracies
13 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Matt get a lot of questions, and one that crops up often is this: "Do you ever run into real conspiracies (rather than theories)?" Well, they'...
The Illuminati
11 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is there really an ancient, shadowy secret society running the world? If so, what's their endgame - and why hasn't anyone conclusively proven their ex...
Human Experimentation: Show Notes
06 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The search for life-saving medical innovations has a dark side: human experimentation. And, while history is unfortunately chock-full of horrifying ex...
Cryptozoology: Show Notes
04 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many consider cryptozoology a "pseudoscience"? Have any of the mysterious animals known as cryptids ever been found? How many species exist ...
Edward Snowden and the Whistleblower Debate
29 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As Edward Snowden lives a life of exile in Russia, his leaked revelations about the reach of NSA surveillance have shocked the world. But what's next ...
Did Nazis really make "UFOs"?
27 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After the fall of the Nazi regime, the dirty secrets of WWII-era Germany slowly came to public light. Amid the horrors of the Holocaust and bizarre pr...
Fifty Years Later: The JFK Assassination
22 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
JFK was assassinated on November 22nd, 1963, and fifty years later the majority of the American public doesn't believe the official story from the War...
DARPA, Part II
15 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Could shooting electricity through your brain give your superhuman powers of thought? Is it possible to build a real-life matrix? Join Ben and Matt fo...
DARPA 101
08 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's true: the United States really does have something like a real-life mad science department. But what is DARPA? What do they do, exactly, and what...
Edward Leedskalnin's Coral Castle
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After being jilted a day before his wedding and narrowly surviving tuberculosis, Latvian immigrant Edward Leedskalnin spent almost 30 years building C...
The Deceptive Brain
01 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Do warm drinks make you more likely to favorably regard a stranger? How do emotions affect your decision-making process? Can you trust your own brain?...
Edward Bernays: The Most Famous Man You've Never Heard Of
25 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays Edward Bernays remains a relatively obscure historical figure. His legacy, however, is thriving around the globe, and his techniques are foun...