Decoding The Unknown
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Decoding The Unknown
Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti? Aircraft lost to sea monsters? Probably not, so let's try and figure out what really happened. New episodes every Friday. Also on YouTube!
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The Vela Incident: Why Did the U.S Government Cover It Up?
Two mysterious flashes. A secret 1979 nuclear test. CIA vs KGB, Israel–South Africa ties, and a White House cover-up. Unpack the Vela Incident and why...
The Mystery of the Oakville Blobs.
1994, Oakville, Washington: it rained translucent blobs. People fell ill, animals died, samples vanished, and ‘men in black’ appeared. Aliens, jellyfi...
Was Anything Useful Learned From WWII Human Experimentation?
Explore the darkest chapters of WWII: Nazi and Japanese human experiments. Were any findings scientifically useful, and should they ever be used? A ch...
Zombies: Horror Movie Trope or Grim Reality?
From Haitian voodoo rituals to parasites in nature and real medical cases, zombies blur the line between myth and reality. Explore their horror origin...
Is it True That Nuclear Weapons Don’t Exist?
Conspiracy or cold reality? This episode dives into claims that nuclear weapons don’t exist, faked test footage, Hiroshima doubts, and the overwhelmin...
What Will the World Look Like in 2050?
Bold, funny, and fiercely argued predictions for 2050: AI everywhere, climate reckoning, megacities, proxy wars, moon bases, lab-grown organs, AR over...
Déjà vu: Have We Been Here Before?
From reincarnation to brain glitches, we explore déjà vu’s strangest theories and the science that finally cracked its mystery—revealing it’s not futu...
How Many People Actually Died Because of Chernobyl?
Chernobyl’s official death toll is 31—but estimates range up to a million. This video dives into the cover-ups, chaos, and radioactive aftermath of hi...
England’s Most Haunted Mansion?
A haunted house, a mysterious skull, and a ghost-hunting con man—Borley Rectory’s legend has it all. But was England’s “most haunted” home just smoke,...
Conspiracy Theories About US Presidents You Never Knew About
JFK’s assassination insurance, Adams the alleged pimp, Roosevelt’s real coup, and Eisenhower’s alien deal? This whirlwind tour of presidential conspir...
Who Was the Man in the Iron Mask?
A forgotten prisoner. A velvet mask. A secret so dangerous, it vanished behind locked doors for 34 years. Dive into the real mystery of the Man in the...
The Kennedy Curse.
A dynasty marked by tragedy or just reckless privilege? This deep dive into the so-called “Kennedy Curse” uncovers the family’s darkest moments and as...
Aafia Siddiqui: Terrorist or Victim?
Was Aafia Siddiqui a terrorist mastermind or an innocent scapegoat? Uncover her shocking story of disappearance, arrest, trial, and global controversy...
The Unexplained Texas Ghost Lights
Strange orbs flicker across the Texas desert sky—some say headlights, others say ghosts, aliens, or glowing pterodactyls. Here's everything we know—an...
Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive ge...
The Florida Skunk Ape Mystery...
Join us as we trek into the steamy swamps of Florida in search of the smelly, shaggy legend known as the Skunk Ape—part Bigfoot, part mystery, and all...
Is There Any Truth to Ghosts and Hauntings?
Millions claim ghostly encounters—but are they real, hallucinations, or hoaxes? This spine-tingling journey explores poltergeists, skeptics, hoaxers,...
Polybius: The Killer Arcade Game That Got Erased from History
Was Polybius a killer arcade game—or the greatest gaming hoax of all time? Dive into a mind-bending tale of memory, mystery, and the 1981 cabinet that...
The Illuminati.
The truth about the Illuminati—from Bavarian beginnings to Beyoncé conspiracies, mind control symbols, secret temples, and shape-shifting alien elites...
The Mystery Behind the Death of Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a legend in life, but the mystery of his death remains hotly debated. From Triad conspiracies to heat stroke or hidden drug use—what rea...
Are Vaccines Really Dangerous?
Vaccines save lives—but myths and misinformation have fueled distrust. This deep dive unpacks their history, science, real risks, and lies from both s...
Did Mallory and Irvine Succeed in Summitting Everest?
In 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine vanished on Everest. Did they reach the summit decades before Hillary? A boot, a body, and a missing camera m...
Homeopathy: Is there Anything To It?
Homeopathy claims water has memory—and people believe it. But is there any science behind the sugar pills? Let’s dive into the origins, logic, and utt...
Africa's Stonehenge.
Is Adam’s Calendar the oldest manmade structure on Earth—or a pile of stones hyped up by ancient alien fans? We dig into South Africa’s strangest myst...
Jeanne Calment: Was The World's Oldest Person a FRAUD?
She lived to 122—or did she? Jeanne Calment stunned the world with her age, but new evidence suggests a shocking identity switch with her daughter. Is...
John Zegrus: The Impossible Man from a Country That Didn't Exist...
A passport from nowhere. A man with no past. In 1960s Japan, John Zegrus claimed to be a diplomat from a nation no one had ever heard of. This is his...
Pyramids In Antarctica?
Satellite images, conspiracy theories, and ancient alien speculation—are there really pyramids buried beneath Antarctica’s ice? Let’s separate science...
Lycanthropes: Are Werewolves Real?
From ancient myths to real-life wolfmen, the werewolf legend has haunted humanity for centuries. But where do the stories come from? And could there b...
Paranormal Activity: The Guyra Ghost
A haunted house, a grieving family, and a poltergeist that defied logic. Was it supernatural, or just a desperate cry for attention? The eerie mystery...
Zardulu: Urban Legend Maker or Giant Hoax?
Zardulu—mythmaker, mastermind, or just a clever hoax? Dive into the strange world of viral urban legends, trained rats, and mystery. Who is Zardulu, a...
In Search of the Legendary King Arthur: More Than a Myth?
Was King Arthur a real warrior king or just a legend? Dive into the myths, history, and latest discoveries that challenge everything we know about Bri...
Frank Abagnale Jr: Everyone is Wrong About this Story...
Frank Abagnale Jr. – con man, check forger, or something else entirely? The truth behind Catch Me If You Can is wilder than you think. Let’s uncover t...
Is Congo's 'Living Dinosaur' Real?
Deep in the Congo, tales of a 'living dinosaur' spark mystery and debate. Could Mokele-Mbembe really exist? Dive into the evidence, legends, and scien...
Elizabeth Bathory: Serial Killer or Victim of Insane Injustice?
Uncover the chilling story of Elizabeth Bathory—history’s “Blood Countess.” Was she a ruthless serial killer or framed in a web of political intrigue?...
Was Robin Hood real?
Discover the untold evolution of Robin Hood: from a temperamental bandit to a symbol of justice. Explore the origins, cultural impact, and timeless re...
HAARP: What's Going on in Alaska?
Extreme weather, HAARP, and conspiracy theories—how do science and speculation collide? Dive into the truth behind this mysterious research facility a...
These Internet Mysteries Actually Got Solved...
Internet mysteries unraveled! From Unfavorable Semicircle to 'The Most Mysterious Song,' discover the fascinating resolutions behind these enigmas and...
The Great Mystery of Mel’s Hole: 80,000 Feet Deep?
Is Mel's Hole a bottomless pit or just a wild legend? Join us as we dive into the bizarre tales, strange encounters, and unanswered questions surround...
Violet Charlesworth: The Edwardian Heiress Who Never Was...
Uncover the shocking tale of Violet Charlesworth, the Edwardian con artist who fooled high society with her fake fortune. Glamour, deception, and scan...
Edgar Cayce: ‘The Sleeping Prophet’
Discover the mysteries of Edgar Cayce, the "Sleeping Prophet," whose astonishing readings revealed visions of health, history, and the future. Explore...