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S4 Ep 17Premium Episode: The Aliens of Lake Baikal

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW! www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast The world's oldest and deepest lake has mysteries that have perplexed locals for centuries. This week Tim and Zach look at some of the UFO sightings above and below water and one of the weirdest interactions with aliens you'll ever hear!

Apr 26, 20217 min

S4 Ep 16Is the NFL Rigged with Matthew Coller

We are very excited to have sports journalist Matthew Coller on today to talk about our favorite NFL conspiracies as well as what it's like to cover the NFL during a global pandemic. On the second half of the show we talk about whether Pete Rose's suspension from baseball might have been a bit more temporary than what he has today. SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET EVERY EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Apr 19, 202137 min

S4 Ep 15Premium Episode: Harry Houdini and the World of Mysticism

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW! www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Harry Houdini was one of the most talented magicians and escape artists the world has ever known, but did you know he was also one of the most accomplished mysticism and spiritualism debunkers of his time? Oh, and his cause of death is still debated to this day! Tune in to find out more!

Apr 12, 20216 min

S4 Ep 14Placebos and the Power of the Brain

There's a lot about the brain that we still don't understand. While we know that it controls everything inside our bodies, science is starting to learn that we can consciously control nearly everything the brain is capable of. As you might be able to guess, this could lead to all sorts of medical and scientific breakthroughs and completely revolutionize not only medical treatment but what humans are capable of as a species! SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET ALL THE EPISODES AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Apr 5, 202153 min

S4 Ep 13Premium Episode: The Battle of Los Angeles

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Two months after the attack on Pearl Harbor something flew slowly and silently over the city of Los Angeles. Millions of people saw it and the military tried their best to knock it out of the sky. To this day there are conflicting reports as to what it was, but Zach and Tim think they finally have it all figured out. Tune in to hear the answer!

Mar 29, 20216 min

S4 Ep 12Jack Ruby and the JFK Assassination

Jack Ruby forever silenced the only named suspect in the assassination of an American president, and this week we try to figure out his motives. Was he acting on behest of the Mob? Was it because of his past gun running activities in Cuba? Was it because he was a heart broken patriot who wanted to prevent Jackie Kennedy from having to return to Dallas for a trial. Check out part three of our JFK Assassination conspiracy theory series and let us know what you think! SUPPORT US AT www.patreon.com.crackpotpodcast

Mar 22, 202159 min

S4 Ep 11Premium Episode: Nazis and the Occult

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast From Raiders of the Lost Ark and Hell Boy to the History Channel and The Spear of Destiny, there's been a lot of ink spilled about Nazis and the occult. The week Tim and Zach break it all down and figure out what's true, what's myth, and what's just down right crazy.

Mar 15, 20217 min

S4 Ep 10Training AI, Hawking Time Travelers, and Killing Michael Jackson

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Hold onto your hats, the boys are doing another grab bag episode this week! Did SONY killed Michael Jackson? Are we unwittingly training Artificial Intelligence? What's the truth behind Stephen Hawking's infamous time travelers' party? As well as THE LIGHTNING ROUND!!

Mar 8, 202150 min

S4 Ep 9Premium Episode: The Stoned Ape Theory

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Can we trace human intelligence, ingenuity, altruism and the growth of our brain back to our consumption of psychedelic mushrooms? With the help of Terrance McKenna, Tim and Zach try to piece together this trippy human mystery. Put on your headphones and stare at your blacklight posters, we're going on a wild ride!

Mar 1, 20217 min

S4 Ep 8The Haunted White House

SUBCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast This week Zach and Tim look at the history of one of the most haunted buildings in the United States: The White House! You'll be surprised to learn not only WHO is haunting these hallowed halls, but also who has witnessed these ghostly apparitions. Turn off the lights, turn up the volume, and be prepared to be scared.

Feb 22, 202145 min

S4 Ep 7Premium Episode: Phantom Time and Famous Time Travelers

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast This week Zach and Tim discuss the infamous Phantom Time theory and how nearly 300 years never happened. The boys also go down the rabbit hole of time travelers caught on camera! Jump aboard your local time machine and get ready to duck away from the camera.

Feb 15, 20216 min

S4 Ep 6Lake City Quiet Pills: An Internet Mystery

This mystery starts in the darkest corners of one of the most popular websites and slowly spreads to take on a shape and a scope greater and more dangerous than anything you could possibly imagine. Join Tim and Zach as they peel back the layers starting with an anonymous Reddit moderator and ending up overseas with a real life situation that could easily be pulled from the latest James Bond film. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Feb 8, 20211h 1m

S4 Ep 5Premium Episode: Ghosts, Paranormal and High Strangeness

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Join the boys around the campfire as Zach tells creepy stories! Cozy up as he gets into stories of the paranormal, the unexplained and the downright bizarre. Tune-in this week to get your weekly dose of weird!

Feb 1, 20216 min

S4 Ep 4UFOs in the News: Oumuamua, Jeremy Corbell, and a new WOW Signal

WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT FOR $3 MOTH AT www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast This week the boys talk all-things extraterrestrial. Tim shares the latest on Oumuamua and secret Antarctic military bases. Zach breaks down a recently discovered radio signal that may suggest alien life, and the boys dig deep on some ambiguous statements made by Jeremy Corbell about alien disclosure news in 2021.

Jan 25, 202149 min

S4 Ep 3Premium Episode: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Assassination Conspiracy Theories

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast This week the boys dive into the belly of the beast. They discuss the mysterious underworld allegedly behind Dr. King's assassination. The FBI, the Mafia, the police and all the players said to have been involved Dr. King's death. Join the boys this week learning the story you weren't taught in school.

Jan 18, 20215 min

S4 Ep 2Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Life and the Legacy

In part one of a two-part series, Zach and Tim talk about the incredible life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss the life of James Earl Ray and the "official" story of what happened that tragic night in Memphis. SUPPORT THE SHOW AND GET WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES FOR $3 MONTH: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Jan 11, 202144 min

S4 Ep 1Premium Episode: Crop Circles: What do they Mean?

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast During the 1970s and 1980s mysterious symbols began appearing in crops spread around the world and skeptical humans began to analyze what they mean. These deeply symbolic, and very possibly alien, art installations captured the suspicions and imaginations of everyone from conspiracy theorists to numerologists to psychics and especially podcasters. Tim and Zach explore who could be behind these intricate designs.

Jan 4, 20215 min

S3 Ep 78Oh What a Year...

This week the boys look back on a year that will go down in infamy. They rehash a few memories and take calls from the listeners! Major shoutout to friend of the show DFsoundsproject who put together the killer intro/outro music! Check out his stuff on the below link: soundcloud.com/danielfjall/crackpot/s-i9VQbaJyqG0

Dec 28, 202046 min

S3 Ep 77Premium Episode: Santa Claus and Magic Mushrooms

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE Zach and Tim, your two favorite fungis talk about the weird origins of Santa and some trippy connections between flying reindeer and magic mushrooms. Have a safe and happy holidays everyone! www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Dec 21, 20206 min

S3 Ep 76Ancient Aliens: The Chariots of the Gods

How did humans go from hunting mastodons to building gigantic temples that are imbued with symbolism and can't be replicated today easily? Why do so many religions have shared origin stories and similar archetypes? There's only one true explanation, and Tim and Zach are going to lift the veil. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast www.crackpotpodcast.com

Dec 14, 202057 min

S3 Ep 76Premium Episode: The 1969 Altamont Free Concert: Woodstock West

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND MORE Was the largest free concerts of the 1960s, featuring Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and the Rolling Stones was more nefarious than it seemed? With murder, injuries, and LSD-fueled shenanigans, rumors swirled around the 1969 Altamont Festival that pitted the Hell's Angels vs. everyone else. Was the FBI involved or was it just Rock n Roll? Tim and Zach turn it up to 11 and let you in on the facts. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Dec 7, 20206 min

S3 Ep 75Pale Horse Rider: Bill Cooper and Mark Jacobson

Last week Tim and Zach dove into the meat and potatoes of Bill Cooper's book, Behold a Pale Horse. This week they talk to Mark Jacobson, an author and researcher who is the leading expert in Bill Cooperology and its connection to the world of Hip Hop. Learn how the conspiracy theorist who coined the term sheeple inspired rappers like Wu-Tang, NAS, Tupac, Prodigy, and many many others. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Nov 30, 202055 min

S3 Ep 74Behold a Pale Horse and Bill Cooper

Bill Cooper, the godfather of conspiracy theories who cleared the path for Alex Jones and Qanon, wrote one of the first guides to the New World Order and who profits off the suffering of the human race. Behold a Pale Horse has been called a primer for the Militia Movement and an inspiration for the hip hop community. It's weird, it's full of bizarre claims, and the boys are going to give you the whole story. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Nov 23, 20201h 2m

S3 Ep 73The Solway Spaceman and Men in Black

In 1964 Jim Templeton took what he thought was a mundane photo of his daughter Elizabeth in her new dress near the Soloway Firth in the UK. He saw no one else in the camera's viewfinder, but the photo he got back contained a mysterious spaceman who no one had seen before. What followed was a complete unravelling of reality as the Templetons were contacted by everyone from Men in Black to reporters. Dive in with the boys as they solve the mystery of the Soloway Spaceman. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Nov 16, 202056 min

S3 Ep 72Premium Episode: The Mothman Prophecies

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Tim and Zach dig into the wide ranging supernatural smorgasbord that has been dubbed Mothman. For 13 months in the mid-1960s the tiny town of Point Pleasant, WV was plagued with sightings of everything from Men in Black to UFOs and prophecies to a man-sized moth - and the Mothman is the least interesting part of this wild ride! Tune in to find out just what the hell was happening in this bizarre corner of Appalachia that eventually resulted in dozens of deaths.

Nov 9, 20206 min

S3 Ep 71Election Fraud with Andrew Gumbel

With the election coming up Tim and Zach interview expert and award-winning journalist Andrew Gumbel to offer an expert perspective on the history of election fraud in the US. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Nov 2, 20201h 6m

S3 Ep 70Premium Episode: Black Eyed Kids

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Buckle up, hold on to your tinfoil hats and lock the doors...it's time for the 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular!!! This week, Zach and Tim get a little freaked out and talk about Black Eyed Kids! What are they? What do they do? Find out this week!

Oct 26, 20206 min

S3 Ep 69The Vatican Library

From Peter's bones to the Grand Grimoire and time travel goggles to Satan, the Vatican Archives are packed with insane and terrifying artifacts. The boys dive into the historical record to uncover what the Pope is hiding inside the home of the Holy See. SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET ACCESS TO BONUS CONTENT www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Oct 19, 20201h 2m

S3 Ep 68Premium Episode: Paranormal Zachtivity Timtober Edition

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Welcome to Spooktober! Spooky Tim and Zach, Spooky talk to listener Riley who watched paranormal activity unfold in front of his own eyes. The guys also breakdown the numbers of how many real paranormal experiences are happening, as well as why they are happening. Tune in to find that creepy space between dream and reality where the spirits come out to play!

Oct 12, 20205 min

S3 Ep 67Alien Abductions

Tim and Zach dive into the hard data surrounding Alien Abductions. Tim outlines the facts and discussions from a five day conference held at MIT in 1992. They pour over the demographics and locations of who is most likely to be abducted and what sort of experiences they reported. Every other week Crackpot Podcast drops a very special episode of their podcast on Patreon. By supporting the Patreon for as little as $3 a month you can get all of the episodes and bonus clips that help us bring you uninterrupted raw truths surrounding the weirdest conspiracies and crackpots. We'll also thank you during the recordings and be really nice to you on social media.

Oct 5, 20201h 17m

S3 Ep 66Premium Episode: Spygate

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast In 2007 the New England Patriots got busted video taping the The New York Jets' opposing coaches. After a review Bill Belichick was handed the largest fine for a coach in NFL history, $500,000. Then it turned out maybe they were filming other coaches and maybe, just maybe there was all kinds of cheating happening. Maybe. Zach and Tim dig in and tell us if we can believe any of the Patriots victories from 2000 to today. Maybe.

Sep 28, 20207 min

S3 Ep 65QAnon; Mike Rothschild Interview

In Part Three, Tim and Zach speak with a journalist who spends his time covering Qanon and the tragic lives of the people obsessed with Q. Mike Rothschild is a writer specializing in conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He's out there talking to Q followers and getting a view into their day-to-day lives while being accused of belonging to the Rothschild banking family - he doesn't and isn't. But, his book, The World's Worst Conspiracies, is available now on Amazon. Follow him on Twitter @rothschildmd.

Sep 21, 202044 min

S3 Ep 64Premium Episode: QAnon Update Part 2

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Part Two of the depressing realities of the wild world of Qanon. It's not fun or exciting, but it is a terrifying reality we are all dealing with since there are about to be some Qanon followers in Congress. The Q phenomenon is also affecting regular people who were not involved in any way shape or form. From artists to businessmen and musicians to journalists, Q has put the crosshairs on people, and the followers are taking notice. This show and many, many more are available for as little as $3 a month. Your generous support helps us to keep creating the highest quality shows you've come to love!

Sep 14, 20206 min

S3 Ep 63QAnon Update

What has Q been up to since we last did a deep dive into the deep state exposer extraordinaire over on 8chan? Well, it's a lot. Since September the supposed insider has been redpilling congressional candidates and psychopaths, doubling down on spirituality, and straight up attempting to kidnap the leader of Venezuela. Tim and Zach dig into the last year of Qanon's online shenanigans in this first of three huge episodes that ends in an interview with a leading researcher who spends all of his time talking to Qanon followers. Tune in, kick back, and get ready to roll those eyes out of your head as you learn the ridiculousness of this movement that is quickly becoming a major issue in 2020 and will be with us long after the election no matter who wins. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Sep 7, 202057 min

S3 Ep 62Premium Episode: The Large Hadron Collider

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast The Large Hadron Collider has been the source of conspiracy theories from the moment it launched. Actually, from even before that. Join Tim and Zach as they dive into some of the more interesting and wild ones this week. From time travelers to aliens, from black holes to sinister plots to take over the world. This week's Crackpot episode has it all!

Aug 31, 20207 min

S3 Ep 61Fort Detrick: Was HIV Man Made?

Was HIV man made at Fort Detrick in Maryland? A lot of people have been asking that question over the years for a lot of different reasons. And yeah, the answer is no. But there is enough shady stuff going on that people do have questions. Zach and Tim step up and dive in to the conspiracy behind the conspiracy. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast www.youtube.com/crackpotpodcast

Aug 24, 202045 min

S3 Ep 60BONUS EPISODE: The History of Pedogate

www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast This is a very special free episode of the Crackpot Podcast, this is a great example of the high quality content Patreon supporters can get every week by subscribing for as little as $3 a month. Please support the podcast and help us continue to bring you the best deep dives into all those things your grandparents are forwarding you emails about.

Aug 21, 202052 min

S3 Ep 60Premium Episode: Foreign Meddling, Mysterious Seeds and TikTok

SUBSCRIBE FOR $3 MONTH TO GET THIS EPISODE AND A WEEKLY BONUS SHOW: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast Today the boys talk about foreign influence in the US economy, politics, and more! What's the story with mysterious seeds showing up in the US? Is TikTok a harmless app or something more nefarious? Tune in to find out!

Aug 17, 20207 min

S3 Ep 58Crackpot Grab Bag! Wayfair, 5G, and a Suspicious Subreddit!

Well, well, well, another Grab Bag Episode. These are the secret menu of Crackpot Episodes, and this one is definitely the Five Guys' Double Grilled Cheese Burger or Chick-Fil-A's Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake of Crackpot Episodes. You thought you'd heard them all, but now the facial haired fellas are laying it down and bringing the truth about Wayfair, 5G, and what is probably the end of the world straight to your ear holes. Will there be aliens? Who knows! I don't get to hear the whole episode before I have to write these descriptions, but you better believe I'll be listening on Monday to find out! I'll bet there's aliens. If there aren't aliens, I will send Tim and Zach some Five Guys' fries through the mail - it will be a saggy bag of disappointment and hopefully they'll take photos of how disappointed they are so we can post it on Patreon! www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Aug 10, 202049 min

S3 Ep 57Grab Bag! Wayfair, 5G, and a Suspicious Subreddit Happy Hour

Support us and get cool stuff at www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast watch a taping of the show at www.youtube.com/crackpotpodcast

Aug 7, 20207 min

S3 Ep 55Agent Provocateurs: Infiltrating Protests Happy Hour

Check out the bonus content over at www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast See a taping of the show at www.youtube.com/crackpotpodcast

Jul 31, 20208 min

S3 Ep 54Uri Geller: Spoon Bender Extraordinaire

the boys discuss Uri Geller, the international man of mystery, illusionist, conjurer, and psychic who has done amazing feats of magic like bending spoons and convincing people that he can bend spoons. Some of the people he convinced were the CIA, who have never been fooled at all by anything ever. He also sued Pokémon and bought an island where he claimed there was an Egyptian treasure, brought there by Scota, the mythological half-sister of Tutankhamen in Irish mythology, 3,500 years ago that he would find through dowsing! When someone finally got around to asking Geller how he bends spoons and finds ancient treasures there really could only be one answer ... can you guess what it was? You know the answer. Seriously, he told people it was aliens.

Jul 27, 202059 min

S3 Ep 53Uri Geller: Spoon Bender Extraordinaire Happy Hour

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Jul 24, 20209 min

S3 Ep 51Pedogate Happy Hour

Where did Pedogate begin? Where did Qanon and Pizzagate come from? It's easy to get sucked up into the fire and fury around a topic like child trafficking, but how did it actually start? Is there any truth behind the horrors we see online everyday? Is there an alien anywhere in this episode? Sadly, not. This is a serious topic that spans the 11th century to last weekend. From ancient coverups to Epstein, the boys break down the history of horror that is child trafficking, it won't be a gigglefest, but you'll learn a lot about those horrendous trending hashtags your uncle posts on Facebook. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Jul 17, 20207 min

S3 Ep 52Dulce Base, Where Aliens and Humans Work Together

If you like Area 51, Dulce Base is Area 51 TIMES 51! Deep in the heart of New Mexico, in the sleepy town of Dulce, signals were intercepted that revealed the existence of a deep underground base populated by aliens! Seriously! It was the grey ones and they were up to no good! The greys were scooping up people and experimenting on them! It's all fun and games until they set up a base on our own planet! Tune in Monday to see if they put their eyes out, or if they put our eyes out, or the eyes of some innocent cows! Either way, you won't need your eyes because this is a podcast, all about aliens. The podcast isn't about aliens, this episode is! www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Jul 13, 202052 min

S3 Ep 51Dulce Military Base, Where Aliens and Humans Work Together Happy Hour

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Jul 10, 20206 min

S3 Ep 49Cicada 3301 Happy Hour

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Jul 3, 20208 min

S3 Ep 48The Mystery of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370

This week the boys discuss one of the most perplexing airline incidents in history - the disappearance of Malaysian Flight MH370. Learn what we know and don't know about what happened during that flight. And listen to the many conspiracy theories that surround the disappearance of the airplane. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast www.youtube.com/crackpotpodcast Follow us on social media @crackpotpodcast

Jun 29, 202053 min

S3 Ep 47The Mystery of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 Happy Hour

Welcome to Happy Hour, folks! Watch a taping of the show at: www.youtube.com/crackpotpodcast Check out bonus content and other cool stuff at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast

Jun 26, 20207 min

S3 Ep 45Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder Conspiracies Abound Happy Hour

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Jun 19, 20208 min