Crackpot

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Sinopsis

Two law school buddies discuss the believability of conspiracy theories ranging from aliens to Tupac.

Episodios

  • Do Twins Share a Telepathic Connection?

    24/03/2025 Duración: 42min

    Twins are often said to have a special connection, one that goes beyond the usual sibling bond. Some people believe that twins can even communicate telepathically, sharing thoughts and feelings without speaking. Decades of scientific research on twins have yielded a vast array of possibilities, including the idea that twins may share a telepathic connection. Some notable studies have suggested that identical twins are more likely to experience having the same thoughts or feelings at the same time. Other studies have found that identical twins are better at guessing each other's answers to questions than fraternal twins. However, other studies have found no correlation between twins and parapsychological abilities. The results of twin research are still being debated, and more research is needed to determine whether or not twins do share a telepathic connection. However, the research that has been done so far suggests that there is something unique about the twin bond that deserves further study. Regardless of

  • Dowsing

    17/03/2025 Duración: 46min

    In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating world of dowsing, a method used to locate underground water sources, minerals, and other objects. Dowsing is a simple technique that involves using a dowsing rod or pendulum to detect the presence of water or other objects. We'll also talk about how dowsing can be used in modern-day applications, such as finding lost objects or improving the quality of water sources, and even some less than shady military purposes it’s been used for. Join us as we delve into the history of dowsing, explore the different types of dowsing tools, and discuss the scientific research behind this technique.  

  • Amelia Earhart

    10/03/2025 Duración: 50min

    Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the enigmatic life and legacy of Amelia Earhart, one of history's most iconic aviators. In this episode, we explore the thrilling achievements, tragic disappearance, and enduring fascination surrounding this pioneering woman.  Discover how Earhart defied societal norms to become the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, shattering glass ceilings and setting new records in the male-dominated field of aviation. Unravel the mystery surrounding Earhart's disappearance during her ill-fated attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937. Explore the prevailing theories, investigations, and ongoing efforts to solve the puzzle that has captivated the world for decades. Amelia Earhart's indomitable spirit, groundbreaking achievements, and mysterious disappearance have etched her name in history. In this episode, we shed light on her groundbreaking accomplishments, her courageous spirit, and the enduring fascination surrounding her tragic disappearanc

  • Project Blue Beam

    03/03/2025 Duración: 54min

    Join us this week as we unravel the enigmatic Project Blue Beam. Explore the fascinating history, delve into the science behind it, and dissect the web of conspiracy theories that have shrouded this alleged plan for decades. Learn the origins of Project Blue Beam, its purported aims, and the mystery surrounding its connection with NASA and the United Nations. Discover the alleged steps, including fake earthquakes, three-dimensional holographic projections, and telepathic communication, all designed to manipulate beliefs on a global scale. We'll also critically analyze the evidence both for and against Project Blue Beam, shedding light on the logical inconsistencies and the lack of credible sources. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most captivating and controversial conspiracy theories, and gain insights that will leave you questioning the boundaries of belief and skepticism.  

  • The Voronezh UFO Sighting and Petrozavodsk Phenomena: What Do We Know?

    24/02/2025 Duración: 43min

    On September 27, 1989, a group of children playing in a park in Voronezh, Russia, claimed to see a UFO land and aliens emerge. The incident made headlines around the world, and remains one of the most well-known and well-documented UFO sightings in history. In the first half of today's episode, we'll take a closer look at the Voronezh UFO incident. We'll examine the evidence, hear from witnesses, and discuss the different theories about what may have happened. We'll also explore the cultural significance of the incident, and its impact on our understanding of UFOs and extraterrestrial life. In the second half of today's episode, we'll discuss the Petrozavodsk Phenomena. In September 1977, a series of strange and unexplained phenomena occurred in the city of Petrozavodsk, Russia. Residents reported seeing mysterious lights in the sky, hearing strange noises, and experiencing other unexplained events. The Petrozavodsk Phenomena became one of the most well-known and well-documented UFO sightings in Russian histo

  • The Lake Michigan Triangle: A Midwestern Mystery

    17/02/2025 Duración: 50min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌ For decades, strange and unexplained phenomena have plagued the waters of Lake Michigan. Stretching between Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Ludington, Michigan, and Benton Harbor, Michigan, the Lake Michigan Triangle is notorious for shipwrecks, plane disappearances, ghost ships, and eerie sightings that defy explanation. Some believe this Midwestern Bermuda Triangle is a vortex of paranormal energy, while others point to magnetic anomalies or time slips. In this episode, we dive deep into the mysteries of the Lake Michigan Triangle, exploring infamous disappearances like the vanishing of Northwest Airlines Flight 2501, the ghostly legend of the SS Kamloops, and the strange case of George Donner’s inexplicable death. Are these incidents merely coincidences, or is there something truly otherworldly at play beneath the waves? Join us as we navigate the chilling history, supernatural encounters, and scientific theories surrounding one

  • The Mysterious Death of Theodore Westhusing

    10/02/2025 Duración: 49min

    Get access to every show ad free, plus a weekly bonus episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   Colonel Theodore Westhusing was a decorated U.S. Army officer, a scholar, and a man deeply committed to ethics and honor. But in June 2005, his life came to an abrupt and suspicious end. Officially ruled a suicide, his death in Iraq raised more questions than answers. Why would a man at the height of his career, weeks away from returning home, suddenly take his own life? In this episode, we examine the anomalies surrounding Westhusing’s death, from the cryptic note left behind to the troubling reports of corruption he uncovered within military contracting. Could his commitment to integrity have made him a target? Did he uncover something that powerful figures didn’t want exposed? We’ll explore the theories—both official and unofficial—that continue to fuel speculation about what really happened to Theodore Westhusing. Tune in as we unravel one of the most unsettling military deaths of the Iraq War.  

  • The Weds/Thurs Show: Big Game EDISH

    05/02/2025 Duración: 04min

    Patreon preview. Unlock ful episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast The boys gear up for the BIG GAME! 

  • Mysterious Skies: UFO Encounters of the 1940s

    03/02/2025 Duración: 41min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌ In the late 1940s, the skies over America became the stage for a series of baffling aerial encounters that defied explanation. In this episode, we dive into three of the most famous UFO incidents of the era: the Gorman Dogfight of 1948, where a seasoned pilot engaged in a dangerous midair chase with an unidentified object over North Dakota; the Mantell UFO Incident, in which a Kentucky Air National Guard pilot tragically lost his life while pursuing a mysterious craft; and the Chiles-Whitted Encounter, a chilling case involving two airline pilots who reported a glowing, cigar-shaped UFO hurtling past their commercial flight. Were these encounters misidentified earthly aircraft, classified military experiments, or something more extraordinary? Join us as we explore the facts, theories, and lingering questions surrounding these early UFO encounters that helped shape modern-day ufology.

  • The Weds/Thurs Show: It's only January

    30/01/2025 Duración: 03min

    Patreon preview. Unlock full episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   This week the boys catch up and discuss the latest in Drone news. And stick around for the most heart wrenching/heart warming NDE story you've ever heard.

  • Missing Time

    27/01/2025 Duración: 01h07min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌ Bud Hopkins' seminal 1981 book by the same name documents people's experiences with the concept of missing time through interviews and hypnotic regression. Each is slightly different in their own way but the one frightening aspect they share is the prevalence of alien entities, encounters, and crafts. You don't want to miss this week's show! It's equal parts fascinating, terrifying and unbelievable.    Originally broadcast as a season 5 patreon exclusive episode.

  • The Weds/Thurs Show: Victor Lustig, the Conman who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice.

    23/01/2025 Duración: 04min

    Patreon preview. Unlock full episode at www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   Who knows? Not me. I never lost control. You're face to face with the man who sold the Eiffel Tower.

  • Strange Rain: Mysterious Objects that Fell From the Sky

    20/01/2025 Duración: 43min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌   From fish flopping onto city streets to money mysteriously fluttering from the heavens, this episode dives into the strangest things ever to fall from the sky. Zach and Tim explore bizarre phenomena, including rains of blood, frogs, and fish, as well as the mysterious "angel hair" often linked to UFO sightings. Are these events natural anomalies, hoaxes, or something more otherworldly? Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the weirdest weather the world has ever seen!  

  • Bonus Weds/Thurs Show: Zana: The Real Bigfoot of the Caucuses

    16/01/2025 Duración: 04min

    Patreon Preview. Unlock full episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   Real? Yes. Weird? Very much so. 

  • The Watcher

    13/01/2025 Duración: 54min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌   When the Broaddus family moved into their dream home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey, they never imagined it would turn into a nightmare. Shortly after purchasing the house, they began receiving chilling anonymous letters from someone who called themselves "The Watcher." The letters described intimate details about their lives, made eerie references to the house’s history, and left the family living in constant fear. In this episode, we unravel the bizarre events surrounding "The Watcher," diving into the unsettling correspondence and the psychological toll it took on the family. We'll explore the theories behind the letters, from disgruntled neighbors to elaborate hoaxes, and delve into the question that still haunts many: who was watching 657 Boulevard—and why?  

  • Bonus Weds/Thurs Show: The Minnesota Ice Man

    08/01/2025 Duración: 04min

    Patreon Preview: Unlock full episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   (insert polar vortex joke here)

  • Shapeshifters: From Werewolves to Orbs and Beyond

    06/01/2025 Duración: 46min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌ In this week’s episode, we delve into the fascinating and eerie world of shapeshifters, inspired by Nick Redfern's book Shapeshifters. From the classic legends of werewolves and mysterious werecats to the bizarre phenomena of orbs and other unexplainable transformations, we explore the wide variety of creatures and tales that defy logic. Join us as we unravel myths, share chilling accounts, and discuss the enduring allure of beings that can shift form. Could there be truth behind the legends? Tune in to find out!  

  • Bonus Weds/Thurs Show: Dogman

    01/01/2025 Duración: 04min

    Patreon Preview: Unlock full episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   Beware the Dogman!  

  • Season 7 Year in Review

    30/12/2024 Duración: 28min

    GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌   Well we did it, folks. We made it to the end of another season! This week we're looking back at the highlights and lowlights of the past year.  

  • Bonus Weds/Thurs Show: The Pagan Origins of Christmas and New Year's

    25/12/2024 Duración: 04min

    Patreon Preview: Unlock full episode at: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast In this episode, the boys reminisce about the past and discuss the impact of pagan traditions on holiday celebrations.

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