Unconventionals Punjabi Podcast Unconventionals

In this episode #28, we dive deep into alien mysteries and UFO phenomena. From the Dyson Sphere and Fermi Paradox to chilling UFO sightings and alien abductions. Explore the enigmatic Anunnaki, the Nazca Lines, and the infamous Roswell Incident. Hear Bob Lazar’s intriguing claims, learn about the worship gene, and unravel the mysteries of cargo cults. Plus, we delve into the Mandela Effect, psychedelics, sleep paralysis, simulation theory to understand more about extraterrestrial life and about ourselves.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Speculations
04:20 - Dyson Sphere
10:24 - UFO’s
16:32 - Fermi Paradox
18:02 - UFO Sightings 
20:14 - Alien Abductions
22:07 - Anunnaki
25:14 - Nazca Lines
28:14 - Heaven’s Gate
31:15 - Roswell Incident
37:49 - Secret Basecamps
43:27 - Mass Control
47:01 - Trump on Aliens
47:47 - Bob Lazar
57:36 - Worship Gene
59:58 - Cargo Cult
01:01:41 - Increased activities
01:05:00 - Comprehending Aliens 
01:08:25 - Martian Face
01:10:21 - Mandela Effect
01:13:46 - Psychedelics
01:15:28 - Sleep Paralysis
01:17:46 - Simulation, Propaganda  
01:19:40 - Active Denial System
01:20:55 - Transcendence

In this Episode #27, we delve into the history of the USSR's Gulag camps under Stalin's reign. We explore the brutal realities faced by prisoners, the role of the NKVD, and the policies of Lenin and Stalin that led to widespread suffering and million deaths. Join us as we uncover the harrowing tales of Gulag prisoners and their harsh treatment, shedding light on a chilling chapter of Soviet history.

In this Episode #26, we explore the history and impact of nuclear weapons, from the Manhattan Project to the Cold War and present-day nuclear affairs. Learn about thermonuclear bombs, the nuclear arms race, and the devastating power of ICBMs and EMP weapons. We also delve into system glitches and war scenarios. Understand the stark reality of nuclear war, its aftermath, and the urgent need for disarmament.
Timestamps
00:00 - Manhattan Project
02:10 - Einstein and Germany
04:06 - TNT, Hiroshima & Nagasaki 
06:24 - Thermonuclear bomb
08:09 - Nuclear Race
08:52 - Nuclear Triad, ICBMs
11:33 - Launch Phases, Nuclear Warheads
15:06 - Damage
17:45 - EMP Weapon, Operation Starfish Prime
21:44 - Submarines are hideous 
22:34 - Upgrading ICBMs
23:30 - Nukes Pilling up
25:40 - Nuclear Deterrence 
25:58 - Industrial Military Complex
27:41 - Richard Nixon 
29:30 - West vs East
31:24 - Cuban Missile Crisis 
32:27 - Interceptors 
40:07 - TSAR Bomb
43:08 - Satellite Detection
44:07 - Near misses/System glitches
46:04 - Reality of Nuclear War
53:30 - Aftermath
55:27 - War Maneuvers & Consequences 
57:53 - India
01:04:43 - Safe Places
01:06:58 - Fantasy vs Reality 
01:07:52 - Nuclear Winter
01:09:30 - Bunkers
01:10:44 - Why Exaggerate?
01:12:00 - Dodging Interceptors 
01:12:37 - DARPA
01:14:37 - Devastation 
01:15:47 - Disarmament 

In Episode #25, we delve into Alexander’s final conquests, from the iconic Battle of Issus to the strategic sieges of Tyre and Gaza. We explore his enigmatic encounters with  an Oracle, the pivotal Battle of Gaugamela, and the dramatic murder of Darius III & Bessus. Witness Alexander's triumph at the Battle of Hydaspes against Porus and debate around it. Also, covering his legendary return through the harsh Gedrosian Desert, and the lingering question: was he a tyrant or a hero? Finally, we confront the mysterious circumstances surrounding Alexander's untimely death in 323 BC.

Timestamps

00:00 - Previously covered
02:26 - Scorched Earth Policy
05:47 - Battle of Issus (333 BC)
14:48 - Sieze of Tyre
19:14 - Sieze of Gaza
21:19 - Entering Egypt
21:47 - Oracle Of Ammon
24:47 - Power Hungry?
27:28 - Defeat of Sparta
29:17 - Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC)
41:21 - Burning of Persepolis
46:24 - Murder of Darius |||
47:15 - Mutiny among Macedonians
49:44 - Alexander’s Character
51:29 - Bessus Killed
52:32 - Sogdian Rocks & Roxane
56:36 - Battle of Hydaspes/Jhelum (326 BC)
01:04:29 - Did Porus Win?
01:14:50 - Army Withdrawal 
01:15:36 - Gedrosian Desert
01:18:35 - Reaching Babylon & Aftermath 
01:22:20 - Alexander’s Death (323 BC)
01:23:21 - Cultural Stories
01:23:58 - Tyrant or Hero?
01:26:31 - Genghis Khan vs Alexander

In Episode #24, Step into the ancient world of Macedonia, nearly 2300 years ago, exploring King Philip II's transformative reign alongside Greece, Sparta and other reigns. Discover the Hellenic League's intricacies, Philip's military reforms like the phalanx formation and sarissa spear, and his wife Olympias's influential role and Greek Gods. Dive into Alexander the Great's upbringing under Aristotle, the dramatic events surrounding Philip II's assassination, and Alexander's swift ascension to power. Unravel the logistics of Alexander's army, pivotal battles like Granicus, and legendary moments such as the Gordian Knot.

00:00 - Intro
03:10 - Sources
05:11 - Early Macedonia
11:43 - Philip || & Regional Disputes
15:47 - Hellenic League
17:38 - Philip ||’s Military Reforms
19:24 - Phalanx & Oblique Order
25:34 - Sarissa & Wedge Formation
30:40 - Hoplite
31:19 - Alexander’s Early age
36:33 - League of Corinth
38:52 - Family Feuds
41:51 - Philip || Assissination
45:46 - Olympias & Greek Gods
46:41 - Greek Heros & Troy
48:35 - Alexander, Heir to Throne
50:56 - Securing neighbouring regions
56:00 - Alexander’s Army Logistics
59:56 - Entering Asia Minor
01:05:47 - Battle Of Granicus (334 BC)
01:14:13 - Coastal Conquests & Naval Fleets
01:15:15 - Gordian Knot
01:16:02 - Upcoming Battles

In Episode #23, We explore Flat Earth theory, from the historical insights of Eratosthenes and Samuel Rowbotham to the psychological phenomena of confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, we unpack the complexities surrounding beliefs about our planet's shape. Furthermore, we explore intriguing connections to conspiracy theories, including Anunnaki lore, flat earth models. 

IN DEPTH

What is Flat Earth? - Origin - Eratosthenes - Confirmation bias - Cognitive dissonance - Coriolis Effect - Samuel Rowbotham writing Zetetic Astronomy - Azimuthal equidistant projections - Anunnaki Lore - Operation paperclip - NASA - Aviation Industry - Conspiracy theories - Zeta Reticuli