Conspiracy Theories

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The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.

5 DAYS AGO

The Lost City of Atlantis... Found?

The Yonaguni Monument is a large underwater stone complex off the coast of a tiny Japanese island. After their discovery in 1987, divers and local academics thought the rock formations were human-constructed, indicating the presence of a yet-undiscovered ancient civilization. Could these structures unlock a new chapter of human history? Conspiracy Theories is on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37 min
6 NOV

The Piri Reis Map

In the early 20th century, a Turkish historian discovered a map made in 1513 by famed cartographer Piri Reis. The map was incredibly detailed and even featured a perfectly accurate depiction of Antarctica — a continent not discovered for another 300 years. Conspiracy Theories is on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min
30 OCT

Werewolf or Royal Cover-up? The Beast of Gévaudan Pt. 2

War veterans, wolf-hunters, and the king’s own men hunted the bloodthirsty beast for three years before it was caught. Some called the beast a “werewolf”. Others, a “serial killer in disguise”. But an autopsy of the monster points to a royal conspiracy… Keep up with us this spooky season on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37 min
23 OCT

Werewolf or Royal Cover-up? The Beast of Gévaudan Pt. 1

In the 18th century, an unidentifiable monster preyed on French villagers. The carnage was so bad, one bishop claimed the beast was a punishment from God. Monster or punishment, something or someone killed dozens of people… Keep up with us this spooky season on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37 min
16 OCT

The Haitian Zombie Potion

Long before they graced our screens as mindless, brain-eating monsters, zombies were rooted in Haitian folklore. Rumors of a zombie potion made their way to 1980s Boston, where an ethnobotanist hoping to uncover the concoction found himself enmeshed in a secret society and face-to-face with a real zombie. Keep up with us this spooky season on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
9 OCT

Vampires Feed on Fear

Dubbed “The Last Vampire of New England,” Mercy Lena Brown allegedly feasted on her own family. But she wasn’t the first vampire, or the last. Stories like Lena’s evolved into modern day conspiracy theories, including a vaccine designed to turn you into a vampire, vampire hunting as a get-rich-quick scheme, and government agents who’ll steal your blood. Keep up with us this spooky season on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
2 OCT

Mummy Murder Cover-Up

Before becoming the world’s most famous mummy, King Tut was a teen pharaoh. When he suddenly died at age 19, it changed Egyptian history. But it wasn’t until the 1920s that a new theory came into play: King Tut was murdered in a political coup. And he might not have been the only victim. Keep up with us this spooky season on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
25 SEPT

D.B. Cooper Pt. 2

Over the course of their decades-long investigation, the FBI interviewed thousands of potential D.B. Cooper suspects. All leads ran cold. But in 2011, citizen sleuth Tom Colbert started his own search—and he believes he may have finally found the real identity of the mysterious hijacker. Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

40 min

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TRAILER

Welcome Trailer!

The truth is rarely the only story. Every Wednesday, we take a skeptical look at history's most controversial events and cover-ups… What's really at Area 51? How did Princess Diana die? Are the Illuminati controlling everything? Conspiracy Theories premieres Wednesday January 31st. Here is a sneak peek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17/01/2018

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Carter Roy

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81 Ratings

Easy 5 out of 5

18/03/2021

JBinJPN

Objective, fascinating subjects and all well presented
So interesting

10/03/2020

Tam7S

I love these theories they both fascinate and scare me.
Awesome

20/08/2018

karly445

Love listening

The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.