Informed Paranoia

Lach and Matt

For the conspiracy curious, the highly skeptical, the generally bewildered, and other refugees from the post-truth era, we go down the rabbit hole so you don't have to.

  1. 12/05/2022

    Ep. 14 - Kyrie Irving's antisemitism basket-brawl

    Matt, Randall and Lach discuss the conspiracy-theorist NBA star's recent Twitter post to the antisemitic film "Hebrews to Negroes" and the subsequent fallout. Recorded before Kyrie's apology and suspension, we take a look at Kyrie's history of conspiracy beliefs from flat-earth to anti-vax, culminating in a Ye-style identification with the Black Hebrew Israelite movement via a holocaust-denying documentary that claims to have decoded ancient scripture. The uncomfortable truth about the Nazis and the Olympics | The Spectator Australia https://www.nba.com/news/kyrie-irving-regrets-flat-earth-comments https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/33746282/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-reiterates-made-right-decision-not-getting-covid-19-vaccine https://nypost.com/2022/10/30/kyrie-irving-doubles-down-on-controversial-book-tweet/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56bwE_Lfw_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj85yKNAVco

  2. 11/11/2022

    Ep. 13 Mew-Anon: Are there Big Cats in the Australian bush? And why that’s not a conspiracy theory

    Lach, Matt and Randall discuss the belief that exotic big cats are thriving in the Australian outback and show how this belief differs from conspiracy thinking. Branches of the rabbit-hole include pseudo-science, problems with bias and perception, conservatism in science and shock allegations linking Nessie to the deaths of prominent members of the British Royal Family. Links: The Missing Panther podcast Oumua Mua ‘The Bloop’ The International Cryptozoology Museum 2020 Big cat video The Sydney Morning Herald articles: Big cats not a tall tale (smh.com.au) Hunt for the black panther (smh.com.au)

  3. 11/03/2022

    Ep 12: Trump porn

    Matt, Lach and Randall shamefully ogle the world of Trump erotica, before Matt shares his own questionable contribution to the genre. Branches of the rabbit-hole include Alex Jones, sham oenology and POTUS’s pubes. Links Can Donald Trump be elected president if charged with a crime? PolitiFact | Ask PolitiFact: Can Donald Trump run for president if indicted or convicted of a crime? A brief introduction to the genre of Trump erotica Trump's legacy: dinosaur porn - UnHerd The literary editor for The Spectator examines the genre. Includes short, hilarious excerpts Trump's legacy: dinosaur porn - UnHerd VICE Interview with the author of Trump temptations: The billionaire and the bellboy, comedian Elijah Daniel Meet the Comedian Who Wrote a Hit Erotic Novella Starring Donald Trump (vice.com) Nailed it Roue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

  4. 10/09/2022 ·  Bonus

    Ep 11 - Popcornspiracy "The Matrix"

    After a first season of dark and twisted QAnon-esque material, we desperately needed a palate cleanser and so had originally intended on releasing this light light and airy "Popcornspiracy" as a bonus wrap-up episode. But life got in the way and so instead, after a 6-month hiatus, it's now a prelude to season 2! With special guest Randall Banks in tow, we're going back to the spiritual Mecca of modern conspiracy theory - The Matrix.

  5. 03/12/2022

    Ep 10 - The Freedom Convoy to Canberra

    Matt and Lach explain their five-month absence and recap conspiracy news, focusing on the freedom convoy to Canberra. They look back on “what they’ve learned” over the course of the podcast and decide that the true meaning of informed paranoia was the trust they lost along the way. Branches of the rabbit-hole include Scott Morrison’s cooking ability and Alex Jones’ lack of survival instincts.

  6. 10/08/2021

    Ep. 9 - Is Qanon only an online movement?

    Matt and Lach continue their examination of Qanon, this week asking whether it is just an online movement and answering “kind of.” Branches of the rabbit-hole include Cicada 3301 and Trumpist conspiracies. Links: What Happened to the KGB When the Soviet Union Folded? | HowStuffWorks Cicada 3301: I tried the hardest puzzle on the internet and failed spectacularly | Internet | The Guardian A Skeptic Infiltrates a Cruise for Conspiracy Theorists | WIRED Podcast – You Are Not So Smart PolitiFact | In Context: What Donald Trump said about disinfectant, sun and coronavirus

  7. 10/01/2021

    Ep. 8 - Is Qanon far-right?

    Matt and Lach continue to examine Qanon, asking whether it qualifies as far-right and focusing on authoritarianism, totalitarianism and racism in the movement. Metaphors consume the podcast and branches of the rabbit-hole include the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Links: Nasa is a civilian agency (inextricably linked to the military since its founding): Would a Space Force mean the end of NASA? (theconversation.com) An even worse experience of “We’re not gonna take it”: Trump - We're not going to take it - Tribute (ugetube.com) The Oprah Winfrey arrest conspiracy theory: Fact Check-False QAnon claims that Oprah is wearing an ankle monitor during interview | Reuters In their own words, The Proud Boys espouse anti-racism as a key belief but also state that they are “Western chauvinists.” Racist and hateful comments from members are collected in the link below: Proud Boys | Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org) Talia Lavin’s Culture Warlords: Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy by Talia Lavin | Goodreads Natalie Wynn describes techniques employed by white-supremacists to conceal their agenda: Decrypting the Alt-Right: How to Recognize a F@scist | ContraPoints - YouTube

  8. 09/25/2021

    Ep.7 - 'Out of shadows' and conspiracy narratives

    Matt and Lach begin their deep-dive into Qanon and its potential appeal for Australians by analysing a common entry-point for believers- the documentary ‘Out of Shadows’. Its failure to turn them into Q-believers demonstrates how Qanon is more like a narrative than a theory, likely to appeal based on factors linked to your own personality rather than its inherent credibility. Branches of the rabbit-hole include Disney films and teledildonics. Links: Liv Crokin’s health crises Former Chicago gossip columnist Liz Crokin is now a star among far-right conspiracy theorists - Chicago Reader Why My STD Didn't Ruin My Shot At Happily Ever After (elitedaily.com) Stirnisko et al on conspiracy narratives: The dark side of social movements: social identity, non-conformity, and the lure of conspiracy theories (eou.edu) Can’t link to ‘Out of Shadows’ due to a ban on content promoting Qanon, so Adam Curtis’ “The Century of the Self” is a better documentary on how the media manipulates us psychologically: The Century of the Self - Part 1: "Happiness Machines" - YouTube

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For the conspiracy curious, the highly skeptical, the generally bewildered, and other refugees from the post-truth era, we go down the rabbit hole so you don't have to.

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  • Creator
    Lach and Matt
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lach and Matt
  • Show Website
    Informed Paranoia