Ripley's Believe It or Notcast

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Notcast

For over 100 years, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has been the home for the strange, the bizarre, and the unusual—all incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true. Have you ever wondered what to do if you reeled in the Loch Ness Monster or captured Bigfoot? And just how did conjoined twins Chang and Eng father 21 children? Or how in the world do Japanese game shows get away with some of the insane stunts they do? Join hosts Brent Donaldson and Ryan Clark as they dive into the wonderful world of weird.

  1. 04/21/2020

    Measures Taken To Prepare For The End Of The World - Notcast Ep. 38

    Nostradamus has a prediction about it. Christians have a whole book detailing it. And scientists are right now preparing for what they will do when we face their version of it. In fact, they’re so confident they say it’s only a matter of time before the human race may be threatened. This week, we examine theories about the end of the world. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    41 min

  2. 04/14/2020

    Inside The World Of Doomsday Preppers - Ripley's Notcast Ep. 37

    Imagine a world where in one second everything changes. The lights go out. Your electronics shut down. And everything with a computer is rendered useless. Will you be ready? Will you know how to survive? This week on the Notcast, we look into the world of doomsday preppers, imagining how life would change for many of us without modern conveniences. We also speak to Jason Charles, a prepper who has been preparing for almost every disaster imaginable. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    36 min

  3. 04/07/2020

    Three Places The Ark Of The Covenant Could Be Hidden

    While the movies might have you thinking the Ark of the Covenant is a Biblical superweapon, real scholars and holy men have some other ideas about this holy relic. Some believe it's in Ethiopia, while others claim it has remained in the same place for millennia. This week, we talk to three people who have searched for the lost Ark of the Covenant. Grab your fedora and bullwhip as Brent and Ryan explore their stories... Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    32 min

  4. 03/31/2020

    Infiltrating A Secret Society - Ripley's Notcast Episode 35

    For decades, people have joined the Ordo Templi Orientis society, which incorporates dark magic and sexual rituals into their presentations. This week, we talk to Marguerite—a magazine writer who snuck into the Ordo Templi Orientis society for a story. It started out innocent enough. Then things got weird. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    34 min

  5. 03/24/2020

    The Nazi Scientists Who Built America's Space Rockets

    After the War in Europe ended with the fall of Berlin, allied nations began using any means necessary to bring on Nazi scientists to enhance their own military technology. This week on the Notcast, we explore Operation Paperclip, a covert project to bring former Nazi scientists that could have been tried for war crimes to the U.S. in order to build America's space powers. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    39 min

  6. 03/17/2020

    Tulpamancy Brings Thoughts Into Existence - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Ep. 33

    Did you ever have an imaginary friend? Did you ever wish you could make it real? Some people believe they’re doing just that. For centuries, Buddhist mystics have told legends of the Tulpa, or entities that can be “thought” into existence. Now, the practice is becoming more popular thanks to online chat forums. This week, we examine the science and even talk to a Tulpa. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    43 min

  7. 03/10/2020

    The Track Star Who Beat The Nazis At Their Own Games

    Despite winning four Olympic gold medals and breaking three world records, when Jesse Owens returned home to the United States, he was treated like a second-class citizen. This week on the Notcast, come back to the Berlin Olympics of 1936 as we introduce you to an amazing young track star named Jesse Owens—a track star who wanted to defeat the Nazis at their own Olympic Games. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    34 min

  8. 03/03/2020

    The Number One Restaurant That Didn't Exist - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 31

    The Shed at Dulwich is a unique boutique eatery that was able to crawl from the worst-ranked restaurant in London to the number one restaurant in the city on Tripadvisor. Its meteoric rise took just a few months despite the menu's avant-garde dishes that were based on moods. This week on the Notcast, listen to the unbelievable—literally—story of how one man's restaurant earned the top spot on Tripadvisor without anyone ever visiting it. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.

    41 min
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For over 100 years, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has been the home for the strange, the bizarre, and the unusual—all incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true. Have you ever wondered what to do if you reeled in the Loch Ness Monster or captured Bigfoot? And just how did conjoined twins Chang and Eng father 21 children? Or how in the world do Japanese game shows get away with some of the insane stunts they do? Join hosts Brent Donaldson and Ryan Clark as they dive into the wonderful world of weird.

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  • Creator
    Ripley's Believe It or Not!
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ripley's Believe It or Not!
  • Show Website
    Ripley's Believe It or Notcast

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