Y0Y

Matthew Hartless

Y0Y (Why Oh Why) is a podcast created by two friends; Matt Hartless and AJ Hill to talk about events, places and ideas with elements of mystery, confusion or misrepresentation.

  1. 01/29/2023

    Episode 20 - The Exploitation of Nasubi

    In the late 1990s, Japan was suffering a recession and many people were desperate. Few would have put themselves through what poor Nasubi had to endure however. With ambitions of a career as a stand-up comedian, the young man entered a game show where he would essentially be tortured for over a year, all for the cameras.

    1h 21m

  2. 12/25/2022

    Episode 19 - The Franklin Expedition

    It's Christmas so settle in for a suitably chilly episode as AJ and Matt dive into another maritime mystery. In the 19th Century, a northwest passage through modern day Nunavut in Canada to more easily access eastern Asia was of the utmost importance to the British navy. One such voyage, led by Sir John Franklin, was equipped with the latest technology and an experienced and able crew, and yet the two ships and all the sailors upon them vanished and were never heard from again!

    1h 43m

  3. 10/30/2022

    Episode 18 - Alfred Loewenstein

    On July 4th, 1928, eccentric Belgian financier Alfred Loewenstein boarded his private plane for a short hop across the English Channel, but between take off and landing the world's third richest man vanished without a trace. Join an incredibly drunk Matt and AJ as they explore the possibilities of an Agatha Christie-esque locked room mystery! If you'd like to support us, you can do so by buying us a coffee! You can also follow us on Instagram if you so desire.

    1h 21m

  4. 10/23/2022

    Episode 17 - El Fausto

    What caused four men to vanish while on a routine boat trip between two of the Canary Islands? Why did they refuse assistance when they were found four days later? Matt and AJ answer all to a diminishing degree of accuracy... Sources: https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/el-fausto-the-fishing-boat-that-disappeared-three-times-54e15817c476 http://www.micinexin.net/2018/07/30/fausto-tres-desapariciones-inexplicables/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8tbc62/the_mystery_of_fishing_boat_fausto/ https://imgbb.com/8c8zqLv

    1h 15m

  5. 06/12/2022

    Episode 16 - Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin

    Bitcoin is known today as the ubiquitous cryptocurrency, but the identity of its creator, who owns an untouched wallet of millions of Bitcoin making them the 15th richest person in the world, has never been revealed... or has it?  Join Matt and AJ for a relatively topical episode which looks at a trial that has concluded not long ago which throws some interesting light on the case. Also join us for a guide to the Australian accent, the fidelius charm from Harry Potter, and the intriguing love life of AJ's dad!

    1h 23m

  6. 06/05/2022

    Episode 15 - The ¥300m Affair

    In 1968, someone in Japan pulled off one of the most audacious heists the country has ever seen. Who was this person and how did they get away with it? Matt and AJ try (and fail) to answer this question. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_million_yen_robbery https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-20216592.html https://moneyweek.com/363610/10-december-1968-the-300-million-yen-robbery

    1h 10m

  7. 05/29/2022

    Episode 14 - The Loch Ness Monster

    Is there any truth to the rumour of a titanic beast lurking in the depths of Scotland's largest body of water? Matt and AJ look into the murky lake and leave no stone unturned.

    59 min

  8. 05/22/2022

    Episode 13 - Mary Celeste

    When the small crew of the sailing ship Mary Celeste set off for her final voyage in the mid 19th century, they could have no idea they would soon become part of the most infamous disappearance in maritime history... Sources: https://www.britannica.com/technology/ship/Shipping-in-the-19th-century https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/life-sea-age-sail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutiny_on_the_Bounty#Bligh's_open-boat_voyage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigantine https://archive.org/details/storyofmaryceles0000fayc/page/n321/mode/2up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste#Foul_play https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-celeste

    1h 10m
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About

Y0Y (Why Oh Why) is a podcast created by two friends; Matt Hartless and AJ Hill to talk about events, places and ideas with elements of mystery, confusion or misrepresentation.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Hartless
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Hartless
  • Show Website
    Y0Y