The Illuminati was founded by Rosenkreutz, who combined mystical knowledge from various cultures and formed a group based on it. Some people believe that the world government predicted in the book of Revelations is the antichrist and will lead the world into darkness and the final fight with God.
The Birds Aren't Real movement started as a humorous conspiracy theory, but has since gained popularity and turned into a rally cry for those who want to hold up a mirror to absurdity. The movement is centered around the idea that the government has replaced all birds with surveillance drones.
The podcast discusses the rise of conspiracy theories amongst the general population, facilitated by the spread of misinformation and personalization of news.
The speaker discusses the vast number of conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of JFK and how they have been fueled by the prevalence of conspiracy thinking in modern times.
The speaker experiences an awkward car ride with two people who discuss conspiracy theories and a confrontation with Trump-supporting protesters at a protest.
Some people believe that barcodes on products are the mark of the devil and refuse to use them. Hobby Lobby employees allegedly talk about this, opting instead for manually updating prices to enhance their understanding of the inventory.
The transcript discusses how Pascal's Wager could be applied to understanding conspiracy theories and encourages people to consider more nuanced views rather than subscribing to global conspiracies.
The guest explains how extreme ideological views can signal loyalty and threat to certain groups, aside from the vaccine concept.
Joe Rogan discusses the public's reaction to conspiracy theories with a guest and how being wrong about something can overshadow being right.
The speaker discusses a pitch for a story involving a female police officer trafficking information and how they started writing about conspiracy theories with proof, even if it's just a small one.
A mysterious set of VHS tapes, Amanda the Adventurer, has caught the attention of a group of people who are trying to gather them and harness their power, while others are warning against watching the cursed episodes.
In this episode, Bill Maher highlights the prevalence of conspiracy theories and anti-Semitism in the world of politics and entertainment.
The street designs of Washington, D.C. were originally laid out in powerful Satanic symbols by Masonic planners, resulting in the entire federal government complex reverberating with Satanic power, according to conspiracy theories. It is believed that the radiance of the city is designed to gather the most power possible from the vortex.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the consequences of having controversial episodes taken down, and suggest that conspiracy theorists should avoid becoming too popular for advertisers to be comfortable. They also suggest having guests who are strongly opposed to pedophilia.
Host Woody shares his theory that Richard Nixon was responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy and discusses the evidence he believes supports his claim with co-host Jim. Jim is skeptical but Woody remains determined to seek justice.
Some people believe that the death of hiker Diana was a part of a conspiracy theory related to the park's anniversary, as it was designated a park on the same day she went on a hike in the area.
The podcaster discusses the theory that the spread of anti-vax misinformation is a deliberate attempt to weed out those who are against the government, and highlights the potential consequences of vaccine hesitancy.
The discussion involves the idea that government serves as a scapegoat for conspiracy theorists who do not believe mainstream worldviews, and that people are drawn to theories and opinions that fit their preconceived notions.
The conspiracy theorist discussed in the podcast believes that world leaders are not only Jewish, but also an entirely separate race of lizard people. The speaker highlights the importance of accountability and consequences for spreading lies and conspiracies.
A conversation about a pilot who worked with a cocaine trafficker for the CIA, and after writing two 9-11 truth books, was mysteriously shot to death along with his teenage children and dog, brings up questions about potential CIA involvement.