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Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes

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Circleville Letters
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Dyatlov Pass Incident
Order Of the Solar Temple
World War II
Heaven's Gate
Keith Raniere
Elizabeth Short
Black Dahlia
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Los Angeles
Gordon Massey
Mary Gillespie
New York City
Joseph Force Crater
Rajneesh Movement

Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes explores true stories of belief taken too far: murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and the conspiracies that still won't die. Hosted by Vanessa Richardson, three weekly episodes dig into cases like Jonestown, Heaven's Gate, CIA mind control experiments, and presidential assassinations. This is true crime at the intersection of faith, fear ... more

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Recent Guests

Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History, exploring historical mysteries and unexplained events
Hidden History
Episode: HAUNTED TAKEOVER: Hidden History | The Voynich Manuscript
Laurah Norton
Host of One Strange Thing, paranormal mystery researcher
One Strange Thing
Episode: CONSPIRACY THEORY: Brazil's UFO Cover-Up: The Varginha Incident feat. Laurah Norton from One Strange Thing
Dr. Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History, physician/science communicator
Hidden History / PAVE Studios
Episode: The Case Files History Left Unsolved | Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
George Knapp
Investigative journalist
Las Vegas news outlet
Episode: CRIME: The Murder of Bob Lazar, Alien Engineer
Christine Wallace
Guest from Sinisterhood, discussed Raëlian Movement
Sinisterhood
Episode: CULTS: The Raëlians with Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney from Sinisterhood
Heather McKinney
Guest from Sinisterhood, discussed Raëlian Movement
Sinisterhood
Episode: CULTS: The Raëlians with Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney from Sinisterhood
Sarah Turney
Advocate for missing persons, host of Voices for Justice
Voices for Justice podcast
Episode: Pullman: The Company Town Experiment
Kourtney Nichole
Host of Crime House's newest show, The Final Hours.
Crime House
Episode: CULTS: The Rajneesh Movement
Carter Roy
Host of Murder, True Crime Stories
Crime House
Episode: The Rasmussen Coverup Pt. 2, with Carter Roy

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Vanessa Richardson
Narrator covering true crime, cults, and conspiracy stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 912 ratings
  • To much political agenda

    Would be a great podcast if not for the political agendas pushed, not that I’m against the agenda but in a story where you have to look at facts but you instead way the sides by your political agendas and believes you get a blinded opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Moses148
    United Statesa month ago
  • 🤤

    Conspiracy theory 🤤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lololololilolojsjsban
    United States2 months ago
  • Diverse topics

    So many podcasts in the scary stuff/true crime space recycle the same content. This one is often stories I never heard before!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BLE227
    United States2 months ago
  • Is this whole thing AI?

    Feels like stuff pulled from googling a topic. Tone is overwhelmingly dramatic. Sounds like an AI voice. Sounds like it was written by AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    It’s ai right?
    United States2 months ago
  • excellent

    if you want to hear a good, thorough condensed version of any of these cults/sects/whathaveyous, what they're base on, the beliefs etc., this is your podcast. an hour or so is time very well spent. you'll come out more informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elisego
    Canada2 months ago

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Fans value the accessible, condensed accounts and appreciate encountering stories or details they had not heard before.
Some listeners criticize inaccuracies, oversimplification, and a dramatic style they feel can undercut careful reporting.
Production feedback is mixed: some praise the overall quality, while others object to background music, ads, or audio elements.
Listeners praise Vanessa Richardson's clear, engaging narration and say her storytelling makes episodes enjoyable for long drives.

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#25
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#29
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Spotify
#46
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Apple Podcasts
#36
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#64
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#45
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CONSPIRACY THEORY: Brazil's UFO Cover-Up: The Varginha Incident feat. Laurah Norton from One Strange Thing
Q: What would constitute a credible resolution for this case?
Credible resolution would involve independent testing of evidence, access to all hospital and military records, corroboration from multiple sources, and ideally, exhumation or forensic analysis that could yield objective data about the infection or tissue involved.
CONSPIRACY THEORY: Brazil's UFO Cover-Up: The Varginha Incident feat. Laurah Norton from One Strange Thing
Q: How do you weigh eyewitness accounts against the lack of physical evidence?
Eyewitness accounts are valuable, especially when multiple, independent witnesses corroborate details; however, researchers must weigh potential biases, social pressures, and the broader context, looking for supporting documentation and patterns in official records.
CONSPIRACY THEORY: Brazil's UFO Cover-Up: The Varginha Incident feat. Laurah Norton from One Strange Thing
Q: What drew you to this case, given there is no hard physical proof?
The testimony of the three young women remains compelling because of its consistency over decades, and because archival and declassified papers can provide a paper trail that invites scrutiny, even if it doesn't prove an alien encounter.
CONSPIRACY THEORY: China's Bigfoot featuring Maci and Nadoly from GHOSTEAS
Q: Do you think we will ever have definitive proof of a cryptid like the Yeren or Bigfoot?
They express cautious optimism that science may eventually prove or disprove such creatures, but many would be disappointed if proof revealed a simple primate rather than something extraordinary.
CONSPIRACY THEORY: China's Bigfoot featuring Maci and Nadoly from GHOSTEAS
Q: What makes cryptid stories credible beyond physical evidence?
The hosts emphasize conviction and consistency in tellings, coupled with multiple independent accounts, which can lend plausibility even when some details are unverified.

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Narrated by Vanessa Richardson, these episodes cover true crime, cults, and conspiracy stories through chronological accounts that examine how events unfolded and what the evidence can establish. The subject matter ranges from high-control religious groups and notorious murders to paranormal claims, historical mysteries, and modern misinformation. Richardson connects the stories to themes of belief, manipulation, memory, and the gap between popular legend and documented fact. Episodes are structured as researched, single-subject narratives, often weighing competing explanations and bringing in historical or psychological context. The mix of familiar cases and less widely known stories, along with attention to disputed claims and their conse... more

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5. Christine Wallace
6. Heather McKinney
7. Sarah Turney
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