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Decoding The Unknown

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Conspiracy Theories
World War II
UFO
Jeffrey Epstein
Alexander the Great
Ghost Hunting
The Jersey Devil
Ancient Egypt
Extraterrestrial Life
John Mcafee
Nazi Gold
Ufos
History
Sea Peoples
Nostradamus
Grigori Rasputin
Mel's Hole
Bruce Lee
Aafia Siddiqui
Nuclear Weapons

Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti? Aircraft lost to sea monsters? Probably not, so let's try and figure out what really happened. New episodes every Friday. Also on YouTube!

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jim Tucker
Child psychologist and researcher on reincarnation,
University of Virginia / Division of Perceptual Studies
Episode: The Children That Remember Being Dead.

Hosts

Simon Whistler
Co-host who provides skeptical, analytical commentary; host of the show.
Kevin
Host of Decoding The Unknown; co-host.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Interesting deep dives

    Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LIV5473
    United Statesa month ago
  • Annoying host

    Pass

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CasaLAX
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the content, hate the sound effects

    I have only listened to a couple of the older episodes up till now so I have hope that this has changed, but the sound effects (mainly the water drop and pop sounds that I believe accompany a visual in the YouTube video) are awful and take away from the sound quality while listening. Of course I love the actual content and listening to Simon. Hoping to be able to listen without distracting sound effect interference.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hyperacoustic
    Germanya month ago
  • In-depth investigations of mysteries and conspiracies, narrated by a chronic skeptic prone to ADHD tangents

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Spectra
    4 months ago
  • Amazing

    Always listening to new episodes immediately. On the off-chance that Simon or his staff read this: PLEASE CHANGE BACK TO THE OLD MUSIC, I beg you, I LOVED THAT MUSIC.

    Nevertheless, amazing, 5/5 stars, am recommending it to everyone I know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    z3pt3pi
    Germany5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the skeptical approach and depth of research.
Some reviews mention audio issues or style as drawbacks but praise the host knowledge.
A mix of praise for deep, sourced discussions and critiques about presentation style or ads.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#186
United States/History
YouTube
#169
United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts
Spotify
#44
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#96
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#167
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#155
Australia/History

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The Mysterious Dead Sea Scrolls
Q: What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
They are a collection of over 900 ancient manuscripts discovered in caves near the Dead Sea.

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Content centers on historical mysteries, debunking myths, and critical analysis of extraordinary claims. Episodes frequently weigh primary sources, linguistic gaps, and archival evidence against sensational narratives, often resisting paranormal or conspiratorial explanations. A standout pattern is a skeptical lens combined with humor and accessible storytelling, making complex topics (from ancient ruins to modern hoaxes) approachable for curious, evidence-minded listeners. Notable strengths include rigorous fact-checking, deep dives into archival material, and a format that blends history with pop‑culture mystique, attracting audiences who enjoy curious puzzles without easy answers.

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Decoding The Unknown launched 4 years ago and published 287 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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