Hoax!
iHeartMediaWhy do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In an era when claims of “fake news” come as natural as breathing, and social media allows lies to spread and multiply like viruses, the question feels more relevant than ever. From the teenage girls who convinced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real in the 19th century to “Balloon boy” in 2009, Hoax! will explore the most audacious a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistory | |||
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People traveling through the west by train in the 1800s expected shootouts and danger and cowboys. The citizens of Palisade gave it to them.
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"Westward Hoax: The Secret History of Palisade, Nevada," Very Special Episodes.
Fakes, Frauds & O... more
Two bored poets decide to prank their least favorite snobby magazine editor by submitting intentionally bad poetry to his literary journal and watching with mirth as he and his fellows delight in publishing it.
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Samuel Ireland was an avid collector, the type of man who boasted and tried to make himself look important. His son, William Henry, just wanted to make his dad proud of him.
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The Boy Who Would Be Shakespeare, by Doug Stewart
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For a few tense hours in October 2009, the entire world watched as a homemade aircraft purportedly carrying a 6-year-old boy drifted in mid-air on live television. When the balloon landed, there was no boy inside.
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- A Fun Listen
I am, overall, really enjoying this podcast as a light, fun listen. My one main complaint is that I wish the hosts would do more research into the topics before hand, because sometimes they run into a question that is related to the episode, and just sort of hand wave it away, when it would have been easy to pause the recording and look it up.
Apple Podcasts4kate_s_
United States10 days ago - So much fun!
This is one of my new faves! Love the topic, and lots of range in stories so far from the 2000s to the 1800s - keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5baileyshakyaver
Canada14 days ago - Well researched
But while researching the Mally story - Antisemitism didn’t come to mind at all??
Apple Podcasts4Neri_BerrieUnited States15 days ago - Pretentious
Wanted to like this but “We both went to Ivy League Schools” was enough to make me barf. Also bragging about bullying someone in college isn’t the flex you think it is. This was my second episode but after listening to the opening I’m unfollowing. I love to listen to intelligent people, but these two came off incredibly shallow and self congratulatory.
Apple Podcasts2pengwormUnited States17 days ago - New Favorite Show
Love the stories, the right amount of banter, and the relationship you two have. You’re not obnoxious. THEY are obnoxious!
Apple Podcasts5babadukerussUnited States22 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #16 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Austria/History |
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What is Hoax! about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series offers a captivating exploration of historical hoaxes and the psychology behind why individuals are easily misled. From whimsical tales like the Cottingley Fairies to more modern incidents such as the Balloon Boy saga, the hosts engage listeners with humorous and insightful discussions about the motives and cultural circumstances that allow these fabrications to flourish. By examining various audacious scams and pranks throughout history, the content encourages critical thinking about media literacy and the human propensity to believe the unbelievable. Notably, the dynamic between the hosts adds a relatable and entertaining layer, making complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Those interested in history, ps... more
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