It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!
Tristan Johnson & Scott NiswanderWas Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations? Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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Ancient Aliens claims the 3,000 standing stones at Carnac in Brittany are quartz-rich geomagnetic batteries that beam GPS signals to extraterrestrials. In this episode, Tristan takes us deeper into the actual physics of magnetism than this podcast ha... more
A Latvian immigrant, barely five feet tall, builds one of the strangest tourist attractions in North America out of coral stone, and Ancient Aliens can only think to credit aliens with it. In this role-reversed birthday episode, Scott takes the resea... more
Scott's down for the count, so his nearly-third-trimester wife Emily Pilat steps up to the mic. (This episode actually is coming out on the due date.) Together with Tristan, they travel to the Armenian highlands to investigate Karahunj, a site of 223... more
Ancient Aliens claims the megalithic stonework at Sacsayhuamán in Peru is so precise it must have been built with alien laser technology or by a lost advanced civilization, because obviously the Inca couldn't possibly have figured out how to move big... more
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Now more than ever it’s important to be honest about what we know and do not know, and to not fill in the gaps with nonsense unless that nonsense is a humorous bit. (Keep those bits coming!) My favorite word to pronounce is prestidigitation.
Apple Podcasts5scottmacs
United States2 months ago - Haiku Review
Step back and Sync, Nerd
Probably not aliens
Vibe is super chill
Apple Podcasts5MagicVovôUnited States3 months ago Couldn't be happier this podcast exists. Tristan and Scott present critical thinking in a fact rich and funny-as-all-hell way. They show that being smart and informed is actually the preferable way to be no matter what our current meat and cyber spaces keep insisting.
Podcast Addict55 months agoDisco HermitCouldn't be happier this podcast exists. Tristan and Scott present critical thinking in a fact rich and funny-as-all-hell way. They show that being smart and informed is actually the preferable way to be no matter what our current meat and cyber spaces keep insisting.
Podcast Addict55 months agoTechno Hermit- Nerds
2 nerds with adhd that about stuff & occasionally aliens.
Apple Podcasts5beuhligUnited States5 months ago
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Historically minded hosts cut through pseudoscience with careful research and playful banter, regularly debunking sensational Ancient Aliens claims while unpacking the real histories behind famous monuments and civilizations. Episodes mix rigorous explanations of archaeology, astronomy, and geology with accessible storytelling, making complex topics approachable for curious listeners who enjoy critical thinking, big ideas, and a dash of humor. A standout trait is the commitment to evidence-based discussion without taking itself too seriously, which keeps conversations engaging for both fans and newcomers who want meaningfully skeptical perspectives on history and science.
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