
The podcast that explains why so many people believe ridiculous conspiracy theories.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||

This time, we wrap on "Storm Area 51", hear Bob Lazar meet his bullshitting match on Art Bell's show, and then learn all about how aliens are sneaking up on our unsuspecting cows in the middle of the night and carving them up for unknown, but presuma... more
This time, we leave Bob Lazard as he does a victory lap around Joe Rogan's studio, and then recall the peak late-20 teens moment when a bunch of Internet randos decided to Naruto run at the gates of Area 51. There's a Netflix doc that's way too long,... more
Bob Lazar messes with the bull and gets the horns when he goes public with what he (claims that he) knows. We wrap up Lazar's own narration of his biography, and then we consult some other perspectives that throw his claims into sharp relief. In othe... more
Bob Lazar, mild mannered physicist(?) and former brothel owner(?) goes to work at the world's most secret location, goes inside an alien craft, takes his friends out to see test flights of UFOs, gets canned, and has two guys shoot at his car. Also, n... more
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I’ve been diving into conspiracy theories lately just to have some fun and this podcast does a good job of covering popular conspiracy theories as well as debunking them. However it has an irritating “I am very smart” tone that becomes hard to listen to over time.
Less time name calling and talking down on people and more time debunking on its own merit would help this show a good bit
Updated Oct 2024 - this has got to be the best podcast for giving the details on conspiracy theories! Not only the what, but the who, when, why, and where!
The 40 Year Old Boy told me to listen, so I did listen to the first one. I fell in love with Mr Fearful Jesuit's podcast. So now I listen whether Mike tells me to or not. But continue to pay Mike to pimp your show so he quits begging me for money!
Anyway, The Paranoid Strain is a really fun podcast with real information about the various... more
Entertaining and informative, the best part is that they give references for their assertions not just say go do your on research. You can do your own research but look for references and collaborations.
The meat & bones of the podcast are great in concept but holy cow, listening to it is ROUGH. I got halfway through one episode and had to stop bc it was just way too painful to listen to. The wooden, “I’m obviously reading from a script.” Then add the super long, bizarre sound effects, and the whole thing becomes an assault on the eardrums. Honestly they should pay everyone compensation for the mess.
Delightful and remarkable what kind of nonsense people believe. Love this show!
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Content primarily focuses on the exploration and critique of various conspiracy theories, particularly those related to UFOs, government secrecy, and historical events. Each episode delves into specific case studies, such as the infamous Area 51 and alien abductions, often blending humor with thorough research. The unique storytelling approach and satirical take on serious topics make it not only informative but also entertaining, appealing to those interested in the psychological and cultural underpinnings of conspiracy beliefs. With a combination of expert guests and engaging hosts, the tone remains accessible while questioning the irrationality behind certain beliefs in society.
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The Paranoid Strain launched 9 years ago and published 200 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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Recent guests on The Paranoid Strain include:
1. Bob Lazard
2. Jeremy Corbell
3. George Knapp
4. Maddie Roberts
5. Bob Lazar
6. John Lear
7. George Van Tassel
8. Dr. Susan Clancy
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