
The podcast that explains why so many people believe ridiculous conspiracy theories.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 187 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Don't let the episode title fool you--we're still covering J Allen Hynek. But we're considering the period of his career in which a number of important events transpired, including the launch of the Russians' bleeping ball of evil, as well as the con... more
We continue our exploration of J. Allen Hynek's life, but also take a sharp left turn to explore bayesian analysis, and how it can help us understand why aliens are not a particularly likely answer to the mystery of UFOs.
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We move on from abductions with a look back at the greatest educational film host of all time, Phil Hartman. But then, in a more serious vein, we start our discussion of J Allen Hynek, a real and admirable astronomer who started out as the military's... more
This is the second half of our Art Bell abduction coverage--this time, we're handling John Mack's and Whitley Strieber's appearances on the show. Art super-duper believes in this stuff, so there's not much push back, but these interviews really provi... 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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Focusing on the intriguing world of conspiracy theories and alien phenomena, the episodes discuss various dimensions of belief and skepticism. Engaging narratives explore the intense psychological elements behind alien abductions, personal accounts from notable figures, and cultural impacts of UFO experiences. Each episode features expert guests who add depth to the discussions, diving into both the historical context of belief systems and modern implications related to conspiracy culture. Unique in its combination of humor and serious critique of absurd claims, listeners are taken on a chilling yet entertaining journey through fantastical narratives and the often bizarre motives behind them.
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The Paranoid Strain launched 8 years ago and published 187 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. George Van Tassel
2. Dr. Susan Clancy
3. Linda Napolitano
4. Budd Hopkins
5. George O'Barsky
6. Dr. John Mack
7. Matthew Bowman
8. Enman Durrana
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