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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Ufos
CIA
NASA
Mars
Atlantis
Consciousness
Mount Shasta
Mind Control
Majestic 12
Megalithic Yard
Ancient Civilizations
Knights Templar
Cold War
Nazi Germany
Pentyrch UFO Incident
Noah's Ark
Nikola Tesla
Project Stargate
Time Travel
Bigfoot

The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.

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Recent Guests

Diana Walsh Pasulka
Religious studies professor and author
University (Catholic Studies/Religious Studies)
Episode: The Basement: Diana Pasulka | Angels, Vatican Archives, and a Government Email
Mitch Horowitz
Occult historian, editor at Penguin Random House, author of Esoterica
Penguin Random House; Philosophical Research Society
Episode: The Basement: Mitch Horowitz | Gandhi, Reagan, and the Occultists History Erased
Travis Taylor
Dr. Travis Taylor, scientist and author involved with Skinwalker Ranch and UAP research
Skinwalker Ranch/UAP research community
Episode: The Basement: Travis Taylor | Black Holes, UFOs & Skinwalker Ranch
John Allen
MrBallen; Navy SEAL veteran turned storyteller and philanthropist
Self/MrBallen brand
Episode: The Basement: MrBallen | YouTube's Best Storyteller Tells His Own
John Alexander
Colonel, Green Berets veteran, researcher involved in paranormal and UFO-related programs
United States Army; former Inspector General; associated with ENSCOM/INSCOM and various defense research initiatives
Episode: The Basement: John B. Alexander | Roswell, MJ-12, Skinwalker: The Colonel Who Was There
Jeremy Corbell
Documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist who spent over a decade chasing the UAP story
Episode: The Basement: Jeremy Corbell | Betrayal, Surveillance, and the Secret Higher Than Nuclear Weapons
Thomas Campbell
Physicist, consciousness researcher; author of My Big TOE
Thomas Campbell, author and researcher
Episode: The Basement: Thomas Campbell | This Sound Frequency Unlocks Out-of-Body Travel
Danny Goler
Subject of the interview; psychedelic researcher/entrepreneur behind Code of Reality
Code of Reality, DanGohThoughts YouTube channel
Episode: The Basement: Danny Goler | The Laser Experiment and the Code Inside
David Paulides
Author and researcher focused on missing person cases and the Missing 411 series
Missing 411, filmmaker
Episode: The Basement: Dave Paulides | Missing 411 and Cases the Government Won't Let You See

Host

Jesse
Host information from the American Alchemy segment (guest-host) and related appearances; part of a personality-driven editorial team.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27.9k ratings
  • Addicting!!!

    Discovered the why files on YouTube a few years ago and have been hooked ever since. Listen to this all the time on my long drive home from work. Thank you so much for sharing everything weird and out of this world. Its so fascinating and it always makes me believe in so much more!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Musiqismylove
    United States9 days ago
  • ADS!

    If you loves ads, this is the podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    travissivart
    Canada9 days ago
  • Too many commercials

    You make great podcasts with really interesting topics but the commercials very 3 min is killing me

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Latinacr4
    United States11 days ago
  • That song

    That song is absolutely terrible. I punched an old woman sitting on the bus next to me when it came on, actually every time I hear that song it forces me into random acts of violence. Once I killed a fish I caught, sliced it up raw and ate it with rice. Then I punched the neighbors 5 year old kid Dennis. He’s an absolute menace. Which brings me back to this song, it sucks. Really really sucks.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Fkice
    United States11 days ago
  • Ads

    So many ads with insanely high volume.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Brad5555555
    United States13 days ago

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audience notes the basement episode format as a favorite for deeper dives and unique angles
sponsors and ads are a frequent point of contention for some listeners, with mixed opinions on balance and placement
listeners appreciate the in-depth storytelling and cautious skepticism, though some feel the pacing and ad breaks interrupt the flow
strong mix of guests and topics; fans praise thoughtful conversations with experts and researchers

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Talking Points

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The Basement: John B. Alexander | Roswell, MJ-12, Skinwalker: The Colonel Who Was There
Q: What was the most surprising outcome of the Monroe Institute and NLP work for you?
He describes a pattern where some experiments yielded measurable, verifiable responses (e.g., changes in brainwaves or cells), while other results were less reproducible, highlighting the ongoing debate about method and interpretation.
The Basement: John B. Alexander | Roswell, MJ-12, Skinwalker: The Colonel Who Was There
Q: Mj-12: what do you believe about the document authenticity and purpose?
He states that the list is real and probably connected to Continuity of Government rather than directly to UFOs, indicating a strategic CI purpose behind the documents.
The Basement: Jeremy Corbell | Betrayal, Surveillance, and the Secret Higher Than Nuclear Weapons
Q: What motivated you to pivot from martial arts and art into investigating UFOs and whistleblowers?
Corbell explains a personal turning point and a need to understand deeper truths beyond initial beliefs, which led to his investigative focus and collaboration with key figures in the UFO space.
The Basement: Bryce Zabel | Disclosure Day, Dark Skies, and Hollywood UFO Deals
Q: How did Dark Skies come to be and what happened during its production?
Dark Skies started as a passion project that mixed documentary instincts with fictional storytelling, using interactive props like classified briefing books to simulate covetous information flow. The production faced intense pushback from NBC and Sony, including non-negotiable demands and reshoots, as executives sought to shape the narrative, but the creators maintained agency and eventually reflected on what the experience taught about media, truth, and disclosure.
The Basement: Joseph Matheny | The Man Who Hacked Reality Before the Internet Existed
Q: How did HyperCard influence your storytelling approach before the web existed?
It showed me that you could tell stories through linked media and interactive cues, setting the stage for hypertext storytelling long before the internet became mainstream.

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This show explores mysteries, legends, and unconventional science with a research-forward, curious, and sometimes provocative lens. Episodes often pair deep-dive investigations into UFOs, cryptids, missing persons, and paranormal topics with thoughtful scrutiny and storytelling flair, balanced by guest perspectives from researchers, journalists, and investigators. Listeners tend to enjoy rigorous storytelling, critical thinking, and open-ended discussions that entertain while encouraging healthier skepticism. A standout is the blend of long-form interviews, narrative investigations, and frequent sponsor reads that keep the tempo engaging across topics while maintaining a sense of curiosity and humor.

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2. Mitch Horowitz
3. Travis Taylor
4. John Allen
5. John Alexander
6. Jeremy Corbell
7. Thomas Campbell
8. Danny Goler

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