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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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

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

George Knapp
Investigator and journalist known for UFO reporting
KLAS-TV / Investigative journalist
Episode: The CIA, the Soviet Union, and a Missing UFO Blueprint
Lou Elizondo
Former Pentagon official, associated with UAP discussions
To the Stars Academy / Pentagon background
Episode: The CIA, the Soviet Union, and a Missing UFO Blueprint
Alex Petkas
Host of Cost of Glory, historian and commentator on Plutarch
Cost of Glory
Episode: The Basement: Alex Petkas | Julius Caesar's Final 24 Hours
Dr. Brian Laythe
Social psychologist focusing on parapsychology and paranormal experiences
Institute for the Study of Religious Anomalous Experience (implied); author of Ghosted!
Episode: The Basement: Brian Laythe | Ghosts, Possession, and Shadow People
Donald Hoffman
Cognitive scientist, founder of the Trace Institute, MIT/UCI alumnus
Trace Institute
Episode: The Basement: Donald Hoffman | Consciousness, Math, and the Case for Letting Go
Dan Flores
Historian of the American West, author of Coyote America
Independent author / Academic
Episode: The Basement: Dan Flores | Ice Age Giants, Camels in America, and Coyote Resilience
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

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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 28.3k ratings
  • Love this show

    Absolutely love this show. If you love conspiracies, myths, legends, mysteries etc. you will love this. AJ can tell a tale like no other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarolinaPsycho
    United States17 days ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for sharing cool concise and interesting stories. I enjoy ur material immensely! 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joey2108zzzx
    United States23 days ago
  • Too Many

    Way too many adds intertwined with the show I’m not a premium paying listener and there will be no way I even consider it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Philly P's
    United Statesa month ago
  • More Hecklefish

    AJ needs to have the basement separate from the WF. It’s an inferior show. I know it helps the clicks for the basement having it under the WF.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Det Marty Hart
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Number of Ads is Silly

    Great content, great stories from all around and I love the newer basement shows that really dig in to some cool stuff. But the increasing number of ads leave me often moving onto other podcasts that aren’t interrupted so often with long form ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Felonius Funk
    United Statesa month 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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The Basement: Brian Laythe | Ghosts, Possession, and Shadow People
Q: What frequencies did you observe the EMF effect at, and what does that imply about the mechanism?
The studies showed effects at geomagnetic as well as mains frequency, indicating that the phenomena may be tied to existing frequencies rather than a new spectral location, and that measurement timing is crucial for correlating observations with EMF wiggle.
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.

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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. Lou Elizondo
3. Alex Petkas
4. Dr. Brian Laythe
5. Donald Hoffman
6. Dan Flores
7. Diana Walsh Pasulka
8. Mitch Horowitz

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