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The Zandland Show

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The Zandland Show is a weekly podcast hosted by investigative filmmaker Ben Zand, exploring the stories shaping the world — from the biggest headlines to the ones most people aren’t paying attention to yet. Featuring conversations with journalists, creators and people living extraordinary lives, the show aims to bring clarity and context to the forces shaping modern life. Subscribe on YouTube: htt... more

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After our documentary on the dark internet subculture of "gooning" got such a huge reaction, we decided to bring our anonymous subject Declan back. In this unfiltered follow-up, we made him face the internet. We put your most brutal, honest, and diff... more

I’ve been investigating drug lords and cartel kingpins for years now, and I’ve learnt a lot. In this video I’m going to talk about my experiences spending time with them, and explain why the most scary thing about them is often just how normal they s... more

We're putting your questions to T from our last documentary “Inside the Incels Who Rent Girlfriends”. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet check it out on our YouTube channel.

Let us know what you think, and if you’ve got a message for T drop... more

Can storytelling actually make a difference? In a post-truth world where it’s often impossible to hold politicians or the mega-wealthy accountable, it can sometimes feel like it isn’t. This week I’m trying to get to the bottom of this question with t... more

Iran war news is moving fast after the US and Israel attacked Tehran resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, escalating tensions between the US and Iran and raising fears of a wider Middle East war, as well as World War 3,... more

Searches for "looksmaxxing" on Google have doubled since October 2025.

Clavicular has just been profiled by GQ and The New York Times.

In this video, I'm trying to understand what's behind that rise, from the dark corners of the internet right into... more

I’ve made documentaries on looksmaxxers, incels, gooners and the rent-a-girlfriend industry. Today, I'm breaking down why people fall into black pill ideology, and what I’ve learnt about modern masculinity in the digital age.

The truth about the man... more

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Recent Guests

Miguel Angel Vega
Fixer with deep connections in Culiacán, Mexico
Culiacán cartel networks
Episode: Inside The Lives Of The World's Most Dangerous Men
Kautha Ben Hania
Director of The Voice of Hind Rajab
The Zandland Show
Episode: Does Anybody Care About Truth Anymore?

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Ben Zand
Investigative filmmaker and host focusing on global stories and human-centered journalism.

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The Gooner Interview
Q: So he's saying that you agreeing to do the documentary was a call for help. Was it a call for help? Was it something that you were doing because you wanted to kind of way out and felt like this might be a kind of door to that?
Declan reflects that it wasn't initially about seeking help but about stepping outside his comfort zone and offering insight, with possible indirect benefit of understanding his situation better.

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This show presents deep-dive conversations and reportage on global stories, blending investigative journalism with human-centered storytelling. Across episodes, the host guides discussions on crime, politics, media, and online culture, often examining complex phenomena through on-the-ground reporting, expert interviews, and reflective monologues. Notable strengths include the host's willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance, a focus on accountability and context, and an ability to connect broad issues to personal experiences. The format often balances rigorous inquiry with accessible narrative, making it appealing to listeners who want thoughtful analysis of current events, social dynamics, and storytelling in journalism.

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