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Wait a Second...

The Ringer
Jeffrey Epstein
Artificial Intelligence
Conspiracy Theories
Crime
CIA
Havana Syndrome
Madison Square Garden
Karen Read Case
Elon Musk
Peter Thiel
China
Data Centers
FIFA World Cup
Cryptids
Los Angeles Lakers
Presidential Health
Terror In the Skies
Government Cover-Ups
British Politics
Society's Moral Bankruptcy

Conspiracies, true crime, and all the news that's breaking that group chat, with Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker. New episodes every Thursday.

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Is Rob Mahoney the most normal man at The Ringer? Debatable. But we are

sure that he’s our guest today and down to get weird with Jason and

Tyler. On the agenda today: a French aristocrat accused of murdering his

family who became a fugitive, Jaso... more

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Terror Month continues and we’re looking upward to the skies. Jason and Tyler use last week’s wild flydubai story to discuss other harrowing aviation incidents before hitting updates on the Siberian plague situation, Christa Pike’s botched execution,... more

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Wait a Second… is kicking off Terror Month with the most terrifying idea of all: nuclear annihilation. Following news last month that an AI chatbot nearly got us into a war with China, Jason and Tyler look back at the early-’80s incidents that nearly... more

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Jason and Tyler are back and they're breaking down one of the most mysterious cases in American history: the murder of Lizzie Borden's parents. With the help of producer Justin, they look into the case against Lizzie, alternative suspects, and why th... more

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Recent Guests

Joel Anderson
The Ringer journalist and recurring commentator
The Ringer
Episode: The False Alarm That Almost Started a Nuclear War. Plus: the Tupac Trial, With Joel Anderson.
Wosny Lambre
New Yorker writer joining the discussion
The New Yorker
Episode: The 9/11 Building 7 Theory, Revisited: Our Rebuttal, With Wosny Lambre
Chris Ryan
Guest analyst, appears on the episode
Episode: The CIA’s Secret Trip to Moscow and the Mysterious Island That Vanished, With Chris Ryan
Bill Simmons
Conspiracy Bill, guest who presents the top 12 list
Episode: Conspiracy Bill’s Top 12 WILDEST Stories of 2026, With Bill Simmons
Jomi Adeniran
Guest, co-host of Midnight Boys on YouTube/podcast
The Midnight Boys
Episode: Lakers Sale Conspiracies, Buss Family Drama, and Kawhi Investigation Updates, With Jomi Adeniran
Charlie Warzel
Writer for The Atlantic and host of Galaxy Brain podcast
The Atlantic
Episode: Low-Stakes AI Scenarios, High-Stakes AI Viruses, and the Trump Catering Truck Escape, With Charlie Warzel
Bryan Curtis
The Press Box contributor
The Press Box
Episode: Did the President Sh*t His Pants? A Wait a Second... Investigation. Plus: NATO Spy Scandal and eBay Stalking With Bryan Curtis
Danny Heifetz
Co-host, guest on the episode
Episode: The War Over Data Centers, Freedom Fuel, and Jimothy the Deformed Raccoon, With Danny Heifetz
Ben Rhodes
Former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Obama; host of Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World / US Government
Episode: Does the U.S. Have a Secret Deal With China? Plus, MSG's Celebrity "Risk" List With Ben Rhodes

Hosts

Jason Concepcion
Host-style with a reputation for wide-ranging deep dives and witty, investigative commentary.
Tyler Parker
Co-host known for banter, quick pivots, and keeping conversations moving across diverse topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16.1k ratings
  • I was just thinking to myself…

    I wish there was a podcast comprised of grown men who talk about comic book movies for a living, lending their hot-take opinions to geo/socio-political and/or historical topics they lack even a rudimentary comprehension of. Wait a second, indeed! This is essentially a podcast oration of a TikTok transcription, but with middle-aged men on statins cosplaying the role of the angsty 13 year old child philosophers we’re accustomed to hearing babble-rant this level of profundity (sorry, misspelled sop... more

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    YUsucksobad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Who edits this ?

    Incredible depth , humor, and nuance… I love this show…but who the hell at Ringer edits the show? Ads and other content gets spliced in willy nilly, mid sentence at times, and even in the midst off the opening. Insane.

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    5
    Okoknoway
    United Statesa month ago
  • So good

    Highly entertaining podcast. Love the hosts.

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    5
    r.bozo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Talk louder

    Bros! Talk into the microphones, we can barely hear you! Looking at you Jason

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    kmeah1987
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yec!

    Just another Trump hating pile of garbage disguised as a podcast…

    Apple Podcasts
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    Topcatbaby
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise the show for smart, funny exploration of conspiracies and current events.
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Some feedback notes production issues or uneven research depth in a few episodes.

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The Fourth of July Mailbag: World Cup Conspiracies and Princess Diana With Jomi Adeniran
Q: As conspiracy theory experts, how hard is it to make something up and have it stick as a theory?
A big event, a clear perpetrator, engaging the audience to connect the dots, and a framework that makes it hard to falsify are key to making a conspiracy theory feel plausible and sticky.
CIA vs. the Cartel, Cuban Drones, and Top 5 Conspiracy Theories With Chris Ryan
Q: Let's get it. Do you want to start us off with, what did you bring from the Doom Scroll bag to discuss today?
Chris Ryan and the hosts bring a bundle of stories ranging from Cold War era deception, Cuba, and CIA involvement to modern tech-driven misinformation and conspiracy culture, then riff on how media and power shape perception.
Epstein Suicide Note and the Prison Life of Ghislaine Maxwell With Joel Anderson
Q: What evidence exists that the note is authentic or authentic-looking, and who has seen it?
Very little concrete evidence exists; Tartaglione and his lawyers claim handwriting analysis was used, but experts dispute the science, and no one outside certain parties has publicly verified the note's contents or provenance.
Epstein Suicide Note and the Prison Life of Ghislaine Maxwell With Joel Anderson
Q: Can Tartaglione or someone else force Epstein to write a note, and could that explain the contents?
The hosts explore the possibility that the note was written under coercion by Tartaglione, given his physical dominance and history, suggesting the note might not be a voluntary reflection from Epstein.
Missing Scientists, Serbian Ghost Truckers, and a Geese Debate With Chris Ryan
Q: What is your take on Mythos and the broader AI safety conversation?
The panel agrees that Mythos represents a credible risk and a strategic incentive to push for industry-wide norms, while acknowledging the need for transparent testing and governance to prevent misuse.

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