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Wait a Second...

The Ringer
Jeffrey Epstein
Conspiracy Theories
Crime
Havana Syndrome
Madison Square Garden
Ring
Government Cover-Ups
Society's Moral Bankruptcy
British Politics
Nancy Guthrie
Epstein Documents
Artificial Intelligence
Russia
Epstein Files
James Dolan
Washington, D.C.
Ghislaine Maxwell
Latin America
JFK
CIA

Your backchannel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that breaks the group chat, with Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and a rotating cast of people ready to go down the rabbit hole with us.

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Latest Episodes

Chris Ryan returns for another “doomscroll” with Jason and Tyler.

In this episode:

(2:58) Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks

(15:23) CIA and the Tecámac car bombing

(22:14) RFK Jr. and tanning restrictions

(30:52) Missing Maldives divers

(38:11) ... more

Host of Higher Learning and the Midnight Boys, Van Lathan, joins to discuss leaked recordings that allegedly reveal U.S. and Israeli interference in Central America, and the unsealing of government UFO files.

In this episode:

(3:08) A ‘Honduras-G... more

Host of The Press Box and Ringer Tailgate, Joel Anderson, returns to discuss the latest in the Jeffrey Epstein saga.

In this episode:

(4:16) Epstein's suicide note

(19:14) How real is this note?

(24:59) Maxwell Hill is Ghislaine Maxwell?

(40:3... more

Host of The Press Box, Bryan Curtis, returns to help dig into the conspiracy theories around the shootings at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and in Butler, Pennsylvania.

In this episode:

(3:27) The believers and the “evidence”

(21:56) Th... more

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Recent Guests

Wosny Lambre
Co-host of No Fouls Given, in-studio guest
Wait a Second / No Fouls Given
Episode: MSG’s Surveillance Machine and the NBA Gambling Ring, With Wosny Lambre
Jena Friedman
Comedian, co-host of Epstein Files Book Club
Epstein Files Book Club
Episode: The Mysterious Death of Jeffrey Epstein, With Jena Friedman
Joel Anderson
Ex-Slo Burn, ex-Slate, current Ringer colleague
Ringer
Episode: Apocalypse When? Checking In on War, Nukes, AI, and What to Actually Believe, With Joel Anderson
Bryan Curtis
Host of Press Box
The Press Box
Episode: Betting on Your Life: Kalshi and Polymarket’s War Wagers
Van Lathan
Guest host/is joined weekly for discussion
CNN contributor
Episode: AI Warfare! Killer Robots! Jim Carrey Clones?! With Van Lathan
Chris Ryan
A media personality with ties to British culture and politics who helps analyze the Epstein situation.
Episode: Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, and the Backlash in Britain, With Chris Ryan
Bill Simmons
Conspiracy Bill
Episode: Ring Cameras, Nancy Guthrie, and the State of the Surveillance State, with Bill Simmons

Hosts

Jason Concepcion
Host of the show, known for guiding conversations with guests across conspiracy, tech, and culture topics.
Tyler Parker
Co-host who drives discussions with guests and helps balance analysis with entertainment.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 15k ratings
  • Awesome show

    Really digging this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fernando Infanzon
    United Statesa month ago
  • Zach Harper mention this pod on an episode of Cinephobe and it’s quickly become one of my favorites.

    Shout out Zach Harper. Zach is a cohost of a podcast called Cinephobe, where they watch a poorly rated movie and they try to ascertain if the movie is properly poorly rated or didn’t get a fair shake

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longball johnny
    United Statesa month ago
  • Perfection

    I normally avoid conspiracy theory podcasts, but these guys examine real patterns, ideas, and news. They are incredibly sincere about their anxieties regarding these trends; I don’t know why it doesn't feel like fear-mongering, but it doesn't. They somehow balance the heavy lifting with humor, making the whole show feel refreshing and validating rather than exacerbating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chad045
    United Statesa month ago
  • More primary topic- Limit Bill

    I want to believe and a huge fan of Jason.

    You’re close… you’re not converting the main conspiracy long enough or with depth. I’d prefer 70% primary with 30% subtopics

    still very optimistic

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LycanNation
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lame and Weak

    Second host rarely talks. I don’t understand why he’s part of the show. A lot more politics than I thought. Show about Epstein, where guest is talking about how first Trump election i felt just devastating to her as 9/11. Neutral political listener, not interested in one side of politics or the other. I’d love to just hear about conspiracies on the associated data.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JonPorter
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the soothing, engaging hosting and the two-voice dynamic when it works well.
Production quality and guest variety are frequently praised, though a few criticize pacing and delivery choices.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Mysterious Death of Jeffrey Epstein, With Jena Friedman
Q: What is the most striking revelation from the Epstein files for you?
The most striking aspect is how brazen Epstein was and how he operated at a systemic scale, with many people connected to him and schemes that were never fully pursued, leaving a sense of ongoing mystery and possible accountability gaps.

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