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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
China
Data Centers
Peter Thiel
Cryptids
Los Angeles Lakers
FIFA World Cup
Presidential Health
British Politics
Ring
Government Cover-Ups
Society's Moral Bankruptcy

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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Buckle up: Conspiracy Bill is back. Bill Simmons joins the pod to surprise Jason and Tyler with the 12 stories that have had him doing deep dives. Here’s today’s agenda:

00:07: Stephen King’s alias

04:39: Bill Simmons’s alias: Conspiracy Bill

08... more

Midnight Boy and very concerned Lakers fan Jomi Adeniran joins Jason and Tyler to break down an eventful—and suspicious—week in L.A. sports. First, they break down everything surrounding the Lakers sale (including the involvement of the alleged "good... more

The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel joins the podcast to help break down the small-potato scenarios of AI run amok.

In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(7:15) Low-stakes AI scenarios

(40:21) Trump’s catering truck escape

(43:57) AI viruses

(47:22) The m... more

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Jason and Tyler welcome back co-host of ‘The Press Box’, Bryan Curtis to review to tape and answer the question on the nation’s collective mind: does President Trump keep pooping himself? 

In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(6:25) Presidential healt... more

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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
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
Danny Dabbundo
Host of The Ringer Gambling Show, Philadelphia-based sports analyst
The Ringer
Episode: FIFA World Cup Rigged? Plus, the Mitch McConnell and Matt Miller Mysteries With Anthony Dabbundo
Adam Conover
Actor, writer and comedian
Episode: Peter Thiel's Not-So-Secret Society and the Evil Billionaire Hall of Fame With Adam Conover
Amelia Wedemeyer
Journalist, former colleague (guest on episode)
The Ringer
Episode: Karen Read Updates, Elon Stokes Race Riots, and 'Pokémon GO' Drones With Amelia Wedemeyer
Jordan Harper
Writer and author of A Violent Masterpiece and Everybody Knows
Author
Episode: Los Angeles Noir, Illegal Whale Sushi, and ‘A Violent Masterpiece’ With Jordan Harper
Tim Heidecker
Tim Heidecker of the Office Hours podcast, On Cinema, etc.
Tim Heidecker/Office Hours
Episode: Alex Jones, InfoWars, and the Pope vs. AI with Tim Heidecker

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 16k ratings
  • Lot of potential

    Show has a lot of potential. Needs a somewhat conservative second host to balance out the obvious bias. I know The Ringer is a liberal bubble, but there’s gotta be someone. Someone with balls to push back against Jason and whoever else though, not just a fake conservative that will roll over. If you’re gonna do this type of show and do it honestly, you truly need both sides. I know The Ringer will not do this though because it would make them feel uncomfortable and like they’re promoting “bad st... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JR242408
    United States4 days ago
  • Jason

    I will listen to Jason Concepcion read the phone book! Dude is the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teabag these app makers
    Australia6 days ago
  • Tyler is Dreadful

    This is a cool enough show but it needs only one host. This Tyler character is absolutely terrible. Every show he is on he detracts from. He’s not well spoken and doesn’t adlib well at all. He speaks like a daily drinker or marijuana user. Jason Concepcion is cool. I like his style. I consider him to be smart and a very capable host. To be clear, the show is pretty entertaining but Tyler is not good and when he gets let go, the show will benefit greatly.

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    3
    Lhayes37
    United States12 days ago
  • More of this…

    Welcome back Jason!Tyler is always hilarious. The Ringer is the best at this weird stuff. Smart but not too serious. This pod is a good hang.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe The Butcher
    United Statesa month ago
  • More of this!!!

    Welcome back Jason. The Ringer is the best at this weird stuff. Informed, intelligent and funny. This pod is a good hang.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe The Butcher
    United States2 months 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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