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CLASSIC: What is the Latitude Society? Jun 25, 2026

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For many, the story began with the receipt of a mysterious card, which led them to a nondescript address in San Francisco. From there, new members of the Latitude Society found themselves living through a complex, enigmatic adventure in a secret society somewhere between a philosophical group, a city-wide theme park and a real-life conspiracy. But what exactly is The Latitude Society? What are its real origins, and where are the members today?

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The Flock Episode, Chapter Two: Expansion, Activism, Orwell and the Future Jun 24, 2026

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How much personal privacy would you be willing to sacrifice for the Greater Good of stopping crime? The breakout surveillance company Flock Safety claims their nationally-intergated monitoring network can eventually stop all crime. And investors are listening. In the second chapter of this special two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel fly further into the strange saga of Flock -- and ask whether there's an ulterior motive at play.

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CLASSIC: Reddit vs. Wall Street: Peasants invade the casino? Jun 23, 2026

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How did a handful of otherwise unremarkable stocks become some of the most closely watched things on Wall Street? In today's episode, the guys explore the strange series of events that led to massive price fluctuations in GameStop and more. The media portrayed this as the 'little guys' -- amateur traders -- banding together to take revenge on heartless hedge funds. But how much of this is true? What's the real conspiracy, exactly? Tune in to learn more.

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Strange News: Animal Spies in China! AI Goes Rogue, Petey Thiel's Secret Network Exposed, and More Jun 22, 2026

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In this week's strange news segment: after a quick update on the cartoonish Iran-US negotiations (which we're sure will age well), Ben, Matt and Noel explore China's explosive accusations that other nations are weaponizing animals like sea turtles and fish for spying. AI goes increasingly rogue. Peter Thiel's secretive ‘Dialog’ society gets hacked. Stay tuned for the very end of this weekly segment to get a sneak preview of the actual episodes coming up in the near future.

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The Flock Episode, Chapter One: Safety vs. Surveillance Jun 19, 2026

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In less than a decade since its formation in 2017, Flock Safety has exploded across the United States, with thousands of surveillance cameras in every state except for Alaska. Fans of Flock praise its potential for preventing crime -- but critics are seriously concerned this is just one more step toward a surveillance state. In the first part of this two-part episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the great dilemma (and alleged conspiracies) surrounding Flock.

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Listener Mail: META Glasses, the United Kingdom is in Trouble, AI Kidnappings and More Jun 18, 2026

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In tonight's listener mail segment: a professional NHS investigator responds to the Ben, Matt and Noel's earlier interview segment about the Lucy Letby case. Frog Daddy prompts a conversation about surveillance and META glasses. One Eyed Cyclops shares a terrifying experence with AI-powered scams. Hit up Ben, Matt and Noel -- your appearance on our listener mail segment may just become an episode in the future.

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Exercise Tiger: The Slapton Sands Cover-up Jun 17, 2026

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As one of the most high-stakes, ambitious operations in all of military history, the D-Day invasion of World War II remains a thrilling -- and terrifying -- tale, constantly retold and reexamined by Hollywood and historians. But there's another strange, oft-ignored story in the D-Day narrative, something Uncle Sam would still prefer we all stop thinking about. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they dive into the disastrous events of Exercise Tiger... and the cover-up that persists, even now, in the modern day.

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CLASSIC: Ireland's Vanishing Triangle Jun 16, 2026

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Inspired by a listener mail, the guys explore an enduring, disturbing mystery from across the Atlantic: Between 1993 and the late 1990s, multiple women disappeared in an 80-mile area outside Dublin, which came to be known as the "Vanishing Triangle." But what led to these disappearances? Could one or more of them be connected? Tune in to learn more.

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Strange News: The Pentagon vs. Religion, Denver Airport Conspiracies, Poop with a Point, Firenadoes and More Jun 15, 2026

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In this week's strange news segment, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into some outright bizarre stories: tornadoes made of fire. The Pentagon versus hundreds of religions. Denver Airport conspiracies, controversial exorcists, laxative-laced brownies, violence in Atlanta's transit system... you name it; we got it. Tune in for more.

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Cargill Might Be The Worst Company You've Never Heard Of Jun 12, 2026

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While you may have never heard of Cargill, you almost certainly have bought some of their products. Cargill is the largest privately held company in all of the United States. And,from their humble beginnings as a grain broker, they've expanded across the planet. Critics say they've also left a trail of cover-ups, corruption and conspiracies in their wake. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they uncover the stuff this global corporation doesn't want you to know.

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