Crackpot
444 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 914 ratingsTwo law school buddies discuss the believability of conspiracy theories ranging from aliens to Tupac.
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The Hawaii Nuclear Missile Alert
July 29, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJanuary 13th, 2018 8:07am. An alert goes off on your phone saying you have minutes to live. This happened and the people who lived through it will never forget. We've been told it was the mistake of one employee, but what if there was something else happening. What if it was actually real? Or a giant social experiment? Or a bureaucratic civil war involving covert intelligence? Or...a UFO??? THIS IS NOT A DRILL. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on F...
Happy Hour: The Hawaii Nuclear Missile Alert
July 26, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBIt's that time of the day...it's that time of the week...welcome to Happy Hour folks! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Living in the Matrix
July 22, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBDo we live in a simulated universe? I'll be the first to admit this seems like a dumb question, but honestly (HONESTLY) this turned out to be one of the more interesting and surprising things I've come across for the podcast. This week we talk philosophy, physics, computing power, and video games from the early 2000's. Check it out and let us know what you think. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3...
Happy Hour: Living in the Matrix
July 19, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBIt's Friday and it's 5 o'clock somewhere... We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Was Shakespeare a Fraud?
July 15, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBO Shakespeare, Shakespeare! Wherefore art thou Shakespeare? Who wrote all those plays and sonnets? Was The Bard a big phony? If he didn't write them than who did? How do you spell bacon??? Tune in this week to the answer to these questions and more. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: Was Shakespeare a Fraud?
July 12, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBO Shakespeare, Shakespeare! Wherefore art thou Shakespeare? Who wrote all those plays and sonnets? Was The Bard a big phony? If he didn't write them than who did? How do you spell bacon??? Tune in this week to the answer to these questions and more. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
UFOs in the New York Times
July 08, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week Zach and Tim go through the latest UFO talk in the NYT and try to make sense of it all. Also, the boys try something they've never done before in show history. Tune in to this week's show for a topic that's truly...wait for it...out of this world!!! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: UFOs in the New York Times
July 05, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBWelcome to Happy Hour, folks! Enjoy the weekend!!! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Fourth of July
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBHappy Fourth of July to all of you who (whom?) celebrate. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Disney, Priceless Art and Dirty Beards
June 24, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThis week Zach and Tim talk about a long forgotten Disney film, priceless art and artifacts, public humiliation in restaurants, whether it's worth shaving your filthy dirty beard, and how sometimes it's better to learn to just Let It Go. Check it out and KEEP YOUR SUGGESTIONS COMING! We love them!! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: Disney, Priceless Art and Dirty Beards vs the NSA
June 21, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBWelcome to Friday, internet people! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
The Mandela Effect
June 17, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBDo you remember Nelson Mandela dying in the '80s? How about the Berenstein Bears? Did you ever see Shazaam where Sinbad played a genie? Well, sit down for this episode, because we have some unsettling news for you. This week's episode is about collective misremembering and what (if anything) causes it. Extra bonus, you get to hear Zach have an existential crisis mid episode, so that's pretty cool! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook Crackp...
Happy Hour: The Mandela Effect
June 14, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBIt's Happy Hour, people! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
The Great Giza Pyramid
June 10, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTune in this week and Zach and Tim discuss the Ancient Pyramids of Egypt. They'll take a fascinating deep dive into the theories of construction and purpose, as well as why the Pyramid of Giza is so much different than all the rest. Also, what other purposes could the Pyramids could have been built for?!?! Tune in this week and find out. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Past Lives Remembered
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis week Zach and Tim explore the fascinating topic of children remembering past lives. Tim starts this one out a skeptic...and...well...you'll have to tune-in to find out how where he lands. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: Past Lives Remembered
May 31, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBIt's happy hour, people. Enjoy We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
The Moon, Michael Jackson, the Military and MORE
May 27, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWhere else can you hear two guys talk about Michael Jackson, Throwback Thursday, the Hollow Moon, F-35's budget, and Gangster Rap all in one episode? That's right, it's time for one of our grab bag episodes again! But this time, we have our very first international voicemail message! (ɐᴉlᴉɐɹʇsnɐ ɯoɹɟ) We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: The Moon, Michael Jackson, the Military and MORE
May 24, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBIt's Happy Hour and there's no denying it. 3 DAY WEEKEND!!! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
The '05 NHL Draft was Rigged!
May 20, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBTim and Zach bring a guest into studio A1 this week to lead them through the 2005 NHL Draft conspiracy. Is it possible that the draft was rigged so the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins could draft the once in a generation talent that is Sidney Crosby? If you don't know anything about hockey, don't worry! I know I say this all the time, but this one is really entertaining. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or cal...
Happy Hour: The '05 NHL Draft was Rigged!
May 17, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBIt's the happy hour edition, folks. Enjoy your weekend! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Cal Ripken's Streak & Drugs in Baseball
May 13, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIt's a great day to talk baseball; let's do two! This week we have a doubleheader where Zach leads things off with a great conspiracy around Cal Ripken Jr's infamous streak, and Tim is on deck with a fun one about performance enhancing drugs. Even if baseball isn't necessarily your thing we think you'll get a kick out of it. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: Cal Ripken's Streak & Drugs in Baseball
May 10, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBWelcome to your Friday Happy Hour show, internet people! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Michael Jordan's First Retirement
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week Tim and Zach talk about His Airness and what might have been behind the reasons for his first retirement. Was it that he got tired and needed a break, or was he serving a secret suspension due to a gambling problem. Believe it or not, there's more truth to this than you might want to think. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: Michael Jordan's First Retirement
May 03, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBWelcome to the weekend, folks! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Weather Control, Bird Box, and Toasters
April 29, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week Tim and Zach dive into some lighter topics that you, the listener, have suggested we cover. Was the Birdbox challenge a viral marketing scheme? Is there a giant weather controlling arch in St. Louis? Do you have signs for secret meeting popping up in your neighborhood? And, Zach's all time favorite: toasters. Check it out and let us know what you think! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-8...
Happy Hour: Weather Control, Bird Box and Toasters
April 26, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBWelcome to Friday, internet people! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
SETI, METI, and the WOW! signal
April 22, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week Tim and Zach take a look into scientist's previous attempts to contact extraterrestrial intelligence, a new movement to try it again and then, perhaps, the only clear message we may have received from an intelligent source outside our solar system. WOW! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Happy Hour: SETI, METI, and the WOW! signal
April 19, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.48 MBHappy hour edish...have a great weekend folks. Hope you're liking the new format of our Friday shows! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Big Brother and the Chinese Social Credit System
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJust because you're paranoid don't mean you aren't being watched. An listened to. And followed. This week Zach gives us a first hand account of what it's like to live in China and what the Chinese Social Credit Score means. Tim and Zach end up debating the pros and cons and also talk about what surveillance mechanisms exist in the good old US of A. I'm not going to say this episode made me feel good, but it certainly was eyeopening. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackp...
Happy Hour: Big Brother and the Chinese Social Credit System
April 12, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBJust a little something to jump start your weekend! We're on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Bob Lazar and Area 51
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBThe weird wild world of bizarre Bob Lazar. You can't talk about area 51 without talking about Bob. He single-handedly put Area 51 on the map and opened up our collective imagination to what the government could actually be up to when it comes to UFOs, Aliens, and out of this world technology. Tune in this week and Tim and Zach figure out if he's telling the truth or just a great story teller. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook CrackpotP...
Happy Hour: Bob Lazar and Area 51
April 05, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBNew format - this not your grandpa's preview! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090
Vaccines
April 01, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBTo vaccinate or not to vaccinate. That is the question. This week Tim and Zach bring in an amazing guest who also happens to be a public health epidemiologist who specializes in infectious deceases. I know I say this a lot, but this is honestly the best show we've ever done. Check it out! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Vaccines Preview
March 29, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Adam Sandler, Fish, and a few more...ALLEGEDLY
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat do Adam Sandler, false choices, intentionally crazy conspiracies, and fast food fish all have in common? Come to find out, not much. But check out this weeks episode where we talk about these and more! Also, kettle bells. Lots and lots of kettle bells. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Adam Sandler, Fish, and a few more...ALLEGEDLY Preview
March 22, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Was Jesus Married
March 18, 2019 11:02 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBSlightly different format this week. We're excited to have our first guest on the show, Jay Carlson. The reverend will be talking about whether Jesus was married, and folks, this is a good one! I honestly recommend his podcast Parsonage. Check it out, it's really good: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parsonage/id1439183241?mt=2 We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Lu...
Was Jesus Married Preview
March 15, 2019 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Oumuamua: Alien Space Probe or Something Else?!
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBHumans recently discovered the first interstellar object passing through our solar system, and the more we learn about it the weirder it gets. If it's a rock than it's not behaving according to the laws of physics. If it's an alien probe, then, well..., I'm not even sure what to say. Tune in this week as Tim and Zach try to figure it all out. https://imgur.com/a/1HfnXKY We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected]...
Oumuamua: Alien Space Probe or Something Else?! Preview
March 08, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Space Force
March 04, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSpace Force. What is it? Who is it? How is it? The brand new branch of the military's stated purpose is to defend and support operations in orbit...but maybe there's more to it than meets the eye! Tune in this week as Tim and Zach try to figure it all out. We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Space Force Preview
March 01, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Alien Abduction: Barney and Betty Hill Part 2
February 25, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBPart 2 of 2 of the Barney and Betty Hill alien abduction story. Go back and check out part 1 if you haven't done so! This week Tim and Zach talk about the original alien abduction case that captivated the world. Pictures from the Episode: https://imgur.com/a/pz0XjPy Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Alien Abduction: Barney and Betty Hill Part 2 Preview
February 22, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBPreview of next week's episode! Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Alien Abduction: Barney and Betty Hill Part 1
February 18, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAlien abductions. We've all heard the familiar story of people being abducted late at night on an abandoned road, but where did it all start? Find out this week when Tim and Zach talk about the original case that captivated the world. Pictures from the Episode: https://imgur.com/a/pz0XjPy Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
Alien Abduction: Barney and Betty Hill Part 1 Preview
February 15, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
The Death of Kurt Cobain
February 11, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBDeath, drugs, and rock & roll. Come as you are, whether you're easily amused or not. This week Zach and Tim talk about the death of Kurt Cobain, lead singer and songwriter for the seminal band Nirvana. You may not be surprised by the conclusions they reached, but at least one of them was! Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/ZPKK7Bt We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.j...
The Death of Kurt Cobain Preview
February 08, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBPreview of next week's episode! We're now on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
February Mailbag
February 04, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Beatles never existed! Used car shenanigans! Something's funny with your airplane oxygen masks! Stephen Hawking was hacked! Find out more, as Zach and Tim open up the mail bag and try to find out what's been going on. Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
February Mailbag Preview
February 01, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBPreview of next week's episode! Don't forget to get tickets to our live show: https://bit.ly/2z8Qnra Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook [email protected] or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com