Fake Believe: Conspiracies, Cults & Cryptids
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you telling us you still believe in the moon? Wow, okay, you’d better take a listen to our podcast. We’ll tell you the truth about this world and all of the craziness that truth entails! Subscribe to Fake Believe: Conspiracies, Cults and Cryptids, and hear hosts Stacie and Rachel discuss nonsense every week! If you don’t like it, you’re “one of them," and, frankly, we can’t help you.
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This Folie a Deux Bull&@!#?!
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe’re gonna be straight with you: this subject matter ended up being more "infuriating bullshit" than "fun bullshit." We invite you to listen as Stacie peeks behind the curtain of the folie a deux phenomenon, and the hosts also put forth a surprising theory on the origin of “your mom” jokes. Music Notes Beata Dark by OB-LIX via Pixabay Opus 39 by Nesrality via Pixabay Risk by Studio Kolomna via Pixabay Works Consulted Folie à deux - Wikipedia The nosological significance of Folie à Deux:...
Hot and Spicy Spice Boys on Ghost Ships
January 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this Episode the Episode, Rachel tells Stacie about The Flying Dutchman (the GHOST SHIP) and then the the Carroll A. Deering, a ghost ship of a different sort. There are also spice girls and cats. And the devil. And pirates. You really just have to listen. Check back for show notes! Support the show
Haunters Gonna Haunt
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBJoin Stacie, Rachel, apartment ghosts, and house werewolves for a spooky Halloween-themed episode. First, Stacie shares tricks (and treats!) of the ghost-hunting trade so you know what to bring with you when you visit St. Louis's hauntedest house: the Lemp Mansion (which Rachel will tell you about). Music Notes: (Via Pixabay) Sinister Night by Soul Prod Music Creepy Music Box by Dmitry Taras Halloween Time by Nicky Pe Works Consulted Two in five Americans say ghosts exist — and one in fiv...
It's All Logical, Except For This One Bit: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
October 16, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBIn March of 2014, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 shocked the world. How can an airplane simply vanish in the 21st century? Stacie dives deep into the mysterious circumstances, precedence, and impacts...but you should know that there are no answers here. Music Notes (All internal music is from Pixabay) Warped Love by Nojisuma Lone Wolf by Guilherme Bernardes Euphoria by Playsound Spider by Soul Prod Music Works Consulted Gremlin - Wikipedia Was Flight MH370 Found with an ...
The Tide You Over Bonusode!
October 06, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBStacie's officially hitched, and Rachel is going to learn time management some day, so these two wacky co-hosts are ready to start castin' pods again! Until the next full episode drops, enjoy a bonusode where the stakes are low but the hosts are high. Wait. No, not like that. Music Notes Bounce by Coma-Media via Pixabay Last Week Tonight Theme Song is actually a song called "Go" by Valley Lodge Support the show
The Hypotenuse Point Will Lead you Back to Scientology Where We Belong
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBSaddle up, all you cowboy scientologists, because Juicy Clanger’s (that’s Stacie’s new spy name) personal mission is to educate you on scientology! Then Rachel tells the tale of Operation Snow White from conception to downfall. Plus the Arc Reactor AND Hydra in the SAME episode? Whaaaaat? ilovelibraries.org - check it out! Music Notes Night Prowler by Psychronic via Pixabay Let the Games Begin by Psychronic via Pixabay Works Consulted Unrecognized charisma? A study and comparison of five ...
A Whole Ass Flying Saucer or Ew Deception? (Travis Walton Abduction)
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn what was originally the second half of the Betty and Barney Hill Abduction episode, Rachel details the abduction of Travis Walton and its aftermath. No potatoes were harmed in the making of this podcast. Music Notes: Epic Dramatic Action Trailer by QubeSounds via Pixabay Cyber Attack by JuliusH via Pixabay Works Consulted: Top Secret UFO Projects on Netflix: Who Is Travis Walton, the Man Who Says He Was Abducted by Aliens in 1975? Travis Walton's Alien Abduction Lie Detection Test » Mic...
The Alien with the Loose Tie and Funny Socks Abducted Betty and Barney Hill!
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBStacie introduces the world to Delsey the Dachshund while taking us on the wild ride that is the first account of alien abduction: Betty and Barney Hill. Content Warning: Descriptions of nonconsensual clothing removal, touching, and invasive medical procedures. Works Consulted Barney and Betty Hill - Wikipedia Donald Keyhoe - Wikipedia How Betty and Barney Hill's Alien Abduction Story Defined the Genre - HISTORY The UFO Magazine UFO Encyclopedia by William J. Birnes A DRAMATIC UFO ENCOUNTE...
YeeHaw Cacaw, Mothman! (You Are So Welcome, Point Pleasant, West Virginia)
May 02, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn our first episode of season 2, Stacie uncovers the TRUTH about the mysterious Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Then Rachel shares the lowdown of the annual Mothman Festival. Music Notes Under Pressure by Michael Kobrin via Pixabay Celtic Folk Song by Caffeine Creek Band via Pixabay The Mothman of Point Pleasant by Fish Fisher [Gunpowder & Gasoline ℗ 2014 Michael J Fisher Released on: 2014-05-25] Works Consulted Killer Moth | Batman Wiki Man-Bat | Batman Wiki Mothman | Cryptid...
What the Rule Book Actually Says About Dogs Playing Basketball
April 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIt's Fake Believe Podcast's anniversary! To make up for the deception and hoodwinking that Stacie and Rachel pulled LAST April Fools Day, they decided to actually do what they promised and make a podcast about Air Bud. Who knew there was so much dirt, cloning, world domination, and clowning in this beloved classic? Support the show
We Apologize to all the Irish Fairies and Leprechauns
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBHappy St. Patrick's Day! What better time to learn about Irish fairies? Stacie triggers an apple obsession from Rachel, and also imitates wind while somehow managing to give a history on Irish fairies. Then Rachel crushes all of Stacie's dreams of becoming a leprechaun. Of course there are bad Irish accents! But, TWIST! There's also a good one! Support the show
You Don't Want to be a Glober! The Earth is Flat!
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 84.4 MBStacie proves with tons of irrefutable evidence that the Earth is flat and that you can be best friends with any type of printer. Rachel traces the long and winding but FLAT road that led to the creation of the International Flat Earth Research Society. Music Notes Best Buddies by Kinemesis via Pixabay Showtime Cabaret Revue by JuliusH via Pixabay The Cradle of Your Soul by Lemon Music Studio via Pixabay Works Consulted FAQ :: The Flat Earth Society Modern Flat Earth Beliefs Fighting flat...
Colloidal Silver is for Dorks: Amy Carlson & Love Has Won
February 18, 2022 03:00 - 2 hours - 82.4 MBStacie busts out the insult generator to give background on Amy Carlson and her weird ass cult, Love Has Won. Then Rachel discusses Carlson’s strange death and what became of the cult after she selfishly abandoned them to ascend. Music Notes (all songs via Pixabay) Fear by Pratap Sardar Leaves in the Wind by Julius H The Way Home by Zakhar Valaha Works Consulted How Love Has Won Leader Amy Carlson Stroud Convinced Women She's God | Marie Claire (US) | Inside the Bizarre Cult Love Has Won ...
Men in Black are Alien LARPERS, the Musical
February 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBPrecious science is really on our side with this one! Stacie explains the 'ologies' of alien study and the classifications of aliens these branches of science have developed. Then Rachel shares key case files of encounters with the real Men in Black and possible theories behind them. There's also some singing. Music Notes Lurking Evil by Dareen Curtis Star Ship Battle by Alexis Ortiz Sofield via Pixabay Works Consulted Grey alien - Wikipedia Alien autopsy - Wikipedia Insectoid - Wikipedia ...
John Lennon and the YMCIA
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBContent Warning: Discussions of suicide, including descriptions of methods. It turns out that the YMCA does "make real your dreams"... and your nightmares. Rachel digs into the assassination of John Lennon and the possible motivations and implications of his murder. Music Notes Mutamento by Mirko Boroni via Pixabay Lazy Desert by Astrofreq via Pixabay Works Consulted John Lennon & Yoko Ono Interview: Apple Offices, London 5/8/1969 - Beatles Interviews Database leadmonarch 1 Origins and Tec...
Dr. Pepper Says Paul is Dead and Math is Real
January 06, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 83.7 MBContent warning: suicide, car crashes, and grieving Follow Stacie down the long and winding road of the life of Paul McCartney--or Faul, as he's now known by those of us in the know. It's time to come together and hear the truth! It might be difficult, but we have to let it be. Also, in my life, I have found slides to be super helpful, so follow along with Stacie's slide deck while you listen! Strawberry fields forever! We obviously do not own the rights to any of the music samples in th...
Christmas Bonusode: The Santa Clause
December 23, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBContent Warning - Discussions of suicide: the hosts speak of fictionalized suicide in a tone that may be objectionable to some listeners. Stacie and Rachel invited special guests Zach and Tiffany to join them as Stacie and Zach unveil the conspiracy that drives the narrative arc of Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause." Did you have questions about this movie? They're answered here! Join us whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it--or even if you haven't seen it yet. Because the conspirac...
Time Traveling Taquitos and Barack Obama's Leprechaun Roommate
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIt is pretty obvious from the title, but this episode is all about Project Pegasus--the secret Time Traveling Program being kept secret by the secret government--and the foretold whistleblower Andy Basiago. Stacie begins by teaching listeners how to time travel, then Rachel takes over to blow the lid off the pots and kettles that are keeping Andy Basiago from mixing metaphors and getting the truth out about the space/time continuum! Thanks to Julius H via Pixabay for the song Cyber Attack...
Krampus, Gryla, and Other Propaganda for the War on Christmas
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBStacie and Rachel are here to kick off the holiday season with a festive talk about cannibalism, hell, and Bjork! First, travel through the Alpine region and learn the terrifying true (?) tale of Krampus and his lesser-known associate, Frau Perchta. Then head on over to Iceland to arm yourself with the knowledge of Gryla, her Yule Lads, and the adorable (?) Yule cat, Jolakotturinn. Music Notes Carol of the Bells by Julius H via Pixabay Zahady Rock Music and Keyboard by Elen Lackner via P...
Thunderbirds, Lightning Birds, and...Hyena Cowboys?
November 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBStacie and Rachel have never been kicked by a Rockette, and somehow that is relevant to this week's episode. Stacie shares tales of the Thunderbird (not your daddy's Thunderbird), including its Native American origins. Then Rachel heads on over to South Africa to share the Nguni's (and others') beliefs around the Lightning Bird (not your daddy's Lightning Bird, either...but it might be your mom's). That TikTok Account We Told You to Follow mndiaye_97 Casual Geographic (his YouTube channel) ...
The Sneaky Knights Templar Have the Holy Grail!
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBStacie and Rachel can't avoid some light blasphemy as they cover the mystery and history of the Knights Templar. Stacie shares how this powerful military order came to be, their weird habits, and their ultimate demise, then Rachel takes over to figure out how they got all that power in the first place. The answer might surprise you. (But it shouldn't. It is in the title. It is because of the Holy Grail.) Music Notes Medieval Tension by Cory Gray Medieval Age by Damiano Baldoni Medieval Ho...
Halloween Bonusode!
October 31, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWelcome to the special, spooky Halloween Bonusode! Okay, it's not that spooky (except for when Stacie and Rachel bring up the patriarchy), but it IS special! Support the show
Witches are Cool, Vampires Drool
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBWell, what can we say about witches and vampires? It turns out, a lot! Stacie dispels misconceptions about witches and witchcraft, then Rachel takes over to tell you how gross vampires are. Music Notes Creepy Night by Astrofreq via Pixabay Join Us by Astrofreq via Pixabay The Spell by OB-Lix via Pixabay Suspense Dark Ambient by Ipsyduckk via Pixabay Works Consulted The History Of Witches, From Revered Healers To Persecuted Spellcasters Witches: Real Origins, Hunts & Trials - HISTORY Wher...
The Hollow Earth is Real (Unlike the Moon)
October 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBJoin us for another episode of Fake Believe where Buzz Aldrin does NOT make a special guest appearance. Even without Buzz, Stacie manages to discuss planetary science in a way only she can, including unironically using the word "flugelrad," as she explains how we know for certain the Earth is hollow! Then after a brilliant segue, Rachel takes over to explain the theories of what the moon is, since we know it's not real. Music Notes Steps in the Cellar by Alfred Grupstra via Pixabay Works C...
The Devil's Chasing Clout: Black-Eyed Kids and Hellhounds
September 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIt's fall! So Stacie and Rachel decided to get a little spooky. Stacie shares the terrifying true (?) stories of run-ins with black-eyed kids and explores possible explanations for those creepy little weirdos. Rachel tries to convince Stacie that hellhounds are scary, even if they do look like cute little doggos. Music Notes - All Music in this Week's Episode is Via Pixabay Medieval Horror Music Theme by Astrofreq Suspense Dark Ambient by Ipsyduckk Fear by Monday Hopes Aqui by Charles Mich...
Mobile Hooks and Blobby Feet! Kraken and Nessie Can't Be Beat!
September 10, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIf you've ever wondered what the plural of "squid" is, you won't find out here because this episode is about the Kraken and the Loch Ness monster! And it will brighten your day way more than a bunch of squid(s) would. As a bonus, Stacie shares a startling new theory about everyone's favorite cephalopod. If we told you that the hosts perform a short skit with Scottish accents, would that be an enticement or a deterrent? Music Forgotten Journey by Cymbal Bird Knights of Camelot by Xelemen...
A Belly Full of Beef and Now You're Trippin: The Manson Family
August 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBBetween insults, Stacie manages to give a brief history of the ultimate turd strummer himself, Charles Manson. Then Rachel leads the three-ring weasel circus that was the trial, "The State of California v Charles Manson et al." Music Notes Hogs of War by Fast Lady Dirty Rock by Twisterium (via Pixabay) Works Consulted Charles Manson Family Process Church of the Final Judgment Trial of Charles Manson What the Beatles said about Charles Manson inspiration on “Helter Skelter” You Must Remembe...
Not Every Lizard Person is an Inter-Galactic Peace Genie
August 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWhenever Lizard People get thrown into the mix, you know things are gonna go off the rails. Dive into the bizarre and completely sensical history of...um, Lizard People, and also give a warm welcome back to our dearest Illuminati founder, Adam Weishaupt. Just remember, no matter how curious you get, don't give David "Ickie" Icke any of your hard-earned money! Music Notes Starship Battle Works Consulted Alien World Order: The Reptilian Plan to Divide and Conquer the Human Race by Len Kast...
Until a Raccoon Proves Me Wrong, I'm Gonna Say Roanoke is Lost
July 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBEven history buffs will learn something new as Rachel presents evidence to the unsolved mystery of what was intended to be England's first colony in the Americas! This episode has it all: Raccoons. Rat-themed child casinos. Cartography. Put it all together and you've got a uniquely Fake Believe perspective on what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Music Notes Forgotten Journey by Cymbal Bird Wave Breaker by enmorgenstern via Pixabay Works Consulted The Lost Colony and Hatteras Islan...
Evidence Schmevidence in the Dyatlov Pass
July 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIn 1959, nine experienced hikers embarked on a trek through the Ural mountains. None of them made it out alive. And nobody knows why. When you can't turn to precious science, turn to Stacie to tell you what really went down in the Dyatlov Pass incident. Music Notes Multiplication by Bluemount Score via Pixabay Sadly by Serge Quadrado Works Consulted Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eichar Support the show
Bonusode 2: Birds Aren't Real Rally Recap
July 05, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBStacie tells Rachel (and all y'all) about attending the St. Louis march to spread awareness about the Birds Aren't Real movement. Support the show
Gotta Have It! Flying and Spying! (Because Birds Aren't Real)
July 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBStacie and Rachel don't duck questions in this episode! Stacie exposes the fowl truth about the 'birds' in the United States, and Rachel puts her doctorate* in ornithology and mythology to good use by tracking O.W.L.s. This topic can be pretty starling--uh, startling--but don't be chicken, have a listen! *a week of Googling stuff Music Notes Lurking Evil by Dareen Curtis Mysterious Futuristic 80s Synth Pop by Freesol Fishing by Crowander Works Consulted Birds Aren't Real For UFO Hunters...
Neither the Wendigo nor Werewolf is the Batman of the Forest
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBStacie bravely explores the super creepy wendigo and its dining habits. Rachel traces werewolves all the way from 2100 BC to 2016 AD. Tune in to learn about two more reasons to stay out of the woods, plus some fashion tips and the three steps to finding success in all your endeavors. MUSIC NOTES It is Coming by Alex Mason Multiplication by Bluemount Score (via Pixabay) Zone by Bio Unit (via Pixabay) Sloopy by Crowander Bugablue via Pixabay WORKS CONSULTED All That's Interesting Wikipedia B...
Heaven's Gate, a Confetti of Wrong
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBContent Warning: Suicide and Self Harm National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Heaven’s Gate is tough to discuss because it blends absurdity (yay!) with tragedy (boo). This week’s episode is a bit more subdued than a typical Fake Believe sesh, but Stacie still manages to get a pun or two in as she offers a rundown of the beginning and end of this UFO Cult. Although tragic, the website is a bit more light-hearted in its chaos, and Rachel unravels a few of the neon pastel threa...
Bonusode 1 + An Announcement
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBYay, it's a portmanteau! And an announcement! And a cool story from Unsolved Mysteries! ("Fake Believe" will be back next week with a full episode.) Music Notes Multiplication by Bluemount Score via Pixabay Support the show
There's No Rule That Says You Can't Storm Area 51* (*Yes there is.)
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWhat's the truth behind Area 51? We're not gonna pretend like we've figured everything out. Just kidding, of course we are! Stacie gives a rundown on what we know to be true about this desert oasis (for stranded extraterrestrials) and a few other secrets we "know" to be "true." Rachel examines those chaotic few months in the summer of 2019 when a bunch of youths planned to storm this, um, active military base. You will also learn some stuff about Bob, Mac, Vernon, Kyle, Connie, Matty, and A...
Doo Doo Diligence on the Mandela Effect
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThis episode is full of realities--Stacie is a quantum physicist, Rachel is a gameshow host, and Buzz Aldrin is still alive. Stacie explores possible explanations for the phenomenon known as The Mandela Effect and also makes a startling confession. Rachel destroys everyone's childhood. MUSIC Modular Ambient by sscheidl via Pixabay Disgruntled Gramaphone Inkblot by Tobylane via Pixabayx Star Ship Battle by Alexis Ortiz Sofield via Pixabay Echo Canyon by Clive Ramney via Pixabay Unicorn by...
The Biggest of the Cutie Pies: Yeti and Bigfoot
May 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBStacie examines the origin of the Yeti and how misconceptions culminated to form people’s understanding of it. Rachel tracks Bigfoot. Momo makes an unwelcome appearance, and Stacie’s yeti (her dog, Ramsey) doesn't follow Zoom etiquette. Music Notes Waiting by B. Monkey Nature by One Byte 2020 by Geri Music (via Pixabay) Rainbows and Puppydogs by Astrofreq (via Pixabay) Dreamy Piano by Winking Fox Music (via Pixabay) Works Consulted Yeti Gigantopithecus Marvel - Abominable Snowman DC - Abo...
All of It Doesn't Make Sense: The New World Order
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBStacie gives a rundown on what we can expect from the New World Order and who is possibly behind it. Rachel examines the clues scattered around the Denver International Airport. Music Notes Lurking Evil by Dareen Curtis Synthwave Dreams by Aries Beats Sorcerer by BG Music Lab No Hope, No Salvation by Alex Mason Works Consulted New World Order Bilderberg Meeting Black Helicopter Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories What's Up with the Creepy Apocalyptic Paintings in Denver International Airpo...
Deep Sea Punch: The Bermuda Triangle
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBHave you always wanted to visit the Bermuda Triangle but were afraid of ending up in a watery grave? Now’s your chance to visit from the comfort of your own bathtub. Grab your rubber ducky and relax as Stacie and Rachel solve the mystery of the world’s most dangerous polygon. MUSIC NOTES It is Coming by Alex Mason Fishing by Crowander Crystal Echoes by Sergey Cheremisinov Passing of Salome by National Promenade Band Original Rags by Scott Joplin (courtesy of Frog Legs Ragtime Era Favorite...
El Chupacabra, Jake the Alligator Man, & Phyllis
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBBoth Stacie AND El Chupacabra appeared on the scene in 1995. Coincidence? She is suspiciously knowledgeable about this particular cryptid... Rachel knew next to nothing about the Pacific Northwest's beloved Jake the Alligator Man but after some sleuthing was able to piece together a 1000% credible origin story. Music Notes Waltz with an Elf by Lobo Loco Allright in Louisiana by Lobo Loco Wade in the Water by Dee Yan-Key Works Consulted The Truth About a Strange Blood Sucking Monster ABC N...
XOXO, Illuminati
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBStacie gives a brief biography of Johann Adam Weishaupt, whose search for perfection led to the creation of the Illuminati. She then dives into key symbols and rites, plus the big shake-up that ultimately resulted in the disbanding of the secret society. (Because everyone knows the Illuminati no longer exists. Right?) Rachel illuminates the puppet strings Weishaupt pulled in order to carry out the French Revolution. Beyonce, call us. Music Notes: Fake Believe by Rachel Stuck Fishing by C...
Jerry the Freemason
April 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBStacie gives a primer on the history, symbolism, and fashion choices of the Freemasons. Rachel uses that information to solve an old-timey crime. Jerry is at the center of a surprising reveal. Music: Back Little Fugue in G Minor by Geibral via Pixabay Tchaikovsky's Barcarolle by Julius H via Pixabay Stairs Into the Unknown by Julius H via Pixabay Works Consulted: Wikipedia - set up a recurring donation today! Freemasonry | Definition, History, Stages, Lodges, & Facts | Britannica What I...