Dracula — the immortal vampire, cloaked in darkness, sleeping in coffins, and thirsting for blood. But what if behind the legend of Count Dracula lies a man even more terrifying than the myth?
In this episode, we travel back to 15th-century Eastern Europe to uncover the truth behind the name that inspired Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire. Meet Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler and Dracula, a Wallachian prince born into a world of political betrayal, shifting alliances, and brutal warfare. Sent as a hostage to the Ottoman Empire as a child, Vlad would emerge with a hardened soul and a ruthless sense of justice. His rise to power was swift and merciless. He impaled thousands, enslaved the nobility, and even defied the Ottoman Sultan with horrific displays of cruelty meant to terrify entire armies.
We explore how this real-life figure, whose cruelty knew no bounds, became the inspiration for one of fiction’s most enduring villains. Centuries after Vlad’s death, his story was resurrected by Bram Stoker, who stumbled across the name “Dracula” and used it to create a character that would haunt books, films, and nightmares for generations. But just how much of the bloodsucking Count matches the real voivode who once ruled Wallachia?
You’ll learn about Vlad’s notorious acts — from forests of impaled enemies to his defiant night attacks against the Ottoman Empire — and discover how these historical accounts morphed into the chilling features of the fictional Dracula: the aristocratic bearing, the Transylvanian castle, and the eerie connection to blood and death. We’ll also trace how Dracula evolved on stage and screen, transforming from warlord to vampire king, horror icon, and pop culture legend.
So—was Dracula real, or merely a monster of fiction? This episode pulls back the cloak to reveal the twisted truth at the heart of a legend.
In the conclusion to The Salem Witch Trials, the boys return to 1692 Massachusetts—where paranoia had taken full control, and reason was long gone. With the accused piling up and the courts overwhelmed, this episode dives deep into the dark heart of Salem’s hysteria: the confessions, the so-called “spectral evidence,” and the twisted power plays that turned neighbor against neighbor.
This part explores how the trials escalated into chaos. Judges abandoned logic, ministers fanned the flames, and ordinary citizens became executioners. The hosts unravel the stories of key figures—like Judge Hathorne, whose arrogance condemned dozens; Reverend Samuel Parris, whose fiery sermons fueled the fear; and the young accusers, whose tales of invisible spirits sent innocent people to the gallows.
But beyond the hysteria lies the bigger question: why did it happen? Was it truly about witchcraft—or something far more human? The boys dig into the underlying forces of greed, land disputes, and religious extremism that turned a small Puritan village into a nightmare. They also uncover the strange aftermath—how the colony later tried to erase its shame, how survivors lived with guilt, and how the witch trials became a lasting scar on American history.
With eerie atmosphere and modern insight, The Boys take you through the final days of the Salem madness—when superstition ruled, justice failed, and the line between faith and fear disappeared entirely.
Episode 127 exposes the horrifying end of one of the darkest chapters in early America… and reminds us how easily truth can burn when fear takes over.
The year is 1692. In a small, snowbound Puritan settlement on the edge of the Massachusetts wilderness, two young girls begin convulsing, screaming, and claiming to see dark spirits. Within weeks, their strange afflictions ignite the most infamous witch hunt in American history. In this first chapter of The Salem Witch Trials, the boys unravel the eerie beginnings of the hysteria that consumed Salem Village.
It starts inside Reverend Samuel Parris’s home, where his daughter Betty and niece Abigail writhe and shriek as neighbors whisper that the Devil himself has entered the village. When a local folk remedy—a “witch cake” baked with the girls’ urine—is fed to a dog in secret, it backfires spectacularly, pointing suspicion toward Parris’s enslaved servant, Tituba. Dragged before magistrates, Tituba confesses under pressure and spins a vivid tale of the Devil’s book, spectral animals, and a coven hidden among them. Her confession doesn’t calm the town—it detonates it.
From there, the accusations multiply. Respectable churchgoers like Martha Corey and beloved grandmother Rebecca Nurse are suddenly named as witches. Even a four-year-old child is chained in irons. Villagers who once shared pews now turn on each other in panic. By spring, fear and superstition rule Salem.
The boys dive deep into the dark psychology of the era—how religious zeal, personal grudges, and brutal living conditions created the perfect storm for mass hysteria. They explore the bizarre early investigations, the use of “spectral evidence,” and the tragic logic that if a witch could look innocent, it was only because the Devil made her so.
This episode sets the stage for the horrifying trials to come—the hangings, the confessions, and the infamous pressing of Giles Corey. But before the gallows rise, Part One reveals how one cold New England winter and a few terrified children tore a community apart.
Part Two will take listeners to the courtroom and the gallows, exposing the gruesome outcomes—and the haunting question that still lingers: what truly possessed Salem in 1692?
In 2018, a New York Times reporter toured a glitter factory in New Jersey and asked what seemed like a harmless question: “Who buys the most glitter?” The answer was anything but ordinary. The Glitterex manager refused to say. Not because they didn’t know — but because, in their words, “they don’t want anyone to know it’s glitter.” And with that, the internet lost its collective mind.
In this episode, the boys peel back the shimmering layers of what quickly became one of the strangest modern conspiracy theories: the hunt for the secret glitter buyer. Reddit exploded. TikTok sleuths drew diagrams. Theories ranged from toothpaste companies and luxury automakers to the U.S. military, currency printers, and even God himself. The clues were cryptic: you’d “see something,” but never recognize it as glitter. So… was it hiding in your dollar bill? Your kid’s vitamins? A classified aircraft?
We explore every angle of this real-world mystery — including the 2019 podcast (Endless Thread) that claimed to solve it, naming the marine paint industry as the main culprit. Boats, ships, and jet skis use enormous amounts of metallic pigment, and it turns out that glitter might be secretly keeping cruise liners shimmering in salty seas. But is that too obvious? Or just the answer they want us to believe?
We also break down the numbers: the global glitter industry is worth up to $1.49 billion, with biodegradable glitter surging past $500 million and expected to triple in the next decade. There are 20,000+ types of glitter, some so small they count as microplastics — which is exactly why the EU banned loose glitter in 2023. Meanwhile, edible glitter alone is a $551 million market, and glitter glue is closing in on half a billion itself.
This episode isn’t just about sparkle — it’s about secrecy, industry weirdness, and why we’re drawn to mysteries hiding in plain sight. So whether it’s a cover-up, a marketing ploy, or a perfectly polished coincidence, join us as we unravel the conspiracy… one shimmering clue at a time.
In one of the most shocking political assassinations in recent American history, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk was gunned down during a Turning Point USA campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. In this episode, we take listeners deep into the facts, theories, and mysteries surrounding Kirk’s death — not just the headlines, but the moments before, the chaos after, and the strange, unanswered questions that still linger.
We open with a bit of tribute to Charlie Kirk — the man, the movement, and the mission he devoted his life to. From launching Turning Point USA at just 18 years old to becoming a polarizing but influential voice on college campuses and across conservative media, Kirk built a career out of challenging the system and rallying the next generation. Love him or hate him, his voice changed the conversation — and that made him a target.
We then parallel the rise of Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of pulling the trigger. Who was he? What do we really know about him? And what led to that rooftop above the UVU plaza on that specific day? The state claims Robinson fired a .30‑06 rifle into the neck of Kirk during a Q&A session, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. But not everything adds up.
We break down the wild early confusion — misidentified suspects, conflicting reports, doctored videos, and a firestorm of speculation across social media. What role did politics, ideology, or deeper motives play? Did Robinson act alone? Was he radicalized? Or was something bigger at play?
The episode explores every major theory: Was this a politically motivated hit? A false flag? Was Robinson set up? Was this part of a coordinated ideological attack? And what about the rumors of inscriptions on the bullets, or the alleged note left behind?
With exclusive clips, verified timelines, and a sober look at the public reaction, we separate fact from frenzy and ask the hard questions: Who really killed Charlie Kirk — and why?
This isn’t just a story about a bullet — it’s about culture, chaos, and what happens when the war of ideas turns deadly.
Warning: This episode contains mature political themes and disturbing real-world events. Listener discretion is advised.
The boys unravel the origin story of one of America’s most powerful dynasties — the Rockefellers. From humble beginnings in upstate New York, John D. Rockefeller’s rise from a disciplined teenager loaning out $50 at 7% interest to becoming the richest man in American history is both awe-inspiring and deeply controversial.
Starting with Rockefeller’s early years — a religious, frugal upbringing shaped by his con-artist father and devout mother — and follow his obsessive focus on efficiency and control as he dives headfirst into the oil refining game in Cleveland. By his early 30s, Rockefeller had turned the chaotic oil boom into a ruthless game of consolidation, vertical integration, and railroad manipulation. He built the Standard Oil empire brick by brick, buying out competitors during the infamous “Cleveland Massacre” and pioneering the first true industrial monopoly in U.S. history.
But Rockefeller’s influence didn’t stop at oil. In the second half of the episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most chilling conspiracy claims tied to his legacy: the hostile takeover of American medicine. We explore how, through the Rockefeller Foundation and the infamous 1910 Flexner Report, Rockefeller helped discredit homeopathy, herbalism, and natural healing — clearing the way for a petrochemical-fueled pharmaceutical empire. Was this philanthropy? Or a calculated campaign to monopolize health the same way he had monopolized oil?
And what about the claim that Rockefeller’s empire merged with IG Farben, forming a global "Drug Trust" that shaped modern medicine, media, and even cancer treatment options in America? We trace how petrochemical byproducts went from industrial waste to everyday ointments, pills, and shampoos — and how the very industry meant to heal us may have been designed from the start to profit off of our sickness.
From dimes handed to children to dimes dropped into drug patents, this episode peels back the layers of the Rockefeller legacy. Innovator or villain? Savior or saboteur? It all depends on who writes the history — or who owns the printing press.
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Ruby Ridge, in the summer of 1992, a remote mountaintop in northern Idaho became the battleground for one of the most explosive standoffs in American history.
This week, we take you deep into the story of Ruby Ridge — a case of government overreach, deadly miscommunication, and ideological extremism that changed the way Americans viewed law enforcement forever. It started with a man named Randy Weaver — a former Green Beret wannabe, white separatist, and survivalist who moved his family off-grid to escape what he believed was a collapsing society. But when he refused to become a federal informant, the ATF set a trap: two illegally sawed-off shotguns would snowball into an arrest warrant, a missed court date, and an 11-day siege that left a 14-year-old boy, his mother, and a U.S. Marshal dead.
We walk you through the moment-by-moment timeline: the surveillance missions, the fatal gunfight at “the Y,” the controversial FBI sniper rules of engagement, and the second shot that would shatter America’s faith in its own government — killing Vicki Weaver as she held her baby in her arms. We explore how the cabin became a fortress of grief and resolve, how negotiators like Bo Gritz broke through the silence, and how the aftermath shook Washington to its core.
But Ruby Ridge didn’t just end in 1992. It became fuel for the militia movement, a martyr tale for the far-right, and a conspiracy flashpoint that still echoes today. What really happened on that ridge? Who fired first? And why did the federal government quietly settle for millions afterward?
Join us as we untangle the real story of Ruby Ridge — a tragedy that lives on in court records, extremist manifestos, and a deeply divided American memory.
This month’s headlines are stranger than fiction — and the conspiracy-fueled chaos is only heating up.
The WNBA is under attack — not from critics, but from flying sex toys. Multiple games were interrupted as fans hurled brightly colored dildos onto the court, prompting outrage from players and coaches. A meme-coin group, "Green Dildo Coin," claimed responsibility for some of the stunts, allegedly to promote their launch. Arrests have been made, and the league has promised swift bans and legal action. But behind the absurdity lies a deeper issue — the ongoing disrespect and sexualization of women in sports.
President Trump’s silence over Labor Day sparked a viral death hoax that spiraled out of control. With no major appearances for six days, rumors of his failing health took over social media, amplified by images of swollen ankles and bruised hands. When Trump finally reappeared — smirking at a Fox News reporter’s joke about his “death” — the internet had already run wild. Is this just a case of online hysteria, or is something more being hidden?
Down in Georgia, a massive immigration raid at the Hyundai Metaplant led to 475 arrests — most of them Korean nationals. The operation is the largest workplace crackdown yet under the current Trump administration, with questions swirling around subcontractors and labor practices.
Also in the mix:
Boxing shocker: Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is happening — two legends in one unbelievable exhibition match.
Will Smith accused of using AI-generated crowds in his tour promo — glitchy fingers, warped faces, and the growing fear of deepfakes.
Florida’s vaccine wars escalate as the Surgeon General calls to eliminate all mandates, sparking national backlash.
And Epstein survivors take justice into their own hands, vowing to compile their own “client list” and demanding full transparency from Congress.
It’s a wild month — let’s get into it.
In the final chapter of our COVID-19 series, we turn to the questions, controversies, and conspiracies that defined the pandemic long after the first waves passed. If Part One was about origins and Part Two was about lockdowns, Part Three is about what came after—the battle over truth, trust, and who gets to control the narrative.
We explore how theories spread faster than the virus itself. Was COVID-19 born in a Wuhan wet market, or was it the result of a lab leak covered up by governments? Why did so many people believe hospitals were given financial incentives to diagnose patients with COVID? And how did debates over treatments like ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine morph into political flashpoints rather than scientific discussions?
We’ll revisit the conspiracies that grabbed headlines: the “Great Reset,” which claimed global elites used the pandemic as a pretext to redesign society; the 5G theory, which linked cell towers to the virus’s spread; the myth of microchipped vaccines; and the belief that lockdowns were less about health and more about social control. Some of these theories dissolved under scrutiny, but others remain unsettled questions that continue to fuel public skepticism today.
And of course, we cannot ignore the human voices that amplified them. Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most influential podcasters, defended his use of ivermectin and confronted mainstream media coverage. Politicians clashed over mandates, sometimes while quietly benefiting from relief programs themselves. Meanwhile, protests erupted from Berlin to Melbourne as citizens pushed back against restrictions, vaccine rules, and what they saw as government overreach.
Beyond the conspiracies, we also ask what’s left in the aftermath. Did the erosion of trust in science and institutions do more lasting damage than the virus itself? How do we reconcile the very real success of vaccines and public health measures with the equally real anger, confusion, and misinformation that spread alongside them?
COVID-19 changed the world, but the stories we told about it—and the doubts we carried—may prove just as lasting. In this finale, we peel back the mask to confront not only the virus, but the fear, politics, and conspiracies that will forever shape how history remembers it.
In Part Two of our pandemic series, we move beyond the early origins of COVID-19 and dive into the extraordinary measures taken across the globe to stop its spread. Almost overnight, entire cities, countries, and continents fell silent. Streets emptied, planes stopped flying, and economies froze as governments imposed restrictions not seen in living memory. What began as a two-week pause stretched into months and, in some cases, years—transforming daily life in ways few could have imagined.
We explore the striking differences in how nations approached the crisis. China enforced some of the strictest lockdowns in history, welding apartment doors shut and tracking citizens with digital health codes. Meanwhile, Italy became the first Western country to shutter completely, with haunting images of military trucks carrying away the dead. In the United States, the approach varied by state: New York and California locked down hard, while others resisted, creating a patchwork of rules that fueled political battles as much as public health debates. Australia sealed itself off from the world, even banning its own citizens from returning home for a time, while Sweden pursued a controversial path of minimal restrictions, betting on herd immunity.
We’ll also look at the ripple effects. Businesses crumbled, unemployment soared, and mental health crises deepened under prolonged isolation. Schools went virtual, changing how a generation of children learned, while hospitals strained under the weight of rising cases.
Join us as we explore the controversial government pandemic playbook during the coronavirus of 2020 and beyond.
Welcome to the series on COVID-19. Pandemics have shaped our world more than we realize. Long before 2020, waves of disease had already changed the course of history, toppling empires, fueling superstition, and forcing societies to reinvent themselves. In this episode, we trace that story—from the dusty streets of ancient Athens to the silent cities of lockdown in our own century.
We start in 430 B.C., where the Plague of Athens raged during the Peloponnesian War, bringing chaos to one of the world’s great city-states. We move forward to the Roman Empire, where the Antonine Plague killed emperors and soldiers alike, weakening the empire’s hold on the known world. And then we come to the most infamous of all—the Black Death. In the mid-14th century, a microscopic invader erased nearly half of Europe’s population. People watched their neighbors die in days, families abandoned their own kin, and eerie figures in long leather coats and beaked masks stalked the streets, hoping the herbs stuffed into those grotesque “noses” would ward off the poisoned air. The image of the plague doctor became one of the most haunting symbols in history.
But pandemics didn’t just strike Europe. When Columbus crossed the Atlantic, he carried something deadlier than steel—smallpox and measles. Within a century, these Old World diseases wiped out up to 90% of Indigenous populations in the Americas. Entire civilizations, like the Aztecs and the Inca, fell as much to pathogens as to conquest. And in 1918, influenza killed tens of millions around the globe—claiming more lives than World War I itself—while cities struggled to dig enough graves for the dead.
All of these echoes lead us to the modern era. In late 2019, mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, turned out to be the start of the biggest global event in living memory. Within weeks, COVID-19 swept the globe. Borders closed, cities locked down, hospitals overflowed. Entire nations were asked to stay inside while streets fell eerily silent. Conspiracy theories swirled—from whispers of a lab leak to wild claims about 5G towers and microchipped vaccines—while scientists worked around the clock to create vaccines at record speed. For the first time in history, billions of people were vaccinated within a year, an achievement as remarkable as it was divisive.
In this episode, we tell the story of pandemics past and present: the Black Death, the devastation of the Americas, the Spanish Flu, Bird Flu scares, and finally, the full arc of COVID-19—from its mysterious origins to its conspiracies, tragedies, and the ways it reshaped how we live. It’s a story of fear and resilience, ignorance and discovery, and ultimately, a reminder that pandemics are as much about people and power as they are about microbes.
Join the boys as they cover the major news headlines for the month of August 2025 -
Tulsi Gabbard–Obama investigation – New developments in a political probe linking the former congresswoman and the former president.
Supposed meteor or UFO – Reports of an object hurtling toward Earth spark speculation about what it really is.
Hulk Hogan dies – Wrestling legend’s passing shakes fans around the world.
Nancy Pelosi’s bill banning senators from trading securities – A push to end stock trading by lawmakers in the upper chamber.
Trump authorizes Pentagon action against cartels – Military assets cleared for use in the fight against organized crime.
Bounty on Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro raised to $50 million – U.S. ups the stakes in its pressure campaign.
Shooter at NFL headquarters and BlackRock building – A shocking incident raises questions about security at major institutions.
Mark Zuckerberg expands Hawaiian estate – The Meta CEO’s latest land purchase draws fresh backlash from locals.
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The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
More than just a civil rights leader, King had become a moral force challenging the very foundations of power in America—opposing segregation, poverty, and the Vietnam War. By 1968, he was no longer simply calling for civil rights; he was demanding economic justice and denouncing American militarism. He had made powerful enemies, and the FBI was watching him closely. When he arrived in Memphis to support the striking sanitation workers, he was already being tracked, photographed, and monitored. Days later, he would be dead—shot on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel by an alleged lone gunman, James Earl Ray.
This episode traces King’s final months, his growing isolation, the hostile political atmosphere, and the tense buildup to his trip to Memphis. It explores the garbage strike that brought him there, the failed marches, the growing fears among his team, and the chilling tone of his final speech—“I may not get there with you.”
Then comes the killing. The shot. The chaos. The manhunt. We follow James Earl Ray’s mysterious journey: his escape from prison, his aliases, his global flight path, and his ultimate capture in London. But with every mile, the questions only deepen. How did an escaped convict with no known connections evade capture for months? Who helped him? And why did he later claim he was set up?
In the final hour, the episode dives deep into the murky waters of conspiracy. Was Ray a patsy? Did government agencies—either actively or passively—allow King to be killed? Why did the FBI, under J. Edgar Hoover, wage a years-long campaign to discredit him? And why did a 1999 civil trial conclude that there was a conspiracy involving multiple parties?
Packed with historical context, rare details, and a careful look at both official narratives and dissenting voices, The MLK Assassination confronts the uncomfortable possibility that the full truth about King’s death has yet to be told. This is not just a story about who pulled the trigger—it’s a story about power, fear, and a country that never fully reckoned with the price of silencing its prophets.
Originally released in 3 separate parts in January of 2024
One of America’s largest military installations lies a chilling pattern of violence, silence, and systemic failure. In this gripping episode, The Boys unearth the dark legacy of Fort Hood—now Fort Cavazos—a place known less for its military prowess and more for the trail of tragedy left in its wake.
From unexplained deaths and brutal murders to mass shootings and vanishing soldiers, Fort Hood’s history reads more like a crime dossier than a training ground. The story begins in World War II with a rushed construction on displaced grave sites and a namesake rooted in the Confederacy, but the real descent into darkness unfolds over the next 80 years. Listeners are taken inside the base’s most infamous events, including the 2009 shooting rampage by Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan and the 2014 mass shooting by a fellow soldier battling mental illness.
At the center of this episode is the haunting case of Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old soldier whose 2020 disappearance and horrific murder exposed widespread corruption, a toxic culture of silence, and systemic abuse. Her story sparked national outrage and led to major military reform—but her death was far from an isolated tragedy. The episode also dives into the forgotten: soldiers like Gregory Wedel-Morales, labeled AWOL before his body was found months later; Elder Fernandes, who reported sexual abuse before being discovered hanging from a tree; and Anthony Lovell, found with injuries inconsistent with the “motorcycle accident” story the Army provided.
The episode explores the base’s shocking 2020 death toll, where more soldiers died stateside than in active combat zones, and delves into the theories that haunt Fort Hood’s reputation—claims of serial killers, trafficking networks, and internal cover-ups that, while unproven, are fueled by disturbing patterns and unanswered questions.
With little-known anecdotes, firsthand accounts, and a narrative style that blends true crime with investigative storytelling, Fort Hood: Deadly Secrets peels back the layers of an American institution cloaked in honor but plagued by horror. This isn’t just a story about a base—it’s a reckoning with the cost of silence, the failures of command, and the lives lost in the shadows of power.
The latest developments surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on the most recent statements and actions that have raised eyebrows. The episode examines the current administration’s stance on the case, including the controversial declaration that the investigation into Epstein’s criminal network is a "hoax" and the shocking assertion that no list of powerful individuals connected to Epstein's activities exists.
The team breaks down what these claims mean for the ongoing public demand for accountability and transparency. Why is the administration dismissing the potential for a wider conspiracy, and how does this affect the victims still seeking justice? With growing frustration among those calling for a deeper investigation, the episode explores the political and legal implications of this stance and why it’s fueling more skepticism about the true scope of Epstein’s connections.
Additionally, discuss the recent closure of the case by the Department of Justice, despite continued calls for further scrutiny. What led to the decision to close the investigation, and what does this mean for the victims and the public? The episode explores the challenges faced by those fighting for justice in this complex and controversial case.
As the story unfolds, the episode provides an in-depth look at the obstacles still standing in the way of a full reckoning. With questions still unanswered and powerful figures potentially shielded from scrutiny, this update gives listeners a comprehensive look at the current state of one of the most high-profile criminal investigations in recent history.
Join the boys as they analyze these latest developments and the growing sense of frustration surrounding the Epstein case. What does the future hold for justice in this infamous case, and will the powerful figures involved ever truly face accountability?
Part three on the Lincoln assassination, Sean, Jorge, and Eric unravel what happened after the smoke cleared at Ford’s Theatre — when the manhunt ended, and the trials began. What followed was one of the most controversial military tribunals in American history, and possibly one of the most consequential.
With John Wilkes Booth dead, the government turned its attention to the surviving conspirators — Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold, and George Atzerodt — along with several others. The trial was held by a military commission, not a civilian court, and was filled with dramatic testimonies, shadowy witnesses, and rushed judgments. In this episode, the boys break down the wild scenes of the trial: from Lewis Powell’s chilling stoicism to Mary Surratt’s emotional pleas and the public outrage surrounding her execution — the first of a woman by the U.S. government.
But that’s only half the story.
What if Booth wasn’t just an angry actor, but part of something deeper? Sean, Jorge, and Eric peel back the layers of conspiracy that have haunted this case for over 150 years. From claims that Secretary of War Edwin Stanton may have orchestrated a cover-up, to Finis Bates’ shocking assertion that Booth lived under a false identity for decades — we explore how missing diary pages, secret societies like the Knights of the Golden Circle, and a strange article in Life Magazine from 1938 have kept the rumors alive. Was this really justice, or a carefully managed narrative?
Join the boys as they dive into the courtroom drama, the ethics of wartime justice, and the enduring mysteries behind one of the darkest moments in American history. The trial may have ended in hangings, but for many, the questions never stopped.
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Part Two of the series on Lincoln and Booth.
After firing the fatal shot into President Abraham Lincoln’s head on the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth wasn’t finished — he was just getting started. As chaos erupted inside Ford’s Theatre, Booth leapt to the stage, shouted “Sic semper tyrannis!” and limped into the darkness. What followed was one of the most intense manhunts in American history — a 12-day pursuit that spanned backwoods trails, swamps, safehouses, and towns gripped by fear and vengeance.
In this episode, follow Booth and his young accomplice David Herold as they flee Washington on horseback, navigating backroads in southern Maryland. Their first stop? The tavern of Mary Surratt, where weapons had been stashed earlier that day — a detail that would later seal her fate. Booth, despite a broken leg from his theatrical leap, pressed on, relying on Confederate sympathizers like Dr. Samuel Mudd to provide shelter, medical aid, and false directions to federal agents hot on his trail.
Explore how Secretary of War Edwin Stanton took command in the chaotic hours after Lincoln’s death, transforming Washington into a locked-down city of suspicion. With the help of detectives, cavalrymen, and a growing network of informants, Stanton launched a full-scale manhunt — deploying wanted posters, raiding hideouts, and tracking Booth across the Potomac into Virginia.
You’ll hear how Booth, holed up in a tobacco barn on the Garrett farm, wrote in his diary — still defiant and convinced he was a hero. As the net closed in, Union soldiers surrounded the barn, setting it ablaze to force him out. Booth refused to surrender. A single shot rang out. The assassin of Abraham Lincoln was dead.
But the story doesn’t end there. This episode dives deep into the high-stakes drama of the escape, the role of rural civilians caught between loyalty and law, and the moral ambiguity of those who aided Booth — knowingly or not. Through secret trails, missed chances, and last stands, we follow the trail of a man who sought to upend the nation — and paid the ultimate price.
On April 14, 1865, America’s triumph in the Civil War turned to tragedy when President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by actor John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre. But this was no random act by a lone madman — it was part of a sweeping conspiracy to overthrow the federal government in one night of terror. In this gripping episode, we uncover the untold story of how Booth’s plot evolved from a desperate scheme to kidnap Lincoln into a coordinated plan to kill the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State simultaneously.
Sean, Eric and Jorge explore how John Wilkes Booth, a charismatic and bitter Confederate sympathizer, gathered a band of conspirators who were fiercely loyal to him personally and driven by rage at the Union’s victory. You’ll meet Lewis Powell, the brutal ex-soldier assigned to assassinate Secretary of State Seward; George Atzerodt, the nervous boatman who was supposed to kill Vice President Johnson but lost his nerve; and Mary Surratt, the boardinghouse owner whose tavern hid Booth’s weapons. walk through the conspirators’ failed kidnapping plans, their meetings at Surratt’s boardinghouse, and the moment Lincoln’s speech on Black suffrage convinced Booth that murder was the only option.
On the night of April 14, Booth executed his plan with chilling precision: he slipped into Lincoln’s box during Our American Cousin and fired a single shot that would forever change the nation. Meanwhile, Powell’s savage attack on Seward nearly succeeded, and Atzerodt’s cowardice spared Johnson’s life. In the chaos that followed, Booth leapt to the stage, shouting “Sic semper tyrannis!” as he fled into the night.
Join us as we unravel the dark conspiracy that sought to decapitate America’s leadership at its most vulnerable moment, and discover how Booth’s twisted vision of heroism ended with the first presidential assassination in U.S. history — and the beginning of a manhunt that would grip the nation.
Take a wild ride to the edge of the map and beyond as they explore one of the most enduring and bizarre conspiracy theories of all time: the Flat Earth Theory.
Despite centuries of scientific discovery and overwhelming proof that the Earth is a sphere, millions of people across the globe still believe the planet is flat. And not all Flat Earthers agree—some claim Earth is a flat disc surrounded by a wall of ice, while others argue it's covered by a dome, or even shaped like a cube. Many believe the sun, moon, and stars are just lights stuck on that dome, and that space travel is nothing but a Hollywood-style illusion.
The boys dig into the early roots of the belief—from ancient Mesopotamian myths and early Greek maps to the moment Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Aristotle flipped the model and proposed a spherical Earth based on lunar eclipses and star movements. But the Flat Earth idea didn’t vanish—it kept creeping through history, even making its way into early Christian interpretations of the Bible.
Fast forward to the 1800s, when British inventor Samuel Rowbotham gave the theory new life with his book Zetetic Astronomy, which proposed that Earth was a flat, unmoving plane. His work sparked the creation of the Flat Earth Society—an organization still active today and even growing thanks to online communities and social media platforms.
The episode also explores the modern Flat Earth movement, which has exploded on YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok. Figures like Mark Sargent have turned Flat Earth evangelism into a full-time gig—attending conventions and claiming NASA is faking everything from moon landings to satellite photos. Many of these beliefs are part of a larger web of conspiracy thinking, where distrust in science, institutions, and government converge.
The boys also highlight the celebrities who’ve fueled Flat Earth buzz—NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Draymond Green, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and even Tila Tequila—who’ve all publicly expressed support or curiosity toward the theory. Whether they’re serious or just trolling, their influence has helped keep the movement in the public eye.
So what exactly do Flat Earthers believe? Why do these ideas persist despite centuries of contrary evidence? And how do their beliefs intersect with other conspiracies like moon landing denial or secret global elites?
Strap in as the boys dissect the science, the history, the madness—and the oddly compelling reasons why this centuries-old theory refuses to fall off the edge of the Earth.
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This week on The Conspiracy Podcast, the boys break down the biggest and weirdest headlines of the past few weeks—from geopolitical chaos to soap made with bathwater.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s bromance officially crumbled after a series of brutal public jabs, with Musk attacking Trump’s budget bill and hinting at deeper conspiracies—only to later backpedal. Meanwhile, real war broke out in the Middle East as Israel and Iran launched deadly strikes against each other, leaving dozens dead and the world watching closely.
Back home, Sydney Sweeney sold over a million bars of her “Bathwater Bliss” soap in a bizarre viral campaign. Los Angeles was rocked by riots after ICE raids, igniting a fierce showdown between Gavin Newsom and Trump. Sports fans are glued to the NBA and NHL Finals, with the Pacers and Oilers shaking up expectations.
In D.C., a major USAID corruption scandal saw an official and three execs plead guilty in a $6.5 million fraud case. And if that wasn't enough chaos, Spaceballs 2 is officially happening—Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and Bill Pullman are returning for a 2027 sequel, joined by Josh Gad and Keke Palmer.
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