The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.
historysocietyculture
About the host
Unknown Host hosts Conspiracy Theories, a history show with 569 episodes published.
The Mind-Bending MK Ultra Experiments of Dr Ewen Cameron
Jun 24, 202650m
When the Allan Memorial Institute opened its doors in 1943, its founders believed it would revolutionize mental health care. Under the direction of Dr. Ewen Cameron, however, the hospital started down a dark path – barba
The Simpsons and Predictive Programming
Jun 17, 202641m
Some believe that the government plants references to future global atrocities into popular media– subconsciously conditioning the public to never rise up. Their biggest brainwashing weapon? The Simpsons. The cartoon has
The Press Your Luck Scandal
Jun 10, 202642m
On May 19, 1984, an ice cream truck driver from Ohio named Michael Larson wins more than $100,000 on the CBS daytime game show Press Your Luck. How he does it is a total mystery. Is he a scammer? Is he supernaturally luc
The Guardian Tape: UFO Caught on Camera, or Hoax?
Jun 3, 202647m
In 1992, UFO researcher Bob Oeschler received a strange package in the mail. It contained documents, purportedly stolen from some top-secret Canadian project, alleging a vast alien cover-up. The envelope contained someth
The Marconi Mystery: 22 Scientists Die Mysterious Deaths in Britain
May 27, 202645m
In 1986, two young British defense scientists died under mysterious circumstances, sparking theories of foul play. Not only because both specialized in underwater defense systems; they also worked for the same company, M
Peter Bergmann, the Mystery Man of Sligo
May 20, 202641m
On June 16th, 2009, a dead body washes ashore on Rosses Point beach, Ireland. The Irish police force learns the deceased’s name is Peter Bergmann. Or is it? Because everything “Peter” did while alive seemed shrouded in s
The Psychic Search for the Ark of the Covenant
May 13, 202645m
In 1988, a covert team operating within the Defense Intelligence Agency sought out the legendary Ark of the Covenant. Only, their search didn’t take them out in the field, Indiana Jones-style. Project Sun Streak sought o
Salem Witch Trials: The Dark Forces That Divided a Town
May 6, 202650m
The injustice and hysteria that defined the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 is so shocking, historians have spent centuries looking for an explanation. In reality, it was a perfect storm of tensions that led to the deaths of
The Superman Curse and the Death of George Reeves
Apr 29, 202645m
In the 1950s, Adventures of Superman dominated TV screens thanks to its star George Reeves. However, while the world loved him as Superman, George reportedly felt trapped in the role. According to the Hollywood rumor mil
The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer
Apr 22, 202639m
A man stumbles out of the Colorado wilderness in 1873. After his traveling party ran out of food in the dead of winter, he’s the only survivor. Except he looks surprisingly well-fed. Alfred Packer’s story of what became
The Secret Twin Study: Files Sealed Until 2065
Apr 15, 202650m
Does nature or nurture shape who we are? Does our personality come from our genes, or the environment we live in? Countless scientific studies on the subject have been published. But one such study – a collaboration betw
James Angleton: The Man Who Broke the CIA From the Inside
Apr 8, 202651m
James Angleton ran counterintelligence for the CIA for 20 years. His job was to find Soviet spies hiding inside Western intelligence. He was brilliant, obsessive, and almost certainly right that the threat of a mole was
False Flags: The Lusitania's Sinking
Apr 1, 202651m
In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed the Lusitania, sinking it off the Irish coast, and killing over 1000 people. The attack devastated the American public, and justified America’s entry into World War I. But rumors of a t
The Cash-Landrum Incident
Mar 25, 202639m
Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and Vickie’s grandson Colby claimed they encountered a diamond-shaped UFO that spit fire on their way home from B-I-N-G-O. They later suffered symptoms consistent with radiation exposure and f
JFK Jr.
Mar 18, 202659m
John F. Kennedy, Jr. was born into the spotlight and remained a public fixture until his untimely death at the age of 38. The NTSB concluded that John crashed his private plane – with his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law
Painted with Poison: The Radium Girls Cover-Up
Mar 11, 202649m
They called them the "ghost girls" – young women who glowed in the dark after painting watches with radium. The company told them it was safe. They knew it wasn't. When the women started dying, the cover-up began: forged
Priests vs. Presidents: Who Really Orchestrated the Lincoln Assassination?
Mar 4, 202646m
We’ve all heard the story of John Wilkes Booth firing a bullet in Ford’s Theater… but maybe you haven’t heard the theory he was a puppet, with his strings pulled by a much bigger organization. In the 1800s, a massively p
Silver Screen Stabbing: Did a Starlet Cover Up a Gangster's Murder?
Feb 25, 202648m
In 1958, movie star Lana Turner was trapped in an abusive relationship with mafia bodyguard Johnny Stompanato. Until her teenage daughter Cheryl Crane ended the couple’s last argument by fatally stabbing Johnny. But many
Did the Pope Cover Up His Son's Murder?
Feb 18, 202647m
When Juan Borgia died in 1497, his father, Pope Alexander VI, swore he’d find the killer. But just two weeks later, the Pope suddenly closed the case – without naming or punishing the murderer. The Pope might have covere
The Spymaster and the Exiled Queen: Was Mary Queen of Scots Framed?
Feb 11, 202654m
By the time she was 25, Mary, Queen of Scots had lost her thrones in two countries, France and Scotland. And officially, she was executed for conspiring to take a third throne: England’s. But was Mary naive enough to get
How do I pitch Conspiracy Theories as a podcast guest?
Conspiracy Theories has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their history audience.
Who is the host of Conspiracy Theories?
Conspiracy Theories is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under history (society) and has published 569 episodes.
How many episodes does Conspiracy Theories have?
Conspiracy Theories has published 569 episodes.
What topics does Conspiracy Theories cover?
Conspiracy Theories regularly covers history, society, culture. It sits in the history category, with a society focus.
Is it hard to get booked on Conspiracy Theories?
Conspiracy Theories is accessible for guests with genuine history expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Conspiracy Theories currently accepting guest pitches?
Conspiracy Theories hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are Conspiracy Theories episodes?
Episodes of Conspiracy Theories average 47 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
What guest credentials does Conspiracy Theories typically look for?
Our data rates Conspiracy Theories's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 9 days ago.