PODCAST · comedy
Conspiracy Realists
by Austin Harvey, Nick Sarnelli, and Gino Caputo
Do Reptilians rule over Earth from its hollow center? Or, is the Earth flat? Was Queen Elizabeth II a cannibal? Who is the Hat Man? Does Finland really exist?These are just a few of the questions that Austin Harvey, Nick Sarnelli, and Gino Caputo seek to answer. Join them as they dive into some of the world's most outrageous conspiracy theories and find out whether or not they have any legs to stand on.
Episodes
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029: Spontaneous Human Combustion
It's been a while! But we're back and ready to dive back into all of the strange conspiracy theories you can find out on the internet. This episode, Austin, Nick, and Gino talk about the strange phenomenon known as Spontaneous Human Combustion, including real cases that have been recorded...
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028: The OFFICIAL Cryptid Tournament
There are dozens of cryptids out there, but on this episode, Austin, Nick, and Gino put these cryptids to the test to determine, once and for all, who is the ultimate cryptid. Mothman vs. Chupacabra Mongolian Death Worm vs. the Jersey Devil Bigfoot vs. the Flatwoods Monster The Dover Demon vs.…
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027: The Methuen Water Demon, Slaughterhouse Canyon, and the 100 Steps Cemetery
We're back with another episode! This month, we're talking about three popular urban legends and the stories (or lack thereof) behind them: the Methuen Water Demon, a demon that might as well be a leaky pipe; Slaughterhouse Canyon, the story of a grieving mother who murdered her children; and the...
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026: The New World Order
The New World Order is a major talking point among many conspiracy circles, but what exactly is it? That's what Austin, Nick, and Gino set out to find out — and oh boy, this one's a doozy! Unsurprisingly, the New World Order conspiracy theory has anti-semitic roots deeply grounded in right-wing...
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025: Were These SATANIC RITUALS Hiding In Plain Sight!?
Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Ever tried yoga? Well, according to some people online, that means you've partaken in Satanic worship, so, congratulations. Follow us on Instagram and Threads - @theconspiracyrealists
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024: The Ariel School UFO Incident
In September 1994, more than 60 children at the Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe said that during recess, they watched as several silver flying discs landed in a nearby field and humanoid figures dressed all in black emerged. The "men" then spoke to the children telepathically, showing them visions...
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023: The Real Men In Black
Here come the Men In Black, Galaxy Rear-Enders — wait, what? That's right, we're back with another hot and steamy new episode for you. This week, we're talking about the Men In Black — but no, this isn't a film review. The real life Men In Black are much scarier than their movie counterparts,...
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022: Havana Syndrome, the Mysterious Illness Affecting US Government Employees
Whoa, whoa, whoa! It's been a solid 7 months since we last uploaded, but worry not because we are back. You'll notice in this recording that we say a few different times that it's only been three months since we last released an episode, and that's because we recorded this bad boy way back in...
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021: Are Giants Real? - The Kandahar Giant and The Big Grey Man of Scotland
This week, Nick and Austin look into the history of giants, from the legends of Ancient Greece and the Bible to modern day reports of giant humans in Kandahar and Scotland's Big Grey Man, to find out once and for all if giants might possibly still exist today. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter....
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020: Kanye Quest 3030 - A Cult Recruitment Tool
This week, Austin and Nick are back with a new theme song, new cover art, and a new conspiracy theory. Kanye Quest 3030 was a seemingly innocent fan game released by a user called Phenix in 2013, but two years later players would discover the dark hidden secrets behind the game's creation. Is…
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019: The Truth Behind The Roswell UFO Incident
After a brief 2-week hiatus, Austin and Nick are back to discuss the infamous Roswell, New Mexico UFO Incident. It may be one of the most well-known UFO cases of all time, but how much of it is true? Did little grey men actually crashland in the New Mexico desert, or was it just a weather balloon...
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018: The Most Haunted Bridges in America & The Legend of Jimmy C
Most of us have crossed a bridge at least once in our lives, but have you ever stopped to wonder if the restless souls of those who died on that bridge are still lurking about? Some bridges, it turns out, are meant to be avoided. This week, Austin Harvey and Nick Sarnelli take a look at some of...
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017: Edgar Allan Poe and The Mysterious Disappearance Of The Roanoke Colony
After a week-long hiatus, Austin and Nick are back! This week, Conspiracy Realists are taking a look at the mysterious circumstances around the death of famous author, Edgar Allan Poe. Did he drink himself to death? Was he mugged? Who was Reynolds? And why, on his deathbed, did Poe mutter the…
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016: Bat Bombs, Nuking the Moon, and Other Abandoned Government Projects
This week, Austin and Nick take a look at some of the weirdest, and dumbest, government-funded military projects that never made it to fruition. Featuring Bat Bombs, Digging Holes Under the Soviet Embassy, Acoustic Kitty, Nuking the Moon, and Scaring the Japanese With Fox Spirits! Follow us on...
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015: Why Do People Believe The Earth Is Flat?
This week, Nick and Austin try to understand the Flat Earth conspiracy theory. Emphasis on the word try. Also, don't try and build your own rocket to see if the Earth curves. Resources: Addiction Resources Mental Health Resources Come visit us at our blog! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or...
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014: Finland Doesn't Exist — a Reddit Conspiracy Theory
This week, we take a look at one of the strangest conspiracy theories out there: Finland doesn't exist. Is the idyllic country just a lie made up by the Soviets and the Japanese to cover up their covert fishing operation? What about other theories like Giraffes Don't Exist and Wyoming Doesn't...
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013: The Hat Man, The Shadow Figure Who Watches You Sleep
For years, people who have experienced sleep paralysis have reported seeing the same figure watching them: a silhouetted man, identifiable only by his wide-brimmed hat. Known as "The Hat Man," the figure has become something of a legend, but could this legend hint at something more? This week…
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012: Is "Japan's Atlantis" Really The Lost Continent of Mu?
On this week's episode, Austin and Nick travel across the Pacific Ocean and back in time 10,000 years to uncover the mystery surrounding Yonaguni Jima, a ziggurat-like stone structure found submerged off the coast of Yonaguni Island in Japan. While some naysayers believe the forms are natural…
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011: Chemicals Are Turning The Frogs Gay — The Episode 11 Spectacular!
They said we'd never make it, but we did! That's right, folks — 11 whole episodes. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Austin Harvey and Nick Sarnelli are joined by their good friend @caseycantdraw while Nick presents The Gauntlet: 11 conspiracy theories that didn't have quite enough to be…
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010: Was The "Wow!" Signal Discovered By Ohio State Researchers An Alien Message?
On August 15, 1977 volunteer researcher Jerry Ehman made a discovery at Ohio State's "Big Ear" satellite that would change his life — and potentially prove that extra terrestrial life is trying to contact humanity. Join Austin Harvey and Nick Sarnelli in their search for truth as they dive deep...
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009: The Mongolian Death Worm, The Ancient Cryptid That Spews Venom
The Conspiracy Realists are live from Austin's apartment (and then heavily edited for comedy's sake) in this episode all about the mysterious cryptid known as the Mongolian Death Worm, a 2-foot, sausage-like creature with venomous bile and razor-sharp teeth. Nick's got the evidence, but if we're...
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008: Truthism Pt. 2 — The Ultimate Incel Conspiracy Theory
Austin and Nick go over the changes Truthism.com made from 2006 to 2010 and beyond, including references to the Freemasons, the Illuminati, the fourth dimension, and a whole bunch of woman-hating misogyny. It's fun! Follow us on social media: Instagram — @TheConspiracyRealists Email us:...
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007: Truthism Pt. 1 — Reptilians Rule Over Us From Within the Hollow Earth
This week, the Conspiracy Realists dive into the Wayback Machine and unearths a conspiratorial gem from 2006: a shoddy old HTML site known as Truthism. Truthism tells the tale of the Anunnaki, reptilian aliens who rule over humanity from the center of the Hollow Earth (AKA the Inner Earth) and…
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006: "The Egg" — A Device That Led To Interdimensional Travel in the Pine Barrens
This week, Nick and Austin Head back to New Jersey's Pine Barrens to investigate another strange conspiracy — that exiled scientists created a device they called "The Egg" to transport themselves to another dimension where humanity does not exist. Could this be a possible explanation as to the…
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005: Solving the Mystery Behind Mystery Hill AKA America's Stonehenge
In Salem, New Hampshire, there exists a hill so mysterious it was named Mystery Hill. The mountain is covered in strange rock monoliths and a deep, underground maze-like cave system. However, it was later renamed America's Stonehenge due to its similarities to the other peculiar rock structure....
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004: The Truth Behind The Lavender Town Syndrome Creepypasta
The original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green supposedly contained a song — the Lavender Town theme — with frequencies so high and unpleasant that it drove children to commit suicide. Or did they? While the story makes for an interesting, spooky Creepypasta, it also reignited the…
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003: Did CERN Create a Black Hole that Swallowed the Earth in 2012?
In 2012, researchers from CERN discovered the Higgs Boson particle, a particle they said is "crucial to the stability of the universe." If something were to destabilize the particle, it would open a black hole that swallowed us up, leaving us in a dark, empty void. Unless... we exist in a...
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001: Was Queen Elizabeth II a CANNIBAL!?
Everyone knows Queen Elizabeth II. She's been the head of the English monarchy for 70 years, and she shows no signs of quitting. But how does the Queen retain her youthful vitality at such an old age? Is the Queen hiding a dark secret beneath her regal facade? A secret that involves... human…
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Do Reptilians rule over Earth from its hollow center? Or, is the Earth flat? Was Queen Elizabeth II a cannibal? Who is the Hat Man? Does Finland really exist?These are just a few of the questions that Austin Harvey, Nick Sarnelli, and Gino Caputo seek to answer. Join them as they dive into some of the world's most outrageous conspiracy theories and find out whether or not they have any legs to stand on.
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