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Everyday Conspiracy Theories

These are NOT the full-fat conspiracies that give conspiracy theorists a bad name.They're the wholesome, laughable, thought-provoking and largely plagiarised observations about stuff you encounter everyday.Like suspiciously magnified seafood cabinets that make your prawns look bigger. T-shirts secretly designed by optometrists to coax you into new glasses, and something about feminine hygiene products that we probably shouldn't go into here.Your hosts, Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman, promise to bring you brisk new episodes every Tuesday -- until they are cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    WHAT?

    What's the BIG announcement Mena makes at the end of this ep? And is this the ultimate Everyday Conspiracy Theory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who do Self Help books really help?

    Crayons for adults, Metallic paint for cars and an engineering problem that has escalated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why have Voice Notes suddenly exploded?

    Our new favourite communication mode, not-so-crazy celebrity names, and waiters pushing “specials”.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are we doing a Q&A episode?

    Would we continue the podcast if one of us died? What's Seans favourite ECT of all time? (Mena hates it)In this special episode we answer the questions put to us by our ECTeasers (collective noun for a group of ECT listeners)The questions you've always wanted to know about your favourite podcast are not answered on this episode of your second favourie podcast.No prizes for guessing Mena's handed Sean the keys to the computer to write the notes for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who is making our playlist go all Gaga?

    Double crossing music platforms, sneaky salami packages, and booby trap olives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    I thought you said you wouldn't talk about vaccines?

    We 'vax lyrical' about cat jabs, shopping centre bangers, and sneaky product placement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What's the real reason formals take place in Term 1?

    The mega-industry cashing in on high school formals, and the trap to watch out for on CarSales.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are my Zoom calls still so sketchy?

    Video calls from the 2000s, the 'shocking' changes to modern play equipment, and a blast from the past: Weird Al Yankovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Sean Craig Murphy is Redundant

    In this special episode of the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast, there are no ECTs and no limits.Mena Soliman talks to his friend and co-host, Sean Craig Murphy, about his shock redundancy and what comes next after a 42-year career in radio.How did he feel the moment he found out? How is he processing the news? And why does he say it feels "like watching your own funeral"?Please enjoy the candid and intimate discussion in this ECT Bonus Episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What makes MAFS a raging success?

    The dirty secrets behind trashy TV, and the dodgy car park tactic costing you money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are leftovers always leftover?

    Too much food too little time, to trick the radio audience, and suspicious salad games too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Are cops encouraging us to jaywalk?

    Crossing the line with the law, stealing from the mafia, and questioning the Fringe Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    You call this a 50th anniversary episode?

    Due to popular demand, we brought back The Roast to mark our 50th* episode! We take this moment to compare the highlights and low-lights of our ECT journey so far. There's some ribbing, there's some poking, but—thank goodness—there are no audio flashbacks. Enjoy your meal!*Actually it's 50+1, because we never meet a deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What did Larry Emdur do to win a Gold Logie?

    The bizarre ECT about a quiz show favourite, your smart phone's dumb keyboard, and trying not to get fired while questioning HR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why do men wear the pants (with big pockets)?

    We are joined by Tamara and Shanelle from The Beautiful Nightmare podcast, who came to graciously thank us for accepting their trophy at the Australian Podcast Awards.Oh, and to some discuss ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings.A special double length episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Is Kmart too good to be true?

    Kmart tactics that bedazzle, art galleries that embezzle, and the pimple-popping myth that left us frazzled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are work meetings so damn long?

    The secret reason managers call long meetings, and the phone feature that's more “fright” than “flight”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What's in the secret recipe of a Bunnings sausage?

    The sneaky sausage ingredient found at your local Bunnings, and the (alleged) cause of ECT's success uncovered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    A New Year Wish

    We want to thank our listeners across Australia and the World for making our first year the best year we could have imagined! Your loyalty and participation have made the podcast what it is. We'll be back in 2025 with more of your favourite ECTs, and a handful of new surprises. Stay safe, (enjoy the back catalogue), and see you in the New Year 🎉See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What's the real reason behind product recalls?

    Sketchy product recalls, the suspicious rise of white cookware, and mobile detection black spots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why does it matter how many Weet Bix I do?

    The soggy secret behind Australia's national cereal, the cricketer who knew too much, and the little tweak making big bucks for Big Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who is the evil genius behind Elf on the Shelf?

    Toys designed to spy, a parent's Yuletide lie, and the Christmas sales that get you twice. An ECT Christmas Special!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why does it rain after I wash my car?

    The secret additive in car wash soap, the tech that COVID rebuilt, and a confession from your hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    When did roadworks become so glamorous?

    Roadside catwalks, secret fireworks, and shopping trolleys with benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who are loyalty cards really rewarding?

    The free coffees you never get, the coin flip conspiracy you won't forget, and the EV driver's ultimate regret. -- If you enjoy these topics, check out the ECT back catalogue. You'll find a juicy motoring conspiracy in "When did cars become pokie machines?" and another crooked cafe con in "Why are the smallest cafes the most popular?". Listen, memorise and share them at your next dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS: How can I pretend I've heard every episode?

    There's a lot of buzz around Everyday Conspiracy Theories at the moment, and if you're new: welcome! It's not too late to board the ECT bandwagon. You could play our entire back catalogue (which we'd love), or you could take the expressway with this 12 minute 'best of'. By listening to this episode, you will: • Learn what an ECT is• Come up with your own (which you'll preferably give to us), and• Join the masses who listen every week. In today's micro-dose episode we discuss Fake ID'ing, dodgy hotel WiFi, LinkedIn, shrinking hands and 'free range' eggs. If you like the show, recommend it to a friend. If you don't, recommend it to an enemy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why do supermarkets love online shoppers?

    Shopping cart charlatans, pillow traps, and Hungry Panda's secret surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why do I suddenly look old?

    Collagen infestation, animal shrinkflation, and locksmith collaboration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are flights deliberately being delayed?

    The business lounge gouge, weather app traps, and Sean's smoking gun finally revealed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What's the real reason we got nominated for a podcast award?

    Awards night secrets, the daylight savings scam, and special guest, AFL legend Andrew Jarman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What is Nicole Kidman's super power?

    Team Tom vs Team Nicole, enviro-friendly whitewashing, and Canva's dark past. ECT Update We are so proud to have been nominated for our third podcasting award in this our first year. We are finalists in the blockbuster Entertainment category of the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards. We couldn't have achieved this without your ongoing support; by listening and sharing the show with your friends/enemies. (Oh, and by giving us all your 'award-winning' fodder!) Winners are announced in late-November 2024, but we already feel like winners. If you're new here, welcome! And please enjoy our 'award-winning back catalogue' - can we say that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who is really calling me?

    Double jeopardy spam callers, and the frightening Fat Cat conspiracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Does coffee taste better from plastic?

    We blow the lids off coffee cups, and crack into "fortune" cookies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why did the mullet really make a comeback?

    Business in the front, party in the back, Kardashians on the bottom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    How many times did you go to the loo today?

    Toilet surveillance and hot water clock watchers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are there never any forks at work?

    In this special edition workplace-themed episode, we deep dive on office cutlery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Should we really separate whites from colours?

    Billion dollar bird poo, viral Milo, and the great laundry lie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What is really causing airline turbulence?

    Lies in the sky and whiskey business in the music industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What's made heart emojis so popular?

    Yoga mats, oodies and rogue tradies. Plus, 👍vs❤️: The Great Emoji Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What the hell are Ben and Liam doing here?

    John West, Netflix, and Adam Sandler. It's the Everyday Conspiracy Theories that Ben and Liam reject, that make this show the best. Featuring Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    I'm new here. What is this award-winning show?

    Welcome, stranger! If you've haven't heard an episode of Everyday Conspiracy Theories yet, start here. This little 'flashback harp' episode will get you up to speed on what we're about. Bandwagons, ho! Thank you for supporting us by listening and sharing. If you like the show, please invite a friend... we need their content.About the Awards Six months after debuting, we are very proud to say that ECT has won industry recognition. We received the "Best Host or Presenter/s of the Year" award of the 2024 RadioToday Australia/NZ Podcast Awards. ECT was also acknowledged as a finalist in the "Best Society and Culture Podcast" category. These are tremendous honours and we are excited to say we have plenty of award-winning nonsense in store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who’s cooking up these tasty restaurant names?

    Fishy restaurant branding, vacuums that suck, and covert wrestling propaganda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What has your physio done for you lately?

    Stretching muscles and the truth; plus, the tactic that makes you upgrade your TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Where did you find this audio!?

    We call this the "21st birthday" episode. It's nostalgic, awkward and 99% conspiracy free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    When did cars become pokie machines?

    Highway gambling and delicate tissue handling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why have supermarkets quietly changed meat packaging?

    Meat: beige is the new red; and, a couple of recent ECTs explained by experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    How do we really know if eggs are free range?

    Unpacking the lies of Big Farmer, an op shop racket, and the tiny devices making big waves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Is the panda narrative as black and white as it seems?

    Dubious claims about panda conservation, and a Hamish Blake OAM conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Who says we need to drink '2 litres of water' a day?

    Water, wine and bubble tea: three drinks on trial. Plus, a conspiracy denier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Why are the smallest cafes the most popular?

    Shrinking cafes, angry drivers, and the secret lives of Sean Craig Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

These are NOT the full-fat conspiracies that give conspiracy theorists a bad name.They're the wholesome, laughable, thought-provoking and largely plagiarised observations about stuff you encounter everyday.Like suspiciously magnified seafood cabinets that make your prawns look bigger. T-shirts secretly designed by optometrists to coax you into new glasses, and something about feminine hygiene products that we probably shouldn't go into here.Your hosts, Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman, promise to bring you brisk new episodes every Tuesday -- until they are cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sean Craig Murphy & Mena Soliman

Produced by Sean Craig Murphy

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What is Everyday Conspiracy Theories about?

These are NOT the full-fat conspiracies that give conspiracy theorists a bad name.They're the wholesome, laughable, thought-provoking and largely plagiarised observations about stuff you encounter everyday.Like suspiciously magnified seafood cabinets that make your prawns look bigger. T-shirts...

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