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Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD

by Ood, Sage, Leon and Richard!

Four curious Canadians venture into the darkest, most misunderstood, or contentious areas of our reality. Real life lore from the mouths of Ood, Sage, Leon, and Richard.Pack a bowl, join the cult, put us in your ears!

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  1. Case #236: PISS

    An unavoidable follow-up to our poop episode, here, Arthur guides us through a river of PISS. What high end product is forged in piss? Can Aged urine cure insomnia? How do mice pee? Does a kidney stone gather moss? All these questions and more will be answered today. On ovpod. Subscribe to US!...

  2. Case #235: Formula One Racing

    Remember, if a loophole in a rule exists, it was put there to gain leads one second at a time. Formula One is a world wide, single seat, engineering arms race to build the highest performing racecars on earth. Hear a basic coverage of the sport and its scandals! Subscribe to US! Apple:...

  3. Case #234: Real Life Vampires

    In Ages past, in the long long ago, humanity used to believe in cannibalistic demon men that preyed on the bodies of men. Too bad things haven't changed very much. Join Richard Bigly has he leads the ovpod crew through the bloody history of preying on the bodies of the vulnerable. Subscribe to…

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  4. Case #233: Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303

    A flight where the pilots seemingly decided to make every wrong choice available to them, including literally forgetting to put down the landing gear. Hear every wrong choice made as told by Richard bigly to the OVPOD crew!

  5. Case #231: Our Shittiest Episode

    Have you ever contemplated the PSI of a penguin anus? How does panda poop become rocket fuel? What is a babies first poop called? What animal does Black Ivory Coffee travel through the colon of? Can we clone cavemen from cavemen shit? Learn the answer to all these questions and more, with our...

  6. Case #230: Deepfakes Part Deux

    Richard's gone mad, he's deep faked the other hosts! Listen and explore how far Artificially generated media has come in the years since our first Deepfakes episode. Experience Artificially generated Darth Vader, Val Kilmer, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , Mumdani, Bigfoot, Biblical Jonah, and Morgan...

  7. Case #229: Extremes of The Universe

    The Universe has a way of making you feel insignificant, especially in today's cosmic episode. Today we cover The Biggest, The Coldest, The Hottest, and The Fastest things in The Known Universe. Along the way, we will learn about Wolf-Rayet Stars, Cold Atom Labs, The Big Rip, 3400 miles of Dingo...

  8. Case #227: The Timiskaming Canoe Tragedy

    In 1978, 27 teenage boys embarked on a three week canoe trip, organized by the Canadian boarding school they attended. The adults with them were untrained, the equipment used was inadequate, and as a result, only 15 of the boys would return from this trip. -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at...

  9. Case #226: Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701

    Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701

  10. Case #225: Aviation Milestones

    First, Fastest, First Accross, First death, Rockets, Helicopters and G forces O my!

  11. Case #224: Strange New Worlds

    Experience a journey through planets from outside our solar system. Strange new worlds lightyears from home!

  12. Case #223: Eugen Steinach ; The Sex Cleric

    Hear Arthur and the Ovpod Crew dive into the life and research of Eugen Steinach. A revolutionary sex scientist that experimented with Guinea Pig testicles and rejuvenation potions for the betterment of mankind. -Sponsored by-Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod https://www.ovpod.ca/…

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  13. Case #222: Sovereign Citizens; Pseudo-Law Word-Fu

    Today, we dive into a group of people that believe their interpretation of the law, based on misunderstanding and complete fabrication, trumps the actual Legal system

  14. Case #221: Spicy Connections III - Revenge of the Pith

    Oops we did it again, we burned our mouths, and learned a few things, oh baby baby

  15. Case #220: Earths Largest Natural Explosions

    Here it is, part 3 of EXPLOSIONS. The first was biggest non-nuclear explosions, the second was biggest nuclear explosions, now, the big mac daddy explosions. The bottom of the list in todays episode STARTS at four times the energy of the biggest Bomb humanity ever built. So stay tuned for…

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  16. Case #219: Animal Dicks

    For the first time in the history of the internet, OVPOD covers dicks in the animal kingdom without making a single Knot joke! Bee Boners, Wasp Wieners, Snake Shafts, Barnacle Bits, Duck Dicks, Hyena Hot Dogs, Nautilus Knobs, FlatWorm Phallus and More!

  17. Case #218: Jared Leto's Rock Band Cult

    Case #218: Jared Leto's Rock Band Cult Classification: [History] Apparently the worst itteration of the Joker is attempting to start a cult from the fanbase of his Rock Band. Lets look into that

  18. Case #217: Nazi Sea Monkeys

    Classification: [History] You read that correctly. Today, we dive into the surprisingly dark secret hidden behind brine shrimp

  19. Case #216: The Birth and Death of Capitalism

    Case #216: The Birth and Death of Capitalism Classification: [History] Today, on ovpod, we look at where capitalism was born, and go on to discuss where it may go to die. Topics Mentioned: French Revolution, feudalism, capitalism, open field, landlord, socialism, unions, unionization, labour rights,

  20. Case #215: Hell Houses; Halloween Indoctrination

    Occultae Veritatis Podcast Case #215: Hell Houses; Halloween Indoctrination While many people enjoy Halloween as a time for costumes, treats, and fun, some fundamentalist Christians use it as a chance to create 'Hell Houses' instead of Haunted Houses. In these places, they aim to frighten and...

  21. Case #214: The Ghost Train of St. Louis

    In the small Canadian village of St. Louis, a local legend has attracted attention for decades. At one time a train ran through tracks just north of the town prior to being removed in the early 2000s. De-spite the tracks not being there, legends say the train in spectral form still runs on the...

  22. Case #213: Lake Monsters around the World; From Jamacia to Japan

    We are back at it again for ovpod Halloween 2023. 10 more countries, 10 more lake monsters to talk about. The River Mumma, The Ahuitzotl, The Kilopilopitsofy, The Lusca. The Kappa and more will be explored and talked about! -Sponsored by-Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod...

  23. Case #212: The Catskills Crone

    Case #212: The Catskills Crone Classification: [Mystery} Join host Richard Bigly on a spine-tingling journey deep into the heart of the Catskill Mountains as he unravels the eerie legend of "The Catskills Crone." In this chilling episode, discover the mysterious wooden doll that has sent shivers...

  24. Case #211: Colleen Ballinger & The Ukulele Apology

    Colleen Ballinger, likely known better as her persona Miranda Sings, has recently responded to a flurry of serious allegations with a condescending song played on a tiny stringed instrument. What could have possibly led this event? What exactly is she accused of? Is this the worst apology video…

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  25. Case #210: What if Humans disappeared?

    Early one morning, Richard Bigly, and every other human on earth, simply disappear. This is where the story starts. What happens to humanity's pets, buildings, satellites, concrete, kitchen sinks, plastic nightstands, livestock, crops? Hear how long it takes for earth to erase humanity's…

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  26. Case #209: Queer in Care

    Classification: [Healthcare) Today, a hidden and forgotten progressive issue is revealed and discussed. The phenomena of Queer people being forced back into the closet as they enter long term care. Gay relationships are ended, identities are erased, and out and proud people are shamed into…

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  27. Case #208: Picking a Bone with Bones

    Classification: [Law + Justice) Incredibly Learned man Merg lends us his expertise analysing Crime Scene Investigation television. In particular, the Forensic Anthropology crime procedural, Bones. Can you simulate exactly how a bone would break? Would lab technicians stage beetle fight clubs?…

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  28. Case #207: 69 Things You're Wrong About

    Viking Helmets didn't have horns, Strawberries aren't berries, and Thomas Crapper didnt invent the toilet. These are among the 69 things you are personally wrong about and need to be corrected on. Today, on Ovpod, we "Well Actually" until the cows come home! -Sponsored by-Our Patrons at...

  29. Case #206: Spicy Connections II - Attack of the Chilli

    Occultae Veritatis Podcast Case #206: Spicy Connections II - Attack of the Chilli Leon is back with the second installment of their fact filled trip between seemingly unrelated subjects. This episode, we jump from potatoes, to pilot Gary Powers, to rocket nozzles, to The Ice Age, to The Andes...

  30. Case #205: Pine Gap: Global Spying Down Under

    Classification: History Journey into the heart of Pine Gap, the clandestine CIA military base nestled deep within the Australian outback. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the base's role in global surveillance, intelligence gathering, and the conspiracies that swarm it...

  31. Case #204: Harvey Milk

    Case #204: Harvey Milk Harvey Milk was many things, the first openly gay person in public office, a martyr, a leader, a symbol, and he even had darkness worth scrutinizing. Join OVpod as we talk about this complicated Icon.

  32. Case #203: Aimo's Methamphetamine Odyssey

    Classification: History This episode has it all, war, skiing, Meth, Finnish men, and adventures in the forest. Hear the tale of the man who took enough stimulants to fuel 30 grown men and escaped the Soviets!

  33. Case #202: The Monster of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan

    Case #202: The Monster of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada has a long history of "monster" sightings. Scaring grandmothers and grandchildren alike for over a century. Today we talk to the man who has taken it upon himself to document every story about the Turtle Lake...

  34. Case #201: Cold War; Canada's High Arctic Relocation

    Classification: [History] In 1950s, the Cold War was heating up, and Canada was desperate to protect its Northern Territories. The solution was to forcibly relocate indigenous people to the far north without proper food or shelter to act as human flagpoles. Join Ovpod today as we tell the…

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  35. Case #200: The Murder of Matthew Graville

    Classification: [Crime] Matthew Graville was murdered by his half brother Jeffrey Vogelsberg. Compared to people without disabilities, people with disabilities are more likely to be murdered by their family members and caregivers. Today, on OVpod, we tell Matthew's story and talk about this...

  36. Case #199: Biggest Nuclear Explosions of All Time

    Classification: [History] We start the list of biggest nukes with a few honorable mentions, suitcase nukes, backpack nukes, and nukes stolen from Bethesda games. The we get into the meat of the episode, the top 10 most powerful nuclear weapons ever detonated by humanity. From Ivy Mike to Tsar...

  37. Case #198: Becoming Death; The Birth of Nukes

    Case #198: Becoming Death; The Birth of Nukes Classification: [History] Our layman's introduction to nuclear weapons. How exactly do they "detonate"? What occurred in the $2 Billion-dollar Top Secret "Manhattan Project"? What is the anatomy of a nuclear explosion? And just what would happen if a...

  38. Case #197: Invisible Illnesses "You Don't Look Sick"

    Case #197: Invisible Illnesses "You Don't Look Sick" Classification: [Healthcare] This Episode OVPOD talks about a group of Illnesses that are Invisible. The people who have these Invisible Illnesses may look healthy, but in reality, are sick. From Mental Illness to Multiple sclerosis, from…

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  39. Case #196: The True Meaning of Christmas

    Ft Guest Host Miriam Delirium Christmas wasn't found in a box, a bag, or a stocking. Christmas was found in one dude's sarcastic fan fiction. Today, we uncover the true origins of Christmas. From Roman Saturnalia Festivals, to the Puritans making Christmas illegal, to the birth of the…

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  40. Case #195:Blizzard; World's Worst Gaming Company

    Ft Guest Host @Papa_BrayD Activision Blizzard, the gaming company behind Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Diablo and more, became infamous in 2021 when accusations of employee abuse and exploitation went public. Drunk executives raiding employee workstations, the theft of...

  41. Case #194: Alleged Abuses at Legacy Christian Academy

    Case #194: Alleged Abuses at Legacy Christian Academy The Legacy Christian Academy is a church-run private school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Formerly known as Christian Center Academy, LCA has close associations with the church it shares a building with, Mile Two Church. Allegations of...

  42. *PATREON PREVIEW* OVpod Bloopers and Outakes

    Here is a preview of our Patreon Bonus content that came out nearly a year ago. A collection of bloopers and outakes

  43. The Murder of Neil Stonechild Omnibus

    OVpod's original four episodes about The Murder of Neil Stonechild released as 4-hour episode. Hear us cover this murder at the hands of our local police department, and the lack of justice that has happened since

  44. Case #193: Legendary Lore and Modern Media

    Classification: [History] Guest Presenter Rocky takes us on a journey of Myths, Legends, and Game Of Thrones commentary. We learn about ancient Greek and Roman mythology and learn how modern media still reflects ancient myths like a polished mirror -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at...

  45. Case #192: The Huronia Institution; 133 Years of Abuse

    Case #192: The Huronia Institution; 133 Years of Abuse Classification: [History] Guest Presenter She-Wolf tells us about a Controversial Canadian institution that had operated for over 133 years. Opening in 1875 as "Orillia Asylum for Idiots and Feeble-Minded", it has become infamous for the…

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  46. Case #191: Lesser-Known Lake Monsters; Australia to North Korea

    Case #191: Lesser-Known Lake Monsters; Australia to North Korea Classification: [Cryptozoology] Every country on earth has at least one legend of a beast lurking in its lakes and rivers. Today on ovpod, we take a world tour exploring lesser-known lake monsters. From Italy's Lariosauro to Kenya's...

  47. Case #190: The Demon Core; 14 Pounds of Plutonium

    Classification: [History] The Demon Core was destined to become the third nuclear bomb dropped on Japan, but it was never used. Its destiny for death lived on regardless. Hear guest presenter Misfit tell the story of a 14-pound sphere of plutonium and the disasters it created in two scientific...

  48. Case #189: Mummification and European Thievery

    Classification: [History] Mummies are human corpses that were prevented from decaying. Some mummies are naturally formed, such as the bog mummies of Europe, others were deliberately formed, such as the famous Egyptian Mummies. Today, we talk about all things mummies, including the goddam…

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About this show

Four curious Canadians venture into the darkest, most misunderstood, or contentious areas of our reality. Real life lore from the mouths of Ood, Sage, Leon, and Richard.Pack a bowl, join the cult, put us in your ears!

Hosted by

Ood, Sage, Leon and Richard!

Produced by Brandon Gerbig

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD have?

Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD has 292 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 26, 2026.

What is Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD about?

Four curious Canadians venture into the darkest, most misunderstood, or contentious areas of our reality. Real life lore from the mouths of Ood, Sage, Leon, and Richard.Pack a bowl, join the cult, put us in your ears!

How often does Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD release new episodes?

Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD publishes every two weeks, based on its 292 episodes since October 2017.

Who hosts Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD?

Occultae Veritatis Podcast - OVPOD is created and hosted by Ood, Sage, Leon and Richard!.
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