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The Rabbit Hole: Conspiracy Theories
Hosted by Danielle Mercy · EN
All about conspiracy theories, follow me down the rabbit hole. This show will test your beliefs and give you new perspectives. Whether you know the conspiracy theory, or you're just now learning about them, we will cover all the angles so you are never left in the dark.
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Inside the Psychedelic Revolution | with Zappy Zapolin
May 2500:59:54Tap to summarizePsychedelics are becoming one of the biggest conversations in mental health, healing, and personal transformation — but where do you even begin?In this episode, I sit down with Zappy Zapolin, a leading voice in the psychedelic movement and a trusted guide in the wellness and healing space. Zappy has helped educate countless people on transformational psychedelic journeys and the potential benefits of plant medicine, consciousness expansion, and alternative healing practices.We dive into:• How to safely begin a psychedelic journey• What to look for in a guide or facilitator• The connection between psychedelics and mental health• Healing, transformation, and personal growth• The future of psychedelics in mainstream wellnessWhether you're curious about psychedelics, exploring healing modalities, or just want to better understand the movement growing around mental health and consciousness, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.#Psychedelics #MentalHealth #Healing #Wellness #PlantMedicine #Consciousness #SelfHealing #Podcastwww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Bonus: Dani on DCP
May 2101:00:08Tap to summarizeScientists are disappearing. Some are found dead under bizarre circumstances. Others vanish without a trace. And the deeper you dig, the stranger it gets. In this episode, Oli is joined by Dani from the Rabbit Hole Conspiracy Theories to unravel the growing mystery surrounding missing scientists, suspicious deaths, UFO connections, underground civilizations, remote viewing, NASA conspiracies, Project Stargate, the moon, and the terrifying possibility that something far bigger is happening behind the scenes. From Amy Eskridge and the DART asteroid project to Missing 411 cases and theories about “under people” living beneath the Earth, this conversation spirals into some of the darkest and weirdest corners of modern conspiracy culture. Are governments silencing scientists?Are aliens involved?Or is humanity being watched from somewhere much closer than space? This one gets wild.Daily Conspiracy Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0XC8TSFJsmWBH4oPHO3cns?si=761e8535cf464fc4www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Missing & Dead Scientists
May 1301:01:30Tap to summarizeWith 14 U.S. scientists missing or dead—and the number growing—what is really going on? And it’s not just happening here. Scientists around the world are vanishing under mysterious and often unexplained circumstances. Is this coincidence… or something much bigger?In this episode, we’re diving deep down the rabbit hole to examine a disturbing pattern connecting some of the brightest minds in fields like nuclear science, aerospace engineering, plasma physics, and advanced propulsion. From sudden deaths ruled as suicides, to disappearances without a trace, to cases that never received proper investigation—there are far too many questions and not nearly enough answers.We start with plasma physicist Amy Eskridge, whose work in experimental propulsion and anti-gravity research was as groundbreaking as it was controversial. Before her death in 2022, Amy claimed she was being surveilled, targeted, and threatened—recording videos detailing what she believed were attacks using advanced technology. Her death was ruled a suicide, but her own words tell a much more unsettling story.From there, we explore a growing list of scientists and researchers—many tied to NASA, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and other high-level institutions—who have died suddenly or disappeared entirely. Some had no known health issues. Others left behind no evidence, no trace, no explanation. A few were on the verge of publishing sensitive research or speaking publicly about what they knew.As we connect the dots, patterns begin to emerge:• Links to classified research and defense programs• Overlaps between institutions and individuals• Sudden deaths with little transparency• Disappearances that defy logicWe also examine several theories:– Are foreign adversaries targeting scientists for what they know?– Is the U.S. government silencing those who get too close to sensitive truths?– Could this be tied to suppressed technologies like advanced propulsion or fusion energy?– Or does this go even deeper… into the realm of UAPs, secret space programs, or something beyond our current understanding?This episode doesn’t claim to have all the answers—but it raises serious questions that deserve attention.www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Are Public Schools Failing Our Kids? | Inside the Failure Factory
May 1100:34:18Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Dani sits down with investigative journalist and author Chris Papst to uncover what’s really happening inside one of America’s most heavily funded — yet lowest-performing — public school systems.Chris is the author of Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future, a deeply researched exposé that raises serious questions about accountability, funding, and the future of public education in the United States.Baltimore City Public Schools serves over 76,000 students across more than 150 schools and programs, with a staggering $1.7 billion budget in 2024. Yet despite this level of funding, only about 10% of students are proficient in math. So… what’s going on?In this episode, we dive into:• How Baltimore City Public Schools first caught Chris’s attention• What shocked him most during his investigation• How grades and graduation metrics may be manipulated• The truth about “ghost students” and how they impact funding• Why massive budgets don’t always translate to student success• Questions around equity, accountability, and systemic failure• Warning signs parents should watch for in their own school systemsThis conversation pulls back the curtain on a system that affects tens of thousands of students — and raises bigger questions about education across the country.🎧 Tune in now and decide for yourself: Is this mismanagement, systemic failure, or something deeper?📚 Check out Chris Papst’s book: Failure Factoryhttps://www.sunburypress.com/collections/all-books/products/failure-factory?variant=43575891099741👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy diving down the rabbit hole with us.#Podcast #Education #Baltimore #FailureFactory #SchoolSystem #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicEducationwww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Selena Gomez
May 600:40:29Tap to summarizeToday’s episode dives deep into the life, career, and controversies surrounding Selena Gomez — from her early beginnings as a child star to her rise as a global icon… and the darker theories that follow her story.We start at the beginning — her childhood in Texas, growing up with a young mother, and landing her first role on Barney & Friends. From there, we trace her rapid rise through Disney fame with Wizards of Waverly Place, her transition into music, and her evolution into one of the biggest names in entertainment.But this episode doesn’t stop at the surface.We also explore:Her health struggles, including her battle with Lupus and kidney transplantThe pressures of growing up in HollywoodHer high-profile, on-again/off-again relationship with Justin BieberConnections to influential circles, including the Kardashian family and Hillsong ChurchThen… we go deeper.This episode breaks down some of the most talked-about internet theories surrounding Selena’s life, including:The 2017 “clone replacement” theorySpeculation surrounding her kidney transplantRumors involving elite circles and hidden agendasThe controversial claims tied to her relationship historywww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Connecting Dark Secrets - Austin Wade Picard
May 401:47:17Tap to summarizeFrom the French Revolution to the Epstein files, it shouldn't surprise you that everything is connected. Austin does such a great job with his research and connecting everything together.https://open.spotify.com/show/7DKAKrUJFOnDoJ4s1H2Jik?si=66e3f6081b074818www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →The Bush Dynasty Part 2: Power, War and Influence
Apr 2901:13:15Tap to summarizeStep into the shadows of power and influence as we explore one of America’s most prominent political dynasties—the Bush family. In this episode, we dive deep into the theories, controversies, and hidden connections that have fueled decades of speculation.From the secretive halls of Yale’s Skull and Bones society to alleged intelligence ties and backdoor dealings, this rabbit hole uncovers claims of elite networks shaping global events behind the scenes. We examine the Business Plot, Cold War intelligence operations, and the murky overlap between oil, politics, and power.We also explore controversial narratives surrounding the Iran-Contra scandal, the Gulf War, and the War on Terror—connecting dots between government decisions, global conflicts, and the figures at the center of it all. Along the way, we touch on lesser-known and more speculative theories, from covert CIA operations to rumored occult influences tied to the family’s inner circle.www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Kava: The Truth Behind the Calm with Morgan Smith
Apr 2701:03:47Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Dani sits down with Morgan Smith, founder of Kalm with Kava, to unpack the truth about one of the most misunderstood drinks in the world—kava.Used for centuries across the South Pacific, especially in places like Fiji, kava is more than just a beverage—it’s a ritual, a social experience, and for many, a natural way to relax without losing mental clarity. But as kava has made its way into Western culture, it’s also picked up controversy, misconceptions, and even a few conspiracies along the way.Morgan shares his personal journey discovering kava, what led him to build one of the most recognized kava companies, and what people get completely wrong about it.https://kalmwithkava.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kalm_with_kava/https://www.youtube.com/user/KalmwithKavawww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →The Bush Dynasty Part 1: The Rise to Power
Apr 2200:47:45Tap to summarizeSometimes, to understand the present… you have to dig into the past.In this episode, we’re going deep down the rabbit hole into one of the most powerful and influential political dynasties in American history—the Bush family. From their roots in the American Revolution to their rise through industry, finance, secret societies, and ultimately the presidency, this is a story filled with legacy, connections, and questions.We trace the Bush lineage through generations—exploring their ties to early American movements, elite institutions like Yale, powerful families like the Rockefellers and Harrimans, and pivotal moments in U.S. history. From Samuel P. Bush’s role in wartime industry… to Prescott Bush’s connections in banking and politics… to the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush—this family’s influence runs deep.But this is just the foundation.This episode focuses on the history—the documented timeline, the relationships, and the rise to power. In the next episode, we’ll take it even further… into the theories, controversies, and unanswered questions surrounding the Bush dynasty.👀 Follow me down the rabbit hole.www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →The Hidden Atrocities of the Pacific War | WWII’s Darkest Secrets
Apr 2000:54:14Tap to summarizeWhat really happened in the Pacific theater of World War II… and why do we hear so little about it?In this episode, Dani is joined by historian and researcher Jenny Chan, founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. Jenny’s work focuses on uncovering overlooked and suppressed histories from the Pacific Asian theater of World War II—stories that rarely make it into mainstream history books.Jenny shares her personal journey into researching wartime atrocities and explains why so many of these events remained hidden for decades. Together, we dive into one of the most shocking tragedies of the war—the sinking of the Arisan Maru—a devastating disaster that killed more American POWs than almost any other maritime tragedy in U.S. history.We also revisit the horrifying experiments conducted by Unit 731, the secret biological and chemical warfare program of the Imperial Japanese Army, and discuss why the full truth about these crimes remained buried for so long.https://www.pacificatrocities.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@PacificFrontUntoldwww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
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