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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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Aleister Crowley
Apr 1500:55:47Tap to summarizeAleister Crowley was called “the wickedest man in the world.” But was he just an eccentric occultist… or something far more influential?In this episode, we explore the strange and controversial life of Aleister Crowley—from his strict religious upbringing to his obsession with ritual magic, secret societies, and the founding of his occult philosophy, Thelema.Along the way, we’ll look at the conspiracies that surround him:• Did he secretly work as a spy for British intelligence during World War I?• Did his teachings influence powerful figures like rocket scientist Jack Parsons and L. Ron Hubbard?• And why does his influence keep showing up in modern music and pop culture—from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin?Some believe Crowley was simply a controversial mystic. Others believe he was connected to powerful elites, secret intelligence networks, and occult traditions that still influence culture today.So… was he a fraud, a prophet, or something much darker?Follow me down the rabbit hole about Aleister Crowley.www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Everything They Missed Update
Apr 1300:56:59Tap to summarizeStephanie Tinsley from Everything They Missed is back to give us an update on the case she covered in the first season of her podcast. The first time she was here, she explained how the wrong guy was convicted of a murder of a victim he had never even met. This time, the killer confessed! But there's a twist!https://www.everythingtheymissed.comwww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Watergate: Nixon Framed?
Apr 800:42:00Tap to summarizeIn 1972, a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters inside the Watergate complex sparked one of the biggest political scandals in American history—the Watergate scandal. The official story says Richard Nixon and his administration orchestrated the burglary and then tried to cover it up, ultimately forcing him to resign.But what if the story is more complicated?In this episode, we go beyond the break-in to explore the deeper events surrounding Watergate, including the secret bombing campaign Operation Menu, the leak of the Pentagon Papers, and the covert activities of the White House “Plumbers.” We also examine the role of journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, their source Mark Felt, and the surprising intelligence connections surrounding the burglars themselves.Was Watergate simply a botched political espionage operation—or part of a larger power struggle inside Washington?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 →Geoff Shepard on Watergate
Apr 602:02:51Tap to summarizeGeoff Shepard is one of the 2 leading voices on Watergate that was actually there. He worked in DC at the time after graduating from Harvard Law School. He became a white house fellow in 1969 and he served on President Richard Nixon’s White House staff for 5 years, including a year as deputy counsel on the president’s Watergate defense team. He has spent much of his career researching Watergate issues and is today the foremost authority on behind-the-scenes developments, both at the White House and the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, as the scandal unfolded. He has written 3 books and produced 2 documentary films, as well as an off-Broadway stage play about the internal prosecutorial documents he’s uncovered, many of which are posted on his website.Geoff has been asked to talk on this topic by a variety of outlets to include Tucker Carlson, Fox News, and One America News, to name a few. In anticipation of the upcoming Watergate Deep Dive, Geoff lends credibility to the conspiracies about Watergate.www.shepardonwatergate.comwww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →From Ally to Enemy: The CIA’s Secret War on Fidel Castro
Apr 100:38:45Tap to summarizeHow did the United States go from quietly supporting Fidel Castro’s rise… to plotting his removal at all costs?In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most shocking turns in Cold War history—where propaganda, covert operations, and controversial plans blurred the line between defense and deception.From America’s early influence over Cuba following the Spanish-American War, to the rise and fall of Fulgencio Batista, and the unexpected ascent of Castro—this story is filled with hidden agendas and uncomfortable truths.We break down:The events that helped Castro take powerThe U.S. government’s knowledge of his communist tiesThe failed Bay of Pigs InvasionThe secretive Operation MongooseAnd the disturbing proposals behind Operation NorthwoodsYou’ll also learn how these events led directly into the Cuban Missile Crisis—bringing the world closer to nuclear war than ever before.Was it strategy… or something much deeper?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 →Crowds on Demand - Adam Swart
Mar 3000:51:53Tap to summarizeAdam Swart is the founder of Crowds on Demand, a paid protesting firm. Protests today don’t just occur naturally. They are built, funded and staged for media impact. Adam is here to share why people use his firm, how protest optics work, and who is really showing up for them.https://crowdsondemand.comwww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Britney Spears
Mar 2501:17:53Tap to summarizeBritney Spears is one of the most famous pop stars in history—but behind the fame is a story filled with family control, media exploitation, legal battles, and unanswered questions.In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we explore Britney’s rise from a small-town girl in Louisiana to the “Princess of Pop,” the intense pressures of fame, the infamous 2007 breakdown, and the controversial conservatorship that controlled her life for 13 years. We also examine the #FreeBritney movement, the legal fight that finally ended the conservatorship in 2021, and the strange theories and mysteries that continue to surround her today.From her early career on The Mickey Mouse Club to the global success of “…Baby One More Time,” to the shocking events that placed her under her father’s control, Britney’s story raises serious questions about celebrity culture, media treatment of women, and who truly had power over her life. Is Britney finally free? Or are there still pieces of the story we don’t fully understand?Follow me down the rabbit hole.https://www.stayskeptical.com#BritneySpears #FreeBritney #CelebrityConspiracies #PopCultureMysteries #TheRabbitHolewww.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →EMF Risk - Dr. Beverly Jensen
Mar 2301:02:05Tap to summarizeElectromagnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible forms of radiation produced by everyday technology like cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, power lines, and household appliances. In this episode, Dr. Beverly Jensen breaks down the growing concerns around EMF exposure, how it may affect our health, and practical ways to reduce risk.Dr. Beverly Jensen is a lifelong natural health advocate who has worked in more than 30 countries as an international speaker, trainer, and certified health coach. She founded womensmedicinebowl.com and now focuses on raising awareness about wireless radiation through youandemf.com. She holds a doctorate in communication from the University of Washington and journalism degrees from the University of Missouri.https://youandemf.comhttps://thenationalcall.org Bill 2289www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Jim Carrey
Mar 1800:29:45Tap to summarizeThe funny, expressive comedian we all know seems… different lately. So what happened to Jim Carrey?In this episode, we break down Carrey’s journey from a struggling stand-up comic in Canada to one of Hollywood’s biggest comedy stars, with hits like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.But after his recent appearance at the César Awards, fans started asking questions. His face, eyes, and overall look seemed noticeably different—sparking theories across the internet.In the second half of the episode, we explore the conspiracies:• Has Jim Carrey been cloned or replaced?• Could a transformation artist like Alexis Stone be impersonating him?• Why do some people think he resembles tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson?• And has Carrey been hinting for years that “Jim Carrey” is just a character?We’ll also look at his strange interviews, his symbolism on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and his eerie collaboration with The Weeknd on Dawn FM.History first. Conspiracies after. You decide what’s real.Stay skeptical.www.stayskeptical.comWise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgsSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing
Transcribe →Ellen DeGeneres
Mar 1100:44:05Tap to summarizeComedian. Daytime talk show queen. Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. But is there more to Ellen DeGeneres than the dancing, the giveaways, and the pizza jokes?In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life and career of Ellen DeGeneres — from her early days in Louisiana and her groundbreaking coming out moment, to the rise and fall of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. We explore her relationship with Anne Heche, the tragic death of Stephen tWitch Boss, her connections to Sean Diddy Combs, and the controversies that surrounded her in the final years of her show.From public bullying allegations and behind-the-scenes investigations to internet theories involving Hollywood elites, secret codes, and the Epstein files — we’re unpacking the timeline, the claims, and the questions that continue to circulate online.What’s fact? What’s speculation? And how did “Be kind to one another” turn into one of the most polarizing celebrity narratives in modern media?Follow me down the rabbit hole.#EllenDeGeneres #HollywoodControversy #AnneHeche #tWitch #Diddy #CelebrityScandals #ConspiracyPodcast #EpsteinFileswww.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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