Those Conspiracy Guys

TRUE CRIME - On Christmas Eve, 1945 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, the Sodder Family went to bed for the last time together. George and Jennie Sodder and their 9 kids went to bed that night and a fire supposedly claimed the live of 5 of the 9 Sodder Children but mystery has surrounded their deaths and suggestions of illegal and suspicious activity plague this case to this day.A mysterious set of circumstances and witnesses began the growth of the seeds of doubt for George and Jenny Sodder. They didnt believe their children died in a house fire and that something more sinister was afoot. Especially when authorities were planting fake evidence and interfering with investigations.When witnesses and inexplicable letters and photographs began surfacing the Sodders knew something was definitely up. Could George Sodders sedition against the Mussolini regime in his homeland of Italy be the cause of the fire and the alleged kidnap of his children at the hands of disgruntled expats?________________________This podcast

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about one of the most renowned criminal organisations in the world, that went from a super secret cabal of career criminals to a star studded cavalcade of celebrity gangsters that were splashed across the pages of newspapers and whose stories lit up our cinema screens for the last 50 years, The Italian Mafia.Starting from a small and poverty stricken gaggle of Sicilian local town stewards with a penchant for violence and way with coercion; The Cosa Nostra became one of the most powerful and politically influenctial gangs in the world. Their immigration from Italy to the United States and their keen business sense saw them take advantage of such economic US disasters as prohibition and the oil crisis to make their millions. After a slew of rats, narcs and stoolies gave up the most sacred of information and broke the Omertà, the mafia code of silence, the common man got to peer deep into the inner workings of this previously sacred coven of ritual and military precision. The

TRUE CRIME - On this episode we talk about Americas first serial killer and possibly the most prolific in US history. HH Holmes confessed to 27 murders after his arrest in the final years of the 19th century and most of the missing persons associated with his case have never been found and their crime remain unsolved.Herman Mudgett grew from a young New Hampshire boy with a fascination with dead bodies to a grim hotel owner where a seris of trap doors and torture devices helped in the early expiration of his victims. A travelling salesman and confidence manipulating conman, he married many times and made his bones on insurance scams in the late 1800s. After a series of near misses by law enforcement HH Holmes went on his last journey, leaving a trail of dead bodies behind him on the way to the great white north. Join us as we talk about him and the motives and consequences of his crimes, on this our first official TCG True Crime episode. Let us know what you think and there is a lot more on the way.__________

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we crank up the heat and dive deep into the rising water of the biggest issue to face our planet and its inhabitants since the dawn of man, or so some would have you believe.Global warming and the climate change debate has raged in the halls of academia for the last 100 years or so and even with apparant imperical evidence the community is split on whether its real or not.We discuss the possible causes and solutions to a problem that we will all have to face up to, whether it is man made or not. We also discuss how the new renewable energy revolution will be managed; will it be a new paradigm for humanity or will it be the same old oligarchs calling the shots, just without the black stuff backing them up?________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about one of the most iconic people on the planet in the last 100 years, her life and her death, and the cultural legacy she left behind after her untimely death, Marilyn Monroe.With her early life being plagued with insecurity and tragedy, it seems impossible to image that Marilyn was destined to become one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. But drugs, alcohol and an ever present cloud of mental illness hung over her and stunted her meteoric rise.With a string of very high profile husbands and lovers, some of the public considered her to be a bimbo and a floozy who was sleeping her way to the top, but as we discover she was a shrewd operator and had a level of genius matched with Einstein. Her premature death has been inspected and reexamined by hundreds of experts and noone can ever really know the motive or perpetrator of Marilyn's death. Was it by her own hand or did someone help her on her way? Presidents and Mafioso have been implicated in her murder and recent

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we out on our proton packs and edge our way into the world of the hereafter where the spirits of the dead hold dominion. This is the reconstituted version of a show from the start of Season 1, which was horroibly disfigured by technical faults. This is the full version of Ghosts, with some extra juice! We talk about the origins of ghost stories from around the world and the types of ghosts that the human mind thought relevant to create. There is an imperative for people to think there is something after death, why would we behave while we were alive if there wasn't? But from culture to culture and all through the ages there have been stories of ghosts to quieten naughty children and scare heathen adults into obedience.  As in our Ed and Lorraine Warren episode, we discuss a haunting and what speaking with the dead can do for someone who wants to make a quick buck. There are the most famous haunted houses and well known stories of ghouls and apparitions from thorughout history too a

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we delve deep into the septic tank of modern news media and examine what's now called 'Fake News', but we have always known it as Propaganda. A tool invented by sociologists using psychological techniques to convice the public to think and act against their will.  We talk about the scientific techniques and the origins of the idea of manipulation of media throughout history. We all learned in school that Hitler had a propaganda machine, but what is not told to impressionable young kids is that pretty much every type of media uses a form of manipulation in the delivery of its message. The man behind this is Edward Bernays and we talk about him and his techniques as well as discussing Chomsky and Hermann and their Propaganda Model and how the filters they describe are at work in our modern news media.  We also give Trump his few minutes, because you cant talk about bullshit without talking about The Donald. We discuss the Womens March and the Inauguration pro

Season 5 has been cookin' and this is a short video telling you whats coming up! If you want to stay abreast (hehe a breast) of the TCG news coming up join us on social media. Some really great episodes coming up in Season 5 and I dont want to spoil the surprise, so I won't. But there will be more types of shows and more content for you to enjoy.________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms including the Discord, watch video versions of the livestream podcast and documentaries; or even join in on live chats about current events; buy TCG merch; get notifications of and buy tickets to upcoming live stage shows or to just support the show on Patreon; all the links, info and instructio

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about the most holy of holies and the headquarters of the Catholic Church, The Vatican. Existing uniquely as a state, a corporation and a person, The Vatican and The Holy See has been surrounded in mystery from the outside world for hundreds of years. We wonder what goes on inside its walls and discuss the known inner workings of Vatican City. We also talk about the Swiss Guard and their killer skill and how difficult it is to get into The Vatican as a citizen. We discuss the Vatican Bank and the weird classifications it has for lending money. We also examine the origins of The Vatican and how it popped into existence in a feudal Italy and how it had links to and was influenced by the Italian Mafia and The Jesuits. And of course we talk about the scandals that surround the Catholic Church and the reactions of the various Popes. So join us for this and loads more on our Christmas episode of TCG and have a great holiday! See you soon for episode 1 of Season 5! _______________

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about the medical marvel that has been teetering on the edge of legality for the better part of a century, Recently legalised in many states in the US and free to possess in over 50 countires worldwide, the public opinion of marijuana is changing. Its medicinal properties are being identified and rolled out to an unwilling medical community and dispenseries are making big bucks selling top grade Mary-Jane. But the other properties of the cannabis plant, its potential as a fuel source and its use in the textile industry, may have sealed its fate at the turn of the 20th century as billionaire oligarchs used racist propaganda to convince people their familiar cannabis plant was a new evil marijuana narcotic. One toke and your incurably addicted. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social me

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we take a look at the long and chequered history of what many people believe is the worst company in the world. Monsanto have stood as the perfect exemplification of the evil corporation whose tireless drive for profits and political influence have left a growing wake of environmental disasters, ruined lives and accompanying lawsuits. An apex point of protest for conspiracy theorists and environmental activists alike. Today their toxic chemical past has given way to a new new issue of debate. As the leaders in the field of genetic manipulation the biotech giants have their altered mark in the majority of commercial seeds. We were joined on this show by Neil Rochford and you can go check out Neil's book 'The Blue Ridge Project' available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ridge-Project-Suspense-Novel-ebook/dp/B01F6ET3Q6 or follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/NeilRochford ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we get lost in the world of psychedelic substances and their overwhelming affect on  our own personal perception of reality. From mushrooms and peyote to LSD and DMT these mind altering biochemical agents are woven into the fabric of human culture. Thousands of years of traditional experimentation and deliberation have lead up to the modern era of vilification of psychedelics and their attributes with current scientific research curtailed by the on-going global war on drugs. With the true nature of psychedelics, and possible place in the awakening of human consciousness, a casualty of modern society. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms includin

TRUE CRIME - On this episode we talk about one of the enduring mysteries in US True Crime and still a very popular case; a very young beauty queen declared missing, later found dead in her own families home, this time we are talking about Jon Benet Ramsey.A strange and long handwritten note was found after the child disappeared and is held up as absolutely baffling proof that somehow Jon Benet's parents or brother had something to do with the death. The strange stories, the odd behaviour, the destruction of the crime scene and the hampering the ensuing investigation all point fingers toward the family. It is one of the stranger True Crime episodes we have done and this particular episode is considered one of the 'Lost Episodes' along with the original Ghosts and Roswell episode; but it was recorded live as part of a string of attempts at live episode streaming. These eventually turned into the live chats and I plan to revisit this case in the future.________________________This podcast is supported by the gen

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we tour the work of Ed and Lorraine Warren. The unassuming married couple who would go on to be the most celebrated paranormal researchers in the world. With Ed's fearless endeavors into the documenting and confronting of demonic forces, and Lorraine's clairvoyant and trance medium abilities they became the real life Mulder and Scully of New England. Travelling around the United States and further afield they created an unrivaled archive of haunting accounts and supernatural phenomena. And their doctrine of demonic possession has been immortalized in best selling books and  Hollywood horror blockbusters. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms incl

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we buy into the world of intrigue and mystery surrounding the supposed spire of the global pyramid of conspiracy and control. The Illuminati are the very epitome of the modern theories of a shadowy cabal of elite's, tied together through centuries of covert machinations of the world's population. Born out of surprisingly real origins the rumors and accusations towards the Illuminati order have seen it become the poster child for the Satanic secret societies whose tangible manipulations of civilization are interwoven with stories of occult worship and ritualistic child abuse executed through insidious networks of sex offenders. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG o

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we scour the seabed for the signs of the long fabled lost continent of Atlantis. The mythical isle described by Plato as being home to a civilization descended from Gods whose incredible knowledge was unsurpassed by any other culture of man. But a terrible doom befell this once unrivaled utopia and it's secrets, and very existence, have been lost to history. While some believe the tales to be a baseless legend the searches for the location of the sunken cities continue today. And some even believe that the Legend of Atlantis holds a crucial place in the understanding of the true, and hidden, alternate history of all mankind and the godlike creatures who began civilization on Earth. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click h

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we throw back to the old school of mid 90's gangster rap and the murderous pan continental rivalry that defined a decade. The killings of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. signaled watershed moments in modern pop culture and a devastating blow to the world of Hip Hop.   We talk about the theories, conspiracy and legitimate, that have been raging in the years following the deaths of two of the biggest music stars the world has ever seen. We also talk about the backgrounds they came from and the gradual decent into thuggery and gang affiliations that could have led to their eventual deaths, allegedly by the hands of their closest friends.   We also talk about the police that were so heavily involved with the two men in their lives of crime and we examine the discoveries and theories put forward by the most prominent investigators. We also explore some of the more outlandish guesses as to what really killed Biggie and Tupac, or even if they are dead at all!  ______________________

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we tackle one of the most contentious topics of the twentieth century and one that is even illegal to discuss in many countries worldwide: Holocaust Denial. When most people think of the Holocaust they remember from their school history books and movies like Schindlers List and The Boy in the striped pyjamas; but the reality of the atrocities perpetrated on the people of Europe by The Nazis was much worse than can be shown on screen. Millions died in work camps and countless more died before even making it to the camps; because of age or illness and even from diseases and ailments that were thought not to be a part of our modern society anymore. Their mistreatment has left an indelible scar on the psyche of our modern world and some claim it is this guilt that fuels the alleged Zionist agenda that the deniers hold true. When most people think of the term Holocaust Denial they assume its a bunch of anti Semetic douche bags who claim that the Holocaust never

LIVE CHAT - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about arguably the most popular game ever! One that has been installed on more than 10% of mobile devices worldwide and has beaten all records to the fastest downloaded game of all time; PokemonGO This Japanese creation that has held the imaginations and pocket money of kids and rejuvenile adults for more than 20 years has taken the world by storm once again in an augmented reality experience unrivaled in the gaming world. But is pocket money all they are getting?  The parent company Niantic has been in cahoots with the CIA before and people accuse them now of creating a game so popular that it will get them the info that Google Maps cameras can't get them; the inside of our homes.  Accusations of reading emails, turning on our cameras and microphone when we aren't looking are also being bandied about as well as the religious conotations! Yes, religious!  The places where these Pokemon can be found can now be bought so businesses and organisations c

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we delve into the Titanic Conspiracy. The theory that all may not be what it seems when it comes to this iconic tragedy of the 20th century. For over 100 years rumors of an insurance scam of monumental proportions have trailed in the wake of the Titanic story. A scam involving her sister ship The Olympic that in the frigid Atlantic waters went horribly awry. But the Titanic Conspiracy doesn't end with tales of it's deliberate sinking. Accusations of a cover-up by governments and powerbrokers and a cover for murder and the imposition of the great central banking conspiracy of the world. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free episodes, access to live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms including the Discord,