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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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  • The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
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  • 553: Killer Patents & Secret Science Vol. 2 | Forbidden Medical Cures

    553: Killer Patents & Secret Science Vol. 2 | Forbidden Medical Cures
    Jun 10 2024
    The history of medicine goes back to the dawn of mankind when ancient healers used special herbs to treat illnesses.

    Hippocrates, the father of medicine, laid the foundation for modern medical practice: observation, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. His work set the stage for centuries of medical progress.

    In the 19th century, Edward Jenner created a smallpox vaccine, and Louis Pasteur proved microorganisms caused disease. The 20th century brought antibiotics, medical imaging, and organ transplants. In the past 400 years, the human lifespan has doubled.

    But something happened to medicine along the way. It became an industry. A profitable one.

    President Eisenhower warned against creating a "military-industrial complex" because if you make war profitable, you'll always have war. He was right.

    So, here's a cynical question: If you make illness profitable, will you always have illness?

    In recent years, trillions have been spent on cancer research and therapies. That's a lot of people getting rich from a disease that's already been cured.
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    34 mins
  • 552: DEEP DIVE: The Moon is a Hollow Alien Spacecraft

    552: DEEP DIVE: The Moon is a Hollow Alien Spacecraft
    Jun 9 2024
    For centuries, the moon has captivated humanity. Yet, its origins and nature remain shrouded in mystery. Could the moon be more than a natural satellite? Intriguing theories suggest the moon could be a hollow, artificial structure - perhaps even an alien spaceship.

    The podcast explores the baffling anomalies surrounding the moon, from its unusual density and composition to the strange seismic readings and unexplained phenomena observed on its surface. As the investigation deepens, the evidence mounts, challenging our understanding of the moon and raising tantalizing questions about its true nature and purpose.

    It's time to consider the possibility that the moon may harbor secrets far beyond what we've been told.
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    33 mins
  • 551: Giants of Malta | Evidence the Ancient Builders are Hiding Underground

    551: Giants of Malta | Evidence the Ancient Builders are Hiding Underground
    Jun 3 2024
    Malta is an island rich with history and legends with mysterious megalithic structures that have puzzled archaeologists for centuries.

    These massive stone temples, some of the oldest in the world, seem almost impossible to have been built by prehistoric farmers. But there's more lurking beneath the surface.

    Legends say the Nephilim were the giant beings who constructed these incredible structures, and their descendants may still dwell underground today. We investigate the possibility of these giants, examining bones, elongated skulls, and mysterious hidden subterranean chambers called The Hypogeum.
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    35 mins
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great overview of history and extinctions.

really enjoyed the facts of explaining the destruction of being hit by a large meteor.

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The Why Files is fast-paced, entertaining, willing to consider any topic, and embeds outstanding info & references

The Why Files podcast is a truly one-of-a-kind cast. It’s whimsical, sometimes Sophomoric, but fast-paste, and data-dense. The podcast offers up references, and are easily accessed via their notes section for each episode. Each episode is unique, some far-flung, some physics-centric (which I like, especially at the theoretical and quantum levels), but all have a storyline that draws you into the topic. It’s how I wish more formal educational ventures were presented and pursued.

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Super fun and interesting topics!

And, ya gotta love Heckle Fish 🤣 Seriously, AJ is an amazing storyteller and the topics are so interesting. If you’re a fan of paranormal, aliens, conspiracy theories, ancient mysteries etc, you’re going to love The Why Files!!

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Connecting the Why Files

I started listening and pretty soon I was 5 episodes in. It is the best background podcast. You learn things and connect the dots with all the info. Its so interesting and it calms my anxiety.

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well put together!

fantastic podcast l! i love all of the topics and how well it's all presented. keeps this trucker entertained and thinking through those long lonely nights. Thank you AH

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story telling mixed with humor .

I tried coast to coast after watching aj and I just couldn't get into it . heckle fish and you really make these 12 hour shifts fly by.

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love hecklefish!!🐠

Love. amazing, interesting, funny, informative, entertaining, tin foil ear buds, thou shalt not skip leg day.

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great show

great show. found it on YouTube happy to find it here on Audible. thank you

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Interesting theory

Well put together and tought provoking. Covers the facts and covers opposing view points. Great coverage of the subject.

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just perfect

huge fan of the YouTube channel height of my week finally tried the podcast and just as perfect

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