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Your backchannel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that breaks the group chat, with Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and a rotating cast of people ready to go down the rabbit hole with us.</description><link>https://feeds.megaphone.fm/END9329892371</link><itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/25d7fe8e-9c2b-11e8-912e-577a4d9fe3bd/image/ac4aac8a9b23ed873a3cc628073a937a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress" /><item><title>The Mysterious Death of Jeffrey Epstein, With Jena Friedman</title><guid>86122dba-33bd-11f1-acfc-8358733bb866</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>4224</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/wait-a-second/86122dba-33bd-11f1-acfc-8358733bb866/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="67255736" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes an exploration of the complex and controversial details surrounding the mysterious deaths of Alberto Nisman and Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing alleged conspiracies, questionable circumstances, and potential cover-ups involved in each case. It discusses various theories and evidence relating to Epstein's death, including problematic prison conditions, suspicious actions by guards, and possible connections to powerful individuals, alongside the broader societal and political implications of such high-profile cases. The conversation also touches on the wider implications of public distrust and the need for accountability and justice for the victims involved.]]></description></item><item><title>Havana Syndrome: Elaborate Hoax, or Sinister Spycraft? Plus, Checking in on the Charlie Kirk Conspiracy.</title><guid>a7c31f80-2e33-11f1-9b50-c35834ba8971</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>5024</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/wait-a-second/a7c31f80-2e33-11f1-9b50-c35834ba8971/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="78443667" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes the surprising origin story of the microwave oven, invented by Percy Spencer in 1945 while working on radar technology, and how its core magnetron development later fueled military weapons. It then delves into the mysterious "Havana Syndrome," where US government personnel have experienced neurological symptoms from alleged directed energy weapons, with recent reports suggesting foreign adversaries are responsible.]]></description></item><item><title>Apocalypse When? Checking In on War, Nukes, AI, and What to Actually Believe, With Joel Anderson</title><guid>eda7c9be-28b2-11f1-a553-7b84fc403eca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>5160</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/wait-a-second/eda7c9be-28b2-11f1-a553-7b84fc403eca/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="80838573" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes a fascinating historical account of a government-funded program investigating psychic phenomena in response to Cold War fears. The discussion then shifts to contemporary anxieties about potential global conflicts, the impact of religious beliefs on political decisions, and the destabilizing future of artificial intelligence, including studies on AI's tendency to escalate simulated crises. The hosts also share personal reflections on coping with constant geopolitical stress and impending doom.]]></description></item></channel></rss>