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Mission Implausible

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Conspiracy Theories
CIA
Havana Syndrome
Russia
Russian Intelligence
Rudy Giuliani
Donald Trump
Bill Gates
Denver International Airport
Hunter Biden's Laptop
The Montauk Project
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Ufos
Disinformation
Health Misinformation
Steve Bannon
Covid-19
Bunker Construction
NORAD
Burisma

Do you want to know the truth behind the world’s wildest conspiracy theories? Former CIA officers John Sipher & Jerry O’Shea try to determine where misinformation is coming from, when we’re being lied to and when a conspiracy theory is an actual real conspiracy. In the world of espionage, they were part of creating conspiracies. Now they and their circle of experts probe what’s true and when we’re... more

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Tara breaks down what Ghislaine Maxwell’s current treatment, legal positioning, and pardon speculation actually signal. They describe the difference between the public narrative and the private reality journalists encounter inside the MAGA ecosystem.... more

Our current Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was born into The Science of Identity Foundation, a secretive, authoritarian religious group led by guru Chris Butler. What are the beliefs of The SIF and how did they influence Gabbard's po... more

The co-host of the Knowledge Fight podcast knows too much about Alex Jones. How are conspiracy ecosystems built, monetized, and sustained? From cult psychology and propaganda laundering to Sandy Hook, supplement grifting, and political power, what ar... more

The host of CONSPIRACY! THE SHOW has insights on why people believe wild things and how grifters and media personalities turn paranoia into profit. With questions about his own conspiracy theories:

- Was an ad in The New Yorker for a board game a... more

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Christine Gralow
Independent journalist and founder of Meanwhile in Hawaii
meanwhileinhawaii.org
Episode: The Hawaiian Cult that raised Tulsi Gabbard (with Christine Gralow)
Jordan Holmes
Author and podcaster focusing on Alex Jones and conspiracy theories
Knowledge Fight
Episode: Alex Jones and the Conspiracy Economy (with Jordan Holmes)
Adam Tod Brown
Writer, comedian, and host of You Don't Even Like This Show and Unpopular Opinion
Episode: Eating Bugs, Shooting Bobby Kennedy, The Deadly Double: Conspiracy Theory Grey Areas (with Adam Tod Brown)
Leah Sottile
Journalist and author known for her reporting on extremism and fringe movements.
Author of Blazing Eye Sees All
Episode: The Overlooked Radicalization Crisis: How Women Become Extremists (with Leah Sottile)
Stephanie March
Actor, director, activist, known for her role as Assistant District Attorney, Alex Cabot, on Law & Order SVU.
Ponzi Foundation, One Kid World
Episode: From Hollywood to Human Rights: The Real Cost of Conspiracy Thinking (with Stephanie March)
Noelle Cook
Author and storyteller focusing on conspiracy theories and extremism.
Episode: Wellness to Weaponization: How Women Are Drawn into Conspiracy Extremism (with Noelle Cook)
Garrett Graff
Award-winning historian, best-selling author and journalist
Episode: When Did We Decide the Government is Hiding Aliens? (with Garrett Graff)
Tamsin Shaw
Professor of European and Mediterranean Studies and Philosophy at NYU, specializing in psychology and influence operations.
New York University
Episode: How We're Targets for Influence Operations (with Tamsin Shaw)
Scott Carney
Investigative journalist and anthropologist, author of books including 'What Doesn't Kill Us' and 'The Red Market'.
Episode: Human Organs and Wellness Scams (with Scott Carney)

Hosts

John Sipher
Former CIA officer with 28 years of experience in the clandestine service, living undercover around the world.
Jerry O'Shea
Former CIA officer who served for 33 years, covering diverse regions, including Africa and the Middle East.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 693 ratings
  • I love MISSION IMPLAUSIBLE— BUT PLEASE, no silly music

    I really enjoy this podcast, but please don’t add special effects or silly music. Your listeners are above it and it’s super annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COMEON, APPLE
    United States2 months ago
  • I have been staring at pine cones past week+

    I wonder if a message. But also, why pine cones?

    The alien pregnancy test was seeing if we were birthing the new Earth yet that’s what I believe, and: it’s not about the queen ant. It’s about all the ants being empowered so ideally you could talk to one aunt and you would understand the whole societyish. Maybe this does happen now?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cestmoi3
    United States3 months ago
  • Promising, but doesn’t quite deliver

    I like the premise of this show, and they have good guests, but it doesn’t go into as much depth as I would like, and the huge number of commercials is annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MusicCityEngineer
    United States5 months ago
  • It’s Good

    The hosts and the guests are all entertaining. The main issue with the show is they split every interview into multiple episodes to keep it a weekly format. I feel they would be better served by releasing whole interviews even if it means having to skip a week or two.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pwilly
    United States7 months ago
  • 🙂

    I’m a fan of the creators, have tuned in to support and celebrate their creative endeavor! 🎉 I’m not really into conspiracy theories, and they’ve gotten more niche,/in the weeds with them, politics, & while it’s not typically my focus, I think they have found their niche, applaud their creative voices & think they are in their groove now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kmbkelseymariebell
    United States7 months ago

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Some critiques indicate that the show has become more politically charged, with calls for a return to tackling conspiracies without bias.
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Eating Bugs, Shooting Bobby Kennedy, The Deadly Double: Conspiracy Theory Grey Areas (with Adam Tod Brown)
Q: How do grifters and bad actors weaponize conspiracy theories for profit?
There are books and strategies available for cultivating audiences that are exploitative in nature, playing on paranoia for monetary gain.
Eating Bugs, Shooting Bobby Kennedy, The Deadly Double: Conspiracy Theory Grey Areas (with Adam Tod Brown)
Q: Do you see any meaningful differences between the conspiracy culture of the 1990s and today's version?
While conspiracy theories have always been part of the culture, they are getting more dangerous and weaponized in today's context.
Eating Bugs, Shooting Bobby Kennedy, The Deadly Double: Conspiracy Theory Grey Areas (with Adam Tod Brown)
Q: How have you fallen into conspiracy theories and debunking them?
It all started with rap music in the 90s; curiosity about conspiracy theories grew from there.
Alex Jones and the Conspiracy Economy (with Jordan Holmes)
Q: What is the connection now to the administration? How do they use him?
The guest explained that Alex isn't attacking the administration but rather promoting ideas that resonate with his audience, thus creating a mythos of being above the left-right political paradigm.
Alex Jones and the Conspiracy Economy (with Jordan Holmes)
Q: So what led you to become an Alex Jones group? Was it the fame, the chicks, the music?
The guest, Jordan Holmes, mentioned how he and his friend were comedians and that he began researching Alex Jones after observing his reactions to the 2016 election and how it broke something in him, compelling him to study Alex further.

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A unique exploration into the world of conspiracy theories, focusing on both their intriguing narratives and the psychological and social factors that fuel them. The hosts, former CIA officers, engage with a diverse range of guests ranging from academics to journalists, diving into current events, historical contexts, and the mechanisms of misinformation that permeate our society. Episodes often address the impact of technology, such as social media and AI, on public perception of truth and delve into prominent conspiracies, seeking to separate fact from fiction.

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Recent guests on Mission Implausible include:

1. Christine Gralow
2. Jordan Holmes
3. Adam Tod Brown
4. Leah Sottile
5. Stephanie March
6. Noelle Cook
7. Garrett Graff
8. Tamsin Shaw

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