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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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. Biological Sciences Science Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 611: CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

    611: CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
    Sep 16 2025
    Discover the United States Strategic Command's CONPLAN 8888, the military's actual plan for confronting a zombie apocalypse.

    This discussion uncovers how this unique document, though labeled a training exercise, connects to genuine military strategies for pandemics and WMDs. We examine the various zombie classifications—from pathogenic to evil magic—and the chilling scenarios the Pentagon considers.

    Learn about the operational phases, from environmental shaping to civil authority restoration, and why certain critical details remain hidden in classified annexes.

    This compelling account also touches on the psychological impact of zombie media and essential survival tips for any major societal disruption.
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    52 mins
  • 610: Majestic 12 | Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1

    610: Majestic 12 | Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1
    Sep 6 2025
    In 1947, a mysterious craft crashed in the New Mexico desert. President Truman immediately formed a secret committee of twelve men to manage this unprecedented discovery. For almost 40 years, Majestic 12 operated in complete secrecy, controlling every aspect of UFO information.

    When leaked documents finally exposed their existence, researchers thought they had found proof of the ultimate government cover-up. Instead, they discovered something far more disturbing: a sophisticated disinformation campaign that turned truth into a weapon.

    The psychological warfare techniques perfected on UFO researchers in the 1980s have now become the blueprint for manipulating public perception on every topic.

    This isn't just about aliens and cover-ups - it's about how information warfare shapes what we believe is real.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9VoC8MoeUs
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    49 mins
  • 609: COMPILATION: UFOs and Aliens Vol.2 | They are NOT our friends

    609: COMPILATION: UFOs and Aliens Vol.2 | They are NOT our friends
    Aug 29 2025
    This compilation reveals eight extraordinary cases that will make you question everything you thought you knew about what's really happening above our heads.

    From a weather observer's unlikely friendship with chalk-white aliens at a secret base to Brazilian Air Force documentation of blood-draining UFO attacks, these stories span continents and decades. Military officers, school children, and government investigators all share one thing in common: they witnessed something that wasn't supposed to exist.

    Buckle up for alien combat operations, telepathic extraterrestrials, and ancient astronauts who might have built us from scratch. Each story presents evidence that we are definitely not alone.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nJZY7FbeP4
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    4 hrs and 48 mins
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best approach for these subjects could be debunked by AJ but it was a great story you can bet excellent presentation and I would have to say the team are the cutaway magicians thanks for the entertainment. can't get enough of it

Top of the range entertainment on mass free

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very well told and relaxing voice with good facts keep it up please and I'll keep listening

good to hear this storys n histroy

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Deep Dives are so good! Leaves me wanting more and more! Holding my breath Why Files team.

Holding my breath for more…

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The Why Files is one I find hard to turn off, and I love Heckle.

love it!

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astonishing that it took wife files to bring this to our attention. even if the story is clunky as AJ suggests it could have been rewritten and made into a better movie than Apollo 11 with Tom Hanks in my humble opinion. tremendous work AJ and team thank you.

why have we never heard about this one before?

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