
Thrilling Threads - Conspiracy Theories, Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, etc!
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Prepare to be captivated, surprised, and enlightened as we shed light on the shadows of the unknown. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a fan of the supernatural, or simply curious about the unexplained, our podcast offers something to intrigue and engage everyone. Uncover the secrets that have evaded conventional explanation and ignite your sense of wonder. Are you ready to join us on this enlightening journey?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-unsolved-mysteries-etc--5995429/support.
Episodes(40 episodes)

S1E614 - The Palantir Protocol: CIA Secrets, AI SURVEILLANCE & The Death of Privacy
It sees everything. It knows everything. And it was funded by the CIA. đď¸Imagine a software so powerful it can predict a terrorist attack before it happens, track the spread of a deadly virus in real-time, and streamline the logistics of an entire army. It sounds like Minority Report, but itâs actually Palantir Technologies.In this deep-dive episode, we pull back the curtain on the most secretive company in Silicon Valley. Born from the ashes of September 11 and backed by CIA venture capital, Palantir was built to hunt enemies of the state. We explore...
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 26:43

S1E613 - Dark Science EXPOSED: Unethical Human Experiments, Bio-Warfare & The Beagle Rescue
Your tax dollars paid for it. But did you volunteer for it? đ§ŹđŚ Science pushes humanity forward, but sometimes... it pushes us off a cliff. In this episode, we are cracking open the classified files on the most dangerous experiments and unethical trials that were so reckless, they had to be shut down by force.We aren't just talking about Frankenstein fiction. Weâre talking about real history. Did you know the U.S. government once treated San Francisco like a giant petri dish? We uncover the truth behind Operation Sea-Spray, where a secret biological warfare...
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 29:36

S1E612 - The Anunnaki Conspiracy: Did ALIENS Mine Gold on Mars & Engineer Human DNA?
What if the "Gods" of our ancestors weren't divine... but just visitors looking for a paycheck? đ¸Buckle up, because we are tearing the pages out of your history textbook. In this mind-bending episode, we dive headfirst into the most controversial theory of human existence: The Ancient Astronaut Theory. Were we created by a superior race?Weâre connecting the dots between the red dust of Mars and the hidden corners of Earth. We explore the explosive work of Zecharia Sitchin and the Anunnakiâan advanced extraterrestrial race said to hail from the rogue planet Nibiru...
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 23:49

S1E611 - When AI Goes ROGUE: Stopping Catastrophic Failures in Agentic Systems
Is your AI assistant actually a double agent waiting to leak your bank details?We are reacting to a terrifyingly eye-opening discussion between cybersecurity legends David Bombal and Dr. Mike Pound, and letâs just say: the future of Agentic AI is basically the Wild West.Weâve all played with ChatGPT, but what happens when we give AI "agents" the power to read our emails, access our calendars, and execute code? In this episode, we break down the massive security gap that the industry is ignoring. We explore the concept of Non-Deterministic AIâwhich...
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 28:48

S1E610 - The Simulation is Crashing: Why Time is Speeding Up & Reality is Running Out of Memory
Does it feel like this year started just yesterday? Do you swear that logo used to look different, or that a movie line changed overnight? You aren't going crazyâand you arenât alone.In this episode, we propose a terrifying yet compelling theory: Time isnât just flying; itâs skipping frames.We are diving deep into the argument that our reality is a simulated construct currently running out of processing power. Just like a computer browser with too many tabs open, the universe is lagging. We explore how this "low memory" state explains everything from the...
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 27:31

S1E609 - RUN or HIDE? Surviving Skinwalkers, Night Marchers, & Global Urban Legends
Ever get that prickling sensation on the back of your neck like youâre being watched? Letâs be honestâwe all love a good scare, but have you ever stopped to wonder why?In this episode, we arenât just sharing ghost stories around a campfire; we are dissecting the darkest corners of global folklore to find out what terrified our ancestorsâand what should probably still terrify you today. From the misty shores of Flathead Lake where an antlered beast lurks, to the neon streets of Japan where the Slit-Mouthed Woman (Kuchisake-onna) waits to ask you a deadly q...
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 27:15

S1E608 - Tony Robbins: "Humans Are Becoming OBSOLETE" â The Brutal Truth About AI & Your Future
Is your career about to become a relic of the past?We watched the viral clip from The Diary of a CEO with Tony Robbins, and honestly? Itâs time to panicâconstructively. The godfather of self-mastery just dropped a reality check that makes the Industrial Revolution look like a minor speed bump. We are reacting to his urgent warning: Artificial Intelligence and Nanotechnology aren't just coming for blue-collar jobs; they are coming for the lawyers, the coders, the writers, and the "safe" white-collar careers, too.In this episode, we break down Robbins' argument that...
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 27:20

S1E607 - NASAâs Warning: Yellowstone Supervolcano & The "ZOMBIE" Anthrax Outbreak
Is the ground beneath your feet trying to kill you? (Spoiler: Yes, it definitely is).We sat down to react to a terrifying History Channel documentary, and honestly? We might never sleep again. If you think global warming just means hotter summers, wait until you hear whatâs waking up in the ice.In this episode, we are peeling back the layers of the Earth to expose the hidden dangers that threaten human extinction. First up, we look at Yellowstone National Park. Itâs not just a place for yogi bears and geysers; NASA sate...
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 35:10

S1E606 - Everything You Know Is WRONG: The Romanovs, The Bloop & Historyâs Mysteries SOLVED
Spoiler Alert: It wasnât aliens. And the princess didnât survive.Ready to have your childhood myths crushed? Good. Welcome to the podcast where we stop asking "what if" and start asking "what actually happened?"If you are tired of conspiracy theories that go nowhere, pull up a chair. We are digging up the graves, testing the DNA, and looking at the cold, hard science behind historyâs most terrifying "unsolved" mysteries. We take the legends that keep you up at nightâlike the monstrous "Bloop" sound from the deep ocean or the chilling...
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 28:43

S1E605 - Forbidden Archaeology: The CIAâs Hunt for the Ark & Hidden Pyramid Chambers
Did you know the CIA once tried to use psychic spies to locate the Ark of the Covenant? It sounds like the plot of an Indiana Jones movie, but according to declassified reports, it actually happened.Welcome to the episode where we ask the uncomfortable question: Who owns history, and why are they hiding it from us?In this episode, we peel back the layers of red tape, religious dogma, and military secrecy that keep the worldâs most important artifacts locked away in the dark. We arenât just talking about dusty museums; we are talk...
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 39:54

S1E604 - Confirmed: The "Havana Syndrome" Weapon is Real & The Pentagon Has It
Imagine walking down the street, minding your own business, when suddenly you feel a piercing pressure in your head. You haven't been shot, and you haven't been touched, but your brain is being injured by an invisible beam. For years, the government called it mass hysteria. But now? They might have the receipt for the weapon that did it.In this episode, we are reacting to the bombshell CNN report that changes everything we know about Havana Syndrome. We dive into the shocking revelation that the Pentagon and DHS have reportedly acquired a portable, backpack-sized device capable of...
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 30:49

S1E603 - Declassified: CIA Psychics on Mars, Navy UFOs & The Soviet Doomsday Machine
Wait, did the CIA actually hire psychics to travel through time and look at Mars? According to their own files... yes, they did.Welcome to the episode that proves truth is definitively strangerâand scarierâthan fiction. We are cracking open the archives to look at the "official" reports that governments released, only to shrug and say, "We can't explain this."In this episode, we arenât talking about rumors from the dark web. We are looking at verified, declassified government documents that confirm the impossible. Weâre going down the rabbit hole of Project...
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 33:37

S1E602 - Ancient Aliens: "We Are The Experiment" â Did Extraterrestrials Engineer Humans?
Are we the children of evolution, or are we the leftovers of a galactic science experiment? đ§Źđ˝In this episode, we are reacting to a mind-bending deep dive from the History Channel that challenges everything we were taught in history class. We explore the Ancient Astronaut Theory, asking the controversial question: Did extraterrestrial visitors genetic engineer humanity and guide our earliest civilizations?We aren't just talking about rocks and stones here. We are connecting the dots between modern-day animal mutilations and the terrifying "monsters" of mythology. What if the Minotaur wasn't a myth, but a botche...
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 27:06

S1E601 - The "Soft Kill": How Delta Force Paralyzed an Army in Venezuela
Imagine standing guard at a secure compound, and suddenly, without hearing a shot or seeing a soldier, you lose all control of your limbs. You aren't deadâyouâre just... turned off. đIn this episode, we are reacting to and breaking down a mind-blowing report from AiTelly that details a clandestine Delta Force operation in Venezuela. This wasn't your grandfatherâs warfare. We are talking about the terrifying next generation of Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) and "Soft Kill" technology.We dive deep into the physics and tactics behind this surgical extraction, exploring how elite units all...
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 24:37

S1E600 - Avi Loeb: Is 3i/ATLAS Alien Tech? The Jan 22nd Event & CIA Secrets
What if the CIAâs silence is actually the loudest confession weâve ever heard? đ¸On January 22nd, the Earth is going to align perfectly with 3i/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar object that is breaking every rule in the astrophysics rulebook. In this episode, we dive deep into the explosive Fox32 Chicago interview with the worldâs most controversial alien hunter, Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb.We aren't just looking at rocks in space anymore. We are reacting to Loebâs shocking new data suggesting this "comet" displays unprecedented polarization and a rotating jet structure that nature...
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 28:00

S1E599 - Death by Syrup: The Great Boston Molasses Flood & Prohibition Greed
It sounds like a bad joke or a scene from a cartoon: A 40-foot wave of sticky, sweet syrup swallowing an entire city block. But for the people of Boston in 1919, this was no laughing matterâit was a horror movie.Imagine walking down the street and hearing a sound like machine-gun fire, only to look up and see a 2.3-million-gallon tsunami of molasses crash down on you at 35 miles per hour. In this episode, we investigate the Great Boston Molasses Flood, one of historyâs most bizarre and tragic industrial disasters.We peel back...
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 22:23

S1E598 - Is Reality Real? The Quantum Multiverse & SchrĂśdingerâs Cat Paradox
Stop. Look at the room around you. Are you sure itâs actually there when you arenât looking?Welcome to the episode that might just break your brainâin the best way possible. We are diving headfirst into the chaotic, nonsensical, and utterly mind-bending world of quantum mechanics, where the rules of logic go to die and the impossible becomes routine.If you think the universe is a stable, predictable place, we have some bad news: Classical physics lied to you.In this episode, we unravel the fabric of reality to explor...
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 28:35

S1E597 - The CIAâs Psychic Mars Mission & The Heart Attack Gun: Declassified Secrets
Is the truth actually stranger than fiction? Spoiler alert: Yes, and we have the receipts.Welcome to the deep end of the rabbit hole. If you think the X-Files was just a TV show, wait until you hear what was hidden in the archives. We are peeling back the "Top Secret" stamps on the most unsettling declassified government documents ever released to the public.This isn't tin-foil hat speculation; these are the government's own files.In this episode, we bypass the redacted lines to expose the CIA secrets they didn't want you...
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 38:31

S1E596 - Cold Cases FINALLY Solved: The Golden State Killer, DNA, The Boy in the Box & More
There is no such thing as the "perfect crime"âthere is only a crime that hasnât met the right technology yet. For decades, some monsters thought they had gotten away with it. They lived quiet lives, raised families, and grew old, thinking the files were collecting dust in a basement. They were wrong.In this episode, we are opening the "Solved" files to look at the cases that kept detectives awake at night for generations. We explore the ultimate game-changer in true crime history: Genetic Genealogy.We break down how a mix of brilliant forensic scie...
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 30:59

S1E595 - The Creator of AI Just Warned Us: "We Are Losing Control"
What happens when one of the "Godfathers of AI" looks at his creation and says, "I made a mistake"? If that doesnât send a shiver down your spine, you havenât been paying attention.In this episode, we are reacting to and breaking down the viral, earth-shattering interview on The Diary of a CEO featuring Yoshua Bengio. As a pioneer of deep learning, Bengio isn't just a critic; heâs an insider. And he is sounding the alarm on Artificial Intelligence in a way weâve never heard before.We analyze Bengio's "late realization" that systems...
Published: Jan 18, 2026Duration: 34:35