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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  • 568: Operation Sunray | Hunting the Entity in the Tsarichina Hole

    568: Operation Sunray | Hunting the Entity in the Tsarichina Hole
    Sep 4 2024
    In the winter of 1990, a small Bulgarian village became the site of a secretive military operation known as "Operation Sunray." Officially, they were searching for buried treasure, but the truth was far more disturbing. Deep beneath the surface, something ancient and malevolent was waiting to be discovered. The locals spoke of strange lights in the sky, mysterious vibrations in the earth, and whispers coming from nowhere. As the excavation progressed, the soldiers began to experience unexplainable phenomena—malfunctioning equipment, shadowy figures, and a growing sense of dread. The deeper they dug, the stronger the presence became, as if it was drawing them in. Despite the warnings of psychics and local legends, the military pressed on, driven by a desire for what they believed to be a powerful artifact. But what they found was not a treasure—it was an entity that had been sealed away for a reason. As the operation spiraled out of control, it became clear that some secrets are meant to stay buried. This is the story of the evil that lies at the bottom of the Tsarichina Hole.
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    38 mins
  • 567: Accidental Time Travelers | The Mystery and Science of Time Slips

    567: Accidental Time Travelers | The Mystery and Science of Time Slips
    Aug 31 2024
    Imagine walking down a familiar street when suddenly everything changes. The asphalt beneath your feet transforms into cobblestone, cars vanish, replaced by horse-drawn carriages. The air fills with the scent of coal smoke and horse manure.

    People in Victorian-era clothing hurry past, glancing at you suspiciously. Panic sets in as you realize you're no longer in your own time. Then, just as quickly, you're back in the present day.

    You just had a Time Slip, and you're not alone. Thousands of people worldwide have reported experiencing time slips. They briefly travel through time, witnessing scenes from the past or future before returning to the present.

    Are these experiences vivid hallucinations, or could they be glimpses into the true nature of time and reality? Today, we cover a few famous Time Slip stories and the scientific theories that might explain them.
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    48 mins
  • 566: Compilation: Stories about the Apocalypse

    566: Compilation: Stories about the Apocalypse
    Aug 26 2024
    Humanity's future hangs in the balance as a multitude of doomsday scenarios loom on the horizon. From the perils of solar storms and pole shifts to the existential threat posed by artificial intelligence, our world teeters on the brink of unprecedented change.

    Uncover the startling revelations found within a once-classified book that foretells a cataclysmic fate for our planet. Journey through history's most harrowing close calls with nuclear annihilation and explore the terrifying consequences of a modern-day Carrington Event.

    Brace yourself for an eye-opening exploration of the challenges that lie ahead. Will humanity rise to meet these trials, or will our species succumb to the forces that threaten to reshape our world forever?

    Assuming we survive the apocalypse, we're back next week with a new episode.
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    2 hrs and 50 mins
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super interesting

the why files mix interesting stories with truly engaging story telling. I love that they tell you both the conspiracy side of stories but also the debunking evidence as well. it gives you a true balance of entertainment and information. I recommend this to everyone!!

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what great stories

I usually just watch the YouTube version. The podcast version is just as interesting and thought-provoking .... love WhyFiles

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Awesome Show.

AJ is the perfect compliment to Heckelfish..... Or is it the other way around. Never miss a premier for the last 2 years. Look forward to it every week. The man (and his team) need a break. Plushie and t-shirt owner thanks to birthday and father's day gifts. My family just doesn't get it. Happy Patreon member and my first and only I might add and thinking of increasing my membership. Love love love the after files live. So interesting......

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The best podcast on the internet, period!

I know it's also a show on YouTube, but I usually just listen to it while I walk my dog, I absolutely love it, Heckle Fish kills me, truly a one of a kind show!

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Great extension from the YouTube channel!

I have enjoyed the YouTube channel for some time now and this is a great addition to have on the go!

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amazing.

love watching on YouTube as well, love the build up and believing the story to have to smashed to smithereens

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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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Awesome Podcast!

Love the way you tell the stories without interruption, then go back and confirm or debunk it or parts of it. Doing that during the story itself can become a jumble. I think that can bore or unintentionally misdirect people, or lead them to confirm an outcome for themselves before the story is over. Great job! Keep the content coming! One of the best podcasts I've found!

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