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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  • 581: The Disappearance of Peter Williamson | Lightning Pants from Another Dimension

    581: The Disappearance of Peter Williamson | Lightning Pants from Another Dimension
    Jan 31 2025
    A summer barbecue transformed into a nightmare when lightning split the sky above Somerset, England. Peter Williamson dashed across his rain-soaked lawn to rescue his terrified dog, unaware that his next step would carry him beyond the boundaries of our world.

    His family watched in horror as a blinding flash illuminated his silhouette against the stormy sky. When their vision cleared, Peter had evaporated into thin air.

    The police launched a search, but found no footprints, no scorch marks, and no explanation for how a man could disappear from a walled garden. Sixteen witnesses swore they watched him vanish in plain sight.

    Three days passed before Peter materialized in his backyard, wearing unfamiliar clothes and carrying items that defied explanation. His memories painted a picture of a hospital that both existed and didn't exist, where reality shimmered like heat waves rising from summer pavement.

    The investigation into his disappearance uncovered something extraordinary: evidence suggesting Peter had slipped through a crack between parallel universes. His impossible story forces us to question everything we think we know about the nature of reality.
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    27 mins
  • 579: Nuclear Powered Evolution | The Wolves of Chernobyl Reveal Human Potential

    579: Nuclear Powered Evolution | The Wolves of Chernobyl Reveal Human Potential
    Jan 24 2025
    Scientists discovered something impossible in Chernobyl's radioactive ruins - life is thriving where nothing should survive. Animals aren't just living in lethal radiation zones, they're evolving faster than nature should allow.

    From Chernobyl to Bikini Atoll, creatures are activating ancient genetic sequences designed to process radiation. These same genes appear in human DNA, raising profound questions about our own origins.

    The implications stretch from Earth's ancient past to humanity's future among the stars. What we're learning about life in Earth's most radioactive places is changing our understanding of human potential.
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    26 mins
  • 580: DEEP DIVE: Nazi Prophecies

    580: DEEP DIVE: Nazi Prophecies
    Jan 23 2025
    Prophecies and power collided in one of history's darkest chapters. The Nazis didn't just exploit predictions—they built their rise around them, bending fate to their will. Astrological charts, ancient texts, and mystics all seemed to predict Hitler's ascent, the devastation of World War II, and the horrors of the Holocaust. But these same prophecies also hinted at their inevitable downfall—revelations the Nazis sought to suppress. From secretive astrologers to forbidden biblical passages, the eerie alignment of prophecy and history reshaped the world in ways we’re still uncovering.
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    26 mins

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Art Bell reincarnated

all i can say is i have blankie and popcorn.....and cant get enough. AWESOME stuff...best brain candy yet

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Great series

One of the best podcasts oit there. Entertaining, informational and a sassy talking fish. What more can you ask for?

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I'm surprised there aren't thousands of reviews. AJ is great, as well as Hecklefish.

Interesting topics, driven narration, excellent merchandise, and plenty of content. I'm putting this at the end for 15 word minimum.

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excellent attention to detail

A.J. does a phenomenon job every episode. his cadence is easy to listen to, and he always entertains.

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AJ is an awesome guy

do something on Canada!! some ideas, Canada government gay test, residential school, cultists prime Minister or the trucker convoy. we also have a few creepy killers as well

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my favorite to listen too

I love listening to your podcasts. especially while driving in the car. so much better then most music on the local radio station. I'm really happy that you are making these podcasts. I love hecklefish too, he's super cute.

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Love for Hecklefish (AJ’s great too)

AJ & Hecklefish are amazing to listen to. Really makes your mind expand and I’ve always said everything happens for a reason well AJ & Hecklefish are a reason to get outta bed and listen to!! Best ever. Love all shows.

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