

Conspiracy Theories
Spotify Studios
The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1min
Presenting Conspiracy Theories: Book Club!
For the next three weeks, we’ll be putting out a special series we’re calling Conspiracy Theories: Book Club.Every week for the past five years you’ve heard Carter tell captivating stories researched and written by our talented team. On Conspiracy Theories: Book Club, you’ll hear our producers interview authors and researchers committed to uncovering the truth behind some of our favorite topics.We’ll be back with brand new Conspiracy Theories episodes on January 10th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 39min
The Pizza Bomber Pt. 1: The Mastermind
After the fallout at the PNC Bank, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong and Bill Rothstein scrambled to cover their tracks. But the FBI was already closing in, working to reveal the mastermind behind the entire plan.Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Have a story to share? Email us at conspiracystories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 34min
The Pizza Bomber Pt. 2: The Murder
In order to deactivate the bomb, Brian’s co-conspirators set up an elaborate scavenger hunt around Erie, Pennsylvania. But as police started to follow the clues, tragedy struck.Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Have a story to share? Email us at conspiracystories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 37min
The Pizza Bomber Pt. 3: The Robbery
In August 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells strapped a collar bomb to his neck and chest and entered a PNC Bank demanding $250,000 in cash. He thought it was the perfect bank robbery, and that the bomb on his chest was fake. He was wrong on both counts.Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Have a story to share? Email us at conspiracystories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 43min
Napoleon Bonaparte
Officially, the exiled French emperor died of stomach cancer in 1821. But for hundreds of years, controversy courted that narrative, and new possibilities arose. What if Napoleon had actually been murdered — poisoned by an assassin? And what if he never died on that island at all?Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 44min
The Real Life James Bond Pt. 2
Sidney Reilly returns to his unfinished business in Russia, only to be dealt a final deadly hand.Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 53min
The Real Life James Bond Pt. 1
Meet Sidney Reilly, the real-life James Bond and inspiration behind Ian Fleming's novels. Explore his adventures, conflicting accounts of his early life, and his exceptional language skills. Learn about his early experiences as a spy in Brazil and his unexpected source of income. Follow his espionage career in Holland, Persia, and China, where he forms friendships and uncovers secrets. Witness his desperate escape and collapsing plans as he fights for survival.

Nov 1, 2023 • 53min
The Wine Con (with Justin Sayles)
In this special episode, Carter sits down with Justin to discuss his new podcast, The Wedding Scammer (00:46). Then, we get into the story of infamous wine con-artist Rudy Kurniawan, who sold counterfeit wine to some of the world’s most prestigious clients (13:50). Finally, Justin and Carter give their final thoughts on the nature of scams and the people that scam us (47:11).(00:46) - Introduction(13:50) - The Wine Con(47:11) - Final thoughtsConspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2023 • 37min
The Curse of Dudleytown
Carter examines a cursed Connecticut neighborhood, its rumored royal origins, and the town’s ghostly connection to The Conjuring movie franchise. Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 36min
The Osage Murders Pt. 2
The true story behind Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon: Members of Osage Nation are being targeted for their high-priced oil headrights. There’s so many murders that the small local police department can’t investigate thoroughly, so the tribe turns to the newly-formed FBI to get the job done.Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast and @theconspiracypod! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


