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The Paranoid Strain
About us
The Paranoid Strain is a podcast that explains conspiracy theories (and theorists) to normal people. As you may have noticed, an increasing number of folks–political leaders, entertainers, athletes, relatives, and for that matter your friends and neighbors–are buying into weird...  (read more)
 January 1, 2017 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy TheoriesConspiracy theoryPolitical ScienceHistoryAmerican History
Episode 12
Quick Hit: Alex Jones and the Denver Airport
Hey there, Strainiacs. Today, we bring you another of our Quick Hit episodes. Yes, that means the return of the Quick Hit guy. PARANOID STRAIN! QUICK HIT!!!!! Yeah. We missed him, too. It’s also a weird sort of hybrid. We...  (read more)
 February 12, 2019 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryAlex JonesDENDenver Airport
Episode 11.5
Stupid Land: Church of Latter-Day Flat
Ok. Nobody panic. It’s happening again. But we’ve been through this before, haven’t we? We understand that sometimes terrible things happen. Wars. Plagues. Disasters. Stupid Land. Yes, they’re back. And it appears they’re multiplying–this episode relates a report from a...  (read more)
 January 9, 2019 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryflat earthglobe conspiracy
Episode 11
Flat Earth
Welcome back to your home away from home, the Paranoid Strain. This time, we squash flat earth beliefs…well, flat, I suppose. Stupid English language.  We both know that flat earthers are all over the place these days. But why? And...  (read more)
 December 4, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryflat earthglobe conspiracy
Episode 10.5
Stupid Land: Q-level Clarence
Wait–we’re doing this again? Many have approached me, deep concern on their eager faces. “Why, Fearful?” they plead. “Why do you let them do such awful, unspeakable things to your beautiful podcast feed?” I always know what they’re talking about....  (read more)
 November 14, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theory9/11 TruthersQanonTrumpWhere we go one we go all
Episode 10
9/11 Truthers: Part 2
Back in record time, we’re here to provide closure for our 9/11 story. Last time we touched on this national tragedy and its discontents, we dealt with stuff that, while fundamentally incorrect, was at least based on reasonable suspicions. This...  (read more)
 October 2, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theory9/11Terrorism9/11 TruthersCraziest book we've ever read
Episode Quick Hit 1
Qanon: Quick Hit
I know what you’re thinking. This was supposed to be 9/11 Part 2. And don’t worry–it’s still coming. But this super-stupid Qanon thing was just begging for a good ol’ ass-whuppin’, and we decided to oblige. For those of you...  (read more)
 September 11, 2018 Fearful Jesuit Conspiracy theoryQanonTrumpWhere we go one we go all
Episode 8.5
Stupid Land: Bush Can't Melt Steel Beams
A brand-new, steaming heap of whatever it is that the Chads do is now here for your delectation.  Following through on our lifelong, three-month commitment to delivering monthly content, we present the second of our collaborations with the weirdos at...  (read more)
 August 8, 2018 Fearful Jesuit Conspiracy theory9/11Terrorism9/11 TruthersStupid Land
Episode 8
9/11 Truthers: Part 1
Just in time for the 4th of July, we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming. This time, we’re bringing you the story of 9/11, and the Truthers who are only too happy to remind you that jet fuel can’t…well, you...  (read more)
 July 3, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theory9/11Terrorism9/11 Truthers
Episode 7.5
Introducing: Stupid Land
I can already hear you: “It’s been two months. Where’s the new episode of our favorite anti-conspiracy theory podcast?” What? We’re not your favorite? You’ve been seeing other anti-conspiracy theory podcasts? How could you? Think of the children. Anyhoo, what we bring to you...  (read more)
 June 11, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theory
Episode 7
False Flags and Alex Jones
Call it Easter, call it April Fool’s…either way, we’ve got one helluva present for you. It’s the seventh episode of the Paranoid Strain. This time, we’re dealing with the concept of False Flags. And with the world’s most (in)famous purveyor...  (read more)
 April 3, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theory
Episode 6
Chemtrails and HAARP
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a plane spraying evil, toxic, murderous chemtrails! Nope. It’s the Paranoid Strain. Howdy! Having rested up after our three-part exploration of the right-wing Sovereign Citizen and Posse Comitatus...  (read more)
 February 6, 2018 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theory
Episode 5
Sovereign Citizens to Wesley Snipes
Hey there, strangers. We’re publishing our fifth episode. And on time, no less. This is our fifth episode, and the third of our series on the history of right wing, racist movements, and their evolution into the Sovereign Citizens. But...  (read more)
 December 5, 2017 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryPolitical ScienceHistoryposse comitatusSovereign CitizenWesley Snipes
Episode 4
From the Posse to the Sovereigns
Hey there, loyal listener. First, we’d like to apologize. This show is coming to you several weeks after we had originally intended. We plan to make it up with you in two different ways. First, we’ve set up a public...  (read more)
 October 4, 2017 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryPolitical ScienceHistoryposse comitatusmilitia movementoklahoma citytimothy mcveighCliven BundyAmmon BundyBundy RanchSPLC
Episode 3
The Posse Comitatus
Welcome to the inevitable third episode of The Paranoid Strain. “Well. Took you long enough.” That’s what I hear you thinking. Yes, it’s been a couple of months since our last episode. And for the moment, that’s about the pace...  (read more)
 July 7, 2017 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryPolitical ScienceHistoryposse comitatusmilitia movementwilliam potter galeoklahoma citytimothy mcveigh
Episode 2
The Protocols
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion: Interview with Professor John Efron Hello and welcome to the second episode of The Paranoid Strain, your skeptical guide to conspiracy theories. “Wait,” you may be thinking. “Did you guys release two episodes...  (read more)
 April 30, 2017 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryAnti-semitismHenry FordNazisPolitical ScienceHistory
Episode 1
Welcome to the Paranoid Strain
An Introduction: Interviewee–Lane Greene Hello and welcome to the inaugural episode of The Paranoid Strain, your skeptical guide to conspiracy theories. For our first foray, we’re going to try to stake out the ground that this series will cover. What...  (read more)
 January 1, 2017 Fearful Jesuit ConspiracyConspiracy theoryThe Paranoid Style in American PoliticsRichard HofstadterJohn Birch SocietyRobert WelchPolitical ScienceAmerican History
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