Stuff they dont want you to know review

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I’ve listened to a few episodes of this podcast, and while I really want to like it, I feel like most of the episodes are spent talking about conspiracy theories that don’t really have a lot of merit. Maybe that’s what the show is supposed to be about, idk but just wanted to get others’ thoughts on this show?

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If they spent time talking about conspiracy theories with merit there would only be about 10 episodes.

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I liked it a lot until very recently they did a few episodes on subjects that I actually know a lot about and an unforgivable amount of their info was totally incorrect. It really bummed me out and made me wonder if all their episodes were half assed on the fact checking. Then made me also wonder about the other “Stuff” podcasts and their accuracy/fact checking. Going to pull a few episodes about other stuff I’m well versed in and see if maybe their fact checker was on vacation for a month or if they are just another poorly researched podcast. Hoping for the former.

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Haha let me know what you find!

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I have had similar challenges with this podcast. I want to LOVE it mainly for the content but something just leaves me wanting more. I've also totally zoned out listening to it sometimes. It just doesn't always keep my attention because the commentary can be so dry.

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I enjoy it. I actually like the hosts and their chemistry (Ben and Noel do another Show together "ridiculous history", which I really enjoy) and I generally like the content of the show.

STDWYTK was the first show that actually opened the world of podcasts for me so I might be partial here, but I enjoy most of their topics as well. I agree that it doesn't feel like they deal with actual conspiracies though.

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I can't stand the way "they call me Ben" talks

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I prefer "Conspiracy The Show" from unpops. All hosts and guests are comedians, so it's a good listen even when the content is a bit of a stretch. That being said, they usually cover topics that have distinct paper trails. The recent episode about aspartame was interesting, as well as their episode about Courtney Love.

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Well yeah, isn’t this an older podcast? With a conspiracy podcast, I expect after a few years you’d be pretty much making everything up. I mean, even skeptoid has become thin, compared to how it use to be.

I’m just surprised STDWYTK is still going.

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Noel is my favorite because he sounds like Dwight Schrute

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I enjoy it. It's fun to get baked at the end of a long day and throw this or behind the bastards on. for some reason im not listening to pods like wlecome to nightvale much these days, mainly podcasts like STDWYTK. I feel like even if I'm not super into the topic, they do a great job at researching. I dig the random facts i learn about things i never knew i wanted to learn about.

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I'm pretty sure that podcast is supposed to be a joke or something. It feels like a parody, like "the scary door" on fufureama.

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is that the futurama version of covefefe?

Reviews

“While the subjects they pick for the podcast are great there is so much meaningless banter at the start that by the time they get around to the subject at hand it’s barely explored at all. There is also a fair amount of bias, not really going in with an open mind. It’s frustrating because this...”Read full review »

Ckl8485 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/22

“The topics are very real and important. Like the delivery usually sometimes they get too hokey but we need to listen to what is being presented”

tamichawk84 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/08/22

“Typical anti gun propaganda - ignore gun deaths by gang violence. Take gangs out of the equation and it totally changes the statistics.”

Mule_Skinner45 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/22

“Love the podcast, keep u the good work. I’m having trouble finding your book as I live in Australia.”

robpc78 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 11/03/22

“They approach every topic with open minds and thorough research. I love their objectivity and healthy level of skepticism. In a world filled with unfounded conspiracy theories, we need this show more than ever!”

Justice1993 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/03/22

“If you listened to the crap they shoveled and lies they told to explain the Clinton body count and still listen to these far left losers your just as nuts … one star because I can’t put negative”

the liberty warrior via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/22

“Hopefully they don’t run ads every 5 minutes every episode.”

Stryker2526 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/31/22

“Noel has gotten to be sooooo annoying. You can even hear how annoyed Matt is when he responds to Noel.”

honest abe ape via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/31/22

“I checked this podcast out and wow I have never experienced such bad audio quality with a podcast since 2013. It sounds line the bitrate is inverted 💀”

Fuzz ball234 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/28/22

“This is probably my favorite podcast online today. These guys love their craft and you can tell through their stories. Listen as much as I can and would recommend to anyone!”

DWeb89 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/27/22

“Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo You should read project Hail Mary”

bduvf Ty hi cc du h hi c via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/27/22

“I’m a victim of Voice to Skull and Remote Neural Monitoring (Gangstalking) this is a massive clandestine issue that is going unnoticed. Think Havana syndrome but for the general population.”

chenliskiwilko-mier via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/22

“hey fellas i actually have havana syndrome! havana great time listening to this podcast”

thomas_sankara via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/22/22

“Really enjoy this podcast because the STDWYTK crew always finds the right balance of open-mindedness and criticism, whereas many of their peers just accept every conspiracy as fact. Keep up the great work!”

DNJ73 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/22

“It’s a rehashing of scientific stories with a lack of any logic. “Bacteria all of a sudden knowing parkour” “the hulk of bacteria” 🙄”

To shades via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/22

“The hosts are pretty funny, albeit a little left-leaning. I saw in some of the reviews people complaining about the ad time. The problem is that most IHeart radio shows are like that nowadays. This doesn’t make the problem better, but it is not only this show with an overwhelming amount of ad...”Read full review »

Avocado Cat 🥑🐱 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/07/22

“Lazy. No research. You click on an episode that sounds like it could be interesting but it’s these two morons gabbing about literally everything except the subject of the show.”

merrick300 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/30/22

“This is too conspiracy laden. They do have some really awesome episodes but they also speculate excessively. For example l, in the Havana Episode update they attribute the lack of explanation for a weapon as a psychological disorder where the victims are possibly just causing this to...”Read full review »

Gamer assault via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/27/22

“Absolutely love the show and I seriously look forward to it each week. Cannot recommend enough! Thanks guys!”

Queenofthestoneage69 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/26/22

“I Used to adore this podcast - now it’s stagnant & way past its use by date, It has morphed into the mutual admiration society. Sycophantic people who like the sound of their own voices & are way too comfortable & overly confident in their abilities, “apparent” Superior intellect...”Read full review »

Flick Harris via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/25/22

“This is a fun, interesting and yet grounded podcast about all sorts of crazy conspiracies and bizarre stories. The hosts do their best to remain objective and present details so listeners can judge for themselves.”

b_dubb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/24/22

“Of course being apart of iheart radio, they’d have annoying ads. The annoying part is that they don’t change for weeks so you hear the same ads 500x more than you want. But the show is amazing, Max needs more time on air and Worcester ma is pronounced wister”

jaybiiih via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/24/22

“Pretty good show for the most part, but the ads have made it practically unlistenable. It’s got to be nearly 50/50 show/ads now.”

tgambles via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/21/22

“Completely biased posts of a left-leaning variety, e.g., ignoring the felonious actions of then SoS Clinton and discounting other actions associated with the Clinton Crime family.”

caved1ver via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/18/22

“Tried to listen to the recent episode on cults. Part one was a quarter of the time they spent tip toeing about trying to not be offensive and explaining what a cult is. Like, let’s face it we all know what you mean when you say cult. The other three quarters of the episode was just advertising....”Read full review »

Lizly94 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/17/22

“Good mix of topics, as with most other “corporate owned” pods, follows same formats, feels vanilla, overly produced at times. Most episodes have way too much conjecture and thin on details at times. Distracting to hear nervous laughter nearly every episode from one of the co-hosts. I’ve found...”Read full review »

Usfgrad22 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/16/22

“Conspiracy theorists are lonely, simple minded morons.”

Giphysucksasshole via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/15/22

“These guys are cool, smart and funny. They put on a good show and once upon a time I would have given them a five, no question, but they have become overrun by ad time and it’s freaking annoying. You guys are better than this.”

Matthew D Robinson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/14/22

“Always new crazy stuff. I’m not a fan of the supernatural stuff they do, but that’s only around Halloween usually. Other than that, phenomenal stuff”

Kimbobinator via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/12/22

“I like the show, sometimes. Sometimes these guys ramble on a little too long before getting to the meat of the topic. Also, Ben sometimes alludes to being some kind of man in the know… and I’m skeptical because he never explains his credentials. He also has a habit of “mansplaining” for lack of a...”Read full review »

bored housekeeper via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/07/22

“Great topics but too much time for ads. Sounds like AM radio.”

Tim Seagirt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/07/22

“Love this show! It is a well informed, well researched glance at some of the topics which are often categorised as conspiracy theory. The show presents a balanced look at the stories behind these events/theories/whatever you want to call them. The hosts are informative and engaging with great...”Read full review »

DavidA49 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/03/22

“I’m constantly working in the cable provider field and on my free time I find myself wondering about conspiracies as I do enjoy it a lot. This podcast answers so many of my questions. I love it. You guys are doing an excellent job….”

blindambition869148 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/22

“There are more “classic” replay episodes now then new content and for how many ads are stuffed into the show I would expect higher production value then everyone recording from their bedroom closets at home”

Craig Lundon via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 08/24/22

“Stupid people with Weird put on Voices that don’t want to contribute or work but they like Money”

no thank you Ever again 77 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/19/22

“I am me!”

rbrtsgry via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/12/22

“Great shows i love how you do tell whats going but can you do a story on the Tiffany Jenks..murder in Oregon they do not want this told and they do threaten some to not do it .. but as her ex bf.. i want her to get Justice and she was a victim of mc…”

Tfmj via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/09/22

“The AJ/Sandy Hook episode was unbearably reckless. Any hint, suggestion or implication that AJ’s views, “apology”, or other statements have any value or honesty is complete nonsense. It’s dangerous. Do better. Much better.”

JBLeaside via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/08/22

“The show is really good, They cover a wide variety of interesting topics, I love the objective look at conspiracies. HOWEVER, I wish they would chill out with the ads. This pod is so ad heavy it’s a bit ridiculous, and the most annoying part is the hosts read most of the ads so you’ll think the...”Read full review »

Smhatdrake via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/07/22

“… please can Noel. He doesn’t add anything, is not funny and has a annoying voice. Sorry Noel!”

belgian tony via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/06/22

“Good content but the microphone sensitivity on the speakers s’s makes it really hard to listen to!”

1rasabu1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/06/22

“I heard a show you guys did a while ago about organ harvesting and trafficking, something about the age these traffickers look for, and something with blood transfusions that people do to stay young. do you have any idea what episode this is?”

Mr. Monk 🙊 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/22

“FAR TO MANY ADS FOR A SHOW THATS NOT EVEN AN HOUR IN LENGTH.”

ARCHconNOVA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/03/22

“Just listened to this episode and on that subject, the elephant in the room these last 2 years is a great example of human experimentation. I guess your hands are tied and you can only allude to what is currrently going on. Good work.”

NS kauai via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/31/22

“Been a listener for years, so disappointed by this episode. The angle you chose to cover was negative from beginning to the end. What a biased opinion you guys have. The way you portrayed investors, crypto guys or whatever you call them was very condescending. Do you realize that hundreds if not...”Read full review »

Nickgod via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/30/22

“Simple short review… they actually tell you what “they” want you to know. Nothing fringe about this show.”

Ezzarriah via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/28/22

“Y’all, I’ve been listening for years & will continue to. But the evil ear worm that is the new chicken rings ad has got to go. I’m begging you, please stop subjecting your listeners to this madness. Chicken rings are an unnatural abomination which must be destroyed! Seriously though, that...”Read full review »

phaenixash via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/23/22

“Used to be a good show that talked real news and facts, now it’s just another agenda based podcast.”

F'ug via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/23/22

“Yet another good podcast ruined by iHeart. I have had to unsubscribe to so many of my old favorites which I had listened to for years because they have been chopped up into tiny pieces and wedged between huge ads. Not only that, but the ads tend to be mainly about other iHeart podcasts that I am...”Read full review »

Margrad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/22/22

“I love the show but I don’t understand why people spend their time listening to the show if they think it’s bad. Just goes to show you some people are just rude and have nothing better to do but hate on others. Keep it up STDWYTK!!!!”

Noah-ronin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/21/22

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