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595: Dark Oxygen | CIA Deep Sea Secret Could Trigger the Next Extinction Event (STRIPPED)
Two miles below the Pacific Ocean, scientists have discovered something impossible: rocks that generate electricity and produce oxygen without sunlight. These ancient metallic "batteries" could be the original source of Earth's oxygen - before plants or algae existed.The CIA has known about these rocks since the 1960s, keeping their true potential classified for decades. The discovery dramatically expands where alien life might exist, from billions of possibilities to trillions.These seafloor nodules host thousands of newly discover...
AMA on Friday!! 4PM Pacific
Hello Patrons!! FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY NOTICE!! ;) We will hold another AMA today at 4PM Pacific/7PM Eastern .... don't miss it ;-)Join us on Discord, Friday, May 23rd at 4pm Pacific!Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordDoors open at 3:45 PM Pacific. (Cool Kids had enough of Victoria today ;)If your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone converter (click and ...
Dark Oxygen | CIA Deep Sea Secret Could Trigger the Next Extinction Event (STRIPPED)
Two miles below the Pacific Ocean, scientists have discovered something impossible: rocks that generate electricity and produce oxygen without sunlight. These ancient metallic "batteries" could be the original source of Earth's oxygen - before plants or algae existed.The CIA has known about these rocks since the 1960s, keeping their true potential classified for decades. The discovery dramatically expands where alien life might exist, from billions of possibilities to trillions.These seafloor nodules host thousands of newly discover...
594: The Midnight Game | When Ancient Shadows Come To Play (STRIPPED)
The Midnight Game begins with a drop of blood, a candle, and 22 knocks at the stroke of midnight. What follows is an ancient pagan ritual reborn in the digital age – a deadly game of hide and seek with a shadow entity known as the Midnight Man. From its origins as punishment to its spread across college campuses worldwide, this ritual has left countless participants traumatized by what they've encountered. The rules are simple: maintain your candlelight and avoid the Midnight Man until 3:33 AM. Victims report seeing the same entity – ...
The Midnight Game | When Ancient Shadows Come To Play (STRIPPED)
The Midnight Game begins with a drop of blood, a candle, and 22 knocks at the stroke of midnight. What follows is an ancient pagan ritual reborn in the digital age – a deadly game of hide and seek with a shadow entity known as the Midnight Man.From its origins as punishment to its spread across college campuses worldwide, this ritual has left countless participants traumatized by what they've encountered. The rules are simple: maintain your candlelight and avoid the Midnight Man until 3:33 AM.Victims report seeing the same entity – a ta...
AMA Today!!! 5pm PT on Discord!
Hello Patrons!!AJ would love to gather for an informal chat today and catch up with you all! Hope to see you there!Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordDoors open at 4:30 PT PMIf your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone converter (click and put in Los Angeles, CA to your city)Look forward to seeing you,Team Why Files
593: Earth's Mantis Overlords | They've Been Here all Along (STRIPPED)
What would you do if you felt eyes watching you, turned around, and saw a seven-foot insect-like creature? Since 2006, people fishing along the Musconetcong River in New Jersey have reported encounters with exactly that – a being that looks like a humanoid praying mantis. These aren't just sightings – witnesses report telepathic contact and the sensation of having their memories extracted. The encounters follow a consistent pattern: electronics malfunction, forests go silent, and witnesses experience a strange humming vibration. What&...
Hangout at 530PM PT - before premiere!!
Hello Tuna and above!Please join AJ on discord for a Hangout today! Starting at 5:30PM Pacific, and then leading into the 6PM PT Premiere of our newest video!Look forward to seeing you all! Doors open at 5PM PT for mic check!Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordDoors open at 5:30 PT PMIf your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone converter (click and put in...
Earth's Mantis Overlords | They've Been Here all Along (STRIPPED)
What would you do if you felt eyes watching you, turned around, and saw a seven-foot insect-like creature? Since 2006, people fishing along the Musconetcong River in New Jersey have reported encounters with exactly that – a being that looks like a humanoid praying mantis.These aren't just sightings – witnesses report telepathic contact and the sensation of having their memories extracted. The encounters follow a consistent pattern: electronics malfunction, forests go silent, and witnesses experience a strange humming vibration.What'...
Earth's Mantis Overlords | They've Been Here all Along (STRIPPED)
What would you do if you felt eyes watching you, turned around, and saw a seven-foot insect-like creature? Since 2006, people fishing along the Musconetcong River in New Jersey have reported encounters with exactly that – a being that looks like a humanoid praying mantis.These aren't just sightings – witnesses report telepathic contact and the sensation of having their memories extracted. The encounters follow a consistent pattern: electronics malfunction, forests go silent, and witnesses experience a strange humming vibration.What'...
AMA Today with AJ at 6PM PT/9pm ET
Hello Amazing Patrons!Come join AJ and crew in a very informal chat! Listen, chat or come up on stage! Your choice ;) TODAY in three hours - 6PM PT!!!Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordDoors open at 5:30 PT PMIf your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone converter (click and put in Los Angeles, CA to your city)Look forward to seeing you,Team Why Files
592: Proving Atlantis | The Megalithic Yard Mystery (STRIPPED)
Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures across Europe built massive stone structures with extraordinary precision. Scottish engineer Alexander Thom discovered these sites all used the same exact unit of measurement: 2.72 feet, which he called the Megalithic Yard. This measurement appeared everywhere, from Stonehenge to the Scottish Isles, at sites separated by thousands of miles and built across thousands of years. These structures weren't just monuments - they were sophisticated machines that tracked celestial movements with astonishing ...
Mysteries of the Sea Vol 2: Ghost Ships & Desert Galleons | Unexplained Maritime Disappearances
Throughout maritime history, ships have been found drifting with crews mysteriously vanished, leaving behind half-eaten meals and personal belongings undisturbed. The Mary Celeste in 1872, the Carroll A. Deering in 1921, and even modern vessels like the Kaz II in 2007 share the same eerie pattern – perfectly seaworthy ships abandoned in an instant.Some ghost ships reveal more disturbing scenes, like the Ourang Medan, where an entire crew was found dead with faces frozen in terror. Others seemingly travel through time, appearing decades after ...
Patreon Announcements!!! - Updated 5pm PT
Happy Wednesday Patrons ;)As promised, I am listing the NEW coin in the Patreon Exclusive part of the store. You can find the new Moon Coin here. Please use "gertie24" to access the store. The coin will go live to ALL with the video release tonight. It's so gorgeous in person!! Hope you love as much as we do - artwork by tinybirdpress.comTHANKS to patrons - we have sold 225 coins in two hours! Only 2 more hours until live for all! (US Domestic shipping only)Other scheduling info while I have you:AMA for KOI AND ABOVE - Thursday at 4...
STRIPPED: Proving Atlantis | The Megalithic Yard Mystery
Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures across Europe built massive stone structures with extraordinary precision. Scottish engineer Alexander Thom discovered these sites all used the same exact unit of measurement: 2.72 feet, which he called the Megalithic Yard.This measurement appeared everywhere, from Stonehenge to the Scottish Isles, at sites separated by thousands of miles and built across thousands of years. These structures weren't just monuments - they were sophisticated machines that tracked celestial movements with astonishing ac...
STRIPPED: When Earth's Shield Fails the Dead Will Rise | The Plasma Apocalypse
Our planet's magnetic shield is deteriorating rapidly, creating a dangerous vulnerability to solar storms of unprecedented power. Throughout history, events like the 1921 New York Railroad incident and the 1859 Carrington Event wreaked havoc on early technology.Cultures across continents left warnings through winter solstice rituals and megalithic structures designed not for worship but as sophisticated energy channeling systems during cosmic upheavals. Their stone warnings remain while our understanding fades.Military documents like CONPLA...
589: Proving the Afterlife | The Scole Experiments (STRIPPED)
In 1993, four people gathered in a dark basement in Scole, England, hoping to communicate with the dead. What followed was five years of unexplained phenomena that challenged scientific understanding. Strange lights danced in the darkness. Objects materialized from thin air. Photographs appeared on sealed film. Scientists and professional skeptics were invited to investigate, and many left without explanations. The spirits claimed to be building a network between dimensions and warned of coming changes to humanity. Were the Scole Experiments...
STRIPPED: Proving the Afterlife | The Scole Experiments
In 1993, four people gathered in a dark basement in Scole, England, hoping to communicate with the dead. What followed was five years of unexplained phenomena that challenged scientific understanding.Strange lights danced in the darkness. Objects materialized from thin air. Photographs appeared on sealed film.Scientists and professional skeptics were invited to investigate, and many left without explanations. The spirits claimed to be building a network between dimensions and warned of coming changes to humanity.Were the Scole Experiments genui...
Update - The Big Reveal
In this video, I address rumors about my personal life and explain why the channel has been slow. We've been building new studios, including a "basement" interview set, green screen area, and voiceover booth (and there's been a little drama - but it's managed). I'm excited to announce several new content formats we're launching:Stripped episodes (10-20 minutes) where I'll tell stories without Hecklefish, getting directly to the story (and the truth). Quickies (5-8 minutes), which are brief solo stories about cryp...
6PM PT PREMIERE AND AFTER FILES TONIGHT!!!!!
We're baccckkkkkkk ..... Come join us for a night of The Why Files! The Scole Experiment will premiere on YouTube at 6PM PT/9PM ET followed by the return of The After Files!!Yes - an After Files with the whole crew! We can't wait to see you all!!Happy Saturday! Keep an eye out soon for the special Patreon drop of the video. AJ & Hecklefish
AMA with AJ & Crew - 4PM PT Today!!
Happy Thursday Patrons!Please come find out all the upcoming happenings... we are in full force back to recording and things are hopping! Doors will open at 3:30PM with the Cool Kids Club.Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordIf your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone converter (click and put in Los Angeles, CA to your city)Look forward to seeing you,Team ...
Howdy Patrons...
Hey Humans .... Take 15% off your entire purchase for April 15th... Tax Day in the US. Code "TaxesRTheft" will be good now until tomorrow morning at 5am PT.I will also get AJ to sign your mousepad if you order one here. (US shipping only)He's back to recording and new videos will be out soon!!Thanks for your support!~Hecklefish
Thomas Jane. Sasa ke. Beratna fong life.
Brother Gino chatting with Beratna Thomas at the Contact in the Desert event. I'm a big fan of The Expanse so it was fun to hear that TJ was a fan of TWF.I have watched the show and read all the books so excessively it might not be completely healthy.--AJPS: Long night ahead of writing and shooting, but I'll chat with y'all in the morning! (5 episodes tonight... eek!)
588: COMPILATION: Hole Stories and Underground Mysteries
A construction worker discovers a massive tunnel system while breaking ground for a new building. Meanwhile, deep in the Nevada desert, scientists detect unusual seismic activity that doesn't match any known geological patterns. These events might seem unconnected, but they're part of humanity's complex relationship with what lies beneath.Throughout history, people have built elaborate underground networks - from ancient catacombs to modern military bunkers. Even now, mysterious tunnels are being discovered under cities worldwide, t...
Hangout with AJ - starting NOW!!!!! 10am PT
It's Friday Patrons! Please come jump in on Discord now!!!! We are getting back to regular times! Hope to see you there!!Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordDoors open NOW!!!If your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone converter (click and put in Los Angeles, CA to your city)Look forward to seeing you,Team Why Files
Chat with AJ & Crew! Tonight! 5pm PT/8PM ET
Happy Thursday Patrons!Please join AJ and the gang on Discord TODAY, THURSDAY, April 10th, AT 5:00PM PT (8PM ET ) Check out the Time Converter below for your time.Link to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordDoors open 30 min ahead of time to get settled in and chat with Victoria, Hybrid and even SMK is here this week!If your account is not linked, please come at least 15 min early!(your account must be linked, must use the same email as Patreon - you can get help within 5 secs on our live help in discord) Mods are happy to help!!Timezone c...
Catch up with AJ - LIVE at 2PM PST
Hello Patrons!! Come chat with AJ and team to catch up on all the happenings here at The Why Files Studio!I will open the the doors in a little over an hour, so come on in!! Hope to see many of you on this short notice - I will confirm the regular times soon!Thanks everyone!!Wyatt the BeaverHere's where to go:2PM PT/5PM ETLink to Discord: https://thewhyfiles.com/discordYour account must be linked - please come early as I am trying to keep this AMA to under an hour! Enter a Helpdesk ticket to get access quickly!See you in the AMA Channel!
Podcast Deluge: This is not a professional operation.
Sorry about that!
587: MEGA COMPILATION: Dreams & Nightmares
Need something to listen to while you unwind? We’ve gathered some of our most soothing and fascinating stories to help you drift off into dreamland. Explore ideas that challenge reality, from simulation theory to parallel dimensions. Mysterious places, forgotten legends, and strange encounters create the perfect mix of intrigue and relaxation. Ever wonder if dreams connect us to something beyond? Stories of lucid dreaming, time slips, and unexplained phenomena might make you rethink what’s possible. Whether you’re looking for a calming...
