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.
240 episodes transcribedHave you ever wondered about inventions that could change the world but never saw the light of day? This show explores groundbreaking patents—like fre...
The Nevada Triangle, a mysterious area where 2,000 planes have vanished without a trace. Strange disappearances, experienced pilots, and high-tech air...
In 1989, the Soviet Union sent two probes to explore Mars and its mysterious moon Phobos. The mission took a shocking turn when the Phobos 2 probe sud...
Dorothy Eady was a normal British girl until a tragic accident changed her life forever. After falling down a flight of stairs at the age of three, sh...
The Annunaki, ancient gods or alien visitors? Uncover the startling truth about these mysterious beings from the heavens. Discover their incredible...
Prepare to have your mind blown by the strangest tales of time travel and UFOs you've ever heard. These stories will make you question everything you...
Prepare to have your mind blown by a collection of the strangest, most puzzling stories you've ever heard. From raining animals and ancient levitation...
Prepare to be whisked away on a mind-bending odyssey through the fabric of time. This captivating compilation of time travel tales will transport you...
Uncover the truth behind some of the most captivating mysteries of our time. From ancient civilizations lost to history to shocking government cover-u...
From haunting animal cries to spine-chilling legends, this captivating journey explores the terrifying and bizarre. Uncover the shocking truth behind...
Cryptids have captured our curiosity for ages. Tales of mysterious and elusive creatures roaming the wilderness spark our imagination. In this first...
Unearth the mystery of Derinkuyu, an underground city in Turkey that has captivated historians and explorers alike. Hidden beneath a modest home, this...
Beneath Antarctica's icy expanse, secrets from ancient times lie preserved, waiting to unravel tales that span millennia. This journey takes us throug...
This ominous windowless skyscraper looms over Tribeca, defying all architectural norms. The Brutalist facade conceals a mysterious purpose - why ar...
For thousands of years we’ve pondered the meaning of dreams. Dreams offer insight into our subconscious. Dreams help us process emotions and organize...
This podcast dives into the mysterious Havana Syndrome illness afflicting diplomats. We explore the strange world of infrasonic sound waves below the...
Embark on a gripping journey with the Knights Templar, tracing their evolution from the Crusades to becoming the keepers of extraordinary secrets. The...
Imagine the possibility that life on Earth didn't start here, but arrived from the vastness of space. We explore the captivating concept of panspermia...
Edgar Cayce—the 'Sleeping Prophet'—discovered his psychic gifts as a child while doing peculiar things like sleeping on his textbooks. When sick, Cayc...
In this intriguing exploration, we uncover the mysterious world of numbers stations. These enigmatic radio broadcasts, dating back to World War One, h...
