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.
243 episodes transcribedImagine 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...
Humans are the apex predator. Not *an* apex predator. *The* apex predator. Other than a handful of bacteria and viruses, there’s pretty much nothing s...
Embark on a journey to the frigid landscapes of Antarctica with "The Why Files" as we uncover the secrets of Operation Highjump. This mysterious milit...
Eerie mysteries lurk beneath the waves. Recent discoveries have challenged what we thought we knew about the seafloor. Strange structures litter the d...
You wake up surrounded by loved ones. But this reunion carries a dire warning: you can't stay. Your time here is limited. A searing pain rips through...
In August 1988, Paul Bennewitz had a mental breakdown, convinced of an alien and government conspiracy against him. His supposed proof of UFOs over Ne...
Exposing Underground Alien Bases: CIA's Psychic UFO Hunters During the 1960s and 70s, the United States and the Soviet Union fought the Cold War on m...
In this intriguing exploration, we uncover the mysterious connection between Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments and the catastrophic Tunguska E...
Imagine a quaint cottage in Dodleston, where Ken Webster, a teacher, encounters a bewildering phenomenon. Unusual messages appear on his computer, sup...
This episode takes you on an intriguing exploration into the life of Aleister Crowley, a man surrounded by mystery and conflicting tales. Discover the...
No place on earth is steeped in more mystery than Mount Shasta. Aliens, ghosts, underground bases, and interdimensional portals. Check. Lost cities, s...
Enoch warned the Giants and the Watchers of the world. Repent or feel God's wrath. They ignored his warning. The floodgates of Heaven burst forth and...
The Montauk Project: The Truth is Darker Than You Think In 1943, the USS Eldridge was made invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Virginia. Thi...
In September 1964, Captain McLeod and Sergeant Barnes were dispatched from Wright-Patterson Air Force base in Ohio. They were sent to investigate a UF...
There are over 7 billion people living on the earth right now. Tens of millions are born and die each year. Every single one of us leaves signs of our...
You’re not supposed to be alive. None of us are. About 10 years ago, you woke up to an eerie silence. The power was out. You went to check your ph...
In 1908, President Teddy Roosevelt wanted to declare the Grand Canyon off-limits to all timber and mining operations. It would take another 11 years f...
September 14th, 1994 was a quiet night in Zimbabwe. Then suddenly, boom! An explosion startled people all over the country. Windows rattled. Doors sho...
