The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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  • 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.
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  • 586: Weather Weapons & Worse | Tesla's Stolen Tech and the New Arms Race

    586: Weather Weapons & Worse | Tesla's Stolen Tech and the New Arms Race
    Mar 14 2025
    In the Alaskan wilderness stands an array of 180 antennas pointing skyward. The military calls it research, but declassified patents tell a different story.

    What began as Nikola Tesla's dream of free energy for humanity may have become the world's most powerful weapon.

    When Tesla died in 1943, the government seized his research. Decades later, an expensive, top-secret facility appeared in Alaska with technology suspiciously similar to Tesla's designs.

    From weather modification to earthquake triggers and even mind control, Tesla's technology has sparked a new arms race in the sky above us.

    What makes this facility concerning isn't what we know—it's what remains classified.
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    37 mins
  • 585: Operation Prato | Alien Vampires of the Amazon

    585: Operation Prato | Alien Vampires of the Amazon
    Mar 5 2025
    In 1977, a remote Brazilian island experienced something unprecedented: systematic attacks on humans by unidentified flying objects. Victims reported glowing ceilings, beams of light, and blood extraction while paralyzed in their beds.

    The Brazilian Air Force responded with Operation Prato (Operation Saucer), documenting hundreds of cases and gathering photographic evidence of unknown craft. Captain Uyrangê Hollanda led the investigation, eventually capturing images of objects hidden within the lights.

    After decades of silence, Hollanda finally revealed what his team discovered, including his own terrifying encounter with the beings behind the attacks. Just weeks after his interview, he was found dead in his apartment.

    The Colares incident remains one of the most well-documented UFO cases in history, raising uncomfortable questions about how governments handle first contact and why some files remain classified.
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    33 mins
  • 584: Cryptids Vol. 3: The Antarctic Cover-up | Predators Beneath the Ice

    584: Cryptids Vol. 3: The Antarctic Cover-up | Predators Beneath the Ice
    Feb 24 2025
    In Antarctica's restricted zones, something dangerous lurks beneath the ice. When a Russian team drilled into Lake Vostok, they discovered more than just ancient water.

    Two scientists died under mysterious circumstances, and the official reports don't match witness statements. Military operations, classified facilities, and blurred satellite images hint at darker secrets.

    From massive spider-like creatures to shape-shifting predators, Antarctica's mysteries run deeper than anyone imagined. What are they trying to hide at the bottom of the world?
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    33 mins

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Long time TWF fan - brilliant ep!

So happy AJ, HF & Team Why Files have branched into podcasts.... they must be the most hardworking content makers on YT.

Regarding this episode, I've always believed humanity couldn't possibly have originated on Earth - we treat our poor 'home' planet abysmally.

No matter what subject WF take on, AJ & Hecklefish make it so entertaining. The only problem I have, is that I find AJ's voice so soothing I often drop off, - unsurprising, as his YT show drops here at 2am (UK time), but hey, at least now I can catch up anytime on Audible.

Thanks guys for all you do,... and know that YOU are appreciated ;) CB x

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The best story teller online!!!

The Why Files YouTube channel and podcast, helmed by "the best storyteller online", has carved out a niche for itself in the crowded landscape of digital content by delivering riveting narratives infused with a passion for unveiling the mysteries of science and the unknown. Each episode is meticulously crafted, with a keen eye for detail and a narrative style that transforms complex subjects into engaging tales that are both informative and captivating.What sets The Why Files apart is the host's ability to engage with the content deeply, making listeners and viewers feel as if they are on a journey of discovery alongside him.

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AJ and hecklefish

Love the show, the way it’s research and it’s presentation, and cheeky hecklefish is great combination x

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Excellent Presentation

I loved everything, I watched on YouTube as well. superb! one of the main things I look forward to after work.

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i love hus work

i love the stories, its speciale and I list All the time. I love I tells stories

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What an amazingly entertaining , challenging & fun podcast!

If there is one channel / podcast that I can wholeheartedly recommend above all others it is The WhyFiles... just try it for yourself and you'll see why!

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The Why Files

Hands down the best YT/Podcast around. Everyone I know has now been introduced to it!!

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everything

I love it, love the videos and just got onto the podcasts, listening at work 😃

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Why files podcast

Why files is a show covering stories that keep us awake at night, interesting, disturbing and intriguing stories. Somehow, AJ still manages to keep the mood light and the show always leaves me smiling. Operation podcast goes beyond the format of the show with deep dives into already seen topics.

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Fascinating stories!

I love the podcast, very interesting topics to discover and a very professional podcast.

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