Explore every episode of the podcast Everyday Conspiracy Theories
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| Who are loyalty cards really rewarding? | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:14:00 | |
The free coffees you never get, the coin flip conspiracy you won't forget, and the EV driver's ultimate regret. -- If you enjoy these topics, check out the ECT back catalogue. You'll find a juicy motoring conspiracy in "When did cars become pokie machines?" and another crooked cafe con in "Why are the smallest cafes the most popular?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| BONUS: How can I pretend I've heard every episode? | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:12:59 | |
There's a lot of buzz around Everyday Conspiracy Theories at the moment, and if you're new: welcome! It's not too late to board the ECT bandwagon. You could play our entire back catalogue (which we'd love), or you could take the expressway with this 12 minute 'best of'. By listening to this episode, you will: • Learn what an ECT is In today's micro-dose episode we discuss Fake ID'ing, dodgy hotel WiFi, LinkedIn, shrinking hands and 'free range' eggs. If you like the show, recommend it to a friend. If you don't, recommend it to an enemy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why do supermarkets love online shoppers? | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:14:54 | |
Shopping cart charlatans, pillow traps, and Hungry Panda's secret surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why do I suddenly look old? | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:14:38 | |
Collagen infestation, animal shrinkflation, and locksmith collaboration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why are flights deliberately being delayed? | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:14:50 | |
The business lounge gouge, weather app traps, and Sean's smoking gun finally revealed.
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| What's the real reason we got nominated for a podcast award? | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:14:49 | |
Awards night secrets, the daylight savings scam, and special guest, AFL legend Andrew Jarman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What is Nicole Kidman's super power? | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:14:27 | |
Team Tom vs Team Nicole, enviro-friendly whitewashing, and Canva's dark past. ECT Update We are so proud to have been nominated for our third podcasting award in this our first year. We are finalists in the blockbuster Entertainment category of the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards. We couldn't have achieved this without your ongoing support; by listening and sharing the show with your friends/enemies. (Oh, and by giving us all your 'award-winning' fodder!) Winners are announced in late-November 2024, but we already feel like winners. If you're new here, welcome! And please enjoy our 'award-winning back catalogue' - can we say that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Who is really calling me? | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:13:33 | |
Double jeopardy spam callers, and the frightening Fat Cat conspiracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Does coffee taste better from plastic? | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:14:10 | |
We blow the lids off coffee cups, and crack into "fortune" cookies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why did the mullet really make a comeback? | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:14:11 | |
Business in the front, party in the back, Kardashians on the bottom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How many times did you go to the loo today? | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:12:33 | |
Toilet surveillance and hot water clock watchers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why are there never any forks at work? | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:14:14 | |
In this special edition workplace-themed episode, we deep dive on office cutlery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Should we really separate whites from colours? | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:13:49 | |
Billion dollar bird poo, viral Milo, and the great laundry lie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What is really causing airline turbulence? | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:15:00 | |
Lies in the sky and whiskey business in the music industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What's made heart emojis so popular? | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:15:11 | |
Yoga mats, oodies and rogue tradies. Plus, 👍vs❤️: The Great Emoji Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What the hell are Ben and Liam doing here? | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:14:45 | |
John West, Netflix, and Adam Sandler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| I'm new here. What is this award-winning show? | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:12:37 | |
Welcome, stranger! If you've haven't heard an episode of Everyday Conspiracy Theories yet, start here. This little 'flashback harp' episode will get you up to speed on what we're about. Bandwagons, ho! Thank you for supporting us by listening and sharing. If you like the show, please invite a friend... we need their content. Six months after debuting, we are very proud to say that ECT has won industry recognition. We received the "Best Host or Presenter/s of the Year" award of the 2024 RadioToday Australia/NZ Podcast Awards. ECT was also acknowledged as a finalist in the "Best Society and Culture Podcast" category. These are tremendous honours and we are excited to say we have plenty of award-winning nonsense in store! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Who’s cooking up these tasty restaurant names? | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:13:55 | |
Fishy restaurant branding, vacuums that suck, and covert wrestling propaganda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What has your physio done for you lately? | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:12:57 | |
Stretching muscles and the truth; plus, the tactic that makes you upgrade your TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Where did you find this audio!? | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:23:35 | |
We call this the "21st birthday" episode. It's nostalgic, awkward and 99% conspiracy free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| When did cars become pokie machines? | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:15:01 | |
Highway gambling and delicate tissue handling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why have supermarkets quietly changed meat packaging? | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:14:17 | |
Meat: beige is the new red; and, a couple of recent ECTs explained by experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How do we really know if eggs are free range? | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:14:26 | |
Unpacking the lies of Big Farmer, an op shop racket, and the tiny devices making big waves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is the panda narrative as black and white as it seems? | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:12:37 | |
Dubious claims about panda conservation, and a Hamish Blake OAM conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Who says we need to drink '2 litres of water' a day? | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:14:35 | |
Water, wine and bubble tea: three drinks on trial. Plus, a conspiracy denier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why are the smallest cafes the most popular? | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:14:17 | |
Shrinking cafes, angry drivers, and the secret lives of Sean Craig Murphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why are we all watching TV with subtitles all of a sudden? | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:12:32 | |
Relying on captions, spying on capsicums, and... a real life mystery we need your help to solve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What the hell happened in this episode? | 27 May 2024 | 00:15:04 | |
Sean and Mena have Everyday Conspiracy Theories about each other that neither saw coming. #TheRoast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why does the chip industry treat us like spuds? | 20 May 2024 | 00:11:34 | |
Dodgy potato schemes, jazzy nurses and glasses under the microscope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why is my pharmacist taking so long to dispense scripts? | 13 May 2024 | 00:13:35 | |
Pharmacists taking the mickey and poles that look like ciggies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| What do baristas and DJs have in common? | 06 May 2024 | 00:15:04 | |
Baristas pulling the wool over our (ears) and airport scanners getting in our pants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why aren't we more shocked by big utility bills? | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:13:47 | |
We carefully review fine print, power bills and footy scores... so you don't have to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Have people noticed that hands are getting smaller? | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:14:40 | |
Hands shrinking, ads shrieking and brands sneaking. (It... it'll make more sense when you hear it.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why do five-star hotels provide one bar wi-fi? | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:14:20 | |
Patchy wi-fi, chicken addiction and compact cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Who is really behind the push for paper straws? | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:13:34 | |
Limp straws, plump lips and penetrable passwords.
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| Why are we still paying so much for avocado? | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:12:50 | |
On today's conspiracy menu: avocados, bananas and coffee. Surcharges apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How does my phone know I have bad breath? | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:13:33 | |
Why AI could be our best friend, the real masterminds behind Bluey, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why have we never heard of a 'mum joke'? | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:14:55 | |
We investigate dad humour, LinkedIn and barber shops. Oh, and Taylor Swift (to unashamedly cash in on the hype). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is my dentist doing deals with Hollywood? | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:14:49 | |
How do dentists keep us coming back? Joe Biden's new campaign hack, and others. Got an Everyday Conspiracy? Hit us up on our socials! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Have we uncovered the bluetooth mafia? | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:13:26 | |
Are our cab drivers picking up more than our fares? Why do soul singers really close their eyes mid-song? And more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why are my prawns so small? | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:12:30 | |
Are fishmongers ripping us off? Who is behind dodgy Facebook Marketplace ads? What is with the accents in Aussie TV ads? And, what is the most unexpected item in the supermarket bagging area? There must be a reason, and we will uncover it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Everyday Conspiracy Theories: TRAILER | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:00:49 | |
The trailer for the curious new show Everyday Conspiracy Theories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||