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Strictly Confidential

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What you’re about to listen to is Strictly Confidential. There’s no rhyme or reason for anything discussed about to exist the way it does but that’s just the world you’re in. So if you’re curious about anything, and we mean anything , dive in and learn what Asher and Jackson have to tell you. New episodes every Monday.
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Episodes

62: Is Coincidence a Myth? The Law of Synchronicity

What if you could scientifically prove that there are no coincidences? Famed physicist Carl G. Jung did just that in 1920. Wait, was he a physicist? Okay, yeah, I'm looking at a picture of him now and he was definitely a physicist. In this synchronistic 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you question if it really was just random chance that you found this incredible podcast.

Sep 24, 201933 min

61: The Most Believable Alien Contact We've Recieved

Do you know what we call the Wow signal? No I'm not talking about the speed you log into World of Warcraft! I didn't know our listeners were a bunch of nerds. Sorry, I didn't mean to bully you. Some of my best friends play WoW... What were we talking about? Oh yeah! Aliens. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the world of Alien radio signals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHtoLQC26cc

Sep 17, 201928 min

59: The Community of Enlightened Birdmen

Have you ever wondered why the crows are watching us so actively? I've always just thought they wanted us to domesticate us. Turns out they're people too. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the weirdest areas of Reddit.

Aug 27, 201928 min

58: Miraculous Staircase

Who built the miraculous floating staircase in Santa Fe? It's no stairway to heaven, but a small church in New Mexico that tramples on the rules of physics is not going to go unnoticed. But how does a climb on these divine steps compare to a passably functional service elevator? In this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will elevate you to a higher understanding of the divine realm... and Southwest American architecture.

Aug 20, 201926 min

57: The Universe Started Last Thursday

What were you doing last Wednesday? Last Wednesday, I was merely a concept in my creator's mind being prepped with my current memories for my new creation. It was either that or going to an escape room. Well, now I can't remember. Join Asher and Jackson as they break down the beliefs of Last Thursdayism.

Aug 13, 201933 min

56: Antarctic Tanks

Has a satellite photo ever accidentally captured a UFO crash site? We have a possible contender that comes from bowels of Santa's maximum security prison, The South Pole. But with the crash so close to an American research station, how could the feds NOT get involved? On this wasteland of an episode, Asher and Jackson will CHILL you to the core with chilling (yes, again) photographic proof of foreign space craft. Tank Site: 77*49'53.4"S 166*50'33.4"E New Crater Site: 80*34'08.4S 30*05'19.3"W...

Aug 06, 201924 min

55: The Incident at Dyatlov Pass

Did either of you guys ever watch Free Solo or 127 Hours? No way! We're both super anxious about everything! Why would we watch something like that? This week, dive deep with Asher and Jackson as they dive into the mystery of what happened on a Russian mountain top 60 years ago.

Jul 31, 201943 min

54: Skull and Bones Society

Are the Bonesmen members of a secret society hellbent on world domination or just big fans of Pirates of the Caribbean? At least one of those is probably true, but when the world's most infamous fraternity isn't marathoning Johnny Depp movies... what ARE they up to? In this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson dig deep to unearth the secret of The Tomb.

Jul 23, 201927 min

53: Cryptid Corner — The Mapinguari

How do normal people celebrate Amazon Prime Day (Week)? By boycotting the bad stuff that Bezos is doing? That's not what our boys Asher and Jackson are doing. In this episode join Asher and Jackson as they dissect Brazil's fun new cryptid, the Mapinguari.

Jul 18, 201927 min

52: 50 States of Paranoia! You Won't Believe Your State!

Red state? Blue State? No longer should these labels divide us, for we are all one people, united together by our crippling fear of Mothman. But what state fears Mothman the most? In this audio-format-listicle-sode of Strictly Confidiential, Asher and Jackson prove paranoia lives in all 50 of these great united states.

Jul 09, 201927 min

51: The Axman — The New Orleans Killer

Have you ever heard about the man who coined the term Axe Murderer? Well, neither have we. Genuinely no idea. This guy doesn't even have anything to do with that guy apparently. Whatever. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into The Axman and his motives may surprise you.

Jun 18, 201937 min

50: Shirley Temple was a Dwarf Princess

Was America's Little Darling actually a little person? Shirley Temple could sing, dance, and probably do a third thing. How many six year olds do you know that can do ONE of those? In this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you question what it means to be a star... and probably get that "Animal Crackers" song stuck in your head.

Jun 11, 201931 min

49: The Mystery of Stonehenge

Have you ever heard of Stonehenge? Isn't it where people get blazed and show off their wacky outfits? I'm thinking of Coachella? That can't possible be true. This week, join Asher and Jackson as they uncover the mystery of these spooky stones.

May 28, 201933 min

48: Searching for Sunken Treasure

How much gold awaits us at the bottom of the briny depths? Most dolphins know the answer, but they ain't talking. I mean, they DO talk, dolphins have a very sophisticated language that we've only begun to understand, but they aren't narcs. In this deep sea 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you rethink laughing at the people who bring metal detectors to the beach.

May 14, 201939 min

47: The Truth of Thomas Edison

Do you think you could have invented something as monumental as the lightbulb? Personally, I think I did when I made bagel quesadillas for the first time but nobody's giving me the same credit as they gave Edison. It's pretty frustrating, but still. Anyways, join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the history behind man with the first lightbulb moment.

May 07, 201933 min

46: Gaming The Lottery

Is it possible to guarantee winning the jackpot? You're more likely to get struck by lightning. You're more likely to win an Olympic medal. You're more likely to see John Travolta's face and not feel fear. And yet, one man has won the lottery 14 times. What is his secret? Don't bet against this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson are feeling lucky... and maybe you will too.

Apr 30, 201933 min

45: Blue Harvest: The Secret Star Wars Film

Have you ever seen a Star Wars film? What the one with the ring? And the wands? And the crocodiles? Yeah, you got it. Today, join Asher and Jackson as go orbital into the lore behind this secret Star Wars production rumor.

Apr 23, 201937 min

44: The Oldest Trick In The Book

Have you ever been swindled or scammed by somebody on the street? Okay so yeah I realize NOW he wasn't a Nigerian Prince but who was I to deny true destiny? Today, join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the lore to learn the origins oldest recorded trick and the history of hoodwinks.

Apr 16, 201926 min

43: Scandinavian Ghost Rockets

Have you ever looked up into the sky, saw a shooting star, and wished you could learn something from a funny podcast? Well too bad, because in this week's episode we come to no conclusions at all. Join Asher and Jackson as they uncover what I'm not afraid to say is Sweden's most interesting recent historical memory.

Apr 09, 201934 min

42: How to Hack a Vending Machine

Can you hack a vending machine to score free snacks? We're talking about the kind of hacking that doesn't involve a brick traveling at high speeds. You may not have exact change, but you always have an intense need for Funyuns. What if there was a secret code you could punch in to change the price? I this snacky 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson reveal the secrets of those big dumb robots that feed us.

Apr 01, 201929 min

41: A One Way Ticket to Fl(avor Town)at Earth

Some episodes deserve a description. All episodes deserve a listen. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive into the contents of the mysterious and new Surprise Box and find a topic nobody else could tackle.

Mar 25, 201934 min

40: The Mystery of Steganography

How often are secret messages passed in plain sight? Is it possible to have untraceable communication online without any sort encryption? I can't figure out what a winky emoji is supposed to mean half the time so it's gotta be pretty easy. In this public and highly visible episode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will remind you not to take everything you see at face value.

Mar 18, 201931 min

39: Freemasons: Becoming A Bro (Part 2)

How hard could it possibly be to become a Freemason? It can't be harder than getting a library card and I've been tryin' to get one of those bad boys since Arthur told me how fun they were in 1999. Join Asher and Jackson as they unpack a little bit more of what the Masonic community is willing to share about their membership.

Mar 04, 201931 min

38: Freemasons: The Original Bros (Part 1)

Who were the first freemasons, and what did they do? How many of their practices were derived from the Loyal Order of Water Buffalo? You don't get that joke because you didn't watch The Flintstones growing up, and that's kind of depressing. In this not-so-prehistoric 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson question if anything good has to happen behind closed doors.

Feb 25, 201931 min

37: The Mystery Of The Wolpertinger

German Folklore? You mean like Dracula? No, Dr. Acula hasn't been practicing medicine for years. Join Asher and Jackson as they detail the specifically horrifying crimes of experimental taxidermists.

Feb 18, 201920 min

36: How To Be Inconspicuous

Can anyone learn how to hide in plain sight? We can’t all become like living phantoms, clinging to the shadows... somebody has to go get groceries. All we have is bread and it’s wheat bread. No need to delete your browser history: In this Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will teach you how to go into incognito mode.

Feb 11, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 37

35: DB Cooper — The Man Who Hijacked A Plane

Could a man REALLY survive a fall like that from an airplane? Probably, YEAH. I don't care about that. You're telling me this guy paid TWENTY DOLLARS to fly from Portland to Seattle? That's U N R E A L. Today, ladies and gentlemen, you MUST keep your tray tables up while you join Asher and Jackson on the journey of a lifetime.

Feb 04, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 36

34: Bloody Mary

What vision of evil will make itself seen when it is called upon it in the dark? Well, it's not as easy as calling upon it, you also need to light some candles. You might also need to spin around every time you say the chant. Look, it's not an exact science, but science isn't scary and this is MY slumber party! In this strangely nostalgic Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will lead you to reflect on the ghosts of your past.

Jan 29, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 35

33: America's Secret Plan To Blow Up The Moon

Did America really try to blow up the moon? Were we really self-conscious enough to think that the moon needed to die? I don't know about you, but I always thought it was just a hologram like Darth Vader and Tupac. Join Asher and Jackson as they give probably the most uninformed history of the Cold War ever found in podcast history.

Jan 22, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 34
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