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The What If? Podcast

Spencer Wirth-Davis & Ryan Kopperudpodcasters.spotify.com
We ask strange, hilarious, paranormal, tough, and mysterious questions — then laugh our way to the best answers we can muster. Join us for the ride.
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Ep. #200 - What If We Made 200 Episodes?

Ryan's back! We're talking about Monkey Man and a bunch of other nonsense. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes....

Sep 30, 20201 hr 3 min

Ep. #199 - What If You Sent A Message 100,000 Years Into The Future?

There are more than 200,000 tons of high-level radioactive waste in the world today. It must be disposed of in a location that won't be disturbed for at least 100,000 years. Eric Mayson joins to discuss how to safely dispose of radioactive material, and more importantly, how to communicate with future generations about it. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an ex...

Sep 22, 20201 hr 23 min

Ep. #198 - What If You Disappeared Over Lake Superior?

On November 23, 1953, Felix Moncla and Robert Wilson disappeared over Lake Superior while attempting to intercept an unidentified aircraft. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes....

Sep 15, 202059 min

Ep. #197 - What If UFOs Buzzed The White House?

Rob Kristoffersen joins to discuss the UFO flap of 1952. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Sep 09, 20201 hr 7 min

Ep. #196 - What If You Found Pepie The Lake Monster?

There's rumored to be a lake monster named Pepie who lives in Lake Pepin. Spencer went to take a look. Lydia joins to discuss. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Sep 01, 202053 min

Ep. #195 - What If You Had A Twin?

In game 1 of the 2017 NBA eastern conference semifinals, Markieff Morris badly sprained his ankle. He left the game after playing just 11:00 minutes and didn't return. Just two days later, he had his best game of the series and showed no signs of a sprained ankle. Was it really Markieff, or was it his twin brother Marcus, who is also an NBA player and has IDENTICAL TATTOOS? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 29 min

Ep. #194 - What If You Were Blue?

The blue Fugates were blue. They lived in Kentucky. Howdy'a do? Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406

Aug 12, 20201 hr 3 min

Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time - Pt. 8

We're back with another episode of Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time, in which a Colombian cowman bangs some aliens. Thanks Rob...?

Aug 07, 202034 min

Ep. #193 - What If We Actually Read Our Email?

We're answering some emails and voicemails about drones, UFOs, sasquatches riding unicorns, the Memphis pyramid, and a bunch of other nonsense. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Aug 05, 20201 hr 8 min

Ep. #192 - What If They're Not Drones?

We have an update on the Colorado drone mystery from last winter, and it's pretty dang weird! Newly Released FAA Documents Give Unprecedented Look Into Colorado Drone Swarm Mystery Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jul 28, 20201 hr 5 min

Ep. #191 - What If You Found A Dinosaur?

Giant flying crocodiles, prehistoric lake monsters, desert stegosauruses, flying anglerfish, and a bunch more nonsense! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jul 22, 20201 hr 5 min

Ep. #190 - What If UFOs Made Your Corn Grow?

Several people saw UFOs in western Massachusetts on September 1, 1969. A few folks got abducted. Thom claims the UFOs made the corn grow 17 feet high! Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jul 15, 202058 min

Ep. #189 - What If We Explored the Pyramids of the United States?

The 3rd and 6th largest pyramids in the worlds are in the United States. One's haunted and the other one's cursed by a crystal skull. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jul 08, 20201 hr 8 min

Ep. #188 - What If You Found a Space Acorn?

A space acorn fell on Kecksburg Pennsylvania on December 9, 1965. Or maybe it was the Russians? Who knows?! But there was probably a space dog inside! Watch the trailer for The Race To Alaska! Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 4 min

Ep. #187 - What If Ghosts Played Sports?

Ryan fell on his ass Last week's patreon episode (aka Timmy the Ghost Boy) At cost bucket hats towels for the golf course wherever This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jun 24, 20201 hr 1 min

Enough Is Enough: A 150 Year Review of the Minneapolis Police Department

Hi friends! Today we're sharing MPD150 's Enough Is Enough report. Enough is Enough! That is both the conclusion and the title of this report, a 150-year performance review of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). The report is the product of an investigation into the conduct of the department over the fifteen decades since its founding in 1867. It includes a survey of its current role and impact, especially on marginalized communities, and an exploration of viable alternatives to the policin...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 39 min

Ep. #186 - What If People Are Mostly Good?

This week, we're talking about Rutger Bregman's new book, Humankind: A Hopeful History. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jun 17, 20201 hr 13 min

Ep. #185 - What if Aliens Fell From the Sky?

It's raining little extraterrestrial mafuckas! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 8 min

Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time - Pt. 7

Rob Kristofferson of Our Strange Skies is back with another episode of Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time. This time, he's live reading a story about rabbits. Some resources and ways to help

Jun 04, 202015 min

Ep. #183 - What If We Came to Say We're the Best Podcast in the U.S.A.?

I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast, but we like dumb questions with our breakfast toast. This week, we're trying to find the origin of rap's silliest cliche. Hot Topics: You look like a garden today, how do plants work?, Scooby Doo, how to eat a banana, 15-minute songs, is lime a color?, the plowingest guy in the U.S.A., I'm 13 and it's my birthday, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a ...

May 27, 20201 hr 5 min

Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time - Pt. 6

Rob Kristofferson of Our Strange Skies is back with another episode of Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time. This time, he's presenting his unified theory of breakfast foods and UFOs.

May 22, 20208 min

Ep. #182 - What If We A'd Some Q's?

We're answering some questions from y'all! Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406

May 20, 20201 hr 6 min

Ep. #181 - What If You Visited the Bridgewater Triangle?

Bigfeet, UFOs, fudgepuckies, satanic rituals, murder, thunderbirds, demons, and all kinds of wild crap! It's the Bridgewater triangle! Hot Topics: fudgepuckies, Longfellow rhombus, Ryan's kitchen, just take your ass home Bill, special skull powers, mystery emu on the lam, wicked loud kid, flying sporting goods, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an...

May 12, 20201 hr 13 min

Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time - Pt. 5

Rob Kristofferson of Our Strange Skies is back with another episode of Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time. We've got an update on the Herbert Hopkins men in black story we covered on this week's free episode, and another wild ass encounter from Maine. Enjoy!

May 08, 20209 min

Ep. #180 - What If A Bald Guy Stole Your Heart?

1970s Maine was crazy! UFOs, Men in Black, alien abductions - they had it all! Hot Topics: mustache man, bread and pushups, apparating weirdos, don't let drunks in your house, how do buttons work?, Yaris or Windstar?, is this conversation?, and much more. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

May 06, 20201 hr 6 min

Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time - Pt. 4

We're back with another episode of Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time. This week, we've got one a Brit who met some thirsty aliens in South Africa. Check out Rob Kristofferson's podcasts, Our Strange Skies and The Coda.

May 01, 20208 min

Ep. #179 - What If Humanoids Were Flying?

It's rainin mafuckas! We're talking about all kinds of flying humanoids. Chicago Mothman, Owl Man, Attack Man, Shapeshifter Man, 10ft Demon Not A Man, and many others. Hot Topics: Audible Shimmy, behavior: screaming, let's spend the first 20 minutes arguing about some dumb shit, knowing what birds are about, Buzz Lightyear, shit face or mothman face? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp . Use promo code whatif for 10% off your first month. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join...

Apr 29, 20201 hr 15 min

Ep. #178 - What If Alien Robots Chased You Up A Tree?

On September 4, 1964, Donald Shrum went on a hunting trip with some work buddies. He ended up spending a night in a tree fending off robots from outer space with fire and a pocket full of change. Buy yourself or a loved one a gift in our shop . Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode every week, plus a back catalog of nearly 100 episodes. Send us stuff! The What If? Podcast | PO box 6554 | Minneapolis, MN | 55406...

Apr 22, 20201 hr 6 min

Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time - Pt. 3

Pancakes and space penguins! We're back with another episode of Uncle Rob's Alien Story Time. Check out Rob Kristofferson's podcasts, Our Strange Skies and The Coda .

Apr 20, 202011 min
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