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Those Conspiracy Guys

Gordon Rochfordthoseconspiracyguys.com
Those Conspiracy Guys is a history, comedy and true crime podcast from Ireland produced and presented by Gordon Rochford and the topics discussed are varied and wide-ranging; from the speculations on the out-there conspiracy theories like aliens, time travel, and ancient civilisations to researched discussions on the more grounded, historical and provable conspiracies like political and financial corruption, scientific chicanery and secret government agency shenanigans. In long-form group discussions; interviews with authors and experts; live stage shows and streams with an eager audience; and collaborations with other conspiracy creators; Gordo examines all the wildest notions and most unbelievable theories in the ever broadening genre of 'conspiracy'. From the high-concept topics like inter-dimensional lizard men, complicated assassination plots and potential future technologies like alternative simulated universes; to the much more tangible topics like discussing serial killers and mysterious true crime cases; exploring the history of religions and cult leaders; and historically profiling the lives and times of some of the most influential people to have lived, and died. Those Conspiracy Guys brings you on a light hearted and hilarious exploration of these fantastic stories through thoroughly researched and painstakingly contmeplated production; making it easy and fun for these sometimes heavy and complicated topics to be digested, with lashings of good old irreverend Irish craic from host Gordon Rochford and a cavalcade of hilarious comedians, committed creators and fabulously interesting guests.
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Episodes

Life on Mars

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about the most intriguing mystery in our solar system and possibly the key to unlocking the knowledge behind our entire civilisation, finding out where the human race comes from and discovering whether or not we are alone in the universe; we're talking about Life on Mars. Humans discovered Mars more than 3000 years ago but it still seems to be at the forefront of our conversation today despite knowing little more than we did back then. Elon and NASA are workin...

Mar 28, 20195 hr 28 min

The Hinterkaifek Murders

TRUE CRIME - On this episode we talk about one of the longest running mysteries in Germany and a pretty grizzly crime that has people scratching their heads even to this day, The Hinterkaifek Murders. In a small German hamlet a family is found dead with no evidence and no suspects. They were brutally bludgeoned to death by an unknown assailant; but local tales tell of a history of abuse and incest in the family. Musician Steven Gormley joins me on this episode and he is the one singing the beaut...

Mar 08, 20191 hr 51 min

Cannibalism

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we discuss the last taboo and a dark subject that some may not be able to stomach, we are talking about Cannibalism. For hundreds of thousands of years humans, or a variation of humans, have been eating each other, and mostly not just for food. Eating ones enemies or neighbouring tribes is still common practice in remote parts of the world.Often Cannibalism is seen as a last resort for the desperate and infirm, with famous stories of plane cra...

Mar 01, 20195 hr 40 min

John Wayne Gacy

TRUE CRIME - On this episode we dive deep into the history of Pogo the Clown aka John Wayne Gacy and try to figure out where his insatiable blood lust came from. Lauren Kelly O'Sullivan joins me to talk about John Wayne Gacy and his unorthadix life and seemingly endless capacity for charm and manipulation. Gacy had an incomparible skill for weilding power and the lengths he would go to to satisfy primal urges are yet unmatched. Guilt and shame from his youth played a big part in his future crime...

Feb 22, 20192 hr 20 min

The Death of Bruce Lee

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about arguably one of the most famous people on the planet; whose legacy is honoured in the four corners of the world, whose life showed us the possibility in diversity and whose mysterious death left unanswered questions and suspicions to this day; this episode is all about Bruce Lee. Born in San Fransisco and raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee led a varied and bizarre life coming from winning dance competitions and taking part in gang fi...

Feb 15, 20194 hr 27 min

The 27 Club

DEEP DIVE - On this episode,​ we talk about the infamously tragic collection of now-classic music stars that died at the height of their careers but at a very early age; now collectively known as The 27 Club. Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin were the original three dying at the end of the 60s and leaving behind them the legacy of one of the wildest and most progressive periods in human history. Their passing sounded a death knell for the counterculture and its hopes for the future.Fast f...

Jan 30, 20196 hr 40 min

The Golden State Killer

TRUE CRIME - On this episode, we talk about Joseph James DeAngelo now known as The Golden State Killer and his 40-year​ reign of terror on the unsuspecting residents of California. During the 70s DeAngelo committed a series of brutal rapes and murders but did so in many different areas and with seemingly different motives and techniques.He was mistakenly identified as the Visalia Ransacker, The Original Night Stalker and The Diamond Knot Killer by law enforcement; thinking these murders were com...

Jan 17, 20193 hr 4 min

The War on Drugs

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about an issue that permeates the fabric of society in almost every way possible and is considered a long term malicious attacks on American society and one of the most insidious systems of class based justice ever created; The War on Drugs.In the 1970s America was facing a crisis; a moral and social cancer that threatened the American way of life. Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs to combat their corrosive effect on the youth of America. Others claim it w...

Dec 31, 20187 hr 5 min

The Somerton Man (Taman Shud)

TRUE CRIME - On this episode we take on one of Australia's most mysterious deaths in the shape of The Somerton Man also known as The Taman Shud Case. A man found on the beach in Adelaide with no ID, no next of kin, some strange items on his person and, as it turned out, a very secretive local history. Was there some international spy carry on? Maybe a murder to hide some embarrassing secrets? Who knows but some new scientific revelations could shine some light on the identity of the man at least...

Dec 07, 20181 hr 57 min

Bohemian Grove

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about the best and worst kept secret in the community of elite billionaires that rule the world, Bohemian Grove. Nestled deep in the forests of Redwood trees in Northern California, this luxury campground sees the best and worst of high society gather in a highly exclusive clandestine fraternal ritual comprised of chants, burning effigies, nudity, sexual activity, and talks and presentations by some of the worlds most qualified and experienced speakers.Some al...

Nov 28, 20183 hr 50 min

Season 7 Announcement

So here it is, the Season 7 announcement. Season 6 is over and we had a great time over the last year; this reasonably rambly and emotive mini-episode is all about what has been going on in the last year with me, the show, and other TCG related business. I talk about being burned out at the start of the year; the crazy recording schedule over the summer; moving out of our home; and the future including TCGTV stuff. Its a bit long but it says everything I need to say and answers a Lot of the ques...

Nov 28, 201841 min

Benjamin Bathurst

TRUE CRIME - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about a olde timey disappearance of a diplomat deep in the countryside of Austria; who by all accounts vanished into thin air. Benjamin Bathurst, the son of a Bishop and Diplomat, was sent on a mysterious envoy to Austria during the Napoleonic war and while leaving a pub, maybe a bit worse for wear, he spontaneously popped out of existence. Some say it was murder, some say espionage; well Im joined by comedian Peter Flanagan to discus...

Nov 19, 20181 hr 16 min

The Ku Klux Klan

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we head down south to the land of the pines, to where the seemingly inarguable facets of human decency don't seem to exist and where an historically hated, morally outdated and powerfully overrated set of white guys wilfully discriminate against anyone who isn't them, we are talking about the Ku Klux Klan. From the mis 19th Century the Klan have been active and after the emancipation proclamation freed the black slaves in the US, these post ci...

Nov 14, 20186 hr 20 min

Son of Sam

TRUE CRIME - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about the Son of Sam who terrorised New York City in the summer of 1977 with indiscriminate shootings and mysterious serial letters to the police. David Berkowitz, who originally known as the .44 Caliber Killer, shot 13 people and killed 6 in what was known as The Summer of Sam, and sparked the biggest man hunt in the history of New York.Berkowitz claimed that he was instructed by a demon, who lived inside his neighbors dog, to carry ...

Nov 06, 20181 hr 36 min

Cultural Marxism

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about the zeitgeist of political correctness, identity politics and radical social thought that saturates the current media landscape and partisan discourse; a system of criticism of social inequality and progressive philosophy called Cultural Marxism. ________________________This podcast is supported by the generous donations of the wonderful folks over at Patreon. If you want to support the show and get exclusive content, ad-free epi...

Oct 27, 20185 hr 47 min

Ted Bundy

TRUE CRIME - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we throw on the fake cast of curiosity and dive into the murky world of famed lady killer Ted Bundy. After growing up in a very dysfunctional home, Ted Bundy grew up to be one of the worlds most prolific and brutal serial murderers. Starting at a very young age, Bundy set his sights on young college brunettes and would use methods of manipulation and coercion to get his victims into a vulnerable state. His unimaginably brutal methods of rape,...

Oct 05, 20182 hr 51 min

Flat Earth

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about the most controversial conspiracy topic there is; a belief system that has brother fighting against brother and has lit the internet ablaze in the last few years with growing numbers of evangelists online reaching record numbers, we are talking about the theory of The Flat Earth. From knowledge almost forgotten from ancient maps and turn of the century enlightened thrill seeking scientists and sociologists, the theory of the flat...

Aug 24, 20186 hr 48 min

DB Cooper

TRUE CRIME - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about the most mysterious unsolved crime to grace the skies of the United States, the strange tale of DB Cooper. On 24th November 1971 a man in a fancy suit and sunglasses stole $200,000 dollars from authorities after he hijacked a plane and then jumped from that plane with the money, never to be seen or heard from again.For forty years this crime has been unsolved and no one knows the identity of the gentleman thief. Some are putting...

Aug 15, 20182 hr 13 min

Oliver CJ Tempest - The Knights Templar Podcast

SWAPCAST - On this episode I chat with Oliver CJ Tempest from The Knights Templar Podcast about Freemasonry, Knights Templar and his documentary on the ancient orders that inhabited the British Isles. In our Freemason and Illuminati episodes I chat a lot about these guys and they will get their own episode eventually (maybe Oliver might consider a trip across the water?) but this very interesting chat will definitely steer you in the direction of his show. You can find Oliver and his show here h...

Jul 21, 20184 min

Richard Speck

TRUE CRIME - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about one of the original spree killers and a man for whom the term 'evil' could be appropriately administered; Richard Speck. Speck killed 8 nurses in their dormitory in the Summer of 1966 and marked his place in history as one of the most brutal humans to ever live.Speck was born to raise hell and showed this from an early age. His manipulate and abusive step-father got Richard into bad habits early and before long he was committing...

Jul 09, 20181 hr 45 min

Jim Morrison

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we ride the King's Highway and break on through to tell the story of one of the most enigmatic rock stars of all time and a man known as much for his antics off stage as on, Jim Morrison. Born in 1943 to parents George and Clara, Jim grew up a military brat, being moved from town to town as his father, a naval Admiral, was promoted and moved post during the 40s and 50s. Not settling anywhere and having a disjointed upbringing, it was no wonder...

Jun 25, 20185 hr 58 min

The Federal Reserve

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we don the Red Shield and crack the door on the vault that holds one of the biggest secrets in the world; the organisation that has control over everything we buy, sell, use and consume and we don't even truly know how it works; The Federal Reserve. Born of a turbulent financial climate in the years after the War of Independence, The Federal Reserve idea was one of stability and unity. The attempt by politicians and European bankers to consoli...

May 30, 20186 hr 1 min

Greg Carlwood - The Higherside Chats

SWAPCAST - On this SwapCast Greg Carlwood joins me to chat about his podcast The Higherside Chats, one of the most well known and successful conspiracy podcasts ever, and one of my personal favourite shows! We answer questions and take comments from the fans and chat about what its like to be a podcaster, how he got into it in the first place, our favourite conspiracies, how episode topics are chosen, how to monetise conspiracy content, what its like to interview people for a living, the upcomin...

Apr 16, 20184 min

Big Pharma

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we gargle the hardest pill to swallow in the war for the health of our planet and discuss the murky and insanely diverse machinations of health industry; one of the most inaccessible and necessary institutions on the planet, but it has been corrupt by the force we know as Big Pharma. From earliest doctors and ancient medicines, human have tried to cure ailments both in the body and the mind. From cataract surgery being done over 2500 years ago...

Apr 11, 20185 hr 55 min

Michael Jackson

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we talk about the undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and his frequent rises and falls from public adoration to global vilification and from innocent child star delighting many, to tarnished sex predator fated to spend his life in forced hermitage and eventually die quietly and alone. Michael came from a religious family who were talented beyond measure. His father was a hard task master and this is often cited as Michaels neverending que...

Mar 31, 20185 hr 10 min

Martin Luther King Jr

DEEP DIVE - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we all jump on the freedom ride to truth town dodging hoses of lies and misdirection and the snarling hounds of bigotry as we discuss one of the most influential architects of social justice the world has ever known, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Starting from humble beginnings in a holy household, young Martin had to contend with the knowledge his father, also a reverend, would bestow. This awareness of racial segregation gave a young Martin a se...

Feb 28, 20185 hr 13 min

David Icke

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about the wild white haired Isle of Wight wizard who fuels the daily fight against the invisible interdimensional lizard people who feed off our fear, David Icke. From second division goalkeeper to BBC sports presenter by way of a crippling case of arthritis, Icke made a name for himself in media in Britain and was practically a household name. He made a grave error however when he announced to the country on the Terry Wogan show that he was 'Son of the God He...

Feb 24, 20185 hr 53 min

Ted Kaczynski - The Unabomber

TRUE CRIME - On this episode of Those Conspiracy Guys we look at one of the longest running terror campaigns in history and the most prolific serial criminal in America, Ted Kaczynski also known as The Unabomber. From the late 70s Ted Kaczynski sent explosive packages through the post to unsuspecting colleges, universities, airlines and academic personnel right up until his capture in Montana in 1997.The FBI began looking for this mysterious bomber after a package was found in the hold of an Ame...

Jan 21, 20183 hr 10 min

Natalee Holloway

TRUE CRIME - On this episode we talk about a mystery still unsolved and a cunning murderer who hides in plain sight, this is the story of the murder of Natalee Holloway. Natalee was on holiday in Aruba on a vacation from college and she went missing just 3 days into the trip. Her body was never found and since 2005 many reports, theories and even witnesses claim to have solved the case, but Natalee remains missing and a murderer still roams free.Local romeo Joran Van Der Sloot was the prime susp...

Jan 19, 20181 hr 38 min

Heaven's Gate Cult

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we talk about one of the biggest mass suicides on American soil and an organisation that shook the American people to the core in the late 90s, The Heavens Gate Cult. Classed as crackpots and 'Techno Pagans’ the cult operated from 1976 until the mass suicide event in 1997 where 39 people died by ingesting poison laced applesauce, and lying down peacefully to die with a purple shroud over their face. This strangest of scenes was orchestrated by the cults leader Marshal...

Jan 17, 20185 hr 25 min
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