Episode
The Episode They Don't Want You to Hear!
- Podcast
- The History on Film Podcast
- Published
- Jan 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4540
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Summary
Ross is joined by Robert Spinelli and Dr. Bethan Jones to discuss the history of conspiracy theories in popular culture. They look at how conspiratorial thinking reflects social and political anxieties, the ways in which conspiracy theorists are depicted in media, and the difficulty in approaching these topics academically. FURTHER READING: Spinelli, Robert (Ed.). The Lizard People Don't Want You to Read This Jones, Bethan. Participatory Culture Wars: Controversy, Conflict, and Complicity in Fandom FURTHER WATCHING: Community S2E9, "Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design" JFK The Truman Show The X-Files Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.