{"podcast":{"title":"CONSPIRACY 101","slug":"conspiracy-101-7818303","podcast_index_feed_id":7818303,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/ClWfEsPp","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/conspiracy-101/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/cf2abf1a-3b23-4ec5-a5f9-09a454e403b2/8e0561d5-1a63-46fa-927e-b1a95e8a2088/3000x3000/conspiracy101-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Daniel Lucas / Bob LeMent","episode_count":18,"summary":"Conspiracy 101 is a curious, critical-thinking podcast that explores the stories, theories, and unanswered questions that exist at the edges of official narratives. For our listeners, this show is not about telling you what to believe—but about examining why people believe what they do. Each episode breaks down well-known and lesser-known conspiracies by looking at their origins, historical context, psychological appeal, and the evidence both for and against them. We separate speculation from fact, encourage healthy skepticism, and emphasize media literacy in an age of information overload. Conspiracy 101 invites you to question responsibly, think independently, and stay grounded—because curiosity is powerful, but clarity matters even more.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T06:17:22.359074+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303"},"episode":{"title":"Conspiracy 101, in its first season, features Artificial Moon","slug":"conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-artificial-moon","published_at":"2026-04-16T07:44:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-artificial-moon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303","url":"https://bleav.com/shows/conspiracy-101/episodes/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-artificial-moon/","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/15967a7f-2d09-407b-8224-4d9648d8af8d/episodes/61cf5052-5bf7-4535-ad6e-a2d937a6fb09/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=15967a7f-2d09-407b-8224-4d9648d8af8d&awEpisodeId=61cf5052-5bf7-4535-ad6e-a2d937a6fb09&feed=ClWfEsPp","summary":"Conspiracy 101, in its first season, features Artificial Moon a deep and thought-provoking exploration into one of the most controversial and enduring theories about Earth’s closest celestial companion. In this episode, we examine the origins of the idea that the Moon may be artificial, tracing it back to historical speculation, unusual observations, and interpretations that have fueled debate for decades. We’ll break down the key arguments often cited by proponents, including the Moon’s unique size relative to Earth, its orbital behavior, and certain anomalies that have sparked curiosity and skepticism alike. At the same time, we bring in established scientific perspectives to provide balance, helping listeners distinguish between evidence-based conclusions and speculative claims. This episode is not about promoting belief, but about encouraging critical thinking understanding how such theories emerge, why they persist, and what they reveal about human curiosity and our desire to question the unknown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.","meta_description":"Conspiracy 101, in its first season, features Artificial Moon a deep and thought-provoking exploration into one of the most controversial and enduring the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1837,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conspiracy-101-7818303/episodes/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-artificial-moon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-artificial-moon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}