{"podcast":{"title":"Thrilling Threads - Conspiracy Theories, Strange Phenomena, True Crime, Unsolved Mysteries, etc!","slug":"thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc-6679021","podcast_index_feed_id":6679021,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5995429/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://thrillingthreadspod.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0217c8e677c868ec16a9626b1e0a6604.jpg","author":"Byte & Pieces","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Prepare to be captivated, surprised, and enlightened as we shed light on the shadows of the unknown. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a fan of the supernatural, or simply curious about the unexplained, our podcast offers something to intrigue and engage everyone. Uncover the secrets that have evaded conventional explanation and ignite your sense of wonder. Are you ready to join us on this enlightening journey? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc--5995429/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T06:20:02.905589+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc-6679021"},"episode":{"title":"The CIA’s Haunted Mixtape & The Vampire War","slug":"the-cia-s-haunted-mixtape-the-vampire-war","published_at":"2026-06-19T10:35:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc-6679021/the-cia-s-haunted-mixtape-the-vampire-war","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc-6679021","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cia-s-haunted-mixtape-the-vampire-war--72488353","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72488353/the_cia_s_haunted_mixtape_the_vampire_war1.mp3","summary":"🕵️‍♂️ Did the CIA Really Use Vampires and Ghosts to Win a War? Ever wondered if the most effective weapon in a soldier's arsenal isn't a gun, but a haunted mixtape or a fake vampire attack ? Welcome to a world where military intelligence meets the paranormal. In this episode, we dive deep into the declassified files of the Cold War and the Vietnam War to uncover the most audacious covert operations ever conceived. 📽️ What You’ll Discover: The $6 Million Hole: How the CIA and MI6 built Operation Gold , a massive underground Berlin Tunnel to wiretap the Soviets, only to be betrayed by a legendary mole. Lethal Paranoia: The secrets of Operation Eldest Son , where the US planted exploding AK-47 ammo to make enemy soldiers fear their own weapons. Weaponizing Folklore: From the eerie Ghost Tape No. 10 in the jungles of Vietnam to staging \"vampire\" hunts in the Philippines, learn how the US used psychological warfare to terrify superstitious fighters. From high-stakes engineering to military intelligence sabotage , these accounts reveal the technical ingenuity and psychological chaos used to undermine adversaries from within. We explore why the most dangerous battles are often fought inside the human mind. Are you ready to see the dark side of history? 🌑 📢 Join the conversation! If you love dark history and true crime espionage , subscribe and leave a review. Share this episode with a friend who thinks they know everything about the Cold War! 👉 Subscribe now to never miss a declassified secret. Let’s get into the shadows. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc--5995429/support . ThrillingThreadsPod.com - Unravel the Unknown.Dive deep into the world's greates…","meta_description":"🕵️‍♂️ Did the CIA Really Use Vampires and Ghosts to Win a War? Ever wondered if the most effective weapon in a soldier's arsenal isn't a gun, but a haunte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2506,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc-6679021/episodes/the-cia-s-haunted-mixtape-the-vampire-war/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc-6679021/the-cia-s-haunted-mixtape-the-vampire-war.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}