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Hoax Hunters
Byte & Pieces
73 episodes
2 days ago
Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.

Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.

Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We’ll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world.

But the real mystery isn't how they did it. It's why we fell for it. Using the science of persuasion and the study of human psychology, we expose the mental shortcuts and hidden biases that make all of us vulnerable.

This isn't just about the past. Understanding the blueprint for deception is your best defense against the misinformation of today.

Follow Hoax Hunters to uncover the truth behind the world's most fascinating lies.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hoax-hunters--6723538/support.
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Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.

Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.

Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We’ll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world.

But the real mystery isn't how they did it. It's why we fell for it. Using the science of persuasion and the study of human psychology, we expose the mental shortcuts and hidden biases that make all of us vulnerable.

This isn't just about the past. Understanding the blueprint for deception is your best defense against the misinformation of today.

Follow Hoax Hunters to uncover the truth behind the world's most fascinating lies.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hoax-hunters--6723538/support.
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TELEPORTATION, Typewriters & Trapdoors (The SECRET Magicians Swear to Never REVEAL)
Hoax Hunters
32 minutes
1 week ago
TELEPORTATION, Typewriters & Trapdoors (The SECRET Magicians Swear to Never REVEAL)
Before deepfakes and viral fake news, there was the ultimate con: a 19th-century illusionist who could supposedly teleport across a stage in the blink of an eye. Was it real science, or one of history's greatest hoaxes? The answer lies in a secret that magicians have guarded for centuries: the art of theatrical misdirection.

Join us as we pull back the curtain on the "Teleportation" Hoax and explore the fascinating psychology of deception. This isn't just about sleight of hand; it's a deep dive into how your own brain can be hacked. We'll uncover how magicians exploit the limits of human attention, using techniques that create inattentional blindness to perform the impossible right in front of your eyes. We'll even explore the unwritten, iron-clad rules that prevent magicians from exposing each other's secrets.

But this story isn't just stuck in the past. The same psychological tricks used to fool an entire theater are now being used on your social media feed. We'll connect the dots between 19th-century stagecraft and the modern spread of misinformation, revealing how the ancient art of illusion is more relevant than ever.

If you love understanding the secrets behind how things work—and how your own mind can be tricked—you've just found your new favorite podcast. Follow us, share this episode with anyone who thinks they can't be fooled, and get ready to question everything you see.


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Hoax Hunters
Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.

Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.

Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We’ll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world.

But the real mystery isn't how they did it. It's why we fell for it. Using the science of persuasion and the study of human psychology, we expose the mental shortcuts and hidden biases that make all of us vulnerable.

This isn't just about the past. Understanding the blueprint for deception is your best defense against the misinformation of today.

Follow Hoax Hunters to uncover the truth behind the world's most fascinating lies.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hoax-hunters--6723538/support.