Quincy and Claire Talk Conspiracy

Content warning: Please be advised that this epsiode discusses ritual abuse and child abuse. The Satanic Panic gripped the United States in the 1980s as 12,000 people were accused of being involved with child abuse as part of the Church of Satan. Although widely discredited today, this was still a significant cultural phenomena and one that we will dive into in this week's episode.

Megan Goodwin is a researcher, podcaster author and teacher of religious studies, focusing on gender, race and sexuality. We discuss new religious movements, religious othering and more! For Megan's work: https://www.megan-goodwin.com/ Megan's Podcast: https://keepingit101.com/

The freemasons, although not a cult, are often described as exhibiting "cult-like behaviour" with the rituals, ceremonies and symbols. This week we discuss what we know about the group and their imprint on the making of modern western society, as well as the mysterious case of William Morgan who disappeared after threatening to publish some of the freemasons' secrets.

From the Da Vinci Code to National Treasure, the Knight's Templars are a key part of the public imaginary. But what was the group really about? We take you through understandings of the Templars from their origins right through to the modern day.

Ryan Sprague is a ufologist (UFO researcher) and came on the podcast to tell us about his personal experiences with UFOs, Area 51, and meeting Bob Lazar. You can find Ryan on Twitter (@RyanSprague51) and on his podcast, @somewhereskies.

This week's episode is about the top secret American military installation, "Area 51". What is in there? And why does former employee, Bob Lazar, claim that it was extraterrestrials... Join us to find out!

Although there is a lot of secrecy and mystery around the appropriately named mystery cults, we do our best to share with you what we know about these groups dedicated to Roman and Greek gods. Myths, visions and ceremonies - the mystery cults have captured imaginations since their foundation thousands of years ago.

We were joined for our first expert interview of the season by John Waller, historian at the Michigan State University. We discuss the causes of the plague, why other possession epidemics were most prevelant amongst women, and what happened at the shrine of Saint Vitus. If you want to learn more about this topic, we recommend John's book "The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness".

Compelled to dance until feet became bloodied and bruised - the dancing plague of medieval Europe took the lives of many its victims through exhaustion. But what caused it? And how is it related to the cult of Saint Vitus? Listen to find out!

We're back! Listen to our trailer to find out the theme of Season 2, some future episode reveals, and what we've been up to.

We roundup our fist season of episodes by taking a look at some of our favourite episodes and where the podcast is going next. Keep an eye on our social media for further updates though! A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us so far, the support has been amazing! We're looking forward to Season 2 already...

Alex Partridge from the Scott Polar Museum fills us in on the Franklin expedition and shows us some amazing items! Make sure you check out our YouTube channel to see them!

Many explorers ventured into the dangerous arctic in pursuit of the alleged North West Passage, some coming to an unpleasant end. This week, we focus on the mysterious Franklin expedition which seemingly disappeared without a trace - or did it?

Rebecca Larson, host of Tudors Dynasty the Podcast, joins us this week to debunk the conspiracy theories surrounding the Tudors, and especially Thomas Seymour! You can find Rebecca : Twitter: @TudorsDynasty Instagram: tudorsdynasty

The Tudors are a favourite point in history for many, and with that comes conspiracies. Was Elizabeth I really a man? And what was Thomas Seymour doing in the middle of the night outside Edward VI's bedchamber... Join us to find out!

This week's interview is with postdoctoral research associate at the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab, Dr Michael Biddlestone. We discuss the psychology behind conspiracy theories and fake news, and the techniques that researchers are using to combat them. Spoiler - there are no easy answers!

We had the pleasure of being joined by astronomer, archeologist and self-proclaimed "stone henge geek" Simon Banton who told us about his experiences working at Stone Henge and his subsequent career giving talks about the stone circle. You can find Simon on Twitter @weborguk Simon's Projects and Previous Talks: A site about each stone: http://www.stonesofstonehenge.org.uk/ Articles by Simon: http://www.stonehengemonument.co.uk/p/welcome.html Talk on the Astronomy of Stonehenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1igdFB4C90

This week we discuss one of the UK's most loved tourist attractions, perhaps so loved because of the mysteries and legends that surround it. Who built it? Why was it built? And what does Merlin have to do with it all? Plus- Quincy gets confused about Disney

This week Quincy and Claire take the role of the experts in the Q & A, answering questions from listeners and our special guest, Olivia, about Sunday's episode. Olivia is a deputy editor at the Cambridge Tab newspaper and we had the privilege of being interviewed by her last week for an article which you can find on our Instagram page, @QandC_Conspiracy. We hope you enjoy!

We dive headfirst into the conspiracy theory that ancient aliens are responsible for some of the most famous ancient civilizations on earth. Join us Wednesday for our first Q and A session, where we answer some of your most burning questions about the theory! Send your questions to us on Instagram or Twitter. @qandc_conspiracy and @QuincyTalk

In this special episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Williamson, author of Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth to discuss her book and the harm that can be caused by conspiracy theories. TW: This episode contains difficult subject manner Find Elizabeth on Twitter: @NYTLiz

Trevor Cunnington, all-around Shakespeare lover and Ph.D in Communications and Culture and MA in English and Theatre studies helps us to debunk questions around the authenticity of Shakespeare's authorship. Follow Trevor here: @trevorcunning

To be or not to be... was 'The Bard' really just a group of aristocrats looking to hide their penchant for playwriting? Join us this week as we discuss Shakespeare and a conspiracy that goes back decades.

We are joined this week by maritime historians Mark and Kent to go in-depth into some of the theories we discussed in Sunday's episode. Follow Mark and Kent on Twitter: @Mark_Chirnside and @JKentLayton

Almost 110 years after the Titanic sank, conspiracy theories about the disaster continue to surround the morning of April 14, 1912. Quincy and Claire discuss the switch conspiracy and the newer coal fire/boiler room theory, along with some of the more far-out theories - like that a cursed mummy caused the sinking! Sound effects credit of www.zapsplat.com

Quincy and Claire discuss some of the conspiracy theories surrounding history's most infamous events and people. Fun discussion and chat, along with interviews with experts in the field. Join us April 3, 2022 for our first episode: The Titanic. Follow us on Instagram to keep up to date: qandc_conspiracy