The Truth Tank

This is episode 54 of The Truth Tank On this episode we will continue our epic look at everyone's favourite movie monster Godzilla. We will explore the backstory and history of the Godzilla franchise, How did he get his name?  We will look at the different eras and versions of Godzilla, having been a total of 38 Godzilla films spanning multiple decades, beginning with Toho Co. 1954 Godzilla. Episode Promos: Bucket Of Chum: The Shark Movie Podcast Book Of The Dead Cheers Big Ears Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2Su https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203 https://iheart.com/podcast/76110779 https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Truth-Tank-id5627421?country=us https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://thetruthtank.podbean.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daigo_Fukury%C5%AB_Maru

This is episode 53 of The Truth Tank. On this episode, We will be looking at the greatest movie monster of all time, starring in 38 films spanning 70 years, the one and only Godzilla..  We will take a look at the latest instalment of the franchise Toho Studios Godzilla: Minus One.  Diving into the themes, metaphors the film explores and social issues playing out in the backdrop of post war in Japan; the trust in the government, societal upheaval, PTSD, people helping people, destructive nationalism, communities banding together during in times of crisis and disaster response. These issues covered in the film are as relevant today as they were back then. Godzilla: Minus One has received rave reviews around the world due to its human story and VFX budget of less than 15 million dollars. Hollywood budgets have become overinflated in the past few decades. The last batch of superhero and sequel films have bearly made their budget back which asks the questions… What are the big studios doing with all this money? How can a relatively small Japanese studio produce one of the most visually spectacular films of the year for less than the standard independent film? Are big studios cooking the books and inflating budgets for financial gain? or Have smaller studios just figured out how to make big films on a shoestring budget?  Episode Promos: @exploringwithphil @thecreepycrappodcast @cryptids,creeps,andconspiracy @you'recreepingmeout @cheersbigears @thebrianstormingproject @bucketofchum:thesharkmoviepodcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2Su https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203 https://iheart.com/podcast/76110779 https://podcastsmanager.google.com/show?show=show%3A-QQoH5-vtXkLrT0eiw8k5Q https://thetruthtank.podbean.com Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/dec/17/godzilla-minus-one-review-takashi-yamazaki-a-thunderously-entertaining-sequel https://theconversation.com/godzilla-minus-one-finding-paradise-of-shared-co-operation-through-environmental-disaster-219555 https://screenrant.com/godzilla-minus-one-box-office-success-explained/

This is episode 52 of The Truth Tank This episode is the long awaited overdue sequel to Avatar: The History Behind The Film Part 1. We will continue our look at Avatar's pre-production picking up where we left off, early on in 2006 when the script for the film is written, designing the world, creatures, cultures and characters of Avatar, and alien languages. As well as the breakthroughs in 3D fusion cameras, the comparisons between Avatar and Cameron's other Sci-fi epic Aliens.  We will also be looking at some of James Cameron's biggest inspirations in creating the world of Pandora, what is the most expensive film ever made?, the clash of cultures, cargo cults?, what exactly is an Avatar?, advancements in visual effects & 3D technology, and the army of artist that help bring James Cameron's vision to life and the truly epic amount of rendering and hard drive space needed to fit the finished product on. Finally I will review Avatar: The Way Of Water. Episode Promos: They Don't Stay Dead  Bucket Of Chum: The Shark Movies Podcast Cheers Big Ears! The Brian Storming Project  Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2Su https://iheart.com/podcast/76110779 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203 Sources:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(2009_film) https://www.slashfilm.com/1112433/james-cameron-calls-avatar-the-way-of-water-the-worst-business-case-in-movie-history/

This is episode 51 of The Truth Tank. On this episode we will be looking at one of the most anticipated films of the year Oppenheimer. We will start off the episode with a look back at the films of movie master Christopher Nolan from Memento, Insomnia, The Prestige, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk and Tenet. No two Nolan films are the same he is a filmmaker that has crossed genres and styles, leaving his style and trademark non linear, paradoxical time bending stamp on his films, and Oppenheimer is no different. Finally we will take a deep dive into Oppenheimer Nolan's latest masterpiece, the 3 hour biopic about the man who developed the Atomic Bomb and the complex backdrop of World War 2, his unorthodox personal life and the race to build the bomb. To keep things as interesting and as Nolan-esque as possible the review will be a non liner film review. https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://podcastsmanager.google.com/show?show=show%3A-QQoH5-vtXkLrT0eiw8k5Q https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203 https://iheart.com/podcast/76110779 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2Su

This is episode 50 of The Truth Tank  On this episode, We will be taking a deep dive into the fifth and final instalment of the Indiana Jones Series. First up an in depth review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny; What worked and What didn't? The Good, The Bad and The Annoying. The film was plagued with problems from its several year delay of the theatrical release, to Spielberg stepping down as director, to numerous rewrites of the script, Covid, on set injuries, poor test screenings, reshoots and running over budget. Secondly, We will look at the astronomical budget. The Dial of Destiny is Lucasfilm's most expensive film they have produced, Needing to make nearly 900 million to make a profit. Indy 5 isn't the only Big Budget summer blockbuster to under perform this year. It's one of a growing list of movies that have not only under performed at the box office but have failed to make any kind of profit. Disney's last 3 movies have lost nearly a billion dollars, you've really got to ask; What is the problem? Is this the new normal for big budget films? Has streaming and the cost of living changed what studios should expect to make with their big releases? And finally, We will look at how the Dial of Destiny compares box office wise to the previous 4 Indy films and was Phoebe Waller-Bridge the reason behind some of the re-writes?  This episodes shout out Cheers Big Ears!  https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2Su https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203 https://iheart.com/podcast/76110779

This is episode 49 of The Truth Tank On this episode, We will be taking a very deep dive into the world of James Cameron's Avatar. Taking a look at the hype and anticipation around Avatar: The Way Of Water, one of the biggest sequels in recent years, Will it be a success? How much money does ‘The Way of Water' have to make to be considered a hit, in this age of cinematic uncertainty? The first Avatar didn't have streaming or economic downturn to contend with. We will also be looking at the First Avatar and its legacy 13 years on, as well as the origins of Avatar, How did Cameron come up with the concept?, What were some of the biggest inspirations? and the decades long challenges faced trying to get his ambitious project off the ground and backed by the studios, The painful wait for movie technology to catch up to his vision and a rather large distraction in the form of a ship. We will then take a deep and detailed dive into the history of Motion Capture, from its humble and surprising origins in 1915, to the pioneering films and their characters that kick started a visual effects revolution and the artist that brought them to life on the big screen as well as a look into the Uncanny Valley. Shout out on this episode They Don't Stay Dead Podcast: Haunted Stories of Australia. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905     

This is episode 48 of The Truth Tank This episode will be the Third and Final part of our look at the 2023 Academy Awards. We will be taking another deep dive into whether the Oscar's are rigged or not? Does the Academy give out awards to artist that have been snubbed in previous years? Such as Denzel Washington, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino & Steven Spielberg.  In recent years, it seems the criteria for winning Best Picture or Director has declined, Is it easier to win in the modern era? Are the films different? The two Daniel's of Everything Everywhere All at Once fame won multiple Oscar's in a single night yet it took Scorsese & Spielberg multiple decades to win one. Martin Scorsese took 40 years to win his one and only Academy Award.      And finally we will look at, Are the voting members of the Academy required to watch all of the nominated films before passing on them? and if not why aren't they? Is this the best system for determining a winner? and some of the processes that go on behind the scenes.   https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/

This is episode 47 of The Truth Tank This episode will continue our look at the 2023 Academy Awards, taking a deep dive into the winners, and How the BAFTA predictions got it wrong this year? Which brings up the question, Does the Academy pick random obscure titles that they like despite what is popular with other awards? Does the Academy play favourites?  Why are the Popular Films snubbed year after year? Why do the weirdest films no-one has heard of seem to do well over the last decade or so? How do you compare films that are vastly different to one another? Does there need to be more categories and winners?  We will also look back over the decades past Best Picture Winners to see how the best picture winners have changed dramatically and the types of films that used to win and how The Academy owes Tom Cruise an Oscar or ten. Does the Acdemdy play favourites? Do they pander to certain artists and/or films? Do they owe certain Actors and Directors an Oscar for being snubbed in previous years? Is this the case for Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser, and many more?  https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 46 of The Truth Tank. It's that time of the year again, Oscars Time! We will be reviewing and recapping the Winners, the Losers, the Snubs, the Memorable Moments and the funny & unfunny cringy blatantly obvious favouritism that is the 2023 Academy Awards.  It's hard to believe its been a year since the infamous slap served by Will Smith and the damage that came afterwards. In the past few years, it seems that some of the Oscars are awarded purely for Political or Social Reasons which makes you think "Are the Academy Awards still relevant?". The more the Academy panders to Political Correctness, Social Justice and what is relevant, the more it feels irrelevant. The Academy also gives the impression of favouring two films, which are then played off against each other, creating a false sense of conflict/competition. This years favourites being "Everything Everywhere All At Once" vs "All Quiet On The Western Front". "Elvis" and "Tar" are examples of great Films that were snubbed. Are the Oscars playing favourites, Pandering, Stuck in thier own little bubble or just plain rigged? https://thetruthtank.podbean.com  https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905    

This is episode 45 of The Truth Tank. This episode will continue our look at the trailer of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the ongoing war on pop culture. Are the internet Rumours True? Is Indiana being blinked out of existence? Will he be replaced, by Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Character "Helena Shaw"? Will she don the Fedora and Whip, in an alleged Disney Plus TV Show? We will also look into some of the inconsistencies in dating Indy's jacket. Then we will be looking at the Twitter War of the Director James Mangold with Fans and Youtuber's about these rumours, which he has defended claims there are no plans to kill off Indy, change the Indy timeline or retire everyones favourite archaeologist. Are these just rumours?, lets hope so, or will KK and Disney destroy another beloved franchise in the name of political correctness?   https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905

This is episode 44 of The Truth Tank. On this episode, We will be looking at the Recently Released and Eagerly Anticipated trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny . What is the Dial of Destiny? Is there any weight to the rumours surrounding Indy 5; such as the de-ageing of Indy, The time travel plot and Indy's possible replacement in a Disney+ TV series? The trailer is full of action and concerning questions to any die hard Indiana Jones fan. Can James Mangold save the day or will Disney destroy another beloved franchise. Also looked at will be, Is Disney ageist? Are we going to see another beloved action hero disrespected by the woke Hollywood machine? Disney and Kathleen Kennedy's war on beloved 80s action icons. Has KK gone to far this time? Has diversity destroyed modern movies to the point that modern films are just vehicles for the studios social messaging? https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905

This is episode 43 of The Truth Tank This Episode is Part 2 of our look at the war between Russia and Ukraine. We will be looking at the conflict so far and the impact it's had on a global scale; such as China's interest in Taiwan. Ukraine isn't the first country to be annexed or invaded by Russia, so we will have a look at the ever growing list of countries that Russia has invaded over the last 30 years.  We will look at the Origins of Communism and the Rise of The Soviet Union in Russia and its spread throughout Europe. As well as, Joseph Stalin, The Soviet Unions Most Notorious Leader and one of History's Worst Psychopaths, who brought tyranny and devastation to millions of people; such as famines, poverty, labour camps and collectivisation, all in the name of Communism.  Moving into Putin's claims of Nazism as justification for invading Ukraine and the rise of fascism in modern Russia. We will then close out this episode by looking at the meaning behind the letter Z that has appeared on Russian tanks, trucks and other military vehicles, and the alleged fascist mastermind know as Putins Rasputin.  https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905

This is episode 42 of The Truth Tank. On this episode, We will be taking a break from the world of Conspiracies, Mysteries and History. This is the first Truth Tank Halloween Special, and to celebrate the occasion we will be looking at a the spooky classic short ghost story The Ghost Ship by Richard Middleton.  The Ghost Ship is a unique take on the traditional run of the mill ghost story. Middleton's classic story is as widely read today, as it was when it was first released over a one hundred years ago. The Ghost Ship comes from Middleton's collected works The Ghost Ship and Other Stories published in 1912.    https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 41 of The Truth Tank This episode will kick off another multipart series, looking at Russia's war against Ukraine. From the beginning of the war on the 20th of February 2014 with the annexing of the Crimea, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the 24th February 2022, setting off a chain reaction of outrage around the world. How could injustice like this happen in the modern day? We will be looking at some of the key events that have happened in past several months as well as what some predictions and consequences might be. Could it lead to another world war or even worse a nuclear war? We will then look at Putin's delusional claims that Ukraine is apart of Russia, by having an in depth look at the Russ Empire, which both Ukraine and Russia can both trace back to a common ancestry. The Rus Empire & Rus Dynasty was founded by Rurik which lead to the formation of the Kievan Rus state, which flourished under Prince Oleg  after Rurik's death in the late 8th century.  We will round out this episode by having a deep dive into Putin's wealth to see if the rumours are true, Could be one of the richest men to have ever lived? Does he have a 200 billion dollar fortune? How did he acquire it? There are 3 main theories finance experts believe could explain how Mr. Putin could have allegedly amassed a fortune that would make Elon and Bezos blush.   https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905

This is episode 40 of The Truth Tank.  This is the Third and Final part of our Epic In Depth review and recap of Jurassic World: Dominion and Top Gun: Maverick. This episode, rounds up the review of Jurassic World: Dominion looking at the conclusion of the film, and how it compares to the previous Jurassic films; Does it leave the door open for another sequel or spin off?, Are there any new Dinosaurs?, Do the two trilogies cross over?, Who makes it out?, Does it live up to exception or Does it fall short? and finally What it means for the bigger Jurassic Park universe. Part Three will also discuss a few articles on Colin Trevorrow's vision for Jurassic World: Dominion and the wider JW Franchise, as well as key plot points and characters, bringing back the original characters, taking the Dinosaurs off the island and into the world and what that means for the story going forward, and of course the backlash and criticism the film and Director have received from fans and film critics alike. To finish off the Three Part Series, we will have a look at Top Gun: Maverick; the long awaited sequel to The 1986 action icon Top Gun. Why did Top Gun: Maverick work so well, when so many modern day blockbusters and sequels fail?, What sets it apart?, Is it due to Tom Cruise doing what he does best? Or due to VFX and green screen being kept to a minimum and making a film how they use to be made, not pandering to the PC squad? or Is it simply a great story told right? https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905

This is episode 39 of The Truth Tank On this episode, We will be continuing our in depth review and recap of Jurassic World: Dominion and Top Gun: Maverick. Jurassic World: Dominion is the third and final instalment of the Jurassic World trilogy, how does the third film compare with the previous two?, does it round out the trilogy? are there to many Dinosaurs for one film? This episode will be focusing on Jurassic World: Dominion, spoiler alert key plot points, charters and Dinosaurs will be looked at at in depth.  As well as some of the major and minor sub plots of Jurassic World: Dominion, that are the cause of most of the issues/problems with the script and film. Jurassic World: Dominion also brings back some of the old characters from the original Jurassic Park, crossing over both Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises. Are the return of Dr. Alan, Dr. Ellie Sattler and Dr. Ian Malcom enough to smooth out what has been so far a pretty uneven trilogy.  https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/

This is episode 38 of The Truth Tank On this episode, We will be looking at one of the biggest film franchises in history Jurassic Park/Jurassic World. Most of us have probably seen or at least heard of the original Jurassic Park, who could forget Steven Spielberg's Dinosaur classic where modern technology brings back to life creatures from the past. The original spawned two sequels, endless toys, games, Universal theme park rides, and one liners, eventually leading to the 2015 half sequel/spin off/new franchise Jurassic World. This brings us to part 1 of this series comparing two modern day blockbuster franchises Jurassic World and Top Gun: Maverick.    Jurassic World was directed and co written by Colin Trevorrow, a relatively unknown film maker at the time. Which brings up the questions How did a inexperienced director get to helm one of the biggest film franchise of all time?, What struggles/challenges did he face because of this lack of experience? and How was this overcome? We will also look at Jurassic World and some of the ideas that were explored, Jurassic World's 2018 sequel Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom before doing a very detailed and deep dive and review of 2022 Jurassic World: Dominion.            https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q https://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/

This is episode 37 of The Truth Tank.  The Third and Final Instalment of Ding Dong the Oscar's Dead, picking up from where we last left off, looking at the Campaign Trail, Harvey Weinstein and Attack Ads during the campaigns. This episode will look at the now infamous slap heard around the world, Will Smith's Slap on Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscar's. We will dive deep into this moment in Entertainment History, looking at it from both sides. Why did Will Smith Slap Rock? What will the repercussions for his Career be? Rocks reaction, What was he thinking? The Outrage it caused, Hollywood's Opinion, What is Will Smith's current mental state & the deeper meaning of his actions? Did Jada play a lead role in her Husbands downfall?  We will also look at Will's delusional Oscar's Acceptance speech, Diversity in Hollywood and Hollywood's Lack of Diversity throughout its history. As well as Racism and Stereotyping of Cultures over the decades, the Treatment of Republicans & Alleged Communists in Hollywood & that Reoccurring Hypocrisy Monster that is running rife throughout the Hollywood Psyche & much more...    https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 36 of The Truth Tank. This is the second instalment of Ding Dong Oscar's Dead, where we Pick up where we last left off looking at the Oscars campaign trail And the infamous slap heard around the world. This episode will, look at more of the how, what, who and why's of the Academy Awards Campaign Trail. What are some of the tricks and tactics used to gain attention for a film? Some good and some questionable such as; bully campaigns, attack ads and flat out making up lies about the competition.  We will also look at, how did Harvey Weinstein win so many Academy Awards? And his now infamous attack campaign in 1999 to discredit his competition, which has become somewhat of a industry norm.  Also looked at will be diversity and politics in Hollywood and the Oscar's. And finally we can't forget the complete disaster that was the 2022 Academy Awards. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 35 of The Truth Tank. This is the first part of a multiple part series, looking at the Academy Award's decline over the years and the now infamous slap that has been seen around the world.  This episode will look at the How, What, Who and Why of the Academy's decline: How they have declined? What lead to it? The “It” being, the current ratings drop and How it is relevant in the past decade.  In particular, the 2022 Academy Awards will be examined in detail; From the ceremony's reformatting, politics ruining everything, the Academy's obsession with diversity, running time to the cringeworthy jokes and annoying Oscar songs.  Has the Academy's quest to appease everyone aided in its descent and actually made it less relevant in a changing world? Who is in the mysterious Academy? How does it work? And finally, How do you get a movie to be recognised by the Academy once it does, and the Oscar's campaign trail.  https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 34 of The Truth Tank. In this episode, We will be looking at the life and career of the oldest man to have ever played in the NFL, The Legendary George Blanda. The years George Bland played will be broken down and looked at along with some of the impressive stats he puts up throughout the seasons.   A career spanning over 4 seperate decades; 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, playing for teams which include The Chicago Bears, The Houston Oilers and The Oakland Raiders. Retiring at the ripe old age of 48, with a total of 26 seasons and multiple records under his belt, that still to this day are unmatched. George Blanda is only one of few players to not only play in the NFL but as well as the breakaway league, The AFL. Coached by some of the best and most iconic coaches; Bear Bryant, Pop Ivy, The GOAT himself, John Madden and the owner and coach of the Raiders, Al Davis. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 33 of The Truth Tank. On this episode, We will be continuing our epic look into the Dark and Murky World of Bioweapons. It is now the 1900s and The Biological Warfare is becoming increasingly more advanced. The Worlds Leaders are able invest more time and resources into the research in finding new ways of spreading potential pathogens and how they can be used to kill one another. With the Advancements in Microbiology, it has made it easier to pick and choose which pathogens and how they can be  to be used during war.  During the early 20th century, the Worlds Leaders met for a series of talks which outlined the acceptable use of weapons and conduct in Modern Warfare. Bioweapons and other forms of Warfare that are considered inhumane are outlined in the Hague & Geneva conventions, that was until the outbreak of World War 1. Germany lead the way in Modern Biological Warfare use in the 20th Century. World War 1 provided the perfect cover and The German War Department were able to hatch a diabolical plan to covertly attack the Neutral United States. Anton Dilger, A German-American Physician with a Degree in Microbiology, unleashed a devastating strike against Horses, Donkeys & Mules, infecting them with Dilger's Bio-Agents while waiting to be transported from depots and ports of the Eastern US to the battlefields of Europe.  The US produced munitions and sent out supples for Britain and the Allies. All the while Dilger and German agents wrecked havoc on dockyards up and down the East Coast in what would become the first major act of Terrorism in the US. An Irish-American Cop by the name of Tom Tunney and his Bomb Squad turned the tide in this cat and mouse game of sabotage. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 32 of The TruthTank. On this episode we will be continuing our deep dive into the world of Bioweapons. It is now the 1800's, and besides the accidental spreading of diseases between Polynesian and Pacific Islander cultures through contact with Europeans, the 19th century was pretty quiet on the Bioweapon front until a history defining conflict towards the later part of the century and that was The American Civil War.  The use of Biological components in warfare was rampant in during The Civil War, both the North and the South used Bioweapons against one another in the hopes that germs and diseases would give them the advantage over the enemy. We will look at how both the North and South used differing and cunning strategies to turn the tide of the war. The North restricted the Souths access to medical supplies through the Union Blockade aka the Anaconda Plan. While The South Tried to spread disease to the North in the diabolical Yellow Fever Plot masterminded by the brilliant but mad Dr. Blackburn. Also looked at will be the restriction of the life saving medication Quinine and how the South struggled to find a substitute when supplies run low due to the Unions Blockade of the South. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q  

This is episode 31 of The Truth Tank. Happy Halloween, to celebrate the occasion we will be having a look at a very spooky subject in this first Halloween Special. This is part 1 of a 3 part series looking at the history of Bioweapons, one of the most destructive and diabolical WMDs and forms of warfare. In part 1 we will cover the history of theses weapons starting with a look at their development, use in conflicts over the years, moral implications which ultimately lead to the banning of Bioweapons in the 1970s. This also lead to the formation of the BWC (Biological Weapons Convention), which is a treaty signed by most but not all nations preventing the development, use and stockpiling of Bioweapons, how practical is the treaty in reality? The second part of the show will cover the history of Bioweapons looking at their use in the 1500s through to the 1800s. Starting with Cortez destruction of the Aztec Empire going through to the time of European colonisation, and how Smallpox was used as a Bioweapon/eradication tool against indigenous populations in North America and Australia by the British military.  ttps://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q  

This is episode 30 of The Truth Tank. This is the 8th and Final Part of the Epic Saga of King Herod The Great. Over the past Eight Episode Journey, We have looked at both the ups and downs of his life. Starting at his early life, his struggles to take back the kingdom of Judaea. We looked at his many building projects, various marriages and the tragic murder of his own family members which led to his descent into madness. In this episode, we come to the final parts of King Herod's story. Of his final days, the madness and paranoia has set in, and King Herod is on his deathbed while his kingdom is fracturing around him . His sons are eagerly waiting to finally take over the throne, but not patiently, several of his son's are implicated in murder plots. There are many debates that surround the exact cause of King Herod‘s death, but there is no doubt that he was suffering from a painful and grotesque condition. King Herod‘s death is certainly not the end of his story. We will explore the days and years after his untimely death, with the kingdom being broken up and divided amongst his sons and his sister Salome, thus leading to its eventual decline and take over by the Romans. We will end the episode with the story of the mysterious Jewish Sage known as Baba and King Herod's part in this tale from the Torah and the Talmud, and Herod's connection to the story of Edam and Esau. Finally we will look at one of the Herod's stories most enduring mysterious, who built the Second Temple?   What conclusion have you come up with from listening? Is King Herod the bad guy that history makes him out to be? Or is he just another misunderstood victim of the history books? https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 29 of The Truth Tank As the series on King Herod draws to a close, we will take a look at the final Building Projects of Herod the Great. The civil projects of Jerusalem are done, Herodium Was built and started a new trend in construction, palace forts. Herod looked away from the city landscape of Jerusalem and turned his attention to the Judean desert, where he would go onto build a defensive Network of Palace forts. This would lead to his most ambitious and nature defying project, None other than the legendary Palace Fort of Masada. Still standing today Masada is one of the most spectacular sites in Herod's kingdom. It gave Herod a place of safety and refuge when things got heated in the city, it also served Jewish rebels during the war in Rome, in later years to come. After Masada, we will take a guided journey through the desert, exploring Herods lesser known forts, towns and retreats that formed a safety zone or a defensive network for when Herod needed a quick escape. Safety was his primary concern especially given his early years gaining back power, with the help of Rome. It's no surprise he didn't want to end up stuck in the middle of the desert with no shelter. After, our journey will take us to the city Herod dedicated to his father ‘Antipater'. Before arriving at our final destination, Harrods largest, most ambitious, Grandest statement of power, luxury and his love of Helienism, The magnificent port city of ‘Caesarea Maritima'. The largest in Jerusalem and one of the biggest open see Harbours of the ancient world. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 28 of The Truth Tank.   Join us in another instalment of the Epic Story of King Herod, The Great. We will be looking further into Herod's building projects, focusing on civil projects such as the Water Channel and The Pilgrim Road, which provided the city with much more than water drainage.    Followed by an in depth study into Two of the most Mysterious Structures in Ancient Juhdea, “The Vanishing Amphitheater” and “Theatre of Jerusalem”. Many questions circulate around these structures, with many people questioning the structures existence and others suggesting they were not permanent build structures.    Finishing the Episode, with a look at another one of Herod's Masterpieces “Herodium”, the palace fort which sits on top of a man made hill. What conclusions will you come up with?    https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q  

This is episode 27 of The Truth Tank In this episode, we dive deeper into the Epic Story of King Herod The Great, through his many building projects in and around Ancient Judea.  The Huldah Gates, the Precessional Gateway into the Temple Complex and Solomon's Stable will be some of the Several Key Features that will be looked into.  Followed by an investigation into one of Herod's most overlooked and impressive projects, “The Royal Stoa”, the setting of Jesus' Temple Cleansing. The stoa was a Key Economic and Trade Hub, located in the southwestern corner of the Temple.  Then Finally, we will explore “The Antonia Fortress”, named after Herod's life long friend Marc Antony, which was used to vigilantly watch over the Temple and City.  https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/

This is episode of 26 of The Truth Tank.  This episode will be a Continuation of the Epic Story of King Herod, solely looking at King Herod’s Second Temple Complex. The Second Temple was part of King Herod’s Empires Epic Expansion, where he undertook the rebuild and re-envisionment of Solomon’s Temple.  How Did Herod get the project off the ground? Given how unpopular he was among many Of Jerusalem’s elite? Why did he decide to rebuild the Temple? How the blocks used in the rebuild were made and installed? How long did the Complex take to complete? And why is there a mysterious 600 tonne stone block that runs along the lower section of the Western Wall? These are some of the questions covered in this episode...  https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 25 of The Truth Tank. This Episode will be a continuation of the epic story of King Herod. Firstly, we will explore Hellenism; What it is? How it gained a foot hold in Ancient Judea? Its Influences on Herod’s World, and the changing of guard from Greek Hellenism to Roman. We will then pick up from where we left Herod after the Murders of his wife and family. Herod building his Jerusalem brick by brick undertaking some of the most ambitious building projects of the Ancient World and the beginnings of the Rebuilding of Solomon’s Temple will be the first two projects that will be covered. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 24 of The Truth Tank On this episode, we will be looking at a contemporary part of history and that is Facebook’s unfriending of Australia and the pulling of news from its users. How did all this happen and why? These are some of the things covered on this episode. We will also be looking at Mark Zuckerberg’s and the questionable origin story of Facebook. As well as, Facebook Vs. The Australian Government due to News Media Bargaining Codes that have been proposed to make big-tech companies such as Google and Facebook pay for news content on its platforms. The news media codes, will be looked at in-depth along with Facebook and Google’s side of the story. Who is right in this situation and which party is wrong? is it a question of Company Vs. Country, Big-Tech Vs. the world or is there more to this story than meets the eye? https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q  

This is episode 23 of The Truth Tank.This is a shorter episode we are taking a break from king Herod and the world of History, Mysteries and Conspiracy's and we will be having a look at 20212 so far and Super Bowl LV. The attack on the capital building, Mining Ads, Tennis Players and their Covid demands. Finally we will be looking at Super Bowl LV in review the game that was, and an update on part 3 of King Herod the Great.  https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Qhttps://thetruthtank.podbean.com 

This is episode 22 of The Truth Tank. On this Episode of the Podcast, We will be continuing our look at one of history's most Misunderstood & Macabre Figures King Herod The Great. We will be looking at his Turbulent and Toxic relationship with his Wife and those events that lead him to the murder of a large amount of his own Family. Herod's mental state rapidly declines the higher the body count gets. Also we will take a look into Marc Antony and Cleopatra's part in the story of Herod and the consequences it had on himself and his kingdom. Finally, Josephus will provide the historical background and provide some details in the breakdown of Herod and Mariamne marriage.   https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Qhttps://thetruthtank.podbean.com/

This is episode 21 of The Truth Tank.On this Christmas Special episode we will be looking at one of the most misunderstood and interesting figures of ancient history and that is none other than King Herod The Great. Was Herod really as bad as he was made out to be? is there some truth behind the Herod that appears in the Biblical story of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. We will take a look at Herod’s appearance in the Bible and his actions in the infamous story of ‘’The Massacre of Innocents’’ is there some truth to the Bibles bad guy and his brutal reputation that he has become known for.We will also dive into the origin story of Herod, From his upbringing in a privileged household, His father Antipater’s role in forging what would become Herod’s kingdom, his love of the Roman Empire, to the challenges he faced taking back his kingdom during one of the most turbulent times in Jewish History. Looked at also will be the mental and psychological struggles Herod faced during this time and the famous historical characters that all played apart in the story of Herod The Great.Is there any truth to the Bibles bad guy or is Herod a convenient villain, is his brutal reputation warranted? What is true and what has been taken out of context. As always I’ll leave this up to you to decide.  https://thetruthtank.podbean.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Qhttps://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/

This is episode 20 of The Truth Tank.This is the third and final part of The Croatoan Mystery and the missing colony of Roanoke. We begin the final part of the journey, with an exploration into the expeditions that took place in and around Virginia in the years following the colonies disappearance. Followed up with a look at Various Conspiracy Theories that might help explain what happened to White's Colony. We will dive into the bizarre circumstances that surround some of histories strange disappearances related to the word Croatoan. Finally to round out our journey to Roanoke, we will look at a few conclusions that will put this mystery to bed. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Qhttps://thetruthtank.podbean.com 

This is episode 19 of The Truth Tank.This is the third and final part of the Great Bill Gates Conspiracy. Are there any connections relating to the conspiracy theories that surround him or has it been taken out of context? Are just some of the questions covered On this show we will be looking at Bill Gates's fascination with vaccines, viruses and pandemic preparedness, and looking into the origins of this particular interest. As well as, Bills connection to vaccine companies and the misconception around the so called COVID pattern numbers. Later we will have a detailed look at Bill Gates TED Talks; that relate to viruses, pandemics and vaccines to better understand his interest in vaccine programs and philanthropy. Putting the final nail in this theories coffin with an analysis of the mysterious Event 201 and population control. What will your thoughts be after listening? Will your theories stay the same or has The Truth Tank made you question everything?https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-https://thetruthtank.podbean.com

This is episode 18 of The Truth Tank.This episode is part 2 of The Great Bill Gates Conspiracy. On this show we will be looking at the many differing yet connected elements that surround the Bill Gates conspiracy theories. Looked at in detail will be 5G towers spreading Covid, microchips in vaccines, the mark of the beast, quantum dot micro needles, ID2020 and more. Is there any truth to these theories, is Bill Gates really behind them or is he like many others a victim of misinformation and rumour. Covid-19 has given conspiracy theorists a common target in Bill Gates however is Bill to blame, are these theories just that, is there much truth to them if any.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Qhttps://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTankhttps://thetruthtank.podbean.com

This is episode 17 of The Truth Tank. This is part 1 of a 3 part series of shows that will be examining the many Conspiracy theories and mysteries that surround Bill Gates to see if there is any truth to the many rumours that surround this brilliant but creepy billionaire. This episode will be focused on the personal history of Bill Gates and the rise of Microsoft, we will then look at how the Gates Foundation came about & finally we will look at The Road Ahead by Bill Gates the 1995 book in which Bill predicts the rise of computers in everyday life and the changing nature of technology and its various applications. The foresight outlined in his book will give us a roadmap to how he thinks and the eerie pattern of prediction that in some cases has come true.  https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTankhttps://thetruthtank.podbean.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q 

This is episode 16 of The Truth Tank. On this episode we will be looking at Covid-19 and all the mystery and conspiaries that surround it. The first part of the show we will be having a detailed look at the CCPs involvement with Covid-19 and foreign governments, the economic impact of the virus and the Act Of God Clause. The second part we will look at Billionaires Doomsday Bunkers in NZ and The Second Round and government corruption in Australia. The final part we look at Civil Liberties, The Viral Patriot Act and the bigger conspiracy and more. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q 

This is episode 15 of The Truth Tank.This episode we will be joined by a VIP guest, The Truth Tank's first ever guest Thomas. Thomas will be sharing his harrowing tale of isolation and lockdown while he was traveling through South America amid the Coronavirus Pandemic. He will be describing what being isolated in a foreign country during a Pandemic is like, as well as how helpful the government is during a emergency, the race against time to get to the border before the Lockdown and much more. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 14 of The Truth Tank.This episode is the second part of The Croatoan Mystery. We will be having a look at the many theories that surround the disappearance of the colony. The first part of the show we will be looking at first hand accounts of the search party that arrived at Roanoke 3 years after the colony had been established. Theses accounts come form John White's personal journals. The second part of the show we will have a look at the many theories that surround the dissaperances of the colony. Ranging from the most likely scenarios/the historically accepted theories to the supernatural and the weird. Everything will be looked at no matter how out there it appears, integration into Native Tribes, Cannibalism, Disease, Lizard People, Witches, UFOs & more.  https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/

This is episode 13 of The Truth Tank. The Coronavirus Conspiracy.In this episode we will be having a look at the Coronavirus/Covid 19 and the many mysterious conspiracies that surround the virus and its origins. Also looked at will be Panic buying, quarantine & self isolation, selfish people, celebrities and cooperate greed. Some of the conspiracies covered will be the Coronavirus mutation in the wet markets of Wuhan, to its creation and possible release from a lab. Also covered will be its potential origins as a bio weapon, Event 201 and Bill Gates connection to Covid 19 to The New World Order takeover & more. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/

This is episode 12 of The Truth Tank, it is also the first Truth Tank True Tale. Truth Tank True Tales will look at some of histories weird and mysterious events as well as the paranormal and just the plain strange.In this episode we will be looking at one of the most puzzling and mysterious events in North American history, The Croatoan Mystery: The lost colony of Roanoke. This is the first of a two part episode that will look at in detail just what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke and all of the theories surrounding it. The first episode we will be having a look at the first colony in North America, the Lane & White expeditions and the events that lead to the colonies abandonment. The first part of the show will look at Lanes expedition and what went wrong. The second part of the episode will look at the second colonisation attempt lead by John White and the mystery surrounding the word Croatoan that was found carved on a wooden post. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/  

This is episode 11 of The Truth Tank. This is the fourth and final part of the Mayan Calendar.In this episode we will be looking at the Indigenous and spiritual side of the Mayan Calendar & culture, as well as the Mayan relationship with nature. The second part of the episode we will be looking at one of the most mysterious and interesting figures in all of Mayan beliefs, Bolon Yokte and the Return of the Gods. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTankhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 10 of The Truth Tank. This episode is a special Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker review.This episode The Truth Tank will be reviewing and ranting about Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker. We will also be looking at how the Disney Star Wars trilogy went so wrong. Also looked at will be plot points, characters, events & the story of the final instalment of the Skywalker Saga.https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTankhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

This is episode 9 of The Truth Tank. This episode is part 3 of the Mayan Calendar.This episode we will be looking at a few more pieces of the Mayan calendar, up first we will be diving into the Ages Of The Suns and the various cataclysms that occurred at the end of an Epoch. Also looked at is Aztec and Mayan creation myths and their correlation to world ages. Up next we will look at the Ages Of Man and there connections to Maya & Aztec beliefs. Finally we will be looking at Universal Food Myths throughout history and how it connects back to the Aztecs and Mayans. 

This is episode 8 of The Truth Tank. This episode is part 2 of The Mayan Calendar.This episode we will be looking at a few more key components that make up the Mayan Calendar. First up we will be looking at Planetary Alignment and its implications to the calendar. Then we will be going down the Quantum rabbit hole and how Quantum Physics fit into the complex story of The Mayan Calendar. Finally we will be looking at the Mars and Venus connection and how this connects to The Mayan Calendar and mythology, as well as the Ancient Alien perspective. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ 

This is episode 7 of The Truth Tank. This episode is part 1 of The Mayan Calendar.This episode we will be looking at the mysterious and largely misunderstood Mayan Calendar. We will be starting off by having a look at the 2012 phenomena aka the Mayan Doomsday prediction, also covered will be some background on The Mayans and their culture, as well as how the calendar worked, the various cycles and counts that made up the calendar, the importance of accurately measuring the cycles and time, as well as the role mathematics played in Mayan culture. 

This is episode 6 of The Truth Tank. This Episode we will be looking at which Apocalyptic scenario would be the worst. We will be looking at 5 popular Apocalyptic scenarios weighing up the Pros and Cons of each situation. Would it be survivable, what are the odds, is it realistic, would it be fun? Using humour as our guide and drawing a few examples from some of the big screens best Apocalypses.  https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/thetruthtankpodcast@gmail.com 

This is episode 5 of The Truth Tank. This episode is part 4 of Star Wars: The Betrayal, The Mouse. This episode we will be looking at Rogue One and the Solo's Disastrous production and Kathleen Kennedy leadership of Lucasfilm. Also looked at will be Lucasfilm employees and how the company has declined since its sale to Disney. Finally the behaviour of certain Lucasfilm employees and their Social Media interactions with fans.  

This is episode 4 of The Truth Tank. This episode is part 3 of Star Wars: The Betrayal, The Mouse.This episode we will be having a critical look at the most controversial Star Wars film to date, that being none other than The Last Jedi. This entire episode is dedicated to critically analizing and reviewing the film that broke the Star Wars Fandom, in a very Truth Tank way. https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/