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Hoax Hunters

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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.


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  • Before Fake News, There Was The HITLER DIARIES Hoax.

    Before Fake News, There Was The HITLER DIARIES Hoax.
    Sep 23 2025
    How do you fool the world's smartest historians, journalists, and experts? You don't sell them a lie. You sell them a story they desperately want to be true.

    In this episode, we're dissecting the greatest journalistic scam of the 20th century: the infamous "Hitler Diaries" hoax. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a thrilling masterclass in the psychological weapon of confirmation bias. We'll show you how a perfect storm of greed, ambition, and the unshakable authority of the printed word led the world's media to authenticate a clumsy forgery, ignoring every red flag along the way.

    This is a deep dive into the darkest corners of the human mind. We'll explore the cognitive mechanisms that make us all vulnerable to self-deception, how we actively reduce dissonance to protect our beliefs, and how this 1980s scandal is the perfect blueprint for understanding our modern world of filter bubbles and political echo chambers.

    Are our own brains wired to believe the lies we want to be true? The Hitler Diaries hoax gives us the terrifying, undeniable answer.

    Hit play and learn the psychological secrets behind the perfect scam. If this episode makes you question what you believe, share it with one friend who loves a good conspiracy (or a good debunking).


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  • The Surgeon Who Performed Operations with His BARE Hands (The PSYCHIC Surgery of Tony Agpaoa)

    The Surgeon Who Performed Operations with His BARE Hands (The PSYCHIC Surgery of Tony Agpaoa)
    Sep 21 2025
    Imagine a surgeon who could reach inside your body with his bare hands, pull out a diseased tumor, and leave no scar. No knife. No anesthesia. Just a miracle. For thousands of desperate patients, this wasn't a dream—it was a trip to the Philippines to see a man named Tony Agpaoa.

    But what if the miracle was a lie?

    Welcome to the twisted world of Psychic Surgery, one of the most elaborate and cruel medical hoaxes in modern history. Was Tony Agpaoa a gifted faith healer, or a master of pseudoscience and sleight of hand, preying on the vulnerable? We follow the money and the deception, uncovering the FTC's battle against the fraudulent travel tours that sold false hope for a fortune.

    This isn't just a story about a brilliant con. It's a deep dive into the psychology of belief, exploring:
    The powerful, documented reality of the Placebo Effect and how our minds can create real healing.
    The crucial questions of medical ethics: When does hope become harm?
    How to spot the warning signs of unproven medical treatments and protect yourself from medical fraud.

    This is the unbelievable true story of gruesome theater, desperate hope, and the razor-thin line between belief and biology. If this episode makes you think twice about the next miracle cure you see, our mission is accomplished. Share it with a friend who loves a good medical mystery.


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  • The "ALIEN Autopsy" Film That Fooled Millions (The Santilli Film)

    The "ALIEN Autopsy" Film That Fooled Millions (The Santilli Film)
    Sep 20 2025
    In 1995, the world saw what it had been waiting for since the Roswell Incident: grainy, black-and-white footage of a real Alien Autopsy. Millions were glued to their screens as the Fox network aired the special. The visual proof was undeniable... until it wasn't.

    This is the story of the Santilli Film, one of the greatest hoaxes of the 20th century. But this episode isn't just about a rubber dummy and a clever filmmaker. It's a deep dive into the psychology of belief and a chilling look at the power of visual "proof." We explore why our brains are hardwired to believe what we see, even when it's a lie.

    And here's the terrifying part: this 90s hoax was just the beta test for our modern world of fake news, deepfakes, and rampant disinformation. The very same psychological loopholes that made millions believe in a fake alien are being exploited every single day on your social media feed.

    We trace the history of propaganda and information warfare to understand how we got here, and why in an age of lies, the demand for authentic video has never been higher. This is the ultimate lesson in media literacy.

    Before you believe the next viral video, you need to hear this. If this episode makes you a smarter, more skeptical consumer of media, then our job is done. Share it with someone who needs to question what they see.


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