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Hoax Hunters

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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  • Patient Zero of the Anti-Vax Movement

    Patient Zero of the Anti-Vax Movement
    2025/09/13
    What if the most dangerous public health crisis of our time wasn't caused by a virus... but by a single, deliberate lie? In 1998, a doctor named Andrew Wakefield published a study that would ignite a global firestorm of fear, connecting the MMR vaccine to autism. It was a lie.

    This is the definitive investigation into the most destructive medical fraud of the modern era. We're opening the case files to reveal the shocking story of Wakefield's retracted study, from his unethical practices on vulnerable children to the undisclosed financial conflicts of interest that fueled his deception. This isn't just a story about one man; it's a deep dive into the psychology of misinformation. We’ll explore why the anti-vaccine movement took hold, how our brains confuse correlation with causality, and the devastating real-world consequences, including the tragic resurgence of measles outbreaks.

    This is the anatomy of a lie that infected the world.

    Stay until the very end, as we reveal the secret financial deal that drove Wakefield to betray science and public trust—and the exact amount of money he stood to gain.

    Ready to arm yourself with the truth? Subscribe, share this crucial story, and let's make informed decisions for a healthier world.


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  • The Lie We Wanted to Believe: Jack the Ripper's 'Lost' Diary

    The Lie We Wanted to Believe: Jack the Ripper's 'Lost' Diary
    2025/09/12
    What if Jack the Ripper, the world's most elusive killer, left a full confession? In the 1990s, a diary surfaced, claiming to be just that. But was it the solution to a 100-year-old cold case, or the most brilliant forgery ever created?

    This is not just a story about a diary; it's a story about why our brains are dangerously wired to believe a good lie. In this episode, we put the infamous James Maybrick diary under the microscope, exploring the CSI-level forensic science of forgery detection, from handwriting analysis to the secret chemistry of Victorian ink. But the real mystery isn't on the paper; it's in our heads. We'll expose the "narrative fallacy"—the powerful cognitive bias that makes us desperate to connect the dots and create a satisfying story, even if it's not true.

    This is a deep dive into the psychology of why we believe, why we are fooled, and the anatomy of a perfect lie.

    Stay until the very end, as we reveal the one tiny, overlooked forensic detail that definitively proves whether the diary is the real confession of Jack the Ripper or just an elaborate work of fiction.

    Ready to become a forensic detective and a psychological profiler? Subscribe, share with your favorite armchair investigator, and tell us: did you want the diary to be real?


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  • The 10-Foot-Tall Giant America Paid to See (And the Lie You're Still Paying For)

    The 10-Foot-Tall Giant America Paid to See (And the Lie You're Still Paying For)
    2025/09/11
    What if I told you that America once paid a fortune to see a 10-foot-tall petrified giant... that was a complete and utter lie? This isn't just a quirky history lesson. The story of the Cardiff Giant is a key that unlocks one of the most dangerous glitches in your own brain.

    Welcome to the ultimate exposé of the stories we believe and the lies we refuse to let go of. In this episode, we uncover the unbelievable tale of America's greatest hoax and connect it to a powerful cognitive bias that affects your life every single day: the sunk cost fallacy. It's the same mental trap that kept the Concorde flying long after it failed and prolonged disastrous wars. We'll explore the seductive power of storytelling, the psychology of misinformation, and why your brain is dangerously wired to double down on a bad decision.

    This is the secret history of why we believe in fake news.
    Stay until the very end, as we reveal the one simple question you can ask yourself to instantly break free from the sunk cost trap in your own career, relationships, and finances.

    Ready to learn why we fall for the lies we love? Subscribe, share this unbelievable true story, and let's uncover the code to smarter thinking.


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