According To An Idiot

What lies beneath?   Turns out, there’s a lot going on under our feet—and it’s not just Mole People (yes, we are allies). This week we dig into conspiracy theories about secret subterranean government cities, take a stroll through Seattle’s buried undergrounds, and tour Beijing’s Cold War bunker city. It’s partially history, partially mystery... and part “should we be worried about what’s down there?” Ready your shovels and dive in!   -----------      JOIN OUR PATREON:   / accordingtoanidiot     Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!   Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.   (Intro/Outro music by Visager)   SEE YOU IN TIME!

Grab your bayonets and ghost-hunting gear — this week, Jeremy drags Moe deep into the haunted heart of Civil War history, spotlighting the blood-soaked battlefields of Shiloh and Antietam, where the ghosts don’t rest easy (and neither does Jeremy, once he starts yappin'). Moe fires back with a truly disturbing detour into Civil War-era STD outbreaks — because nothing says “eternal torment” like ghost crabs. History, hauntings, and horrifying rashes — this one’s got it all.   -----------      JOIN OUR PATREON:   / accordingtoanidiot     Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!   Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.   (Intro/Outro music by Visager)

Last we met, mysterious drones had everyone seeing UFOs! This time, we’re talking real UAP disclosure. In 2023, the House Oversight subcommittee grilled the government on what they actually know, and the answers were... murky.   Between whistleblowers dropping “non-human biologics,” the Pentagon playing coy, and Congress demanding transparency, are we on the brink of UFO truth—or just another wild goose chase? Grab your tinfoil hat—it’s about to get weird!   -----------      JOIN OUR PATREON:   / accordingtoanidiot       Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!     Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.     (Intro/Outro music by Visager)     SEE YO

In the winter of 2024, the skies over New Jersey turned into a scene straight out of a sci-fi thriller—mysterious drones, blinking lights, and absolutely zero good explanations. Were they spies? Aliens? A rogue Amazon Prime experiment gone horribly wrong? The FBI, Homeland Security, and even the White House got involved, only to later tell us, “Don’t worry, it’s fine”—which, of course, made everyone worry more.   Join us as we unravel the great Garden State Drone Panic, indulge in conspiracy theories, and try to figure out why New Jersey can’t just have normal winters.   Stay tuned for next week's release when we continue this airborne 2-parter with a full rundown of the recent congressional hearings on UAP (UFOs, flying saucers, wicked fast mystery planes) and all the wild things our government has been hiding from us regarding alien contact!   -----------      JOIN OUR PATREON:   / accordingtoanidiot       Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be

So you've rubbed a mysterious lamp and unleashed an ancient trickster demon. It happens to the best of us! Allow us to guide you through this paranormal predicament. Stick with us as we chronicle the origins of "genies", and present the proper way of dealing with these dastardly demons!   Where do Jinn come from? Why do they grant wishes? And how the heck did they turn into comical, blue buffoons? A word of advice: be careful what you wish for... because you might just get it.     -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!

Happy Holidays! To celebrate, we're giving you a gift that keeps on giving, whether you like it or not. While a tad out of character from our usual content, this cackle-filled reading of one of the internets most notorious "fan fictions" should delight all fans of the pod!   If you were an emo tween in the 2000s with a love for the Harry Potter series, you've likely heard of this notorious fanfic. Written by a (seemingly partially-literate) teenage author, "My Immortal" borrows all of your favorite characters from the 'Potterverse' and transforms them into gothic teenage outcasts. The singular original character in this piece, Ebony Dementia Raven Way, is the quintessential goth/emo/scene girl who serves as an obvious avatar for the angsty author. She's a vampire witch-in-training whose love of early 2000s emo-rock is nearly as great as her love for a certain troubled Slytherin student.   When Ebony's romance with fellow Hogwarts alum Draco Malfoy is challenged by an old flame, all hell breaks loose at the wi

After a horrifying election season, we invite you to join us as we distract ourselves with horrors that dwell far beyond the halls of power!    The Appalachian Mountains are some of the oldest mountains on Earth. For centuries they have enchanted all those who have settled in the shadow of their towering peaks. Native Americans and European settlers alike had found profound beauty in the region we call "APPALACHIA".   Alongside the natural splendor, a mysterious energy also inhabits the vast forests and abandoned mines. The locals have known it by many names: ghosts, faeries, monsters, etc. To cope with the seemingly haunted world around them, the mountain folk developed a set of rules for survival. Some of these superstitions include:   - Never whistle at night. - If a familiar voice calls to you in the woods, do NOT answer it. - When visiting a home, always exit through the door you entered.   What is it about Appalachia that has inspired so many legends and superstitions? Join us as we examine the history

Kill me once, shame on me. Kill me twice... that's a "posthumous execution"!   We're back with yet another bizarre history lesson. This episode covers a grim ritual practiced by our twisted forefathers. In previous episodes we've discussed public executions - a disturbing tradition that combined capital punishment with live entertainment. For centuries, executions were performed before captivated crowds to remind the masses that crime never pays. But what if one execution wasn't enough?     Join us as we investigate the gruesome history of posthumous executions and the poor souls who were unlucky enough to die twice!   -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISO

Where my witches at??   We're back with another bizarre history lesson. This episode covers a broad topic that we will undoubtedly return to in the future - WITCHCRAFT! It ain't all broomsticks and cauldrons, ya know.   Join us as we discuss the underrated weirdness of Scandinavian witchcraft, then explore the long and treacherous road that lead to the bloody witch trails of post-medieval Europe! Grab your pitchforks and torture manuals, its gonna be a bumpy ride...    -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!

This is one spooky ship.   Join us as we set sail into the dark waters of history! We'll be chronicling the fascinating story of a high class ocean liner turned haunted warship. Now moored in Long Beach Harbor, the RMS Queen Mary serves as a hotel and event center. While grand and elegant in appearance, the nautical titan has checkered past filled with conflict and bloodshed.   Today the Queen Mary offers lodging and fine dining, but the ship hosts a crew of bothersome ghosts just below deck! It might just be the most haunted ship in the world...   Is there any truth to its haunted legacy? Come aboard and find out...   -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISO

Ho ho ho! Happy Solstice!   We're throwin’ back the egg nog and getting in the holiday spirit to tell you the TRUE story of Christmas! That’s right, it ain’t just a bunch of gingerbread men and reindeer - Xmas has a far stranger origin.    Join us as we look at the ancient festival of Yule, the true inspiration for Christmas. Along the way we’ll uncover the reason for the season as well as bizarre holiday customs from across the globe!     HAPPY HOLIDAYS!   -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!

Alchemy: the ultimate life hack.   Want infinite wealth and immortality? Stop wasting money on savings accounts and lousy vitamins. It's time for you to harness the mysterious power of Alchemy! Join us as we take a trip back in time to unearth the strange origins of alchemy and its ties to the occult.    -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!

Need a lift?   We're hitting the road to investigate the legend of the Vanishing Hitchhiker! We've all heard the old tale of a weary motorist giving aid to a stranded stranger on the side of dark road.    In these twice-told legends, the driver offers the hitchhiker a ride home... only for the strange passenger to VANISH before arriving at their destination - which is often revealed to be a long-abandoned home or spooky graveyard. This story is nothing new. Long before our modern era of automobiles, travelers on horseback have crossed paths with lost souls in need of transportation.    Is there any truth to this urban legend? Buckle up and find out...   HAPPY HALLOWEEN!   -----------      *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot

Please enjoy this FREE episode from our Patreon Exclusive series "Creepypasta", where we read and discuss your favorite internet-born horror stories! If you've spent any time on the worldwide web, you've likely encountered Creepypasta.   Emerging in the late 1990s, the world was first introduced to the genre when text from horror-themed email chains were reposted to internet forums. The movement quickly grew, spawning a new era of urban legends!   This episode tells the popular story of "Jeff the Killer", a homicidal maniac whose ghoulish image has haunted the internet for over a decade. As we quickly discovered after reopening this viral classic, not all creepypasta's have aged gracefully. This was a blast to record.   For more Creepypasta stories, join the Patreon gang and get access to a treasure trove of exclusive content! We'll see you on the other side...   -----------     *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to st

We're back with an EXTRA close encounter of the Third Kind! ... In 1957, Brazilian farmer Antonio Vilas-Boas was plucked from his tractor and brought aboard an alien spacecraft. Unlike other tales of alien contact, Antonio's account centers around an experiment in hybrid breeding. You know what they say: one man's traumatic event is another man's x-rated Star Trek fanfiction.    Join us as we dig through the salacious details of a benchmark alien abduction story. Was Antonio's experience an exotic fantasy or otherworldly nightmare? You be the judge!   -----------     *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @Idiot

Walkin' pants. What more is there to say?   Greetings earthlings! Unlike our typical minisodes that run rather girthy - this puppy is an easy-breezy 20 minutes! Consider it an appetizer for the other content we've got in the chamber coming soon.    Have you seen the Nightcrawlers?   -----------     *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!

We're back with a new episode that covers two interweaving government conspiracy theories about secret military experiments. First, the testing of a controversial new cloaking device leaves a WW2 battleship in uncharted waters.   This event known as the "Philadelphia Experiment" would bring about bizarre consequences that inspired a decades long study into electromagnetism and psychic powers. That rumored military study was known colloquially as the "Montauk Project". Set in the coastal New York town of (you guessed it) Montauk, this tale of obscene human experimentation borrows heavily from our favorite tropes about shadow governments and psychic phenomena.   If you enjoy crackpot conspiracies, unreliable narrators, and time travel - you are in for a treat!   -----------   *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on

"It always feels like somebody's watchin' me." - Rockwell   Have you ever found yourself alone when suddenly you catch the feeling of watchful eyes? It might manifest as an unwanted specter peeking through the crack in the closet door, or the burning stare of some invisible voyeur watching from beyond a darkened window. In these moments of unexplainable panic, we often tell ourselves that it's the mind playing tricks - but for the citizens and visitors of California's central coast, its all too real.    The Dark Watchers are one of Cali's strangest secrets. Be it natural phenomenon or supernatural forces, the one thing that IS known about "Los Vigilantes Oscuros" is that they've haunted Californians for centuries. Starting in the 1700s when Spanish scouts first braved the central mountain ranges, the Watchers were reportedly seen in large numbers staring down from clifftops and waiting along the horizon. Silent, towering silhouettes of men in black shrouds and wide-brimmed hats. Looming, waiting, watching.  

The Bible & Monsters. Name a more iconic duo.   Our latest minisode examines the legend of a beast both apocalyptic and allegorical. The primordial sea serpent known simple as "The Leviathan" appears throughout the Old Testament and serves as the ultimate symbol of godly power and primal evil. Having numerous interpretations and meanings, this monster is as mysterious as it is weird.    -----------   *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!    

Look! In the sky - its a bird - its a plane! No, its just an interplanetary aircraft... For our 50th (whoa!) episode, we're covering a landmark case in alien abduction! The fascinating story of Barney & Betty Hill and their infamous detour into the warped corners of "the unknown" remains to be one of the most convincing first hand accounts of extraterrestrial contact.    Remember: WATCH THE SKIES!    -----------   *JOIN OUR PATREON*   Thanks for listening! We are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoyed this, be sure to stay in the loop by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!    Want in on the fun? Email us your questions and topics to accordingtoanidiot@gmail.com and we'll TALK ABOUT THEM IN A FUTURE EPISODE! Email not your thing? Message us on social media, or RT us @IdiotsAccord.    (Intro/Outro music by Visager)    SEE YOU IN TIME!