Rumor Flies

Josh and Greg field some questions from the Rumor Flies Discord, as well as offer a little peak behind the curtain with what goes into the podcast. The season finale comes next week, so until then, enjoy this introspective episode of Rumor Flies ! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Check out our brand new website dedicated...

Can you shoot a gas tank to cause an explosion? Is snapping necks as easy as it looks? When in a heroic bomb disarming situation, do you cut the red or the blue wire? We explored these common (and often dangerous!) depictions and more - as well as probably wound up on an FBI watch list - on another special episode of Rumor Flies ! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join us as we chat about to...

Can you shoot a gas tank to cause an explosion? Is snapping necks as easy as it looks? When in a heroic bomb disarming situation, do you cut the red or the blue wire? We explored these common (and often dangerous!) depictions and more - as well as probably wound up on an FBI watch list - on another special episode of Rumor Flies ! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join us as we chat about to...

This episode we are discussing myths and misconceptions about everyone’s favorite topic: religion! Do tattoos mean you can’t be buried in a Jewish cemetery? Does the Quran promise 72 virgins to martyrs? Was Mary Magdalene a “lady of the night”? Find out on this week’s faithful episode of Rumor Flies ! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debat...

As of November 20th 2020, Pfizer has officially applied for EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) from the FDA, with Moderna most likely not far behind, meaning vaccine distribution is (hopefully) right around the corner. To help combat misinformation, as well as provide a handy resource for your own discussions, we have created a brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 v...

The boys chill a bit with some animal facts. Well, mostly chill. Are lobsters immortal? Are sharks immune to cancer? Do dogs sweat? Find out on this week's episode of Rumor Flies ! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless ! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes t...

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Can you burn calories by eating celery? Is milk a bad choice when you have a cold? Can shellfish only be consume in months ending in “R”? You butter believe we are hitting these topics and more on this animalistic episode of Rumor Flies ! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless !...

This episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of “Logically,” Lyric Jain! We don our interviewer hats to talk about the fascinating (and important) work Lyric and his team are doing, with the help of A.I., to combat fake news and its spread. We also talk about Logically’s successful efforts to reveal the man behind Qmap, a formerly pivotal site for spreading the Qanon conspiracies, and the sub...

Did your Skechers help you “shape up”? Do you need alkaline water? Does Gwyneth Paltrow belong on Netflix with her expensive array of products to enhance your life? Moxie LaBouche of the Your Brain on Facts podcast joins us for this MIRACLE CURE episode of Rumor Flies ! Moxie is awesome so give her podcast a listen and give her a follow on the twitters! We are now doing more stuff on Twitch ! Join...

Jake Rockatansky of QAnon Anonymous podcast joins us for one of our group’s favorite subjects: defunct parks! We talk about now-cancelled rides, experiences, and parks, such as an absolutely wild interactive Alien experience in the U.K. and the charming “Skyway” to Disney’s Tomorrowland. All of this and more on this special bonus episode of Rumor Flies ! Give Jake a follow on Twitter and consider...

Welcome to season 9! Josh takes the reins as we explore “Disney’s America,” a complicated and never fully-realized romp through the history of the United States. From battlefield experiences to escaping on the underground railroad, this park was not only ambitious, but incredibly complicated in its mission. Join us for “what could have been” on Rumor Flies ! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring t...

North Korean International Friendship Exhibition. This was one of our Patreon lagniappe episodes last season, so we wanted to give you a taste of what to expect from that as well as give you some fun content before we launch season 9, which don’t worry, we will be announcing formally VERY soon. Take care, stay safe, and thanks so much for listening to Rumor Flies ! We have merch! Check out our stu...

Join us as we discuss the recent and very controversial “America’s Frontline Doctors” meeting, where Dr. Immanuel made her major public debut. We also explain the efficacy of wearing a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: They help and you should be wearing them, so fire up your preferred podcast platform and join us for another socially distant episode of Rumor Flies ! We have merch!...

“Awful Good Movies” is back! First off, a big shoutout to Jeremy for this amazing concept that he has generously let us borrow for the show. This special bonus episode we are joined by Jake Rockatansky of the QAnon Anonmymous podcast ! We give a critical review of the beloved film, " E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial , followed by a praise-fueled discussion of Mac and Me . Join us for this tasteless bonu...

The season 8 (WHAT!?) finale is here. We dive into the “science” of anti-vax claims, the myriad of problems with the now-infamous “Wakefield Study,” the stats behind vaccines and their risks, and more. I’ve got nothing clever to wrap it up so Rumor Flies ! We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless ! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff! Show notes, as alw...

At last, after months of work we are proud to present part 1 of our “Anti-Vax” series. In this episode, we cover the history of the anti-vaccine (and similar) movement and their claim, among others, that vaccines cause autism. We read books, combed through articles, and browsed a myriad of forums and social media pages, in order to better understand the context of this deadly, growing movement. So...

Hello everyone and welcome to a special BONUS EPISODE! We wanted to take a little extra time (and our schedules, like everyone’s, are a little bit wonky these days) to really make our final two episodes the best they can be. It’s going to be a huge two-parter and they’re by far the most ambitious episodes we’ve planned to date. Thanks so much for your patience, and please enjoy this special bonus...

Are you more likely to get struck by lightening than win the lottery? Does blackjack have the best odds? Are video poker machines rigged? Find out these answers and more on this week’s episode of Rumor Flies ! We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless ! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff! Show notes, as always, can be found here . Like dope music? Check...

Is it impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? Do white spots on nails indicate a calcium deficiency? What’s behind the alleged rise of “gluten intolerance”? Find out these answers and more on this week’s episode of Rumor Flies ! Show notes, as always, can be found here . Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify! Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon ! Bonus episodes and shenaniga...

A return to our usual goofy form! This episode we dive into some historical alcohol myths. Was the sazerac (a New Orleans staple) the first cocktail? Did Andrew Jackson throw a rager at the White House? Did the US government deliberately poison lawbreakers during prohibition? Find out on this very sober episode of Rumor Flies ! Show notes, as always, can be found here . Like dope music? Check out...

Julian from QAnon Anonymous works with us to parse the political and social backdrop of Q and QAnon as we explore the various “products" peddled by grifters in the "Q movement." Come get pilled with Rumor Flies ! Give QAnon Anonymous a listen and a follow! Show notes, as always, can be found here . Enjoyed that intro? Check out Serisu on spotify! Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon !...

Come on down for another big ol’ helping of Rumor Flies ! Joe Rogan regularly advertises “Onnit,” a brand of supplements that he is invested in not only financially, but personally. We decided to research the active ingredients in what could largely be considered their “flagship product,” Alpha Brain. We essentially asked the following questions: A) Are they effective? B) Are they effective at the...

It’s time for another round of “Snapple Fact-Check”! Or is it…? Find out on this sugary, fact-checked episode of Rumor Flies ! Show notes, as always, can be found here . Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon ! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await… Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com , on facebook , @rumorflies on twitter and instagram , and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes...

Did the engineers and musicians of the Titanic go down with the ship? Did a meteor wipe out the dinosaurs? Did Japanese “Kamikaze” pilots get drunk before takeoff? Find out on this apocalyptic episode of Rumor Flies ! Show notes, as always, can be found here. Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon ! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await… Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com , on fac...