4Thirty in the Morning

The guys have talked about conspiracy theories within professional football before, but is there a chance that the entire National Football League is rigged? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat celebrate Super Bowl season by pondering whether or not the entire NFL is simply a scripted money-making entertainment device, postulating everything from covert gambling interests manipulating ou...

Can you predict the future? Neither can Ben or Pat, but it doesn't stop them or countless others from trying... On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys gaze into their crystal ball as they uncover some far-fetched attempts at clairvoyance, including some surprisingly accurate historical predictions, to those that definitely missed the mark, and more. This week the guys also dive into their...

American history is full of influential icons beyond count, and while plenty of these individuals have seen themselves immortalized decades and even centuries after they've passed, others still struggle to reach the fame and glory of their peers. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat open up the history books once again to discuss some incredible heroes in American history, focusing pr...

Humans have been telling stories of legendary beasts throughout all of written history. While most believe these entities to be pure imagination, is it possible that some 'mythical' creatures might have actually existed, or even still exist today? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat dive deep into history and folklore, this time focusing on the legendary myths and monsters that h...

Have you ever made a mistake so bad that it remained a topic of conversation decades later? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat prove that hindsight is always 20/20 as they bungle their way through some of history's biggest blunders, from exceedingly poor architectural designs, to international land deals gone wrong, and more. The guys also dish out some backpage news this week, whil...

Fear plays an interesting role in our lives, and what better way to celebrate fear than to share some scary stories this Halloween season. On the latest, extra-spooky, episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat timidly creep their way through a few stories and ideas that they really find frightening, while also discussing some of the internet's best sources for terrifying campfire tales. The guys also br...

The last few years have certainly brought on plenty of skeptical perspectives towards established medicine, but have conspiracy theories surrounding the healthcare industry been around forever? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take on a potent dose of medical conspiracy theories, covering everything from flawed dietary guidelines, to accusations of deliberate malpractice and more. The...

Somewhere beyond the realms of rumor and hearsay lies the ever-compelling world of 'urban legends', stories that persist throughout society and culture that challenge conventionally-established truth. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat revisit one of their earliest topics with another discussion revolving 'urban legends', speculating on a broad range of tall tales includ...

Of all the topics that the guys tend to visit and revisit, both football and conspiracy theories tend to rank high up there. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat unmask some of the wildest and most convincing conspiracy theories within the confines of the National Football League, from rigged Super Bowls, to gridiron witchcraft, and more. This week the guys also ponder international logis...

Just when you thought you've heard everything there is to hear about aliens, the guys come back for more... On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat revisit their favorite topic once again, this time discussing recent U.S. Congressional hearings surrounding UFO's and the possibility of extraterrestrial life-forms visiting Earth. This week has the guys building upon past 'Aliens&#3...

A multi-media masterpiece of modern fantasy, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' has been captivating both readers and movie-watchers for generations now. Ben and Pat are no exception, having both been lifelong fans of everything 'Middle Earth'. On episode 'Eleventy-One' of 4Thirty, the guys dive way too deep into 'The Lord of the Rings', from their appreciation of Peter Jackson's motion pict...

The wise Jedi Master Yoda once taught us that 'wars not make one great'... but history tends to tell it otherwise. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat share the stories of some of the best-remembered 'warriors' that our world has ever known, from the most cunning tacticians, to the greatest individual fighters, and more. The guys cover over 2,500 years of human history th...

Everyone has something, or someone they're scared of, and when it comes to the 'most-feared' people of all time, the reputation is almost always well-deserved. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat scour the history books once again, this time searching for the most infamous and commonly feared individuals and groups of people ever known, from the marauding Vikings of the Middl...

The concept of time-travel has been postulated by humanity forever, but is the idea becoming more 'science-fact' than 'science-fiction'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat step into the 'Twilight Zone' while discussing everything they can about time travel, from alleged tales of time-slips, to interdimensional entanglement, to biblical prophecy and more. This wee...

If there's a topic that Ben and Pat know a lot about, (that isn't aliens), its sports. And while plenty athletes enjoy ample time in the spotlight, did some great players find themselves 'lost in the shuffle' of recent memory? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys take a gander at sports history, this time finding players with stories that don't get often told. From 'a...

Some people tend to just be lucky... others, not so much... On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a complete one-eighty from last week's topic, this time discussing some of the unluckiest people in history, from individuals that suffered obscure and unfortunate deaths, to others that simply found themselves in the wrong place at the worst possible time imaginable. This week the gu...

Whether you believe in superstition, divine intervention, or the law of averages, it certainly seems like the concept of 'luck' plays a part in everyone's life. But are some people really that much luckier than others? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat roll the dice on yet another speculative topic, this time discussing some of the luckiest individuals to ever walk the plan...

History remembers plenty of industrialists, individuals with the substantial prowess needed to build fortunes and drive innovation beyond anything the world had seen before. But were some of these ‘titans of industry’ remembered for contributions beyond the realm of business and economics? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, podcasting pioneers Ben and Pat embark on a centuries-long discussion of so...

With ‘true-crime’ maintaining a high level of cultural attention these days, rumors and conspiracy theories tend to develop around pretty much any high-profile death. But are some of these stories so mysterious that they continue to defy explanation despite decades of public attention? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys dig deep into another mysterious discussion surrounding some enduring...

Just about everyone has heard about the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’, at least in some form or fashion. But where did that phrase even come from in the first place? And are there really just seven of these wonders out there? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a trip around the globe discussing some of the greatest sights humanity has ever laid eyes on, from the greatest man-made st...

Pirates have been a source of cultural fascination and inspiration for centuries. Even today, people remain captivated by legends of adventure, treasure, peg-legs, and scurvy that only a true buccanneer could tell. But what does history have to say about the 'Golden Age of Piracy'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat set sail for the 'High-Seas' and swashbuckle their way through a discus...

Did you honestly think that 4Thirty in the Morning would reach 100 episodes? Neither did Ben and Pat... On this milestone episode of 4Thirty, the guys take a deep dive into the life and work of Graham Hancock, an influential author and journalist who's made a name for himself by pushing against the established academic narratives regarding the past of humanity. They cover everything from Hancock's...

If there's one thing Ben and Pat know a lot about, it's 'Odd News', and if you've seen any headlines from the mainstream newsreels over the past month, plenty of odd news stories and 'taboo' topics have made their way to the forefront of public conversation. Is there a reason behind this shift in focus? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys meander slightly away from their usual random drivel...

Society has always dealt with organized crime, with underworld empires often enjoying power and influence akin to their counterparts in legitimate business and government. Yet, there remain plenty of past nefarious operations best remembered for their quirkiness over anything else. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat uncover a handful of 'historical gangs' that made a name for themselves...

Plenty of mysterious locations can be found scattered around our world, but are some places kept shrouded in secrecy on purpose? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat lift the curtain on some of Earth's most forbidden destinations, ranging from unclimbed mountain peaks to islands kept off limits for a good reason. The guys also dish out their usual dose of football commentary this week, wh...