4Thirty in the Morning

Listeners of 4Thirty in the Morning already know by now that aliens are indeed real, but in what form will extraterrestrial life first establish itself as a known-quantity within conventional science? On their latest episode, Ben and Pat ‘blast through the galaxy’ in yet another alien-centric discussion, this time diving into 'astrobiology', the speculative study dedicated to answering questions r...

Do you have a favorite 'conspiracy theory' that seems outlandish at first glace, but becomes more and more plausible as time goes on? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat jump into another off-the-rails discussion surrounding 'conspiracy theories', bringing to light some of the strangest and most controversial hypotheses currently floating around in the fringy corners of pop-culture and t...

We all know about 'Big Business' today, with different companies around the world enjoying high levels of influence and power across virtually everything. But how do today's corporations compare with those found throughout history? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat suit up and work their way through a discussion covering some of the most interesting businesses and companies from the pa...

The guys have been known to make a movie reference or two throughout the podcast, but what movie characters do they find the most iconic and intriguing? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat pay homage to some of their favorite movie characters throughout cinematic history, including some compelling protagonists, virtue-driven villains, and everything in between. The guys also discuss some...

There's no shortage of influential people in our world's history, but not all of them seem to get the same recognition today... there might be a reason or two for that. On this week's episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat embark on yet another discussion centering on some lesser-known individuals who, for better or worse, had a lasting impact on the way we understand our world today, from scientists, to...

Even today, our culture and society continue to reflect the monumental achievements achieved by some of our world's greatest empires. While certain civilizations tend to dominate the history books, there are plenty of important empires that don't get as much attention, but certainly deserve to be discussed. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a dive deep into the past and bring to t...

There are plenty of strange ways to make a living these days, but do the 'odd occupations' of today match up with the obscure and absurd jobs found throughout history? On this week's episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat labor their way through a discussion surrounding some of history's craziest employment opportunities, ranging from jobs that are totally obsolete these days, to others that were pointle...

Featuring characters such as Dr. Frankenstein to Henry Jekyll, fiction has solidified the archetype of 'The Mad Scientist'. But have some real individuals taken 'Mad Science' to a frightfully true level? On this week's episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat head to the laboratory and cover some of history's craziest and most sinister scientists, ranging from the truly malevolent to the utterly obscure ....

Fiction and folklore are filled to the brim with tales of 'Giants', enormous human-like creatures that have been part of the collective imagination since pre-historic times. But is there evidence that these legendary behemoths actually walked our world once upon a time? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat excavate way too deeply into fringe theories surrounding 'giants', and the persiste...

The wild and whacky world of sports consistently generates headline-worthy stories, but have some incredible stat-lines flown under-the-radar? On this week's episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat share some of the strangest anecdotal sports statistics the record books have to offer, ranging from very odd single-game performances, to crazy careers and more. The guys also break down a little football, dis...

If there's one thing Ben and Pat enjoy researching, it's aliens. But if you wanted to see an extra-terrestrial or UFO for yourself, where would you go to look? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys break down some of the most intriguing UFO 'hotspots' across the globe, covering locations that seem to attract a high level of other-worldly attention, while also kicking around theories as to why...

History is full of great events set in motion thanks to the right people being in the right positions at just the right times. The individuals discussed in the following episode were the wrong people... On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat cover a collection of the most incompetent people history has to offer, while also dealing with a handful of news stories that prove incompetence won't...

Have you ever experienced a 'glitch in the matrix' that caused you to question reality? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat share anecdotes and ideas revolving around the idea that we may be living within a simulation, while also covering some alternative explanations as to why 'glitches in the matrix' seem to happen so frequently. The guys also talk some football minutia and tell a stor...

For some time now, the 'Flat-Earth Theory' has stood supreme as the poster-child for crazy conspiracy theories. But what's the true story behind these celestial-deniers? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Pat's brother Tim fills in for Ben in the studio, and leads a speculative discussion on the nuances behind the 'Flat-Earth Theory', while also critiquing past episodes and sharing plenty of zoolog...

Have you ever pondered what would happen if you found yourself in a life-or-death survival situation? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat tackle some of the strangest and most extreme survival stories that history has given us, while also discussing the logistics and mentality needed to come out alive. The guys also break down a bundle of news stories, talk a little entertainment, and sh...

Humanity has been fascinated with the 'Dark Arts' throughout most of human history, and with that, the process of 'Exorcism' has remained a necessary part of many belief systems. But are these mysterious rituals still widely employed against demonic possession today? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat share some of the most compelling stories surrounding the process of exorcisms, coveri...

We've already covered some 'Crazy War Stories' before, but what about a few tales that are a little more 'heroic'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take another deep dive into history, this time covering some lesser-known war heroes that don't always get the attention they deserve. The guys also break down a six-pack of bargain-bin news stories, talk a little sports, and share a story...

Do you ever wonder whether or not you've been reincarnated? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a deep dive into the hypothetical metaphysical concept of 'reincarnation', discussing everything from competing theories about the idea, to detailed case studies involving individuals with striking claims that they've lived past lives. The guys also bring a smattering of 'odd news' to the...

There's a lot of 'everyday wisdom' that has become embedded within the collective consciousness, but are some classic beliefs more fiction than fact? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat tip some modern proverbs on their head as they break down a myriad of 'misconceptions' that, for some reason, many people seem to hold as 'truth'. The guys also break down a very strange quintet of news s...

Most of history's 'World Changing Events' are well documented and exist readily within public perception. But has history forgotten some of its most influential moments? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat toss aside the history text books and cover some important happenings from the past that don't get the recognition they deserve, while talking a little gridiron and breaking down a sm...

History is full of prominent people, but have some very important people slipped through the cracks of conventional memory? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat recognize and analyze a handful of individuals who made a large impact on world events without receiving much publicity in the process. The guys also talk some football, reminisce on some personal stories, and make public a series...

The guys aren't saying it's aliens.... but it's aliens. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat dive deep into the 'Ancient Alien' phenomenon in search of the strongest evidence for extra-terrestrial influence upon ancient civilizations across the globe. The guys analyze some historical 'coincidences', cover some reasons why alternative 'alien' anthropology is so popular, and, as always, sha...

Humanity has gone through sort of a 'trial-and-error' process when it comes to developing legal systems, but how far have we really come since the laws of the Ancients? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat travel back in time to analyze some of the strangest and most impractical laws put in place by our ancestors, while also covering a handful of unimportant news stories and anecdotes. C...

The NFL has dominated professional football for over a century, but have competitor leagues found success over the years? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat audible their way through a ridiculous conversation surrounding the handful of upstart, independent, professional football leagues that have sprung up in America over the last few decades, while also breaking down some 'odd news' a...

You know Ben and Pat have worked some odd jobs in the past, but are there a few occupations even they find a little out there? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys break down a handful of the world's strangest means of employment, ranging from the obscure to the obnoxious. They also dish out on some wild and whacky news stories, and wrap up a couple of loose-ends from a few recent episodes....