4Thirty in the Morning

Did you ever receive your 'Hogwarts Letter' in the mail? On this week's episode of 4-Thirty, Ben teaches Pat all he knows about the wild wizarding world featured in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' book series. The guys talk some Quidditch, compare the film adaptations to the novels, and cover a plot hole or two along the way, while also dishing on the usual dose of strange news stories and happening...

We've seen 'Superheroes' in movies before, but are there actually people out there with superpowers rivaling those of the Avengers? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat break down a handful of real life 'super-humans', people born with physical and cognitive capabilities exceeding the limits set upon humanity by conventional wisdom. This week the guys also break down a handful of not-so-...

We know that aliens are real and have been visiting Earth for some time now, but have these extraterrestrial visitors also left their genetic mark on humanity through special ‘breeding programs’? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys wander their way through a discussion focusing (sort of) on the concept of ‘Alien-Human Hybrids’, while also dealing with some strange news stories and other od...

History is full of innovative inventors, but are some creations so far out there that even Ben and Pat can't comprehend their existence? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys break down some of the craziest inventions they've ever discovered, from an ancient 'Death Ray' to an anti-burglar bank bag, and everything in between. The guys also dish out some 'odd news' stories, share a story or tw...

Have you ever had a run-in with a crazy celebrity? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat shine a light on a few well-known individuals for whom fame comes as both a burden and a blessing. The guys also tackle a handful of strange news stories this week, talk a little TV, and share a quick anecdote or two. Why does fame + fortune tend to lead to bad behavior? Did a former, flamboyant, NBA...

When we think of the 'Men in Black', the movies starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones immediately come to mind. But were the blockbuster movies based on a true story? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat discuss everything they possibly can about the real 'Men in Black', from their origins within the UFO phenomena to their most recently-reported encounters. The guys also deal with anot...

Do you hold any far-flung superstitions? If you're anything like Ben and Pat, you probably aren't superstitious... but you might be a 'little stitious'. On the latest debacle of an episode, the guys trudge their way through a discussion revolving a few of the most intriguing superstitions found around the world, while also breaking down yet another dose of questionable news headlines. Are supersti...

Why is it that prominent politicians always seem to find themselves embroiled amidst scandalous allegations? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat break dish on some of the most obscene and absurd political scandals in recent memory, and revisit a character or two from past episodes in the process. The guys also handle a handful of those 'odd news' stories that you've come to expect, whil...

Have you ever been fooled by a 'con-artist' before? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat finagle their way through a discussion revolving a few of the more infamous confidence tricksters in history, while also going on a tangent or two about topics they probably aren't qualified to handle. The guys also showcase a quintet of wild and whacky news stories dealing with some recurring topics...

The guys have covered plenty of mysteries throughout the show thus far, but is there any bigger mystery than that surrounding 'Skinwalker Ranch'? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat uncover everything they know about the most enigmatic 512 acres in Utah, while also breaking down a few news stories and wrapping up a few loose-ends from previous episodes. What are the true 'secrets' of Sk...

If there's one thing Ben and Pat seem to know a lot about, it's conspiracy theories... and if there's another topic they know pretty well, it's sports... On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys combine two of their favorite subjects into one ridiculous discussion, while also dishing out a few random news stories and rambling on about some odds and ends. What exactly is 'point shaving'? Is the...

Some might argue that the internet is the greatest invention since the wheel, but is the 'metaverse' the next big thing in human ingenuity? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat piece together everything they've discovered about the 'metaverse', a seemingly incomprehensible blend between virtual reality, the internet, and a bunch of other stuff. The guys cover everything from avatars to b...

By now you've heard the guys talk about all sorts of mysterious topics, but are there some places on Earth that even Ben and Pat can't explain? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys break down a smattering of the most enigmatic locations across the globe, while also highlighting a handful of head scratching news stories that you probably could have lived without. Has the 'Lost City of Atlant...

Aliens have been the biggest discussion point of the podcast so far, and our alien discussions, informative though they may be, seem to leave many more questions than answers. On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat do very little to answer those 'E.T.' related questions, but they dive further into the mysteries surrounding their favorite topic, while also saucering up a handful of those od...

We've established by now that 'Aliens' are more science-fact than science-fiction, but do we really know where 'Aliens' actually come from? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat tackle a discussion on the origins of their favorite, other-worldly, creatures, while also delving into a handful of irrelevant news stories and football facts. Do wormholes really exist? Are extra-terrestrials re...

Did you ever dream of living in a galaxy far, far away? If you're anything like Ben and Pat, you probably still do... On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys fire up the hyperdrive and launch their way into Star Wars, the movie franchise that's left a larger impact on them than anything else. You'll here there takes on everything from Ewoks to lightsaber battles, while also getting a breakdown...

We know by now that the world is full of crazy people, but are there a few people that take crazy to a whole 'nother level? On this week's supersized episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat cover some whacky and wild people in recent human memory, while also breaking down some irrelevant news stories from the deepest recesses of the internet. Can you really fake your way into becoming a billionaire? Are...

The guys have discussed archaeology quite a bit in the podcast thus far, but are some archaeological finds impossible for even Ben and Pat to explain? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys excavate their way through a discussion revolving around mysterious archaeological artifacts that seem to raise more questions than answers about our past. The guys also handle a few current events, specul...

Did the United States military ever utilize 'psychic spies' in their quest for intelligence superiority? As it turns out... yes... yes they did. On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat, (well, mostly Pat), break down everything they know about the 'Stargate Project', a secret Cold War military operation dedicated to the practice of 'remote viewing'. The guys also run a quick 'wrap up' segme...

Have you ever experienced a false-memory associated with the 'Mandela Effect'? Ben and Pat certainly have... On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys analyze and explain everything they know about collective false-memories, discussing some common examples of the phenomenon while hypothesizing a few explanations for why the Mandela Effect keeps happening. The guys also share a story or two, and...

We've all heard the phrase 'Raining Cats and Dogs' before, but are cats and dogs the only animals that fall from the sky? On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, Ben and Pat break down some of the strange 'natural phenomena' that conventional science can't quite seem to explain. The guys also dish on a handful of questionable news stories from questionable sources, while sprinkling in an anecdote or tw...

After 50 episodes and a couple of specials, Ben and Pat have recorded a LOT of content. While they have proven by now that they aren't really experts on anything, the guys have given us plenty to laugh at throughout the show's first year. On this special episode of 4-Thirty, the guys have cobbled together a small sampling of their favorite moments thus far, while sprinkling in a little commentary....

You know by now that aliens are real, but how scary are they really? This week, Ben and Pat commemorate the 50th episode of 4-Thirty the only way they know how... by talking about aliens. On this episode you'll hear the guys break down some of the most frightening extraterrestrial encounters they're familiar with, while also dishing on a few of those news stories that the mainstream media seems to...

Have you ever seen 'Bigfoot'? You know neither of the guys have, because they definitely would have talked about it by now... On the latest episode of 4-Thrity, Ben and Pat wander back into the realm of 'cryptozoology', this time taking a deep dive into Bigfoot, the legendary creature said to inhabit various forests across North America. The guys offer all the analysis they can on the 'Sasquatch',...

Have you ever inadvertently broken the law? Neither have Ben or Pat... at least, we hope they haven't... On the latest episode of 4-Thirty, the guys jump back into their usual irrelevant content, this time diving into some of the strangest laws found in legal code across the world. The guys also break down a few quirky news stories and share a few personal anecdotes as they adjust to recording an...