Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander

It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

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Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations? Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We...

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Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander

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The History Of Crystal Skulls: Is Indiana Jones The Bad Guy? 27.06.2023 1:05:00

Crystal skulls were a real phenomenon, but what did they mean? Who made them? And are they symbols of alien life? Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouT...

I Guess Hercules Is An Alien Now 20.06.2023 1:16:18

Bless my soul! We're on a roll with Aven Sarah from The Endless Knot podcast and YouTube channel to discuss the myths of Hercules/Heracles because Ancient Aliens thinks he's an alien. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would...

Ariel School UFO incident, Explained 13.06.2023 46:59

In 1994, over 60 children at a school in Zimbabwe met aliens. Or did they? Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter &nbs...

They Found Giant Skeletons. Are They Hybrid Aliens? 09.06.2023 57:24

Ancient Aliens can't stop claiming that giants were not only real, but also human-alien hybrids. The proof? Bones! Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  You...

The Carnac Stones: Aliens Can't Resist A Big Rock 23.05.2023 50:15

Sheep are aliens. Change my mind. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |  YouTube Follow the show on Twit...

Everything Science Fiction Gets Wrong About Wormholes 16.05.2023 1:11:49

Isaac Arthur is back to tell us about everything sci-fi stories (and Ancient Aliens) get wrong about wormholes. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTub...

How Close Are We To Teleportation? 09.05.2023 1:06:22

Isaac Arthur is back to teach us the science of quantum teleportation! Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |&...

Aliens Are Earth-Benders Now 25.04.2023 50:06

But ACAB includes Toph. Sorry. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |  YouTube Follow the show on Twitter...

Marcahuasi Is Just A Big Rock 18.04.2023 49:17

But it’s a cool rock! Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |  YouTube Follow the show on Twitter  fo...

That Time Ancient Aliens Thought Some Unfinished Art Was A Stargate 11.04.2023 33:38

We’re looking at the Gate of the Gods in Peru, which is just a T-shaped hole that’s been hyped up by Jerry. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Sc...

The Zone Of Silence Is Totally Not Just A Normal Desert 04.04.2023 38:40

We’re traveling back to Mexico to discuss the time the United States avoided an international incident while unintentionally creating girlbosses. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson &...

Are We CIA Plants? 31.03.2023 54:16

We’ve been getting these comments a lot lately, so I guess we should address it along with some more corrections from you all! Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter &nbsp...

Graham Hancock’s Bad Ideas Keep Getting Worse 21.03.2023 49:50

Protect your data and support the show by checking out NordVPN! Head to NordVPN.com/ProbablyNotAliens! We're back with part two of our series looking into the man who is literally the definition of "pseudo-archaeology," Graham Hancock. No one is happy about this. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient...

The Biggest Grifter On The History Channel Is Now On Netflix Too 14.03.2023 56:37

Protect your data and support the show by  checking out NordVPN!  Head to  NordVPN.com/ProbablyNotAliens! Graham Hancock has been on tv spouting ridiculous claims for decades, and now he’s on Netflix. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review &nbs...

Who Can You Trust? 07.03.2023 45:44

Protect your data and support the show by  checking out NordVPN!  Head to  NordVPN.com/ProbablyNotAliens! We’re dipping back into the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions about accurate research sources, coolest fictional aliens, and what we’d do if we personally discovered aliens! Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Alien...

The Phoenix Lights: Debunking History’s Most Convincing UFO Sighting 28.02.2023 48:01

Protect your data and support the show by checking out NordVPN! Head to NordVPN.com/ProbablyNotAliens! In 1997, the citizens of Phoenix, Arizona saw an eerie formation of lights in the sky… twice! What were they? Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  i...

The U.S. Keeps Shooting Down UFOs. Are They Aliens? 21.02.2023 57:47

Balloons are flying all over the United States and Canada. What’s that all about? Donate to Mermaids UK Donate to NAACP Legal Defense Fund Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   T...

The Disturbing History Of Alien Probing 14.02.2023 51:43

We're uncovering the uncomfortable truth about alien abductions and anal probing with this fascinating look into the history of extraterrestrial encounters. Discretion is advised with this one, folks. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have t...

The Truth Behind The Most Famous Alien Abduction Story 07.02.2023 49:47

In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were abducted by aliens. Or were they? Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |&n...

Foo Fighters: The Aliens, Not The Band 03.02.2023 49:09

The band got it’s name from real-life historical alien sightings, so let’s debunk it! Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   T...

The Mystery Behind The Battle Of Los Angeles 31.01.2023 48:56

We're debunking one of the most popular events in UFO history, and it has almost nothing to do with the movie. Get new episodes early  on Nebula! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube...

Everything We've Gotten Wrong (So Far) 17.01.2023 46:47

We’re starting the new year off fresh by looking at listener mail for all of the things we got wrong. Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter  for more updates! Tristan Johnson Twitter  |  YouTube Scot...

It’s Been 10 Years Since The World Was Supposed To End. What Happened? 20.12.2022 1:00:00

We did it! We survived the 2012 apocalypse! But what was supposed to happen? Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |  YouTube Follow the show on T...

War Of The Worlds: The National Panic That Was Made Up On Purpose 13.12.2022 55:06

We’re joined by Dr. Yimin Chen to discuss how Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds was the original troll. Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter  |  YouTube Scott Niswander   Twitter  |  You...

Chaco Canyon’s Mind-Blowing Architecture Is Not A Mario Kart Course 06.12.2022 46:37

Ancient Aliens just randomly decided that certain structures at Chaco Canyon were built to warn humanity of aliens, but the reality is much more impressive than that! Subscribe  to  It's Probably (not) Aliens  for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a  5-star review  if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson   Twitter &nbsp...