Zandland
The Zandland Show
The Zandland Show is a weekly podcast hosted by investigative filmmaker Ben Zand, exploring the stories shaping the world — from the biggest headlines to the ones most people aren’t paying attention to yet. Featuring conversations with journalists, creators and people living extraordinary lives, the show aims to bring clarity and context to the forces shaping modern life. Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/zandlandInstagram: https://instagram.com/zandlandSpotify: https://tiktok.com/@zandlandfilmsNewsletter: newsletter.zand.landContact us at: contact@zand.land
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Episodes
The Gooner Interview 16.04.2026 1:07:59
After our documentary on the dark internet subculture of "gooning" got such a huge reaction, we decided to bring our anonymous subject Declan back. In this unfiltered follow-up, we made him face the internet. We put your most brutal, honest, and difficult questions directly to him. Let us know what you thought of his answers in the comments.
Inside The Lives Of The World's Most Dangerous Men 27.03.2026 25:51
I’ve been investigating drug lords and cartel kingpins for years now, and I’ve learnt a lot. In this video I’m going to talk about my experiences spending time with them, and explain why the most scary thing about them is often just how normal they seem. Below I’ve put links to the full documentaries I talk about during this video - if you haven’t seen them yet give them a watch: Mexico’s Cartels...
We Put the Internet’s Questions to an Incel 19.03.2026 53:38
We're putting your questions to T from our last documentary “Inside the Incels Who Rent Girlfriends”. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet check it out on our YouTube channel. Let us know what you think, and if you’ve got a message for T drop it down below too as he said he’s going to read all the comments (again).
Does Anybody Care About Truth Anymore? 12.03.2026 24:35
Can storytelling actually make a difference? In a post-truth world where it’s often impossible to hold politicians or the mega-wealthy accountable, it can sometimes feel like it isn’t. This week I’m trying to get to the bottom of this question with the director of The Voice of Hind Rajab, Kaouther Ben Hania. If you haven’t already, watch the full film now on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/lu/movi...
Why is Looksmaxxing Ruining the Internet? 12.03.2026 22:33
Searches for "looksmaxxing" on Google have doubled since October 2025. Clavicular has just been profiled by GQ and The New York Times. In this video, I'm trying to understand what's behind that rise, from the dark corners of the internet right into the mainstream, as well as breaking down some of the strange words they use, and reflect on my own experiences speaking to people on the extreme edge o...
Iran Is Reaching Breaking Point — What Happens Next? 12.03.2026 14:35
Iran war news is moving fast after the US and Israel attacked Tehran resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, escalating tensions between the US and Iran and raising fears of a wider Middle East war, as well as World War 3, with explosions reported as far as Dubai. As Trump comments on the attack and global leaders respond, the world is watching for Iran live updates: wh...
The Truth About the Manosphere (After 5 Years Investigating) 12.03.2026 26:31
I’ve made documentaries on looksmaxxers, incels, gooners and the rent-a-girlfriend industry. Today, I'm breaking down why people fall into black pill ideology, and what I’ve learnt about modern masculinity in the digital age. The truth about the manosphere - 5 years in the making. Manosphere, manosphere explained, manosphere documentary, manosphere investigation, red pill community, red pill ideol...
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