Topic: Alien Invasion

3 chapters across the catalog

Clip Job
Episode 985 2:20:51 - 2:23:33

985: Clip Job

National Geographic and Alien Invasion Biofuels

A clip from a National Geographic Channel show discusses a theory that aliens might invade Earth to harvest organic material for "biofuel." The hosts criticize the network for moving away from its traditional educational roots toward sensationalist "sci-fi" content. They lament the decline of the National Geographic brand.

Ricin Beans
Episode 331 1:07:45 - 1:11:29

331: Ricin Beans

Project Blue Beam and Paul Krugman's Alien Invasion Theory

Economist Paul Krugman suggested on CNN that a fake threat of a space alien invasion could end the current economic slump within 18 months by triggering massive government spending. This theory is compared to "Project Blue Beam," a conspiracy theory involving a simulated alien invasion to establish a New World Order. Krugman cited the economic boost of World War II as a historical precedent for this type of stimulus.

Moon Base on Mars
Episode 265 1:36:15 - 1:38:57

265: Moon Base on Mars

2012 Alien Invasion Hoax, Hollywood Sci-Fi Trends

The hosts debunk a viral story about three giant spaceships attacking Earth in December 2012, identifying it as a lens anomaly. They note that such stories often precede major Hollywood releases, citing upcoming films like "Skyline," "Battle: Los Angeles," and "Super 8."