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Everyday Conspiracy TheoriesWHAT?What's the BIG announcement Mena makes at the end of this ep? And is this the ultimate Everyday Conspiracy Theory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2818 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho do Self Help books really help?Crayons for adults, Metallic paint for cars and an engineering problem that has escalated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2114 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy have Voice Notes suddenly exploded?Our new favourite communication mode, not-so-crazy celebrity names, and waiters pushing “specials”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1414 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are we doing a Q&A episode?Would we continue the podcast if one of us died? What's Seans favourite ECT of all time? (Mena hates it)In this special episode we answer the questions put to us by our ECTeasers (collective noun for a group of ECT listeners)The questions you've always wanted to know about your favourite podcast are not answered on this episode of your second favourie podcast.No prizes for guessing Mena's handed Sean the keys to the computer to write the notes for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-04-0713 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho is making our playlist go all Gaga?Double crossing music platforms, sneaky salami packages, and booby trap olives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-3114 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesI thought you said you wouldn't talk about vaccines?We 'vax lyrical' about cat jabs, shopping centre bangers, and sneaky product placement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2414 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat's the real reason formals take place in Term 1?The mega-industry cashing in on high school formals, and the trap to watch out for on CarSales.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1714 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are my Zoom calls still so sketchy?Video calls from the 2000s, the 'shocking' changes to modern play equipment, and a blast from the past: Weird Al Yankovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1014 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesSean Craig Murphy is RedundantIn this special episode of the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast, there are no ECTs and no limits.Mena Soliman talks to his friend and co-host, Sean Craig Murphy, about his shock redundancy and what comes next after a 42-year career in radio.How did he feel the moment he found out? How is he processing the news? And why does he say it feels "like watching your own funeral"?Please enjoy the candid and intimate discussion in this ECT Bonus Episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2025-03-0619 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat makes MAFS a raging success?The dirty secrets behind trashy TV, and the dodgy car park tactic costing you money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0314 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are leftovers always leftover?Too much food too little time, to trick the radio audience, and suspicious salad games too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2414 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesAre cops encouraging us to jaywalk?Crossing the line with the law, stealing from the mafia, and questioning the Fringe Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1714 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesYou call this a 50th anniversary episode?Due to popular demand, we brought back The Roast to mark our 50th* episode! We take this moment to compare the highlights and low-lights of our ECT journey so far. There's some ribbing, there's some poking, but—thank goodness—there are no audio flashbacks. Enjoy your meal!*Actually it's 50+1, because we never meet a deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1014 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat did Larry Emdur do to win a Gold Logie?The bizarre ECT about a quiz show favourite, your smart phone's dumb keyboard, and trying not to get fired while questioning HR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0314 min
The Beautiful NightmareBONUS EPISODE- THE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE MEETS EVERYDAY CONSPIRACY THEORIESIt's better than a ham sandwich! Combining the witty repartee of The Beautiful Nightmare with that of the blokes from the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast; Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman.This bonus episode discusses ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings. It's a very good episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2829 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy do men wear the pants (with big pockets)?We are joined by Tamara and Shanelle from The Beautiful Nightmare podcast, who came to graciously thank us for accepting their trophy at the Australian Podcast Awards.Oh, and to some discuss ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings.A special double length episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2729 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesIs Kmart too good to be true?Kmart tactics that bedazzle, art galleries that embezzle, and the pimple-popping myth that left us frazzled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2014 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are work meetings so damn long?The secret reason managers call long meetings, and the phone feature that's more “fright” than “flight”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1314 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat's in the secret recipe of a Bunnings sausage?The sneaky sausage ingredient found at your local Bunnings, and the (alleged) cause of ECT's success uncovered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0615 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesA New Year WishWe want to thank our listeners across Australia and the World for making our first year the best year we could have imagined! Your loyalty and participation have made the podcast what it is. We'll be back in 2025 with more of your favourite ECTs, and a handful of new surprises. Stay safe, (enjoy the back catalogue), and see you in the New Year 🎉See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-3001 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat's the real reason behind product recalls?Sketchy product recalls, the suspicious rise of white cookware, and mobile detection black spots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2314 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy does it matter how many Weet Bix I do?The soggy secret behind Australia's national cereal, the cricketer who knew too much, and the little tweak making big bucks for Big Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1613 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho is the evil genius behind Elf on the Shelf?Toys designed to spy, a parent's Yuletide lie, and the Christmas sales that get you twice. An ECT Christmas Special!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0914 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy does it rain after I wash my car?The secret additive in car wash soap, the tech that COVID rebuilt, and a confession from your hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0214 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhen did roadworks become so glamorous?Roadside catwalks, secret fireworks, and shopping trolleys with benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2513 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho are loyalty cards really rewarding?The free coffees you never get, the coin flip conspiracy you won't forget, and the EV driver's ultimate regret. -- If you enjoy these topics, check out the ECT back catalogue. You'll find a juicy motoring conspiracy in "When did cars become pokie machines?" and another crooked cafe con in "Why are the smallest cafes the most popular?". Listen, memorise and share them at your next dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1814 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesBONUS: How can I pretend I've heard every episode?There's a lot of buzz around Everyday Conspiracy Theories at the moment, and if you're new: welcome! It's not too late to board the ECT bandwagon. You could play our entire back catalogue (which we'd love), or you could take the expressway with this 12 minute 'best of'. By listening to this episode, you will: • Learn what an ECT is• Come up with your own (which you'll preferably give to us), and• Join the masses who listen every week. In today's micro-dose episode we discuss Fake ID'ing, dodgy hotel...2024-11-1313 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy do supermarkets love online shoppers?Shopping cart charlatans, pillow traps, and Hungry Panda's secret surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1115 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy do I suddenly look old?Collagen infestation, animal shrinkflation, and locksmith collaboration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0414 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are flights deliberately being delayed?The business lounge gouge, weather app traps, and Sean's smoking gun finally revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2814 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat's the real reason we got nominated for a podcast award?Awards night secrets, the daylight savings scam, and special guest, AFL legend Andrew Jarman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2114 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat is Nicole Kidman's super power?Team Tom vs Team Nicole, enviro-friendly whitewashing, and Canva's dark past. ECT Update We are so proud to have been nominated for our third podcasting award in this our first year. We are finalists in the blockbuster Entertainment category of the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards. We couldn't have achieved this without your ongoing support; by listening and sharing the show with your friends/enemies. (Oh, and by giving us all your 'award-winning' fodder!) Winners are announced in late-November 2024, but we already feel like winners. If you're new here, welcome! And please enjoy...2024-10-1414 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho is really calling me?Double jeopardy spam callers, and the frightening Fat Cat conspiracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0713 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesDoes coffee taste better from plastic?We blow the lids off coffee cups, and crack into "fortune" cookies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-3014 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy did the mullet really make a comeback?Business in the front, party in the back, Kardashians on the bottom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2314 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesHow many times did you go to the loo today?Toilet surveillance and hot water clock watchers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1612 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are there never any forks at work?In this special edition workplace-themed episode, we deep dive on office cutlery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0914 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesShould we really separate whites from colours?Billion dollar bird poo, viral Milo, and the great laundry lie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0213 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat is really causing airline turbulence?Lies in the sky and whiskey business in the music industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2615 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat's made heart emojis so popular?Yoga mats, oodies and rogue tradies. Plus, 👍vs❤️: The Great Emoji Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1915 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat the hell are Ben and Liam doing here?John West, Netflix, and Adam Sandler. It's the Everyday Conspiracy Theories that Ben and Liam reject, that make this show the best. Featuring Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1214 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesI'm new here. What is this award-winning show?Welcome, stranger! If you've haven't heard an episode of Everyday Conspiracy Theories yet, start here. This little 'flashback harp' episode will get you up to speed on what we're about. Bandwagons, ho! Thank you for supporting us by listening and sharing. If you like the show, please invite a friend... we need their content.About the Awards Six months after debuting, we are very proud to say that ECT has won industry recognition. We received the "Best Host or Presenter/s of the Year" award of the 2024 RadioToday Australia/NZ...2024-08-1012 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho’s cooking up these tasty restaurant names?Fishy restaurant branding, vacuums that suck, and covert wrestling propaganda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0514 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat has your physio done for you lately?Stretching muscles and the truth; plus, the tactic that makes you upgrade your TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2913 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhere did you find this audio!?We call this the "21st birthday" episode. It's nostalgic, awkward and 99% conspiracy free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2223 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhen did cars become pokie machines?Highway gambling and delicate tissue handling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1515 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy have supermarkets quietly changed meat packaging?Meat: beige is the new red; and, a couple of recent ECTs explained by experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0814 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesHow do we really know if eggs are free range?Unpacking the lies of Big Farmer, an op shop racket, and the tiny devices making big waves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0114 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesIs the panda narrative as black and white as it seems?Dubious claims about panda conservation, and a Hamish Blake OAM conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2412 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho says we need to drink '2 litres of water' a day?Water, wine and bubble tea: three drinks on trial. Plus, a conspiracy denier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1714 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are the smallest cafes the most popular?Shrinking cafes, angry drivers, and the secret lives of Sean Craig Murphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1014 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are we all watching TV with subtitles all of a sudden?Relying on captions, spying on capsicums, and... a real life mystery we need your help to solve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0312 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat the hell happened in this episode?Sean and Mena have Everyday Conspiracy Theories about each other that neither saw coming. #TheRoastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2715 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy does the chip industry treat us like spuds?Dodgy potato schemes, jazzy nurses and glasses under the microscope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2011 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy is my pharmacist taking so long to dispense scripts?Pharmacists taking the mickey and poles that look like ciggies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1313 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhat do baristas and DJs have in common?Baristas pulling the wool over our (ears) and airport scanners getting in our pants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0615 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy aren't we more shocked by big utility bills?We carefully review fine print, power bills and footy scores... so you don't have to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2913 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesHave people noticed that hands are getting smaller?Hands shrinking, ads shrieking and brands sneaking. (It... it'll make more sense when you hear it.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2214 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy do five-star hotels provide one bar wi-fi?Patchy wi-fi, chicken addiction and compact cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1614 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWho is really behind the push for paper straws?Limp straws, plump lips and penetrable passwords. e1ff05a3bf987680849c55b43f22e6f6393afe06See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0813 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are we still paying so much for avocado?On today's conspiracy menu: avocados, bananas and coffee. Surcharges apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0112 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesHow does my phone know I have bad breath?Why AI could be our best friend, the real masterminds behind Bluey, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2513 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy have we never heard of a 'mum joke'?We investigate dad humour, LinkedIn and barber shops. Oh, and Taylor Swift (to unashamedly cash in on the hype).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1815 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesIs my dentist doing deals with Hollywood?How do dentists keep us coming back? Joe Biden's new campaign hack, and others. Got an Everyday Conspiracy? Hit us up on our socials!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1114 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesHave we uncovered the bluetooth mafia?Are our cab drivers picking up more than our fares? Why do soul singers really close their eyes mid-song? And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0413 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesWhy are my prawns so small?Are fishmongers ripping us off? Who is behind dodgy Facebook Marketplace ads? What is with the accents in Aussie TV ads? And, what is the most unexpected item in the supermarket bagging area? There must be a reason, and we will uncover it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2612 minEveryday Conspiracy TheoriesEveryday Conspiracy Theories: TRAILERThe trailer for the curious new show Everyday Conspiracy Theories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2200 min