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Strictly Confidential

By Asher and Jackson

What you’re about to listen to is Strictly Confidential. There’s no rhyme or reason for anything discussed about to exist the way it does but that’s just the world you’re in. So if you’re curious about anything, and we mean anything , dive in and learn what Asher and Jackson have to tell you. New episodes every Monday.
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Strictly ConfidentialMay 14, 2019

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62: Is Coincidence a Myth? The Law of Synchronicity

62: Is Coincidence a Myth? The Law of Synchronicity

What if you could scientifically prove that there are no coincidences? Famed physicist Carl G. Jung did just that in 1920. Wait, was he a physicist? Okay, yeah, I'm looking at a picture of him now and he was definitely a physicist. In this synchronistic 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you question if it really was just random chance that you found this incredible podcast.

Sep 24, 201932:49
61: The Most Believable Alien Contact We've Recieved
Sep 17, 201927:58
60: Tracking People with RFID

60: Tracking People with RFID

Y'allready KNOW what it is

Sep 10, 201929:10
59: The Community of Enlightened Birdmen

59: The Community of Enlightened Birdmen

Have you ever wondered why the crows are watching us so actively? I've always just thought they wanted us to domesticate us. Turns out they're people too. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the weirdest areas of Reddit.

Aug 27, 201927:32
58: Miraculous Staircase

58: Miraculous Staircase

Who built the miraculous floating staircase in Santa Fe? It's no stairway to heaven, but a small church in New Mexico that tramples on the rules of physics is not going to go unnoticed. But how does a climb on these divine steps compare to a passably functional  service elevator? In this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will elevate you to a higher understanding of the divine realm... and Southwest American architecture.

Aug 20, 201925:48
57: The Universe Started Last Thursday

57: The Universe Started Last Thursday

What were you doing last Wednesday? Last Wednesday, I was merely a concept in my creator's mind being prepped with my current memories for my new creation. It was either that or going to an escape room. Well, now I can't remember. Join Asher and Jackson as they break down the beliefs of Last Thursdayism.

Aug 13, 201932:57
56: Antarctic Tanks

56: Antarctic Tanks

Has a satellite photo ever accidentally captured a UFO crash site? We have a possible contender that comes from bowels of Santa's maximum security prison, The South Pole. But with the crash so close to an American research station, how could the feds NOT get involved? On this wasteland of an episode, Asher and Jackson will CHILL you to the core with chilling (yes, again) photographic proof of foreign space craft. 

Tank Site: 77*49'53.4"S 166*50'33.4"E

New Crater Site: 80*34'08.4S 30*05'19.3"W 

Aug 06, 201924:17
55: The Incident at Dyatlov Pass

55: The Incident at Dyatlov Pass

Did either of you guys ever watch Free Solo or 127 Hours? No way! We're both super anxious about everything! Why would we watch something like that? This week, dive deep with Asher and Jackson as they dive into the mystery of what happened on a Russian mountain top 60 years ago.

Jul 31, 201942:46
54: Skull and Bones Society

54: Skull and Bones Society

Are the Bonesmen members of a secret society hellbent on world domination or just big fans of Pirates of the Caribbean? At least one of those is probably true, but when the world's most infamous fraternity isn't marathoning Johnny Depp movies... what ARE they up to? In this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson dig deep to unearth the secret of The Tomb.

Jul 23, 201926:59
53: Cryptid Corner — The Mapinguari

53: Cryptid Corner — The Mapinguari

How do normal people celebrate Amazon Prime Day (Week)? By boycotting the bad stuff that Bezos is doing? That's not what our boys Asher and Jackson are doing. In this episode join Asher and Jackson as they dissect Brazil's fun new cryptid, the Mapinguari.

Jul 18, 201926:34
52: 50 States of Paranoia! You Won't Believe Your State!

52: 50 States of Paranoia! You Won't Believe Your State!

Red state? Blue State? No longer should these labels divide us, for we are all one people, united together by our crippling fear of Mothman. But what state fears Mothman the most? In this audio-format-listicle-sode of Strictly Confidiential, Asher and Jackson prove paranoia lives in all 50 of these great united states. 

Jul 09, 201926:53
51: The Axman — The New Orleans Killer

51: The Axman — The New Orleans Killer

Have you ever heard about the man who coined the term Axe Murderer? Well, neither have we. Genuinely no idea. This guy doesn't even have anything to do with that guy apparently. Whatever. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into The Axman and his motives may surprise you.

Jun 18, 201936:38
50: Shirley Temple was a Dwarf Princess

50: Shirley Temple was a Dwarf Princess

Was America's Little Darling actually a little person? Shirley Temple could sing, dance, and probably do a third thing. How many six year olds do you know that can do ONE of those? In this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you question what it means to be a star... and probably get that "Animal Crackers" song stuck in your head.

Jun 11, 201930:36
49: The Mystery of Stonehenge

49: The Mystery of Stonehenge

Have you ever heard of Stonehenge? Isn't it where people get blazed and show off their wacky outfits? I'm thinking of Coachella? That can't possible be true. This week, join Asher and Jackson as they uncover the mystery of these spooky stones.

May 28, 201933:18
48: Searching for Sunken Treasure

48: Searching for Sunken Treasure

How much gold awaits us at the bottom of the briny depths? Most dolphins know the answer, but they ain't talking. I mean, they DO talk, dolphins have a very sophisticated language that we've only begun to understand, but they aren't narcs. In this deep sea 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you rethink laughing at the people who bring metal detectors to the beach.

May 14, 201938:31
47: The Truth of Thomas Edison

47: The Truth of Thomas Edison

Do you think you could have invented something as monumental as the lightbulb? Personally, I think I did when I made bagel quesadillas for the first time but nobody's giving me the same credit as they gave Edison. It's pretty frustrating, but still. Anyways, join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the history behind man with the first lightbulb moment. 

May 07, 201932:36
46: Gaming The Lottery

46: Gaming The Lottery

Is it possible to guarantee winning the jackpot? You're more likely to get struck by lightning. You're more likely to win an Olympic medal. You're more likely to see John Travolta's face and not feel fear. And yet, one man has won the lottery 14 times. What is his secret? Don't bet against this 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson are feeling lucky... and maybe you will too. 

Apr 30, 201933:05
45: Blue Harvest: The Secret Star Wars Film

45: Blue Harvest: The Secret Star Wars Film

Have you ever seen a Star Wars film? What the one with the ring? And the wands? And the crocodiles? Yeah, you got it. Today, join Asher and Jackson as go orbital into the lore behind this secret Star Wars production rumor. 

Apr 23, 201937:06
44: The Oldest Trick In The Book

44: The Oldest Trick In The Book

Have you ever been swindled or scammed by somebody on the street? Okay so yeah I realize NOW he wasn't a Nigerian Prince but who was I to deny true destiny? Today, join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into the lore to learn the origins oldest recorded trick and the history of hoodwinks.

Apr 16, 201925:43
43: Scandinavian Ghost Rockets

43: Scandinavian Ghost Rockets

Have you ever looked up into the sky, saw a shooting star, and wished you could learn something from a funny podcast? Well too bad, because in this week's episode we come to no conclusions at all. Join Asher and Jackson as they uncover what I'm not afraid to say is Sweden's most interesting recent historical memory. 

Apr 09, 201933:39
42: How to Hack a Vending Machine

42: How to Hack a Vending Machine

Can you hack a vending machine to score free snacks? We're talking about the kind of hacking that doesn't involve a brick traveling at high speeds. You may not have exact change, but you always have an intense need for Funyuns. What if there was a secret code you could punch in to change the price? I this snacky 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson reveal the secrets of those big dumb robots that feed us. 

Apr 01, 201928:54
41: A One Way Ticket to Fl(avor Town)at Earth

41: A One Way Ticket to Fl(avor Town)at Earth

Some episodes deserve a description. All episodes deserve a listen. Join Asher and Jackson as they dive into the contents of the mysterious and new Surprise Box and find a topic nobody else could tackle. 

Mar 25, 201933:31
40: The Mystery of Steganography

40: The Mystery of Steganography

How often are secret messages passed in plain sight? Is it possible to have untraceable communication online without any sort encryption? I can't figure out what a winky emoji is supposed to mean half the time so it's gotta be pretty easy. In this public and highly visible  episode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will remind you not to take everything you see at face value.

Mar 18, 201930:41
39: Freemasons: Becoming A Bro (Part 2)

39: Freemasons: Becoming A Bro (Part 2)

How hard could it possibly be to become a Freemason? It can't be harder than getting a library card and I've been tryin' to get one of those bad boys since Arthur told me how fun they were in 1999. Join Asher and Jackson as they unpack a little bit more of what the Masonic community is willing to share about their membership.

Mar 04, 201931:05
38: Freemasons: The Original Bros (Part 1)

38: Freemasons: The Original Bros (Part 1)

Who were the first freemasons, and what did they do? How many of their practices were derived from the Loyal Order of Water Buffalo? You don't get that joke because you didn't watch The Flintstones growing up, and that's kind of depressing. In this not-so-prehistoric 'sode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson question if anything good has to happen behind closed doors. 

Feb 25, 201930:31
37: The Mystery Of The Wolpertinger

37: The Mystery Of The Wolpertinger

German Folklore? You mean like Dracula? No, Dr. Acula hasn't been practicing medicine for years. Join Asher and Jackson as they detail the specifically horrifying crimes of experimental taxidermists.

Feb 18, 201919:52
36: How To Be Inconspicuous

36: How To Be Inconspicuous

Can anyone learn how to hide in plain sight? We can’t all become like living phantoms, clinging to the shadows... somebody has to go get groceries. All we have is bread and it’s wheat bread. No need to delete your browser history: In this Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will teach you how to go into incognito mode.

Feb 11, 201929:02
35: DB Cooper — The Man Who Hijacked A Plane

35: DB Cooper — The Man Who Hijacked A Plane

Could a man REALLY survive a fall like that from an airplane? Probably, YEAH. I don't care about that. You're telling me this guy paid TWENTY DOLLARS to fly from Portland to Seattle? That's U N R E A L. Today, ladies and gentlemen, you MUST keep your tray tables up while you join Asher and Jackson on the journey of a lifetime.

Feb 04, 201935:21
34: Bloody Mary

34: Bloody Mary

What vision of evil will make itself seen when it is called upon it in the dark? Well, it's not as easy as calling upon it, you also need to light some candles. You might also need to spin around every time you say the chant. Look, it's not an exact science, but science isn't scary and this is MY slumber party! In this strangely nostalgic Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will lead you to reflect on the ghosts of your past.

Jan 29, 201928:32
33: America's Secret Plan To Blow Up The Moon

33: America's Secret Plan To Blow Up The Moon

Did America really try to blow up the moon? Were we really self-conscious enough to think that the moon needed to die? I don't know about you, but I always thought it was just a hologram like Darth Vader and Tupac. Join Asher and Jackson as they give probably the most uninformed history of the Cold War ever found in podcast history.

Jan 22, 201924:36
32: Ghost Portraits (with Special Guest Jessica Just)

32: Ghost Portraits (with Special Guest Jessica Just)

Have spirits been appearing on film since the invention of the medium? From the very beginning faces and figures have appeared unexpectedly in family portraits. Since then, paranormal photos have only become more disturbing with the terrifying appearance of orbs. Can you even imagine how scared you'd be if you saw a small, glowing light in real life? In this latest development of Strictly Confidential, Asher, Jackson, and special guest Jessica will remind you that not all that's seen can be explained. 

Contact:  Jessica.a.just@gmail.com 

Colors: http://isle.hanover.edu/Ch06Color/Ch06ColorMatchExp.html

Jan 14, 201925:07
31: Time Is A Cube

31: Time Is A Cube

What does that title even mean? How can time be a cube? Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into one of the internet's deepest veins. 

Jan 07, 201931:41
30b: BONUS Christmas Episode

30b: BONUS Christmas Episode

Howdy there ladies and gents. We've got a special show for you today where we get deep into the nooks and crannies of our final fight for our Christmas coliseum. 

Dec 31, 201820:52
30: The Resurgence of Ponzi Schemes

30: The Resurgence of Ponzi Schemes

Could that part-time opportunity you saw on Facebook be a pyramid scheme in disguise? It's just like the question "are these shorts too tight?". If you have to ask, the answer is probably yes. In this episode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will topple the triangular tower and teach you how to spot any modern day Ponzi.
Dec 17, 201840:06
29: Krampus Is Coming To Town

29: Krampus Is Coming To Town

What would you rather have? A bundle of sticks or a bag of coal? They're both good for heating up my poptarts so I'm not complaining. This episode, take some time to learn about the dark lord of Christmas, Krampus himself from our boys Asher and Jackson.
Dec 10, 201832:03
28: Number Stations Control The World

28: Number Stations Control The World

3-5-1-1-7 // 3-5-1-1-7 // 3-5-1-1-7 // 8-9-0-8-8 // 8-9-0-8-8 // 8-9-0-8-8 // 8-0-0-8-5 // 8-0-0-8-5 // 8-0-0-8-5 // 4-2-0-6-9 // 4-2-0-6-9 // 4-2-0-6-9 // 0-0-6-6-6 // 0-0-6-6-6 // 0-0-6-6-6 // 7-1-1-1-2 // 7-1-1-1-2 // 7-1-1-1-2
Am I right, guys?
Dec 03, 201830:23
27: The Unbelievable Legend of Spring Heeled Jack

27: The Unbelievable Legend of Spring Heeled Jack

Residents of London HATE him. Spring Heeled Jack learned this one weird trick to give him an INSANE vertical jump! This housemaid thought she was all alone on her trip to see her parents, you won't BELIEVE what she saw!! Two podcasters named Asher and Jackson have the SECRET to London's most second most elusive nocturnal villain, CLICK HERE to find out what it is!
Nov 19, 201833:20
26: Super Bowl '69 Was Rigged

26: Super Bowl '69 Was Rigged

Did you know that football used to not exist? Did you know that the Jets used to be a terrible team? Did you know that neither host of this show knows whether or not the Jets are a terrible team now? Join Asher and Jackson as they dive deep into what happened in the third Super Bowl and why this rigging is so much more interesting than usual.
Nov 12, 201834:05
25: The Reptilian Elite

25: The Reptilian Elite

Are all the world's highest offices held by a race of powerful reptilian aliens? And if so, how did the Ninja Turtles put together such a successful political campaign? Master Splinter probably did most of the work, let's be realistic. In this weeks self-reflective episode of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson will make you question what it really means to be mammal.
Nov 05, 201829:42
24: North Dakota Doesn’t Exist

24: North Dakota Doesn’t Exist

Have you ever been to North Dakota? Nobody has, but apparently there are a lot of ducks? We’ve spent months researching what goes on in the state and all people can tell us is that there are ducks there. In this week’s episode, join Asher and Jackson as they put North Dakota to the test and determine what that space is really used for.
Oct 29, 201836:26
23: Subliminal Messages Control Our Impulses

23: Subliminal Messages Control Our Impulses

Could our buying habits be the result of consuMer brainwashing? I dOn’t need to buy any mOre boxes of CinNamon Life cereal, but I cannot stop, and I don’t want to take responsibility For it. ThAnk you for tuning in to this weeK’s episode of Strictly ConfidEntial with Asher and Jackson—as if you had any choice.
Oct 22, 201829:22
22: The Franklin Expedition

22: The Franklin Expedition

Have you ever wanted to explore the beautiful land of the Inuits? I mean, anyone who's seen the Ice Age or Happy Feet documentaries craves going somewhere that cold. Join Asher and Jackson as they speculate on what truly happened to the SS Terror in 1845.
Oct 15, 201834:15
21: The Hammersmith Ghost

21: The Hammersmith Ghost

What do you think happened in 1803 in West London? You don’t know what could have happened? What are you, a ghost? In this week’s episode, join Asher and Jackson as they learn what really went down in the land they must have based Runescape off of.
Oct 08, 201836:52
20: Birds Aren't Real

20: Birds Aren't Real

What’s going on with those big feathery things in the sky? Are they real? Are they Superman? Are they secret cameras? Tune in to today’s episode to hear Asher and Jackson make fun of bird watchers and learn about the deep dark history of birds.
Oct 01, 201835:35
19: Big Oil Killed Perpetual Motion (and Stanley Meyer)

19: Big Oil Killed Perpetual Motion (and Stanley Meyer)

Are large oil corporations concealing the existence of free energy? Even a simple machine that continues in perpetual motion could be the source of limitless power. So yeah, humans have been trying to make one for while now. But have all the attempts really been failures? In this fuel efficient episode of Strictly Confidential, your hosts Asher and Jackson will make you regret buying that Hummer more than you already do.
Sep 24, 201832:41
18: Outback Steakhouse Is The Illuminati

18: Outback Steakhouse Is The Illuminati

What’s the most mysterious thing about America’s favorite Australian chain? No, we’re not talking about Chris Hemsworth’s necklace. In this week’s episode, pay close attention to Asher and Jackson as they dive into how this restaurant chain is involved with the most mysterious organization Taco Bell knows about.
Sep 17, 201837:35
17: Mozart was Poisoned

17: Mozart was Poisoned

Wolgang Amadeus died tragically young of a sudden unknown illness, but was it something he caught or pre-meditated murder? Who would have beef with a classical composer? According to Schroeder, Beethoven was better anyway. In this arrangement of Strictly Confidential, Asher and Jackson invite special guest expert Hayen Coie to shed light on this ages-old mystery.
Sep 10, 201834:27
16: The Sinking of the Titanic was Planned

16: The Sinking of the Titanic was Planned

Hey Jake from Statefarm, what's your company's best rate for hundred-year-old ocean liners? You don't insure ships that have already sunk! Well as it turns out that may not be too much of an issue. In today's broadcast, listen as Asher and Jackson break apart what really happened on the Titanic, and just so you know, we don't even bring up how obvious it is that Jack could have fit on that door.
Sep 03, 201832:40
15: Queen Elizabeth is a Cannibal

15: Queen Elizabeth is a Cannibal

Could the beloved Queen Elizabeth II have a secret taste for human flesh? She doesn't get a free pass because she's so old... if anything that means her taste buds can tolerate more forbidden flavors. In this required course for your online culinary school, host Asher and chef Jackson will make you rethink every meatloaf you've ever eaten.
Aug 27, 201829:23
14: Gucci Mane Is A Government Clone

14: Gucci Mane Is A Government Clone

What are the chances there are two Gucci Manes walking around God’s green Earth? Or even more? They’ve certainly released enough music for that to be realistic. In this week’s episode, listen as Asher and Jackson dive into why the Government would want more than one Trap God.
Aug 13, 201837:37