Theories of the Third Kind (TOT3K) is a weekly research-driven documentary podcast hosted by Aaron and Dan, covering conspiracy theories, unexplained mysteries, UFO's and UAPs, true crime, paranormal cases, government cover-ups, corporate scandals, occult mysteries, cryptids, and hidden history. Each episode digs into the evidence, strange facts, competing explanations, and theories behind stories that are hard to believe, but often documented. New Episodes every Thursday.
Latest episodes
Showing 20 · updated from the feed
Chicago Tylenol Murders: The Unknown Wanderer
#31 trending · Documentary
In September 1982, seven people around Chicago suddenly died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been secretly filled with cyanide. The killer was never
Sep 24 49 min
The CIA’s Secret War Near the Galapagos
Eight Ecuadorian fishermen vanished. Two other fishing boats were hit by explosive drones. Survivors say armed men hooded and detained them before they were taken toward
Sep 20 1 h 34 min
9/11: The Mystery of the Dancing Israelis
On September 11, 2001, five Israeli nationals were detained after witnesses reported seeing them photographing the burning World Trade Center and behaving strangely. We i
Sep 11 48 min
Flock Cameras: Can Police Track Your Car Across America?
Flock Safety cameras are scanning license plates across America, recording where and when vehicles are seen and allowing law enforcement agencies to search a massive shar
Sep 3 56 min
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Patrick Clancy, Postpartum Psychosis & the Evidence
Using phone records, Apple Watch data, and trial testimony, we reconstruct Patrick and Lindsay Clancy’s timeline on January 24, 2023, including the unanswered questions f
Aug 29 1 h 19 min
The Body Trade: Inside the Human Remains Trafficking Network
We go deeper inside the human remains trafficking network uncovered through the Jeremy Pauley investigation. In Part 2 of The Body Trade, we follow additional buyers and
Aug 22 59 min
The Body Trade: Jeremy Pauley & the Harvard Human Remains Trafficking Network
Jeremy Pauley’s basement discovery exposed a nationwide human remains trafficking network involving stolen body parts, an Arkansas mortuary, and the morgue at Harvard Med
Aug 15 1 h 01 min
The Philip Experiment: Can You Create a Ghost?
In 1972, the Toronto Society for Psychical Research invented Philip, a fictional ghost, and attempted to bring him to life through séances, table tipping, and collective
Aug 6 47 min
CERN Shutdown, Alpha-Gal Syndrome & Wildfires: Current Conspiracies
After CERN shut down the Large Hadron Collider in June 2026, people began claiming reality was changing, timeline shifts, reversed Mandela Effects, and memories that no l
Jul 31 57 min
Lionel Messi & Lamine Yamal: The 2007 Bathtub Photo Prophecy
In 2007, Lionel Messi was photographed bathing baby Lamine Yamal. Nineteen years later, Yamal’s Spain defeated Messi’s Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final, turning the
Jul 25 1 h 06 min
Newly Released UFO Files Explained: Part 2
This Episode was Originally released as a Premium Episode on May 14th, 2026.
On May 8th, 2026, the United States Government released UFO files, UAP documents, UFO report
Jul 20 1 h 00 min
Death Valley Germans and Hex Hollow Murder - Theories Thursday
Two strange cases. Two terrifying mysteries. Death Valley Germans, a family of tourists who vanished in one of the most unforgiving places in America. The Hex Hollow Murd
Jul 10 1 h 03 min
The Black Knight Satellite
Is there an Ancient object orbiting Earth? The Black Knight Satellite is a mysterious object some claim has been monitoring humanity for thousands of years. It’s connecte
Jul 3 53 min
National Park Disappearances
In the United States over 300,000 children go missing every year. Also, the National Park Service manages over 4,700 underground caves. We investigate children going miss
Jun 26 1 h 08 min
Cryptids 3
Cryptids 3 explores Bizarre creatures from the World of Strange encounters: The Batsquatch, The Vegetable Man, and Le Loyon.
From a glowing humanoid said to drain blood
Jun 19 55 min
Strange News 19
Strange News 19 covers six bizarre stories from around the world, including a fake bear attack insurance scam, a quadruple amputee cornhole player indicted for murder, an
Jun 12 57 min
Shocking Case of Andre Thomas & The Elixir of Death - Theories Thursday
Andre Thomas was placed into the GATE program as a child. Afterwards he began hearing voices of Angels and Demons. He turned to cannibalism, self mutilation, and murder.
Jun 5 1 h 21 min
7 Years of Theories: Anniversary Special
In this Special Anniversary Episode, we look back at the history of the podcast, recap some of our favorite moments over the years, rank our past episodes, and revisit th
May 28 53 min
The 12 Endings of AI
What happens when artificial intelligence becomes smarter than humanity? In this episode, we break down 12 possible endings of AGI and superintelligent AI, from extinctio
May 21 49 min
Newly Released UFO Files Explained
On May 8th, 2026, the United States Government released UFO files, UAP documents, UFO reports, and declassified alien files. In this episode, we cover the files, facts, a
May 14 49 min
Chart trend
Position in the Documentary chart (US), last 90 days.
#1#20#39AugSep
#11
all-time peak
33
days in the top 50 since Aug 2026
Chart positions
Where Theories of the Third Kind ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 28, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
One of my favorite podcast. I’ve listed to it for about three years- Aaron is funny as hell. Daniel offers great perspective on the topics. They both have personalities that complement eachother well. Outside of the host- the topics they choose are unique. Even if they cover something you didn’t think there’s more to learn about- they dives deeper. Aaron mentioned onetime that he wanted to create a conspiracy theory podcast that would be more interesting- that’s exactly what they’ve done!
Icanhairyou · Sep 2026
I’m a 28-year-old female, and I’ve been listening to this podcast since my early 20s. If you’re debating whether or not to give this podcast your time, DO IT!
The hosts is hilarious but also incredibly knowledgeable. They deep dive into their topics and actually RESEARCH them. They aren’t just pulling BS headlines like every other true-crime podcast. No, these guys do their research. They joke, they make you feel like you’re right there in the room with them, and they genuinely make every episode entertaining.
I appreciate you guys so much! And if you’re reading this, take the time to give their Instagram a like and peep their website.
Much love, xoxo! ❤️
emilyrocks2202 · Aug 2026
Theories Thursdays and the new Current Conspiracies episodes are my favorite but I enjoy all the other unusual, creepy, and out of this world topics Aaron and Dan come up with. The hosts do a great deal of research on each topic and do an excellent job of presenting the data and their own opinions.
SpartanNinja75 · Aug 2026
I have been listening for years and this is always my go to podcast. I love listening to the funny banter between Dan and Aaron and all the interesting theories.
Kawaiiawii23 · Aug 2026
I used to be obsessed with this podcast, now you instinctively have to fast forward roughly 5 minutes to get to whatever topic the guys are talking about. I’m also disgruntled with the fact that the regular shows are just blah fillers at this point. I’m assuming you guys put all your efforts and depth into your Patreon shows now? (Also previous Patreon member for over a year) I’m just really disappointed because this podcast is what initially got me into listening to podcast in general. Please do better and stop dicking around.
_brickie_ · Nov 2024
I was a huge fan of this podcast and was a patron member was many years. It was the best podcast out there but when the guys started doing Videos I believe the quality of the content they were researching was starting to get bad. Now it’s gotten to the point where they don’t even release episodes when promise . I just feel like they took on too much, and now the quality of their podcast was affected, so because of it I canceled my Patreon membership I would have rather them not do videos and just focus on the quality of their work.sorry guys …
Michelle Esco · Oct 2024
We strive to present a balanced view by showing a diverse range of reviews from Apple Podcasts.
More podcasts like Theories of the Third Kind
Popular shows in Documentary, for your next listen.
Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of Theories of the Third Kind, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.
