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Everyday Conspiracy Theories

Sean Craig Murphy & Mena Soliman

These are NOT the full-fat conspiracies that give conspiracy theorists a bad name.They"re the wholesome, laughable, thought-provoking and largely plagiarised observations about stuff you encounter everyday.Like suspiciously magnified seafood cabinets that make your prawns look bigger. T-shirts secretly designed by optometrists to coax you into new glasses, and something about feminine hygiene products that we probably shouldn"t go into here.Your hosts, Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman, promise to

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All Episodes

13:15

Why does it matter how many Weet Bix I do?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/12/16

The soggy secret behind Australia's national cereal, the cricketer who knew too much, and the little tweak making big bucks for Big Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:29

Who is the evil genius behind Elf on the Shelf?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/12/09

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.

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13:51

Why does it rain after I wash my car?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/12/02

The secret additive in car wash soap, the tech that COVID rebuilt, and a confession from your hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:23

When did roadworks become so glamorous?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/11/25

Roadside catwalks, secret fireworks, and shopping trolleys with benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:00

Who are loyalty cards really rewarding?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/11/18

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.

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12:59

BONUS: How can I pretend I've heard every episode?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/11/13

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

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14:54

Why do supermarkets love online shoppers?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/11/11

Shopping cart charlatans, pillow traps, and Hungry Panda's secret surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:38

Why do I suddenly look old?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/11/04

Collagen infestation, animal shrinkflation, and locksmith collaboration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:50

Why are flights deliberately being delayed?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/10/28

The business lounge gouge, weather app traps, and Sean's smoking gun finally revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:49

What's the real reason we got nominated for a podcast...

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/10/21

Awards night secrets, the daylight savings scam, and special guest, AFL legend Andrew Jarman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:27

What is Nicole Kidman's super power?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/10/14

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,

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13:33

Who is really calling me?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/10/07

Double jeopardy spam callers, and the frightening Fat Cat conspiracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:10

Does coffee taste better from plastic?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/09/30

We blow the lids off coffee cups, and crack into "fortune" cookies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:11

Why did the mullet really make a comeback?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/09/23

Business in the front, party in the back, Kardashians on the bottom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:33

How many times did you go to the loo today?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/09/16

Toilet surveillance and hot water clock watchers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:14

Why are there never any forks at work?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/09/09

In this special edition workplace-themed episode, we deep dive on office cutlery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:49

Should we really separate whites from colours?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/09/02

Billion dollar bird poo, viral Milo, and the great laundry lie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:00

What is really causing airline turbulence?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/08/26

Lies in the sky and whiskey business in the music industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:11

What's made heart emojis so popular?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/08/19

Yoga mats, oodies and rogue tradies. Plus, 👍vs❤️: The Great Emoji Debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:45

What the hell are Ben and Liam doing here?

Everyday Conspiracy Theories ·

2024/08/12

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.

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