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Conspiracy, She Wrote

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Unladylike Media

From pastel QAnon to celebrity pregnancy truthers, host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) unravels the conspiracy theory webs woven by and about women. If you’ve ever wondered where tradwives came from, why Taylor Swift can’t shake off psyops or who made Beyonce’s Illuminati mess, get out your red string and follow along. Conspiracy, She Wrote starts August 8. New episodes each Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#13

The Feminine Draw of Contemporary Conspiracy (Culture Study with Anne Helen Petersen)

What’s the difference between a conspiracy theory and gossip? When does joking around about Kate Middleton’s abduction turn into something much darker? Are women actually more susceptible to contemporary conspiracy theories — or are we just finally paying attention to it? Cristen joined [Anne Helen Petersen] (culturestudy.substack.com) on [Culture Study Podcast] (https://pod.link/1718662839) to unpack all of that, plusTaylor Swift’s evil twin, Beyoncé’s illuminati connections, Katie Holmes getting impregnated by Scientology aliens, sex trafficking panics, and how to talk to someone when they start directing a conspiracy theory your way. For more [Culture Study] (culturestudypod.substack.com) conversations on theme with [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (conspiracyshewrote.com) : --- [A Former Trad Wife on What It Actually Takes To Leave] (https://open.substack.com/pub/culturestudypod/p/a-former-trad-wife-on-what-it-actually?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) --- [Royal Gossips and Colonial Hangovers] (https://open.substack.com/pub/culturestudypod/p/royals-gossip-and-colonial-hangovers?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) --- [How Christian Rock Fueled the Culture Wars] (https://open.substack.com/pub/culturestudypod/p/how-christian-rock-fed-the-culture?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) --- [Why Are We So Obsessed with Taylor + Travis] (https://open.substack.com/pub/culturestudypod/p/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-taylor?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) ? --- [The Insidious Influence of Moms for Liberty] (https://open.substack.com/pub/culturestudypod/p/the-insidious-influence-of-moms-for?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:26

24 Oct 2024

#12

The Kamala Harris Disinfo Dossier

From cuckoo claims she’s secretly a man to attacks questioning her Blackness, Kamala Harris conspiracy theories are one of the most predictable features of the 2024 election, it turns out. Disinformation researcher [Nina Jankowicz] (https://www.americansunlight.org/) unravels the three main disinfo narratives that have targeted Kamala for years and what they sound like today, and Cristen follows the red string to the self-proclaimed "queen of the birthers". This is the season one post-finale finale that had to be made, and stick around til the end to find out what rabbit hole we're hopping down next! Find episode sources and transcripts at [conspiracyshewrote.com] (http://www.conspiracyshewrote.com) . For ad-free episodes, join [The Cabal] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . Conspiracy, She Wrote is an Unladylike Media production created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. Music is from Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

31 MINS

31:51

21 Oct 2024

#11

Michelle Obama's "Secret Identity"

Why is the same conspiracy theory that targeted Michelle Obama a decade ago now spreading to all celebrities (and First Ladies)? Enter “transvestigation”—a brain-rot conspiracy genre trafficking in wonky eyes, bad photoshops and a gender-inclusive Illuminati. Digital researcher Lexi Webster unravels the nonsense and why it’s worth understanding, while political scholar Fran Amery connects the dots to organized transphobia and not all radical feminism. Episode 10 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/010/michelle-obama-transvestigation) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-10-michelle-obama-transvestigation) . For ad-free episodes, interview exclusives and more red string unraveling, join [The Cabal] (patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . Conspiracy, She Wrote is an Unladylike Media production created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Marcus Hahm. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:33

10 Oct 2024

#10

Britney, Free

Free Britney started as fan sleuthing, which ultimately helped end Britney Spears’ conservatorship, sparked a pop cultural reckoning and galvanized a disability rights movement. Podcaster and comic Tess Barker ( [Pop Mystery Pod] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-mystery-pod/id1746183164) ) unravels that journey of pursuing the truth about Britney–and its thornier consequences–while digital sociologist Naomi Smith explains the allure of conspiracy communities and what happens once their detective work is done. Episode 9 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/09/britney-spears-fandom-conspiracy) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-9-free-britney-spears) . Support the show and join [The Cabal] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/conspiracyshewrote.com) is an Unladylike Media production, created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Marcus Hahm. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:17

03 Oct 2024

#9

The Never-Ending Greta Thunberg Climate Conspiracies

At 16 years old, Greta Thunberg led the largest climate protest in history—and became a target for right-wing conspiracy theories. Scholar Emily Ryalls dissects how Greta was recast as a hysterical pawn of globalist billionaires and why the “Greta Effect” continues to provoke such powerful backlash. Then, TikTok misinformation researcher Abbie Richards clears up why the climate space is so littered with disinfo and media distractions, from anti-Greta memes to the Great Reset conspiracy to private jets at climate change conferences. Episode 8 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/08/greta-thunberg-climate-conspiracies) and [transcript] (episode-8-greta-thunberg-climate-conspiracies) . For podcast deep dives on climate justice, listen to: [Drilled] (https://drilled.media/podcasts/drilled) , [The Climate Question] (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvb6/episodes/downloads) , [A Matter of Degrees] (https://www.degreespod.com/) , [The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast] (https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-anti-dread-climate-podcast) and [Outrage + Optimism] (https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes) . Support the show and join [The Cabal] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/conspiracyshewrote.com) is an Unladylike Media production, created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Marcus Hahm. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

38 MINS

38:18

26 Sep 2024

#8

Avril Lavigne's Clone Named Melissa

Who sparked the bizarre conspiracy theory that Avril Lavigne was replaced by a clone named Melissa, and why does it still persist? Snopes reporter Nur Ibrahim unravels the allure of celebrity death hoaxes, political body double rumors and how to sort the fakes from the facts. Cristen also connects the dots between Avril Lavigne, the Beatles’ Paul McCartney and conspiracy satire gone wrong. Episode 7 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/07/avril-lavigne-death-hoax-conspiracy) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-7-avril-lavigne-clone) . Support the show and join [The Cabal] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://open.acast.com/networks/66908096915523260179d6a7/shows/66908cbe5d66becbc60bc306/episodes/conspiracyshewrote.com) is an Unladylike Media production, created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Marcus Hahm. Sound credit: The Hunter by [Audionautix] (http://audionautix.com/) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

37 MINS

37:54

19 Sep 2024

#7

Meghan Markle Pregnancy Truthers

While the rest of the world speculated over Kate Middleton’s whereabouts this spring, why was an old conspiracy theory about the Meghan Markle suddenly trending on X (formerly Twitter)? Royal reporter Ellie Hall unravels the YouTube community committed to exposing their “Duchess of Deception,” from claims that Meghan faked her pregnancies to masterminding the #WhereIsKate PR crisis. Scholar Moya Bailey also connects the dots between the misogynoir targeting Meghan, Serena Williams’ life-threatening childbirth and everyday Black women’s pregnancy experiences. Episode 6 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/06/meghan-markle-pregnancy-truthers) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-6-meghan-markle-pregnancy-truthers) . Support the show and join [The Cabal] (patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (conspiracyshewrote.com) is an Unladylike Media production, created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Ameeta Ganatra. Sound credit: Setuniman via freesound.org. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:44

12 Sep 2024

#6

Megan Thee Stallion vs. Misogynoir

When Megan Thee Stallion revealed the truth about being shot by Tory Lanez, why was she met with disbelief, Bigfoot jokes, and Illuminati rumors? NPR Music reporter and longtime hottie Sidney Madden ( [Louder Than a Riot] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/louder-than-a-riot/id1532093071) ) unravels how hip-hop culture put Megan on trial, while Tory Lanez’ team claimed the slut-shame defense in court. Scholar [Moya Bailey] (https://communication.northwestern.edu/faculty/moya-bailey.html) also breaks down the intersection of class, respectability and misogynoir, comparing the conspiracy theories surrounding Megan Thee Stallion to those attached to Beyoncé. Episode 5 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/05/megan-thee-stallion-misogynoir) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-5-megan-thee-stallion) . Support the show and join [The Cabal] (patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (conspiracyshewrote.com) is an Unladylike Media production, created, hosted and written by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Marcus Hahm. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

48 MINS

48:25

05 Sep 2024

#5

Beyoncé’s Illuminati Mess

From secret messages in “Single Ladies” to the infamous Blue Ivy bump gate, Beyoncé has been at the center of countless conspiracy theories. But nothing tops (or stops) the Illuminati rumors. Where did they start, and how much is Jay-Z to blame? Scholar [Moya Bailey] (https://communication.northwestern.edu/faculty/moya-bailey.html) unravels the fixation on Beyoncé, revealing the misogynoir driving these conspiracies and what they really say about her power and influence. Plus, Cristen crunches the numbers to see if “Renaissance” was truly a sign of the apocalypse. Episode 4 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/04/beyonce-conspiracies-illuminati) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-4-beyonce-illuminati) . For ad-free episodes, interview extras and exclusive red string unraveling, join [The Cabal] (http://www.patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/) is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Ameeta Ganatra. Sounds credit: n_audioman via freesound.org. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:47

29 Aug 2024

#4

Taylor Swift Psyops

How did Taylor Swift’s pop superstardom become fodder for far-right political conspiracy theories? Grab your red string and follow along the conflicting narratives that first (baselessly) claimed her as a covert Nazi and more recently, a left-wing Super Bowl psyop with Travis Kelce. Swiftie sociologist Brian Donovan unravels why her celebrity makes her a prime target in culture war politics and how it compares to the Easter egg hunts she creates for the fandom. Then, media psychologist Leah Dajches takes on the stigmatization of Gaylor Swifties, challenging the idea that they’re just unhinged conspiracy theorists. Episode 3 [sources] (conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/03/taylor-swift-conspiracy-theories) and [transcript] (conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-3-taylor-swift-psyops) . For ad-free episodes, interview extras and exclusive red string unraveling, join [The Cabal] (http://www.patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/) is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee and engineered by Ameeta Ganatra. Sounds credits: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:21

22 Aug 2024

#3

Pastel QAnon, Tradwives and Fangirls

Why were women and lifestyle influencers so pivotal to spreading QAnon lies about pedos, cabals and child trafficking via Wayfair furniture? Grab your red string and follow along with host Cristen Conger into the female-dominated landscape of "conspirituality," where wellness and woo-woo get extra delulu. Researcher, journalist and [QAA podcast] (https://www.qanonanonymous.com/) correspondent [Annie Kelly] (https://twitter.com/AnnieKNK) also unravels anti-vax moms’ relatable mistrust, the red-pilled origins of tradwives and whether it’s ultimately all fangirling. Episode 2 [sources] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/02/pastel-qanon-tradwives-fangirls) and [transcript] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-2-pastel-qanon-tradwives-fangirls) . New episodes every Thursday. For ad-free episodes, interview extras and exclusive red string unraveling, join [The Cabal] (http://www.patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/) is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee. Engineering by Ameeta Ganatra. Sound effects credits: Juan_Merie_Venter and creek23 via freesound.org. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:05

15 Aug 2024

#2

She Started It

Grab your red string and follow along with host Cristen Conger ( [Unladylike] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unladylike/id1333193523) ) for the unhinged women's history and Illuminati paranoia that set the stage for today's conspiracy-pilled political and pop cultures. Cultural historian [Lindsay Porter] (https://conspiracytheories.eu/member/lindsay-porter/) introduces us to the fascist foremothers of modern conspiracism who were spreading disinformation about deep state plots, elite cabals and shady secret societies a century ago. Episode 1 [sources] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/episodes/01/nesta-webster-illuminati) and [transcript] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/transcripts/episode-1-she-started-it) . Support the show and join [The Cabal] (http://www.patreon.com/conspiracyshewrote) ! . . . [Conspiracy, She Wrote] (https://www.conspiracyshewrote.com/) is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee. Engineering by Ameeta Ganatra. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

08 Aug 2024

32 MINS

32:29

08 Aug 2024

#1

Here Comes Conspiracy, She Wrote

From the original Illuminati influencers to celebrity pregnancy truthers today, host Cristen Conger unravels the red strings connecting women, gender and conspiracy culture gone wild. Because QAnon moms, tradwives and even Taylor Swift government psyop conspiracy theories reveal a lot about power, pop culture and politics. Conspiracy, She Wrote starts August 8. New episodes each Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

01 MINS

01:26

12 Jul 2024

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#13