You know by now that Ben and Pat both believe in ghosts, but how vast does their knowledge of the paranormal stretch? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys enter the supernatural realm once again as they share stories and compare notes on everything related to 'paranormal activity', from haunted locations, to unexplained phenomena and more. They also dive into their usual dose of news stories this week, while also sharing some listener feedback along the way. Are 'time-slips' the best explanation for paranormal activity? Could a centuries-old account prove that the devil himself once walked the earth? What percentage of the population believes in ghosts? Is it illegal to broadcast the news while drunk in Korea? For answers to these questions and a frightful many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, or just someone that has to get around in the world, the weather probably impacts life in some way for just about everyone every day. But are some meteorological events so extreme that even the most seasoned 'storm-chasers' won't pursue them? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat brave the elements as they discuss everything they can possibly think of regarding the weather, from the rarest of atmospheric phenomena, to extreme weather regions, and more. They also share their own weather stories this week, provide some updates on past topics, and, as always, dish out some news stories that you won't find anywhere else. Does the government really control the weather? Is New Hampshire the home to the most extreme weather in the world? How many tornadoes pop up across the U.S. every year? Has the identity of 'Jack the Ripper' finally been uncovered? For answers to these questions and many, many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

AI, or 'artificial intelligence' has quickly come to dominate the attention of cyberspace and the tech world. But what exactly is AI in the first place, and how much of an impact is it already having in our world? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat hack their way into yet another speculative discussion, this time discussing the development and impact of AI, from it's current uses, to concepts in development, to hypothetical situations and more. The guys also deliver their usual dose of news stories this week, while also providing a quick Sumo update and wrapping up a few loose ends along the way. As AI currently held back by linear computing technology? What kind of impact could 'Quantum Computers' have on the future of artificial intelligence? Do any computers already have the ability to think on their own? Does success as a college football coach qualify someone for state-level executive leadership? For answers to these questions and a qubit or two more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

The guys have covered plenty of 'conspiracy theories' throughout the show thus far, but how crazy is 'too crazy'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys put their tinfoil hats on once again as they try to find the fringiest conspiracy theories circulating the web lately, touching on areas such as TV, college football, geopolitics and more. The guys also share their usual smattering of news stories these week, while also breaking down the latest in the world of Sumo and sharing some travel stories along the way. Does a long-running television series have too uncanny of a knack at predicting the future? Did a college coach manage to manipulate the entire 2024 NCAA season in a convoluted attempt to settle a personal feud? Did a mysterious arcade game appear on the west coast in the 1980s as part of a CIA psy-op? What happens to your credit score if you're mistakenly reported to the IRS as deceased? For answers to these questions and way too many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

What did you have for breakfast? Was it something that you hunted or gathered? Or was it the product of agriculture? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a bite out of a buffet-sized topic as they discuss the history of food, covering everything from the hunter-gatherers of pre-history, to the development of agriculture, to the innovations that brought your favorite meals to the dinner table today. The guys also share some news stories this week, muscle through some all-too-common technical difficulties, and speculate on the kind of odds-and-ends you wouldn't find anywhere else. Are there still people today that subsists exclusively on hunting and gathering? What commercial food sources still feed people without the need for agriculture? Were 'Corn Flakes' created to be intentionally bland? Is it a good idea to ensure that your microphone is facing the right way before recording a podcast episode? For answers to these questions and a smorgasbord more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

It's that time of year, and as Ben and Pat wrap up their last-minute Christmas preparations, they also took the time to ponder how the Christmas season came to be in the first place. On the final episode of 4Thirty for 2024, the guys bring out the Figgy pudding, and their history books, as they dive deep into the origins of the holiday, from the actual birth of Christ, to the reason why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, and more. The guys also share some of their classic news stories this week, along with plenty of their own tales of Christmas's past. Did Jesus ever celebrate his own birthday? Did Emperor Constantine try to line up the celebration of Christmas with other pagan festivals of the time? Who was the first U.S. President to feature a Christmas tree in the White House? For answers to these questions and a yuletide more, please give this extra festive episode of 4Thirty of the Morning a listen! Merry Christmas!

After yet another congressional hearing focusing on 'Non-Human Intelligence' infringing upon American airspace, and a recent deluge of 'drones' making their presence all-too-clear in Mid-Atlantic regions like New Jersey, the UFO and UAP discussion is in full throttle. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat do what they can to catch up on the latest 'official' developments centering around the ongoing UAP situation. The guys also break down their share of news stories this week, ranging from the quirky and mundane, to coincidentally relevant. What does the Federal Government actually know about the drones flying over New Jersey? Does the most recent Congressional Hearing indicate that extraterrestrial bodies may be in the hands of government contractors? What do the 'Immaculate Constellation' documents indicate regarding U.S. Military measures put in place to document UAP's? Is New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the forefront of Earth's ability to contact aliens? For answers to these questions, and a galactic amount more, please give our latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

'Dictator' used to be a bad term, used only to describe an individual that managed to coalesce absolute power over a significant region, and mobilized that power towards nefarious intentions. But is the term 'dictator' being tossed about too broadly these days? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat go back and forth discussing some true 'dictators' in history, covering both the extreme to the obscure, while also explaining the mechanisms by which dictatorships have risen and continue to rise in the world today. Was a well-established, New Testament ruler really a dictator? Did Cambodia suffer under the worst dictatorship in the 20th century? How many dictatorships still exist in the world today? Do Mennonites play hockey? For answers to these questions and way too many more, please listen to the latest and greatest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning!

The Presidential election cycle is often one of the more painful aspects of American news, but have past presidents been even more 'out there' than candidates today? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat head to the polls as they discuss some of the oddest and most interesting stories dealing with Presidential history, from executive anatomical displays, to White House whiskey supplies, and more. The guys also break down a smattering of 'odd news' headlines this week, wrap a few things up, and try their best to stay on topic. Did LBJ have a creative nickname for his 'Johnson'? Could James A. Garfield's assassination have been averted with the aid of modern medicine? Does Pat know way too much about presidential history? Did a well-known modern mysterious explorer and TV Personality recently make a career defining archaeological discovery? For answers to these questions and many, many, more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Fear plays an interesting role in our lives, and for this Halloween season, the guys here at 4Thirty decided to, once again, share some of the scariest stories and ideas that they've stumbled across this year. On their latest episode, Ben and Pat spook themselves and each other by sharing some terrifying tales, both stories that are historical fact, and those trending on the lines of urban legend. They also discuss a handful of strange, if not spooky, news stories this week, as they prepare for the upcoming Halloween Holiday. Is the 'Bell Witch Haunting' the iconic of Southern U.S. historical hauntings? Is a cursed London bedroom the culprit behind two different 20th-century high-profile music-industry deaths? Have you ever seen your Doppelganger? Are mysterious white blobs of something washing up on Canadian beaches? For answers to these questions, and a terrifying amount more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!