Research begins at 19:11

An episode for the real sleuths out there. Arguably one of the most intricate and elaborate scavenger hunts in internet history. A virtual conquest spanning the globe of cryptography and steganography puzzles, one of which remains unsolved today. The identity of these puzzle purveyors has never been uncovered. What was Cicada 3301? What was the meaning behind their search for intelligent minds? And will the answer inevitably be “the real meaning is the friends we made along the way”? Well you’ll just have to be our friends and find out!

Andy and Art are NOT captured once again by the titular Mr. Bunker - what postcard did he send them this time?

In the second segment, Andy and Art give you, the listeners, an uninterrupted presentation of their research into Cicada 3301 .

Finally, Andy and Art discuss script blockers, computer hacking, trapdoor prank spiders, and so much more!

Send us your thoughts to @MrBunkerPod and [email protected] using the hashtag #BroodTude

Music by Michael Martello
Artwork by Hannah Ross
Audio Editing by Arthur Stone

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