The Cracked Podcast

Hey, did you know a group of America's wealthiest business owners once tried to lead a military coup against the President? It sounds like something a lunatic would shout at you from a bus stop, but it actually happened while FDR was President. And did you hear about the time the U.S. Air Force bombed San Francisco with viruses just to see what would happen? Or the time when our government poisoned 10,000 Americans to death with tainted liquor? And of course there's the time the Church of Scientology pulled off the largest intelligence breach in American history. It's easy to listen to the ranting of 9/11 truthers or watch insane videos about the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappearance and dismiss all conspiracy theories as pure strain crazy. But conspiracies happen -- and on today's podcast, Cracked editors Jack O'Brien, Soren Bowie and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) try to sort out the difference between the crazy ones and the crazy real ones. Throw on your headphones and click play above.This episode is sponsored by AMC's Turn. Tune in for the premiere on Sunday April 6, 9/8c on AMC

Have you ever wondered why everyone on Earth knew how crazy post-surgery Michael Jackson looked except Michael Jackson? If you’ve ever come into work with a terrible pimple or smudged makeup (that made you look like a clown) and been shocked when no one else noticed, you already know the world sees you differently than you see you. Cracked editors Jack O’Brien, Tom Reimann and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) talk about why that is, and how deep down we’re all hardwired for narcissism. From the woman who won’t go outside without makeup to the antisocial nerd who looks at something as simple as a “party” with unqualified dread, we’re all obsessed with creating an image -- and that image changes who we are. People who take Botox injections actually feel less emotion! The “Superman Pose” makes you more confident! Biker gangs dress for the part, and then start acting like it. For more ‘”Douchebag Yoga” tips and a look at how much style changes substance, throw on your headphones and click play above. This episode is sponsored by: Fracture: Go to fractureme.com and use offer code CRACKEDISPRETTYFUNNY for 20% off AMC's TURN premieres Sunday April 6, 9/8c on AMC

Have you ever wondered why everyone on Earth knew how crazy post-surgery Michael Jackson looked except Michael Jackson? If you’ve ever come into work with a terrible pimple or smudged makeup (that made you look like a clown) and been shocked when no one else noticed, you already know the world sees you differently than you see you. Cracked editors Jack O’Brien, Tom Reimann and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) talk about why that is, and how deep down we’re all hardwired for narcissism. From the woman who won’t go outside without makeup to the antisocial nerd who looks at something as simple as a “party” with unqualified dread, we’re all obsessed with creating an image -- and that image changes who we are. People who take Botox injections actually feel less emotion! The “Superman Pose” makes you more confident! Biker gangs dress for the part, and then start acting like it. For more ‘”Douchebag Yoga” tips and a look at how much style changes substance, throw on your headphones and click play above. This episode is sponsored by: Fracture: Go to fractureme.com and use offer code CRACKEDISPRETTYFUNNY for 20% off AMC's TURN premieres Sunday April 6, 9/8c on AMC

Why did the universe try so hard to make World War I happen? Was Hitler basically an evil Forrest Gump? In Hollywood, two bullets hitting in midair is too insanely coincidental for anything besides a Matrix sequel, but it happens constantly in actual war. Cracked editors Jack O’Brien, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong), Kristi Harrison and Tom Reimann will ponder all this and discuss the bizarre web of coincidence at the center of their own website. Throw on your headphones and click play above. This episode is sponsored by Fracture: Go to fractureme.com and use offer code CRACKEDISPRETTYFUNNY for 20% off

Why did the universe try so hard to make World War I happen? Was Hitler basically an evil Forrest Gump? In Hollywood, two bullets hitting in midair is too insanely coincidental for anything besides a Matrix sequel, but it happens constantly in actual war. Cracked editors Jack O’Brien, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong), Kristi Harrison and Tom Reimann will ponder all this and discuss the bizarre web of coincidence at the center of their own website. Throw on your headphones and click play above. This episode is sponsored by Fracture: Go to fractureme.com and use offer code CRACKEDISPRETTYFUNNY for 20% off

What is love? Listeners, don't hurt us -- that's the question Cracked's married-est editors Jack O'Brien, Soren Bowie and Kristi Harrison set out to answer in today's podcast. Why does symmetry matter so much when it comes to boning? Are sexy people doomed to lead boring lives? How does kissing save our babies from dying of herpes? Does science back up the song ‘Lady in Red’?This podcast answers all this and also dares to ask whether crying is good evolution or even better cheating? Throw on your headphones and click play above. This episode is sponsored by LYFT : Use promo code CRACKED for the app and get a free $20 credit.

What is love? Listeners, don't hurt us -- that's the question Cracked's married-est editors Jack O'Brien, Soren Bowie and Kristi Harrison set out to answer in today's podcast. Why does symmetry matter so much when it comes to boning? Are sexy people doomed to lead boring lives? How does kissing save our babies from dying of herpes? Does science back up the song ‘Lady in Red’?This podcast answers all this and also dares to ask whether crying is good evolution or even better cheating? Throw on your headphones and click play above. This episode is sponsored by LYFT : Use promo code CRACKED for the app and get a free $20 credit.

Have you ever wondered why UFO sightings aren't really a thing anymore? It's because cell phone cameras exist. On this week's podcast, Jack O'Brien, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and the ever effervescent Abe Epperson discuss aliens -- why we're pretty damn lucky we've never met any and how one offhand statement created the "flying saucer" as we know it. Throw on your headphones and click play above.

Have you ever wondered why UFO sightings aren't really a thing anymore? It's because cell phone cameras exist. On this week's podcast, Jack O'Brien, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and the ever effervescent Abe Epperson discuss aliens -- why we're pretty damn lucky we've never met any and how one offhand statement created the "flying saucer" as we know it. Throw on your headphones and click play above.

The most important movies in history don’t always walk away with Academy Awards. In this podcast, you'll hear Jack O'Brien explain what Teen Wolf can tell us about the history of race relations in America, Dan O'Brien point out that Last Action Hero was basically the 1990’s answer to Inception, and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) argue that The Matrix deserved to win Best Picture. Don’t start arguing in the comments section before you throw on your headphones and click play above.