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Some Dare Call It Conspiracy

Some Dare Call It Conspiracy

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Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an investigative podcast examining conspiracy culture from the inside out.

Hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, the show explores how conspiracy narratives form, how they spread, and why they are so effective at capturing attention and loyalty. Both hosts spent years immersed in conspiracy belief before walking away, giving them first-hand insight into how these movements operate, evolve, and entrench themselves.

Drawing on lived experience, deep research, expert voices, and a distinctly British sense of humour, the podcast combines serious analysis with sharp, often self-deprecating commentary. The focus is on systems, incentives, and influence, rather than punching down at ordinary people caught up in belief.

The show is best known for its long-form Deep Dives into specific conspiracy narratives, commentary on conspiracy influencers and alternative media ecosystems, and interviews with journalists, researchers, and insiders working in this space.

Conspiracy thinking is no longer fringe. It shapes politics, public health, and personal relationships. This podcast exists to help listeners understand that landscape with clarity, context, and a sense of proportion.


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About the Hosts

Brent Lee is a writer, producer, and former conspiracy activist whose decision to leave the movement, and to speak openly about that process, attracted widespread media attention. On the podcast, Brent focuses on production, creative direction, and analysis grounded in lived experience.

Neil Sanders is a writer and researcher who was once regarded as a respected figure within the conspiracy world. Before leaving, he authored books on mind control and MKULTRA-related narratives and hosted his own programme on David Icke’s Ickonic network. Neil now leads on research and analysis for the show.

Together, they bring an insider’s understanding, investigative rigour, and a refusal to take grift seriously, even when the subject matter is heavy.

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Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

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Contact: somedarecallitconspiracy@gmail.com


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Episodes
  • Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (3/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

    Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (3/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]
    Mar 23 2026
    What if one of the most famous musicians in the world died in the 1960s and the public never realised? For decades a corner of the conspirasphere has insisted that Paul McCartney didn’t survive the height of The Beatles. According to the story he died in a car crash in 1966 and was quietly replaced by a look-alike. A man some believers claim was called Billy Shears. It sounds ridiculous. And yet the theory has refused to die.

    In this brand new 14 part Deep Dive we take the most detailed modern version of the claim, Billy’s Back, an abridged version of The Memoirs of Billy Shears, and use it as a springboard to investigate the whole thing properly.

    We go through the claims piece by piece. The supposed clues in album artwork, lyrics and interviews. The timeline the theory relies on. The people who helped spread it in the first place. And some of the modern voices in the conspirasphere who still promote it today.

    Along the way we also dig into where the story actually came from and how a rumour from the late 60s managed to evolve into a fully fledged conspiracy theory that still circulates today.

    Webpage for photos referenced in the series > https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/paul-is-dead

    Join us on Patreon to hear the full series right now
    https://www.Patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

    Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

    The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

    Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

    The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

    Join us to discover where the truth… lies.

    Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcast
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.social
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedarecallitconspiracy
    Facebook: https://www.facebook
    Show more Show less
    28 mins
  • Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (2/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

    Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (2/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]
    Mar 16 2026
    What if one of the most famous musicians in the world died in the 1960s and the public never realised? For decades a corner of the conspirasphere has insisted that Paul McCartney didn’t survive the height of The Beatles. According to the story he died in a car crash in 1966 and was quietly replaced by a look-alike. A man some believers claim was called Billy Shears. It sounds ridiculous. And yet the theory has refused to die.

    In this brand new 14 part Deep Dive we take the most detailed modern version of the claim, Billy’s Back, an abridged version of The Memoirs of Billy Shears, and use it as a springboard to investigate the whole thing properly.

    We go through the claims piece by piece. The supposed clues in album artwork, lyrics and interviews. The timeline the theory relies on. The people who helped spread it in the first place. And some of the modern voices in the conspirasphere who still promote it today.

    Along the way we also dig into where the story actually came from and how a rumour from the late 60s managed to evolve into a fully fledged conspiracy theory that still circulates today.

    Webpage for photos referenced in the series > https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/paul-is-dead

    Join us on Patreon to hear the full series right now
    https://www.Patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

    Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

    The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

    Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

    The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

    Join us to discover where the truth… lies.

    Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcast
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.social
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedarecallitconspiracy
    Facebook: https://www.facebook
    Show more Show less
    28 mins
  • Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (1/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

    Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (1/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]
    Mar 16 2026
    What if one of the most famous musicians in the world died in the 1960s and the public never realised? For decades a corner of the conspirasphere has insisted that Paul McCartney didn’t survive the height of The Beatles. According to the story he died in a car crash in 1966 and was quietly replaced by a look-alike. A man some believers claim was called Billy Shears. It sounds ridiculous. And yet the theory has refused to die.

    In this brand new 14 part Deep Dive we take the most detailed modern version of the claim, Billy’s Back, an abridged version of The Memoirs of Billy Shears, and use it as a springboard to investigate the whole thing properly.

    We go through the claims piece by piece. The supposed clues in album artwork, lyrics and interviews. The timeline the theory relies on. The people who helped spread it in the first place. And some of the modern voices in the conspirasphere who still promote it today.

    Along the way we also dig into where the story actually came from and how a rumour from the late 60s managed to evolve into a fully fledged conspiracy theory that still circulates today.

    Webpage for photos referenced in the series > https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/paul-is-dead

    Join us on Patreon to hear the full series right now
    https://www.Patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

    Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

    The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

    Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

    The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

    Join us to discover where the truth… lies.

    Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcast
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.social
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedarecallitconspiracy
    Facebook: https://www.facebook
    Show more Show less
    30 mins
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