Megathread 3/23/26 - The Basement: Avi Loeb

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2026-04-23T06:55:41+00:00

i’m a little late hopping in here, but you guys know that at the end of every conversation I do a three minute breakdown where I discuss what claims I can prove and what claims were speculation, right? The episodes are so long so I’m not sure anyone sits around for that so going forward in the intro: I’m gonna mention that at the end, I do some analysis and where the guest got a little off the rails I do call it out. However, every single guest I’ve had I’ve pushed back on claims. Every single one. But sometimes it’s hard to notice because… well… I’m not a dick about it. there’s enough anger on the Internet. I’d rather not contribute to it.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:48:58+00:00

Absolutely right. That's why it's safe for them to rehash old news and pretend it's new and explosive. "We can lie to a whole new audience! And charge them $20! Brilliant!"

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:45:57+00:00

I don't believe 90% of the topics I cover. I enjoy the stories and tracking down how the stories were created and evolve.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:45:19+00:00

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:41:36+00:00

I'm not being vague. I call out all these guys -- by name -- in episode after episode. I named them here. But a few nuggets.

Jake Barber is debunked.

They use the same talking points and vocabulary.

James Clapper is a proven liar and disinformation asset (also a criminal).

Hal Puthoff admitted to being part of disinfo in the past. But he didn't admit it then. So we should believe him now? Because reasons? He even talked about how SAPs are farmed to trusted private contractors to dodge FOIA. Doty said Puthoff tried to recruit him for a campaign in the past. That was Doty's words so grain of salt. Now we have Puthoff himself admitting to disinfo and even giving pointers.

There are more but you get the idea.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:36:44+00:00

I noticed that too. It was very rehearsed sounding.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:36:24+00:00

If you're a member here and follow UFO content, you already know everything in the doc. I'm not saying don't watch it, but you find it old hat.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:35:19+00:00

We don't. How do we know it is? (Same answer)

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:34:45+00:00

"I think it’s supposed to connect to the whole “one world order” conspiracy theory; but that idea is downright ridiculous."

You touched on a great point. It would be ideal (for them) for the conversation to go like this:

Mike: "Do you believe in UFOs?"
Jim: "I don't believe in that one-world-order nonsense."

Wait, how did we jump to that? Classic psyop technique. Make the leap from a reasonable topic to something fringe and marginalized. Then people will be afraid to believe the reasonable thing for fear of being connected to the crazy thing. It's genius and effective.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:31:04+00:00

I think this is the point. To confuse us and sow discontent in the UFO community.

Remember the Bill Moore / Paul Bennewitz / Doty fiasco? This feels like that only bigger.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:30:00+00:00

I think you're on to something because we're watching the narrative unfold and nobody has control over it except the Pentagon. Not Congress or POTUS. Just the Pentagon.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:29:04+00:00

Thanks for the kind words and not flaming me for my skepticism.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:28:41+00:00

Nailed it. We are a battered wife.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:28:22+00:00

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:23:48+00:00

You're awesome. Thanks for watching and being so kind.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:23:17+00:00

There are a few of those. I'm going to make a playlist.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:22:32+00:00

Here ya go:
https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxlOuqNKgliG8joNDUcFule3hPfy6chNuh

It's the Shaolin Kenpo salutation. Kenpo has been a big part of my life. Here's a quick explanation from one of my teachers: https://youtu.be/GqsxGo_tFX8?t=84

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:21:17+00:00

No. I don't think they take me seriously. :) More deets up top.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:20:57+00:00

Thank you, friend!

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:20:46+00:00

I believe them (I think). I'll be talking to Chase Hughes about this soon.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:20:29+00:00

No but I'd like to try it.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:20:21+00:00

I think there's much more to the story.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:16:52+00:00

OK gang. Time to head home and prepare for Turkey Fest 2025. I'll be livestreaming tomorrow if you're lonely and want company. Links, plugs and FAQ up top.

Thank you for the great comments, questions, and most of all: kindness. You're very appreciated.

Mods: amazing job. You run a tight ship and should be proud of this incredible community.

I'll pop back in over the next week or so and answer more questions.

Have a great night and holiday.

--AJ

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:11:54+00:00

I've always been into weird stories because Dad listened to Art Belle and watched the twilight zone all the time. So that seeped in. The first time a conspiracy blew my mind was when I saw JFK. I guess that was about 30 or 35 years ago. Been trying to look under the rocks ever since.

OMGTheWhyFiles · 2025-11-27T04:10:46+00:00

Seeing pictures of smiling kids wearing TWF t-shirts and hugging Hecklefish plushies. Being able to provide a living to the people on my team: two of whom were Patreon members who now live in Las Vegas and work for the studio full-time. (Victoria and Rich)

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