Those Conspiracy Guys is a history, comedy and true crime podcast from Ireland produced and presented by Gordon Rochford and the topics discussed are varied and wide-ranging; from the speculations on the out-there conspiracy theories like aliens, time travel, and ancient civilisations to researched discussions on the more grounded, historical and provable conspiracies like political and financial corruption, scientific chicanery and secret government agency shenanigans. In long-form group discussions; interviews with authors and experts; live stage shows and streams with an eager audience; and collaborations with other conspiracy creators; Gordo examines all the wildest notions and most unbelievable theories in the ever broadening genre of 'conspiracy'. From the high-concept topics like inter-dimensional lizard men, complicated assassination plots and potential future technologies like alternative simulated universes; to the much more tangible topics like discussing serial killers and mysterious true crime cases; exploring the history of religions and cult leaders; and historically profiling the lives and times of some of the most influential people to have lived, and died. Those Conspiracy Guys brings you on a light hearted and hilarious exploration of these fantastic stories through thoroughly researched and painstakingly contmeplated production; making it easy and fun for these sometimes heavy and complicated topics to be digested, with lashings of good old irreverend Irish craic from host Gordon Rochford and a cavalcade of hilarious comedians, committed creators and fabulously interesting guests.
What this show covers
colonial Americamass hysteriareligion and powerhistorical mysterySalem Witch TrialsHistory of scienceWar of the CurrentsNikola TeslaConspiracy loreInventionstrue crimeconspiracy theoriescult psychology1960s countercultureCharlie Manson
What listeners will find here
Salem as panic, power, and paranoia collide
The Salem Witch Trials episode digs into how fear, religion, and political maneuvering fueled one of history’s most infamous moral panics. With comedians Ailish McCarthy and Betsy Speer, it explores the accusations, the deadly trials, and competing theories behind the girls’ testimony.
Nikola Tesla’s genius, grudges, and wildest legends get a full deep dive
Nikola Tesla is the focus here, from his role in building the modern electronic world to the myths that turned him into a near-mythic figure. The episode tracks his life, inventions, rivalries, and stranger claims while weighing documented history against the more astonishing legend.
A fresh look at Charlie Manson, his cult, and the darker theories around the case
Charlie Manson is revisited here with updated research, newer media, and recent developments tied to the case and his followers. The episode explores his upbringing, manipulation tactics, the Manson Family murders, and wider theories about the 1960s counterculture.
A sprawling look at how the Manhattan Project reshaped war, science, and global power
The Manhattan Project is the focus here, from early atomic physics and wartime urgency to Los Alamos, Oppenheimer, Groves, and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. With comedians Edwin Sammon and Chris Kent joining, the episode tackles both the scientific leap and the lasting global consequences.
Lucifer, Satan, and the long history of turning evil into a character
Lucifer is the focus here, from fallen angel mythology to the wider cultural need to personify evil. The episode explores whether Lucifer and Satan are the same figure, how theology and mistranslation shaped the idea, and why this archetype still matters.
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