Baseless Conspiracies Ep. 135: Mothman, Mind Games, and Manufactured Narratives

In Episode 135 of Baseless Conspiracies, Jon Herold and Zak “RedPill78” Paine dig deep into the legend of the Mothman, its eerie origins in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, its ties to bridge collapses, psychic warnings, and the paranormal breadcrumbs that continue to spook researchers today. They explore whether the Mothman is a supernatural prophet, government experiment, or interdimensional being, and how its resurgence in popular media might be more than just urban legend. From there, the conversation spirals into psyops, predictive programming, and the ways the government uses fear and folklore to manipulate public perception. With signature wit and relentless curiosity, Jon and Zak tie cryptids to covert ops, analyze media distractions, and question who benefits from the myths we’re told. If the Mothman is a messenger, the real question is: what is he warning us about now?