Everyday Conspiracy Theories

Everyday Conspiracy Theories

These are NOT the full-fat conspiracies that give conspiracy theorists a bad name. They're the wholesome, laughable, thought-provoking and largely plagiarised observations about stuff you encounter everyday. Like suspiciously magnified seafood cabinets that make your prawns look bigger. T-shirts secretly designed by optometrists to coax you into new glasses, and something about feminine hygiene products that we probably shouldn't go into here. Your hosts, Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman, promise to bring you brisk new episodes every Tuesday -- until they are cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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April 28, 2025 18 mins
What's the BIG announcement Mena makes at the end of this ep? And is this the ultimate Everyday Conspiracy Theory?

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Crayons for adults, Metallic paint for cars and an engineering problem that has escalated.

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April 14, 2025 14 mins
Our new favourite communication mode, not-so-crazy celebrity names, and waiters pushing “specials”. 

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April 7, 2025 13 mins

Would we continue the podcast if one of us died? What's Seans favourite ECT of all time? (Mena hates it)


In this special episode we answer the questions put to us by our ECTeasers (collective noun for a group of ECT listeners)

The questions you've always wanted to know about your favourite podcast are not answered on this episode of your second favourie podcast.

No prizes for guessing Mena's handed Sean the keys to the computer to...

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March 31, 2025 14 mins
Double crossing music platforms, sneaky salami packages, and booby trap olives.

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We 'vax lyrical' about cat jabs, shopping centre bangers, and sneaky product placement.

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The mega-industry cashing in on high school formals, and the trap to watch out for on CarSales.com.au.

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March 10, 2025 14 mins
Video calls from the 2000s, the 'shocking' changes to modern play equipment, and a blast from the past: Weird Al Yankovic.

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March 6, 2025 19 mins

In this special episode of the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast, there are no ECTs and no limits.


Mena Soliman talks to his friend and co-host, Sean Craig Murphy, about his shock redundancy and what comes next after a 42-year career in radio.


How did he feel the moment he found out? How is he processing the news? And why does he say it feels "like watching your own funeral"?


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March 3, 2025 14 mins
The dirty secrets behind trashy TV, and the dodgy car park tactic costing you money.

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February 24, 2025 14 mins
Too much food too little time, to trick the radio audience, and suspicious salad games too.

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February 17, 2025 14 mins
Crossing the line with the law, stealing from the mafia, and questioning the Fringe Festival.

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February 10, 2025 14 mins

Due to popular demand, we brought back The Roast to mark our 50th* episode!


We take this moment to compare the highlights and low-lights of our ECT journey so far. There's some ribbing, there's some poking, but—thank goodness—there are no audio flashbacks.


Enjoy your meal!


*Actually it's 50+1, because we never meet a deadline.


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The bizarre ECT about a quiz show favourite, your smart phone's dumb keyboard, and trying not to get fired while questioning HR.

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We are joined by Tamara and Shanelle from The Beautiful Nightmare podcast, who came to graciously thank us for accepting their trophy at the Australian Podcast Awards.


Oh, and to some discuss ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings.


A special double length episode.


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January 20, 2025 14 mins
Kmart tactics that bedazzle, art galleries that embezzle, and the pimple-popping myth that left us frazzled.

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January 13, 2025 14 mins

The secret reason managers call long meetings, and the phone feature that's more “fright” than “flight”. 

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The sneaky sausage ingredient found at your local Bunnings, and the (alleged) cause of ECT's success uncovered. 

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December 30, 2024 1 min

We want to thank our listeners across Australia and the World for making our first year the best year we could have imagined! Your loyalty and participation have made the podcast what it is.

We'll be back in 2025 with more of your favourite ECTs, and a handful of new surprises.

Stay safe, (enjoy the back catalogue), and see you in the New Year 🎉

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Sketchy product recalls, the suspicious rise of white cookware, and mobile detection black spots.

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