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Martian Mysteries: The Phobos Incident, Monoliths, and Ancient Ruins
🕑 Added 2024-04-11 00:12:29 +0000 UTCAt the height of the space race in the late 1970s, the Viking probes successfully landed on Mars – collecting pictures, data, and samples from the red planet.
It was so successful that Soviet scientists wanted their shot at glory. But their focus wasn’t on Mars. It was on its moon, Phobos; named after the Greek God of fear.
After all, if NASA could land on Mars, landing on one of its moons should be easy, right?
Well, it turns out Mars’ largest moon was right to be named after the Greek God of fear.
Because as barren as the landscape looks, as impossible as it is to live there... something does.
And that something, doesn’t want to be seen.
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David Parisi
Loved it!! Another great episode! Thank you, AJ and team!
Son Gohan
Great story!
AndreaV
Love this episode. I am always happy to see a new one but don't always watch immediately, as if I want to save my weekly treat!
John Knox
My bad, your right it's there. Was looking under Denver. It's under What are they hiding underneath... Sorry about that.
David Rider
Great show
Mysthound
Would you consider looking into the 1561 celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg? I have only just recently heard of it, and it's very strange. Love your show. We look forward to it every episode.
Michael Birk
Love the episode, though Mars is somehow innately uncompelling to me. I think it's exclusively a base for sinister activity. I mean, that is compelling in an interesting way, but I don't believe there is any good reason (good, in a happy way) to want to go there.
LJ Woodson
Thanks Steven
LJ Woodson
Thank you Steven
Steven Chell
I believe it is I've seen it up for sale
Steven Chell
Can't wait for next weeks episode
Kyle Trimbach
That’s oversized minnow, you near-sighted Magoo!
Kyle Trimbach
That would be a fun joke episode!
Kyle Trimbach
Why does it have to be aliens? Our high-tech ancient ancestors could have placed the monoliths there to tap into the Martian magnetic field (perhaps why there is none anymore!)
LJ Woodson
Sorry, new member and couldn't find a place in store to ask. Is the Hecklefish plush for sale?
john harachis
Do an episode on the Marconi/ SDI ( Star Wars defense initiative) suicides, that story is insane.
john harachis
Great episode although I’m kinda mad it wasn’t 2 hours long ;) and hecklefish going on about eating beaver had me pissing myself.
Dave Dolle
Great Episode!
Brad Fregger
I can’t find where I can make general comments. If you haven’t seen this video you must see it. He states that you can see astronaut activity on the moon from these fantastic high def images. https://youtu.be/svLDNMNDk-U?si=9ZUHMd0ssw1h4r2t
Sam Zpen
This was trippy but quintessentially superb. Thanks AJ again!
Kazren
This sure clears up a lot. Thanks for the clear explanations once again.
Mike Stoner
Awsome episode, could see your back strong as ever! Love to you and the Team!
Rickie Bansbach
I hope y'all were able to rest up and have a little goof-off time over these past weeks. Everybody needs a break now and then.
Rickie Bansbach
Good show! Just fascinating! I still think there's somebody on Mars, or maybe on Phobos, who doesn't want us to see what's there. Just like nobody wants us to know what's on the dark side of the moon.
Brandon Utterback
This was so good!! I love this format
Fizzgig
That's right! All of us Patreons love you so much!! Know that YOU are appreciated! ❤️🤗❤️🤗
Tina Richardson
So happy to be here! (This was my first show as a Patreon member.) Thank you WF Team! You never disappoint!
Fizzgig
You all just keep getting better and better at what you do and it is seen. We'll done to the entire team!!!
Joe P
Another fantastic edition of The Why Files! Thanks WF Team, you never disappoint!
Teresa Ceesa
You guys certainly deserved the time you took off and so much more. I hope you gyys got some rest and enjoyed it. But, I am SO glad you guys are back. The Why Files is my favorite show on YouTube (or anywhere for that matter) and the only show I am a patreon member of. Thank you so much for creating something worth spending my time watching!
Joan Robinson
Thanks for another great episode! I haven’t listened to your podcast yet but “unredacted” is too appealing to ignore so I’m heading there now.
Bonnie Buck
Wish I could give more money to y'all, your shows definitely are worth every penny and more... Glad to see you back and I missed you but glad you had a chance to get a small vacation...😍
Sigma 1-969
Sometimes I feel like I'm gonna run out of great things to say about A.J., Jen, Victoria, and Gino and everyone else involved in the making of these episodes...then i give myself a little slap.. and just simply say Thank you all.
AnnaYaelD
Such an interesting episode! So glad you’re back 💕
Pam (Mrs. James)
I have to wait til Mr. Pam comes home to watch it with me. See ya at 1am (BST) 😘♥️🌹 xxx
Michael Locantro
AJ, you and your staff are greatly appreciated. Just remember to stop every now and then to smell the roses.
Shirley Connellan
Yep you will 😎😁
Michael andrew Jones
well worth the 3 quid a month thank you AJ so much from the UK, I listen on Spotify as well.
Sue Jobling
Can never get enough of Why files 😍 thank you
arne leffler
12:50 score, goosebumps
Daniel Ducharme
Such a great episode. Thanks guys!
Sonia Flores
Another huge hit! Thank you guys for all your hard work. All your videos are a work of art. We all appreciate you! ♥️
Tim Murphy
Awesome! You know, Why Files is the only show I let the credits run until the end. Love your theme song. Such a pick me up too. ❤🙂
Ken Malinski
Can't wait for Thursday night... I know I could watch it now but I really enjoy watching it on YouTube with everybody... but hey... FYI... Comic legend Jack Kirby "remote viewed" the Face on Mars back in September 1958... in a comic called, "The Face on Mars"... [insert suspenseful "oooo" sound here] 😎
Mark O'Neal
Love you guys!!!!!!! Awesome episode as always!!!!!
D.Shepherd
I wait to watch it on Thursdays with some friends I have scattered across the country🙂. I hope I’m not being annoying in asking if there will be an Afterfiles tonight? 🙏
Bosco Lemonzit
that is one of my 5 favorite all time TV shows, the BBC Life on Mars. Great story and best tv show soundtrack of all time
Gushi 1011
After I saw the shot of all the water leaving the moon …. I really really got the song in my head “so long and thanks for all the fish.” https://youtu.be/N_dUmDBfp6k?si=CmxqCraVaj0PF3Zb hitchhiker guide to the galaxy (favorite book) was this the joke and took it this long for me to get it 😂😅🥲
Made Broke
Love this episode!! Keep up the amazing work AJ & the Why Files team!
Gus Viera
Another excellent show! See you tonight!
Gus Viera
Tonight, April 11, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. Koi and above can attend an AMA sesh with A.J. and Co at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
Lisa Rist
I don't know what I was thinking..I'm a new patron and I got my days mixed up. I thought yesterday was Thursday. Lol
Jazz
Great episode. I disagree with hecklefish I really like when things are disproved!! It’s such a good balance. I hope you’re feeling rested AJ. I’m only on Patreon for this channel!! 🙏🏼🤍
Ed Keighron
Will there be afterfiles tonght? miss you guys
Ed Keighron
Thursday nights is the youtube premier.
The Why Files
So glad to have you here!!
The Why Files
I'm thinking we are good here ;-)
The Why Files
Love that ;-)
The Why Files
Thank you!!!
The Why Files
Yes!! Will send out the notice when it starts at 5pm PT, I come in by 530pm and then we all go watch the episode at 6pm. Hope to see you there.
The Why Files
Sorry Diedre - we are working on the solve!!
The Why Files
Your name will appear as it is on Patreon. ANd yes, as Diedre states - we have been having some issues with names dropping off but we are determined to figure it out!!
The Why Files
We hate it too - but you have to know the truth!
The Why Files
YAY!!!!!! We somehow keep dropping names, know we are working on it if yours ever misses a video - we will figure it out!!!!
The Why Files
HA!!! I am sure its for different reasons ;-)
The Why Files
EXACTLY. Heard someone say we are the "every man's conspiracy channel" ... we love the stories!!!
The Why Files
UGH - hate when Patreon app does that .... they really need to up their game.
The Why Files
Awww .... thanks for including the fur kids!
The Why Files
Not sure what John means - we have not had any videos taken down ...
The Why Files
OMG - Hybrid knows!!! They are just being protective ;-) Thanks for understanding. We really love the sweet community.
The Why Files
Whew!!!
The Why Files
WOW! Thanks!!
The Why Files
You have no idea how sweet this is to read!! Thanks for being here! You and anyone that reads this.
The Why Files
The world is upside down!
The Why Files
6pm PT is the premiere and then can be watched anytime after that (but will be with commercials)
Lisa Rist
Does anyone know when this will be aired on youtube?
Caroline Isern
Im new at patreon i am digging getting wf early….awesome
The Neoborn Caveman Show
It was a good one, nicely treated with just the right amount of Hecklefish! BTW, things more and more look like not only the X-files was right in almost everything but more than a few things in For All Mankind... ;) - BTW, will the cast and team of Why Files move to Mars to the Elon Musk envisioned 1M capacity colony? Probably a whole new travel experience with a fishtank...
Andrew Ellis
With these Ferrero rocher,…. I mean fantastic episodes. You’re really spoiling us AJ 😉
David Hernandez
🤟 WF!
toni
Thanks! “White Lines” is now stuck in my head 🤣
Andrew Burke
Great episode!
Metal Complex
👏👏
Tim Murphy
Yay, Why Files! I needed you guys man. Having a bad week, and somehow you make me feel better. Thanks for the drop.
Steven MG
AJ and that shrimpy golden minnow knocked it out of the park with this one! Watched it two times so far and going to fire it up again in a few minutes. The most fun and entertaining thing on the web today! :0)
David Hernandez
There is something going on with the Moon
Antonio Pagano
❤️
NorthwoodsJen
Oh, the Janine nod at the end 😂 👻 hahaha
Kiki
Yeah, lovin me some WhyFiles after a looong day at uni. And we have too many Kevins haha.
Dustin Ognowski
Yay! I saw my name in the credits! Great vid as always. Keep up the good work y'all! You look well-rested AJ. Good to see you're feeling better. Good mojo inbound to you & yours. 🍻
Shirley Connellan
Brilliant 🤩 thank you
Mark Sweeney
Thanks again team Why Files. And AJ..... looking great and hope alls good in the hood 😊🏆
Beth Goodwin
The Why Files makes living on this planet tolerable. Love you guys, and can't wait to get my Hecklekicks!
JohnMize
I can get used to this....
Shirley Connellan
Is there a hangout beforehand
Shirley Connellan
Yay gonna watch in a bit then late night and watch premiere
Deirdre a greene
Do you mean the patron list? I was missing also. Still a great episode.
Deirdre a greene
By the way I think myh name too was missing.
Deirdre a greene
This was a great episode. I wouldn't mind a once a year review of Mars , it's moons and maybe the other planets.
Deborah Hockett
Great show,as Always. Thanks for the early drop. 4:44a.m. Can't sleep. This makes lack of sleep worth it.
Kreed
Thanks!
Brenda H
Go to the YouTube channel Straightjacket Spaceman and scroll down to the WF theme and save it to your playlist. You'll enjoy watching him dance.
Daniel James
Thank you thank you thank you for the early drop!!!
Laura J
Good show! Like HF I hate when the brain ticklers get debunked but I love getting all sides.
Tomáš Veselý
one of the best episodes yet. better than annoooonaki!
Jeff W.
great stuff my dude! thanks for all your hard work! can i have my name updated so i can see me in the list next time. oh and i added a avatar :)
CaptainSk0r
Great episode AJ. I hate when everything is debunked because I want to believe!! Lol
Travis Terry
Awesome episode
Joel Helm
Another great episode could say legendary
Dallas Campos
Yet another BANGER!! 💪🏼 Can’t WAIT for that Zero-Point Gravity video!! 🛸 Fucking LOVED seeing my name up there for the first time!! Felt right 😎
Timothy Glaser
I love your videos! You're a great story teller and it's so refreshing that you give us the "tale" then you give us what's available - truth and fiction. You make sure we know which are which. Much appreciated my friend. Tell Heckle Fish we say Hello and my cats are always interested in the shows. I think for different reasons than i am tho. STAY IN THE BOWL 😆
ExCalibur623
FUN--Tastic, y'all!! Phenomenal! Thank you for diving back in to allow us to "get away" for a bit! Y‘all rock!
Gustavo Carvalho
Great episode as always! WF crew with another win!
Kreed
Love it! Where can I find the song in the outro? I want to have it on my Playlist
Brenda H
Another great video! Thank you! 😊
Army Nation
You say a Potato, I say Moon. ❤️Love the Why Files ❤️
Shannon Yerkic
Great episode, seriously look forward to a new one every week. Don’t over work yourself but enjoy all the content when presented! Much appreciated!
Mischa Aponte
“Fat fingered the probe” is up there with “I can fist this mug”. Thank you for that 🤘🏾
Hyrule
Amazing
Sindy Simms
I enjoyed that.
Gerald E
I’ve wasted lots of time and money on programs that fed the conspiracy and never respected the curiosity nature of people. That why I stay and watch not for the tin foils” The world ending !!!” But for the “Hey I find this weird what you think ?
David Bishop
The reason I keep canceling subscriptions is the reboot every few seconds. That make a 30 minute video in to a 50 minute video.
Courtney Lerner
wait youtube took denver down? no way.
Chad Hagan
Great job! Loved the video as always! Best $3 I ever spent!
Bec Konz
💕Heclkefish, AJ, Gino,Jen and Victoria. And the kitties too 💕
Alex Kosanke
Great stuff yall
John Knox
Great Episode! Keep em comin'. Everything was perfect on this one AJ! Anyways I hope you mention the "Ringing Bell" experiment at Stanford on the zero point energy episode. I know you've mentioned a lot of previous episodes and can't wait to hear more about that plasma battery. Edit: can you post the episode about the airport on rumble since YT took it down. I saw it and loved it as well
George Ambrogio
Excellent show!
MikeD
"Bradury Landing", where Curiosity touched down, was named after Ray Bradbury, so it seems appropriate that something on Mars should also be named after Bowie.
Mike Morgan
Another great video! Thanks, AJ and team!
MikeD
New deep dive podcast today.
Tripal Helix
Awesome video! Great seeing you looking refreshed AJ!
Cheryl Fenner Brown
Great episode gang, welcome back!
Cheryl Fenner Brown
That got me too! 👻
Eric Curtis
He said "Ghostbusters! Whadda ya want??" LOLOLOLOLOL
Dylan
Gregg's got a mangina!
Marc Wermund
Glad to see you again AJ!
Safe and effective!
Even though the mods on this channel don't know who the mighty boosh are, who old Gregg is and what "I got a mangina" means I still love it. Yeah it's an unnecessary personal beef but I upped my patreon level anyway because it's a stupid misunderstanding.
Gavin Evans
You’ve still got it… you’ve still got it. Mate, you’ve got your spark back!
SandyK1014
So interesting, brilliantly done, as always! Loved this episode. It's so exciting to get the notification. AJ you are such a great storyteller, and tell Hecklefish great job too! Thanks Why Files Team - just fantastic!
Amy_OnlyForHecklefish
This video was so fun!! Thank you!
Chel
😆
Gavin Evans
Someone fat fingered the probe! I laughed so hard I spat my Pepsi!
Al Ricci
So good to have you both back!
Zina Boeyenas
100% Best channel!
Jason Nichols
Good solid video. Thanks for all you do to give quality content.
Deborah Eastwood
Of course you didn't lose any patrons, because we love your work and respect you as a person. You needed a break as we all do. We understand. Love ya....AJ, staff, Hecklefish.
Deborah Eastwood
Fabulous episode as usual ❤️
Bosco Lemonzit
Whoa, 62nd! Yea me, aw crap that sucks, I’m so ashamed, will flog myself now 100 lashes!
MikeD
I recommend this approach. What could go wrong?
Gavin Evans
I’ve been caught up catching some of the older episodes on the Why Files podcast that I didn’t notice this episode has popped up! Woohooo
None Yourbiz
Sooo glad to have you all back A.J. and crew! You were really missed. 😁
Brad Moran
Great show! Thanks for posting early, really brightened my day.
Helle
Excellent episode, glad to have everyone back. 😁
Craig Anderson
Man you need to reach out to my buddy Max K on Twitter. He has done an insane amount of research on Cydonia and Mars. https://x.com/eoverpi?t=kjWpw2Z_fkBatPnly_fVXg&s=09 https://x.com/eoverpi?t=kjWpw2Z_fkBatPnly_fVXg&s=09 Tell him Craig Anderson pointed you in his direction.
He11fir3
Tons of fun as usual, to bad you had to debunk the whole DOOM universe.
Luc Grenier
Thanks again AJ you 're the Best Chanel
RedSonja13
Fantastic episode! 🧐
Jermaine Colon
I wore my Cydonia shirt today, too.
D. Cummins
Missed you and DA FISH! Thanks for really great stuff!
Flip Elliott
👋👋👍🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸😎
GrannyLovesToDance
Great episode! Glad you are back!
Damian Golladay
Aj is looking healthy after the break 💪
Kelli McMahon
Woohoo!!! As soon as hubby gets out of the shower, we're watching this!!! Thanks AJ and team!!
Chase Froelich
Another awesome episode! Glad you’re back and doing better AJ! Thank you!
Jeff Pierce
Awesome !!
Zina Boeyenas
Thank you AJ I love your shows. This is the best channel ever!
UGABrodel
Pffft "Ghostbusters what do ya want?" Nice touch!!
Pete Mitchell
Love it! Getting the notification for the episode was a great surprise! Though I gotta agree with Hecklefish on being a bit disappointed when most of the theories are debunked, I wouldn't expect anything less from your relentless pursuit of truth. Great job, and sooooo happy you're back!
Erik Ringerud
This is one of the most exciting parts of the week!!
BlackManta2021
Great new story! Perfectly engaging and entertaining. Thanks, Gang.
Jason Clouse
Great episode, I wouldn’t cancel my patron because you need a break Remember Never A Straight Answer
Lisa Rist
Thank you AJ 🤩
Jason Feaster
Love your show AJ.
Liminal Phate
Princess Candice demands" watch againnnnn" She loves hecklefish, And turns three on May 16th.
Liminal Phate
Absolutely loved it, another great episode for the books
Michael Smith
Yayyyyy!!! Much better luck at uploading than last week I see hahaha
Patrick Thomas
Nice!
Patrick Thomas
Make sure you tag Gino’s insta as well. 😃
Deb Stewart
Oh. AJ I can hear you reading that. I'm so excited.🥳😺
C.Hopper5
Awesome!!!
Jason Allison
Well I know what I'm doing the moment I get home
Amanda Leigh
These are the only notifications I look forward to!!! So grateful for you guys and so stoked I'm on patreon now! Just gotta send the pics of my new shirts in now! 😁😁
Jacqueline Roberson
Thank you for all of your hard work!
John M
Oh man! I'm not recovered from last week's episode! Now there's another one?!? Great channel and content! Best thing on YouTube, maybe best thing on the Internet.
Greg Thompson
So pumped for this one. 🤙
Ray S
Is there life on Mars?? - D. Bowie 😎
recliningCheese
Looking forward to watching this tomorrow!
MikeD
All moon episodes are welcome, even the moons of Mars.
Shaun M.
So happy I have Patreon now!
pheobekate
WOOHOO!!!!! 🎊
Amy_OnlyForHecklefish
Woohoo! 🎉♥️
Nikki Stokes
I'm always excited to watch a new episode, but with the quality you output in each one, I'd be happy with once a fortnight if it helps your well-being, AJ. <3
Ryan M
Live, Laugh, and Love The Why Files! <3
Dalton Bilsky
Sweet, now I know what I am doing this evening. Little green men, always entertaining
Brad Frisch
Nice!!
Laurel Bee
I’m so excited! We love y’all so much! Why Files is the best show ever ! 🤗🎉
The Why Files
Let me know if I made any mistakes in the edit!
Jermaine Colon
Thank you for an early episode!
John Harris
Hell yeah bro!
Steve Wilcox
Cool 👍🏽👍🏽
Len Forgione
Whoa there’s a new one this week? You guys are AWESOME
Brandon Keller
I was having a really shit day and it just got a whole lot better. Thanks for posting early
Renee Murphy
Yes! Thank you AJ and crew!
Amanda Leigh
Woot!! New episode!!
Jessie
HURRAY!!! I get so stoked when my notifications go off with a new episode of the WhyFiles!
Mike Gutierrez
Y es ssss ssss🐸
Chel
Wahh! I’m at work… now I have to quit my job so that I watch this right now!
Jonathan Magboo
Wasn’t expecting a new episode to drop when I unlocked the phone, I guess I know what I’m doing for the next half hour ❤️
Dave Gaytan
As soon as I was gonna tap on the app the notification came up! So excited!!
JimmyJames
Cool 😎
Jason RK
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