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Favorite episode

David Leatherman

fabulous, love this topic. i’ve recently read that our current form may have been more muttled with contributors than originally thought. thanks for the mini dock.

Victoria Wekamp

The volcanic explosion that nearly made us extinct was the Toba explosion, 74,000 years ago. The Cambian explosion was 538 million years ago. Also, Neanderthal is an archaic German word and only the 't' is pronounced, the 'h' is silent. Neandertal is the correct pronunciation. Neanderthals also bred with Denisovans. So, we have a small percentage of at least two, archaic humans.

Brian Crowder

This is in my top five as an overall episode, and it has my favorite "story time" by far. Great content, per usual, but this one gets the old 'Chef's kiss' from me, my man. 👍👍👊👊

David Parisi

Excellent episode! The horrors and traumas of the past are still in our psyches and dna. Thank you for covering this topic!

Matthew Hyland

AJ - Timeline, Timeline, Timeline. There are so many stories that I think it would be good to do an episode compilation of how things fit into what time. So Anunnaki's and this episode (Same time as each other, before, or after).

Rocky Baroli

You should do an episode on Russia’s 2045 project 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

Waldemar Haszlakiewicz

Vulcanos are always an issue.. specially super vulcanos. Yellowstone is due for some time now. :)

Alicia Smith

I have more Neanderthal dna than 98% of folks on 23 and me. I do not have a pronounced brow bone, mildly pronounced canines, but not a monster. There are archeological digs that found humans and Neanderthals cohabitating. So I really have to dig into the content presented in this episode to believe any of it.

Susan L. Carr

Humans evolved differing skin colors depending on where they lived and the amount of sunlight they were exposed to. If they had pale skin and were exposed to a lot of sunlight, their bodies produced too much vitamin D and they were unable to reproduce and pass on their pale skin color to their offspring. If they had dark skin and lived in an area with less sunlight, they were unable to absorb enough vitamin D and the deficiency made them sterile, unable to pass on their dark skin color. So that's it. That's all this racism B.S. is...a simple matter of where our ancestors lived on planet Earth. Maybe one day we'll understand the most simple fact of life...we're all Human!

Tiph Tobie

I think it is great AJ touches on that at the end of the video. AJ asks the important question: Would neds be redheads or paler due to the location of their territory on the map? Always thought provoking conversation!

Wendy Middleton

Yikes! New campfire material for the win.

Wendy Middleton

This would explain why they found evidence of Neanderthals cohabitating with Homosapiens. It was a chilling episode for sure.

Luc Grenier

I tought you Will create New exclusive material for patron. Sorry for bad my english i am from Québec city. Ave a great Day or night

Kat Wilson

Really appreciate the storyline for this episode. Fantastically thoughtful on so many levels!

Tiph Tobie

This episode gave me goosebumps! Thank you for such amazing storytelling :)

Cb314

Would like to see an extended and uncensored version for us here. Yes to all " if you would like to see" ☕😃👍

Cb314

My friend, based on my own researches, spot on.

Susan L. Carr

Thanks for the gift. By the way, why are the Neanderthals portrayed as black? If they lived in ice age Europe, they'd be as pasty faced like the rest of us. Is it because black = evil? Not criticizing here, just curious. I love The Why Files and I loved this video just thought it was the most hokey and B.S. laden yet.

Terrence Cain

This was a truly phenomenal episode. I will definitely have to get my hands on the book now. Great work as always, AJ. Now go and rest your weary head, my friend. :)

Scott Crawford

Great video! I got my signed picture in the mail. It's awesome!

Maelous

I absolutely loved this episode! I mean, they’re all pretty awesome, but this one had me totally enthralled! Great work AJ and TWF Team!

Olivia Snyder

Loved it! Yes, pretty please to a Bigfoot Neanderthal episode and a volcano episode. Thank you so much for all the hard work that makes this show so excellent!

Don Stewart

Can't wait for mine.

Don Stewart

Imagine seeing that while out camping.

rob denton

I just think having a go at whyfiles isn’t necessary

Bosco Lemonzit

just wait till we figure out AJ has figured out how to AI himself and Hecklefish and won't even need to show up for work - and we won't be able to tell!

Kelly Robertson

Thank you AJ!!! Love the show all of them. A volcano episode would be interesting. As well the Bigfoot Neanderthal. Have a good night Sir!

Jan Bounds

I got a wonderful autographed card from WF!!! Soooo proud of it! Ta, team!❤🌹

Justin McKean

Loved it, as usual. The volcano and bigfoot episode ideas are killer. Very glad to be on your patreon. :)

Skyhammer

Great episode. I liked the AI art actually, terrifying! Well done.

Bryan Smithers

I'm going to stick with God made us, but I do see human monsters daily mainly in DC

Dylan

Great episode! Keep up the great work.

Rick Tucker

I have friends who's names are on that list of genuine art theft. While you're not seeing it (maybe that's why there are art directors) there are weird defects with AI that a person like me, who used to make my living as an artist, stand out. The hands used by AI are the worst and that's i understandable. As artists we spent hundreds, maybe thousands of hours ourselves working on drawing and painting hands. The algorithm has a hard time with them while it also has a problem with teeth (also very apparent in the art used). You don't notice that, but from a production standpoint it's pretty glaring to artists and people who know good art (for me it's as bad as constantly mispronouncing words or poor sentence structure). Sorry if that bugs you. Imagine how depressing it is for me to see all the people who don't notice or don't care. The episode is still good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Though I may go to just listening.

John Lane

Now this probably my favourite episode yet.

Christian Hetzel 😽

"Took us as game for his own needs" like it seems 😅 I share the theory that the devious Homo sapiens stole and graped my female ancestors (see myself as a Homo Neanderthal descendant!) and deviously killed the men, a genocide without equal! We shall not forget!

Michael Cuevas

I like the Bigfoot theory.

Peter Anniko

Didn’t have a chance to watch till today - another thought provoking episode! I would be interested in seeing a ‘Is Bigfoot Neanderthal’ episode - keep up the good work!

Don Stewart

Well....I have blue eyes and fair skin and love eating ribs. My DNA is northern Europe. I now know why I am grumpy when I do not eat on time.

Robert Boag

Love this ep! One thing not mentioned, our abilities for very long distance running. This would be a massive advantage for survival, especially in hot climates.

John Battiston

It was said that one would think that Neanderthals and humans would have gotten along as different species. Hell, within our own species in the 20th century alone we butchered over 100 million fellow humans. And we are supposed to be evolving… 🙁

Mike McLoud

A volcano episode would be AWESOME!

Page

The comment is fair

Shelby Haag

Another amazing episode! The alt science/alt history episodes are my favorite! Very smartly presented. Thank you for what you and your marvelous team do for viewers like me!

Ben Dover-Nimmo

It had plenty of warnings, would pass lower age rating and was throroughly enjoyable, perhaps when AJ said put the kids to bed somebody should have listened... joking...What you see in the media everday is far more graphic, this was not in any way indecent.

Ivari Tölp

Huh, I didn't actually know a lot that was in this video. Not that during my studies I ever found it covered for more than a mention. but still interesting how basic some misconceptions can be.

Andrew Key

Bigfoot ?

Jaidan

Hey, amazing episode. Haven’t gotten up to the potential debunking part at the end yet, but it’s a fascinating tale regardless of the factuality.

rob denton

Some people always have to find fault . Sad

Rick Tucker

I thoroughly enjoyed this potential horror story of and Neanderthals. I do have a small nitpick: the AI art, impressive as it is and CHEAP as it is is problematic and it ain't just the weird hands the AI struggles so hard to get right. I'm here for the story, not the graphics, but if you feel you need them there are great artworks available with functional hands and other more accurate depictions of the subject matter. Ultimately you're going to do what you need to do. I just wanted to point this out. I also would like to hear more of this idea that Neanderthals are alleged to be Yeti, Bigfoot, et al.

David “Kiwi” Keller

This is one of the most comprehensive summary of human evolution I’ve seen. Nice work as always AJ!

Keri Holmes Rojas

I loved loved loved this episode. Even though I heard the rough read through last week. The Why Files is the smartest YouTube channel out there.

Jim Hoffman

He brought us pain and misery He killed our tribes, he killed our creed He took our game for his own need

rob denton

What a nasty comment.

Christian Hetzel 😽

Thanks for your ❤️😊 You are the only one so far, I think we're getting old Jim 🤣

rob denton

Excellent episode

Gavin Evans

I reckon Sid and Mary Croft knew a few things what with the sletaks, portals, etc.. the death match would make for a great movie

Jason

AJ, thank you so much for all your hard work creating the most engaging, thought provoking, and entertaining show on the internet! I just joined your Patreon, and happy to support your inspiring work! Keep it up and THANK YOU!

Kazren

Intriguing episode. You are the best. Thank you for all you do

waughsome

Weird it is usually just on one word

Tripal Helix

Definitely want to hear about the Bigfoot connection.

Kristi

Dude. WTF! This episode was horrible. Way too unnecessarily graphic. Not fun like most episodes. Seriously not what I expect from WF. I hope you don't keep doing this type of story. Not enjoyable.

Nancy Kenz

Yes! Miami Alien story. Kids fighting with sticks is also scary.

BD Carter

Great episode! More like this please.

Page

Alot of humans left out of this story. I'll leave it at that

Robert Snyder

Another great episode. I would love to hear the volcano story.

Michael Goad

Great episode. We loved it.

Nancy Kenz

Oh no, I fell asleep. What happened?

DonnieDarko27

Sasquatch Genome Project. Look it up

thormusique

Tremendous episode as always, thanks! One minor point that doesn't really have much bearing on this story but is worth noting: the 'out of Africa' theory has long since been disproved. Questions in particular started to arise with some important discoveries beginning in the mid-noughties. And since that time there've been many scholarly article, particularly using DNA evidence, that show conclusively that homo sapiens 'originated' from up to as many as five different regions. In fact, it would seem there was more migration into than out of Africa. A great source (and fun read) is anthropologist Robert Sepehr's book, Species with Amnesia, which not only constructs an excellent narrative incorporating these findings, but also contains citations and a detailed bibliography, in case you feel like diving further down that rabbit-hole. Finally, yes, I would love to see an episode on the world-changing volcano! I find all your videos not only hugely entertaining, but absolutely riveting and always informative. Cheers!

Antonio Martinez

Amazing episode. Thank you. I definitely wanna hear more about neanderthals

Michelle Powell

AJ,you and Hecklefish are the best thing since sliced bread... I love your whole team but I must say hecklefish has a warm place in my heart ❤️

Helle

Was looking forward to this since the after files read, did not disappoint, great episode!

Maurizio De Nichilo

Always a great episode !

Rob C

Love the story, don’t care for all of the AI though. Wish you guys would partner with a human artist but I know that would be costly.

Delpha DiGiacomo

That was an awesome episode 😎

Everly❤️

This was awesome!!!🤩

Trystinee Nooner

Amazing episode like always!

Southside

Yes a another one

Cameron Dimond

This video aside, as grest as it was...as a new patron member I'd like to say...I've been follow AJs channel from its infancy. I remember feeling like I had the "underground scoop on the good shit" saw his transformation over the years. Remember when he had the audacity to ask about removing heckle fish. (Never live that down AJ) sure it's a great channel, you did your thing. But I've recognized your perseverance and keen eye to stand outside the "norm" (dare I sound arrogant) but as I fellow curious, and inilectual mind... this world can feel alienating. Lonely. Boring. Once you've dug so deep into the questions such as "who are we?" "Who am I?" "What is this place" "Quantum mechanics, aliens, god, after death, simulation theory, conciousness, etc etc .God that is a beautiful tree..." And often. There's no one to talk about it to. The why files brings those kind of people together. I've not gotten into the discord and stuff much, but to know there's others out there...real people. Is nice to know.... Thanks AJ 👌 its wholesome to watch.

Nette W

Sad y'all forgot my name last week🥲yay something to do while I work! Thanks team!

Shirley Connellan

That was brilliant, really enjoyed it 😁

John Edgeworth

Great Story, but on this one I find a lot I would have to double research on my own and then drop in the can of no return-sorry

John Seychel

I have to believe my theory, that ET used this planet as a zoo, or a place to keep species from the Galaxy that were threatened. The big underground caverns were built by man, but in order to use them they would have to have been lived in and kept stocked for such events as gigantic eruptions. The underground ark's, if ya will, to keep the animals and other foods that kept for long periods. I would go on, I hope you get it. Neanderthals definitely could have been all you said and more, the caverns would have been a safe place because only one huge being could fit as the men killed it and hung the meat up to dry in the sun. Superhuman Jerky on the menu.

Tim Murphy

Thanks Village Elder. Another entertaining and thoughtful episode (and a bit scary, yikes!).

Jason Moore

Awesome job guys!

Daryl Paul Campbell

By the way. Getting a Bronco Heritage edition Red/White a giant Why Files love would look great on it.

Daryl Paul Campbell

Loved It!

Colin Butterworth

This is the 3rd time I've listened to this story now. Twice last week and now today. Great story! And today is the first time I've been able to watch on my computer and just saw the Shadow Man in the credits. Very creepy!

Scott Dalziel

This was an excellent episode! Thank you TWF team!!! The "cold Read" didn't detract from it at all and should be an ongoing thing!!

AnnaYaelD

Very cool story! My guppy was excited that you had a new spin on what he just learnt in school. And after listening to last week’s afterfiles, it was great to see how you put AJ in the script. I’m always excited for the latest show. Please keep it going. It’s such a bright spot every week. Thank you for everything you all do!

Jason Feaster

I like the history of all of us but dang does this story put everything in a whole new perspective.

Odd Marcus

Great Episode once again! definitely would like an episode on the italy volcano hadn't heard about that one, let alone its over due for another eruption, would tie well in with the other few super volcanos/fault lines that are long over due, like yellowstone caldera or the cascadia subduction zone. hell i thought i was safe out here in the midwest, but apparently there is a fault line running up the mississippi river that if it goes will take out st louis/ southern Ilinois. .. lol fun times to look forward too!

the real vinyl pusher

I'm sure humanity spread from africa towards west also.But since the continental landmass in the atlantic has sunken 32.000 and 12.500 years ago there are of course no traces left.At the moment

Ben Dover-Nimmo

Great episode as usual....Getting a little bit of weirdness with the right channel audio where the panning seems to go hard right for a split second like a ping efefct is being used but not going left...

Pete Mitchell

I gotta say, Hecklefish is growing on me 😂. Great show, as always. I come away from these episodes feeling a little smarter, and with a broader perspective on life and our world. Thanks so much for that, and for all you do!

Brenda H

Fair point

Sindy Simms

I did not get an email for todays show.

Valerie Brooks

Another brilliant episode! AJ. You never have to ask us if we “want an episode on that”. Of course we do! We always need more Why Files! Awesome job Why Files family. Sigh, now I have to wait another week for the next episode. Not that you’re busy or anything but how about two episodes a week?! 😉.

JimmyJames

Ranch is my usual go to also….but when it comes to human…you can’t top an Au Jus. 😉

Cameron Dimond

Love this. I took an anthropology course in community College, I will never forget learning just how many "other" hominids there were. To this when I ever bring it up it confuses people. A whole ancient world that most people have forgotten about.

Vicky Humphrey

This one is amazing! My fav episode to date :) Awesome storytelling ,the entire tale of the boy to teen to on the run!

PadmeSkywalker

Even weirder is how the US national parks services refuses to keep statistics on disappearances and a lot of cases are still sealed after decades.

Bosco Lemonzit

you mean like, in best Hecklefish voice, "when was the first homo erectus on Uranus"? I'll probably get suspended from Patreon for that now....

Laurie C

So much different information, alternative ideas, to consider. I find myself feeling really resistant to accepting this different Neanderthal was the real form. I need to see some jaws containing all of those teeth! Yikes! Lots to think about. Thank you.

Garett

Awesome. It was...

recliningCheese

Sweet@

Timothy W

Awesome episode!!

Caroline Nygaard

Lol..too much vodka. How can you not giggle over words like erectus and Uranus.

Daniel Nye

Great episode mate. Keep it up. I can't believe how many members you have now after seeing the credits. I think I'm 2 years now if you include youtube

Bosco Lemonzit

Honey Mustard, though in Italy it was probably a tomato olive oil based dip of some sort.

Bosco Lemonzit

Neanderthal versus The Reptilian Death Match!

Brenda H

I will always prefer to be at the top of the food chain 😋

MikeD

Interesting to see how you evolved and upgraded the script from the cold read last week. Good stuff. I'm left with one thought. Would a team of Neanderthals ever lose an NFL game?!

Jim Hoffman

Good job guys, this just might be my new favorite episode. Back to the science roots, where WF all started. Well written too, engrossing. Loved the LotR references. BTW folks, if you like LotR check out @airplanefactswithmax on IG. He's hilarious. AJ I think you'd get a kick out of it too.

Bosco Lemonzit

I had an amazing thought one night, wondering if you took the Missing 411 map and compared it to the US cave systems if they would match up, got up at 3am and started researching it and discovered about 1.5 million others had already thought of it. And they do match up very well. Which also makes me wonder why the government over the last 25 years have closed off so many cave entrances around the country, claiming to protect the bats, yea, right, it's always the bats.

B.C. Schoening

What an awesome episode. Orcs vs Humans!!! let’s go!!!

Brenda H

Great episode...again!

Brad Moran

Great episode! I think H.G. Wells had this theory of Neanderthal when he wrote about Morlocks in The Time Machine. Ironic because around 85% are Eloi...

pheobekate

WOW 😯 thank you for blowing my mind, yet again❣️ GREAT PROGRAM!! YES, PLEASE! I really think we NEED a scary volcanoes one, and oh please!! don't tease us... we NEEEEEEED that bigfoot one, too, PLEASE and thank you so much❣️❣️ great work!! thank you for doing what you do!!

Daniel Hardt

Can I reply with: “Not as often as I’d like” and not get into too much trouble? Lol!!

Christian Hetzel 😽

🎶Run to the caves, run fohor youhur lahahaiv🎶

toni

Same! I’m sure I have a scared wide eyed look 👀 on my face.

Bosco Lemonzit

do you ever see her looking at you licking her lips?

Bosco Lemonzit

Oh man, I cannot believe you left us hanging there at the end, I was expecting the whole damn show to tie Neanderthals into Bigfoot and you do, 'but that is another episode..." GRRRRR Please don't make us wait 6 months for the second part and Neanderthals/Bigfoot. Interesting show though, I'll probably be nervous walking my dog tonite in the cemetery now.

Made Broke

Seen alllll your vids x 100 times each! You just won me over x 10000000 with one word Bigfoot! Nailed it per usual AJ & Mr. Fish! Thanks for all your hard work it’s noticed and appreciated ❤️

Shantell Burton

OMG this was a awesome video I absolutely loved it 🔥🔥🔥❤️👏 thanks keep up the amazing job WF team from devoted fan ❤️

toni

Wow 🤯 Great Episode!! Absolutely terrifying, you are a great story teller. That part about being around the campfire, nightmare fuel. I definitely want to hear about how Neanderthal’s evolved into big foots. Good Job team! Thank you 😊

Gus Viera

Excellent job! Thank you. BTW, real nice job polishing the script...much improved over the cold read. The Force is strong in the Why Files.

PadmeSkywalker

This was awesome. I had the exact same reaction as Hecklefish at the end and then I went Nooooooooo! when I realized the episode was over. lol The part about the caves makes me think of the theories that there is a huge cave complex under the US that line up with national parks and that there’s people living there that are responsible for some of the strange disappearances. Also, did you know about Cheddar Man, a 9,000 year old skeleton that they found in the UK and they identified one of his descendants living nearby and they look a lot alike? https://mymodernmet.com/cheddar-man-relative/ it made me think about the story of interbreeding.

Brenda H

Ranch is my favorite go to

Gunslingerzero

Another great episode, as always. Honestly the only show I look forward to anymore.

Daniel Hardt

My wife did a dna test and it says that she supposedly has more Neanderthal DNA than 85% oh the worlds population. She also has extra bones in her jaw and skull. Walking cavewoman I tell ya!!

Sonny A

Holy S#$# I'm listening to this while I work on my gaming headphones- I got chills during the one segment! Well done!

Dalton Bilsky

Oh this sounds good, looking forward to checking it out after work(and after the treadmill).

JIM CASTRO

Oh man this is gonna be so GREAT!! 🔥 😍 👌 💯

JimmyJames

I wonder what was the choice dipping sauce when eating human? Probably some type of Au jus I’d imagine. 🍗

Gavin Evans

I wonder if the planet of the apes were a means of telling this story in an “acceptable” telling? And was it these predators that drove the lizard people and others underground?

Brooke McMillan

Another great episode! I love The Why Files ❤️

Ray S

Wooooot!!!

K Thompson

Yes! Been waiting all day!!😍😍 wait where is part two of the last one

Deepblue66

Look forward to every episode. First time watching it on patreon, we usually have to wait until Friday to watch as we are in the UK and the live goes out in the early hrs of the morning here. Thank you for everything you do.