The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Drama and fiction · Ongoing · ~113 min
Taste attributes: documentarymysterymonster/alien/supernaturalscience fictionslowunsavouryheavyintricatebig & variedsolving the riddle/not as it seemssocial commentary
Boxlist takeA heavy audio drama that is unsavoury and layered. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About this podcast
The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
Description: from the show's own feed
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- Publisher
- The Why Files: Operation Podcast
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 113 minutes
- Latest episode
- 9 November 2026
- Categories
- Society & Culture, Documentary, Fiction, Science Fiction, Science, Life Sciences
- Taste scores
- How we score
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