Smithsonian Institution
Mentioned in 31 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major American research and cultural institution known for scientific research, museum collections, and educational programs across fields including astrophysics, paleobotany, and archaeology. Podcast discussions highlight both its legitimate scientific contributions—such as hosting the Center for Astrophysics and employing prominent researchers—and controversial claims about suppression of archaeological findings. The institution appears in podcasts spanning mainstream science education to alternative history and cryptozoology topics.
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Episode Mentions
Version History · Jul 19, 2026
The Clapper: Light work
“Conducted oral history interview with Joseph P. Dot about the Clapper's development”
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Jun 9, 2026
What is a species? (featuring Dr. Scott Egan)
“Museum with extensive insect collections used by researchers to compare specimens when describing new species”
99% Invisible · May 19, 2026
100 Objects #1: The Century Safe
“The Century Safe was stored at the Smithsonian but the institution lost the key to the safe over the 100-year period”
Stuff You Should Know · May 14, 2026
The Hindenburg Disaster
“Museum housing preserved artifacts and exhibits from the Hindenburg disaster”
Migraine Relief Code with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD · May 8, 2026
Is Meditation Basically Just a Secular Form of Prayer?
“Referenced as acknowledging the Bible as a reliable historical document of the period it covers”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 16, 2026
George Taplin, Great American State Fair, Iran Blockade
“National Carousel being refurbished and will debut at Great American State Fair on National Mall”
Last Podcast On The Left · Apr 8, 2026
Side Stories: Funk Files w/ George Clinton & Danny Bedrosian
“Houses P-Funk's iconic Mothership display, representing cultural preservation of Afrofuturist artistic legacy”
2 Addicts & A Moron · Apr 7, 2026
EP 85: Wandering Wolf Returns | 2 Addicts & A Moron
“Criticized for allegedly suppressing evidence of Egyptian artifacts in Grand Canyon and controlling historical narratives”
Giggly Squad · Mar 20, 2026
Giggling about awards, aging, and big announcements
“Museum offering tour and exhibit access to hosts; African American History museum extended invitation after podcast mention”
Norah Jones Is Playing Along · Mar 10, 2026
Dave Grohl
“Referenced as cultural institution in Washington D.C. alongside Kennedy Center”
Blurry Creatures · Mar 5, 2026
EP: 404 Sixteen Years with the Dogman with Drew Nowlan *members only trailer
“Referenced as institutional body that historically collected large skeletal remains, implying suppression of cryptid evidence”
Club Random with Bill Maher · Feb 19, 2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson | Club Random Classics with Bill Maher
“Co-located Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics with Harvard Observatory, influencing Tyson's college choice”
Blurry Creatures · Feb 10, 2026
EP: 397 Project Monarch, Montauk & Mind Control: A Psychologist's Journey into SRA with Dr. Robin Perry Braun
“Referenced as allegedly suppressing evidence of supernatural and historical discoveries”
In Defense of Plants Podcast · Feb 8, 2026
Ep. 564 - Leaf Fossils from a Hot House Climate
“Employer of paleobotanist Scott Wang who mentored Dr. Carano; home to Conrad LaBandeira's herbivory damage research”
Expanded Perspectives · Feb 6, 2026
Where the Jungle Remembers
“Funded expeditions into Congo Basin searching for Mokilombembe and other cryptids”
Blurry Creatures · Feb 5, 2026
EP: 396 The Curse of the Cradleboard *members trailer
“Referenced in discussion of alleged suppression of large skeleton discoveries and historical cover-ups of paranormal evidence”
Brains On! Science podcast for kids · Feb 3, 2026
Can a spider eat a wasp?
“Dr. Cushing worked at the Natural History Museum insect zoo as a high school student, launching her spider research career”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Feb 2, 2026
Giants, Pyramids, the CIA’s Psychic Spies and The Ancient Civilizations More Advanced Than Ours
“Discussed as government institution allegedly suppressing giant bones and artifacts, exempt from repatriation laws”
Mysterious Universe · Jan 30, 2026
35.04 - MU Podcast - Plasma Intelligence
“Discussed as suppressing and hiding archaeological findings, including G.E. Kincaid's Egyptian artifacts from the Grand Canyon.”
Blurry Creatures · Jan 23, 2026
EP: 392 Hooded Figures on the Blue Ridge *members only trailer
“Referenced in discussion about alleged suppression of large skeleton discoveries and historical cover-ups of paranormal evidence”
Autocracy in America · Jan 23, 2026
Reality Reshaped
Blurry Creatures · Dec 30, 2025
EP: 385 Magick, Mediums and Mermaids with Jess Phoenix
“Referenced as allegedly suppressing evidence of large skeletal remains and alternative human history”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Dec 25, 2025
Wesley Morris: How Critics at Large See the Stories We Miss
“Discussed regarding National Museum of African American History and Culture and artifact curation decisions”
Blurry Creatures · Dec 23, 2025
EP: 383 The True Star of the Magi with Caleb Jones
“Referenced as historical institution that collected large skeletal remains, mentioned in context of suppressed archaeological evidence”
Blurry Creatures · Dec 18, 2025
EP: 382 Trauma, Demons, Epstein and the Evil of Men's Hearts with Fern And Audrey *members only trailer
“Referenced regarding historical suppression of large skeleton discoveries and institutional control of archaeological findings”
Disclosure · Dec 9, 2025
These Federal Officers Wield the Power of Transparency
“Historical example: Samuel Langley provided Wright Brothers with aeronautical research despite competing interests”
WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Dec 2, 2025
Creatures From Another World? The UFO-Cryptid Connection
“Alleged repository for giant skeletal remains and anomalous artifacts from North America; accused of suppressing evidence of non-standard species”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Nov 25, 2025
Brent Maher's Musical Journey in "Night of the Orphan Train"
“Operates the Orphan Train Museum in Concordia, Kansas that inspired Maher's research and creative project”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 25, 2025
Sounds of the Cosmos with Kim Arcand
“Runs the Chandra X-ray Observatory for NASA; Arcand is based at the Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics”
Lex Fridman Podcast · Sep 4, 2025
#480 – Dave Hone: T-Rex, Dinosaurs, Extinction, Evolution, and Jurassic Park
“Holds famous T-Rex skull cast that Hone uses for teaching, demonstrating scale of dinosaur anatomy”
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Apr 22, 2025
Julia Gets Wise with Sylvia Earle
“Funded and approved Tektite II underwater habitat project where Sylvia Earle led all-female research team in 1970”