What Happened to Conspiracy Theories After The X-Files? - Season 3 - Episode 15

<p>This week on <strong>And The Year Was 1985</strong>, Ryan and Sam go down a serious rabbit hole.</p><p>What begins as a discussion about <strong>The X-Files and 90s conspiracy culture</strong> quickly turns into a wide-ranging conversation about media narratives, UFO disclosure, 9/11 controversies, and even Canadian trade deals.</p><p>Before social media, shows like <em>The X-Files</em> helped shape how people thought about government secrecy, alien encounters, and hidden truths. Today those conversations have moved online, spreading through podcasts, forums, and independent media.</p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• How <em>The X-Files</em> influenced mainstream conspiracy culture<br>• The difference between 90s conspiracy communities and today’s internet pipelines<br>• Media control and narrative shaping<br>• UFOs and the current alien disclosure conversation<br>• The ongoing cultural debate around 9/11<br>• Why political and trade decisions can fuel conspiracy thinking</p><p>Follow the show and never miss an episode.</p><p>All links<br><a href="https://linktr.ee/theyearwas1985" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/theyearwas1985</a></p><p>Follow And The Year Was 1985</p>