The 'Paul Is Dead' Conspiracy
Did Paul really die and get replaced?
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63 mins
Explore the origins of the 'Paul Is Dead' conspiracy surrounding Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Discover how rumors, supposed clues, and media attention turned it into one of the most famous myths in music history, and what it revealed about fandom, perception, and the power of suggestion.
Ep 1:
Bare Feet on a Zebra Crossing
An Abbey Road album cover, a fatal midnight crash, and a mysterious lookalike named Billy Shears set the stage for pop music's strangest urban legend.
Ep 2:
The Broadcast That Broke the Internet (Before the Internet)
A backwards radio stunt in Detroit and one college journalist's invented name ignite a nationwide frenzy, flooding the Beatles' offices with thousands of frantic calls.
