AJ Gentile - Inside the Biggest Conspiracies in the World | SRS #229

Aug 21, 2025
AJ Gentile is an American producer, writer, actor, and YouTube personality best known as the creator, host, and writer of "The Why Files," a channel that delves into conspiracy theories, mysteries, and unexplained phenomena with engaging storytelling and a skeptical lens.

Before gaining fame on YouTube, Gentile worked in Hollywood as a producer and writer, contributing to projects like The Naughty Show (2011) and Stoned Science (2018), and provided voice-over work, including roles in The Legend of Korra. In 2011, he co-founded SpeedWeed, a cannabis delivery company, with his brother Gino and wife Jen.

The Why Files has amassed a large following for its professional, encyclopedia-like analysis of conspiracies without interruptions.

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:09 Gifts and Surprises
04:01 Patreon Questions & Emotional Start
04:57 The Dark Side of DARPA
07:35 AJ’s Military Struggles and Benefits
11:13 AJ’s Background and Path to The Why Files
18:06 The Creation and Rise of The Why Files
36:24 Mental Health, Anxiety & Therapy
43:12 Building a Legacy & New Ventures
47:40 The Importance of Critical Thinking
50:00 Challenges of Being a Content Creator
01:07:11 Moon Landing Controversies
01:25:31 Hollow Moon Theory & Lunar Mysteries
01:31:11 Tesla, Free Energy & Killer Patents
01:37:03 Ancient Civilizations & Pyramid Power
01:53:11 Remote Viewing & Government Secrets
02:03:45 The Patriot Act & Surveillance
02:26:39 Media Manipulation & COVID Narratives
02:57:10 Stolen Valor and Accountability
03:01:16 Giants, Smithsonian & Hidden History
03:20:13 CIA Files, Vatican Secrets & Adam and Eve
03:32:31 Mel’s Hole & the Bottomless Pit
03:45:09 Bigfoot, Cryptids & Final Thoughts
03:47:31 Future Plans and Closing Remarks