Cover Up: The Conspiracy Tapes

Sony Music Entertainment

  • 9 minutes 12 seconds
    The Mask That Hid the Truth -- Hunting the Bogeyman

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    12 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 2 minutes 33 seconds
    Introducing Cover Up: The Conspiracy Tapes

    In the mid-1970s, a man burst onto the evangelical scene with a shocking tale: claiming to be a former witch involved in human sacrifices among elite circles. After converting to Christianity, he toured the nation warning of hidden Satanists and spoke about a secret organization known as the Illuminati. John Todd preached salvation to frightened congregations, urging them to prepare for a world takeover by stockpiling weapons and retreating to remote areas.  


    But John Todd was no saint; he was not the good, honest Christian he claimed to be. He was running from his past. As his influence peaked and his teachings spread through countless tapes, his facade crumbled, and he vanished. Yet, his legacy endured, inspiring acts of extreme violence from Ruby Ridge, Waco, PizzaGate, QAnon right through to the steps of the Capitol on January 6th.   


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    6 June 2024, 7:41 pm
  • 49 minutes 19 seconds
    The Conspiracy Tapes | 6. Unmasked

    Becoming something of a conspiracy theory himself, no one is fully sure what ever happened to John Todd after his fall from grace. There are many theories, but little proof. Until now. Find out what really happened to John Todd, as well as some shocking details about his life.   


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    5 June 2024, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 56 seconds
    The Conspiracy Tapes | 5. Resurrection

    Discredited, John Todd vanishes and is largely forgotten until his speeches resurface online, sparking a new wave of interest and influence.  


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    29 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 44 minutes 25 seconds
    The Conspiracy Tapes | 4. Contagion

    A pastor receives troubling information about Todd's past. His credibility is shattered, but the tapes of his talks take on a life of their own. Todd's ideas move from fringe Christian congregations to the mainstream, igniting fears of Satanic cults, government conspiracies, and violence.  


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    22 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 42 minutes 16 seconds
    The Conspiracy Tapes | 3. Phenomenon

    In 1977, Todd seeks to re-establish himself on the Christian speaker circuit. However, this time he sensationalizes his past even further, claiming to be a former member of the Illuminati, suggesting an impending societal collapse and advocating for extreme preparation measures among his followers. Recordings of his talks spread across America, spurring a phenomenon marked by fear and influencing thousands.  


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    15 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 30 minutes 19 seconds
    The Conspiracy Tapes | 2. Backslide

    John Todd’s life takes a bizarre turn in Dayton, Ohio, where after a phase of promoting Christianity and condemning witchcraft, he reverts to his occult practices, running an occult bookstore called the Witch's Cauldron. John claims to be harassed by local police for his religion, but are his practices just a cover for even darker activity?  


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    8 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 39 minutes 55 seconds
    The Conspiracy Tapes | 1. The Witch

    We meet John Todd, a man with a fantastical story, claiming to be a former witch, now converted to Christianity. He wants to warn fellow Christians about the witches and Satanists in their midst. 


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    1 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 35 minutes 18 seconds
    The Anthrax Threat I 8. Reasonable Doubt

    The FBI squad deals with a devastating loss. Those impacted by the attacks try to move on despite knowing that questions surrounding the case will linger on.


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    19 April 2024, 5:30 am
  • 29 minutes 3 seconds
    The Anthrax Threat I 7. The Unraveling

    Reeling from stress, an FBI suspect begins acting erratically. But the agents in charge of the investigation refuse to let up.


    From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat.


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    12 April 2024, 5:30 am
  • 29 minutes 58 seconds
    The Anthrax Threat I 6. The Closers

    New agents take over the anthrax investigation and zero in on a prime suspect: a bacteriologist struggling with mental health issues.


    From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat.


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    5 April 2024, 5:30 am
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