Jan 9, 2026 · 39m
Gather round for three campfire stories investigators cannot explain.
The Why Files
A weekly YouTube video podcast that explores the strange and weird of this world and beyond.
Created by: Andrew Gentile
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Jan 17, 2026
Jan 22, 2026 · 43m
Gather round for three campfire stories that cannot be explained.
Feb 1, 2026 · 47m
Project Anchor describes a 7-second gravitational shutdown that would kill 850 million people. The document is a hoax. But here's what isn't: we still don't understand what gravity actually is. Einstein described how it behaves, not what causes it. The graviton has never been detected. And for 70 years, anti-gravity research has been classified at levels above Top Secret.
Season 7 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did The Why Files Season 7 premiere?
The Why Files Season 7 premiered on January 9, 2026.
How many episodes are in The Why Files Season 7?
The Why Files Season 7 has 4 episodes.
What is the first episode of The Why Files Season 7?
The season opens with Season 7 Episode 1, "Witnesses With Proof: Calls from the Dead, Memory Transplants, Children Who Wait". It aired on January 9, 2026.
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