What if one of the most famous musicians in the world died in the 1960s and the public never realised? For decades a corner of the conspirasphere has insisted that Paul McCartney didn’t survive the height of The Beatles. According to the story he died in a car crash in 1966 and was quietly replaced by a look-alike. A man some believers claim was called Billy Shears. It sounds ridiculous. And yet the theory has refused to die. 

In this brand new 14 part Deep Dive we take the most detailed modern version of the claim, Billy’s Back, an abridged version of The Memoirs of Billy Shears, and use it as a springboard to investigate the whole thing properly. 

We go through the claims piece by piece. The supposed clues in album artwork, lyrics and interviews. The timeline the theory relies on. The people who helped spread it in the first place. And some of the modern voices in the conspirasphere who still promote it today. 

Along the way we also dig into where the story actually came from and how a rumour from the late 60s managed to evolve into a fully fledged conspiracy theory that still circulates today.

Webpage for photos referenced in the series > https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/paul-is-dead

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Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

Join us to discover where the truth… lies.

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Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (10/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

Hello Initiates…

This is the story of how an online “truth-telling doctor” became a regulatory case study in professional collapse.

In this four-part, seven-hour investigative series, Some Dare Call It Conspiracy examines the rise and fall of Dr David Cartland — a GP who built a massive following during the COVID era by positioning himself as a whistleblower fighting corruption, censorship, and medical tyranny.

But behind the viral clips and anti-establishment rhetoric, a different pattern was unfolding.

A Medical Practitioners Tribunal found proved that Cartland engaged in years-long harassment of fellow doctors, encouraged his followers to target individuals, posted abusive and discriminatory content, and demonstrated dishonesty in relation to COVID exemption documentation  

The result: erasure from the medical register.

Across this series, we break down:

The construction of the “persecuted doctor” persona

The mechanics of online pile-ons and audience capture

The tribunal evidence — in detail

The psychology of grievance influencers

Why supporters stayed loyal despite mounting red flags

How internet outrage can spiral into real-world consequences


This isn’t just about one man.

It’s about what happens when identity, ideology, and audience collide.

Join us and discover where the truth lies. 


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Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

Join us to discover where the truth… lies.

Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

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The Downfall Of Dr David Cartland 1/4

Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (9/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (8/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

What if one of the most famous musicians in the world died in the 1960s and the public never realised? For decades a corner of the conspirasphere has insisted that Paul McCartney didn’t survive the height of The Beatles. According to the story he died in a car crash in 1966 and was quietly replaced by a look-alike. A man some believers claim was called Billy Shears. It sounds ridiculous. And yet the theory has refused to die. 

In this brand new 14 part Deep Dive we take the most detailed modern version of the claim, Billy’s Back, an abridged version of The Memoirs of Billy Shears, and use it as a springboard to investigate the whole thing properly. 

We go through the claims piece by piece. The supposed clues in album artwork, lyrics and interviews. The timeline the theory relies on. The people who helped spread it in the first place. And some of the modern voices in the conspirasphere who still promote it today. 

Along the way we also dig into where the story actually came from and how a rumour from the late 60s managed to evolve into a fully fledged conspiracy theory that still circulates today.

Webpage for photos referenced in the series > https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/paul-is-dead

Join us on Patreon to hear the full series right now 
https://www.Patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

Join us to discover where the truth… lies.

Website: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy

Twitter/X: https://x.com/somedarepodcast
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/somedarepodcast.bsky.social
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Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (7/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

Deep Dive • Paul Is Dead!? (6/14) Was McCartney Replaced? [Full Series On PATREON]

After nearly 20 yrs exploring the world of Conspiracy Culture, Brent Lee and Neil Sanders are taking their guests and listeners on a guided tour of the Rabbit Hole. Our mission? To discover where... the truth lies. 👁 Brent Lee was a believer in a Grand Conspiracy for 15 years and now devotes his time helping people understand why we believe Conspiracy Theories. Neil Sanders is the author of "Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own" a 2 vol series on MKUltra, Mind Control, Mass Manipulation and Perception Management - Also "Now's The Only Thing That's Real" a re-examination of the Charles Manson Case

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