Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Creators & Guests

Matt Frederick is a Lead Executive Producer with the iHeartPodcast Network. He is the co-creator and a co-host of the podcast and video series Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know, the co-creator of 13 Days of Halloween and the host of Monster: The Zodiac Killer. Matt produces shows for iHeartRadio partners such as: TenderfootTV, Grim & Mild, Blumhouse Television, Protozoa Pictures and many more.

Ben Bowlin is a writer, actor, and producer. He won numerous awards for writing and onstage performance. Currently, he is an Executive Producer at How Stuff Works and host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Podcast.

Noel Brown is a podcaster, musician, and filmmaker living in Atlanta, Georgia. While studying film production, Brown became the youngest reporter for Georgia’s NPR affiliate where he produced radio features on everything from local and state politics to the nuclear industry. His documentary on the Georgia Guidestones, a mysterious granite monument engraved with a list of commandments for establishing a new world order, won the award for best documentary short at the Atlanta Film Festival.

Rob Reiner is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. He first came to national prominence with the role of "Meathead" on All in the Family, a role that earned him two Emmy Awards.

David de Jong is an author.

Jonathan M. Katz is a journalist and author.

Payne Lindsey is a director, documentary filmmaker, and podcast host known for Up and Vanished, as well as Atlanta Monster. He has become a key figure in the investigative journalism field and podcasting is his primary medium. Payne Lindsey continues to establish himself in the podcasting industry and work on new and exciting projects.

Tim Harford is an economist and journalist.

Maggie Freleng is an investigative journalist based in New York City focusing on mental health, social issues, gender and sexuality.

Scott Benjamin is a senior editor at HowStuffWorks.com and co-host of the CarStuff podcast where you'll discover that he knows just about everything there is to know about automobiles -- past, present and future. He's also pretty crazy about motorcycles and boats and trains and airplanes and ... well, you get the idea. Before coming to HowStuffWorks.com, Scott lived in "The Motor City" (Detroit, Mich.) for nearly 25 years and he had more than 10 years of work experience in the auto industry. That influence somehow made him think he could restore a classic car in his own garage -- a never-ending process that you'll occasionally hear about in the podcast. And when he's not in the driver's seat, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, reading true-crime books, attempting home repair and improvement projects and continuing his search for the world's best pizza.

Brent is a producer, researcher, speaker, and a co-host of the Hysteria 51 podcast. Hysteria 51 and Brent have been featured in AlienCon, HuffPost, Podcast Movement, KC Paracon, Planet ComiCon, and Discover Pods as well as being picked by POPSUGAR and UPROXX as one of the best conspiracy-theory podcasts in the field. He is currently working on his first book on the subject of UFOs and their impact on modern society.

Jon Walczak is a journalist and host of Missing in Alaska Podcast.

Jonathan Strickland has always loved technology. He started at HowStuffWorks as a staff writer but quickly transitioned into his role as senior writer for the electronics and computer channels.

Rasha Pecoraro is an American podcaster, plus-size model, actor, VoiceOver Artist, and former reality TV Star.

Garrett Graff is a journalist and author.

Gabe Lenners is a media personality, producer and journalist.Gabe is best known for his work on Radio Disney Country, Radio Disney, ABC News and CMT.‍Early on in his career, he helped launch Radio Disney Country. He went on to produce and host over 50 episodes of the "Radio Disney Country Close Up with Gabe Lenners" series, which was seen and heard by millions of people on-air and online throughout The Walt Disney Company. The multi-platform content highlighted "the grind" and lesser-known stories about artists breaking onto the Nashville scene.Gabe has covered Coachella, Stagecoach Festival and the People's Choice Awards for Good Morning America. He has reported on the country music industry for CMT's "Hot 20" and interviewed the biggest names in Hollywood for the Television Academy on the Primetime Emmys red carpet. Gabe also hosted for Disney+ at D23 in Anaheim, The Grammy Museum's "Spotlight Saturdays" series, ABC's "On Location," NAACP Image Awards and "The List" TV series.‍He has partnered with brands like the X Games and Netflix on his digital series, "On the Go with Gabe." Geared towards aspiring storytellers/creators, the content documents Gabe's journey in LA and beyond, highlighting interesting people he meets and lessons he learns along the way.In late 2023, Gabe launched Lenners Entertainment, LLC. He and his team are currently in production on their first project with an academy award-winning production company. By creating his own imprint, Gabe hopes to not only develop impactful and story-driven content but use his passion for mentorship to help the next generation of storytellers.

David Gborie is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and all-around thorough type dude based out of Los Angeles, California. He’s appeared on MTV, Showtime, Viceland, NFL Network, Trutv, and was named one of Comedy Central’s top Comics to watch in 2015. He’s also a co-host of the wildly popular All Fantasy Everything podcast as well as the newer hit Shinin’ With Sam and Dave. He’s written for Comedy Central, Fusion, and the ESPY awards, all of which he thinks is pretty good for a dude who used to get 4lokos on credit at the liquor store (shoutout to Randy at Tabor Liquors). David was going to try to explain his comedy using words like “fearless” and “daring” and “new” but then he remembered he thinks that’s corny and refused to go out like that. He does want you to know that he’s a proud son of a hard working Sierra Leonean, his mother, and he reps Colorado real heavy and he’s never called the cops.

Garrett M. Graff is a journalist, historian, and author. He is a contributing editor at WIRED Magazine and Longreads, covering cybersecurity, national security, and federal law enforcement. He is also the director of Cyber Initiatives at The Aspen Institute. He appears on CNN to discuss the FBI and national security matters.Previously, Graff was an editor of Politico Magazine, editor-in-chief of Washingtonian magazine, and a Journalism instructor at Georgetown University.Graff has written seven nonfiction books about American history.Graff received his B.A. in History from Harvard University.

Langston Kerman is a versatile comedian, actor, and writer known for his intelligent humor and charismatic performances. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Kerman gained recognition through his stand-up comedy and his role on the hit television series "Insecure," where he played the character Jared. He has also appeared in shows like "High Maintenance" and "The Boys," showcasing his range as an actor. In addition to his on-screen work, Kerman has written for several television series, including "The Rundown with Robin Thede" and "South Side." His comedy often addresses social and cultural topics with wit and insight, earning him a growing fanbase. Kerman continues to perform stand-up comedy and work on various television and film projects.