Based in San Antonio, Texas, Theories of the Third Kind is a collaborative podcast production led by Aaron Swift, Dan Sunn, and Hansen. The trio examines high strangeness through a research-heavy lens, balancing technical documentation with conversational skepticism. They utilize a listener-driven model by incorporating fan voicemails via their dedicated hotline for episodes like the Ghost Stories series. Their programming regularly features deep dives into government archives and historical anomalies, exemplified by the Epstein Files Explained project which analyzed millions of declassified documents. A mainstay of their weekly schedule is the Theories Thursday format, which presents dense investigative topics alongside eccentric interludes like their recurring food tasting segments. Known for their focus on transparency, the group transitioned to a video-first approach on YouTube and Spotify to better display photographic evidence. Their recent examination of the Dead Internet Theory demonstrates their focus on digital age mysteries and the impact of emerging technologies on modern society.