The Secret Lives of Research Primates

What really happens on an island full of research monkeys? Caroline and Meredith dig into the strange story of Morgan Island, a 4,489-acre spot off the South Carolina coast that’s home to more than 1,400 rhesus macaques. Relocated from Puerto Rico in 1979 during a herpes virus outbreak, the colony’s history reveals a complicated partnership between government agencies and research facilities that still sparks curiosity today.

From there, the sisters tumble down a conspiracy rabbit hole. They unpack internet legends like the claim that Finland is a made-up country, the bizarre “Katy Perry is JonBenét Ramsey” theory, and the enduring mysteries of Denver Airport—murals, tunnels, Masonic symbols, and the infamous red-eyed “Bluecifer” statue that actually killed its creator.

Along the way, they mix personal stories, sisterly banter, and a healthy dose of skepticism—while also plotting their own conspiracy about underground monkey bunkers.

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