Topic: Egress Industries

The guests provide an update on the Egress Industries mystery, a rabbit hole involving strange phone numbers found on "dream flyers." They reveal that the entity behind Egress eventually demanded they turn against fellow researcher Bob Hicks as a "loyalty test." After refusing to comply, the communication ceased, and the mysterious phone numbers were deactivated, leaving the selection process and the true nature of the organization unresolved.

A comprehensive breakdown of the Egress Industries saga details how Steve found "dream flyers" on Reddit and contacted a burner number, leading to cryptic voicemails and Crowley quotes. The entity demonstrated impossible knowledge of the hosts' personal lives and acquaintances, leading to speculation that it was either a sophisticated hoax by Bob Hicks or an Alternate Reality Game (ARG). Comparisons are drawn to Cicada 3301 and shady corporations seeking specific psychological profiles.