Behind the Bastards

The July 4th Terrible Right Wing Novel Spectacular

Jul 2, 2024
Hosts discuss cult leaders, admiring John Waters, and quiz on Gen Z. Novel 'Operation Night Watch' by financial advisor Al Jones features racist themes. Backstories, crimes, and critique of writing style in a thrilling narrative. Intense scenes of injuries, emergency care, Cuban cigars, military hypocrisy, and Oval Office tensions. Plot developments include true crime podcasts and upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
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ANECDOTE

Self-Published Novel

  • Robert's old boss, Al Jones, self-published a novel.
  • He gave copies to clients during financial advising meetings at Texas Roadhouse.
INSIGHT

Vanity Press Suspicion

  • Operation Night Watch, published in 1997, was likely self-published through a vanity press.
  • The publisher, N.A.J. Publishing Group, may be connected to Al Jones.
ANECDOTE

Texas Roadhouse Meetings

  • Robert worked as Al Jones' secretary, attending weekly meetings at Texas Roadhouse.
  • Al Jones would pitch split annuities to elderly people during these dinners.
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