Behind the Bastards CZM Rewind: Part Two: The Last Days of L. Ron Hubbard
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Sep 12, 2024 
Michael Swaim, known for his sharp insights on pop culture, and Abe Epperson, a talent in storytelling, dive into the chaotic last days of L. Ron Hubbard. They dissect Hubbard's eccentric ambitions in filmmaking, with humorous critiques of projects like 'Revolt in the Stars.' The conversation highlights the absurdity of his life, his isolated routines, and the bizarre creativity within the Church of Scientology. Light-hearted banter pairs with insights into cult dynamics, painting a surreal portrait of Hubbard's unhinged legacy.
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Hubbard's Nobel Aspirations
- L. Ron Hubbard, convinced he deserved a Nobel Prize for his Purification Rundown, authorized unlimited funds to secure it.
- He didn't win, but Robert Evans joked he'd use a Nobel Prize as a crack pipe.
Revolt in the Stars
- After the FBI crackdown, Hubbard hid in Nevada, relying on child messengers.
- He developed the film "Revolt in the Stars," based on Scientology's OT3 materials, which he claimed would be fatal to non-Scientologists.
Revolt in the Stars Plot
- Hubbard's "Revolt in the Stars" screenplay featured a two-dimensional villain, Xenu, and ended with him imprisoned in a volcano.
- John Travolta reportedly wants to make this film, leading to speculation about his motives.