

From The Vault: Jack Parsons
Nov 9, 2023
Renegade rocket scientist Jack Parsons is the focus of this episode. From his early life and interests in chemistry and rockets to his addiction and complicated personal life, Parsons lived an unconventional life. The hosts discuss his moral stances, libertarian beliefs, and the controversy surrounding his dangerous experimentation with rockets and the occult. They express their fascination with his eccentricity and hint at future episodes featuring other intriguing individuals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction and Background on Jack Parsons
01:43 • 3min
Early life and interests
04:39 • 12min
Rocketry, Addiction, and a Complicated Personal Life
16:38 • 27min
The Unconventional Life of Jack Parsons
43:22 • 16min
Discussing an Eccentric Person's Destructive Tendencies and Future Episodes
59:19 • 3min