Behind the Bastards

Part One: Stockton Rush: Inventor of the Deathsub

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Jun 27, 2023
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INSIGHT

Stockton Rush As Central Villain

  • Stockton Rush emerges as the primary villain in the OceanGate story due to his direct role and reckless priorities.
  • The hosts argue his decisions increased risk and contributed uniquely to the tragedy.
INSIGHT

Wealth, Legacy And Entitlement

  • Rush inherited multigenerational wealth tied to slavery and oil, shaping his worldview and access.
  • The hosts link family legacy and privilege to his entitlement and risk-taking.
ANECDOTE

Early Astronaut Obsession

  • As a teen Rush pursued astronaut dreams and met Apollo astronaut Pete Conrad through his parents' connections.
  • That early encouragement pushed him into aviation and aerospace studies at Princeton.
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