

CZM Rewind: Part One: The Last Days of L. Ron Hubbard
4 snips Sep 10, 2024
Michael Swaim, a creative historian, and Abe Epperson, a speaker exploring significant figures, dive into the eccentricity of L. Ron Hubbard's final days. They discuss his bizarre habits, controversial tactics against critics, and his unorthodox aspirations for space exploration. The duo balances humor and serious topics, touching on the absurdity of Hubbard's legacy and the Church of Scientology's dark manipulative strategies. Their lively banter and critical insights also reveal the complexities of Hubbard’s influence on Clearwater and beyond.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Eccentricities of L. Ron Hubbard
03:17 • 9min
Operation Normandie: Hubbard's Underhanded Tactics
12:04 • 14min
Bagels and Banter
26:14 • 5min
The Dark Tactics of Scientology
31:11 • 16min
Exploring Hubbard's Space Aspirations and Advertisements
46:51 • 4min
Celebrity Antics and Scientology Secrets
50:24 • 8min
Hubbard's Legacy in Clearwater
58:41 • 9min