Behind the Bastards Part Three: How Heinrich Himmler Went From Nerdy Boy To Master of the SS
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Sep 9, 2025 Join comedian and political commentator Jason Petty as he delves into the eerie transformation of Heinrich Himmler from a nerdy boy to the SS's master. The discussion highlights Himmler's fascination with the German occult and how fantasy intertwined with his radical ideologies. They also touch on his complex relationships, particularly with Marga Seagroth, revealing troubling views on women and race. Humorous comparisons to modern absurdities keep the conversation engaging, showcasing the often bizarre intersections of history and identity.
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Middle-Class Boredom Fueled Mythmaking
- Guido von List and Himmler shared similar middle-class backgrounds that enabled idle fantasy and myth-making.
- That boredom-plus-privilege mixture helped fuel Volkisch mysticism and later extremist politics.
Filling Historical Gaps With Invention
- List invented details of Norse paganism to fill gaps in historical knowledge and sell a coherent narrative.
- Himmler and others consumed these inventions as literal history, not fiction.
Myths Became Political Weapons
- List created the fictional Armanen priests to explain German victories as supernatural rather than complex history.
- That creative mythmaking became political ammunition for Volkisch nationalism.
