The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

The Sex-Cult “Antichrist” Who Rocketed Us to Space (part 1)

Mar 12, 2024
Guest Jack Parsons, a devil-worshiping FBI rat and rocket scientist, led a sex cult with L. Ron Hubbard. Podcast explores his childhood, rocket experiments, and involvement in JPL. It delves into his interest in the occult, charismatic cult leader persona, and tragic turn of events.
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