The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

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

Mar 12, 2024
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Jack Parsons
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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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Early Life and Rocket Experiments of a Brilliant Scientist
02:13 • 7min
3
The Genesis and Chaos of JPL's Early Days
09:36 • 2min
4
The Intriguing Life of Jack Parsons
11:59 • 8min
5
Exploring the Rise and Fall of a Charismatic Cult Leader
19:37 • 2min