Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Boy Scouts are a Bastard
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Nov 4, 2021 
Matt Lieb, a comedian and podcaster, joins to unpack the murky history of the Boy Scouts of America. The conversation dives into the shocking legacy of abuse and the organization's failure to protect children, highlighting the infamous P-files. They discuss the negligence of leadership, including a Scoutmaster reinstated despite serious allegations, and the challenges faced by victims seeking justice. Amid these dark revelations, there's also humor and personal anecdotes, creating a compelling contrast to the grim topics at hand.
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Personal Experience with Boy Scouts' Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance
- Robert Evans recounts a pivotal moment when a fellow Academic Decathlon teammate confided in him about being gay.
- This revelation, coupled with the teammate's fear of being outed from the Boy Scouts, prompted Evans to critically examine the organization's values.
Early BSA Monitoring
- The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) established an "ineligible volunteer file system" in 1919, later including "perversion files" (P-files).
- These files documented scout leaders deemed unsuitable, including those accused or convicted of child molestation.
The Case of Stephen Field
- Stephen Field, a Southern California troop leader, was investigated by the BSA in 1971 for sexual abuse.
- Despite failing a lie detector test, Field continued involvement with Boy Scout troops for 17 years, engaging in inappropriate behavior.