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Feb 6, 2025 • 2h 20min
Native American Answers Every Question You’re Afraid To Ask
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Yo! Dr. Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, visits the tent for an expansive conversation about Native American history, culture, and spirituality. From explaining the complex origins of the Ojibwe people and their encounters with French colonizers to sharing intimate details about naming ceremonies, spiritual fasting, and traditional medicinal practices, Dr. Treuer provides insight into Native American life. He tackles challenging topics like reservation life, cultural stereotypes, and the real story behind historical tragedies, while celebrating the richness and resilience of Ojibwe traditions. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMP:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Meet Dr. Anton Truer
3:52 Ojibwe Culture
7:14 Anton’s Mother Inspiring Him
11:40 Cultural Dominance In Workplace
14:50 History of The Word “Indian”
21:19 “Inuit” vs “Eskimo”
24:00 Origins of Ojibwe
35:51 Importance of Understanding History
38:12 French Colonization of Ojibwe
47:30 Ojibwe Conflicts
55:34 Treaties vs War
58:07 Spiritual Aspect of Ojibwe
1:05:14 The Ojibwe Conversion to Catholicism
1:07:51 Ojibwe Cultural Practices
1:20:40 Importance of Guidance
1:26:51 Naming Ceremonies + Spiritual Fasting
1:41:16 Ojibwe Funerals
1:44:41 Medicinal Practices of Ojibwe
1:49:54 Would You Want To Be a Native
1:53:12 Were Natives Were Savages
1:55:24 Blankets Killing Natives
1:57:39 Washington Redskins
2:02:58 Reservation LIfe
2:11:21 Casinos
2:14:39 Substance Abuse on Reservations
1:16:53 Check Out Dr. Truer’s Work
2:18:46 Ojibwe Good-bye
2:19:04 Today In History

Feb 4, 2025 • 2h 59min
Ancient Computer Program Found in Inca Temple & More Evidence Of Lost Civilization | Dan Richards
Dan Richards aka @DeDunking explains the Ancient Computer Program Found in Inca Temple & More Evidence Of Lost Civilization. From examining controversial theories about the Giza pyramids and ancient vase technology to investigating megalithic construction methods at Sacsayhuamán and Baalbek, we dive deep into the evidence behind lost technological capabilities. Was the Oracle of Delphi's power linked to natural phenomena? Did the Incas develop a sophisticated binary code? Dan shares his research on these questions and more, including new perspectives on the Great Flood narratives, the mysterious Sea Peoples, and the hotly debated Younger Dryas impact theory. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMP:
0:00 Intro
7:50 Construction of Pyramids
10:38 Giza Chemical Power Plant Theory
13:18 The Vase Project
19:21 Scholarly View on Vases
22:00 What Was Inside Vases?
23:03 The Ark of The Covenant + Ancient Technology
36:23 Incan Computer Code
41:33 Ancient Hydraulic Water Jumps
44:30 Hidden Meanings of Language
48:23 Megalithic Metal Clamps
52:00 Cross Cultural Connections + Easter Island
58:50 Vapors at Oracle of Delphi + The Axis Mundi
1:05:52 Ancient Iron Smelting
1:22:15 Loss of Skills Over Time
1:26:13 The Great Flood
1:32:25 Origins of Agriculture + Lost Moabite Civilization
1:39:22 Evolutionary Theory of The Stomach
1:41:44 Problems of Modern Archeology + Sea People
1:49:22 Classifying Homo Sapiens
1:51:29 Lost City of Atlantis
2:04:44 Cargo Cults + Drift of Human DNA
2:18:51 The Stone Nubs
2:17:22 The Younger Dryas Impact
2:24:46 Connections In Flood Stories
2:27:26 Life After The Flood
2:29:01 Sacsayhuamán Stones
2:34:55 Ancient Tunnels
2:39:28 Challenging Archeologists
2:48:00 Baalbek
2:58:20 Check Out Dan’s YouTube

Jan 30, 2025 • 2h 14min
Historian on Why Church Really Banned Galileo & Were The Dark Ages Bad?
Wassup y'all! Yale Professor and astronomer Ivano Dal Prete returns to the tent for a fascinating journey through history—from testing 700-year-old bookmarks made of salami to uncovering the real story behind the Church's ban of Galileo and Copernicus. Through his extensive research in historical archives, Dal Prete reveals surprising truths about the complex relationship between science and religion in the Renaissance. What actually drove the conflict between Galileo and the Church? Why were Copernicus's writings really condemned? And how did Napoleon's arrival change everything? Join us as we separate historical fact from fiction and break down how geological discoveries challenged traditional biblical interpretations. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:13 1300’s Salami Bookmark + Ancient Taste Test
3:58 Recreating Alchemy
7:23 Dal Prete’s Debunking Career
13:53 The Invention of Flat Earth
20:00 The Church’s Conflict With Science
26:19 Debunking The Creation Story
35:44 The Young Earth Debate + Leonardo Da Vinci
47:24 Who Had Access To These Texts? + Aristotle
53:55 Do Aristotle's Theories Hold Credence?
58:46 Advancement of Geology
1:05:18 Science In Religion + Copernicus & Galileo
1:10:09 Why Go Against The Pope?
1:12:40 Was The Church Threatened?
1:16:35 Why Condemn Copernicanism?
1:20:07 Galileo's House Arrest
1:23:33 Galileo’s Family
1:25:25 Public Defense For Galileo + Copernicus Writings
1:32:18 Nicolaus Steno + Center of The Earth
1:36:06 Fossils From The Great Flood
1:48:23 Arrival of Napoleon
1:51:45 Why Did The Church Reject Scientific Advancement?
2:00:16 Advancement of Research
2:12:36 Sign Up For Today In History

Jan 28, 2025 • 2h 21min
Alien Science: UFO Encounters Precognitive Dreams, Telepathy Tapes | Kelly Chase & Jay King
Yo! Kelly Chase and Jay King of the Cosmosis Institute visit the tent to explore the fascinating intersection between consciousness and UFO encounters. From Kelly's life-altering experiences with unexplained phenomena to Jay's research into consciousness and telepathy, they unpack how traumatic events might open doorways to extraordinary encounters. The conversation spans from documented UFO sightings and remote viewing experiments to the deeper questions about human consciousness, near-death experiences, and the nature of reality itself. Are UFO encounters purely physical, or is there something more happening in the realm of consciousness? We're diving deep into these questions and more. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMP:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Creation of Cosmosis
4:12 Kelly’s Life Changing Experience
10:26 Kelly’s First UFO Encounter
12:14 Intense Consciousness Shift
21:34 Higher Awareness + Mushrooms + NDE
26:45 Trauma’s Connection to Experiences
34:32 Benevolent Entity
36:04 Choosing The UFOlogy Path
39:33 Revelations About The Future
42:04 Visions of DNA Strands + Upsight
51:19 What Was On The DNA
56:11 Connection Between Experiences + Courtney’s Story
1:06:53 Precognition + Telepathy Tapes
1:14:38 Elizabeth Krohn Story
1:18:05 Religious Aspects In Encounters
1:28:07 The Concept of Telepathy vs Physical Aliens
1:30:54 Trauma of Abductees
1:38:19 Fear of Encounters
1:43:45 Kelly and Jays Theory of Consciousness
1:50:43 Pendulum Institute + Remote Viewing
1:59:12 Placebo Effect
2:04:28 New Jersey Drones
2:18:57 Kelly & Jays Work

Jan 23, 2025 • 2h 41min
NYPD Demonologist: "The Boy Climbed the Wall Backwards" | Ralph Sarchie
Former NYPD Sergeant and renowned demonologist Ralph Sarchie visits the tent to share his most chilling paranormal investigations. From working with Ed and Lorraine Warren on a seven-time exorcism case to encountering a man climbing walls, Sarchie details his 40+ years battling demonic forces. He explains the difference between possession and mental illness, reveals the hierarchy of demons, and shares his experiences with cursed objects, Santeria, and unexplained phenomena on the set of 'Deliver Us from Evil.' WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
02:37 Ralphs Background
04:13 Ed and Lorraine Warren
08:23 First Demonic Experience
12:23 Witnessing Ghost Rods
15:17 Flickering LIghts
18:56 Solemn Exorcism vs Local Exorcism
20:54 7x Exorcised Woman With Ed & Lorraine Warren + Tiny Home
29:01 Hierarchy of Demons
31:09 Preparation For Exorcism
34:47 Process of The Exorcism
42:49 Exorcism Becomes Violent
45:00 Mental Illness vs Possession
50:45 The Final Moments of The Exorcism
54:00 Aftermath of The Invitation to Possession Case
55:35 Wartrace TN Case + Investigating With EVP
1:04:42 Local Exorcism Process
1:08:14 Virginia Case + Spirit Disconnecting Engine
1:19:26 Drawing Spirits + Satanism
1:25:10 New York’s Connection to the Demonic
1:27:20 Man Climbing Walls
1:28:45 The Real ‘Exorcist’ Case
1:30:35 Ralph’s Personal Miracle
1:32:40 Knowing The Name of The Demon
1:34:47 Ouija Board + Fake Rituals
1:36:15 Evil Spirits Within Different Cultures
1:38:30 Santeria + Voodoo
1:42:18 Rituals Curses + Satanic Families
1:45:25 Injuries + Deaths In Exorcism
1:39:09 The Mob Using Spells
1:49:21 Are All Ghosts Demonic? + Elemental Spirits
1:51:00 Animals Possession + Contact Objects
1:51:35 Cursed Items
1:56:35 Being Attacked By Demon
1:59:48 Strange Things on Set of Deliver Us From Evil
2:03:50 Werewolf Case
2:09:23 What To Do If You Have Suspicions
2:11:51 Can Other Religions Exercise Demons
2:12:23 Important Devotion Objects
2:13:40 Alien Encounter Story + Aliens Or Demons?
2:17:35 CE-5 Encounters
2:19:30 George Washington’s Apparition of Mary
2:23:25 Psychedelics Role In Religion
2:27:50 Claudia's Case
2:33:32 Ralph’s Work Today + Recent Encounter
2:34:55 One Last Story - Garden Gnomes

Jan 22, 2025 • 53min
Did Mary Appear to 100,000 People? Fatima Myths & Mysteries Explained
FATIMA! In 1917, three Portuguese children claimed to witness the Virgin Mary six times, sparking one of Catholicism's most famous miracles. This episode of Religion Camp investigates the Apparition of Fatima - from the mysterious prophecies and the dancing sun phenomenon witnessed by 70,000 people, to the controversial Third Secret that wasn't revealed until 2000. Was it mass hysteria, a divine miracle, or something else entirely? We're examining the evidence, historical context, and lasting impact of this extraordinary event that changed the Catholic Church forever. Welcome to Religion CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:40 The Origins of Fatima
6:24 The First Apparition
16:53 The Second Apparition
18:56 The Third Apparition + 3 Secrets
26:49 Revelation of The 3rd Secret
31:31 The Fourth Apparition + Getting Kidnapped 37:32 The Fifth Apparition
39:38 The Miracle of The Sun
45:38 Pope’s Recognition of Fatima
47:17 Lucia’s Death + Final Thoughts

Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 53min
Ancient Rome Expert on Jesus Death, Early Christianity , & Rise of Gladiators
Dr. Michael Taylor, Professor of Ancient Roman History at University at Albany, visits the tent to unpack the historical reality of early Christianity's spread through the Empire, and the spectacular rise of gladiatorial combat. From separating historical fact from religious tradition to understanding how the Romans viewed early Christians, Dr. Taylor brings his expertise to some of history's most debated topics. Want to know what really happened in ancient Rome and how Christianity transformed from a small Jewish movement to the Empire's official religion? Pack your bags—we're headed to ancient Rome. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMP:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Welcome Dr. Taylor
2:48 The Timeline of Roman Empire
5:53 Ancient War Elephants
10:23 Movement of Roman Empire
14:10 Roman Annexation
16:41 Political Role In Annexation
22:54 Technology In Rome
30:17 Christianity In Rome
37:04 History of Crucifixion + Persecution
46:16 Mystery Cults In Rome
1:02:14 Constantines Apparition
1:03:54 Spread of Christianity + Nag Hammadi Library
1:09:50 The Trinity + The Gospels + Nicaea
1:17:51 Pax Romana
1:25:35 Gladiator Games + Construction of Colosseum
1:34:45 Colosseum Games
1:37:38 Who Were the Gladiators?
1:43:14 Most Famous Gladiator + Spartacus
1:46:11 Lead Up To The Fall of Rome
1:51:17 Check Out Dr. Turner’s Book

Jan 19, 2025 • 50min
God & Psychedelics: DMT, Soma, Ayahuasca, Kykeon
PSYCHEDELICS & RELIGION! From ancient shamanic rituals to the Native American Church, psychedelics have played a fascinating role in spiritual practices throughout history. In this episode of Religion Camp, we explore the profound connection between entheogens and religious experiences across cultures. We'll dive into the mysteries of sacred plants, from the Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece to modern scientific research on mystical experiences. Ever wondered why so many religions share similar visionary experiences? Pack your bags—we're going on a mind-expanding journey! Welcome to CAMP! 🏕️
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
1:01 Origins of Psychedelics In Religion
2:37 Moses and The Burning Bush
6:55 DMT + Toad Venom Ritual
14:42 The Aztecs + Peyote + Psilocybe Mexicana
21:49 Soma
30:08 San Pedro Cactus
35:49 The Oracle of Delphi
40:33 The Elusinian Mysteris + Kykeon

Jan 16, 2025 • 2h 32min
Evolution Expert: Meeting Aliens, Telepathy, Time Travel | Dr. Michael Masters
Dr. Michael Masters, Anthropology Professor and author of groundbreaking books "Identified Flying Objects," "The Extratempestrial Model," and "Revelation," joins us in the tent to explore a provocative hypothesis: Could UFOs and "aliens" actually be humans from the future? With his expertise in biological anthropology, human evolution, and the UFO phenomenon, Dr. Masters presents a multidisciplinary scientific approach to this intriguing question. From examining long-term biological and cultural trends in human evolution to analyzing well-documented cases of alleged alien encounters, we delve into the fascinating possibility that our distant descendants might be using time travel to study their own evolutionary past. WELCOME TO CAMP!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Aliens In Academia
5:07 Origins of The Extratempestrial Model
9:46 Michaels Dad’s Encounter
14:28 “Downloads” From Entities + Precognitions
23:32 Balancing Science w/ Personal Encounters
25:22 Witnessing 5 UFO’s
29:54 Pre-cognizing Wifes Wreck
34:42 Telepathic Encounters w/ Entities
46:21 Memories Being Implanted In Brain
1:02:42 Why He Would Go Through It Again
1:07:03 The Law of One
1:15:56 Are The Entities Demons & Angels?
1:19:36 UFO’s Connection To Religion
1:34:18 Recent Interactions w/ Entities
1:36:51 Asking Entities About Death
1:44:41 Application of Impossible Things
1:47:15 Purpose of Life
1:51:51 Realm of The Afterlife
1:52:56 Asking Eric About Encounter
1:57:18 Connecting Extratempestrial To Encounters
2:00:05 Evolution of Humans Into Aliens
2:13:16 Aliens Obsession With Sperm
2:19:95 UFO’s In Ancient Texts
2:21:04 Alien Time Travel Theory + Black Aliens

Jan 15, 2025 • 2h 13min
Launching Herbal Esctasy in the United States...with the CIA?!
Shaahin Cheyene is an award winning entrepreneur, writer and filmmaker who invented and sold an herbal supplement in the 90's rave scene that netted him hundreds of millions of dollars as a teenager. Today, he's in the tent to tell us about how he started his business, the opposition he faced from some of the countries biggest corporations trying to put him out of business and ALL the crazy stories he experienced along the way. WELCOME TO CAMP!
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TIMECODES
0:00 Intro
1:14 Shaahin’s Early Life
7:20 Shaahin Meets His Mentor
12:25 Going To Raves
16:58 Cooking First Batch + Making First Sale
21:36 Why Use Herbs and Vitamins?
25:52 Positive and Negatives of Ephedra
31:56 Starting The Business
34:22 Touring With Red Hot Chili Peppers
35:40 Realizing The Magnitude of His Business
39:53 How Shaahin Made First 100k
44:28 Bringing Salvia To America
52:21 CIA Salvia Operation
54:45 Salvia With Terrence McKenna
1:00:28 Getting Stolen From + No Accountant
1:04:07 Dumbest Purchases + Reconnecting w/ Parents
1:06:10 Relationships With Women + Ride or Die
1:08:50 Most Money Made In a Year
1:09:40 Empire Begins To Crumble
1:13:13 Leaving Herbal E + Shaahin’s Mentor Today
1:15:38 The Cult of Herbal E
1:19:17 The Bodhi Tree + Dating Cult Goddess
1:25:56 The Law of Attraction
1:33:47 Commonality Between Fame
1:35:23 Being Threatened By Japanese Gang
1:41:09 Shaahin’s Belief On God + Ayahuasca Trip
1:51:32 First Time At Burning Man
1:52:18 Making The First Vape
1:54:29 Ed Hardy Parties
1:56:30 Starting Selling on Amazon
2:07:41 Joy of Having a Kid
2:11:14 Check Out Shaahin’s Work