Profiles In Eccentricity

This week Johnboy gets into the juicy, violent saga of the leftwing militant group that abducted a wealthy heiress that was groomed - or just convinced - to join their dysfunctional revolutionary struggle as the world watched, befuddled!

This podcast delves into the bizarre beliefs and cult-like following of Alfred Lawson, a unique individual with unconventional perspectives on science and society. From his peculiar theories on longevity and posture to his grandiose ideas for transforming the financial system, Lawson's legacy is filled with humor, controversy, and manipulation. The hosts provide a lighthearted yet insightful analysis of Lawson's life, legacy, and impact on those around him.

Alfred Lawson, a man of many talents, baseball player turned aviator, creates controversy. From his baseball journey to his visionary concept of a flying machine, Lawson's eccentricities shine. Join him on daring flight adventures, financial turbulence, and his quest to revolutionize plane design with lavish features. Explore faith and betrayal, setting the stage for part two of this intriguing story.

This week, a preview of what you might find on our Patreon: Matt brings the story of the Greatest Western Outlaw, some dull yahoo, and John introduces his plan to get Johnny Depp's Veleno guitar.

In this episode Aaron and John bring the Unabomber's saga to a close, discussing the bombing campaign, the iconic sketch and legendary manifesto in addition to Ted's acrimonious relationship with family, women, neighbors and dogs!

In this episode Aaron and John tag team exploring the origins of the man who created a decades long campaign of terror in the U.S., the investigation of which cost more than all serial killers combined.

This week Johnboy tackles the dandy rich boy who abruptly decided to take to the rough life of a pirate and we see how his fate brings him into the company of hostile navies and legendary pirates like the notorious Blackbeard!

This podcast delves into the fascinating life of an astronaut who explored parapsychology after returning from the moon. It includes discussions on extreme body modifications, space exploration challenges, healing rituals, ESP, quantum mechanics, space colonization, and the intersection of science and mysticism.

This week Johnboy tells the lads about the black aviators who crossed the country during the depression in a collapsing aircraft and used the good will of the segregated black and white communities to make sure their journey was a success.

This week the boys return to wrap up the saga of the most Batmanian villain of modern history and dissect the intricacies of crime and punishment, fame, empathy, incarceration and intelligence and try to grapple with the legacy of guilt that comes with imprisonment in America.