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Nov 12, 2023 • 1h 50min

Bonus Episode 68: the American Security Council, Edward Lansdale, Hollywood New Left Ops, and Stanford Psychotronic Weapons, feat. Recluse

Today I'm joined by S. William Snider aka Recluse (@RecluseS9) to discuss his third and recent book, The Art: The Secret History of Psywar, Conspiritainment and the Shattering of Reality (2023). The book spans centuries  and really speaks for itself, but he and I discuss various things in it ranging from the American Security Council, Edward Lansdale, psychological operations in Hollywood and against the New Left, and we even find time to discuss psychotronic weaponry.  Note: Recluse refers to an upcoming, as-yet-unreleased appearance on P2C, but I didn't splice it out because it would have cut out his train of thought, lol. episode artwork is the book's cover, used w/ permission from the author Links: https://thefarmpodcast.store/ https://visupview.blogspot.com/?m=0 https://www.patreon.com/thefarmpodcastII/posts  https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/ Songs: Devil’s Work by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats Gimme Danger by Iggy Pop & the Stooges
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Nov 2, 2023 • 3h 4min

Bonus Episode 67 - Novels as Spycraft 11 - Russians, PTK, International Adoptions, Mass Shootings, Hypnosis, and Literature, feat. Anna Krivolapova

Today I'm joined by Anna Krivolapova (@AnaKrivolapova), the author of a short story collection, Incurable Graphomania (2023). These 14 stories include themes of "voyeurism, paranoia, defense contractors, Russian stewardesses, venomous WASPs, and more".  We discuss some of her literary, cultural, and paranoiacal influences. Anna reads several passages including an entire story - my favorite from the collection - The Reagan-Blair Manifesto. Along the way we discuss various themes familiar to listeners of the show, including McGowan and the PTK thesis, video games, school shooters, hypnosis, and a few new topics such as Russian culture, the female and general literary scene, sus international adoptions. Note: as always for literary episodes, reading the book beforehand is nice but not necessary; let this episode introduce you to her fiction and check out her book. episode artwork is the book's cover (original design by Mark Wadley), used w/ permission from the author Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCW2HGMX?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_GWQWYW63BQ033EHEW1FH https://apocalypse-confidential.com/books/ https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/ Songs: All The Things She Said by t.A.T.u. Jigsaw by Psychic TV Судно by Молчат Дома Post-Soviet Models by Tzusing Headhunter by Front 242 Сестра by Аквариум
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Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 8min

Unlocked: Premium 39 - FBI vs. PTK pt. 8: Lake and Ng part 2: Claralynne Balazs, the Ghislaine Maxwell of Serial Killing

(Unlocked from Patreon, part 2 of 2) Today's the second half of the Lake and Ng story, or should I say, the Lake/Ng/Balazs story. I cover their abduction and murder spree, their detection, arrest and capture, and subsequent trial. Along the way, there are various anomalies in how the case is handled, especially relating to Cricket and her full-use immunity deal. Was a broader network involved? Episode 2 Songs: Reborn by Colin Stetson Hail, Paemon! by Colin Stetson the Ballad of Lake and Ng by Exodus Links: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/
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Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 4min

Unlocked: Premium 38 - FBI vs. PTK pt. 7: Lake and Ng part 1: Soldiers of Fortune, or, Ops on Ops on Ops

(Unlocked from Patreon, part 1 of 2) Today I go through the first half of the story of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. I cover their early lives, careers in the US Marines, their relationships and ties to crime networks, their thoughts and motivations leading up to their crime spree.  Episode 1 Songs: Mendocino by the Sir Douglas Quintet Christine’s Song by the Flying Burrito Brothers Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover) - Satin Puppets and Nxghtshade Links: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/
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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 7min

Bonus Episode 62 - Pisces Moon: Journalism, Parapolitics, and Spirituality, feat. Douglas Valentine

Today I'm joined by the journalist and author Douglas Valentine (@DouglasValentine77) to discuss his new book, Pisces Moon: the Dark Arts of Empire. The book provides perspective on his life's work exposing the misdeeds of America's intelligence community. Along the way, he also shares his thoughts on current events, spirituality, and answers crucial questions about his career. Songs: Sinister Purpose by Creedence Clearwater Revival Links: www.douglasvalentine.com/ Merch: https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/
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Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 56min

Unlocked: Premium 25 - FBI vs PTK pt. 5: Richard Ramirez, or, Phoenix Blowback and Counterinsurgency Terror

(Unlocked from Patreon) In this episode, I go through the life of Richard Ramirez, starting with his parents. I discuss Ramirez' early life, and how it was the perfect storm to create a killer.  Every factor you can think of played a role. We're talking about radiation, chemicals, crime, child abuse, head trauma, Satanism, drugs, porn, the supernatural, and of course you can't discuss Richard Ramirez without covering his Green Beret cousin and his snuff material. I cover some of his crimes and go through various anomalous aspects to his crime spree and trial, including sus ass Sean Penn  Ultimately, we're faced some serious implications. Songs: Conversations with the Devil by Ramirez Midnight Marauder by Ramirez Lil Motorola by Ramirez the Voices in the Dark by Ramirez Children of the Void by Ramirez Merch: https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/
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Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 51min

Unlocked: Bonus Episode 13 - FBI vs PTK pt. 4: “Visit Santa Cruz, we’ve got beatniks, experimental psychology, hippies, serial killers, Bohemian Grove, communes, cults, and dog slayings” feat. Pastich

(Unlocked from Patreon) Today I'm joined with Esalen Professor Emeritus (@PastichePsyop) for part 2 of our conversation about esoteric Santa Cruz. We continue to talk about Domhoff, the Christ Circle, Bohemian Grove, the beatniks, troubled teen rehabs, Synanon, Arthur Hempel, communes, data mapping of dog mutilation incidents, nudist colonies, and Ed Kemper. Even Thomas Pynchon. It's a great episode. Songs: Sunday Lunch by Carpenter Brut Turbo Killer by Carpenter Brut Paradise Warfare by Carpenter Brut
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Sep 5, 2023 • 2h 5min

Unlocked: Bonus Episode 12 - FBI vs PTK pt. 4: the John Linley Frazier Innocence Project, feat. Pastiche Psyop

(Unlocked from Patreon) This week I'm joined by Pastiche Psyop (@pastichepsyop) to discuss Santa Cruz, the University of Santa Cruz and its very curious psychology department, Thomas Sarbin, Craig Haney, David Marlowe, Frank X Barron, Bert Kaplan, G. William Domhoff, the entirely unrelated Santa Cruz serial killer boom, Ed Kemper, Herb Mullin, especially John Linley Frazier,  and a wide range of very curious topics. It's extremely good. (part 1 of 2) Songs: Escape from Midwich Valley by Carpenter Brut Sexkiller on the Loose by Carpenter Brut
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Aug 22, 2023 • 42min

Unlocked: Premium 07 - FBI vs PTK pt. 3 - the Wayne Williams Innocence Project

(episode unlocked from Patreon; it was also from 2021 so keep that in mind as my podcast and my research into this topic have both progressed since then) Today's all about Wayne Williams, perhaps one of the most interesting figures I've ever looked at. I talk about the atypical ATKID investigation, Williams' early life, the Phenix City connection to nearby Fort Benning, the porn connection, the infamous Soledad O'Brien interview, Mitch WerBell III, and the occult connection. The implications are very, very dark. Songs: portions of the Beyond the Black Rainbow soundtrack Paegan Love Song by Acid Bath
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Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 10min

Unlocked: Premium 06 - FBI vs PTK pt. 2 - Dr. Lunde and Atlanta Child Murders

(episode unlocked from Patreon; it was also from 2021 so keep that in mind as my podcast and my research into this topic have both progressed since then) Full disclosure: this one might be rough because we're talking about child murder here. Don't mess around with your mental health; you can always listen to it later when you're in a better headspace. That said, today I'm talking about one of the many unacknowledged (by Agent Douglas) predecessors to the FBI's Behavior Science Unit - Dr. Lunde, a forensic psychiatrist to the criminally insane. He worked with Ed Kemper, John Lindley Frazier, Herb Mullin, the Hollywood Strangler, the Girl in the Box case, Dan White, Jonestown, Patty Hearst, Howard Hughes; all things you'd think Agent Douglas might mention right?  After that, I get into the Atlanta Child Murders as presented by Agent Douglas, introduce Wayne Williams, and then deconstruct some of the myths around the murders as per Programmed to Kill and The List. It's really intense. Next week is the deep dive on Wayne Williams. Trust me; it's gonna be nuts. Songs:  Fear No Evil by Killer Mantis portions of the Beyond the Black Rainbow soundtrack What’s Beef by Biggie Smalls w/ edit

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