(episode unlocked from Patreon due to the increased popularity and skepticism of Programmed to Kill) Today, I look at the concept of serial killers as laid out by the FBI, specifically in Agent John E. Douglas's book 'Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit' and Netflix series, and then I compare it to Dave McGowan's 'Programmed to Kill: the Politics of Serial Murder'. I talk about the history of the concept, specifically the FBI's revisionism in pretending they invented the study of serial killers. Then I go into Ed Kemper (and to a lesser degree Herb Mullin) as depicted in the book and show, and the very interesting facts that get curiously left out of these popular histories. Full warning: it gets pretty weird, as we get into 'behavioral modification' experiments at Atascadero and Vacaville, and if Vacaville comes up, you know the Symbionese Liberation Army will as well. Song: Murder On My Mind by YNW Melly Links: https://centerforaninformedamerica.com/ www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

Today I'm joined by the journalist Nick Bryant (@Nick__Bryant) to discuss new developments in the Johnny Gosch case and to compare and contrast the Franklin and Epstein cases. Most importantly, we discuss Epstein Justice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which is dedicated to obtaining justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and obtaining prosecutions for the perpetrators. Songs: They'll Never Keep us Down by Hazel Dickens Links: https://epsteinjustice.com/ https://nickbryantnyc.com/ www.patreon.com/thenickbryantpodcast http://cavdef.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page Merch: https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

(unlocked from Patreon premium feed) (episode 1 of 2) I couldn't help myself; not long after Monty and I did our four-part series on Freemasonry, I came into more information about the Jesters which in some ways unlocked the gates of hell. Content warning for child abuse. Monty and I discuss the disappearance of Johnny Gosch, a paperboy from West Des Moines, Iowa back in 1982, including the Jester connections. We talk about the case history. We also talk about the mayor George Mills and the police chief Orval Cooney (both Jesters), and Monty walks us through the Des Moines Register as a nexus for fascism and pedophilia. I explain the curious connection of the Gab Line and the phone company. Monty explains the appearance of Sam Soda as well as Noreen Gosch's claims, and we return to Mills and Cooney. We try to make sense of Gunderson's and Bonacci's claims. All of this led us inexorably back to Omaha. episode art by Dakota (@DEEP_RED_BELLS) Songs: [515] and People = Shit by Slipknot Gently by Slipknot New Abortion by Slipknot Links: https://twitter.com/MontyBaby7 https://cavdef.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page Merch: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

(Unlocked from Patreon) Today I'm joined by Candice Wuehle, the author of the novel Monarch (2022), a dizzyingly great work about beauty pageants, dissociation, mind control, and the occult. We start with a discussion of her literary influences and career before we enter a discussion of Monarch's plot and themes up to and including Monarch programming itself. Note: as with most literary episodes, you would probably get more out of it if you've read Monarch but the episode should still be enjoyable if you haven't read it yet. Shout-out to Nucky for recommending the episode and providing some questions. artwork by Dakota Songs: Right or Wrong by Wanda Jackson My Daddy Doll by Tammy Wynette CANT BE DEFEATED by NECROEZ Deep Red Bells by Neko Case Candice's Links: https://www.candicewuehle.com/ Jimmy's Links: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

This is part two of an Irish double feature with Trash (@bidenbigboi). In this episode, we continue our discussion of No Japs at My Funeral , discussing the Troubles. Later, we also discuss the Commitments, a nice musical comedy film to discuss life in the Republic of Ireland. Episode 60 Songs: I Spy (For The F.B.I.) by John Hiatt Teenage Kicks by the Undertones The Men Behind the Wire by the Wolfe Tones I Love You by Fontaines D.C. Big by Fontaines D.C. Links:  https://twitter.com/bidenbigboi www.patreon.com/programmedtochill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

Today I'm joined by Trash (@bidenbigboi) for more weepy Irish bullshit; this time through a double feature, the 1980 no wave film No Japs at My Funeral and the 1991 film the Commitments. In this episode, we largely discuss No Japs at My Funeral which is a vehicle through which we also discuss various aspects of The Troubles, especially the earlier period. Episode 59 Songs: I Can’t Stand Myself by the James Chance and the Contortions Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers Banana Republic by the Boomtown Rats Links: https://twitter.com/bidenbigboi www.patreon.com/programmedtochill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

(unlocked from Patreon) (part 2 of 2) Today I'm rejoined by Dakota (@DEEP_RED_BELLS) to finish our conversation about the musical group Death Grips. We continue analyzing Exmilitary. This includes discussing the sample from the songs Culture Shock and 5D, leading us to discuss lightworkers, Blavatsky, Elizabeth Clare Prophet, and the Church Universal and Triumphant. Then we have an extended discussion on MC Ride's tattoos, their symbolism, and the various left-hand path traditions to which they allude. After that, we discuss the band's timeline, examine Epic Records' artists and executives, and the events surrounding their most controversial acts of self-sabotage and magic(k)al rebirth. This includes their time at the Chateau Marmont, fighting with their own label, leaking their own album, the possibility that their extreme online popularity may not be entirely organic, and the group's conception of the role of magic(k) in their careers. To wrap up, Dakota tells some personal tales of debauchery set to Death Grips' music. Songs: No Love by Death Grips You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your Brand New Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat by ‘’ I’ve Seen Footage by ‘’ The Fear by ‘’ I Want It I Need It (Death Heated) by ‘’ Links: https://twitter.com/DEEP_RED_BELLS https://twitter.com/chrncllymlstd Merch: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

(unlocked from Patreon) (part 1 of 2) Today I'm joined by Dakota (@DEEP_RED_BELLS) to discuss the musical group Death Grips. We talk about our personal experiences listening to them, the band's history and then discuss the band's familiarity with chaos magic(k). Then we get into some song analysis. I tended to focus on Exmilitary out of sheer familiarity with it but we do talk about various eras between the two episodes. Finally, we ask the important question: folks, are Death Grips members of a "Mansonoid conspiracy"? Note: I say 'sigil' weird in this; I know how it should be pronounced in general Songs: Death Grips by Death Grips Klink by ‘’ Beware by ‘’ Get Got by ‘’ Hacker by ‘’ Links: https://twitter.com/DEEP_RED_BELLS https://twitter.com/chrncllymlstd Merch: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

After a speedrun through 800 years of Anglo-Irish history, I'm joined by Trash (@bidenbigboi) to discuss the Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Ken Loach. The film takes place during the Irish War of Independence and the beginning of the Irish Civil War. We discuss the film, what it means to be Irish-American, and the various themes and lessons we can learn from such a film.  Episode 44 Songs: Come Out Ye Black and Tans by Derek Warfield and the Wolfe Tones the Wind That Shakes the Barley by the Alias Acoustic Band Links: www.patreon.com/programmedtochill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/

It's that most wonderful time of year - St. Patrick's day. To get in the mood I'm launching the inaugural episode of the Hibernian Film Club. I'm joined by Trash (@bidenbigboi) to discuss the Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Ken Loach, but to get to that point, we're forced to reckon with nearly 800 years of Anglo-Irish history to properly contextualize the film. This episode is an attempt to cover that history to get to discussing the Irish War of Independence and Irish Civil War.  Episode 43 Songs: Go On Home British Soldiers by Saoirse Thousands Are Sailing by the Pogues The Foggy Dew by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones Links: www.patreon.com/programmedtochill https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/