Explore the chilling origins of serial killer Israel Keyes, from his family's Christian Identity beliefs to his military training and dark aspirations. Uncover his troubled past, early warning signs, and connections to extremism and crime. Delve into the CIA's recruitment tactics and the evolution of 'sheep dipping,' revealing the sinister depths of Keyes' supersoldier persona.

Dani and Rodolfo dive into Bolaño's 'By Night in Chile', examining fascist mindset via religion and literary criticism. They explore Bolaño's gladiopilled transformation, dissecting character symbolism, guilt, humor, LGBTQ+ themes, and cultural influences. The discussion unravels layers of storytelling, intrigue, dark truths, and ambiguity in a politically charged environment, touching on Marxism, historical connections, and unsettling character expressions.

In this podcast, Dani and Rodolfo explore Bolaño's 'Distant Star,' discussing themes of fascism, death squads, and New Chilean poetry. They also touch on the intriguing connections within the novel, exploring cowardice, tragedy, and the complexities of the characters. The discussion delves into the enigmatic figures in Bolaño's work, like Juan Stein, and speculates on their uncertain fates. They also analyze the intricate layers of guilt, poetry workshops, and dark obsessions in Bolaño's texts, offering controversial opinions on Philip K. Dick along the way.

Dani and Rodolfo discuss Bolaño's the Third Reich, exploring the fascist mindset via tabletop wargames and LARPing. They touch on Latin American history, tragic tales, and the complex relationships within the novel.

[originally published on Patreon Aug 18, 2023] The heists will continue until morale improves. We finish the story of José Vigoa by following the rest of his heist career. Then we discuss the circumstances surrounding his arrest and imprisonment, the discovery of his Spetsnaz commando background, and some of his purported intelligence activities post-arrest. This brings us to the topic of Cuban intelligence operations in the US, which in turns requires us to discuss the one source for this story - John Huddy. As it turns out, that's a very interesting story, too. episode art by Robert Voyvodich @r.voy__ Songs: the Bank Robbery by John Carpenter Confrontation by Tangerine Dream Igneous by Tangerine Dream

Former drug kingpin José Vigoa discusses his unique operation in Las Vegas, from drug trafficking to sophisticated heists. The podcast delves into his escape from Cuba, criminal transformation, and detailed accounts of his daring robberies, including the Desert Inn heist. Also explored are the legal verdict, sentencing, and the power of clothing in shaping mindset.

José Vigoa, a real-life figure mirroring Heat's character, discussed. Insights into film Heat's themes, real-life criminals vs movie characters, and Vigoa's complex background as a Cuban commando and heist man revealed. Prepare for twists in upcoming episodes.

Expert Monty discusses the Frankists in Franklin and Omaha's secret society Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben. They explore the Brandeis family ties to the Czech Jews and US Supreme Court Justice Brandeis. The podcast delves into the mysterious rituals of the Knights and their secret connections, highlighting the dark and enigmatic history behind these elitist societies.

Expert in Freemasonry Monty delves into the Johnny Gosch case and its Jester connections, exploring the disappearance in 1982 and the alarming ties to officials. They discuss dark activities, Millhouse's troubling past, pedophile networks, scandals, and resilience amidst disturbing narratives.

[originally published on Patreon Jul 14, 2023] I'm rejoined by Monty (@MontyBaby7) to conclude (I thought) our conversation on Freemasonry by exploring the Dark Carnival of the Royal Order of Jesters. To set the stage, Monty lays out the history of the Shriners, from which the Jesters are an outgrowth. Then we explore the history of the Jesters, the imagery, the rites and themes, and the evil Billiken egregore. We explore the strong likelihood of the Jesters being engaged in tax and securities fraud. Then we get a bit out there exploring the Indiana connections to the Jesters and the intelligence community. From that point, Monty and I go through the multiple cases of human trafficking involving the Jesters. Then we attempt to understand the legacy of Freemasonry through the ages into the 21st century. episode art by Robert Voyvodich @r.voy__ Songs: Hokus Pokus by ICP I'm Just a Clown by Charley Crockett  Crazy Clown Time by David Lynch Cathy’s Clown by the Everly Brothers