[originally published on Patreon Jul 7, 2023] Monty and I start by discussing the Freemasonic aspects to the Whitechapel murders and then get into the question of crimes involving Freemasonry vs Freemasonic crimes. We discuss Freemasonry's role in the United Kingdom's police force and society at large.  We explore Freemasonry's ties to the UK's landed gentry, as well as the apparent ambivalence of the Royal Family to Freemasonry. Then, (content warning for child abuse) we discuss multiple court cases in which Masonic signs were deployed in attempts to influence the outcome.  We go through Catholicism's conflicts with Freemasonry including the allegations of Luciferian influences in Freemasonry, which leads us back into the world of Royal Arch Freemasonry. We discuss the concept of Jah-Bul-On. Then we examine the case of the P2 Lodge and subsequent revelations relating to it from the perspective of Freemasonry. To wrap up, we examine Freemasonry as viewed from the perspective of communism, as well as more recent cases of espionage. episode art by Robert Voyvodich @r.voy__ Songs: London Skinhead Crew by Booze & Glory Toujours by Roedelius LaMafiamilia by eLVy The God Auto Rock by Mogwai

[originally published on Patreon Jun 30, 2023] Today I'm rejoined by Monty (@MontyBaby7) to ratchet up the weirdness. We continue our discussion of Freemasonry. We talk about the role of Freemasonry in the French Revolution, various bourgeois revolutions, and its role in the United States. We talk about Washington DC architecture and so forth. We explore the idea of Freemasonry's ties to the British empire. Then we get into Albert Pike's life and times. To our great surprise, Albert Pike was not what we thought he would be. We're talking about his weird early life, his time in the Civil War, the Knights of the Golden Circle, the Klu Klux Klan, and his post-war career. We go through his ideas as presented in his book, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Then we explore the Orange Order, Job's Daughters, the Order of DeMolay, and various other historical groups. Relatedly, we raise the prospect of connections between Freemasonry and espionage. [Note 1: Monty and I raise the question of the Great Seal on US currency and express ignorance of its history; we now know who added it and why] A Message to You Rudy by the Specials Ghost of Albert Pike by the Elders of Zion the Old Orange Flute covered by the Clancy Brothers Power by Young Thug

[originally published on Patreon Jun 25, 2023] Today I'm rejoined by Monty (@MontyBaby7) to discuss one of the great topics of conspiracy theory lore: Freemasonry. Monty walks us through the development of Freemasonry several hundreds years ago from a guild system. We talk about how some of the more esoteric Freemasonry can enter British Hotep LARPing and white boy magick.  We also begin to break out all the related rites, Scottish, Memphis, Royal Arch, and so forth. Monty breaks out various Masonic concepts such as the Great Architect of the Universe and examines some of the cross-pollination of gnostic and Rosicrucian concepts. Then Monty gets weird with it, discussing the square within the circle.  episode art by Robert Voyvodich @r.voy__ Songs: Stonehenge by Spinal Tap Training from Bloodsport soundtrack It’s Hip to be Square

[originally published on Patreon Jun 12, 2023] Today I'm joined by Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira - jk, I wish. Instead, I read from Peterson's 2021 memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark. It's a genuinely good memoir so you should check it out if she interests you; if not, I've gleaned and summarized the parapolitical elements if you don't.  We're talking about Sus Colorado, the military-industrial complex, Augustus Owsley Stanley III, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Vegas, the Rat Pack, the Osmonds, Elvis as ascended master?, Fellini, Wilt Chamberlain, Briarcliff Manor, ghosts, Borax tycoons, Adnan Khashoggi, Khashoggi's guru Chandraswami and the can of worms that unlocks.  artwork by Dakota Songs: Dead Man’s Party by Oingo Boingo Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix Human Fly by the Cramps I Put a Spell on You performed by Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

[originally published on Patreon May 18, 2023] Today I'm joined by John Brisson of We've Read the Documents (@weve_read) to finish our discussion about the Finders. Brisson explains the flophouses and the day-to-day activities that the Finders seemed to engage in.  Then, we go through the list of Finders members and associates. There was probable pedophile Roy Mason, zany doctor Hunter "Patch" Adams, polyamorous pioneer Michael Versace Rios, Carl R. Schleicher and Mankind Research Unlimited, Christopher Peter Bird, Robert Schwartz, Ken Keyes Jr., Dr. Carl Betz Shapley, Edwin Elkin and potential ties to the CoS, and Mildred Jensen Loomis and her commune. We discuss Norman Mailer's relations with the Finders, Gerry Davis, and the curious case of Steve E. Beltz. Beltz raises the possibilities of ties to Kenneth Grant-style magick.  Finally, Brisson walks us through the events of the Tallahassee Incident of 1987 and why he believes the account of US Customs agent Ramon J. Martinez. We attempt to make sense of what the Finders were based on what can be proven with documentary evidence. artwork by Dakota Links: ⁠https://twitter.com/weve_read⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/weveread⁠ Songs:

[originally published on Patreon May 14, 2023] Today I'm joined by John Brisson of We've Read the Documents (@weve_read) to discuss one of the most notorious groups in parapolitical history: the Finders. To understand the events of 1987, we need to understand Marion Pettie, his milieu, and ultimately his network. Brisson walked me through his exceptional work digging up that information. We begin with a high level overview of the group and then drill down into Pettie's early life, anomalous military career, and strange rise to prominence in the counterculture. From there, we discuss Barbara Marx Hubbard and the World Future Society generally. All of this contributes to a more robust understanding of the events of 1987. [editor's note:  John says Ramirez brothers when he meant to say Menendez brothers] artwork by Dakota Links: https://twitter.com/weve_read https://linktr.ee/weveread Songs: Hoyt’s Office by Hildur Guðnadóttir Defeated Clown by '' Meeting Bruce by ''

[originally published on Patreon Apr 21, 2023; you can also listen to this episode on You Can't Win] Today I'm joined by Muslim Tom (@MuslimTom_) from the podcast You Can't Win to discuss the novel 2666 by Roberto Bolaño. We go through each of the five sections and discuss characters, plots, vibes, and themes. There's almost everything in 2666, including many spiritual themes and parapolitical moments. Towards the end, we discuss the journalists Bolaño was working with who advance extremely noided theories about the femicides. Content warning for discussion of sexual assault and murder. Also, spoilers, but spoilers should be less of a concern for this type of novel anyway. I don't think this episode is an automatic skip if you haven't read 2666 and hopefully this might encourage you to read it. Although you would get the most out of this episode if you read the novel, I'd like to think we lay out the plot and also read enough passages to make the episode enjoyable if you haven't read it. Links: https://youcantwin.info https://twitter.com/muslimtom Songs: Jugaste y Sufri by Eslabon Armado ft. DannyLux Apague Mi Mente by Carla Morrison La Bestia by Junior H Alcasiles by Isasa y Córdoba La Llorona by Chavela Vargas

[originally published on Patreon Mar 31, 2023; note that this was before the Diddy arrests and allegations lol] It's time for another rap episode, this time to discuss the hot topic of rap snitches, informants, undercovers, plants, and rats in the rap industry. I'm joined by Luke Marshall (@thingobserver) of Things Observed podcast to examine this thorny issue. We attempt to examine the topic in general terms through the case of 6ix9ine's words and deeds, and then Luke walks us through the case of Tupac and the possibility of infiltrating rap 'for good', and various COINTELPRO-style tactics used against him. Along the way, we discuss police corruption, whether Death Row Records was an intelligence front, Suge Knight's curious career, LAPD and Rampart scandals, possible Mossad involvement, and many related topics. We also discuss Wu Tang Clan manager Michael Caruso's snitching, strange things occurring with ODB, and the interesting case of 50 Cent's possible role in related activities. episode art by Robert Voyvodich @r.voy__ Things Observed podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/thingsobserved/ Songs: Rap Snitch Knishes by MF Doom Deep Cover by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Tell Tell Tell by Project Pat Don't Snitch by Mac Dre Ruff Ryders Anthem by DMX

[originally published on Patreon Dec 26, 2022] It's time to discuss the much-anticipated, much-requested question, "why do you keep raising your eyebrows suggestively at any mention of Indiana?" What follows is necessarily an incomplete attempt, but I cover early Indiana state history, the Indiana Treason Trials, the Knights of the Golden Circle, the curious case of the Ishmael family, Indiana eugenics programs, the weird proto-Christian Identity church milieu there, Terre Haute, some discussion of Charlie Manson's early life, a segment on the Interstate Killer Larry Eyler and the bizarre coverup there, a bit on the Kinsey network and the expat Tibetans, Amoco, Eli Lilly, the Symbionese Liberation Army, various spooks, MKULTRA, talking shit on Parks and Recreation, and a revisit to the conceptual framework of the susness of places in general. episode art by Dakota Premium Episode 58 Songs: Goin’ Back to Indiana by the Jackson Five Indianapolis by the Bottle Rockets Indiana Wants Me by R. Dean Taylor

[originally published on Patreon Dec 18, 2022] Today's the third episode examining the life of Leon Trotsky, and I'm joined by Comrade Chad. We discuss Trotsky's activities in exile including work with the Soviet Opposition Bloc, terrorist actions, and the ensuing show trials. We particularly discuss the curious case of Genrikh Lyushkov, who overlaps with some of the Japanese intrigue from prior episodes, as well as more about the Promethean League, and everyone's favorite topic: outright collaboration with the fascists.  We cover the French Turn, touch on the Chinese and Vietnamese Trots, try not to relitigate the Spanish Civil War, and introduce the cast of characters (pay attention) who will become important in the US Trotskyist movement. Finally, we discuss Trotsky's time in Mexico, including the very impartial American Committee for the Defense of Leon Trotsky and some outright snitch shit for HUAC. Not the end of the Trotskyism series but the end for Leon Trotsky. Premium Episode 55 Songs: Сталину Слава! by Dolmatovsky / Shostakovich War of the Gods by Amon Amarth No More Heroes by the Stranglers Survival by Shakewell and Fat Nick