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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

[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