The Long Seventies Podcast

We talk about a truly unique moment in US History, when the Army asked a Lt. Colonel to travel the country and bring the teachings of the New Age movement into their ranks in the hopes of increasing recruitment numbers for the newly all volunteer Army. They also hoped to gain an advantage over the Russian Army using insight from the Human Potential movement to create New Age Supersoldiers.

Sean joins us to talk about Progressive Rock, one of the Long Seventies’ most distinctive musical genres. Prog Rock was born out of the psychedelic sixties and Romantic era classical music but combined the musical chromosomes it inherited in experimental and unique ways that evolved an ardent fanbase and musical legacy.

We talk the rise of the Moral Panic Industry and outline the general evolution of the Satanic Panic Complex from its inception in 1971 to one of its most high profile and prototypical cases, the James Dallas Egbert III disappearance. Part Two will cover the Gary Lauwers Murder to the McMartin Preschool Trial and the mid 80s pivot from Satanism to gangs, Gangster Rap, and the Parent’s Music Resource Center Hearings.

We talk the rise of the Moral Panic Industry and outline the general evolution of the Satanic Panic Complex from its inception in 1971 to one of its most high profile and prototypical cases, the James Dallas Egbert III disappearance. Part Two will cover the Gary Lauwers Murder to the McMartin Preschool Trial and the mid 80s pivot from Satanism to gangs, Gangster Rap, and the Parent’s Music Resource Center Hearings.

We have our buddy Sweetback Sean in to talk about Roger Corman’s 1975 film Death Race 2000, an exploitation classic! We also talk about music and kung fu movies whose names nobody can remember.

We talk about the origin and early days of the ground-breaking and innovative role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. This game not only transformed wargaming and tabletop gaming but also helped spawn a cultural revolution still felt today. Grab a flagon of ale and pull up a stool for this one, because HC SVNT DRACONES!

Delve into Hunter S. Thompson's chaotic journey in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', Nixon's sports conversations, the Rumble in the Jungle boxing match, a Caribbean military rescue mission, and recommendations for exploring Thompson's books.

Exploring Hunter S. Thompson's wild life, drug habits, and journalistic work during the Long Seventies. Discussing his interactions with Hells Angels, counterculture, and iconic logo symbolism. Delving into his drug-fueled creative process and impact on society.

We talk about Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and discuss what the film says about The Long Seventies and how the film differs from the underlying context: the murder of Sharon Tate and her three friends on the night of August 8th, 1969.

We have another educational film on 16mm for you today. Today’s film was released in 1984 by the USDA and US Forest Service,  and is about the massive eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. It’s a dramatic story. Enjoy that special Federal Government film flair. We hope to be back to regular episodes soon.