Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2026-04-28
Books mentioned on Part One: The Naturopathic Doctor Who Bombed a Plane
Robert tells Brandie Posey the thrilling tale of Dr. Robert Spears, a man who was not a doctor but was a trailblazing Naturopath.
Robert Evans discussed Self-Styled by Alan C Logan and Vanishing Act by Jerry Jamison.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Self-Styled
Self-Styled by Alan C Logan is a biographical book examining the background and fraudulent exploits of Robert Spears.
Discussed“Alan Logan, author of the Spears biography Self-Styled, just notes that Matilda, his mom, was quote, "A woman who also used many names and changed her own identity as circumstances dictated."”
Where to get it
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Vanishing Act
Vanishing Act by Jerry Jameson is a biographical work detailing the life and actions of Robert Spears, also known as Clyde.
Discussed“Vanishing Act, which is another book about Robert Speers {slash} Clyde, the author of that, Jerry Jameson, suggests something different. Quote, "The judge let Charles Howard off easy, citing the thoughtful note he had left in the stolen car."”
Where to get it
