Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2022-10-18
Books mentioned on Part Three: MKUltra: When The CIA Tried to Destroy Free Will
Robert is joined again by Jason Pargin for part three of our series on Project MKUltra. https://www.
Jason Pargin discussed John Dies at the End by Jason Pargin and others. Robert Evans recommended If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe by Jason Pargin, and discussed Poisoner In Chief by Stephen Kinzer.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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John Dies at the End
Jason Pargin’s John Dies at the End is a surreal horror-comedy novel that blends supernatural terror with deadpan absurdist humor.
Discussed“There there's a somewhat famous book and movie called John Dies at the End. the movie you can find on streaming, but uh it is a New York Times bestselling book series”
Where to get it
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If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe
If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe by Jason Pargin is a comedic, mind-bending horror-sci-fi novel that plunges its quirky protagonists into bizarre, reality-altering perils.
Recommended“Um, by Jason's book. Yeah, it it worth it. It's like uh it's like taking a little bit of LSD and then not having the CIA electroshock you until your brain gets deattered.”
Where to get it
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Poisoner In Chief
Poisoner in Chief by Stephen Kinzer is a historical nonfiction book detailing the life of Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA’s clandestine efforts to develop mind control and chemical weapons during the Cold War.
Discussed“And I'm going to quote now from Poisoner and Chief. He posed alternatingly as a merchant seaman or a bohemian artist and consorted with a vast array of underworld characters”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (5) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“You know Rald Doll. He thought of Willy Wonka [music] in the BFG. But did you know he was a spy in the new podcast”
“But uh yeah, but I have a novel and it's called If This Book Exists, you're in the wrong universe. That is coming out right around the time you're listening to this.”
“Anyway, uh yeah, uh the book is called If This Book Exists, you're in the wrong universe. It has a lime green cover. You cannot miss it on the shelf.”
“Um you can also find my book there after the revolution. If you're looking to get two books, why not? You know, treat yourself. You deserve it.”
“You know Rald Doll, he thought of Willy Wonka [music] in the BFG, but did you know he was a spy? In the new podcast, The Secret World of [music] R Doll”