Podcast: Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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We talked to his son for the book. We did. We talked to his son uh when we were researching researching a book named in a burst of creativity stuff they don't want you to know the book that's because we had the title for the show earlier anyway so uh so this is this is the parable or the moral here is if you feel you are encountering a ghost because we want to give you practical applications of ideas the first thing you should do as silly as it sounds it's like check if there's a man.
The hosts mention interviewing someone while researching their book, explicitly stating the book's title.
Our book is still available if you want to find it it's titled stuff they don't want you to know Pretty easy you can find it out there it's got our names on it Ben Matt and Noel
One of the hosts mentions that the podcast's book is still available and states its title, noting that it has their names on it.
we also have a book you can buy uh in textual form with wonderful illustrations by the homie Admiral turbo Nick Benson you should also check out on Instagram ... Prince of some of his art that he did for the stuff that I want you to know book
The host promotes the podcast's own book, mentioning it is available for purchase and features illustrations by Nick Benson.
we have a book and if you like learning about assassinations there's a whole chapter in there for you check it out the book is called stuff they don't want you to know you can find it in audiobook form and real book form all over the place
The hosts promote their own book, mentioning its title and content related to assassinations.
It all goes back to stuff that we explore in our book stuff they don't want you to know
One of the hosts mentions that the evidence related to a conspiracy theory goes back to topics explored in their own book.
we still have a book It's still called stuff they don't want you to know You can still buy it You can even get the audiobook Why not do it right now And while you're doing that you know you can walk into your favorite local bookstore
The hosts mention that they still have a book available for purchase, stating its title and mentioning the audiobook version and availability in bookstores.
...folks like Friends of the show an illustrator of the stuff they don't want you to know book uh Nick turbo Benson who actually did one of these for the rapper Killer Mike...
The speaker mentions the podcast's book and its illustrator, Nick Turbo Benson, while discussing AI training data and copyright issues.
just in case you did we do have a book and an audiobook It's titled stuff they don't want you to know if you want it you can find it So go look for it if you're curious and if you're uh if you're acquainted if you're illuminated and initiated into the book and you have some opinions about it we would love for you to give us a call
The hosts mention their own book and audiobook titled 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know' and encourage listeners to find it and share their opinions.
you know even this like mid-journey stuff you know our dear friend and illustrator of the stuff they don't want you to know book Nick Benson um he he has a subscription to midterm attorney and is simultaneously fascinated and terrified by this technology
One of the hosts mentions the book associated with the podcast, referencing its illustrator Nick Benson, while discussing AI art.
The Stand
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The old Gish Gallup, right? Uh there are the running man, another good example. Shout out Stephen King. Um via his pseudonym.
The host mentions 'The Running Man' as an example of dystopian fiction related to the reality show discussion, crediting Stephen King and his pseudonym.
I mean not for nothing did Stephen King pick influenza as as the big bad of the stand. Its mutation is unpredictable.
The speaker references Stephen King's novel 'The Stand', noting that King chose influenza as the main antagonist, relating it to the unpredictable mutation of avian flu discussed in the episode.
You know it reminds me of um for anybody's read The Stand by Stephen King uh there's there's a moment where the US government decides to cover up an outbreak of a very dangerous infection and one of the kind of jsck guys at the top says if you find something terrible has happened to your institution which is your parent
One of the hosts references Stephen King's book 'The Stand' to illustrate a point about institutions protecting themselves during a crisis.
The one people are referencing when they talk to you about Project 2025 is a thing called Mandate for Leadership: A Conservative Promise. Spoiler alert: it's about as long as the unabridged copy of The Stand by Stephen King!
In the episode, the hosts compare the length of the Project 2025 document 'Mandate for Leadership: A Conservative Promise' to that of Stephen King's novel 'The Stand,' noting that the document is about as lengthy as the unabridged edition of the book.
civilization as you dear reader know it will plummet just like the Stephen King book The Stand
The host compares the predicted societal collapse to the plot of Stephen King's book "The Stand".
The Jungle
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Nupton Sinclair was 100% right. There's a reason that we mention him so often.
The speaker mentions Upton Sinclair and states he was '100% right' in the context of discussing the meat industry's lack of prioritization of health and safety and the influence of lobbying on regulations, strongly implying a reference to his work on the meatpacking industry.
this is uh this is overall something that uh Upton Sinclair would would applaud right the author of The Jungle
The host mentions Upton Sinclair and his book The Jungle in the context of consumer protections related to food additives.
I mean, this sounds like the kind of stuff that Upton Sinclair wrote about in 'The Jungle' like back, you know what I mean?
Matt mentions 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair as he draws a parallel between the horrific conditions of a pork production facility discussed by a listener and the appalling working and living conditions depicted in the book. He suggests that the listener's descriptions are reminiscent of the early-20th century meat-packing plants that Sinclair famously exposed.
you know one of the primary motivating factors for the creation of the FDA was a book a quite disturbing book about stockyards in Chicago it was called the jungle written by a guy named Upton Sinclair and it shed a lot of light on things people would rather not think about
The hosts mention this book as a primary motivating factor for the creation of the FDA, describing its topic and author.
1984
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I think yeah we've all read 1984 I mean it's it's hard to to not see some comparisons and talk about them
One of the hosts mentions that 'we've all read 1984' when discussing the current political climate and Elon Musk, suggesting comparisons to the book.
you know what reminds me of the telescreens in 1984 which were like on this on one level seen as like a luxury and as like a really cool technological Gadget where you could watch all of these whatever entertainment you so wished
One of the hosts compares smart device surveillance to the telescreens in the book "1984".
This seems double Plus ungood uh which is obviously a delightful uh reference to 1984.
One of the hosts references the book *Nineteen Eighty-Four* when describing something as "double plus ungood".
and it's exactly the kinds of things you see in works of fiction like Gulliver's Travels you know or 1984 and the way that religion and politics kind of intersect and become bastardized
The host mentions the book as an example of fiction where religion and politics intersect and become distorted.
Chaos
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Because even this book 'Chaos' has its own strange provenance.
The podcast hosts mention the book 'Chaos' again and delve into its unique background and the story behind its creation.
He has decades of research because he is increasingly convinced something doesn't add up. And the end result of all this is the book 'Chaos.'
The podcast hosts mention the book 'Chaos' again while explaining the book’s research and the background of the author, Tom O'Neill. They mention the book is the culmination of decades of research.
I guess we should at least mention what 'Chaos' is, right?
The podcast hosts reference the book 'Chaos' before diving into its main thesis, which discusses the connections between Charles Manson and the CIA's secret program known as 'CHAOS'.
I just got done reading the 2019 book by author Tom O'Neal, titled 'Chaos: The CIA and Charles Manson.' It dives into the Manson Family and all this other stuff and draws a bunch of conclusions that I think you guys would find interesting.
A listener named Full Body Taste mentions reading the book 'Chaos: The CIA and Charles Manson' by Tom O'Neal and suggests that its content would be interesting for the podcast hosts. The book explores alleged connections between the CIA and Charles Manson.
The Secret
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Mentioned 3 times
I'm trying to manifest the secret even if I don't believe in it the secret secret the one from the book and the subsequent film adaptation
One of the hosts mentions trying to 'manifest the secret', referencing the concept from the well-known book and film adaptation.
I just think it's interesting; just wanted to throw it in. Just read The Secret, you'll get all of this. And if you haven't read The Secret, you're not thinking in the right way to attract that book to you.
In this segment, the hosts humorously reference the book *The Secret*, which discusses the law of attraction. They suggest that reading this self-help book is essential for proper thinking to attract positive outcomes.
What's the secret that's the thing that it's all about new thought it's a it was a book that was written that essentially says you put positive thoughts out into the world and you can make them real
The host describes 'The Secret' as a modern interpretation of 'new thought' and explains its core concept of positive thinking.
Frankenstein
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Mary Shelley, right? Frankenstein, uh Paul McCartney credits a lot of uh his musical endeavors uh to experiences in his dream state.
The host mentions Mary Shelley and her book Frankenstein as an example of a creative person inspired by dreams.
sort of like um Mary Shelley's character Dr Victor Frankenstein who dug up bodies for scientific research and and did Horrible Terrible Things to them and and reanimated them this idea of the Resurrection man
The character Dr. Victor Frankenstein from Mary Shelley is mentioned in the context of grave robbing and scientific research, drawing a parallel to the Resurrection men.
How Did We Get the Bible?
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Um, because the Bible doesn't actually refer to, you know, specifically by name, the act of being gayed. I think it's the idea of seeking something about unusual flesh or or there's a term that I'm maybe misconstring, but there's this sense that or there's this u theory that perhaps that is referencing these nephilim, but it's not actually contained within the Bible because that book was cut out.
Matt mentions 'the Bible' in the context of discussing anti-queer rhetoric and the Nephilim, noting that the Book of Enoch was cut out of it.
That Bible is full of the original feet pics!
The podcast hosts jokingly refer to The Holy Bible as being full of graphic descriptions of feet being washed, suggesting it contains the original 'feet pics', while discussing the website 'Wiki Feet'.
This Is Water
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It reminds me a little bit of the old David Foster Wallace quote where a fish goes up to the other fish and is like, uh, it's crazy. We're swimming around in water and the fish says, "What's water?"
One of the hosts references a quote by David Foster Wallace about fish and water to illustrate how people ignore common sounds.
it reminds me of David Foster Wallace in a bit uh like that commencement speech where he says what is water
Ben mentions David Foster Wallace's commencement speech, referring to its famous line 'what is water', which is also the title of the book version of the speech.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
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It works in fiction. It's fun in like Tinker Taylor, Soldier Spy or whatever. But really what you want is the boring people.
The host mentions the title as an example of fiction where targeting top officials works, contrasting it with real-world espionage where lower-level personnel are often targeted.
a tinker Taylor Soldier Spy and all in one package
One of the hosts uses the phrase 'a tinker Taylor Soldier Spy' to describe the cat, referencing the famous novel/spy trope.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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Mentioned 2 times
yeah makes me it makes me think of the the scene in the The Hobbit you know with the giant spiders that the sheab
A host mentions the book 'The Hobbit' when discussing giant spiders, referencing a scene.
and then he recently I think spent over around two million dollars posts on a the One Ring card which sounds to me like a is that like a Lord of the Rings Magic the Gathering crossover this particular card special because it I think it was something different about it the one that he got yeah it's a it's a set that was put out um I think it's called Tales of Middle Earth and you could buy like boosters of it and the whole Allure of that specific card is that you could... it's actually the the language on it is the same language or it's made in the same language that the one ring is made of in the or that is inscribed uh on the actual one ring in the Tolkien novels
The hosts discuss a valuable Magic the Gathering card based on 'the One Ring' and mention that the language on the card is from 'the Tolkien novels'.
Delay, Deny, Defend
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Mentioned 2 times
It's also the title of a book published in 2010 which is a great read It's highly critical of the insurance industry and as we also discussed we talked about this with each other a lot off air uh that book is again a bestseller correct it well it jumped up immediately It was number two when we talked about this on strange news on the Amazon non-fiction list
The hosts mention a book titled 'Delay, Deny, Defend' published in 2010 that is critical of the insurance industry and recently became a bestseller on Amazon, linking it to the insurance industry's strategy.
A book written by author Jay Fineman, first published in 2010, has skyrocketed to number two on the Amazon non-fiction charts, titled Delay, Deny, Defend.
The podcast hosts discuss a book titled 'Delay, Deny, Defend' authored by Jay Fineman, which has unexpectedly risen to #2 on the Amazon nonfiction charts due to its relevance to a recent assassination of a healthcare CEO.
Animal Farm
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Mentioned 2 times
Yeah, I know that a lot of us listening today are huge fans of Animal Farm, right? In the work of George Orwell, there is an incredibly bleak, incredibly well-written part of that book where the animals—well, quick spoiler—Animal Farm, if you are not familiar with the plot and don’t want it spoiled for you and you’ve been waiting for a chance to read it or watch one of the many adaptations, please consider this your spoiler warning.
During the episode, the hosts engage with the audience about 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, acknowledging its popularity among listeners and noting that it is frequently assigned in schools. They delve into key plot points and the significant themes of the book, offering insights that connect it to the broader discussions in the episode titled 'The Rise of the Chimera.'
In the work of George Orwell, there is an incredibly bleak, incredibly well-written part of that book where the animals—well, quick spoiler—Animal Farm, if you are not familiar with the plot and don’t want it spoiled for you and you’ve been waiting for a chance to read it or watch one of the many adaptations, please consider this your spoiler warning. Alright, so in Animal Farm, the human owners of the farm, or the human authority figures of the farm, are kicked out of power, right?
The hosts discuss 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, highlighting a particularly poignant section of the book. They provide a brief summary of its plot and caution listeners about spoilers, setting the stage for the themes explored in the episode.
The Handmaid's Tale
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Yeah, as a brainstorm or a blue sky pitch; very Handmaid's Tale in some ways! Like what's that thing that went around?
The hosts reference *The Handmaid's Tale* as a comparison to a political policy, providing insight into the implications of forced sterilization.
Oh yes, yes, yes. The non-handmaid's tale, that's right.
In this segment, the podcast hosts cleverly reference the famous book and TV series *The Handmaid's Tale*, jokingly distinguishing it while discussing narrative framing.
Everything That Rises Must Converge: Stories
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Uh, it’s like Flannery O’Connor said, 'All that rises must converge,' right? Yeah, but now in a really cool way.
The hosts reference a quote from Flannery O'Connor, suggesting that it relates to contemporary themes like the convergence of privacy issues.
What if there's a secret organization of Flannery O'Connor stands you know what I mean and all they want to do is take over Travis Air Force Base so they can cosplay uh good country people and a good man it's hard to find and all all those hits
One of the hosts mentions this work by Flannery O'Connor in a hypothetical scenario about fans of the author.
The Mist
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I saw videos from there where it was just literally like the mist, like the Stephen King story, just absolutely this very weird, sickly kind of haze. I don't know, what did you experience that?
In this segment, host Matt references Stephen King's story "The Mist" to illustrate the strange, unhealthy haze resulting from a chlorine leak.
explain something to me does the Mist and this is kind of a spoiler and just stop listening if you don't want we're past the statute man it's five years we established that uh so in the Mist is it an actual Dimension that's being breached or that is coming into our Dimension or is it just something that affects the mind because I started watching this show that's based on the mist and it seems to have a completely different understanding of what it is than what I thought it was
One host asks about the nature of the story 'The Mist' (specifically in relation to a show adaptation), discussing its plot elements. The author is inferred from previous context mentioning Stephen King and a later reference to 'that other Stephen King story'.
Propaganda
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Mentioned 2 times
First episode of the podcast, Propaganda, available online.
In this episode, 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know' references the book 'Propaganda,' which serves as an online resource. This mention might be connected to the earlier conversation about Edward Bernays, who is known as the 'Godfather of PR.'
Bernice was right propaganda and crystallizing public opinion are free to read online right now
Ben mentions Edward Bernays and his books, suggesting they are relevant to understanding social dynamic pressure and incentivization.
Brave New World
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You just have to make sure you get the app, you know, you get the email, sign up in advance. Brave New World!
During the discussion, the podcast hosts reference the book 'Brave New World' in response to the concept of a service that allows individuals to use an app to receive a beam of light at a designated location and time. This allusion highlights the potential dystopian implications of such technology.
Hell, I mean, Luna Juice and Sunshine On Demand, this sounds, this does sound like Brave New World or something along those lines.
The podcast hosts reference 'Brave New World' to draw a thematic comparison regarding the potential implications of a technology that allows companies to direct light using mirrors in space, evoking a sense of dystopia.
Chariots of the Gods?
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Publishes a paperback that I loved when it came out—the Chariots of the Gods?—question mark, a little bit of hedging there. He publishes this first in 1969; it becomes an international bestseller, and a deluge of similar books hit the market right after.
In this episode, the hosts highlight the book 'Chariots of the Gods?' by Erich von Däniken, discussing its impact on the exploration of fringe theories regarding ancient civilizations. They mention that it became an international bestseller shortly after its release in 1969, leading to a wave of similar publications.
If you heard the phrase, you might not immediately recognize it, but if you saw one of these stones, your memory would flash back to maybe a BBC documentary or maybe Eric Von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods?
In this episode, the hosts reference Eric Von Daniken's book, Chariots of the Gods?, a title that may resonate with listeners as they discuss the Ica stones and their connection to intriguing historical narratives.
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
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Mentioned 2 times
Yeah, to be specific Venezuela due to the, everybody read Confessions of an Economic Hitman first off! But Venezuela is having an economic collapse!
Ben recommends the book 'Confessions of an Economic Hitman' while discussing the economic collapse in Venezuela, highlighting its relevance as a context for the situation.
is it about uh as uh Smedley Butler would say is it about being an economic Hitman is it about extracting and controlling the means of wealth and production
One of the hosts asks if the historical tension is about being an 'economic Hitman', referencing a concept often associated with John Perkins' book, immediately after mentioning Smedley Butler.
The Silence of the Lambs
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It reminds me of that weaselly little academic in Silence of the Lambs, you know, the late great Hannibal. The late great who just wants to establish his reputation.
The podcast references 'The Silence of the Lambs' as a cultural touchstone while discussing a psychiatrist who may have misrepresented information from a bank hostage situation to enhance his career, drawing a comparison between the academic in the movie and a real-life figure.
our next shout out rather comes from Crystal K who says Plum Island is an animal disease research facility at least according to Silence of the Lambs This would certainly account for any perceived air of secrecy about the place Also Clarice was the one who suggested she could arrange for lecter's vacation to the island in exchange for identifying Buffalo Bill
A listener email references the book (or story) in the context of Plum Island and characters/plot points.
The Canterbury Tales
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So first, what do you say, let's start with the maid's tale. If we want to make this Canterbury Tales-esque or a Hulu original, maybe?
The podcast hosts are discussing how to frame their story, suggesting that it could be styled to resemble 'The Canterbury Tales', which is a classic collection of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer.
so there's the Comstock law or the federal anti-obscenity act that banned a lot of stuff like the Canterbury Tales or the de Cameron
A host mentions 'The Canterbury Tales' as a book banned by the Comstock law.
The Gift of Fear
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Everybody read the book that we mentioned frequently a few years back, The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. The idea of intuition is there.
In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the concept of intuition and refer to 'The Gift of Fear' by Gavin de Becker, highlighting its relevance in their ongoing analysis, particularly in the context of the Kenyan serial killer case where intuition plays a significant role.
and we want to we owe a lot of this to an author named Gavin de Becker who wrote The Gift of fear
The host introduces the book and author as a key source for understanding subconscious cues related to intuition and safety.
After the Revolution
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There's an excellent novel by our pal Robert Evans, a good friend of the show, called It Could Happen Here. It is a continuing podcast as well, so please do check it out.
The podcast host highlights a book by Robert Evans titled 'It Could Happen Here' and emphasizes its relevance to the podcast's themes, also noting that it is part of a continuing podcast series.
and this reminds me a lot of uh what of the excellent work are PAL Robert Evans did in his series it could happen here I keep thinking about these things occurring across the planet now right
Ben mentions Robert Evans and his work 'it could happen here' in the context of global instability and coups, comparing it to the situations discussed.
Atheism is Winning!
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so then I opened up uh the Lesser key of Solomon to check out some of the demons and how they're described in there and bail is described in that thing as having sometimes appearing with a cat head
One of the hosts mentions opening this book to research demon descriptions after hearing a story on the podcast.
we got together and we looked up the first thing considered to be a book ever and generally right now the first thing considered to be a quote-unquote book is the Epic of Gilgamesh which is kind of old
The hosts mention The Epic of Gilgamesh as the first thing considered to be a book.
It
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It's also mentioned in the X-Men in the comic... It's mentioned in the novel it
The host mentions the concept of tulpas being mentioned in the novel 'It'.
and I'm with you there Noel I uh I remember being baffled that I could read Stephen King's It at such a young age with no problems
A host mentions reading Stephen King's book 'It' at a young age.
Devil in the Grove
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you have written multiple books beneath a Restless son the Pulitzer Prize winning the devil in the Grove as well as the edge execution of Willie Francis
The host lists this book, noting it is Pulitzer Prize winning, as one of Gilbert King's works.
King's work on his book devil in the Grove actually led to the exonerations of the wrongly accused men known as the Groveland for the podcast bone Valley brings that same level of investigative rigor to the story of Leon Schofield
Ben Bolin introduces Gilbert King and mentions his book 'devil in the Grove', highlighting its role in leading to exonerations.
The Three-Body Problem
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Is there a world with no walls to face just to keep going with that three body problem stuff?
The host references 'three body problem stuff' in the context of sci-fi concepts related to privacy and control, likely referencing the popular book series.
Nuclear War
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So we can shout out Annie Jacobson for her book nuclear war a scenario that goes through pretty much what we're about to take you through.
The host mentions Annie Jacobson's book as a source that describes the potential events of a nuclear war scenario, which the podcast is about to discuss.
Nuclear Choices
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Um let's also shout out Nuclear Choices for the 21st century, a citizen's guide. Uh that's written by Richard Wolfson.
The host mentions Richard Wolfson's book as a source or related reading material.
A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ
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Thinking things like Canacle for Liowitz, The Day After Tomorrow. Uh hey, you hit us to your favorites.
The host suggests this book as a favorite work of fiction about nuclear disaster for listeners to recommend.
The Day After Tomorrow
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Thinking things like Canacle for Liowitz, The Day After Tomorrow. Uh hey, you hit us to your favorites.
The host suggests this work as a favorite work of film or fiction about nuclear disaster for listeners to recommend. While often known as a film, it's mentioned alongside a book in a list of "works of film or fiction".
Protocols
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going the shadowy immigrant coming to take over to infiltrate right our purity and the protocols of Zion of course you know pushing the uh alternate reality of invasion secret invasion and to me the lizard people one is such a perfect uh you know it seems to also come a little bit from Scientology, right?
John Cameron Mitchell mentions 'the protocols of Zion' as an example of a conspiracy theory text used to other people, specifically in an antisemitic context.
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There's another aspect of that in the uh book of Enoch. Um and that is also a great uh kind of analog I suppose for this idea of lizard people and potentially even where they came from.
Matt mentions the 'book of Enoch' as a text that provides an analog for the idea of lizard people, potentially linking it to the Nephilim.
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
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and even Jesus was a kind of manifestation of Eve to the Gnostics as someone who brought up love, which was not a word used in terms of divinity in the Old Testament.
John Cameron Mitchell mentions 'the Old Testament' when discussing Gnostic views on Jesus and Eve, contrasting its use of language regarding divinity with later texts.
Lives
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Um the line that stands out to me and I think to a lot of us uh is from Plutarch in his work lives where he says the first messenger that gave notice of Lucilles's coming was so far from pleasing Ty Grains that he had his head caught off were his pains and no man dared to bring further information without any intelligence at all.
The host quotes a specific passage from Plutarch's work 'Lives' to illustrate the ancient concept of not harming the messenger.
The Prime Minister was a Spy
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This is a real pitch made by a British author named Anthony Gray in his book uh they published in 1983. named in a burst of creativity, the prime minister was a spy.
The host introduces a conspiracy theory about Harold Holt being a spy, attributing it to a book published in 1983 by British author Anthony Gray titled 'The Prime Minister Was a Spy'.
Choker
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Maggie mentioned that book that you're always referencing Ben and I'm totally losing the name by Elizabeth Woods playing dead a million%
One host mentions a book by Elizabeth Woods titled 'Playing Dead', which discusses the concept of pseudocide (faking one's death), referencing a previous conversation.
The Afghanistan Papers
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Back in 2019, uh Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post published At War with the Truth, and the world said, "Uh, what?"
The host mentions a publication by Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post titled 'At War with the Truth' which revealed information about the Afghanistan war.
The Kite Runner
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...somebody would fly on a plane and they would read the kiterunner or something while they were on the plane and they would hop out and think that they understood everything about this place that has been a battleground for centuries and centuries.
An interviewee (as reported in the papers) allegedly mentioned consultants reading 'the kiterunner' on a plane and thinking they understood Afghanistan.
I Heard You Paint Houses
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It's based on a book right by this guy named Charles Brandt, right? It's called what is it? I heard you paint houses. This book purports to be non-fiction. It includes interviews and alleged confessions made to the author Charles Brandt uh by a former mafia hitman named Frank Sheiran.
The host mentions the book that the film 'The Irishman' is based on, including the author and title.
Oblivion
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So fast forward in 1996, a book comes out called Oblivion, and it cites a CIA operative as its source who claims that Richard Cox did work in the intelligence field in Europe during the Cold War. And it says he lived there until the 1990s before dying of cancer in Maryland.
A book published in 1996 is mentioned as a source claiming Richard Cox worked for intelligence and died in Maryland.
Playing Dead
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Years ago, I interviewed this woman, Elizabeth Greenwood, and she wrote a book about faking your own death cuz she was like, 'I need to know if this is possible.' We we did. We talked to her as well, didn't we, Matt? What was the book called? Oh, Ben's a big fan of it. I think it's called Playing Dead. Yes.
Maggie mentions interviewing Elizabeth Greenwood about her book on faking death. Matt and Ben confirm the author and title.
Second Nature
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Uh you can look up the lawyer who became DuPont's worst nightmare. That is a book by Nathaniel Rich about this gentleman we're talking to.
The host mentions a book written about the guest, stating its title and author.
Northern Exposures
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Well, I I I have also recently published a book called Exposure, which I try to go into more detail about the discovery of this chemical and how it was we came to find out it even existed and what documents we saw this in and how how I really started to understand what was going on here.
The guest, Rob Balot, mentions that he has published a book with this title.
Deep Learning
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But anyway, it's it's really fascinating stuff and Goodfellow, our friend Ian Jay Goodfellow actually wrote a book on this subject. Yeah. A book called his book about deep learning is called deep learning.
The host mentions that Ian J. Goodfellow, a key figure in deep learning, wrote a book on the subject and states its title.
Gravity's rainbow
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it reminds me a little bit of um oh what was that excellent gravity's rainbow do you guys remember that one ... is that Thomas Pinon Yes yeah ... that novel has this thing about a secret conspiratorial Postal Service
One of the hosts mentions the novel 'Gravity's Rainbow' by Thomas Pynchon, relating it to the discussion about a secret postal service.
The Things They Carried
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For instance uh you know a great a great debate uh covering the things they carry is whether that should be evaluated as a cohesive novel or whether it's a series of interrelated short stories
The speaker uses this book as an example of a work that blurs the line between a novel and a collection of short stories, relating it to the previous discussion about reading short stories.
At the Mountains of Madness
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and on the other side of the wall every wall is just snow and3 de C weather and HP Lovecraft monsters mountains of Madness
The speaker references H.P. Lovecraft and his work 'At the Mountains of Madness' to evoke the feeling of isolation and horror in Antarctica.
The Great Depression
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Oo, I'm glad you're mentioning this. Yeah, there's a great uh there's a great book by a Dartmouth economics professor named Doug Irwin. Uh he also has a great NPR interview regarding exactly what you're talking about.
One of the hosts mentions a book by Dartmouth economics professor Doug Irwin while discussing the expansion of the Smoot-Hawley tariff bill beyond agricultural products.
Julius Caesar
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uh and then later a guy named William Shakespeare real up incoming writer had a thing he wrote called Julius Caesar and and that's where there's a line in that where they say beware the eyeses of March
The host mentions William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar as the origin of the phrase "beware the Ides of March".
Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's almanack for kids
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and it might sound crazy until we realize that he publish a best-selling book Poor Richard's Almanac
Mentioned as a best-selling book published by Benjamin Franklin that included astrological content.
Memoirs of the Don Family in Angus, Etc
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you can read the Memoirs of Don rean
Mentioned as one of the sources providing different perspectives on the Reagan administration's use of astrology.
The Case for Trump
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well it's a direct response to for the record right from da
Mentioned as the book that Nancy Reagan's memoir is a response to.
What Does Joan Say?
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That's where the title comes from
Explains the origin of the title 'What does Jones say'.
The Lord of the Rings
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uh in in the book Shob the the spider the evil uh Spider is in Lord of the Rings you are absolutely correct about that
A host mentions 'Lord of the Rings' to clarify that the spider Shelob is from this book, not 'The Hobbit'.
Nineteen Eighty-Four
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Orwell was right I hate to say it Orwell was right and a good writer
One of the hosts mentions 'Orwell' and states he was 'right' and a 'good writer' in the context of discussing potential government manipulation and control of information through social media, referencing a previous episode about limiting access to information.
Food of the Gods
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you may have read books like food of the Gods the search for the original tree of knowledge
Ben mentions Terence McKenna and lists one of his books.
How to Change Your Mind
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Michael pollen talks about this in his book a little bit where he actually shops around for the right uh people to go to to have this experience because he wants an an experience on par with the sort of the clinical therapeutic uh experiences that are taking place in these studies
Robert Lamb refers back to Michael Pollan and discusses a part of his book where he sought psychedelic experiences.
Deliverance
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...because of Deliverance because of Deliverance and and squealy like a pig oh my God I forgot about that one that's one of those films that I appreciate but don't want to rewatch you know what I mean yeah it's a bummer yeah The book was good but still
One of the hosts mentions that the book version of the film 'Deliverance' was good.
Atlas Shrugged
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back in 2019 a real life character straight out of Atlas Shrugged passed away
The host compares David Koch to a character from the book 'Atlas Shrugged'.
History Is Wrong
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Yeah, that's just at least the image I get. Eric Von Däniken! Love to drop that name.
The podcast host references the name of researcher 'Eric Von Däniken', known for his writings on ancient astronauts. This occurs during a discussion about theories concerning ancient technologies.
The Illustrated Golden Bough
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George Frasier, 'The Golden Bough' is nuts; it was first published in 1890 and it’s talking about a lot of the same things and it still holds up because Frasier was largely correct!
The hosts are discussing the winter solstice and the commonalities of practices around the world. They mention 'The Golden Bough' by James George Frazer as a seminal work on comparative religion that explores these shared traditions.
The Omnivore's Dilemma
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Check out The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. To your point, Sarah is whispering in.
In this segment, Ben, the podcast host, highlights the book 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' by Michael Pollan, incorporating it into a conversation about vegetarianism and food choices.
The Mafia, CIA & George Bush
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Well, according to a gentleman named Pete Bruton who wrote a book called The Mafia, CIA, and George Bush, he says as soon as Seal was freed, he quote, 'began working full-time for the CIA, traveling back and forth from the U.S. to Latin America!'
In this segment, the podcast hosts reference the book 'The Mafia, CIA, and George Bush' authored by Pete Bruton. They discuss how Bruton claims that Barry Seal began working full-time for the CIA immediately after his release from prison, frequently traveling to Latin America.
A Christmas Carol
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I am so sorry, guys, last thing on Scrooge, does A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens exist?
During a discussion about the movie 'Scrooged,' one of the hosts inquires whether the book 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is part of the movie's universe.
The Illustrated Golden Bough
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And I love this because this feels like an allusion to the work of Joseph Campbell or Frasier's The Golden Bough, which are great reads if you're into folklore—seminal works.
The podcast hosts are discussing the concept of immaculate conception and its place in folklore narratives. One of the hosts mentions 'The Golden Bough' by James George Frazer as a recommended book for those interested in folklore.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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That’s interesting, too, when you switch between New International Version of the Bible in King James and some of the other newer versions of the Bible, Book of Mormon... yeah.
The hosts delve into the variations between different translations of the Bible, highlighting the 'New International Version' and discussing how these differences might change the interpretations compared to other versions, including the Book of Mormon.
The Bible
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That’s interesting, too, when you switch between New International Version of the Bible in King James and some of the other newer versions of the Bible, Book of Mormon... yeah.
The hosts explore how switching between various versions of the Bible, including the New International Version and the King James Version, can change interpretations. They mention the Book of Mormon as part of this discussion.
Creed Or Chaos?
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That’s interesting, too, when you switch between New International Version of the Bible in King James and some of the other newer versions of the Bible, Book of Mormon... yeah.
The hosts explore how various religious texts, including the 'Book of Mormon' and different versions of the Bible, can influence interpretations and meanings.
Jesus
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So people in the modern world figuring out the exact date of Jesus's birthday, their goals differ from the goals of whomever wrote the gospels.
The hosts discuss how modern historians trying to determine the timing of Jesus' birth have different objectives compared to the authors of the gospels.
The New Complete Works of Josephus
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But if you go to other scholars, like Flavius Josephus—oh, what a great name!
The podcast hosts mention the renowned ancient historian Flavius Josephus to provide additional historical context.
The Gift of Fear
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That's why Gavin de Becker’s The Gift of Fear is a must-read book, and it's a really important point, I think, beyond just France; it's a human experiential point.
In the podcast, the hosts emphasize the importance of Gavin de Becker's book 'The Gift of Fear' as essential reading. They relate its insights to a broader discussion about the threats posed by potential predators in society, extending beyond the specific context of sexual assault in France.
The Omnivore's Dilemma
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Yet I hold firm; I will stand on this hill, omnivore's dilemma aside, shout out to the author Michael Pollan, the idea of speciesism is very real and is impacting a world that is still wrestling with the dwindling biodiversity on the planet right now.
Ben refers to 'Omnivore's Dilemma' by Michael Pollan while discussing the concept of speciesism. He acknowledges both the book and its author to emphasize his argument about the ethical treatment of animals.
Cloud Atlas (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Such that, you know, Cloud Atlas becomes an awesome story and people believe in reincarnation.
In this segment, the podcast host refers to the book 'Cloud Atlas' to emphasize a narrative about reincarnation, highlighting its significance as a story that inspires belief in the concept.
The Nameless
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Oh yeah, and guys, in the time between these two episodes, I mentioned just off air that I was reading that book, The Nameless.
In this brief mention, the podcast host shares that during the break between episodes, he was reading a book called 'The Nameless'.
The Invisibles
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Yeah, it's written by one of our favorite graphic novel authors, Grant Morrison, that Ben, you got me into with The Invisibles when I was just a wee kid, so thank you for that.
In this segment, podcast host Jo recalls how fellow host Ben introduced him to the graphic novel series 'The Invisibles' by Grant Morrison when he was a child, expressing gratitude for the discovery.
T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land
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The name is derived from a passage that T.S. Eliot wrote in his haunting poem The Waste Land, which also, if you like good stuff, you should read in full.
In this segment, the podcast hosts reference T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land' as the inspiration for the term 'Third Man Factor', which is central to the episode's theme. They encourage listeners to read the poem for deeper understanding.
The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics
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One of the best books about this, and shout out to our pal Dylan Fagan, there is The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible by a guy named John Gyer.
In this segment, the podcast hosts highlight the book 'The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible' by John Gyer, noting its relevance to the discussion. They recommend the book and give a shout out to their colleague Dylan Fagan for bringing it to their attention.
South!
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As a matter of fact, we have a couple of quotations; one from Shackleton's same work on his expeditions called simply South, because, you know, it's Antarctica.
In this segment, the hosts reference the book 'South' by Ernest Shackleton, highlighting it as a source for a quote related to his expeditions in Antarctica.
Sailing Alone Around the World
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Oh true, it goes... and I love that we're mentioning Slocum, who is an historical figure that I wish more people read; his book is Sailing Alone Around the World, a stem-to-banger.
In this segment, the hosts discuss Joshua Slocum, an important historical figure, and express a desire for more people to read his book, 'Sailing Alone Around the World', which they describe as a compelling read related to the theme of 'third man' experiences.
Altered Egos
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When you call in, tell us something about maybe McDonald Critchley, the dude who wrote 'The Idea of a Presence,' which is one of the things that went into this episode.
In this segment, the hosts encourage listeners to call in and share their thoughts about McDonald Critchley, the author of 'The Idea of a Presence,' which is referenced as one of the sources that influenced the episode.
Journeys Out of the Body
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In his 1971 book Journeys Out of the Body, is that correct? Yes, correct. And he had Far Journeys; that's another one of his books, Ultimate Journey, lots of journeys.
The podcast hosts are discussing Bob Monroe, the namesake of the Monroe Institute. They mention his book 'Journeys Out of the Body', which was published in 1971.
Far Journeys
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And he had Far Journeys; that's another one of his books, Ultimate Journey, lots of journeys. Journey Out of the Body, that's the big one. It's really—he's a fascinating character, and if you go to the Monroe Institute's website, which is monroeinstitute.org, you can actually find YouTube videos of this man, Bob Monroe, where he's giving talks.
The hosts discuss the book 'Far Journeys' as another work by Bob Monroe, highlighting his intriguing character and referencing the Monroe Institute where listeners can find more information and videos about him.
The Pacific Pharmacist
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Well, I think it’s very interesting because actually when I had finished and premiered 'The Pharmacist,' I had been contacted by these producers who wanted to attach me as a director to this film about Anthony Fauci's work in Africa.
Jenner Furst shares that he found it interesting that after completing 'The Pharmacist', he was approached by producers who wanted him to direct a film focusing on Anthony Fauci's efforts in Africa.
The Cambridge Introduction to Modernism
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That's why Proust wrote 'A Taste of Things Remembered.' It's all about how he eats a madeleine dipped in tea or something like that.
During a discussion about the connection between smell and memory, one of the hosts mentions 'A Taste of Things Remembered' by Proust, which explores how he experiences a madeleine dipped in tea, linking food with nostalgia.
You (Export)
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But the story is, he and another doctor he worked with, Dr. Rosen, wrote a series of books called the 'You' series, like 'You: The Owner's Manual', 'You on a Diet', 'You Being Beautiful', and they would come in and shoot videos for them.
The hosts are discussing a former coworker, Dr. O, who co-authored a series of books known as the 'You' series, which includes titles such as 'You: The Owner's Manual', 'You on a Diet', and 'You Being Beautiful'.
The Yankee Chick's Survival Guide to Texas
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It was called a 'Straight Yankee in Texas' and they used the phrase 'kangaroo court', but they also used the phrase 'Mustang Court' and they spelled it differently.
In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the first known recorded use of the term 'kangaroo court' and mention a book titled 'Straight Yankee in Texas' that includes this phrase.
The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia
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Wow, yeah, most famously when Marvel Comics published a new edition of their encyclopedia. That's the other thing; those are the two things that happened.
The hosts briefly discuss the publication of a new edition of the Marvel Comics Encyclopedia, noting that this event coincided with the year 1989, when Burma changed its name to Myanmar. This mention serves as an illustration of significant occurrences at that time.
Kim
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There are still, you know, like shout out to Rudyard Kipling's Kim, you know, the Brits are still there in some capacity. And of course, '67, you've got French Indochina, you've got the US definitely not being there.
The hosts reference Rudyard Kipling's novel *Kim* to highlight the ongoing presence of the British in the region during the historical context they are discussing, while pointing out that the United States was not involved at that time.
Chariots of the Gods?
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Eric Von Daniken? Eric Von Daniken, yes, that's right, Chariots of the Gods!
During the podcast, the host refers to Erich von Däniken and his book, Chariots of the Gods!, while exploring notable figures in the UFO community at Alien Con. This mention is part of a broader discourse on history and unsolved mysteries.
Fire and Fury
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Uh, and he got these recordings a few years back when he was interviewing Epstein about the subject of a book he wrote called Fire and Fury.
In this segment, the podcast host, Ben, discusses a book titled 'Fire and Fury', referring to journalist Michael Wolff's interviews with Jeffrey Epstein. He elaborates on recent allegations and recordings that surfaced concerning Epstein.
The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
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They okay, got it, in the books, you also see also see it mentioned as, you know, kind of like when people are following a religion and they rationalize they're doing by citing a book.
The hosts are discussing the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition, a set of guidelines for business and life from the Star Trek universe. They compare the way these rules are referenced in the show and other materials to how religious followers use books for justification.
Frankenstein
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Typically though, in the canon of Frankenstein, he usually doesn't like fall apart; but like Humpty Dumpty, yeah!
The hosts are playfully discussing whether Frankenstein's monster 'falls to pieces,' referencing the book's canon; they are engaging in lighthearted banter within a Halloween-themed discussion.
The Jungle Book
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Oh, like the Christopher Walken King Louie in the live-action Jungle Book! That's the way it's depicted in the live-action Jungle Book in the King Louie character.
The hosts make a comparison to 'The Jungle Book' to illustrate the appearance of Gigantopithecus. They specifically refer to King Louie from the live-action adaptation, highlighting the character's large size to establish a connection to their discussion.
The Selfish Gene
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He wrote this book in 1976 called 'The Selfish Gene,' and he took the word meme from the root of memo, mimic! And Wartman has this great quote summing it up, which I don't know, like we’re going straight to our pal Wartman here because he sums it up the best, I think! The quote is basically a meme is an idea, the kind of idea that endures over time like a memory, which can be copied or mimicked and shared like a memo!
The hosts of the podcast mention the book 'The Selfish Gene', written by Richard Dawkins, as they discuss the origin of the term 'meme.' They explain how the term relates to the concepts of 'memo' and 'mimic'.
The Demoiselle D'Ys
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Isn't Robert W. Chambers who wrote 'The Yellow King,' famously sort of memed in its own way in season one of 'True Detective'? And in 'The Yellow King,' the entire universe of that, which is very Lovecraft, and it's wrapped around... that's a nice Carcosa reference! The idea that there is some sort of play, and if you read the play, by the very act of experiencing that, you will go mad!
The hosts of the podcast discuss 'The Yellow King' by Robert W. Chambers, relating it to the theme of infohazards explored in the episode. They point out how the play included in the book is said to drive its readers mad, linking it to ideas from the horror genre.
The Department of Truth #2
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It's a comic series that you can get in these little graphic novel compendium things called 'Department of Truth.' Without spoiling it too much, it's based on a secret government society that attempts to ensure conspiracy theories aren't believed by enough people. It manifests in the real world.
The hosts of the podcast mention the comic series 'Department of Truth,' which explores the real-world implications of believed conspiracy theories. They discuss how the narrative suggests that widespread belief in an idea can lead it to become a reality.
Science and Civilisation in China
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There's a guy named Joseph Needham who wrote a book called Science and Civilization in China and he talks about this in volume six.
During the discussion about the history of smallpox inoculation, the host refers to a book titled 'Science and Civilization in China,' authored by Joseph Needham, highlighting its relevance to the topic.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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I can't remember which version of that makes it into your book.
In this segment, the host refers to 'your book', which is clearly understood to be the Bible, as they discuss topics related to Jesus and his actions.
Dark Wire
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I only know about this; there's a book called Dark Wire. Dark Wire, it's coming out as a Netflix series actually, that was the news that brought up in the press recently. I didn't know—I remember the book, um, by a guy named Joseph Cox; it's a great read.
In this segment, the hosts talk about the book 'Dark Wire' written by Joseph Cox, which details a significant FBI sting operation. They mention that the book is being adapted into a Netflix series, linking it to a broader discussion on similar real-life operations.
Satanic Bible
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He created the Satanic Bible, it still to this day remains available, you can find it, it's one of the most, at least most available books that you can find about Satanism or the satanic religion.
In this segment, the hosts discuss the 'Satanic Bible', authored by Anton LaVey, highlighting its status as a well-known and accessible book on Satanism.
2001. a Space Odyssey
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And I'll just leave it with this: in the Arthur C. Clarke novel '2001: A Space Odyssey,' of course the film is based on that too, Europa comes up a lot.
In this segment, the podcast host, Ben, discusses the book '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Arthur C. Clarke, pointing out its notable focus on the moon Europa. He highlights how the narrative influenced the film adaptation, and links this to NASA's plans to explore Europa for signs of habitability.
A People's History of the United States
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Again, not found in your history textbooks, at least not in grade school, or unless you had Howard Zinn at your career day. Do you think he did career days?
In this segment, the host brings up Howard Zinn to highlight that the history of the Ludlow Massacre is rarely covered in traditional textbooks. The host humorously speculates about whether Zinn attended career days at schools, implying that if he did, students would have learned about overlooked historical events.
The Grapes of Wrath
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Shout out to Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, hugely, that's the book that really hipped me to this whole struggle and this whole structure, you know?
In the podcast, the host highlights 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck, stating that it opened his eyes to the struggles and dynamics within the labor movement in the United States.
Bound for Glory
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There's a film called Bound for Glory that is about Woody Guthrie's story, the folk singer and his involvement in labor, and it shows this exact kind of Grapes of Wrath type situation where there are these, just they're these almost like camps of folks that are waiting for work, and it's just not coming.
The hosts briefly mention the film 'Bound for Glory,' which tells the story of folk singer Woody Guthrie and explores his involvement in labor movements. The film illustrates labor conditions in the US, drawing parallels to the struggles depicted in 'The Grapes of Wrath.'
Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof
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In a work of his called Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof, he claims that newly discovered correspondence between Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh, an actor named William Kemp, and a moneylender with a tremendously offensive name—he all show that Shakespeare had difficulty with money and marriage!
The podcast hosts are discussing the works of Franklin Harvey Head, specifically mentioning his book 'Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof.' In this work, Head claims that Shakespeare's issues with money and marriage resulted in chronic insomnia, which manifested in his writings. The book serves as an example of Head's satirical style.
Studies in Early American History
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He writes a book called Studies in Early American History: A Notable Lawsuit!
The podcast hosts are discussing Franklin Harvey Head's book, 'Studies in Early American History: A Notable Lawsuit!', which features a fictional story about a lawsuit between the Olmstead family and the Astor family regarding Captain Kidd's treasure. This book serves as the source for the conspiracy theory being explored, suggesting that John Jacob Astor's wealth is derived from treasure stolen from the Olmstead family.
Eichmann in Jerusalem
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Not just about how the legislative sausage gets made, but again, like I was pointing out earlier, the work of Hannah Arendt with the banality of evil, right?
The podcast host references Hannah Arendt's concept of 'the banality of evil' while discussing the political process of lawmaking. This book explores how large systems can enable wrongdoing by distancing individuals from the repercussions of their actions. It is contextualized within a conversation about a bill that appears beneficial at first glance but could ultimately be used to target political adversaries.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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Oh my gosh, the beefs are in the Bible, you know what I mean? It goes back a little while.
One of the podcast hosts refers to 'the Bible' while discussing the parallels between current world conflicts and historical disputes, emphasizing a long-standing source of conflict.
Proceedings
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In another book called Anson's Gold, a fellow named George Edmund says that we have to remember George Anson was a naval man—he was an admiral! And George Edmund argues that Anson created this cipher to hide the latitude and longitude of an island where he had buried or discovered a huge Spanish treasure! Oh, it's a treasure map!
The hosts are discussing theories about the Shugborough Inscription. They mention a book titled 'Anson's Gold' by George Edmund, which suggests that the inscription serves as a hidden treasure map created by George Anson and Admiral Nelson.
Holy Blood, Holy Grail
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In 1982, the author of a book called The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail speculated that the painter you had mentioned earlier, uh, Poussin, was a member of what's called the Priory of Sion! And we remember we interviewed, uh, the daughter of one of the authors; Vent was her last name, I believe! Uh, fascinating story!
The hosts discuss various theories surrounding the Shugborough Inscription, referencing the book 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail'. They explore a theory that the inscription is linked to the Priory of Sion and the Holy Grail, and also mention a previous interview with a relative of one of the book's authors.
The Da Vinci Code (Republish)
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And you know, this is very Dan Brown! Dan Brown leans very heavily on this in one of his books, at least in The Da Vinci Code! And the idea is that this bloodline was, uh, secreted away!
The hosts are discussing a theory that Jesus had children, and they specifically mention Dan Brown's book 'The Da Vinci Code' as a popular work that explores this concept.
The Da Vinci Code (Republish)
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It went mainstream when Dan Brown leveraged this concept for the basis of the Da Vinci Code, which is, um... I still think a solid, solid film, and I enjoyed the book. Uh, I would say I have not read the book, but the film I was happier than a lot of the critics about it.
The hosts are discussing the Priory of Scion theory and how it gained popularity through Dan Brown's book, 'The Da Vinci Code'. They reflect on their views of both the book and its film adaptation.
Waylon
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I wrote an autobiography even and just labeled the worst as bad things because if I don't call it what it was, then I can pretend it didn't happen.
A listener discusses their experience of writing an 'autobiography' where they labeled the most difficult parts of their life as 'bad things' to help cope with the trauma.
TIME-LIFE Mysteries of the Unknown
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There's often a huge deal made in ancient alien shows or Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown.
The hosts are discussing the tendency for some media to create mystified narratives about how ancient structures were built. They reference 'Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown' as a well-known example.
Records of the Grand Historian
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So he is very, very well-connected, according to a book called Records of the Grand Historian; this guy was a monster!
The podcast hosts mention the book 'Records of the Grand Historian' as a source that provides insight into a historical figure, referring specifically to Le Pingley, who is described as a notorious character.
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England
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There's a fantastic book called, uh, Devil in the Shape of a Woman that looks at this practice in the Salem Witch Trials.
The podcast hosts mention a book titled 'Devil in the Shape of a Woman' to provide context on how historical accounts can be skewed, often relating to the Salem Witch Trials. They use this specific book as evidence of a recurring theme in history.
Sons of Cain
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He believes that when there's economic downturn, especially on a wide scale, in any region or globally even or just in a town, the probability of creating a future serial killer who is going through this, uh, the economic downturn, all the realities that you face when that's happening, he believes that you increase the probability of creating serial killers, and in his opinion, he wrote a book called Sons of Cain, and in it, he describes how because of the financial crisis from 2007 to 2008, we are actually creating a new generation of serial killers, or we have generated essentially a new, uh, season of serial killers that will emerge 10, 20 years from now, and he believes that that economic downturn, at least in some way, helped to create those serial killers.
The hosts discuss Peter Vronsky, referencing a prior 'Zodiac Killer' episode. Vronsky argues that the economic crash of 2008 may lead to a rise in serial killers, a theory he outlines in his book 'Sons of Cain'. He explains that economic downturns can increase the probability of generating future serial killers.
Watership Down
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They were continually hunted by the press—if you've ever read Watership Down, there's a fantastic mythology that the rabbits in that story have about being the prince with a thousand enemies.
The hosts draw parallels between the relentless media pursuit of Diana and Dodie Fayed and the themes from the book 'Watership Down,' highlighting the mythology of rabbits facing countless adversaries.
The Big Breach
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In 2007, he went ahead and published the book 'The Big Breach'.
The hosts highlight that Richard Tomlinson published a book called 'The Big Breach' in 2007.
Skeleton Crew
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Ben, what's that Stephen King short story where the doctor is stranded and he slowly starts cutting away pieces of himself to sustain his life? I think it's called Survivor type!
The podcast hosts discuss a Stephen King short story called Survivor Type, where a character slowly eats parts of their own body. The context of the discussion revolves around the desperation that starving people may face and the extreme measures they might take to survive.
1984
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I posit to you guys, this is what Orwell once upon a time described as a double plus ungood situation! This is like, you can just cut this out and just put it in the book where the definition is supposed to be!
The podcast hosts reference George Orwell's work, likely *Nineteen Eighty-Four*, by mentioning the term 'double plus ungood'. They're using this reference to emphasize the severity of the situation they are describing.
Hide Your Assets and Disappear
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So one of the things with this show that I found really fascinating is I have a book sitting right behind me called 'Hide Your Assets and Disappear.' It was a best-selling book, I think, in 1999 or 2000. So I think it was possible that Robert Fisher got out in the nick of time.
In this segment, podcast guest John Walczak references the book 'Hide Your Assets and Disappear,' discussing its relevance to the case of Robert Fisher. He suggests that the book contains techniques that were advantageous for evading capture prior to the internet and social media era, highlighting the different circumstances surrounding Fisher's disappearance in 2001.
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
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Are you referring to Rossum's Universal Robots by Karel Čapek?
The podcast hosts are discussing the origin of the word 'robot' and referring to the play 'Rossum's Universal Robots' written by Karel Čapek as its source.
Fight Club: A Novel
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And it sounds like a truism, but there's a reason people throw those phrases around! I think it's a Tyler Durden quote actually from Fight Club!
The podcast host mentions a quote from 'Fight Club,' a film that is based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk.
Trance Formation of America
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Hey guys, this is crazy Skip from Bal. I've read Kathy O'Brien's book Transformation of America three times. Her partner Mark Phillips saved her life.
A listener named crazy Skip shares his enthusiasm for Kathy O'Brien's book 'Transformation of America,' stating he has read it three times. He believes it contains factual information and points out that her partner, Mark Phillips, played a crucial role in saving her life.
Trance Formation of America
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The title is spelled trance, t-r-a-n-c-e space formation of America. Love it, so yeah, there are spaces between the other words, but just it's not transformation, it's transformation, and the subtitle is an MK Ultra mind control survivor, a whistleblower's true story.
The hosts discuss the correct spelling of the title, 'Trance Formation of America' by Kathy O'Brien, and its subtitle, 'an MK Ultra mind control survivor, a whistleblower's true story,' after receiving a message from a listener.
Making Sense of the Divine Name in the Book of Exodus
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And another example historically speaking is of course Moses from the Bible, from the book of Exodus, who was found as a babe in the rushes or whatever and adopted by a powerful family and then ultimately became a pretty important political figure. Let's just say love it!
The podcast discusses the 'book of Exodus' in relation to the biblical narrative of Moses, highlighting his adoption into a powerful family. This reference is used to illustrate the concept of adoption within a significant historical context.
Killers of the Flower Moon
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I mean, if anyone had a chance to see 'Killers of the Flower Moon', you see how that assimilation was utterly taken advantage of in order to rob these individuals of their tribal land and their wealth, especially in areas where that land may have sat upon oil reserves or other precious mining materials.
The podcast discusses the book 'Killers of the Flower Moon' in the context of how the assimilation of Native Americans was manipulated to dispossess them of their land and wealth, particularly where those lands had valuable resources like oil.
Asset Recovery Handbook
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This is where we want to introduce our first book, the one that people would consider conspiratorial. Doug Ledger wrote a book called Maritime UFO Files, and in this book he claims that additional witnesses exist.
The podcast hosts reference a book titled 'Maritime UFO Files' authored by Doug Ledger. This book discusses claims of additional witnesses to the Shag Harbor incident and is characterized by a conspiratorial perspective.
Dark Object
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Several weeks after the initial sighting, he co-wrote a book called Dark Object: The World's Only Government Documented UFO Crash. In this book, Styles and his co-author Doug Ledger from earlier, oh, the what was that book called, the Maritime UFO Files?
The podcast hosts reference a book titled 'Dark Object: The World's Only Government Documented UFO Crash' co-written by Chris Styles and Doug Ledger. The book explores the theory that the Shag Harbor incident involved an extraterrestrial spaceship that was submerged, tracked by the US Navy, and then launched into space. They also mention Doug Ledger's earlier book, 'Maritime UFO Files'.
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The Celts [2 volumes]
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There was an excellent article by a guy named Joseph Siegel that references a book by a guy named Samuel Romani. And Romani writes about Russia in Africa—resurgent great power or bellicose pretender?
In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss an article by Joseph Siegel that references a book by Samuel Romani, titled 'Russia in Africa—resurgent great power or bellicose pretender?'. This book explores Russia's influence in African nations, which ties into the broader conversation about election interference.
Raven Rock
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He has a book on it, the story of the U.S. government's secret plan to save itself while the rest of us die. So shout-out, shout-out to you, Garrett, because it's a great book, it's a gripping read, and Garrett is how I learned about Mount Weather.
The podcast host highlights a book by Garrett Graff that discusses the U.S. government's secret plan to ensure its survival while the general public might face peril. He mentions how he learned about Mount Weather from reading this gripping book.
Seven Days in May
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So I guess, I guess it was rumored back in '06, like if this was the place, but they reference in this article that there was a book called 7 Days in May where they reference inside this novel, they mention a place called Mount Thunder.
The host mentions that a book titled '7 Days in May' is referenced in a 2006 article, noting that the book includes a mention of Mount Thunder, which relates to Mt. Weather, the main topic of discussion in this episode.
Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Age of Science Fiction
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I'm reading an Isaac Asimov book from 1950 right now. I know this is obvious for fans of science fiction, but I'm always blown away by how close they get it in the 50s, like what modern civilization looks like and what technology of the future actually looks like.
Matt, one of the podcast hosts, shares that he is currently reading an Isaac Asimov book from 1950. He reflects on how impressively accurate science fiction from that era can be in depicting future technology and modern civilization.
Foundation
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As Matt mentioned, oh my gosh, I'm reading the Foundation series. I accidentally bought the second one out of sequence and then realized that, so I ordered the first one, and now I'm starting fresh.
Ben, one of the podcast hosts, shares that he's currently reading 'the Foundation series.' He mentions accidentally buying the second book first and realizing his mistake, which led him to order the first book and start fresh.
Planet Medicine: Origins, Revised Edition
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We’ve made this a two-part episode; let’s get into it; what does he say in his book—the message of the engraved stones of Ica? Let’s take these one at a time; the first one is that the stones themselves are way older than you think.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the insights presented in the book "The Message of the Engraved Stones of Ica" by Dr. Javier Cabrera, who is known for advocating the authenticity of the Ica Stones as significant historical artifacts.
Snow Crash
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Um, I just, I want to understand the connection there because it made me think of a Neil Stephenson book called Ramdi where there's like these Chinese, like it's like a massive multiplayer online game and there's like gold farming that takes place and it's a way of like hiding criminal activity and like almost like a secret currency, you know, way of like, you know, paying for things with this like in-game currency!
Matt mentions the author Neal Stephenson while discussing a concept from one of his books, likely 'Snow Crash', about online games being used to disguise criminal activities.
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
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Um, do you guys remember that book, 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'?
The hosts of the podcast discuss the book 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond, highlighting its relevance to the Spanish conquest of the Incan empire. This mention is framed around a conversation about the Incan civil war and the military advantages that allowed the Spanish to succeed.
A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle
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I think so, we always talk about how the Song of Ice and Fire and all those George R.R. Martin books are heavily influenced and inspired by actual, you know, historical struggles and political maneuvers and all that stuff.
During the episode, the host discusses how the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin draws on real historical events and political strategies, illustrating the interplay between history and fiction.
Pulcinellopaedia Seraphiniana, Deluxe Edition
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It kind of reminds me of that hoax book that ultimately wasn't really a hoax at all people just kind of made much to do about it, uh, the Codex Seraphinus!
During a discussion, a host refers to the book 'Codex Seraphinianus,' drawing a connection between its strange imagery and the Ica stones, suggesting that the book is often surrounded by mystery and intrigue.
Handwriting Without Tears: My printing book
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There's much, much more beneath the surface, and if you buy my book, you will learn it.
The hosts bring up the notion that conspiracy theorists leverage public information about MK Ultra as a basis to market their books, humorously suggesting that the true insights lie within these works.
Trance Formation of America
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She wrote a book called 'The Transformation of America.' Since this is an audio show, I just want to make sure you get the pun there: 'trance' as in hypnotic trance, and 'formation' as in an organization or group.
The podcast references Cathy O'Brien's book, 'The Transformation of America', which explores her experiences as a victim of Project Monarch mind control, highlighting the play on words between 'trance' and 'formation'.
The Illuminatus! Trilogy
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Crowley also practiced some stuff like this, and the Illuminatus Trilogy, which is a fantastic work, also depicts this.
In this segment, the podcast highlights the book The Illuminatus! Trilogy, describing it as an engaging work of fiction that explores themes and practices reminiscent of those involved in Project Monarch.
Outbreak!
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And I've brought with me today an old friend of ours, this book, 'Outbreak: The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior,' which is about moral panics and how they spread!
In this segment, a host brings up the book 'Outbreak: The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior' to illustrate the concept of moral panics and the dynamics behind their spread.
Necronomicon
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Just know this, folks: every time you give us some of those stars in a review, our boss looks at a strange occult, Necronomicon-esque spreadsheet and says, 'We'll give them one more evening.'
The hosts humorously suggest that their boss consults a spreadsheet resembling the infamous Necronomicon when assessing their reviews.
Revelations of a Spirit Medium
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There was a book that was originally published anonymously called "Revelations of a Spirit Medium," and it was like when a stage magician breaks the big code.
The hosts are discussing a book titled 'Revelations of a Spirit Medium,' which reveals the techniques used by spirit mediums to deceive the public.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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It's from Lord of the Rings. This is a Gollum riddle.
During the episode, the podcast host references a well-known riddle from 'The Lord of the Rings,' specifically mentioning Gollum.
Spying on America
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It is true, though he did end up writing those newspaper articles; he wrote Nazi Spies in America.
The hosts discuss that Leon G. Turrou authored a book titled 'Nazi Spies in America', highlighting his connection to the subject through his newspaper articles.
The FBI
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There's this historian I've been reading, uh, Jeffery Jones, who wrote a book called "The FBI: A History" and several other articles.
In this segment, the hosts discuss the book 'The FBI: A History' authored by historian Jeffery Jones, which serves as a foundational reference for their exploration of the FBI's counter-espionage program.
Where My Shadow Falls
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He got a bronze star, wrote another book, and I haven't read this one; it's called "Where My Shadow Falls" in 1949. Um, I told you he's in the shadows, mhm.
The podcast hosts mention a second book written by Leon G. Turrou called 'Where My Shadow Falls', published in 1949. This is shared as part of describing his life of working in the shadows.
Rain
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But we do owe a shout-out to the amazing author Cynthia Barnett, who wrote "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History." You guys know, longtime listeners, we love books about cartoonishly specific things!
In this segment, the hosts acknowledge the talented author Cynthia Barnett for her book "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History." They express their appreciation for the book's focus on a uniquely specific subject and share their enthusiasm for such literature.
John Dies at the End
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I just want to quickly give props to a guy, Jason Pargin, who I think you know. He's a writer and wrote that book John Dies at the End and is a thoughtful media critique YouTuber.
In this segment, the hosts recognize Jason Pargin as an influential writer and the author of 'John Dies at the End.' They highlight his thoughtful perspective on media critique, particularly in the context of how to approach breaking news events.
Economics For Dummies
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Yeah, Economics for Dummies, which I think is a mean non-answer when someone asks why the healthcare system is so broken. It's like, 'Let me Google that for you.'
During a discussion, the title 'Economics for Dummies' is referenced by host Ben as a sarcastic response to inquiries about the flaws in the healthcare system. He suggests it is a dismissive recommendation that fails to address the complexities of the issue.
PCs for Dummies
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No, the dummy series is a very helpful demystification tool.
The mention of the 'dummy series' refers to an educational tool that simplifies complex subjects, specifically citing 'Economics for Dummies' as an example.
The Big Book of Paranormal
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Crop circles have fascinated people for a long time, and depending on when you grew up and what your predilections were like as a kid, you might be most familiar with crop circles in terms of fiction or in terms of books about the paranormal.
In this segment, the hosts are exploring how different individual experiences shape their understanding of crop circles. They highlight that people might come to know about crop circles through various media, particularly books about the paranormal, as part of a larger discussion on the diverse interpretations and perceptions surrounding crop circles.
Buy My Book: Not Because You Should, But Because I'd Like Some Money
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They took a lot of, they thought it was hilarious that people would study these circles and then with strident confidence come out and say, 'This is what teaches us about the messages from the heavens.' And you know, 'This is ancient technology, buy my book and learn more about it.'
In this segment, the podcast host humorously discusses the exaggerated claims made about crop circles being messages from the heavens and ancient technology. They reference someone suggesting listeners buy their book to learn more about these claims, in the context of a conversation about the infamous hoaxers Doug and Dave.
The Year of Living Constitutionally
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If I could just take this moment to recommend listening to the Ridiculous History episode with A.J. Jacobs about the Constitution and his book on living constitutionally, it's crazy what this guy did and wrote a book about it. Basically, to get to the letter of the intent of the Constitution, a lot of things we're talking about today come up in that episode.
The podcast host suggests that listeners check out a Ridiculous History episode featuring A.J. Jacobs, who discusses his book 'The Year of Living Constitutionally'. This book explores themes related to the Constitution, which parallel the discussions in the current episode.
Naked Lunch
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Oh, guys, it just occurred to me– you know what else is another good free port that's in pop culture and literature? Interzone in William S. Burroughs' Naked Lunch is a free port, and it's like kind of a hive of scum and villainy situation that evolves around there.
In this segment, the hosts discuss 'Naked Lunch' by William S. Burroughs as an example of a fictional free port. They describe Interzone, the setting of the book, as a 'hive of scum and villainy,' illustrating the complexities and life experiences tied to such locations.
The Play of Daniel Keyes' Flowers for Algernon
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So we see the shadows of Limitless, we see the shadows of Flowers for Algernon. It is possible that people may be spending money on the chemical equivalent of Monkey Shines, but they feel different.
In this segment, the podcast hosts reference *Flowers for Algernon* while discussing the use of drugs to boost cognitive abilities. They draw parallels between this real-world issue and the storyline of the book, where the main character experiences an artificial increase in intelligence.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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And that's where we get the most widely accepted narrative, popularized by the book 'Helter Skelter' written by Vincent Bugliosi, which says, "Look, here's why these murders occurred: Manson was convinced the U.S. would be Ground Zero for a civilization-ending race war."
The podcast hosts discuss 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi, highlighting it as the most accepted narrative regarding the Manson murders and the theories behind Manson's motivations.
Chaos
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Once you know book club, there's a book that came out in 2019 that Matt captured our attention.Oh yes.It is titled 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the 60s.'
In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the book 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties' by Tom O'Neill, which provides insights into Charles Manson's potential connections to the CIA and challenges the traditional narrative surrounding him.
In Cold Blood
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This is up there with Truman Capote in 'In Cold Blood' in terms of the level of public interest in what we call true crime.
The podcast host discusses the book 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote while illustrating the significant public interest in true crime stories, particularly in relation to Charles Manson.
Natural History
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And it's weird; when you look at what he writes in Natural History, he is kind of the first cryptozoologist; like, the scholarly burden of proof is not really a thing, so this guy is just sort of like when Freud was making up psychoanalysis.
During the episode, the hosts discuss the writings of Pliny the Elder, particularly his book 'Natural History', highlighting his contributions to early cryptozoology and how his descriptions relate to the study of cryptids.
Ctesias: On India
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The earliest mention of it comes from another ancient historian, a Greek named Ctesias, who wrote a book called Indica in the fifth century BCE. The book, which translates to 'the couch,' is unfortunately lost to history.
In this segment, the hosts discuss the Greek historian Ctesias and his book 'Indica,' highlighting it as the earliest reference to the Manore cryptid while pointing out that the text has unfortunately been lost to history.
A Storm of Witchcraft
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Again, I hark back to what Dr. Baker wrote in his book, The Storm of Witchcraft; he provides a great introduction that describes it as the 'perfect storm' of all these elements that come together.
In this segment, the hosts and guest delve into the intricate dynamics of the Salem Witch Trials. They reference Dr. Baker's book, 'The Storm of Witchcraft,' highlighting how it encapsulates the various contributing factors that led to these historical events.
The Woman Who Walked into the Sea
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This also reminds me of a work by Carol Carlson, 'The Devil in the Shape of a Woman,' that I wanted to ask you about.
In this segment, the hosts reflect on Carol Carlson's book titled 'The Devil in the Shape of a Woman,' which examines the gender roles prevalent during the Salem Witch Trials.
1984
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Yeah, it’s all spelled out in 1984, the documentary.
The podcast host refers to the book '1984' by George Orwell, using it to illustrate a strange situation and possible corruption.
Moo's Law
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No, but he did publish a book in 2005 called 'Wake Up, Survive and Prosper in the Coming Economic Turmoil.' This guy loves New Zealand.
During the discussion, Mr. Melon, the chairman of the board at Li Genesis, is referenced as the author of a book published in 2005 titled 'Wake Up, Survive and Prosper in the Coming Economic Turmoil.' This point is raised while talking about the leadership of the company.
Moo's Law
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Deep in 2020 he wrote a book called 'Moos Law.' Uh, Investors' Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution.
In 2020, Mr. Melon, who is the chairman of the board at Li Genesis, authored a book titled 'Moos Law.' The discussion revolves around the backgrounds of individuals involved with the company, and this mention highlights Mr. Melon's contributions.
Love and Hate in Jamestown
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And then I didn't know this, but there's this author, David A. Price, who has a book called Love and Hate in Jamestown, and in this book, which I haven't finished, he makes a pretty fascinating case.
In this segment, the hosts discuss a book called 'Love and Hate in Jamestown' written by David A. Price. They mention that the author presents an intriguing argument regarding Chief Powhatan using a toxic hallucinogen against the Jamestown Colony, and one of the hosts admits they have not finished reading the book.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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We agree with you, Full Body Taste; it does raise a lot of fascinating questions. There are some holes in 'Helter Skelter.' Tom O'Neal is writing in good faith; he spent decades researching these links, and he had a lot of falling out situations with various publishers.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the book 'Helter Skelter,' addressing some inconsistencies or 'holes' in its narrative concerning the Charles Manson case. They highlight Tom O'Neal's extensive research and the challenges he faced with publishers.
Operation Chaos
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Sorry, Christian Bible, we're going with 'Operation Chaos'; that's the one book we're going to read. So while we are getting a copy of that, we want to hear from you folks.
The hosts of the podcast humorously choose to read 'Operation Chaos' for their upcoming book club, opting for it over the Christian Bible.
Living Off The Grid
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And there's this notable book called 'Going Off the Grid' or possibly 'Playing Dead,' which discusses the challenges of successfully committing pseudocide.
In this segment, the hosts discuss a book titled 'Going Off the Grid,' which explores the concept of pseudocide, the act of faking one's death. They highlight its relevance to the case of Aaron Traywick, who died under suspicious circumstances, raising questions about whether he might have orchestrated a similar disappearance.
Playing Dead
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And there's this notable book called 'Going Off the Grid' or possibly 'Playing Dead,' which discusses the challenges of successfully committing pseudocide.
The hosts mention a book titled 'Playing Dead'—and possibly 'Going Off the Grid'—which explores the complexities of faking one's own death, a concept known as pseudocide. This book is particularly relevant to their discussion about whether Aaron Traywick could have staged his own death, given the suspicious circumstances surrounding his actual passing.
Pet Sematary
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uh in short just like in Pet Cemetery as Stephen King wrote the soil is sour
One of the hosts references Stephen King's book 'Pet Cemetery' to describe the contaminated soil at the site.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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I believe that was actually the name of the biopic starring Oprah Winfrey The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks which was a book written by Rebecca skloot and that was from 2010.
One of the hosts mentions the book by title and author, noting it was the source of their knowledge about Henrietta Lacks.
Flannery O'Connor
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What if there's a secret organization of Flannery O'Connor stands you know what I mean and all they want to do is take over Travis Air Force Base so they can cosplay uh good country people and a good man it's hard to find and all all those hits
One of the hosts mentions this work by Flannery O'Connor in a hypothetical scenario about fans of the author.
UFO's: Operation Trojan Horse
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He wrote a book called UFOs operation trojan horse in 1970 and he pointed out something that is fascinating and I would argue true
The speaker mentions that John Keel wrote this book in 1970 as part of discussing his ideas about ultra-terrestrials.
Annihilation
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I read the story
One speaker mentions reading the source material ('the story') for the movie Annihilation.
We Need to Talk
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uh so you've you've written books like we need to talk how to have conversations that matter do nothing uh and of course speaking of race why everybody needs to talk about racism and how to do it
The host lists this book as one written by the guest, Celeste Headlee, as part of her background introduction.
Do Nothing
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uh so you've you've written books like we need to talk how to have conversations that matter do nothing uh and of course speaking of race why everybody needs to talk about racism and how to do it
The host lists this book as one written by the guest, Celeste Headlee, as part of her background introduction.
Speaking of Race
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uh so you've you've written books like we need to talk how to have conversations that matter do nothing uh and of course speaking of race why everybody needs to talk about racism and how to do it
The host lists this book as one written by the guest, Celeste Headlee, as part of her background introduction.
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The Ghosts of Versailles, Miss Moberly and Miss Jourdain and Their Adventure, a Critical Study by Lucille Iremonger
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this comes from a book in 1957 by a former student named Lucille iremonger who wrote A critique of their book and adventure in her own work called ghost of Versailles Miss Moberly and miss jordain and their Adventure a critical study
A former student, Lucille Iremonger, wrote a book critiquing Moberly and Jordan's 'An Adventure'.
Murder in the Bayou
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an author named Ethan Brown investigated this for a number of years he wrote a book about it called Murder in the bayou
The host mentions an author, Ethan Brown, and his book about the Jeff Davis eight case.
Foucault's Pendulum
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Have you guys read foucao's pendulum? I have not. It's by Umberto Echo and it is a um it is so it's so weird it's about if I remember correctly I haven't read in quite some time it's kind of like what you're describing it's like where people invent a kind of intellectual game or conspiracy and it gets out of control and it becomes increasingly real for them
Ben asks if the other hosts have read the book and describes its premise in the context of their discussion about group dynamics and belief.
Demonic Foes
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I encourage everyone to read his book demonic foes if you're fascinated with this topic and you want a really good beach read for people to walk by and see you reading
Ryan Bethea encourages listeners to read Dr. Richard Gallagher's book on the topic of demonic possession.
The Teachings of Don Juan
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but like um one of them actually said that he was reading a book uh the teachings of Don Juan um and had uh which you know that definitely is probably the you know if you're gonna point to a book that could be maybe the beginning and um he said he he was awake he was sleeping at night
Ryan Bethea recounts a friend's experience with a shadow figure, linking it to the friend reading this book.
The Exorcist
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because yes he's a he's apparently got a whole transcript of the actual case that they called it the Roland doe case the one that The Exorcist book was based on and with the actual you know person's name with the full details of what happened
One of the hosts mentions the book 'The Exorcist' as being based on the Roland Doe case, expressing a desire to see the original case files.
One-Armed Jack
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We want to hear your thoughts on the Jack the Ripper investigation. We also want to point out that Miss Bax Horton does have a book coming out on this. If you are interested in learning more it is called one arm Jack uncovering the real Jack the Ripper. uh it will be coming out this summer in full disclosure. We have not read it but I think we should check it out
The host mentions that Sarah Bax Horton, the author of a new theory about Jack the Ripper, has a book coming out about her findings and states the title.
The Country School of To-morrow
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in a book called The Country School of Tomorrow a Rockefeller advisor named Frederick Taylor Gates who was a Grand Puba in the Geb he in this book from 1916 says the follow
The host introduces a book written by Frederick Taylor Gates, an advisor to Rockefeller and a key figure in the General Education Board, and quotes from it to illustrate the board's intentions for public education.
Dreaming of How it Was Going to Be
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It's titled caught in the net colon slavery on Southeast Asian Seas It's by JJ Rose It's an excellent read
Ben recommends a written work titled 'Caught in the Net: Slavery on Southeast Asian Seas' by JJ Rose, describing it as an excellent read and mentioning it's from the Lowy Institute.
Neuromancer
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money talks but the further a log we get the more plausible the crap sack worlds from Neuromancer or Elysium become
A listener's email uses the book 'Neuromancer' (along with the movie 'Elysium') as an example of a dystopian world that feels increasingly plausible.
The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon
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shout out to Oxford University a seriologist Stephanie Dolly daily uh the author of a book called Lost Gardens of Babylon this professor is legitimate she argues that the Hanging Gardens were not built by Nebuchadnezzar at in Babylon at all Nebuchadnezzar II but in Nineveh by an Assyrian ruler named here we go uh sinachirib sinach Europe
One of the hosts mentions the book and its author, Stephanie Dalley, an Oxford University Assyriologist, noting her argument that the Hanging Gardens were located in Nineveh, not Babylon.
Finance for the People
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do we really did we really need another book about personal finance That's what I had to ask myself before I wrote Finance for the people
Paco de Leon mentions his own book, 'Finance for the people', explaining why he wrote it.
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - Crowd Psychology
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please forgive me if you've already covered this I would love for you to do an episode or two on Gustav labon's the crowd a study of the popular mind from 1895. this book is like patient zero of 20th century propaganda Teddy Roosevelt Edward Bernays and Joseph gerbils all read and quoted it
A listener named 'suspended beliefs' emails the show to suggest covering Gustav Le Bon's book 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind' because of its historical significance regarding propaganda and group psychology.
Perfume
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Have you guys heard of a novel and then a film called perfume? uh story of murder
The host mentions the novel and film 'Perfume' and recommends reading the book or seeing the film.
Remembrance of Things Past
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like proust uh in a taste of Things Remembered or remembrance of things past when he eats the Madeleine and uh writes a really long novel as a result which is true
The host mentions Proust and his work, referencing the famous Madeleine cookie scene, to illustrate the connection between scent and memory.
The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
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And yes yes we know all matter is essentially Just Energy... like in the bicameral Minds
The host suggests that adults hearing voices might be translating their own thoughts differently, referencing the concept of 'bicameral Minds'.
Dear Loved One
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if you look at the work of the historians then you learn that Adam Coons this psychic is made up a author named Susie Smith made up this psychic Adam Coons for a book called prominent American Ghost and she sort of expanded on uh Winchester's alleged obsession with the Paranormal
The host Ben mentions that the story of the psychic Adam Coons advising Sarah Winchester was made up by author Susie Smith for her book, 'prominent American Ghost'.
Beneath a Ruthless Sun
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you have written multiple books beneath a Restless son the Pulitzer Prize winning the devil in the Grove as well as the edge execution of Willie Francis
The host lists this book as one of Gilbert King's works.
The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes
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His book new English Kaden was banned by the Puritan government of the area in modern day Massachusetts Quincy Massachusetts because they didn't like his take on Puritan customs and power structures
A host identifies Thomas Morton's book 'New English Canaan' as the first book banned in what is now the US.
Behold a Pale Horse
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but then also be able to read things like Beyond a pale horse or uh Behold a Pale Horse whatever that work was
A host mentions reading 'Behold a Pale Horse' at a young age.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
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There's an example uh the absolutely true Diary of a Part-Time Indian written by an author named Sherman alexie
A host provides 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' by Sherman Alexie as an example of a book attempts were made to ban due to language.
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
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yeah I'm like same with like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
A host mentions 'Tom Sawyer' in the context of debates around problematic language in classic literature.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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yeah I'm like same with like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
A host mentions 'Huckleberry Finn' in the context of debates around problematic language in classic literature.
The Global Impact of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion
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and one of the things that comes up pretty often is a very successful racist propaganda like mein comp for the protocols of the Elders of Zion
A host mentions 'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion' as an example of dangerous, racist propaganda.
The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments
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That's why the a simple children's chemistry book called The Golden Book of chemistry experiments was banned in
A host mentions 'The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments' was banned because it contained instructions for making dangerous substances.
The Anarchist Cookbook
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I mean I love that we're mentioning the Anarchist Cookbook
A host mentions 'The Anarchist Cookbook' and discusses its contents.
Rage
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uh Stephen King removed from publication of his own accord uh the rage
A host mentions Stephen King removed his book 'Rage' from publication.
Stuff
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Speaking of Collector's Editions the books stuff they don't want you to know has been banned
A host jokes that the podcast's own book, 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know', has been banned.
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IRobot
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and then we can't read things like iRobot
A host mentions 'I, Robot' as an example of a book that might be banned by an AI.
2001: A Space Odyssey
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and then we can't read things you know like uh the script for Space Odyssey 2001 or 2001 A Space Odyssey
A host mentions '2001: A Space Odyssey' as an example of a book that might be banned by an AI.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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but what of quote unquote artificial intelligence Do Androids really Dream of Electric Sheep uh it's a good question
One of the hosts references the book title when discussing artificial intelligence and whether machines can dream or be conscious.
Pale Rider
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well Kristen Rogers who wrote this consulted with Laura spinney who is an author she wrote pale writer the Spanish Flu of 1918 and how it changed the world and there's this quote here that I just wanted to bring up because I think it just speaks to this whole episode
The hosts mention this book and its author, quoting from it to support their point about people needing a sense of control during afflictions.
Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology
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I want to give a shout out to author Theresa Bain in her work Encyclopedia of fairies and World folklore mythology
One of the hosts recommends this book by Theresa Bain for fans of folklore.
Ted Kennedy
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and I'll tell you even more we read his autobiography as I think anybody would that was trying to tell the story seriously and he talks a lot about what he was thinking and feeling during these intervening hours as well
One of the screenwriters mentions reading Ted Kennedy's autobiography as research for the film, specifically for understanding his thoughts and feelings after the incident.
Ted Kennedy
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the New York Times just published an opinion piece by a gentleman who's uh writing a new biography about Ted Kennedy who um inexplicably thinks that uh this is not something to be included in the public discussion about Ted Kennedy at the moment
One of the screenwriters mentions an opinion piece by the author of a new biography about Ted Kennedy, discussing the film and the author's view on discussing the Chappaquiddick incident.
The Constitutions of the Free-Masons
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That same year 1734 Franklin also published the first Masonic book printed in America that was called the Constitutions of the Freemasons
Mentioned as the first Masonic book published in America, authored by Franklin.
Miami
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There's this brilliant um Joan Didion quote She Wrote This Book Miami about the basically the the cia's attempts to successful attempts to you know ferment the anti-castro invasionary forces in Miami and uh she has this line decisions taken in Washington from time to time leave a certain residue on the board and that phrase a certain residue on the board is very I mean it's that unfortunately is what the victims of these crimes were as far as Langley is concerned you know what lesson residue on my board
The guest Oz mentions Joan Didion's book 'Miami' and quotes a line from it to illustrate the concept of geopolitical decisions leaving a 'residue' on the ground, relating it to the victims of the murders discussed in the podcast.
Animal Farm
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This is spot on with L Ron Hubbard AKA The Commodore in Scientology This is spot on with the pigs in Animal Farm
One host compares Massaro's perceived hypocrisy (preaching fasting while indulging) to the pigs in the book Animal Farm.
Sapiens
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I as far as the nature of the Soul I'm not really sure how to approach that I did read something really really spooky recently from Yuval Noah Harari who uh guys know is is a wonderful writer for a wonderful writer of several books like sapiens uh and a couple other great things he said that increasingly the human mind or what we call the soul is no longer a black box right now the technology is here to monitor it I would point to that conversation with Harari as a a good jumping off point for people are concerned about the nature of the soul and the world of human genetic modification I don't know the answer I don't know anyone who does
One of the hosts mentions reading something from Yuval Noah Harari, referencing his book 'Sapiens' and others, connecting his ideas about the human mind/soul to the discussion on genetic modification.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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I think I think they're probably the broad strokes The Raven and whatnot
The host mentions 'The Raven' as one of Poe's well-known works.
Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System
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I can give you guys some other links to put in the bio there's a great book out right now called junk science by Chris fabricant that really shows you how the the junk science is used in our courtrooms
Jason Flom recommends this book by Chris Fabricant about the use of junk science in courtrooms.
Les Miserables
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The Tipping Point
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or is it at this point uh has it already reached what Malcolm Gladwell would call The Tipping Point
One of the hosts asks if the situation has reached "The Tipping Point", referencing Malcolm Gladwell and his concept.
Catch-22
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but various government agencies had to put out warnings to their employees that it was very Catch-22 it's very heller-esque
The host uses the phrase 'very Catch-22' and 'very heller-esque' to describe a paradoxical situation related to accessing publicly available information within the government.
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's travels
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and it's exactly the kinds of things you see in works of fiction like Gulliver's Travels you know or 1984 and the way that religion and politics kind of intersect and become bastardized
The host mentions the book as an example of fiction where religion and politics intersect and become distorted.
Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary General of the United Nations 1953-1961, Died 18 September 1961
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and while he is in that position working full time he is also writing his uh economics thesis for his Doctorate at Stockholm universe diversity the English title of his thesis is the spread of the business cycle
The hosts mention the English title of Dag Hammarskjöld's economics thesis written for his doctorate.
Spies in the Congo
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so there's a book that comes out this awesome book by an academic named Susan Williams called who killed hammersholt and this seems to be the thing that actually triggers a reinvestigation
The hosts mention a book by academic Susan Williams about the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, noting it triggered a reinvestigation.
When Prophecy Fails
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and uh this was so interesting to these scientists who conducted this that they wrote a book about it uh back in 1957 I think called when prophecy fails and they summed it up like this but we've said it before but they were in the trenches on the research they said quote a man with conviction is a hard man to change Tell them you disagree and he turns away Show him facts or figures and he questioned your sources appealed to logic and he fails to see your point Suppose he is presented with evidence unequivocal and undeniable evidence that his belief is wrong What will happen The individual will frequently emerge not not only unshaken but even more convinced of the truth of his beliefs than ever before
The hosts discuss a study on cognitive dissonance by Leon Festinger and colleagues, mentioning that the scientists wrote a book about it called 'When Prophecy Fails' and then quoting a passage from the book.
The Works of Victor Hugo: The history of a crime. Napoleon the Little
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Have you seen Les Mis I mean come on I actually read the book little gevrosh I mean I've actually never seen the show but I have listened to that soundtrack eight years
The speaker mentions reading the book associated with the musical 'Les Mis' and refers to the character 'little gevrosh'.
The Machine
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Did you guys ever uh read the comic that's available online I think through existential Comics it was called the machine and it was all a thought experiment about this very thing with a teleportation machine with every time you teleport you die and another copy is created
The speaker asks if the others have read an online comic called 'the machine' from 'existential Comics' about a teleportation thought experiment.
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Statement of Admiral Eric T. Olson, U.S. Navy Commander United States Special Operations Command Before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Posture of Special Operations Forces, March 24, 2008
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whether you're talking prose poetry non-fiction uh interpretive stuff like comma said the shotgun to the head that's an excellent book of poetry
The speaker mentions this as an excellent book of poetry while discussing creative writing.
The International Jew
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you literally owned the Dearborn independent and personally published anti-semitic articles You bound the Articles into volumes called the international Jew
The speaker mentions this publication, bound into volumes, as evidence of Henry Ford's anti-Semitism.
An Essay on the Principle of Population
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we fast forward a few centuries we got to introduce uh one of the most infamous guys in this conversation Thomas Malthus in 1798 he writes this thing he calls an essay on the principle of population
The host introduces Thomas Malthus and mentions his essay on the principle of population.
The Population Bomb
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there's a guy named Professor Paul R Ehrlich and he writes a book in 1968 called the population bomb
The host introduces Paul R Ehrlich and mentions his book "The Population Bomb".
Missing 411
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and David Pilates is an expert in this he wrote a book called missing 4-1-1 that was made into a documentary
The host introduces David Paulides and mentions he wrote a book called Missing 411 which was made into a documentary.
Prescription Games
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and I would just I want to give this quote Ben that you found from what is this Jeffrey Robinson's book uh book title if you want to look it up is prescription games money ego and power inside the global pharmaceutical industry
One of the hosts introduces a quote from a book by Jeffrey Robinson and explicitly states the title.
Elon Musk
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uh Marshall brain uh founder of how stuff works the author of The ongoing serialized work imagining Elon Musk million person Mars colony you can check it out today at marshallbrain.com and that's the end of this classic episode
The host introduces Marshall Brain as the author of this ongoing serialized work, stating its title and where to find it online.
How "God" Works
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I do want to mention as we close that this is only the latest in a long line of books that you have written Marshall including how God works the engineering book of multiple house stuff works books mana mana uh teenager's Guide to the real world
The host lists this book as one of Marshall Brain's previous works.
The Teenager's Guide to the Real World
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I do want to mention as we close that this is only the latest in a long line of books that you have written Marshall including how God works the engineering book of multiple house stuff works books mana mana uh teenager's Guide to the real world
The host lists this book as one of Marshall Brain's previous works.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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You know we can uh we can take it to the Bible if you want to I've got a verse here from the King James version uh from Luke you want to go this way... This is Luke 16 13 It says no servant can serve two masters Or either he will hate the one and love the other or else he will hold to 1 and despise the other ye cannot serve God and Mammon
The host references the Bible, specifically the King James Version and a verse from Luke, to discuss the concept of serving God vs. Mammon (wealth).
Salt Proof
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or salt was also used uh Mark kolanski has a great book called salt where he created the least creative thing about the book is the name but it is but it fits It looks at the history of salt and how Roman soldiers were paid in Seoul which is where we get the phrase cough it up to pay for something um or worth his salt
The host mentions a book about the history of salt by Mark Kurlansky, noting its title and some historical facts from it.
Theology of Money
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so we'll return to Philip goodchild here for another quotation where European philosophers have often sought some decisive term that gives shape to the ways we think and act such as being truth difference the sublime the void time or even God it seems to me that money actually plays the decisive role in our society for money is at once an object that can be handled an institution which is the basis of all our cooperation and a structure of thinking We unwittingly have made a Theology of money
The host quotes Philip Goodchild, mentioning his name and the concept 'a Theology of money', which is the title of his relevant book, to support the idea that money functions like a religion.
Quran
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I actually believe Jesus as a prophet is quoted more in the Quran than he is in the Christian Bible fun facts
The host mentions the Quran in comparison to the Christian Bible regarding mentions of Jesus.
The Urantia Book Workbooks
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he was also inspired by a book a very long book it's 2 000 Pages it's called the Urantia book uh your antia was first published in 1955 officially there's a lot of speculation about who wrote it but it's like one of those um in the world of Prophecy it's something that would be called a direct speech book the author whomever they are uh was divinely communicated with right and the truth the metaphysical truth of reality and all that we know was shared to this person who wanted to illuminate the rest of not only Earth but the known universe so aliens were the ultimate authors through somebody else well yeah and in the book most of the major uh characters from the past from like the Bible mostly Bible stories like everyone from Jesus to Adam and Eve they were all allegedly aliens like extraterrestrials who came to share a specific tale with the Earth love it so far no notes I'm in but uh but okay so if we look a little bit more secular then you'll see the majority of folks who have looked into this book in particular this Tome uh they say it was written by a psychiatrist named William Sadler
The host introduces the Urantia book as a key inspiration for Mo Siegel, co-founder of Celestial Seasonings, and later mentions William Sadler as the likely author according to critics.
Handbook on the Book of Acts
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it goes into some detail on the scriptural basis of their beliefs because the Yellow Deli was established by the leaders of a religious sect called The Twelve Tribes they're very focused on the book of Acts
The host mentions that the Twelve Tribes religious sect, which founded the Yellow Deli, was very focused on the Book of Acts from the Bible.
Red Dragon
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Sort of uh similar to The Red Dragon cases uh mentioned in the Hannibal Lecter series
The host mentions the Red Dragon cases, referencing the Hannibal Lecter series, to illustrate the evolution of a serial killer's sophistication.
The Foxfire Book
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It is a secret that can only be passed from man to woman or woman to man the two Cannot Be Blood related check out info into the Foxfire books
A listener suggests checking the Foxfire books for information about 'talking the fire out of a burn' as a form of pain relief.
The Unabomber's Manifesto: Industrial Society and Its Future
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Jenna says a person I think would be interesting to explore in a podcast is the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski He convinced the FBI to publish his Manifesto against the system in the Washington Post
A listener suggests Ted Kaczynski as a podcast topic and mentions his Manifesto, noting it was published by the FBI.
The Snow Killer
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so on top of his legal career Dad wrote books crime novels when he found out he was dying he started writing the snow killer
A listener mentions her deceased father was writing a crime novel with this title.
American Gods
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so also that's an awesome book before we move on Yeah Yeah But book is great the show is turning out much better than I expected
One host mentions that the book is awesome immediately after discussing the TV show based on it.
Waiting for Godot
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Well it's like who's the most important character in Waiting for Godot Oh the guy who doesn't show up
One host mentions the play and its famous characteristic (the main character not showing up) as an analogy.
Tartuffe
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I don't know there's a French play called tartuffe and for the which I remember reading years ago and for the first easily two-thirds of it people are talking about this tartooth dude and he doesn't show up until the end
One host mentions the French play and its structure as something they read years ago.
Unacknowledged
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Mentioned 1 time
um and unacknowledged is also a book that has more information and if it's available at Amazon and everywhere else those the the book and the movie unacknowledged are really about my journey discovering what the unacknowledged special access projects which is the proper name for these a very classified projects are
Dr. Greer mentions his book 'unacknowledged' and its availability, linking it to the documentary and his personal journey.
Watchmen
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Mentioned 1 time
Similar to uh the concept in the original version of Watchmen
One of the hosts compares the false flag concept discussed by Dr. Greer to the plot of 'Watchmen'.
Hogarth: Art and politics, 1750-1764
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Mentioned 1 time
because even Yale professors were circulating this uh particularly Ronald Paulson in 1993 he published a book all about Hogarth and he kind of captions this Infamous painting by saying that it is about the Oxfordshire people rioting to preserve the 11 days the government stole from them by changing the calendar
The host mentions a book published by Yale professor Ronald Paulson in 1993 about William Hogarth, noting that it perpetuated the myth of the calendar riots by misinterpreting a painting.
The Black Monday Murders
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Mentioned 1 time
You know Ben this reminds me of the Black Monday murders what's the name of the the position within the Inner Circle that is this sacrifice it's like the chair no what what is it the stone chair the stone chair that dude step bladder was on the stone chair he was on the stone chair just I was thinking the same thing too um oh gosh that book is just great uh the end is supposed to be coming out finally
Matt mentions the title, and Ben confirms it's a great book series and that the final part is expected.
Quotes from George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones Book Series 2019 Day-to-Day
Mentioned 1 time
I would bet you um a night out on the town that Black Monday murders still comes out before the next George R.R Martin Song of Ice and Fire book I probably wouldn't take that back because I I think yeah I think you might be right
Matt uses the series as a comparison point for the long-awaited conclusion of another series ('Black Monday murders').
The Book of Mormon
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Mentioned 1 time
and uh interestingly enough I don't think either of us put this in the notes uh he he finds he finds a lot of stuff to be flawed in his opinion but then he finds other things to be true uh he is a big proponent of the Book of Mormon Because he believes that when interpreted correctly it further proves the case of the new chronology
The speaker mentions that Anatoly Fomenko is a proponent of The Book of Mormon, believing it supports his New Chronology theory.
Latest Books Mentioned
Frankenstein
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The host mentions Mary Shelley and her book Frankenstein as an example of a creative person inspired by dreams.
Mary Shelley, right? Frankenstein, uh Paul McCartney credits a lot of uh his musical endeavors uh to experiences in his dream state.
The Three-Body Problem
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The host references 'three body problem stuff' in the context of sci-fi concepts related to privacy and control, likely referencing the popular book series.
Is there a world with no walls to face just to keep going with that three body problem stuff?
The Stand
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The host mentions 'The Running Man' as an example of dystopian fiction related to the reality show discussion, crediting Stephen King and his pseudonym.
The old Gish Gallup, right? Uh there are the running man, another good example. Shout out Stephen King. Um via his pseudonym.
Nuclear War
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The host mentions Annie Jacobson's book as a source that describes the potential events of a nuclear war scenario, which the podcast is about to discuss.
So we can shout out Annie Jacobson for her book nuclear war a scenario that goes through pretty much what we're about to take you through.
Nuclear Choices
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The host mentions Richard Wolfson's book as a source or related reading material.
Um let's also shout out Nuclear Choices for the 21st century, a citizen's guide. Uh that's written by Richard Wolfson.
A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ
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The host suggests this book as a favorite work of fiction about nuclear disaster for listeners to recommend.
Thinking things like Canacle for Liowitz, The Day After Tomorrow. Uh hey, you hit us to your favorites.
The Day After Tomorrow
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The host suggests this work as a favorite work of film or fiction about nuclear disaster for listeners to recommend. While often known as a film, it's mentioned alongside a book in a list of "works of film or fiction".
Thinking things like Canacle for Liowitz, The Day After Tomorrow. Uh hey, you hit us to your favorites.
Protocols
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John Cameron Mitchell mentions 'the protocols of Zion' as an example of a conspiracy theory text used to other people, specifically in an antisemitic context.
going the shadowy immigrant coming to take over to infiltrate right our purity and the protocols of Zion of course you know pushing the uh alternate reality of invasion secret invasion and to me the lizard people one is such a perfect uh you know it seems to also come a little bit from Scientology, right?
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Matt mentions the 'book of Enoch' as a text that provides an analog for the idea of lizard people, potentially linking it to the Nephilim.
There's another aspect of that in the uh book of Enoch. Um and that is also a great uh kind of analog I suppose for this idea of lizard people and potentially even where they came from.
How Did We Get the Bible?
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Matt mentions 'the Bible' in the context of discussing anti-queer rhetoric and the Nephilim, noting that the Book of Enoch was cut out of it.
Um, because the Bible doesn't actually refer to, you know, specifically by name, the act of being gayed. I think it's the idea of seeking something about unusual flesh or or there's a term that I'm maybe misconstring, but there's this sense that or there's this u theory that perhaps that is referencing these nephilim, but it's not actually contained within the Bible because that book was cut out.
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
John Cameron Mitchell mentions 'the Old Testament' when discussing Gnostic views on Jesus and Eve, contrasting its use of language regarding divinity with later texts.
and even Jesus was a kind of manifestation of Eve to the Gnostics as someone who brought up love, which was not a word used in terms of divinity in the Old Testament.
Lives
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The host quotes a specific passage from Plutarch's work 'Lives' to illustrate the ancient concept of not harming the messenger.
Um the line that stands out to me and I think to a lot of us uh is from Plutarch in his work lives where he says the first messenger that gave notice of Lucilles's coming was so far from pleasing Ty Grains that he had his head caught off were his pains and no man dared to bring further information without any intelligence at all.
This Is Water
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One of the hosts references a quote by David Foster Wallace about fish and water to illustrate how people ignore common sounds.
It reminds me a little bit of the old David Foster Wallace quote where a fish goes up to the other fish and is like, uh, it's crazy. We're swimming around in water and the fish says, "What's water?"
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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The hosts mention interviewing someone while researching their book, explicitly stating the book's title.
We talked to his son for the book. We did. We talked to his son uh when we were researching researching a book named in a burst of creativity stuff they don't want you to know the book that's because we had the title for the show earlier anyway so uh so this is this is the parable or the moral here is if you feel you are encountering a ghost because we want to give you practical applications of ideas the first thing you should do as silly as it sounds it's like check if there's a man.
The Prime Minister was a Spy
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The host introduces a conspiracy theory about Harold Holt being a spy, attributing it to a book published in 1983 by British author Anthony Gray titled 'The Prime Minister Was a Spy'.
This is a real pitch made by a British author named Anthony Gray in his book uh they published in 1983. named in a burst of creativity, the prime minister was a spy.
Choker
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One host mentions a book by Elizabeth Woods titled 'Playing Dead', which discusses the concept of pseudocide (faking one's death), referencing a previous conversation.
Maggie mentioned that book that you're always referencing Ben and I'm totally losing the name by Elizabeth Woods playing dead a million%
The Afghanistan Papers
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The host mentions a publication by Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post titled 'At War with the Truth' which revealed information about the Afghanistan war.
Back in 2019, uh Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post published At War with the Truth, and the world said, "Uh, what?"
The Kite Runner
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An interviewee (as reported in the papers) allegedly mentioned consultants reading 'the kiterunner' on a plane and thinking they understood Afghanistan.
...somebody would fly on a plane and they would read the kiterunner or something while they were on the plane and they would hop out and think that they understood everything about this place that has been a battleground for centuries and centuries.
I Heard You Paint Houses
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The host mentions the book that the film 'The Irishman' is based on, including the author and title.
It's based on a book right by this guy named Charles Brandt, right? It's called what is it? I heard you paint houses. This book purports to be non-fiction. It includes interviews and alleged confessions made to the author Charles Brandt uh by a former mafia hitman named Frank Sheiran.
Oblivion
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A book published in 1996 is mentioned as a source claiming Richard Cox worked for intelligence and died in Maryland.
So fast forward in 1996, a book comes out called Oblivion, and it cites a CIA operative as its source who claims that Richard Cox did work in the intelligence field in Europe during the Cold War. And it says he lived there until the 1990s before dying of cancer in Maryland.
Playing Dead
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Maggie mentions interviewing Elizabeth Greenwood about her book on faking death. Matt and Ben confirm the author and title.
Years ago, I interviewed this woman, Elizabeth Greenwood, and she wrote a book about faking your own death cuz she was like, 'I need to know if this is possible.' We we did. We talked to her as well, didn't we, Matt? What was the book called? Oh, Ben's a big fan of it. I think it's called Playing Dead. Yes.
Second Nature
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The host mentions a book written about the guest, stating its title and author.
Uh you can look up the lawyer who became DuPont's worst nightmare. That is a book by Nathaniel Rich about this gentleman we're talking to.
Northern Exposures
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The guest, Rob Balot, mentions that he has published a book with this title.
Well, I I I have also recently published a book called Exposure, which I try to go into more detail about the discovery of this chemical and how it was we came to find out it even existed and what documents we saw this in and how how I really started to understand what was going on here.
The Jungle
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The speaker mentions Upton Sinclair and states he was '100% right' in the context of discussing the meat industry's lack of prioritization of health and safety and the influence of lobbying on regulations, strongly implying a reference to his work on the meatpacking industry.
Nupton Sinclair was 100% right. There's a reason that we mention him so often.
The Stand
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The speaker references Stephen King's novel 'The Stand', noting that King chose influenza as the main antagonist, relating it to the unpredictable mutation of avian flu discussed in the episode.
I mean not for nothing did Stephen King pick influenza as as the big bad of the stand. Its mutation is unpredictable.
Deep Learning
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The host mentions that Ian J. Goodfellow, a key figure in deep learning, wrote a book on the subject and states its title.
But anyway, it's it's really fascinating stuff and Goodfellow, our friend Ian Jay Goodfellow actually wrote a book on this subject. Yeah. A book called his book about deep learning is called deep learning.
Gravity's rainbow
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One of the hosts mentions the novel 'Gravity's Rainbow' by Thomas Pynchon, relating it to the discussion about a secret postal service.
it reminds me a little bit of um oh what was that excellent gravity's rainbow do you guys remember that one ... is that Thomas Pinon Yes yeah ... that novel has this thing about a secret conspiratorial Postal Service
The Things They Carried
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The speaker uses this book as an example of a work that blurs the line between a novel and a collection of short stories, relating it to the previous discussion about reading short stories.
For instance uh you know a great a great debate uh covering the things they carry is whether that should be evaluated as a cohesive novel or whether it's a series of interrelated short stories
At the Mountains of Madness
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The speaker references H.P. Lovecraft and his work 'At the Mountains of Madness' to evoke the feeling of isolation and horror in Antarctica.
and on the other side of the wall every wall is just snow and3 de C weather and HP Lovecraft monsters mountains of Madness
The Great Depression
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One of the hosts mentions a book by Dartmouth economics professor Doug Irwin while discussing the expansion of the Smoot-Hawley tariff bill beyond agricultural products.
Oo, I'm glad you're mentioning this. Yeah, there's a great uh there's a great book by a Dartmouth economics professor named Doug Irwin. Uh he also has a great NPR interview regarding exactly what you're talking about.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
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The host mentions the title as an example of fiction where targeting top officials works, contrasting it with real-world espionage where lower-level personnel are often targeted.
It works in fiction. It's fun in like Tinker Taylor, Soldier Spy or whatever. But really what you want is the boring people.
Julius Caesar
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The host mentions William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar as the origin of the phrase "beware the Ides of March".
uh and then later a guy named William Shakespeare real up incoming writer had a thing he wrote called Julius Caesar and and that's where there's a line in that where they say beware the eyeses of March
The Jungle
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The host mentions Upton Sinclair and his book The Jungle in the context of consumer protections related to food additives.
this is uh this is overall something that uh Upton Sinclair would would applaud right the author of The Jungle
Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's almanack for kids
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Mentioned as a best-selling book published by Benjamin Franklin that included astrological content.
and it might sound crazy until we realize that he publish a best-selling book Poor Richard's Almanac
Memoirs of the Don Family in Angus, Etc
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Mentioned as one of the sources providing different perspectives on the Reagan administration's use of astrology.
you can read the Memoirs of Don rean
The Case for Trump
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Mentioned as the book that Nancy Reagan's memoir is a response to.
well it's a direct response to for the record right from da
What Does Joan Say?
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Explains the origin of the title 'What does Jones say'.
That's where the title comes from
The Fellowship of the Ring
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A host mentions the book 'The Hobbit' when discussing giant spiders, referencing a scene.
yeah makes me it makes me think of the the scene in the The Hobbit you know with the giant spiders that the sheab
The Lord of the Rings
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A host mentions 'Lord of the Rings' to clarify that the spider Shelob is from this book, not 'The Hobbit'.
uh in in the book Shob the the spider the evil uh Spider is in Lord of the Rings you are absolutely correct about that
The Secret
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One of the hosts mentions trying to 'manifest the secret', referencing the concept from the well-known book and film adaptation.
I'm trying to manifest the secret even if I don't believe in it the secret secret the one from the book and the subsequent film adaptation
1984
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One of the hosts mentions that 'we've all read 1984' when discussing the current political climate and Elon Musk, suggesting comparisons to the book.
I think yeah we've all read 1984 I mean it's it's hard to to not see some comparisons and talk about them
1984
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One of the hosts compares smart device surveillance to the telescreens in the book "1984".
you know what reminds me of the telescreens in 1984 which were like on this on one level seen as like a luxury and as like a really cool technological Gadget where you could watch all of these whatever entertainment you so wished
The Stand
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One of the hosts references Stephen King's book 'The Stand' to illustrate a point about institutions protecting themselves during a crisis.
You know it reminds me of um for anybody's read The Stand by Stephen King uh there's there's a moment where the US government decides to cover up an outbreak of a very dangerous infection and one of the kind of jsck guys at the top says if you find something terrible has happened to your institution which is your parent
Nineteen Eighty-Four
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One of the hosts mentions 'Orwell' and states he was 'right' and a 'good writer' in the context of discussing potential government manipulation and control of information through social media, referencing a previous episode about limiting access to information.
Orwell was right I hate to say it Orwell was right and a good writer
Food of the Gods
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Ben mentions Terence McKenna and lists one of his books.
you may have read books like food of the Gods the search for the original tree of knowledge
How to Change Your Mind
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Robert Lamb refers back to Michael Pollan and discusses a part of his book where he sought psychedelic experiences.
Michael pollen talks about this in his book a little bit where he actually shops around for the right uh people to go to to have this experience because he wants an an experience on par with the sort of the clinical therapeutic uh experiences that are taking place in these studies
Deliverance
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One of the hosts mentions that the book version of the film 'Deliverance' was good.
...because of Deliverance because of Deliverance and and squealy like a pig oh my God I forgot about that one that's one of those films that I appreciate but don't want to rewatch you know what I mean yeah it's a bummer yeah The book was good but still
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
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One of the hosts uses the phrase 'a tinker Taylor Soldier Spy' to describe the cat, referencing the famous novel/spy trope.
a tinker Taylor Soldier Spy and all in one package
Atlas Shrugged
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The host compares David Koch to a character from the book 'Atlas Shrugged'.
back in 2019 a real life character straight out of Atlas Shrugged passed away
Delay, Deny, Defend
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The hosts mention a book titled 'Delay, Deny, Defend' published in 2010 that is critical of the insurance industry and recently became a bestseller on Amazon, linking it to the insurance industry's strategy.
It's also the title of a book published in 2010 which is a great read It's highly critical of the insurance industry and as we also discussed we talked about this with each other a lot off air uh that book is again a bestseller correct it well it jumped up immediately It was number two when we talked about this on strange news on the Amazon non-fiction list
Animal Farm
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During the episode, the hosts engage with the audience about 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, acknowledging its popularity among listeners and noting that it is frequently assigned in schools. They delve into key plot points and the significant themes of the book, offering insights that connect it to the broader discussions in the episode titled 'The Rise of the Chimera.'
Yeah, I know that a lot of us listening today are huge fans of Animal Farm, right? In the work of George Orwell, there is an incredibly bleak, incredibly well-written part of that book where the animals—well, quick spoiler—Animal Farm, if you are not familiar with the plot and don’t want it spoiled for you and you’ve been waiting for a chance to read it or watch one of the many adaptations, please consider this your spoiler warning.
Animal Farm
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The hosts discuss 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, highlighting a particularly poignant section of the book. They provide a brief summary of its plot and caution listeners about spoilers, setting the stage for the themes explored in the episode.
In the work of George Orwell, there is an incredibly bleak, incredibly well-written part of that book where the animals—well, quick spoiler—Animal Farm, if you are not familiar with the plot and don’t want it spoiled for you and you’ve been waiting for a chance to read it or watch one of the many adaptations, please consider this your spoiler warning. Alright, so in Animal Farm, the human owners of the farm, or the human authority figures of the farm, are kicked out of power, right?
History Is Wrong
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The podcast host references the name of researcher 'Eric Von Däniken', known for his writings on ancient astronauts. This occurs during a discussion about theories concerning ancient technologies.
Yeah, that's just at least the image I get. Eric Von Däniken! Love to drop that name.
The Illustrated Golden Bough
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The hosts are discussing the winter solstice and the commonalities of practices around the world. They mention 'The Golden Bough' by James George Frazer as a seminal work on comparative religion that explores these shared traditions.
George Frasier, 'The Golden Bough' is nuts; it was first published in 1890 and it’s talking about a lot of the same things and it still holds up because Frasier was largely correct!
The Omnivore's Dilemma
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In this segment, Ben, the podcast host, highlights the book 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' by Michael Pollan, incorporating it into a conversation about vegetarianism and food choices.
Check out The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. To your point, Sarah is whispering in.
The Mafia, CIA & George Bush
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In this segment, the podcast hosts reference the book 'The Mafia, CIA, and George Bush' authored by Pete Bruton. They discuss how Bruton claims that Barry Seal began working full-time for the CIA immediately after his release from prison, frequently traveling to Latin America.
Well, according to a gentleman named Pete Bruton who wrote a book called The Mafia, CIA, and George Bush, he says as soon as Seal was freed, he quote, 'began working full-time for the CIA, traveling back and forth from the U.S. to Latin America!'
A Christmas Carol
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During a discussion about the movie 'Scrooged,' one of the hosts inquires whether the book 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is part of the movie's universe.
I am so sorry, guys, last thing on Scrooge, does A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens exist?
The Illustrated Golden Bough
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The podcast hosts are discussing the concept of immaculate conception and its place in folklore narratives. One of the hosts mentions 'The Golden Bough' by James George Frazer as a recommended book for those interested in folklore.
And I love this because this feels like an allusion to the work of Joseph Campbell or Frasier's The Golden Bough, which are great reads if you're into folklore—seminal works.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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The hosts delve into the variations between different translations of the Bible, highlighting the 'New International Version' and discussing how these differences might change the interpretations compared to other versions, including the Book of Mormon.
That’s interesting, too, when you switch between New International Version of the Bible in King James and some of the other newer versions of the Bible, Book of Mormon... yeah.
The Bible
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The hosts explore how switching between various versions of the Bible, including the New International Version and the King James Version, can change interpretations. They mention the Book of Mormon as part of this discussion.
That’s interesting, too, when you switch between New International Version of the Bible in King James and some of the other newer versions of the Bible, Book of Mormon... yeah.
Creed Or Chaos?
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The hosts explore how various religious texts, including the 'Book of Mormon' and different versions of the Bible, can influence interpretations and meanings.
That’s interesting, too, when you switch between New International Version of the Bible in King James and some of the other newer versions of the Bible, Book of Mormon... yeah.
Jesus
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The hosts discuss how modern historians trying to determine the timing of Jesus' birth have different objectives compared to the authors of the gospels.
So people in the modern world figuring out the exact date of Jesus's birthday, their goals differ from the goals of whomever wrote the gospels.
The New Complete Works of Josephus
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The podcast hosts mention the renowned ancient historian Flavius Josephus to provide additional historical context.
But if you go to other scholars, like Flavius Josephus—oh, what a great name!
The Gift of Fear
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In the podcast, the hosts emphasize the importance of Gavin de Becker's book 'The Gift of Fear' as essential reading. They relate its insights to a broader discussion about the threats posed by potential predators in society, extending beyond the specific context of sexual assault in France.
That's why Gavin de Becker’s The Gift of Fear is a must-read book, and it's a really important point, I think, beyond just France; it's a human experiential point.
The Jungle
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Matt mentions 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair as he draws a parallel between the horrific conditions of a pork production facility discussed by a listener and the appalling working and living conditions depicted in the book. He suggests that the listener's descriptions are reminiscent of the early-20th century meat-packing plants that Sinclair famously exposed.
I mean, this sounds like the kind of stuff that Upton Sinclair wrote about in 'The Jungle' like back, you know what I mean?
The Omnivore's Dilemma
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Ben refers to 'Omnivore's Dilemma' by Michael Pollan while discussing the concept of speciesism. He acknowledges both the book and its author to emphasize his argument about the ethical treatment of animals.
Yet I hold firm; I will stand on this hill, omnivore's dilemma aside, shout out to the author Michael Pollan, the idea of speciesism is very real and is impacting a world that is still wrestling with the dwindling biodiversity on the planet right now.
Cloud Atlas (20th Anniversary Edition)
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In this segment, the podcast host refers to the book 'Cloud Atlas' to emphasize a narrative about reincarnation, highlighting its significance as a story that inspires belief in the concept.
Such that, you know, Cloud Atlas becomes an awesome story and people believe in reincarnation.
Delay, Deny, Defend
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The podcast hosts discuss a book titled 'Delay, Deny, Defend' authored by Jay Fineman, which has unexpectedly risen to #2 on the Amazon nonfiction charts due to its relevance to a recent assassination of a healthcare CEO.
A book written by author Jay Fineman, first published in 2010, has skyrocketed to number two on the Amazon non-fiction charts, titled Delay, Deny, Defend.
The Nameless
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In this brief mention, the podcast host shares that during the break between episodes, he was reading a book called 'The Nameless'.
Oh yeah, and guys, in the time between these two episodes, I mentioned just off air that I was reading that book, The Nameless.
The Invisibles
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In this segment, podcast host Jo recalls how fellow host Ben introduced him to the graphic novel series 'The Invisibles' by Grant Morrison when he was a child, expressing gratitude for the discovery.
Yeah, it's written by one of our favorite graphic novel authors, Grant Morrison, that Ben, you got me into with The Invisibles when I was just a wee kid, so thank you for that.
T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land
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In this segment, the podcast hosts reference T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land' as the inspiration for the term 'Third Man Factor', which is central to the episode's theme. They encourage listeners to read the poem for deeper understanding.
The name is derived from a passage that T.S. Eliot wrote in his haunting poem The Waste Land, which also, if you like good stuff, you should read in full.
The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics
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In this segment, the podcast hosts highlight the book 'The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible' by John Gyer, noting its relevance to the discussion. They recommend the book and give a shout out to their colleague Dylan Fagan for bringing it to their attention.
One of the best books about this, and shout out to our pal Dylan Fagan, there is The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible by a guy named John Gyer.
South!
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In this segment, the hosts reference the book 'South' by Ernest Shackleton, highlighting it as a source for a quote related to his expeditions in Antarctica.
As a matter of fact, we have a couple of quotations; one from Shackleton's same work on his expeditions called simply South, because, you know, it's Antarctica.
Sailing Alone Around the World
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In this segment, the hosts discuss Joshua Slocum, an important historical figure, and express a desire for more people to read his book, 'Sailing Alone Around the World', which they describe as a compelling read related to the theme of 'third man' experiences.
Oh true, it goes... and I love that we're mentioning Slocum, who is an historical figure that I wish more people read; his book is Sailing Alone Around the World, a stem-to-banger.
Altered Egos
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In this segment, the hosts encourage listeners to call in and share their thoughts about McDonald Critchley, the author of 'The Idea of a Presence,' which is referenced as one of the sources that influenced the episode.
When you call in, tell us something about maybe McDonald Critchley, the dude who wrote 'The Idea of a Presence,' which is one of the things that went into this episode.
Journeys Out of the Body
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The podcast hosts are discussing Bob Monroe, the namesake of the Monroe Institute. They mention his book 'Journeys Out of the Body', which was published in 1971.
In his 1971 book Journeys Out of the Body, is that correct? Yes, correct. And he had Far Journeys; that's another one of his books, Ultimate Journey, lots of journeys.
Far Journeys
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The hosts discuss the book 'Far Journeys' as another work by Bob Monroe, highlighting his intriguing character and referencing the Monroe Institute where listeners can find more information and videos about him.
And he had Far Journeys; that's another one of his books, Ultimate Journey, lots of journeys. Journey Out of the Body, that's the big one. It's really—he's a fascinating character, and if you go to the Monroe Institute's website, which is monroeinstitute.org, you can actually find YouTube videos of this man, Bob Monroe, where he's giving talks.
The Pacific Pharmacist
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Jenner Furst shares that he found it interesting that after completing 'The Pharmacist', he was approached by producers who wanted him to direct a film focusing on Anthony Fauci's efforts in Africa.
Well, I think it’s very interesting because actually when I had finished and premiered 'The Pharmacist,' I had been contacted by these producers who wanted to attach me as a director to this film about Anthony Fauci's work in Africa.
The Cambridge Introduction to Modernism
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During a discussion about the connection between smell and memory, one of the hosts mentions 'A Taste of Things Remembered' by Proust, which explores how he experiences a madeleine dipped in tea, linking food with nostalgia.
That's why Proust wrote 'A Taste of Things Remembered.' It's all about how he eats a madeleine dipped in tea or something like that.
You (Export)
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The hosts are discussing a former coworker, Dr. O, who co-authored a series of books known as the 'You' series, which includes titles such as 'You: The Owner's Manual', 'You on a Diet', and 'You Being Beautiful'.
But the story is, he and another doctor he worked with, Dr. Rosen, wrote a series of books called the 'You' series, like 'You: The Owner's Manual', 'You on a Diet', 'You Being Beautiful', and they would come in and shoot videos for them.
The Yankee Chick's Survival Guide to Texas
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In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the first known recorded use of the term 'kangaroo court' and mention a book titled 'Straight Yankee in Texas' that includes this phrase.
It was called a 'Straight Yankee in Texas' and they used the phrase 'kangaroo court', but they also used the phrase 'Mustang Court' and they spelled it differently.
The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia
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The hosts briefly discuss the publication of a new edition of the Marvel Comics Encyclopedia, noting that this event coincided with the year 1989, when Burma changed its name to Myanmar. This mention serves as an illustration of significant occurrences at that time.
Wow, yeah, most famously when Marvel Comics published a new edition of their encyclopedia. That's the other thing; those are the two things that happened.
Kim
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The hosts reference Rudyard Kipling's novel *Kim* to highlight the ongoing presence of the British in the region during the historical context they are discussing, while pointing out that the United States was not involved at that time.
There are still, you know, like shout out to Rudyard Kipling's Kim, you know, the Brits are still there in some capacity. And of course, '67, you've got French Indochina, you've got the US definitely not being there.
The Handmaid's Tale
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The hosts reference *The Handmaid's Tale* as a comparison to a political policy, providing insight into the implications of forced sterilization.
Yeah, as a brainstorm or a blue sky pitch; very Handmaid's Tale in some ways! Like what's that thing that went around?
How Did We Get the Bible?
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The podcast hosts jokingly refer to The Holy Bible as being full of graphic descriptions of feet being washed, suggesting it contains the original 'feet pics', while discussing the website 'Wiki Feet'.
That Bible is full of the original feet pics!
Chariots of the Gods?
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During the podcast, the host refers to Erich von Däniken and his book, Chariots of the Gods!, while exploring notable figures in the UFO community at Alien Con. This mention is part of a broader discourse on history and unsolved mysteries.
Eric Von Daniken? Eric Von Daniken, yes, that's right, Chariots of the Gods!
Everything That Rises Must Converge: Stories
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The hosts reference a quote from Flannery O'Connor, suggesting that it relates to contemporary themes like the convergence of privacy issues.
Uh, it’s like Flannery O’Connor said, 'All that rises must converge,' right? Yeah, but now in a really cool way.
Fire and Fury
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In this segment, the podcast host, Ben, discusses a book titled 'Fire and Fury', referring to journalist Michael Wolff's interviews with Jeffrey Epstein. He elaborates on recent allegations and recordings that surfaced concerning Epstein.
Uh, and he got these recordings a few years back when he was interviewing Epstein about the subject of a book he wrote called Fire and Fury.
The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
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The hosts are discussing the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition, a set of guidelines for business and life from the Star Trek universe. They compare the way these rules are referenced in the show and other materials to how religious followers use books for justification.
They okay, got it, in the books, you also see also see it mentioned as, you know, kind of like when people are following a religion and they rationalize they're doing by citing a book.
Frankenstein
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The hosts are playfully discussing whether Frankenstein's monster 'falls to pieces,' referencing the book's canon; they are engaging in lighthearted banter within a Halloween-themed discussion.
Typically though, in the canon of Frankenstein, he usually doesn't like fall apart; but like Humpty Dumpty, yeah!
The Jungle Book
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The hosts make a comparison to 'The Jungle Book' to illustrate the appearance of Gigantopithecus. They specifically refer to King Louie from the live-action adaptation, highlighting the character's large size to establish a connection to their discussion.
Oh, like the Christopher Walken King Louie in the live-action Jungle Book! That's the way it's depicted in the live-action Jungle Book in the King Louie character.
The Selfish Gene
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The hosts of the podcast mention the book 'The Selfish Gene', written by Richard Dawkins, as they discuss the origin of the term 'meme.' They explain how the term relates to the concepts of 'memo' and 'mimic'.
He wrote this book in 1976 called 'The Selfish Gene,' and he took the word meme from the root of memo, mimic! And Wartman has this great quote summing it up, which I don't know, like we’re going straight to our pal Wartman here because he sums it up the best, I think! The quote is basically a meme is an idea, the kind of idea that endures over time like a memory, which can be copied or mimicked and shared like a memo!
The Demoiselle D'Ys
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The hosts of the podcast discuss 'The Yellow King' by Robert W. Chambers, relating it to the theme of infohazards explored in the episode. They point out how the play included in the book is said to drive its readers mad, linking it to ideas from the horror genre.
Isn't Robert W. Chambers who wrote 'The Yellow King,' famously sort of memed in its own way in season one of 'True Detective'? And in 'The Yellow King,' the entire universe of that, which is very Lovecraft, and it's wrapped around... that's a nice Carcosa reference! The idea that there is some sort of play, and if you read the play, by the very act of experiencing that, you will go mad!
The Department of Truth #2
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The hosts of the podcast mention the comic series 'Department of Truth,' which explores the real-world implications of believed conspiracy theories. They discuss how the narrative suggests that widespread belief in an idea can lead it to become a reality.
It's a comic series that you can get in these little graphic novel compendium things called 'Department of Truth.' Without spoiling it too much, it's based on a secret government society that attempts to ensure conspiracy theories aren't believed by enough people. It manifests in the real world.
Science and Civilisation in China
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During the discussion about the history of smallpox inoculation, the host refers to a book titled 'Science and Civilization in China,' authored by Joseph Needham, highlighting its relevance to the topic.
There's a guy named Joseph Needham who wrote a book called Science and Civilization in China and he talks about this in volume six.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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In this segment, the host refers to 'your book', which is clearly understood to be the Bible, as they discuss topics related to Jesus and his actions.
I can't remember which version of that makes it into your book.
Dark Wire
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In this segment, the hosts talk about the book 'Dark Wire' written by Joseph Cox, which details a significant FBI sting operation. They mention that the book is being adapted into a Netflix series, linking it to a broader discussion on similar real-life operations.
I only know about this; there's a book called Dark Wire. Dark Wire, it's coming out as a Netflix series actually, that was the news that brought up in the press recently. I didn't know—I remember the book, um, by a guy named Joseph Cox; it's a great read.
Satanic Bible
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In this segment, the hosts discuss the 'Satanic Bible', authored by Anton LaVey, highlighting its status as a well-known and accessible book on Satanism.
He created the Satanic Bible, it still to this day remains available, you can find it, it's one of the most, at least most available books that you can find about Satanism or the satanic religion.
2001. a Space Odyssey
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In this segment, the podcast host, Ben, discusses the book '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Arthur C. Clarke, pointing out its notable focus on the moon Europa. He highlights how the narrative influenced the film adaptation, and links this to NASA's plans to explore Europa for signs of habitability.
And I'll just leave it with this: in the Arthur C. Clarke novel '2001: A Space Odyssey,' of course the film is based on that too, Europa comes up a lot.
A People's History of the United States
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In this segment, the host brings up Howard Zinn to highlight that the history of the Ludlow Massacre is rarely covered in traditional textbooks. The host humorously speculates about whether Zinn attended career days at schools, implying that if he did, students would have learned about overlooked historical events.
Again, not found in your history textbooks, at least not in grade school, or unless you had Howard Zinn at your career day. Do you think he did career days?
The Grapes of Wrath
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In the podcast, the host highlights 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck, stating that it opened his eyes to the struggles and dynamics within the labor movement in the United States.
Shout out to Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, hugely, that's the book that really hipped me to this whole struggle and this whole structure, you know?
Bound for Glory
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The hosts briefly mention the film 'Bound for Glory,' which tells the story of folk singer Woody Guthrie and explores his involvement in labor movements. The film illustrates labor conditions in the US, drawing parallels to the struggles depicted in 'The Grapes of Wrath.'
There's a film called Bound for Glory that is about Woody Guthrie's story, the folk singer and his involvement in labor, and it shows this exact kind of Grapes of Wrath type situation where there are these, just they're these almost like camps of folks that are waiting for work, and it's just not coming.
Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof
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The podcast hosts are discussing the works of Franklin Harvey Head, specifically mentioning his book 'Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof.' In this work, Head claims that Shakespeare's issues with money and marriage resulted in chronic insomnia, which manifested in his writings. The book serves as an example of Head's satirical style.
In a work of his called Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof, he claims that newly discovered correspondence between Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh, an actor named William Kemp, and a moneylender with a tremendously offensive name—he all show that Shakespeare had difficulty with money and marriage!
Studies in Early American History
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The podcast hosts are discussing Franklin Harvey Head's book, 'Studies in Early American History: A Notable Lawsuit!', which features a fictional story about a lawsuit between the Olmstead family and the Astor family regarding Captain Kidd's treasure. This book serves as the source for the conspiracy theory being explored, suggesting that John Jacob Astor's wealth is derived from treasure stolen from the Olmstead family.
He writes a book called Studies in Early American History: A Notable Lawsuit!
Eichmann in Jerusalem
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The podcast host references Hannah Arendt's concept of 'the banality of evil' while discussing the political process of lawmaking. This book explores how large systems can enable wrongdoing by distancing individuals from the repercussions of their actions. It is contextualized within a conversation about a bill that appears beneficial at first glance but could ultimately be used to target political adversaries.
Not just about how the legislative sausage gets made, but again, like I was pointing out earlier, the work of Hannah Arendt with the banality of evil, right?
Holy Bible (NIV)
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One of the podcast hosts refers to 'the Bible' while discussing the parallels between current world conflicts and historical disputes, emphasizing a long-standing source of conflict.
Oh my gosh, the beefs are in the Bible, you know what I mean? It goes back a little while.
The Mist
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In this segment, host Matt references Stephen King's story "The Mist" to illustrate the strange, unhealthy haze resulting from a chlorine leak.
I saw videos from there where it was just literally like the mist, like the Stephen King story, just absolutely this very weird, sickly kind of haze. I don't know, what did you experience that?
Proceedings
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The hosts are discussing theories about the Shugborough Inscription. They mention a book titled 'Anson's Gold' by George Edmund, which suggests that the inscription serves as a hidden treasure map created by George Anson and Admiral Nelson.
In another book called Anson's Gold, a fellow named George Edmund says that we have to remember George Anson was a naval man—he was an admiral! And George Edmund argues that Anson created this cipher to hide the latitude and longitude of an island where he had buried or discovered a huge Spanish treasure! Oh, it's a treasure map!
Holy Blood, Holy Grail
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The hosts discuss various theories surrounding the Shugborough Inscription, referencing the book 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail'. They explore a theory that the inscription is linked to the Priory of Sion and the Holy Grail, and also mention a previous interview with a relative of one of the book's authors.
In 1982, the author of a book called The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail speculated that the painter you had mentioned earlier, uh, Poussin, was a member of what's called the Priory of Sion! And we remember we interviewed, uh, the daughter of one of the authors; Vent was her last name, I believe! Uh, fascinating story!
The Da Vinci Code (Republish)
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The hosts are discussing a theory that Jesus had children, and they specifically mention Dan Brown's book 'The Da Vinci Code' as a popular work that explores this concept.
And you know, this is very Dan Brown! Dan Brown leans very heavily on this in one of his books, at least in The Da Vinci Code! And the idea is that this bloodline was, uh, secreted away!
The Da Vinci Code (Republish)
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The hosts are discussing the Priory of Scion theory and how it gained popularity through Dan Brown's book, 'The Da Vinci Code'. They reflect on their views of both the book and its film adaptation.
It went mainstream when Dan Brown leveraged this concept for the basis of the Da Vinci Code, which is, um... I still think a solid, solid film, and I enjoyed the book. Uh, I would say I have not read the book, but the film I was happier than a lot of the critics about it.
Propaganda
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In this episode, 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know' references the book 'Propaganda,' which serves as an online resource. This mention might be connected to the earlier conversation about Edward Bernays, who is known as the 'Godfather of PR.'
First episode of the podcast, Propaganda, available online.
Waylon
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A listener discusses their experience of writing an 'autobiography' where they labeled the most difficult parts of their life as 'bad things' to help cope with the trauma.
I wrote an autobiography even and just labeled the worst as bad things because if I don't call it what it was, then I can pretend it didn't happen.
TIME-LIFE Mysteries of the Unknown
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The hosts are discussing the tendency for some media to create mystified narratives about how ancient structures were built. They reference 'Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown' as a well-known example.
There's often a huge deal made in ancient alien shows or Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown.
Records of the Grand Historian
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The podcast hosts mention the book 'Records of the Grand Historian' as a source that provides insight into a historical figure, referring specifically to Le Pingley, who is described as a notorious character.
So he is very, very well-connected, according to a book called Records of the Grand Historian; this guy was a monster!
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England
The podcast hosts mention a book titled 'Devil in the Shape of a Woman' to provide context on how historical accounts can be skewed, often relating to the Salem Witch Trials. They use this specific book as evidence of a recurring theme in history.
There's a fantastic book called, uh, Devil in the Shape of a Woman that looks at this practice in the Salem Witch Trials.
Sons of Cain
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The hosts discuss Peter Vronsky, referencing a prior 'Zodiac Killer' episode. Vronsky argues that the economic crash of 2008 may lead to a rise in serial killers, a theory he outlines in his book 'Sons of Cain'. He explains that economic downturns can increase the probability of generating future serial killers.
He believes that when there's economic downturn, especially on a wide scale, in any region or globally even or just in a town, the probability of creating a future serial killer who is going through this, uh, the economic downturn, all the realities that you face when that's happening, he believes that you increase the probability of creating serial killers, and in his opinion, he wrote a book called Sons of Cain, and in it, he describes how because of the financial crisis from 2007 to 2008, we are actually creating a new generation of serial killers, or we have generated essentially a new, uh, season of serial killers that will emerge 10, 20 years from now, and he believes that that economic downturn, at least in some way, helped to create those serial killers.
Watership Down
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The hosts draw parallels between the relentless media pursuit of Diana and Dodie Fayed and the themes from the book 'Watership Down,' highlighting the mythology of rabbits facing countless adversaries.
They were continually hunted by the press—if you've ever read Watership Down, there's a fantastic mythology that the rabbits in that story have about being the prince with a thousand enemies.
The Big Breach
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The hosts highlight that Richard Tomlinson published a book called 'The Big Breach' in 2007.
In 2007, he went ahead and published the book 'The Big Breach'.
Skeleton Crew
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The podcast hosts discuss a Stephen King short story called Survivor Type, where a character slowly eats parts of their own body. The context of the discussion revolves around the desperation that starving people may face and the extreme measures they might take to survive.
Ben, what's that Stephen King short story where the doctor is stranded and he slowly starts cutting away pieces of himself to sustain his life? I think it's called Survivor type!
1984
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The podcast hosts reference George Orwell's work, likely *Nineteen Eighty-Four*, by mentioning the term 'double plus ungood'. They're using this reference to emphasize the severity of the situation they are describing.
I posit to you guys, this is what Orwell once upon a time described as a double plus ungood situation! This is like, you can just cut this out and just put it in the book where the definition is supposed to be!
Hide Your Assets and Disappear
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In this segment, podcast guest John Walczak references the book 'Hide Your Assets and Disappear,' discussing its relevance to the case of Robert Fisher. He suggests that the book contains techniques that were advantageous for evading capture prior to the internet and social media era, highlighting the different circumstances surrounding Fisher's disappearance in 2001.
So one of the things with this show that I found really fascinating is I have a book sitting right behind me called 'Hide Your Assets and Disappear.' It was a best-selling book, I think, in 1999 or 2000. So I think it was possible that Robert Fisher got out in the nick of time.
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
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The podcast hosts are discussing the origin of the word 'robot' and referring to the play 'Rossum's Universal Robots' written by Karel Čapek as its source.
Are you referring to Rossum's Universal Robots by Karel Čapek?
Fight Club: A Novel
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The podcast host mentions a quote from 'Fight Club,' a film that is based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk.
And it sounds like a truism, but there's a reason people throw those phrases around! I think it's a Tyler Durden quote actually from Fight Club!
Trance Formation of America
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A listener named crazy Skip shares his enthusiasm for Kathy O'Brien's book 'Transformation of America,' stating he has read it three times. He believes it contains factual information and points out that her partner, Mark Phillips, played a crucial role in saving her life.
Hey guys, this is crazy Skip from Bal. I've read Kathy O'Brien's book Transformation of America three times. Her partner Mark Phillips saved her life.
Trance Formation of America
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The hosts discuss the correct spelling of the title, 'Trance Formation of America' by Kathy O'Brien, and its subtitle, 'an MK Ultra mind control survivor, a whistleblower's true story,' after receiving a message from a listener.
The title is spelled trance, t-r-a-n-c-e space formation of America. Love it, so yeah, there are spaces between the other words, but just it's not transformation, it's transformation, and the subtitle is an MK Ultra mind control survivor, a whistleblower's true story.
Making Sense of the Divine Name in the Book of Exodus
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The podcast discusses the 'book of Exodus' in relation to the biblical narrative of Moses, highlighting his adoption into a powerful family. This reference is used to illustrate the concept of adoption within a significant historical context.
And another example historically speaking is of course Moses from the Bible, from the book of Exodus, who was found as a babe in the rushes or whatever and adopted by a powerful family and then ultimately became a pretty important political figure. Let's just say love it!
Killers of the Flower Moon
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The podcast discusses the book 'Killers of the Flower Moon' in the context of how the assimilation of Native Americans was manipulated to dispossess them of their land and wealth, particularly where those lands had valuable resources like oil.
I mean, if anyone had a chance to see 'Killers of the Flower Moon', you see how that assimilation was utterly taken advantage of in order to rob these individuals of their tribal land and their wealth, especially in areas where that land may have sat upon oil reserves or other precious mining materials.
Asset Recovery Handbook
The podcast hosts reference a book titled 'Maritime UFO Files' authored by Doug Ledger. This book discusses claims of additional witnesses to the Shag Harbor incident and is characterized by a conspiratorial perspective.
This is where we want to introduce our first book, the one that people would consider conspiratorial. Doug Ledger wrote a book called Maritime UFO Files, and in this book he claims that additional witnesses exist.
Dark Object
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The podcast hosts reference a book titled 'Dark Object: The World's Only Government Documented UFO Crash' co-written by Chris Styles and Doug Ledger. The book explores the theory that the Shag Harbor incident involved an extraterrestrial spaceship that was submerged, tracked by the US Navy, and then launched into space. They also mention Doug Ledger's earlier book, 'Maritime UFO Files'.
Several weeks after the initial sighting, he co-wrote a book called Dark Object: The World's Only Government Documented UFO Crash. In this book, Styles and his co-author Doug Ledger from earlier, oh, the what was that book called, the Maritime UFO Files?
The Celts [2 volumes]
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In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss an article by Joseph Siegel that references a book by Samuel Romani, titled 'Russia in Africa—resurgent great power or bellicose pretender?'. This book explores Russia's influence in African nations, which ties into the broader conversation about election interference.
There was an excellent article by a guy named Joseph Siegel that references a book by a guy named Samuel Romani. And Romani writes about Russia in Africa—resurgent great power or bellicose pretender?
Raven Rock
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The podcast host highlights a book by Garrett Graff that discusses the U.S. government's secret plan to ensure its survival while the general public might face peril. He mentions how he learned about Mount Weather from reading this gripping book.
He has a book on it, the story of the U.S. government's secret plan to save itself while the rest of us die. So shout-out, shout-out to you, Garrett, because it's a great book, it's a gripping read, and Garrett is how I learned about Mount Weather.
Seven Days in May
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The host mentions that a book titled '7 Days in May' is referenced in a 2006 article, noting that the book includes a mention of Mount Thunder, which relates to Mt. Weather, the main topic of discussion in this episode.
So I guess, I guess it was rumored back in '06, like if this was the place, but they reference in this article that there was a book called 7 Days in May where they reference inside this novel, they mention a place called Mount Thunder.
Brave New World
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During the discussion, the podcast hosts reference the book 'Brave New World' in response to the concept of a service that allows individuals to use an app to receive a beam of light at a designated location and time. This allusion highlights the potential dystopian implications of such technology.
You just have to make sure you get the app, you know, you get the email, sign up in advance. Brave New World!
Brave New World
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The podcast hosts reference 'Brave New World' to draw a thematic comparison regarding the potential implications of a technology that allows companies to direct light using mirrors in space, evoking a sense of dystopia.
Hell, I mean, Luna Juice and Sunshine On Demand, this sounds, this does sound like Brave New World or something along those lines.
Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Age of Science Fiction
Matt, one of the podcast hosts, shares that he is currently reading an Isaac Asimov book from 1950. He reflects on how impressively accurate science fiction from that era can be in depicting future technology and modern civilization.
I'm reading an Isaac Asimov book from 1950 right now. I know this is obvious for fans of science fiction, but I'm always blown away by how close they get it in the 50s, like what modern civilization looks like and what technology of the future actually looks like.
Foundation
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Ben, one of the podcast hosts, shares that he's currently reading 'the Foundation series.' He mentions accidentally buying the second book first and realizing his mistake, which led him to order the first book and start fresh.
As Matt mentioned, oh my gosh, I'm reading the Foundation series. I accidentally bought the second one out of sequence and then realized that, so I ordered the first one, and now I'm starting fresh.
Chariots of the Gods?
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In this episode, the hosts highlight the book 'Chariots of the Gods?' by Erich von Däniken, discussing its impact on the exploration of fringe theories regarding ancient civilizations. They mention that it became an international bestseller shortly after its release in 1969, leading to a wave of similar publications.
Publishes a paperback that I loved when it came out—the Chariots of the Gods?—question mark, a little bit of hedging there. He publishes this first in 1969; it becomes an international bestseller, and a deluge of similar books hit the market right after.
Planet Medicine: Origins, Revised Edition
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the insights presented in the book "The Message of the Engraved Stones of Ica" by Dr. Javier Cabrera, who is known for advocating the authenticity of the Ica Stones as significant historical artifacts.
We’ve made this a two-part episode; let’s get into it; what does he say in his book—the message of the engraved stones of Ica? Let’s take these one at a time; the first one is that the stones themselves are way older than you think.
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
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Ben recommends the book 'Confessions of an Economic Hitman' while discussing the economic collapse in Venezuela, highlighting its relevance as a context for the situation.
Yeah, to be specific Venezuela due to the, everybody read Confessions of an Economic Hitman first off! But Venezuela is having an economic collapse!
Snow Crash
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Matt mentions the author Neal Stephenson while discussing a concept from one of his books, likely 'Snow Crash', about online games being used to disguise criminal activities.
Um, I just, I want to understand the connection there because it made me think of a Neil Stephenson book called Ramdi where there's like these Chinese, like it's like a massive multiplayer online game and there's like gold farming that takes place and it's a way of like hiding criminal activity and like almost like a secret currency, you know, way of like, you know, paying for things with this like in-game currency!
Chariots of the Gods?
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In this episode, the hosts reference Eric Von Daniken's book, Chariots of the Gods?, a title that may resonate with listeners as they discuss the Ica stones and their connection to intriguing historical narratives.
If you heard the phrase, you might not immediately recognize it, but if you saw one of these stones, your memory would flash back to maybe a BBC documentary or maybe Eric Von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods?
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
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The hosts of the podcast discuss the book 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond, highlighting its relevance to the Spanish conquest of the Incan empire. This mention is framed around a conversation about the Incan civil war and the military advantages that allowed the Spanish to succeed.
Um, do you guys remember that book, 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'?
A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle
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During the episode, the host discusses how the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin draws on real historical events and political strategies, illustrating the interplay between history and fiction.
I think so, we always talk about how the Song of Ice and Fire and all those George R.R. Martin books are heavily influenced and inspired by actual, you know, historical struggles and political maneuvers and all that stuff.
Pulcinellopaedia Seraphiniana, Deluxe Edition
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During a discussion, a host refers to the book 'Codex Seraphinianus,' drawing a connection between its strange imagery and the Ica stones, suggesting that the book is often surrounded by mystery and intrigue.
It kind of reminds me of that hoax book that ultimately wasn't really a hoax at all people just kind of made much to do about it, uh, the Codex Seraphinus!
Handwriting Without Tears: My printing book
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The hosts bring up the notion that conspiracy theorists leverage public information about MK Ultra as a basis to market their books, humorously suggesting that the true insights lie within these works.
There's much, much more beneath the surface, and if you buy my book, you will learn it.
Trance Formation of America
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The podcast references Cathy O'Brien's book, 'The Transformation of America', which explores her experiences as a victim of Project Monarch mind control, highlighting the play on words between 'trance' and 'formation'.
She wrote a book called 'The Transformation of America.' Since this is an audio show, I just want to make sure you get the pun there: 'trance' as in hypnotic trance, and 'formation' as in an organization or group.
The Illuminatus! Trilogy
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In this segment, the podcast highlights the book The Illuminatus! Trilogy, describing it as an engaging work of fiction that explores themes and practices reminiscent of those involved in Project Monarch.
Crowley also practiced some stuff like this, and the Illuminatus Trilogy, which is a fantastic work, also depicts this.
Outbreak!
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In this segment, a host brings up the book 'Outbreak: The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior' to illustrate the concept of moral panics and the dynamics behind their spread.
And I've brought with me today an old friend of ours, this book, 'Outbreak: The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior,' which is about moral panics and how they spread!
Necronomicon
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The hosts humorously suggest that their boss consults a spreadsheet resembling the infamous Necronomicon when assessing their reviews.
Just know this, folks: every time you give us some of those stars in a review, our boss looks at a strange occult, Necronomicon-esque spreadsheet and says, 'We'll give them one more evening.'
Revelations of a Spirit Medium
The hosts are discussing a book titled 'Revelations of a Spirit Medium,' which reveals the techniques used by spirit mediums to deceive the public.
There was a book that was originally published anonymously called "Revelations of a Spirit Medium," and it was like when a stage magician breaks the big code.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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During the episode, the podcast host references a well-known riddle from 'The Lord of the Rings,' specifically mentioning Gollum.
It's from Lord of the Rings. This is a Gollum riddle.
The Silence of the Lambs
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The podcast references 'The Silence of the Lambs' as a cultural touchstone while discussing a psychiatrist who may have misrepresented information from a bank hostage situation to enhance his career, drawing a comparison between the academic in the movie and a real-life figure.
It reminds me of that weaselly little academic in Silence of the Lambs, you know, the late great Hannibal. The late great who just wants to establish his reputation.
Spying on America
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The hosts discuss that Leon G. Turrou authored a book titled 'Nazi Spies in America', highlighting his connection to the subject through his newspaper articles.
It is true, though he did end up writing those newspaper articles; he wrote Nazi Spies in America.
The FBI
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In this segment, the hosts discuss the book 'The FBI: A History' authored by historian Jeffery Jones, which serves as a foundational reference for their exploration of the FBI's counter-espionage program.
There's this historian I've been reading, uh, Jeffery Jones, who wrote a book called "The FBI: A History" and several other articles.
Where My Shadow Falls
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The podcast hosts mention a second book written by Leon G. Turrou called 'Where My Shadow Falls', published in 1949. This is shared as part of describing his life of working in the shadows.
He got a bronze star, wrote another book, and I haven't read this one; it's called "Where My Shadow Falls" in 1949. Um, I told you he's in the shadows, mhm.
The Canterbury Tales
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The podcast hosts are discussing how to frame their story, suggesting that it could be styled to resemble 'The Canterbury Tales', which is a classic collection of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer.
So first, what do you say, let's start with the maid's tale. If we want to make this Canterbury Tales-esque or a Hulu original, maybe?
The Handmaid's Tale
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In this segment, the podcast hosts cleverly reference the famous book and TV series *The Handmaid's Tale*, jokingly distinguishing it while discussing narrative framing.
Oh yes, yes, yes. The non-handmaid's tale, that's right.
The Gift of Fear
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In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the concept of intuition and refer to 'The Gift of Fear' by Gavin de Becker, highlighting its relevance in their ongoing analysis, particularly in the context of the Kenyan serial killer case where intuition plays a significant role.
Everybody read the book that we mentioned frequently a few years back, The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. The idea of intuition is there.
Rain
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In this segment, the hosts acknowledge the talented author Cynthia Barnett for her book "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History." They express their appreciation for the book's focus on a uniquely specific subject and share their enthusiasm for such literature.
But we do owe a shout-out to the amazing author Cynthia Barnett, who wrote "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History." You guys know, longtime listeners, we love books about cartoonishly specific things!
John Dies at the End
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In this segment, the hosts recognize Jason Pargin as an influential writer and the author of 'John Dies at the End.' They highlight his thoughtful perspective on media critique, particularly in the context of how to approach breaking news events.
I just want to quickly give props to a guy, Jason Pargin, who I think you know. He's a writer and wrote that book John Dies at the End and is a thoughtful media critique YouTuber.
Economics For Dummies
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During a discussion, the title 'Economics for Dummies' is referenced by host Ben as a sarcastic response to inquiries about the flaws in the healthcare system. He suggests it is a dismissive recommendation that fails to address the complexities of the issue.
Yeah, Economics for Dummies, which I think is a mean non-answer when someone asks why the healthcare system is so broken. It's like, 'Let me Google that for you.'
PCs for Dummies
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The mention of the 'dummy series' refers to an educational tool that simplifies complex subjects, specifically citing 'Economics for Dummies' as an example.
No, the dummy series is a very helpful demystification tool.
The Big Book of Paranormal
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In this segment, the hosts are exploring how different individual experiences shape their understanding of crop circles. They highlight that people might come to know about crop circles through various media, particularly books about the paranormal, as part of a larger discussion on the diverse interpretations and perceptions surrounding crop circles.
Crop circles have fascinated people for a long time, and depending on when you grew up and what your predilections were like as a kid, you might be most familiar with crop circles in terms of fiction or in terms of books about the paranormal.
Buy My Book: Not Because You Should, But Because I'd Like Some Money
In this segment, the podcast host humorously discusses the exaggerated claims made about crop circles being messages from the heavens and ancient technology. They reference someone suggesting listeners buy their book to learn more about these claims, in the context of a conversation about the infamous hoaxers Doug and Dave.
They took a lot of, they thought it was hilarious that people would study these circles and then with strident confidence come out and say, 'This is what teaches us about the messages from the heavens.' And you know, 'This is ancient technology, buy my book and learn more about it.'
The Stand
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In the episode, the hosts compare the length of the Project 2025 document 'Mandate for Leadership: A Conservative Promise' to that of Stephen King's novel 'The Stand,' noting that the document is about as lengthy as the unabridged edition of the book.
The one people are referencing when they talk to you about Project 2025 is a thing called Mandate for Leadership: A Conservative Promise. Spoiler alert: it's about as long as the unabridged copy of The Stand by Stephen King!
The Year of Living Constitutionally
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The podcast host suggests that listeners check out a Ridiculous History episode featuring A.J. Jacobs, who discusses his book 'The Year of Living Constitutionally'. This book explores themes related to the Constitution, which parallel the discussions in the current episode.
If I could just take this moment to recommend listening to the Ridiculous History episode with A.J. Jacobs about the Constitution and his book on living constitutionally, it's crazy what this guy did and wrote a book about it. Basically, to get to the letter of the intent of the Constitution, a lot of things we're talking about today come up in that episode.
After the Revolution
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The podcast host highlights a book by Robert Evans titled 'It Could Happen Here' and emphasizes its relevance to the podcast's themes, also noting that it is part of a continuing podcast series.
There's an excellent novel by our pal Robert Evans, a good friend of the show, called It Could Happen Here. It is a continuing podcast as well, so please do check it out.
Naked Lunch
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In this segment, the hosts discuss 'Naked Lunch' by William S. Burroughs as an example of a fictional free port. They describe Interzone, the setting of the book, as a 'hive of scum and villainy,' illustrating the complexities and life experiences tied to such locations.
Oh, guys, it just occurred to me– you know what else is another good free port that's in pop culture and literature? Interzone in William S. Burroughs' Naked Lunch is a free port, and it's like kind of a hive of scum and villainy situation that evolves around there.
The Play of Daniel Keyes' Flowers for Algernon
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In this segment, the podcast hosts reference *Flowers for Algernon* while discussing the use of drugs to boost cognitive abilities. They draw parallels between this real-world issue and the storyline of the book, where the main character experiences an artificial increase in intelligence.
So we see the shadows of Limitless, we see the shadows of Flowers for Algernon. It is possible that people may be spending money on the chemical equivalent of Monkey Shines, but they feel different.
The Secret
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In this segment, the hosts humorously reference the book *The Secret*, which discusses the law of attraction. They suggest that reading this self-help book is essential for proper thinking to attract positive outcomes.
I just think it's interesting; just wanted to throw it in. Just read The Secret, you'll get all of this. And if you haven't read The Secret, you're not thinking in the right way to attract that book to you.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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The podcast hosts discuss 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi, highlighting it as the most accepted narrative regarding the Manson murders and the theories behind Manson's motivations.
And that's where we get the most widely accepted narrative, popularized by the book 'Helter Skelter' written by Vincent Bugliosi, which says, "Look, here's why these murders occurred: Manson was convinced the U.S. would be Ground Zero for a civilization-ending race war."
Chaos
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In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the book 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties' by Tom O'Neill, which provides insights into Charles Manson's potential connections to the CIA and challenges the traditional narrative surrounding him.
Once you know book club, there's a book that came out in 2019 that Matt captured our attention.Oh yes.It is titled 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the 60s.'
Chaos
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The podcast hosts mention the book 'Chaos' again and delve into its unique background and the story behind its creation.
Because even this book 'Chaos' has its own strange provenance.
Chaos
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The podcast hosts mention the book 'Chaos' again while explaining the book’s research and the background of the author, Tom O'Neill. They mention the book is the culmination of decades of research.
He has decades of research because he is increasingly convinced something doesn't add up. And the end result of all this is the book 'Chaos.'
Chaos
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The podcast hosts reference the book 'Chaos' before diving into its main thesis, which discusses the connections between Charles Manson and the CIA's secret program known as 'CHAOS'.
I guess we should at least mention what 'Chaos' is, right?
In Cold Blood
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The podcast host discusses the book 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote while illustrating the significant public interest in true crime stories, particularly in relation to Charles Manson.
This is up there with Truman Capote in 'In Cold Blood' in terms of the level of public interest in what we call true crime.
Natural History
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During the episode, the hosts discuss the writings of Pliny the Elder, particularly his book 'Natural History', highlighting his contributions to early cryptozoology and how his descriptions relate to the study of cryptids.
And it's weird; when you look at what he writes in Natural History, he is kind of the first cryptozoologist; like, the scholarly burden of proof is not really a thing, so this guy is just sort of like when Freud was making up psychoanalysis.
Ctesias: On India
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In this segment, the hosts discuss the Greek historian Ctesias and his book 'Indica,' highlighting it as the earliest reference to the Manore cryptid while pointing out that the text has unfortunately been lost to history.
The earliest mention of it comes from another ancient historian, a Greek named Ctesias, who wrote a book called Indica in the fifth century BCE. The book, which translates to 'the couch,' is unfortunately lost to history.
A Storm of Witchcraft
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In this segment, the hosts and guest delve into the intricate dynamics of the Salem Witch Trials. They reference Dr. Baker's book, 'The Storm of Witchcraft,' highlighting how it encapsulates the various contributing factors that led to these historical events.
Again, I hark back to what Dr. Baker wrote in his book, The Storm of Witchcraft; he provides a great introduction that describes it as the 'perfect storm' of all these elements that come together.
The Woman Who Walked into the Sea
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In this segment, the hosts reflect on Carol Carlson's book titled 'The Devil in the Shape of a Woman,' which examines the gender roles prevalent during the Salem Witch Trials.
This also reminds me of a work by Carol Carlson, 'The Devil in the Shape of a Woman,' that I wanted to ask you about.
1984
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The podcast host refers to the book '1984' by George Orwell, using it to illustrate a strange situation and possible corruption.
Yeah, it’s all spelled out in 1984, the documentary.
Moo's Law
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During the discussion, Mr. Melon, the chairman of the board at Li Genesis, is referenced as the author of a book published in 2005 titled 'Wake Up, Survive and Prosper in the Coming Economic Turmoil.' This point is raised while talking about the leadership of the company.
No, but he did publish a book in 2005 called 'Wake Up, Survive and Prosper in the Coming Economic Turmoil.' This guy loves New Zealand.
Moo's Law
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In 2020, Mr. Melon, who is the chairman of the board at Li Genesis, authored a book titled 'Moos Law.' The discussion revolves around the backgrounds of individuals involved with the company, and this mention highlights Mr. Melon's contributions.
Deep in 2020 he wrote a book called 'Moos Law.' Uh, Investors' Guide to the New Agrarian Revolution.
Love and Hate in Jamestown
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In this segment, the hosts discuss a book called 'Love and Hate in Jamestown' written by David A. Price. They mention that the author presents an intriguing argument regarding Chief Powhatan using a toxic hallucinogen against the Jamestown Colony, and one of the hosts admits they have not finished reading the book.
And then I didn't know this, but there's this author, David A. Price, who has a book called Love and Hate in Jamestown, and in this book, which I haven't finished, he makes a pretty fascinating case.
Chaos
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A listener named Full Body Taste mentions reading the book 'Chaos: The CIA and Charles Manson' by Tom O'Neal and suggests that its content would be interesting for the podcast hosts. The book explores alleged connections between the CIA and Charles Manson.
I just got done reading the 2019 book by author Tom O'Neal, titled 'Chaos: The CIA and Charles Manson.' It dives into the Manson Family and all this other stuff and draws a bunch of conclusions that I think you guys would find interesting.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the book 'Helter Skelter,' addressing some inconsistencies or 'holes' in its narrative concerning the Charles Manson case. They highlight Tom O'Neal's extensive research and the challenges he faced with publishers.
We agree with you, Full Body Taste; it does raise a lot of fascinating questions. There are some holes in 'Helter Skelter.' Tom O'Neal is writing in good faith; he spent decades researching these links, and he had a lot of falling out situations with various publishers.
Operation Chaos
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The hosts of the podcast humorously choose to read 'Operation Chaos' for their upcoming book club, opting for it over the Christian Bible.
Sorry, Christian Bible, we're going with 'Operation Chaos'; that's the one book we're going to read. So while we are getting a copy of that, we want to hear from you folks.
Living Off The Grid
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In this segment, the hosts discuss a book titled 'Going Off the Grid,' which explores the concept of pseudocide, the act of faking one's death. They highlight its relevance to the case of Aaron Traywick, who died under suspicious circumstances, raising questions about whether he might have orchestrated a similar disappearance.
And there's this notable book called 'Going Off the Grid' or possibly 'Playing Dead,' which discusses the challenges of successfully committing pseudocide.
Playing Dead
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The hosts mention a book titled 'Playing Dead'—and possibly 'Going Off the Grid'—which explores the complexities of faking one's own death, a concept known as pseudocide. This book is particularly relevant to their discussion about whether Aaron Traywick could have staged his own death, given the suspicious circumstances surrounding his actual passing.
And there's this notable book called 'Going Off the Grid' or possibly 'Playing Dead,' which discusses the challenges of successfully committing pseudocide.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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The hosts discuss a valuable Magic the Gathering card based on 'the One Ring' and mention that the language on the card is from 'the Tolkien novels'.
and then he recently I think spent over around two million dollars posts on a the One Ring card which sounds to me like a is that like a Lord of the Rings Magic the Gathering crossover this particular card special because it I think it was something different about it the one that he got yeah it's a it's a set that was put out um I think it's called Tales of Middle Earth and you could buy like boosters of it and the whole Allure of that specific card is that you could... it's actually the the language on it is the same language or it's made in the same language that the one ring is made of in the or that is inscribed uh on the actual one ring in the Tolkien novels
Pet Sematary
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One of the hosts references Stephen King's book 'Pet Cemetery' to describe the contaminated soil at the site.
uh in short just like in Pet Cemetery as Stephen King wrote the soil is sour
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
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One of the hosts asks if the historical tension is about being an 'economic Hitman', referencing a concept often associated with John Perkins' book, immediately after mentioning Smedley Butler.
is it about uh as uh Smedley Butler would say is it about being an economic Hitman is it about extracting and controlling the means of wealth and production
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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One of the hosts mentions the book by title and author, noting it was the source of their knowledge about Henrietta Lacks.
I believe that was actually the name of the biopic starring Oprah Winfrey The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks which was a book written by Rebecca skloot and that was from 2010.
Everything That Rises Must Converge: Stories
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One of the hosts mentions this work by Flannery O'Connor in a hypothetical scenario about fans of the author.
What if there's a secret organization of Flannery O'Connor stands you know what I mean and all they want to do is take over Travis Air Force Base so they can cosplay uh good country people and a good man it's hard to find and all all those hits
Flannery O'Connor
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One of the hosts mentions this work by Flannery O'Connor in a hypothetical scenario about fans of the author.
What if there's a secret organization of Flannery O'Connor stands you know what I mean and all they want to do is take over Travis Air Force Base so they can cosplay uh good country people and a good man it's hard to find and all all those hits
UFO's: Operation Trojan Horse
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The speaker mentions that John Keel wrote this book in 1970 as part of discussing his ideas about ultra-terrestrials.
He wrote a book called UFOs operation trojan horse in 1970 and he pointed out something that is fascinating and I would argue true
Annihilation
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One speaker mentions reading the source material ('the story') for the movie Annihilation.
I read the story
We Need to Talk
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The host lists this book as one written by the guest, Celeste Headlee, as part of her background introduction.
uh so you've you've written books like we need to talk how to have conversations that matter do nothing uh and of course speaking of race why everybody needs to talk about racism and how to do it
Do Nothing
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The host lists this book as one written by the guest, Celeste Headlee, as part of her background introduction.
uh so you've you've written books like we need to talk how to have conversations that matter do nothing uh and of course speaking of race why everybody needs to talk about racism and how to do it
Speaking of Race
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The host lists this book as one written by the guest, Celeste Headlee, as part of her background introduction.
uh so you've you've written books like we need to talk how to have conversations that matter do nothing uh and of course speaking of race why everybody needs to talk about racism and how to do it
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The Ghosts of Versailles, Miss Moberly and Miss Jourdain and Their Adventure, a Critical Study by Lucille Iremonger
A former student, Lucille Iremonger, wrote a book critiquing Moberly and Jordan's 'An Adventure'.
this comes from a book in 1957 by a former student named Lucille iremonger who wrote A critique of their book and adventure in her own work called ghost of Versailles Miss Moberly and miss jordain and their Adventure a critical study
Murder in the Bayou
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The host mentions an author, Ethan Brown, and his book about the Jeff Davis eight case.
an author named Ethan Brown investigated this for a number of years he wrote a book about it called Murder in the bayou
Foucault's Pendulum
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Ben asks if the other hosts have read the book and describes its premise in the context of their discussion about group dynamics and belief.
Have you guys read foucao's pendulum? I have not. It's by Umberto Echo and it is a um it is so it's so weird it's about if I remember correctly I haven't read in quite some time it's kind of like what you're describing it's like where people invent a kind of intellectual game or conspiracy and it gets out of control and it becomes increasingly real for them
Demonic Foes
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Ryan Bethea encourages listeners to read Dr. Richard Gallagher's book on the topic of demonic possession.
I encourage everyone to read his book demonic foes if you're fascinated with this topic and you want a really good beach read for people to walk by and see you reading
Atheism is Winning!
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One of the hosts mentions opening this book to research demon descriptions after hearing a story on the podcast.
so then I opened up uh the Lesser key of Solomon to check out some of the demons and how they're described in there and bail is described in that thing as having sometimes appearing with a cat head
The Teachings of Don Juan
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Ryan Bethea recounts a friend's experience with a shadow figure, linking it to the friend reading this book.
but like um one of them actually said that he was reading a book uh the teachings of Don Juan um and had uh which you know that definitely is probably the you know if you're gonna point to a book that could be maybe the beginning and um he said he he was awake he was sleeping at night
The Exorcist
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One of the hosts mentions the book 'The Exorcist' as being based on the Roland Doe case, expressing a desire to see the original case files.
because yes he's a he's apparently got a whole transcript of the actual case that they called it the Roland doe case the one that The Exorcist book was based on and with the actual you know person's name with the full details of what happened
One-Armed Jack
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The host mentions that Sarah Bax Horton, the author of a new theory about Jack the Ripper, has a book coming out about her findings and states the title.
We want to hear your thoughts on the Jack the Ripper investigation. We also want to point out that Miss Bax Horton does have a book coming out on this. If you are interested in learning more it is called one arm Jack uncovering the real Jack the Ripper. uh it will be coming out this summer in full disclosure. We have not read it but I think we should check it out
The Country School of To-morrow
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The host introduces a book written by Frederick Taylor Gates, an advisor to Rockefeller and a key figure in the General Education Board, and quotes from it to illustrate the board's intentions for public education.
in a book called The Country School of Tomorrow a Rockefeller advisor named Frederick Taylor Gates who was a Grand Puba in the Geb he in this book from 1916 says the follow
Dreaming of How it Was Going to Be
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Ben recommends a written work titled 'Caught in the Net: Slavery on Southeast Asian Seas' by JJ Rose, describing it as an excellent read and mentioning it's from the Lowy Institute.
It's titled caught in the net colon slavery on Southeast Asian Seas It's by JJ Rose It's an excellent read
Neuromancer
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A listener's email uses the book 'Neuromancer' (along with the movie 'Elysium') as an example of a dystopian world that feels increasingly plausible.
money talks but the further a log we get the more plausible the crap sack worlds from Neuromancer or Elysium become
The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon
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One of the hosts mentions the book and its author, Stephanie Dalley, an Oxford University Assyriologist, noting her argument that the Hanging Gardens were located in Nineveh, not Babylon.
shout out to Oxford University a seriologist Stephanie Dolly daily uh the author of a book called Lost Gardens of Babylon this professor is legitimate she argues that the Hanging Gardens were not built by Nebuchadnezzar at in Babylon at all Nebuchadnezzar II but in Nineveh by an Assyrian ruler named here we go uh sinachirib sinach Europe
Finance for the People
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Paco de Leon mentions his own book, 'Finance for the people', explaining why he wrote it.
do we really did we really need another book about personal finance That's what I had to ask myself before I wrote Finance for the people
This Is Water
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Ben mentions David Foster Wallace's commencement speech, referring to its famous line 'what is water', which is also the title of the book version of the speech.
it reminds me of David Foster Wallace in a bit uh like that commencement speech where he says what is water
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - Crowd Psychology
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A listener named 'suspended beliefs' emails the show to suggest covering Gustav Le Bon's book 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind' because of its historical significance regarding propaganda and group psychology.
please forgive me if you've already covered this I would love for you to do an episode or two on Gustav labon's the crowd a study of the popular mind from 1895. this book is like patient zero of 20th century propaganda Teddy Roosevelt Edward Bernays and Joseph gerbils all read and quoted it
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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One of the hosts mentions that the podcast's book is still available and states its title, noting that it has their names on it.
Our book is still available if you want to find it it's titled stuff they don't want you to know Pretty easy you can find it out there it's got our names on it Ben Matt and Noel
The Gift of Fear
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The host introduces the book and author as a key source for understanding subconscious cues related to intuition and safety.
and we want to we owe a lot of this to an author named Gavin de Becker who wrote The Gift of fear
Perfume
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The host mentions the novel and film 'Perfume' and recommends reading the book or seeing the film.
Have you guys heard of a novel and then a film called perfume? uh story of murder
Remembrance of Things Past
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The host mentions Proust and his work, referencing the famous Madeleine cookie scene, to illustrate the connection between scent and memory.
like proust uh in a taste of Things Remembered or remembrance of things past when he eats the Madeleine and uh writes a really long novel as a result which is true
It
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The host mentions the concept of tulpas being mentioned in the novel 'It'.
It's also mentioned in the X-Men in the comic... It's mentioned in the novel it
The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
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The host suggests that adults hearing voices might be translating their own thoughts differently, referencing the concept of 'bicameral Minds'.
And yes yes we know all matter is essentially Just Energy... like in the bicameral Minds
Dear Loved One
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The host Ben mentions that the story of the psychic Adam Coons advising Sarah Winchester was made up by author Susie Smith for her book, 'prominent American Ghost'.
if you look at the work of the historians then you learn that Adam Coons this psychic is made up a author named Susie Smith made up this psychic Adam Coons for a book called prominent American Ghost and she sort of expanded on uh Winchester's alleged obsession with the Paranormal
Beneath a Ruthless Sun
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The host lists this book as one of Gilbert King's works.
you have written multiple books beneath a Restless son the Pulitzer Prize winning the devil in the Grove as well as the edge execution of Willie Francis
Devil in the Grove
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The host lists this book, noting it is Pulitzer Prize winning, as one of Gilbert King's works.
you have written multiple books beneath a Restless son the Pulitzer Prize winning the devil in the Grove as well as the edge execution of Willie Francis
Atheism is Winning!
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The hosts mention The Epic of Gilgamesh as the first thing considered to be a book.
we got together and we looked up the first thing considered to be a book ever and generally right now the first thing considered to be a quote-unquote book is the Epic of Gilgamesh which is kind of old
The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes
A host identifies Thomas Morton's book 'New English Canaan' as the first book banned in what is now the US.
His book new English Kaden was banned by the Puritan government of the area in modern day Massachusetts Quincy Massachusetts because they didn't like his take on Puritan customs and power structures
It
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A host mentions reading Stephen King's book 'It' at a young age.
and I'm with you there Noel I uh I remember being baffled that I could read Stephen King's It at such a young age with no problems
Behold a Pale Horse
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A host mentions reading 'Behold a Pale Horse' at a young age.
but then also be able to read things like Beyond a pale horse or uh Behold a Pale Horse whatever that work was
The Canterbury Tales
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A host mentions 'The Canterbury Tales' as a book banned by the Comstock law.
so there's the Comstock law or the federal anti-obscenity act that banned a lot of stuff like the Canterbury Tales or the de Cameron
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
A host provides 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' by Sherman Alexie as an example of a book attempts were made to ban due to language.
There's an example uh the absolutely true Diary of a Part-Time Indian written by an author named Sherman alexie
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
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A host mentions 'Tom Sawyer' in the context of debates around problematic language in classic literature.
yeah I'm like same with like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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A host mentions 'Huckleberry Finn' in the context of debates around problematic language in classic literature.
yeah I'm like same with like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
The Global Impact of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion
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A host mentions 'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion' as an example of dangerous, racist propaganda.
and one of the things that comes up pretty often is a very successful racist propaganda like mein comp for the protocols of the Elders of Zion
The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments
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A host mentions 'The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments' was banned because it contained instructions for making dangerous substances.
That's why the a simple children's chemistry book called The Golden Book of chemistry experiments was banned in
The Anarchist Cookbook
A host mentions 'The Anarchist Cookbook' and discusses its contents.
I mean I love that we're mentioning the Anarchist Cookbook
Rage
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A host mentions Stephen King removed his book 'Rage' from publication.
uh Stephen King removed from publication of his own accord uh the rage
Stuff
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A host jokes that the podcast's own book, 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know', has been banned.
Speaking of Collector's Editions the books stuff they don't want you to know has been banned
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IRobot
A host mentions 'I, Robot' as an example of a book that might be banned by an AI.
and then we can't read things like iRobot
2001: A Space Odyssey
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A host mentions '2001: A Space Odyssey' as an example of a book that might be banned by an AI.
and then we can't read things you know like uh the script for Space Odyssey 2001 or 2001 A Space Odyssey
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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One of the hosts references the book title when discussing artificial intelligence and whether machines can dream or be conscious.
but what of quote unquote artificial intelligence Do Androids really Dream of Electric Sheep uh it's a good question
Devil in the Grove
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Ben Bolin introduces Gilbert King and mentions his book 'devil in the Grove', highlighting its role in leading to exonerations.
King's work on his book devil in the Grove actually led to the exonerations of the wrongly accused men known as the Groveland for the podcast bone Valley brings that same level of investigative rigor to the story of Leon Schofield
The Jungle
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The hosts mention this book as a primary motivating factor for the creation of the FDA, describing its topic and author.
you know one of the primary motivating factors for the creation of the FDA was a book a quite disturbing book about stockyards in Chicago it was called the jungle written by a guy named Upton Sinclair and it shed a lot of light on things people would rather not think about
Pale Rider
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The hosts mention this book and its author, quoting from it to support their point about people needing a sense of control during afflictions.
well Kristen Rogers who wrote this consulted with Laura spinney who is an author she wrote pale writer the Spanish Flu of 1918 and how it changed the world and there's this quote here that I just wanted to bring up because I think it just speaks to this whole episode
Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology
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One of the hosts recommends this book by Theresa Bain for fans of folklore.
I want to give a shout out to author Theresa Bain in her work Encyclopedia of fairies and World folklore mythology
Ted Kennedy
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One of the screenwriters mentions reading Ted Kennedy's autobiography as research for the film, specifically for understanding his thoughts and feelings after the incident.
and I'll tell you even more we read his autobiography as I think anybody would that was trying to tell the story seriously and he talks a lot about what he was thinking and feeling during these intervening hours as well
Ted Kennedy
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One of the screenwriters mentions an opinion piece by the author of a new biography about Ted Kennedy, discussing the film and the author's view on discussing the Chappaquiddick incident.
the New York Times just published an opinion piece by a gentleman who's uh writing a new biography about Ted Kennedy who um inexplicably thinks that uh this is not something to be included in the public discussion about Ted Kennedy at the moment
The Constitutions of the Free-Masons
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Mentioned as the first Masonic book published in America, authored by Franklin.
That same year 1734 Franklin also published the first Masonic book printed in America that was called the Constitutions of the Freemasons
Frankenstein
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The character Dr. Victor Frankenstein from Mary Shelley is mentioned in the context of grave robbing and scientific research, drawing a parallel to the Resurrection men.
sort of like um Mary Shelley's character Dr Victor Frankenstein who dug up bodies for scientific research and and did Horrible Terrible Things to them and and reanimated them this idea of the Resurrection man
Miami
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The guest Oz mentions Joan Didion's book 'Miami' and quotes a line from it to illustrate the concept of geopolitical decisions leaving a 'residue' on the ground, relating it to the victims of the murders discussed in the podcast.
There's this brilliant um Joan Didion quote She Wrote This Book Miami about the basically the the cia's attempts to successful attempts to you know ferment the anti-castro invasionary forces in Miami and uh she has this line decisions taken in Washington from time to time leave a certain residue on the board and that phrase a certain residue on the board is very I mean it's that unfortunately is what the victims of these crimes were as far as Langley is concerned you know what lesson residue on my board
Animal Farm
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One host compares Massaro's perceived hypocrisy (preaching fasting while indulging) to the pigs in the book Animal Farm.
This is spot on with L Ron Hubbard AKA The Commodore in Scientology This is spot on with the pigs in Animal Farm
Sapiens
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One of the hosts mentions reading something from Yuval Noah Harari, referencing his book 'Sapiens' and others, connecting his ideas about the human mind/soul to the discussion on genetic modification.
I as far as the nature of the Soul I'm not really sure how to approach that I did read something really really spooky recently from Yuval Noah Harari who uh guys know is is a wonderful writer for a wonderful writer of several books like sapiens uh and a couple other great things he said that increasingly the human mind or what we call the soul is no longer a black box right now the technology is here to monitor it I would point to that conversation with Harari as a a good jumping off point for people are concerned about the nature of the soul and the world of human genetic modification I don't know the answer I don't know anyone who does
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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The host mentions 'The Raven' as one of Poe's well-known works.
I think I think they're probably the broad strokes The Raven and whatnot
Propaganda
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Ben mentions Edward Bernays and his books, suggesting they are relevant to understanding social dynamic pressure and incentivization.
Bernice was right propaganda and crystallizing public opinion are free to read online right now
Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System
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Jason Flom recommends this book by Chris Fabricant about the use of junk science in courtrooms.
I can give you guys some other links to put in the bio there's a great book out right now called junk science by Chris fabricant that really shows you how the the junk science is used in our courtrooms
The Mist
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One host asks about the nature of the story 'The Mist' (specifically in relation to a show adaptation), discussing its plot elements. The author is inferred from previous context mentioning Stephen King and a later reference to 'that other Stephen King story'.
explain something to me does the Mist and this is kind of a spoiler and just stop listening if you don't want we're past the statute man it's five years we established that uh so in the Mist is it an actual Dimension that's being breached or that is coming into our Dimension or is it just something that affects the mind because I started watching this show that's based on the mist and it seems to have a completely different understanding of what it is than what I thought it was
Les Miserables
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Mentioned in a humorous list of disclaimers for a fake product.
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The Secret
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The host describes 'The Secret' as a modern interpretation of 'new thought' and explains its core concept of positive thinking.
What's the secret that's the thing that it's all about new thought it's a it was a book that was written that essentially says you put positive thoughts out into the world and you can make them real
1984
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One of the hosts references the book *Nineteen Eighty-Four* when describing something as "double plus ungood".
This seems double Plus ungood uh which is obviously a delightful uh reference to 1984.
The Tipping Point
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One of the hosts asks if the situation has reached "The Tipping Point", referencing Malcolm Gladwell and his concept.
or is it at this point uh has it already reached what Malcolm Gladwell would call The Tipping Point
Catch-22
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The host uses the phrase 'very Catch-22' and 'very heller-esque' to describe a paradoxical situation related to accessing publicly available information within the government.
but various government agencies had to put out warnings to their employees that it was very Catch-22 it's very heller-esque
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's travels
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The host mentions the book as an example of fiction where religion and politics intersect and become distorted.
and it's exactly the kinds of things you see in works of fiction like Gulliver's Travels you know or 1984 and the way that religion and politics kind of intersect and become bastardized
1984
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The host mentions the book as an example of fiction where religion and politics intersect and become distorted.
and it's exactly the kinds of things you see in works of fiction like Gulliver's Travels you know or 1984 and the way that religion and politics kind of intersect and become bastardized
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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The host promotes the podcast's own book, mentioning it is available for purchase and features illustrations by Nick Benson.
we also have a book you can buy uh in textual form with wonderful illustrations by the homie Admiral turbo Nick Benson you should also check out on Instagram ... Prince of some of his art that he did for the stuff that I want you to know book
Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary General of the United Nations 1953-1961, Died 18 September 1961
The hosts mention the English title of Dag Hammarskjöld's economics thesis written for his doctorate.
and while he is in that position working full time he is also writing his uh economics thesis for his Doctorate at Stockholm universe diversity the English title of his thesis is the spread of the business cycle
Spies in the Congo
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The hosts mention a book by academic Susan Williams about the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, noting it triggered a reinvestigation.
so there's a book that comes out this awesome book by an academic named Susan Williams called who killed hammersholt and this seems to be the thing that actually triggers a reinvestigation
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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The hosts promote their own book, mentioning its title and content related to assassinations.
we have a book and if you like learning about assassinations there's a whole chapter in there for you check it out the book is called stuff they don't want you to know you can find it in audiobook form and real book form all over the place
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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One of the hosts mentions that the evidence related to a conspiracy theory goes back to topics explored in their own book.
It all goes back to stuff that we explore in our book stuff they don't want you to know
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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The hosts mention that they still have a book available for purchase, stating its title and mentioning the audiobook version and availability in bookstores.
we still have a book It's still called stuff they don't want you to know You can still buy it You can even get the audiobook Why not do it right now And while you're doing that you know you can walk into your favorite local bookstore
When Prophecy Fails
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The hosts discuss a study on cognitive dissonance by Leon Festinger and colleagues, mentioning that the scientists wrote a book about it called 'When Prophecy Fails' and then quoting a passage from the book.
and uh this was so interesting to these scientists who conducted this that they wrote a book about it uh back in 1957 I think called when prophecy fails and they summed it up like this but we've said it before but they were in the trenches on the research they said quote a man with conviction is a hard man to change Tell them you disagree and he turns away Show him facts or figures and he questioned your sources appealed to logic and he fails to see your point Suppose he is presented with evidence unequivocal and undeniable evidence that his belief is wrong What will happen The individual will frequently emerge not not only unshaken but even more convinced of the truth of his beliefs than ever before
The Works of Victor Hugo: The history of a crime. Napoleon the Little
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The speaker mentions reading the book associated with the musical 'Les Mis' and refers to the character 'little gevrosh'.
Have you seen Les Mis I mean come on I actually read the book little gevrosh I mean I've actually never seen the show but I have listened to that soundtrack eight years
The Machine
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The speaker asks if the others have read an online comic called 'the machine' from 'existential Comics' about a teleportation thought experiment.
Did you guys ever uh read the comic that's available online I think through existential Comics it was called the machine and it was all a thought experiment about this very thing with a teleportation machine with every time you teleport you die and another copy is created
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Statement of Admiral Eric T. Olson, U.S. Navy Commander United States Special Operations Command Before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Posture of Special Operations Forces, March 24, 2008
The speaker mentions this as an excellent book of poetry while discussing creative writing.
whether you're talking prose poetry non-fiction uh interpretive stuff like comma said the shotgun to the head that's an excellent book of poetry
The International Jew
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The speaker mentions this publication, bound into volumes, as evidence of Henry Ford's anti-Semitism.
you literally owned the Dearborn independent and personally published anti-semitic articles You bound the Articles into volumes called the international Jew
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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The speaker mentions the podcast's book and its illustrator, Nick Turbo Benson, while discussing AI training data and copyright issues.
...folks like Friends of the show an illustrator of the stuff they don't want you to know book uh Nick turbo Benson who actually did one of these for the rapper Killer Mike...
After the Revolution
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Ben mentions Robert Evans and his work 'it could happen here' in the context of global instability and coups, comparing it to the situations discussed.
and this reminds me a lot of uh what of the excellent work are PAL Robert Evans did in his series it could happen here I keep thinking about these things occurring across the planet now right
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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The hosts mention their own book and audiobook titled 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know' and encourage listeners to find it and share their opinions.
just in case you did we do have a book and an audiobook It's titled stuff they don't want you to know if you want it you can find it So go look for it if you're curious and if you're uh if you're acquainted if you're illuminated and initiated into the book and you have some opinions about it we would love for you to give us a call
An Essay on the Principle of Population
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The host introduces Thomas Malthus and mentions his essay on the principle of population.
we fast forward a few centuries we got to introduce uh one of the most infamous guys in this conversation Thomas Malthus in 1798 he writes this thing he calls an essay on the principle of population
The Population Bomb
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The host introduces Paul R Ehrlich and mentions his book "The Population Bomb".
there's a guy named Professor Paul R Ehrlich and he writes a book in 1968 called the population bomb
The Stand
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The host compares the predicted societal collapse to the plot of Stephen King's book "The Stand".
civilization as you dear reader know it will plummet just like the Stephen King book The Stand
Missing 411
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The host introduces David Paulides and mentions he wrote a book called Missing 411 which was made into a documentary.
and David Pilates is an expert in this he wrote a book called missing 4-1-1 that was made into a documentary
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
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One of the hosts mentions the book associated with the podcast, referencing its illustrator Nick Benson, while discussing AI art.
you know even this like mid-journey stuff you know our dear friend and illustrator of the stuff they don't want you to know book Nick Benson um he he has a subscription to midterm attorney and is simultaneously fascinated and terrified by this technology
Prescription Games
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One of the hosts introduces a quote from a book by Jeffrey Robinson and explicitly states the title.
and I would just I want to give this quote Ben that you found from what is this Jeffrey Robinson's book uh book title if you want to look it up is prescription games money ego and power inside the global pharmaceutical industry
Elon Musk
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The host introduces Marshall Brain as the author of this ongoing serialized work, stating its title and where to find it online.
uh Marshall brain uh founder of how stuff works the author of The ongoing serialized work imagining Elon Musk million person Mars colony you can check it out today at marshallbrain.com and that's the end of this classic episode
How "God" Works
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The host lists this book as one of Marshall Brain's previous works.
I do want to mention as we close that this is only the latest in a long line of books that you have written Marshall including how God works the engineering book of multiple house stuff works books mana mana uh teenager's Guide to the real world
The Teenager's Guide to the Real World
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The host lists this book as one of Marshall Brain's previous works.
I do want to mention as we close that this is only the latest in a long line of books that you have written Marshall including how God works the engineering book of multiple house stuff works books mana mana uh teenager's Guide to the real world
Holy Bible (NIV)
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The host references the Bible, specifically the King James Version and a verse from Luke, to discuss the concept of serving God vs. Mammon (wealth).
You know we can uh we can take it to the Bible if you want to I've got a verse here from the King James version uh from Luke you want to go this way... This is Luke 16 13 It says no servant can serve two masters Or either he will hate the one and love the other or else he will hold to 1 and despise the other ye cannot serve God and Mammon
Salt Proof
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The host mentions a book about the history of salt by Mark Kurlansky, noting its title and some historical facts from it.
or salt was also used uh Mark kolanski has a great book called salt where he created the least creative thing about the book is the name but it is but it fits It looks at the history of salt and how Roman soldiers were paid in Seoul which is where we get the phrase cough it up to pay for something um or worth his salt
Theology of Money
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The host quotes Philip Goodchild, mentioning his name and the concept 'a Theology of money', which is the title of his relevant book, to support the idea that money functions like a religion.
so we'll return to Philip goodchild here for another quotation where European philosophers have often sought some decisive term that gives shape to the ways we think and act such as being truth difference the sublime the void time or even God it seems to me that money actually plays the decisive role in our society for money is at once an object that can be handled an institution which is the basis of all our cooperation and a structure of thinking We unwittingly have made a Theology of money
Quran
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The host mentions the Quran in comparison to the Christian Bible regarding mentions of Jesus.
I actually believe Jesus as a prophet is quoted more in the Quran than he is in the Christian Bible fun facts
The Urantia Book Workbooks
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The host introduces the Urantia book as a key inspiration for Mo Siegel, co-founder of Celestial Seasonings, and later mentions William Sadler as the likely author according to critics.
he was also inspired by a book a very long book it's 2 000 Pages it's called the Urantia book uh your antia was first published in 1955 officially there's a lot of speculation about who wrote it but it's like one of those um in the world of Prophecy it's something that would be called a direct speech book the author whomever they are uh was divinely communicated with right and the truth the metaphysical truth of reality and all that we know was shared to this person who wanted to illuminate the rest of not only Earth but the known universe so aliens were the ultimate authors through somebody else well yeah and in the book most of the major uh characters from the past from like the Bible mostly Bible stories like everyone from Jesus to Adam and Eve they were all allegedly aliens like extraterrestrials who came to share a specific tale with the Earth love it so far no notes I'm in but uh but okay so if we look a little bit more secular then you'll see the majority of folks who have looked into this book in particular this Tome uh they say it was written by a psychiatrist named William Sadler
Handbook on the Book of Acts
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The host mentions that the Twelve Tribes religious sect, which founded the Yellow Deli, was very focused on the Book of Acts from the Bible.
it goes into some detail on the scriptural basis of their beliefs because the Yellow Deli was established by the leaders of a religious sect called The Twelve Tribes they're very focused on the book of Acts
Red Dragon
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The host mentions the Red Dragon cases, referencing the Hannibal Lecter series, to illustrate the evolution of a serial killer's sophistication.
Sort of uh similar to The Red Dragon cases uh mentioned in the Hannibal Lecter series
The Foxfire Book
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A listener suggests checking the Foxfire books for information about 'talking the fire out of a burn' as a form of pain relief.
It is a secret that can only be passed from man to woman or woman to man the two Cannot Be Blood related check out info into the Foxfire books
The Unabomber's Manifesto: Industrial Society and Its Future
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A listener suggests Ted Kaczynski as a podcast topic and mentions his Manifesto, noting it was published by the FBI.
Jenna says a person I think would be interesting to explore in a podcast is the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski He convinced the FBI to publish his Manifesto against the system in the Washington Post
The Snow Killer
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A listener mentions her deceased father was writing a crime novel with this title.
so on top of his legal career Dad wrote books crime novels when he found out he was dying he started writing the snow killer
American Gods
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One host mentions that the book is awesome immediately after discussing the TV show based on it.
so also that's an awesome book before we move on Yeah Yeah But book is great the show is turning out much better than I expected
The Silence of the Lambs
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A listener email references the book (or story) in the context of Plum Island and characters/plot points.
our next shout out rather comes from Crystal K who says Plum Island is an animal disease research facility at least according to Silence of the Lambs This would certainly account for any perceived air of secrecy about the place Also Clarice was the one who suggested she could arrange for lecter's vacation to the island in exchange for identifying Buffalo Bill
Waiting for Godot
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One host mentions the play and its famous characteristic (the main character not showing up) as an analogy.
Well it's like who's the most important character in Waiting for Godot Oh the guy who doesn't show up
Tartuffe
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One host mentions the French play and its structure as something they read years ago.
I don't know there's a French play called tartuffe and for the which I remember reading years ago and for the first easily two-thirds of it people are talking about this tartooth dude and he doesn't show up until the end
Unacknowledged
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Dr. Greer mentions his book 'unacknowledged' and its availability, linking it to the documentary and his personal journey.
um and unacknowledged is also a book that has more information and if it's available at Amazon and everywhere else those the the book and the movie unacknowledged are really about my journey discovering what the unacknowledged special access projects which is the proper name for these a very classified projects are
Watchmen
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One of the hosts compares the false flag concept discussed by Dr. Greer to the plot of 'Watchmen'.
Similar to uh the concept in the original version of Watchmen
Hogarth: Art and politics, 1750-1764
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The host mentions a book published by Yale professor Ronald Paulson in 1993 about William Hogarth, noting that it perpetuated the myth of the calendar riots by misinterpreting a painting.
because even Yale professors were circulating this uh particularly Ronald Paulson in 1993 he published a book all about Hogarth and he kind of captions this Infamous painting by saying that it is about the Oxfordshire people rioting to preserve the 11 days the government stole from them by changing the calendar
The Black Monday Murders
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Matt mentions the title, and Ben confirms it's a great book series and that the final part is expected.
You know Ben this reminds me of the Black Monday murders what's the name of the the position within the Inner Circle that is this sacrifice it's like the chair no what what is it the stone chair the stone chair that dude step bladder was on the stone chair he was on the stone chair just I was thinking the same thing too um oh gosh that book is just great uh the end is supposed to be coming out finally
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Matt uses the series as a comparison point for the long-awaited conclusion of another series ('Black Monday murders').
I would bet you um a night out on the town that Black Monday murders still comes out before the next George R.R Martin Song of Ice and Fire book I probably wouldn't take that back because I I think yeah I think you might be right
The Book of Mormon
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The speaker mentions that Anatoly Fomenko is a proponent of The Book of Mormon, believing it supports his New Chronology theory.
and uh interestingly enough I don't think either of us put this in the notes uh he he finds he finds a lot of stuff to be flawed in his opinion but then he finds other things to be true uh he is a big proponent of the Book of Mormon Because he believes that when interpreted correctly it further proves the case of the new chronology