Podcast Episodes

The Occult Life of Jack Parsons

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Episode 6

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Rick recounts the shadowy life of visionary rocketeer and devoted occultist, Jack W. Parsons. More importantly, he reveals Parsons’ ties to espionage—connections that may have ultimately sealed his f…

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Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Mysteries of Fred L. Crisman

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Episode 5

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Rick introduces Stephen to Fred L. Crisman.

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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Weaponized Magic: Aleister Crowley to MK Ultra

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Episode 4

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Rick gives a brief history of the connection between occult knowledge, psychic research, and intelligence agencies.

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Published on 9 months ago

Death in the Adirondacks

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Episode 3

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Rick walks Stephen through a story of political intrigue in the Adirondack Mountains.

 

Original Publication:

Spence, Richard B. "Death in the Adirondacks: Amtorg, Intrigue, and the Dubious Demise of…

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Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

An Introduction to James Shelby Downard

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Episode 2

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Rick introduces Stephen to the strange life of James Shelby Downard.

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Published on 10 months ago

Lights in the sky: The Utah Airship Mystery

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Episode 1

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In this inaugural (demo) episode of Strange As It Seems, Rick covers his 2017 article "LIGHTS IN THE SKY: A True Tale of Mystery Airships, Spies, and Secret Cults in WWI Utah," while Stephen tries to…

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago