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Operation Midnight Climax

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World War II
Espionage
NASA
Paletas
Big Bird
Cold War
Children's Literature
Bob Hope
Velvalee Dickinson
China
Panama Canal
Roald Dahl
United States
Sesame Street
Pizza
Cultural Exchange
CIA
The Great Gatsby
FBI
North Korean Cinema

George White ran the CIA brothel. He watched from a hidden room while men were dosed with LSD — and he convinced himself the fate of the nation depended on it.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes20Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Ryan sits down with actress and advocate Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos, Entourage) for an unfiltered conversation about awakening through adversity. Jamie opens up about living with multiple sclerosis for 25 years, the belief that she was "a proble... more

Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. But her biggest mystery unfolded outside the pages of her books. In this episode, Dana examines the 11 days in 1926 when the beloved author went missing, and the rollicking media circus inspir... more

In 1981, 11-year-old Matt DeMeritt got a call that would change his life. He wasn’t a child actor, or a performer of any kind. He was just a suburban kid enjoying his summer break. But Matt had something no other kid had. Something Steven Spielberg n... more

Ryan sits down with actress Jennifer Grey about what a good death can look like. They discuss her mother's recent passing and what it meant to be truly present for someone as they leave this world — being hyper-intentional and dignified in those fina... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Actor and MS advocate
Episode: Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mental Health, Motherhood and Finding Her Way Back to Herself
Joe Pompeo
Author and journalist, episode writer
Episode: The Case of the Missing Novelist [from Very Special Episodes]
Stephen Fischler
Comic book dealer and expert in rare books, central to Cage's case
Metropolis Collectibles / independent dealer
Episode: Nicolas Cage, Y2K, and History's Most Unlikely Art Heist
Dixie Dillon Lane
Historian and author of Skipping School, A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream
Episode: Who Invented School? The Surprising History of Education in America [from American History Hotline]
Vincent Connare
Designer of Comic Sans, Microsoft programmer
Microsoft / Monotype
Episode: How a Dog Talks: The Surprising Redemption of Comic Sans [from Very Special Episodes]
Dave Combs
Graphic designer, typography advocate
Independent
Episode: How a Dog Talks: The Surprising Redemption of Comic Sans [from Very Special Episodes]
Holly (Partner of Dave Combs)
Graphic designer
Independent
Episode: How a Dog Talks: The Surprising Redemption of Comic Sans [from Very Special Episodes]
Thrandy Hudgens
Biology PhD student, dyslexia advocate
University of St. Andrews
Episode: How a Dog Talks: The Surprising Redemption of Comic Sans [from Very Special Episodes]
Thomas Finney
Typography expert
Independent
Episode: How a Dog Talks: The Surprising Redemption of Comic Sans [from Very Special Episodes]

Hosts

Bob Crawford
Co-host and historian with a focus on American history and policy context.
Dana Schwartz
Host with broad experience in history-focused storytelling and narrative non-fiction.
Zaron Burnett
Co-host with a focus on narrative, investigative history and presenting complex topics clearly.
Jason English
Executive producer and host with involvement in long-form documentary storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 461 ratings
  • Could have been good

    The amount of ads made this unlistenable, every episode has several minutes

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sara t 915
    United States3 months ago
  • Over ADVERTISING

    We enjoy putting a podcast on, lying down, relax, close our eyes…

    The ADS are off putting. The storytelling never realized because the 8 minute blasts 💥 of ADs being an unsettling distraction over and over? Turn off, delete podcast. Another awaits discovery …

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SillyName3
    United States4 years ago
  • Good but…

    I’m only on episode 3, so I might be a bit bias, ands it’s a great podcast, but there’s SO many ads… like probably over 7 minutes of ads per episode. Seems like a bit much.

    I might update this later once I’ve listened to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dragonlover252525
    United States4 years ago
  • Why is this podcast listed under midnight climax????

    I just left this dumb stealing Superman podcast one star, then I realized that it gave MIDNIGHT CLIMAX one star! Wth!? Midnight climax was a solid 5 star podcast. Why is this Superman podcast piggy backing off of MC?☹️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bekalorren
    United States4 years ago
  • Mind control

    Check out the Tiffany Jenks murder. MKultra style girl who was talking and then taken out... she told me they wanted to remove her... follow this story

    Tiffany Jenks was killed October 8th 2013 and when she told me she will be killed and was the Police lied and covered up her murder.

    She was a MKultra style Mind Control victim

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tfmj
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the thorough research and clear storytelling but repeatedly note advertising breaks can interrupt the flow.
Some listeners feel the episodes are dense and rely heavily on archival material, which may be challenging for casual listeners.
Positive feedback highlights strong host chemistry and high production quality.

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mental Health, Motherhood and Finding Her Way Back to Herself
Q: What practical advice would you give someone facing a similar struggle with health and identity?
Seek support, speak vulnerabilities aloud, ask for help, and practice witnessing your thoughts without letting them define you; healing is a long, patient process.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mental Health, Motherhood and Finding Her Way Back to Herself
Q: What role did your mother and family dynamics play in your healing journey and self-understanding?
Family trauma and healing are central; the breakthrough came with Sigler accepting and forgiving her mother, which in turn allowed Sigler to forgive herself and redefine motherhood.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mental Health, Motherhood and Finding Her Way Back to Herself
Q: How has MS influenced your approach to acting, motherhood, and public life?
MS pushed her to accept her body and advocate for herself, transforming fear into resilience and prompting a broader, more authentic way of living and working.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mental Health, Motherhood and Finding Her Way Back to Herself
Q: When did you first sense that the universe was trying to wake you up, and how did that manifest for you?
Sigler explains that she has felt the universe knocking at her door for a long time, but learning to listen—especially through MS—has been the key to staying present, hopeful, and aligned with her path.
Dock Ellis: High and Outside [from Very Special Episodes]
Q: How did Dock Ellis explain pitching a no-hitter while under the influence?
He framed it as a difficult, almost accidental moment influenced by the drug and environment, and emphasized that he viewed his life and career beyond that one game, focusing on his later work and redemption.

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This program blends history, true-crime storytelling, and investigative context to unpack complex, often controversial topics from mid-20th century to modern times. Episodes frequently center on institutional power, government programs, and cultural controversies, weaving archival material, firsthand testimonies, and expert commentary to illuminate how big ideas and policies shaped real lives. A standout aspect is its willingness to tackle morally gray subjects with nuanced storytelling, including discussions of education policy, design and technology history, and high-profile historical mysteries. Listeners who enjoy rigorous research paired with engaging narratives—often with scholarly guests and field reports—will likely find it compelli... more

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2. Joe Pompeo
3. Stephen Fischler
4. Dixie Dillon Lane
5. Vincent Connare
6. Dave Combs
7. Holly (Partner of Dave Combs)
8. Thrandy Hudgens

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