
A podcast series about History, Occultism, Espionage, Secret Societies, Conspiracy and High Weirdness. Hosted by Dr. Richard B. Spence and co-host Stephen Austin.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||

Rick and Stephen move beyond Epstein to explore a deeper and more elusive question: is there a hidden structure of power that transcends governments, ideologies? Is there a modern Illuminati? Or something more complex—what is the Occult Octopus?
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In this episode, Rick and Stephen turn their attention to Jeffrey Epstein and the deeper structures of influence surrounding his rise and fall. Was Epstein merely a criminal opportunist? A node in something larger? Or a symptom of structural forces t... more
In this special episode, Rick and Stephen explore Dr. Spence’s own teenage experiments with a Ouija board in the late 1960s. What began as harmless curiosity soon yielded a mixture of absurd messages, uncanny hits, and an alleged manifestation that c... more
Rick and Stephen unravel the murky story of Soviet influence and Senator William E. Borah, tracing rumors of covert networks, document mills, political subversion, and an alleged conspiracy that placed one of the Gem State’s most celebrated politicia... more
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If you’ve ever wanted to hear someone ramble on and on about an interesting subject, dancing around it carefully the whole time without offering any real substance or actual opinions about it, this is the show for you.
I can’t wait to hear more episodes this is a great podcast so far
Dr Spence is like Peter Levenda but with knowledge
Really interesting. Well researched, produced and presented. I really enjoy the espionage adjacent episodes.
I, like other 40/50 year olds, have been immersed in the conspiracy community for half my life. Probably the 9/11 attacks and chatter soon after about the similarities of Jachin and Boaz from Biblical times and the possible ritualistic sacrifice (referencing number magick and numerology) made many sit up. It wasn’t if we believed it, it seemed to be what ‘they’ believed. And why was their big toe always mysteriously always dipped into the murky waters of the occult?
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This show surveys history, occultism, espionage, and secret societies through a scholarly yet accessible lens. Episodes routinely unpack how power, belief systems, and hidden networks shape world events, from historical intrigue around figures and organizations to modern conversations about conspiracy culture. A standout quality is the rigorous, research-forward approach that treats controversial topics with nuance, while still delivering engaging storytelling and unexpected connections between myth and reality. Listeners who enjoy academic-grade history filtered through high weirdness will likely find this podcast both enlightening and entertaining, with a willingness to interrogate sources and explore fringe ideas without sacrificing crit... more
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