
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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Rick and Stephen investigate the life and career of Basil Zaharoff — the “Merchant of Death,” one of the most influential arms dealers of the early twentieth century and a man long rumored to be connected to the secretive Green Dragon Society.
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Rick and Stephen explore the murky origins of the so-called “Green Dragon Society,” a rumored occult order said to unite mystics, spies, and power brokers with a singular goal of world domination.
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It is a Halloween special, so naturally Rick and Stephen discuss Margaret Murry, Montague Summers, and Witchcraft!
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Rick and Stephen dive into the murky world of espionage and disinformation to uncover the hidden truths behind three elusive spies—Sidney Reilly, Kurt Jahnke, and Arthur Adams.
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This guy writes wonderful books and has a very good lecture cadence- laying out the pieces you must understand to follow the next part of the narrative
This is a phenomenal podcast if you are interested in Weird History and modernities denied appreciation of the occult. It is down to earth and scholarly at the same time and makes a perfect Addition for y‘all Weird Studies and Secret History of Western Esotericism adepts out there.
One thing: I would endorse if You would provide some resources (refrenced and maybe suggested) to each epdisode. To really understans something a podcast does not suffice. One ought to read.
I have always found the occult intriguing, and appreciate the historical significance you are sharing. Thanks for this unique podcast!
I’ve been loving this podcast since it was released. Very fun.
Great show, but make the episodes longer.
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Apple Podcasts | #70 |
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Explore a unique intersection of history, occultism, and conspiracy theories in a thought-provoking podcast series. The discussions frequently revolve around prominent topics such as secret societies, historical figures, and the various narratives surrounding them. Episodes tackle controversial subjects, including elite secret organizations like the Bohemian Grove and modern expressions of conspiracy theory like the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, alongside deep dives into the occult dimensions of historical events and figures, including the technologically-infused occult practices of figures like Aleister Crowley and operatives tied to espionage. This series is remarkable for its blending of rigorous historical analysis with speculative t... more
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