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Strange As It Seems

Strange As It Seems
Occultism
JFK Assassination
Adolf Hitler
Ufos
Fred Lee Crisman
Aleister Crowley
Maury Island UFO Incident
Jack Parsons
Protocols Of the Learned Elders Of Zion
CIA
Rocketry
Espionage
Nazi Germany
James Shelby Downard
Thomas Beckham
Ray Palmer
OSS
Communist Party
Conspiracy Theories
Conquistador Corporation

A podcast series about History, Occultism, Espionage, Secret Societies, Conspiracy and High Weirdness. Hosted by Dr. Richard B. Spence and co-host Stephen Austin.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes21Foundeda year ago
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Rick and Stephen dive into the bizarre case of the “Gulf Breeze Six,” a group of U.S. Army intelligence analysts who deserted their post in Germany in 1990—traveling to Florida in search of divine instructions, secret knowledge, and perhaps the end o... more

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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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Hosts

Dr. Richard B. Spence
Host and scholar with a focus on history and the occult. He brings a well-researched perspective to the complex narratives presented.
Stephen Austin
Co-host and storyteller, engaging audiences with captivating narratives about history and the strange. He provides additional insights that complement Dr. Spence's scholarly approach.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Amazing

    Dr Spence is like Peter Levenda but with knowledge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJTENNISPRO
    United States2 months ago
  • Really interesting. Well researched, produced and presented. I really enjoy the espionage adjacent episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JDWired
    2 months ago
  • In-depth History of the Occults Influence on Culture, Politics and Religion.

    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?

    There is a lot of white noise... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whoozy snook
    Australia2 months ago
  • Real history

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deutschmark nie
    United States3 months ago
  • Outstanding Podcast on recent histories of the occult

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Umionius
    Germany3 months ago

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What is Strange As It Seems about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast series explores the intertwining themes of history, occultism, espionage, and secret societies, offering listeners a unique perspective on how these elements influence our understanding of the past and present. Through insightful discussions, the hosts examine notorious figures and events, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of conspiracies and the occult that have shaped culture and politics. Topics range from historical assassinations and infamous arms dealers to the occult undercurrents of significant political movements, providing a rich narrative that appeals to those fascinated by the bizarre and extraordinary facets of history.

Listeners can expect engaging storytelling paired with academic rigor, as the hosts invest... more

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