
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 | 21 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

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
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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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 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.
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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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