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Paranoid Planet

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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We will also explore several historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critical thinker and a proponent of healthy public discourse.

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Bonus Episode 8.4B: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" (Part 2), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 27, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

The one where we review the second half of "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner,  and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Pre-show announcement: Mea Culpa! (0:00:00) 2. Introduction (0:02:36) 3. Preliminaries  (0:05:57) 4. Review of Episode 6 (0:11:...

Bonus Episode 8.4B: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" (Part 2) feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 27, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

The one where we review the second half of "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner,  and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Pre-show announcement: Mea Culpa! (0:00:00) 2. Introduction (0:02:36) 3. Preliminaries  (0:05:57) 4. Review of Episode 6 (0:11:46) 5. Review of Episode 7 (0:28:30) 6. Review of Episode 8 (0:40:51) 7....

Bonus Episode 8.4A: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" (Part 1), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 20, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner,  and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Pre-show announcement: send us a text message (0:00:00) 2. Introduction (0:01:49) 3. Preliminaries  (0:07:02) 4. Summary of "Who Killed JFK?" (0:1...

Bonus Episode 8.4A: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" (Part 1) feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 20, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner,  and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Pre-show announcement: send us a text message (0:00:00) 2. Introduction (0:01:49) 3. Preliminaries  (0:07:02) 4. Summary of "Who Killed JFK?" (0:18:22) 5. Review of Episode 1 (0:35:07) 6. Review of Episode 2 (0:44:51)...

COMING SOON! Bonus Episode 8.4: "You Can't Handle the Truth!" feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 10, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MB

The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner,  and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. Fred's latest book is: Oliver Stone's Film-Flam: The Demagogue of Dealey Plaza (2023) Rob Reiner's podcast can be found here. Question Jar (send us a text mess...

Bonus Episode 8.3: “O Canatopia!" feat. public policy analyst Mark Milke

April 25, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

The one where we discuss grievance narratives, cancel culture, pseudo-history, moral panics, human nature, residential school abuses, Yasser Arafat, the Rwandan genocide, British imperialism and slavery, and the severed head of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, with Canadian public policy analyst Mark Milke, PhD.,  author of The Victim Cult, editor of The 1867 Project: Why Canada Should Be Cherished--Not Cancelled, and founding president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public...

Bonus Episode 8.2: "Don't Let Your Mail Go To W.A.S.T.E." feat. Philosopher and writer Matthew Newland

March 30, 2024 15:00 - 2 hours - 87 MB

The one where we summarize, analyze, interpret, and critique the paranoid postmodern 1966 Thomas Pynchon novel, The Crying Of Lot 49.   TIMESTAMPS: 1. Part 1 (0:03:27) 2. A bit of shameless self-promotion (1:11:16)   3. Part 2 (1:18:08) (NOTE: None of these timestamps contain illicit mind-altering substances... or do they?) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Episode 8B: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part 2), feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston

February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to  sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2,  discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song.   Brought to you by another Rodney Schpakowski get-rich-quick scheme. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 2: Rob Reiner, Oliver Stone, and JFK disinformation (0:02:14) Chapter 3: Artificial intellig...

Episode 8: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part B) , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston

February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to  sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2,  discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song.  Brought to you by another Rodney Schpakowski get-rich-quick scheme. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 2: Rob Reiner, Oliver Stone, and JFK disinformation (0:02:14) Chapter 3: Artificial intellig...

Episode 8: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part A) , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston

February 23, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to  sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2,  discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song.  Brought to you by another Rodney Schpakowski get-rich-quick scheme. TIMESTAMPS: Biden-Trump duet (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:14) Chapter 1: Sean's short-lived murderous movie career (0:2...

Episode 8A: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part 1) , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston

February 23, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to  sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2,  discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song.   Brought to you by another Rodney Schpakowski get-rich-quick scheme. TIMESTAMPS: Biden-Trump duet (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:14) Chapter 1: Sean's short-lived murderous movie career (0:2...

COMING SOON! Episode 8: “Happy Trails Season 2" , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston

February 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

The one where we get a couple aging Presidents to  sing "Happy Trails" to Season 2,  discuss JFK, true crime, car crashes, Artificial Intelligence, and classic movies with teacher, documentary film-maker, and conspiracy theory critic Sean Gaston, and give birth to another fine version of our classic theme song. Brought to you by another one of Rodney Schpakowski's zany get-rich-quick schemes. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Bonus Episode 3.6C: "Who Would Jesus Scapegoat?" feat. Australian author, programmer, and Christian evangelist Nigel Chapman

January 25, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

The one where we chat about Christians and Conspiracy Theories with Nigel Chapman, chief author and editor of Who To Trust? Christian Belief in Conspiracy Theories (ISCAST, 2022).  Brought to you by the number of Conspiracy Theories Jesus wants you to believe.  Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Bonus Episode 3.6C "Who Would Jesus Scapegoat? "Feat. Australian author, programmer, and Christian evangelist Nigel Chapman

January 25, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

The one where we chat about Christians and Conspiracy Theories with Nigel Chapman, chief author and editor of Who To Trust? Christian Belief in Conspiracy Theories (ISCAST, 2022).   Brought to you by the number of Conspiracy Theories Jesus wants you to believe.  Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

BONUS Episode 3.6C "Who Would Jesus Scapegoat? "Feat. Australian author, programmer, and Christian evangelist Nigel Chapman

January 25, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

The one where we chat about Christians and Conspiracy Theories with Nigel Chapman, chief author and editor of Who To Trust? Christian Belief in Conspiracy Theories (ISCAST, 2022).   Brought to you by the number of Conspiracy Theories Jesus wants you to believe.  Support the show Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Episode 3.6B: "The Cultic Culture Club" (part 6B), feat. Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames

December 27, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 100 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

Episode 3.6B: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6B), feat. Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames

December 27, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 100 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

Episode 3.6A: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6A), feat. Paul Jensen and Jackie Johnson

December 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

Episode 3.6A: "The Cultic Culture Club" (Part 6A), feat. Paul Jensen and Jackie Johnson

December 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

COMING SOON: Episode 3.6: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6), feat. Paul Jensen, Jackie Johnson, Sarah Edmondson and Anthony Ames

December 15, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

COMING SOON! Episode 3.6: "The Cultic Culture Club" (part 6), feat. Paul Jensen, Jackie Johnson, Sarah Edmondson and Anthony Ames

December 15, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

Episode 3.6: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6), feat. Paul Jensen, Jackie Johnson, Sarah Edmondson and Anthony Ames

December 15, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

The one where we revisit the Cultiverse with four former members of high-demand groups and current members of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): science writer Paul Jensen (fmr. member of the Assemblies of God), trauma therapist Jackie Johnson (fmr. Jehovah’s Witness), and Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (fmr. leading members of NXIVM).  We’ll also talk about the Twin Flames Universe--the newest cult scam for lonely lovers and new-agey drifters--and the way cults a...

Episode 7.8C "JFK:DOA" (part 8) feat. former Warren Commission counsel, Judge Burt Griffin

November 22, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

The one where we talk about the legacy of the Warren Commission, the failures of historians and conspiracists, the problem of false memory, and about who "killed the music", with retired Ohio Judge and former Warren Commission counsel Burt Griffin. Click here to VIEW/ORDER JUDGE GRIFFIN'S BOOK: JFK, Oswald and Ruby: Politics, Prejudice and Truth. Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Chapter 3B: "Historians Will Prove Us Wro...

Episode 7.8C: "JFK:DOA" (part 8) feat. former Warren Commission counsel, Judge Burt Griffin

November 22, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

The one where we talk about the legacy of the Warren Commission, the failures of historians and conspiracists, the problem of false memory, and about who "killed the music", with retired Ohio Judge and former Warren Commission counsel Burt Griffin.  Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. Click here to VIEW/ORDER JUDGE GRIFFIN'S BOOK: JFK, Oswald and Ruby: Politics, Prejudice and Truth. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Chapter 3B: "Historians Will Prove Us Wro...

Episode 7.8B: "JFK:DOA" (part 8), feat. former Warren Commission Counsel, Judge Burt Griffin

November 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The one where we talk about the Warren Commission, Lee Harvey Oswald, General Edwin Walker, Jack Ruby, and Cupid's magic arrow with former junior counsel for the Warren Commission and retired Ohio Judge, Burt Griffin.  Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. Click here to VIEW/ORDER JUDGE GRIFFIN'S BOOK: JFK, Oswald and Ruby: Politics, Prejudice and Truth. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Chapter 3A: "History Will Prove Us Right": Interview with Burt Griffin, ...

Episode 7.8A “JFK: DOA” (part 8), feat. independent filmmaker James K. Lambert

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

SPECIAL 3-PART JFK ASSASSINATION 60th ANNIVERSARY EPISODE: The one where we talk about propaganda and conspiracism with independent filmmaker James K. Lambert, consider how honest witnesses can be totally wrong, and argue for the defense of the Warren Commission with retired judge and former Warren Commission  junior counsel Burt Griffin. Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: Conspiracy Theorists Lie! An interview wit...

Episode 7.8A: “JFK: DOA” (part 8), feat. independent filmmaker James K. Lambert

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

SPECIAL 3-PART JFK ASSASSINATION 60th ANNIVERSARY EPISODE: The one where we talk about propaganda and conspiracism with independent filmmaker James K. Lambert, consider how honest witnesses can be totally wrong, and argue for the defense of the Warren Commission with retired judge and former Warren Commission  junior counsel Burt Griffin.  Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: Conspiracy Theorists Lie! An interview wit...

COMING SOON! Episode 7.8: “JFK: DOA” (part 8), feat. former Warren Commission junior counsel Burt Griffin

November 13, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MB

The one where we talk about propaganda and conspiracism with independent filmmaker James K. Lambert, consider how honest witnesses can be totally wrong, and argue for the defense of the Warren Commission with retired judge and former Warren Commission  junior counsel Burt Griffin.  Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

COMING SOON! Episode 7.8 “JFK: DOA” (part 8), feat. former Warren Commission junior counsel Burt Griffin

November 13, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MB

The one where we talk about propaganda and conspiracism with independent filmmaker James K. Lambert, consider how honest witnesses can be totally wrong, and argue for the defense of the Warren Commission with retired judge and former Warren Commission  junior counsel Burt Griffin. Brought to you by a great opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Bonus Episode 7.7D: "The Butler Did It!" (part 2), feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel

October 24, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel.  Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.  TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 3: In...

Bonus Episode 7.7D (part 2) "The Butler Did It!" feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel

October 24, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel. Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.  TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 3: In...

Bonus Episode 7.7D: "The Butler Did It!"(part 1), feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel

October 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel.  Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.  TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: T...

Bonus Episode 7.7D (part 1) "The Butler Did It!" feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel

October 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel. Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.  TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: T...

COMING SOON! Bonus Episode 7.7D: "The Butler Did It!" feat. law professor Andrew Hammel

October 09, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel. Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.   Support the show Visit ou...

COMING SOON! Bonus Episode 7.7D: "The Butler Did It!" feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel

October 09, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel.  Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.   Question Jar (send us a ...

Bonus Episode 7.7C: "Paranoid Pupils"

September 25, 2023 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

The one where we talk to Michel's students to see if taking a class on conspiracy thinking has had any impact on their lives, and consider the subtle art of pre-bunking.  Brought to you by an aborted walk in the woods. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: Students Say the Darndest Things (05:53) Chapter 2: Essay on Prebunking (17:55) A word from our sponsor (23:10) Chapter 3: More Students Say More Stuff (23:48) (NOTE: All of these timestamps conform to the highest quality standards set by the Canadian D...

BONUS EPISODE 7.7C "Paranoid Pupils"

September 25, 2023 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

The one where we talk to Michel's students to see if taking a class on conspiracy thinking has had any impact on their lives, and consider the subtle art of pre-bunking.  Brought to you by an aborted walk in the woods. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: Students Say the Darndest Things (05:53) Chapter 2: Essay on Prebunking (17:55) A word from our sponsor (23:10) Chapter 3: More Students Say More Stuff (23:48) (All of these timestamps conform to the highest quality standards set by the Canadian Departm...

Bonus Episode 7.7B: “The Other 9/11”, feat. political scientist Pablo Policzer

September 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

The one where we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the September 11, 1973, coup in Chile and discuss its causes and consequences with Chilean-Canadian political scientist Pablo Policzer.  Brought to you by a couple of well-meaning but somewhat misguided patriots. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: Allende's Last Speech (00:04:27) Chapter 2: Interview with Pablo Policzer (00:10: 22) Message from our Sponsor (01:49:36) (Note: None of these time stamps were made using child labour.) Question Jar (send ...

BONUS Episode 7.7B: “The Other 9/11,” feat. political scientist Pablo Policzer

September 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

The one where we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the September 11, 1973, coup in Chile and discuss its causes and consequences with Chilean-Canadian political scientist Pablo Policzer.  Brought to you by a couple of well-meaning but somewhat misguided patriots. TIMESTAMPS: Chapter 1: Allende's Last Speech (00:04:27) Chapter 2: Interview with Pablo Policzer (00:10: 22) Message from our Sponsor (01:49:36) (Note: None of these time stamps were made using child labour.) Question Jar (sen...

Episode 7.7: "JFK: DOA" (part 7), feat. historical journalist Max Holland

August 21, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

The one where we run a full autopsy of The Parallax View, Allan J. Pakula’s classic post-Watergate conspiracy thriller, and discuss the Warren Commission, President Johnson, Lee Oswald, missing bullets, the Zapruder film, the CIA, Russian fake news, and Watergate whistleblower "Deep Throat" with historical journalist and JFK expert Max Holland.  Brought to you by a couple of Irish barflies. TIME STAMPS: Chapter 1: Parallax View film review, w/Joan L. and Tony G. (0:6:55) Chapter 2: Essay on...

Episode 7.7 "JFK: DOA" (part 7) featuring historical journalist Max Holland

August 21, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

The one where we run a full autopsy of The Parallax View, Allan J. Pakula’s classic post-Watergate conspiracy thriller, and discuss the Warren Commission, President Johnson, Lee Oswald, missing bullets, the Zapruder film, the CIA, Russian fake news, and Watergate whistleblower "Deep Throat" with historical journalist and JFK expert Max Holland.  Brought to you by a couple of Irish barflies. TIME STAMPS: Chapter 1: Parallax View film review, w/Joan L. and Tony G. (0:6:55) Chapter 2: Essay on...

COMING SOON! Episode 7.7 "JFK: DOA" (part 7) featuring historical journalist Max Holland

August 14, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB

The one where we run a full autopsy of The Parallax View, Allan J. Pakula’s classic post-Watergate conspiracy thriller, and discuss the Warren Commission, President Johnson, Lee Oswald, missing bullets, the Zapruder film, the CIA, Russian fake news, and Watergate whistleblower "Deep Throat" with historical journalist and JFK expert Max Holland. Brought to you by a couple of Irish barflies. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

COMING SOON! Episode 7.7: "JFK: DOA" (part 7) featuring historical journalist Max Holland

August 14, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB

The one where we run a full autopsy of The Parallax View, Allan J. Pakula’s classic post-Watergate conspiracy thriller, and discuss the Warren Commission, President Johnson, Lee Oswald, missing bullets, the Zapruder film, the CIA, Russian fake news, and Watergate whistleblower "Deep Throat" with historical journalist and JFK expert Max Holland.  Brought to you by a couple of Irish barflies. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Episode 7.6: "JFK:DOA" (part 6), feat. Journalist Jefferson Morley

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

The one where we tackle the term "official story" with guest co-host (and Skeptoid podcast host) Brian Dunning,  explore Lee Harvey Oswald’s possible motive for killing JFK, investigate the CIA’s suspicious activities in Mexico City and New Orleans, and consider whether--and how--the CIA might have been involved in the JFK assassination with veteran journalist and leading Kennedy buff Jefferson Morley.   Brought to you by a great new way to remain two steps ahead of your crazy ex-wife. TRIG...

COMING SOON! Episode 7.6: “JFK: DOA” (part 6), feat. Journalist Jefferson Morley

July 11, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB

The one where we tackle the term "official story" with guest co-host Brian Dunning,  explore Lee Harvey Oswald’s possible motive for killing JFK, explore the CIA’s suspicious activities in Mexico City and New Orleans, and consider whether and how the CIA might have been involved in the JFK assassination with veteran journalist and leading Kennedy buff Jefferson Morley.   Brought to you by a great new way to remain two steps ahead of your crazy ex-wife. Question Jar (send us a text message) ...

COMING SOON! Episode 7.6 “JFK: DOA” (part 6), feat. Journalist Jefferson Morley

July 11, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB

The one where we tackle the term "official story" with guest co-host Brian Dunning,  explore Lee Harvey Oswald’s possible motive for killing JFK, explore the CIA’s suspicious activities in Mexico City and New Orleans, and consider whether and how the CIA might have been involved in the JFK assassination with veteran journalist and leading Kennedy buff Jefferson Morley.   Brought to you by a great new way to remain two steps ahead of your crazy ex-wife. Question Jar (send us a text message) ...

Episode 7.5: "JFK:DOA" (part 5), Feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 23, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 104 MB

The one where we scrutinize Oliver Stone’s documentary JFK Revisited and talk about Dealey Plaza, medical and forensic evidence, gay conservatives, and making conspiracist enemies, with JFK researcher, author, blogger, and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by another tell-all biography of a disgruntled British Royal.   Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

Paranoid Planet Promo

June 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MB

PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in various conspiracy theories, and with the sceptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge.  Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critic...

COMING SOON! Episode 7.5 “JFK: DOA” (part 5), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 14, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MB

The one where we scrutinize Oliver Stone’s documentary JFK Revisited and talk about Dealey Plaza, medical and forensic evidence, gay conservatives, and making conspiracist enemies, with JFK researcher, author, blogger, and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by another tell-all biography of a disgruntled British Royal.   Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

COMING SOON! Episode 7.5: “JFK: DOA” (part 5), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin

June 14, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MB

The one where we scrutinize Oliver Stone’s documentary JFK Revisited and talk about Dealey Plaza, medical and forensic evidence, gay conservatives, and making conspiracist enemies, with JFK researcher, author, blogger, and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by another tell-all biography of a disgruntled British Royal.   Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca