Best Operation Paperclip Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Paperclip: The Nazi Scientists Who Built America’s Future 27:53

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com After World War Two, dozens of Nazi scientists were secretly brought to the United States under a classified program called Operation Paperclip. Many had direct ties to the Third Reich, yet they were placed in powerful positions inside NASA, the CIA, and the U.S. military-industrial complex. Who were the…

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Imperfect Paradise: How AI became a Hollywood villain – especially for animators (Redux) 36:14

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This episode originally aired on March 12, 2025. Hollywood taught us to be afraid of a super powerful artificial intelligence that will one day conquer humanity. So not surprisingly, many screenwriters and actors are very skeptical of AI, and concerns about AI were central to the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. But animators may actually be the mo…

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Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration 27:41

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Los Angeles is an integral part of space shuttle Endeavour’s journey. The California Science Center is building a new, larger home for the shuttle, which will make it the only place in the world to see a complete shuttle system with its equipment in launch position. The project – years in the making – still has a long road ahead. LAist reporter Mak…

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Ep. 223 - Gross Medicine & Operation Overthrow Haiti 1:39:21

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that Mongolia and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about some strange medicinal practices that usually caused more harm then good, and yes we're talking about a crocodile poop condom. We also tell you about two North Texas men, Gavin Rivers Weisenburg and Tanner Christoph…

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The Gulf War UFO Files: Military Pilots’ Forgotten Encounters in the Desert Sky 28:14

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com During the chaos of the Gulf War, strange things were seen in the skies—fast-moving lights, impossible maneuvers, and unidentified craft that defied explanation. While official records remain silent, declassified testimonies and leaked pilot reports tell a very different story. This episode uncovers the …

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Imperfect Paradise: Residents left behind at elder care facilities in LA raise serious questions about evacuation preparedness 33:46

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In the early morning hours of January 8, the Eaton Fire raced closer to the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena, California. Nearly 200 of the facility’s residents were evacuated, but two women were left behind, raising serious questions. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist Health and Housing Reporter Aaron Schrank looks at what we…

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The Watergate Secret Files: The Hidden Operation That Brought Down a Presidency 26:45

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The Watergate scandal is remembered as the break-in that toppled a presidency — but behind the headlines were secret files, covert operatives, and a shadow network of intelligence tactics never meant to see daylight. In this episode of The Declassified Files, we uncover the hidden memos, suppressed recordings, and classified evidence that exposed o…

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Imperfect Paradise: Altadena childcare providers' struggle to rebuild raises questions about government disaster response 27:21

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At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare businesses out of their homes until the Eaton Fire destroyed them. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, they look at how these two childcare providers…

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Ep. 222 - Chicago Ripper Crew & Old Tilly 1:26:05

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that lighthouse and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Chicago Ripper Crew, a group of Low IQ Satanists that terrorized 1980’s Chicago. We also tell you about Old Tilly, the most dangerous lighthouse off the coast of Oregon that claimed many lives and still holds …

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The Black Budget: Trillions Missing and the Secret Programs They Fund 27:31

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Across multiple agencies and decades, trillions of dollars have quietly disappeared into classified accounts known only as the “black budget.” But where does this money actually go? In this episode, we investigate leaked reports, whistleblower testimony, and declassified documents pointing toward covert …

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039 - 2007 GoonScape 1:13:33

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Take me to the hospital, the Cakes just had twins and we're gonna watch Pinkie Pie fun aunt too close to the sun! But first, Mr. and Mrs. Cake run through the rest of the Mane Six, Ocky gets possessed by her RuneScape character, and the gang threatens to eat Al Gore's wife [sexually] Twitter - https://twitter.com/postponiespod Email - postponiespod…

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The Chernobyl Files: What the Soviet Government Tried to Keep Secret 25:55

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com When Reactor Four exploded in nineteen eighty-six, the world witnessed one of the worst nuclear catastrophes in history. But behind the official reports and public statements, Soviet officials concealed critical information that could have changed everything. From ignored warnings and hidden engineering …

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AATIP Uncovered: Inside the Pentagon’s Secret UFO Investigation Program 27:22

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com For years, the Pentagon denied any interest in UFOs. Then the truth surfaced: a classified project known as AATIP was quietly analyzing unexplained craft, pilot encounters, and technologies far beyond known aerospace capabilities. Funded through hidden budgets and buried inside intelligence channels, the…

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The Doomsday Files: Nuclear Near-Misses the Government Hid from the World 27:22

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Throughout the Cold War and beyond, the world came far closer to nuclear catastrophe than the public ever knew. Declassified documents reveal accidental launches, malfunctioning systems, misread signals, and near-disasters triggered by human error, technical failure, and geopolitical tension. Entire nati…

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Project Blue Book: Inside the U.S. Air Force’s Secret UFO Investigations 28:21

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com For more than two decades, the U.S. Air Force quietly studied thousands of UFO reports under a classified initiative known as Project Blue Book. Behind closed doors, investigators analyzed sightings from pilots, military personnel, and civilians, uncovering patterns, unexplained encounters, and cases tha…

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Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide 31:26

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Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. The closure comes amid threats of cuts to federal funding for providers of gender affirming-care and other attempts to restrict LGBTQ rights nationwide. LAist…

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Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care 28:16

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Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, there’s been an uptick in ICE presence in hospitals across the country. At Adventist Health White Memorial hospital in Boyle Heights, doctors say that hospital administrators have even allowed immigration agents to interfere with patients’ medical care. LAist correspondent Jill Replogle has …

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Ep. 221 - Sleepy Hollow & Airplane Barrel Rolls 1:46:06

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that bridge and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Legend of Sleep Hollow and how the Headless Horseman's bulge is not exactly what you think it might be. We also tell you about Richard Russell the airport employee who snapped and took a passenger plane for a joy …

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Operation Ivy Bells: The Secret Underwater Spy Mission That Changed the Cold War Forever 26:12

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https://www.TheForbiddenKnowledgeNetwork.com During the darkest years of the Cold War, the United States launched one of the most daring espionage missions ever attempted. Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, hidden under miles of crushing pressure and freezing darkness, American divers tapped into Soviet communication cables in a top-secret mission kno…

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Imperfect Paradise: California's new free public preschool program for 4-year-olds 31:40

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All four-year-olds in the state of California now have access to a free preschool program in their local school district. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to expand the state’s transitional kindergarten, or TK, program in May 2021, as part of a broader move to create the largest free early education program in the U.S. So what does transitional kind…

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Project 1794: America’s Secret Flying Saucer Program Exposed 27:10

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Declassified military files have revealed one of the most astonishing Cold War projects ever conceived — Project 1794. A U.S. Air Force program from the nineteen-fifties designed to build a real, disc-shaped flying craft capable of supersonic speed and vertical takeoff. The question is… did they stop, or did it simply go deeper underground? In this…

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Imperfect Paradise: Who pays for the 2028 Olympics? LA taxpayers may be on the hook 29:57

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In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role …

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Ep. 220 - Blue Whale Challenge & Dragon Lady 1:55:10

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that ledge and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Blue Whale Challenge and how an internet fad can be deadly. We also tell you about more from Ripley’s list of oddities from donkey milk to dragon ladies.By Alex Tobin & David Stokes

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Imperfect Paradise: Why the site of the largest methane leak in US history still hasn’t been shut down 30:50

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Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s st…

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Operation Highjump: Antarctica’s Most Mysterious Military Expedition 27:45

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In nineteen forty-six, the United States launched Operation Highjump, one of the largest Antarctic expeditions in history — over four thousand troops, warships, and aircraft sent to the frozen continent under the command of Admiral Richard Byrd. Officially, it was a mission for exploration and training. But decades of declassified documents, eyewit…

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The Files They Finally Released 1:17

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The truth isn’t always hidden — sometimes, it’s filed away. Welcome to **Government Secrets: The Declassified Files Podcast**, where real history, verified documents, and once-classified programs reveal the hidden side of world events. Hosted by **Ben Carter**, each episode examines genuine declassified files — from CIA operations and Cold War expe…

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Imperfect Paradise: How becoming a US citizen just got harder under the Trump administration and what it means for Angelenos 21:51

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The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means t…

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Imperfect Paradise: Prop 50: Is California’s redistricting push a threat to democracy or a defense of it? 31:03

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Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democ…

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038 - Operation Paperclip to Tesla (feat. Claire from The Death of James Dean) 1:57:28

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What in tarnation?! The gang's back with Philadelphia DIY dynamo Claire from The Death of James Dean to talk about a real good episode for faces. This time we talk age regressing at the punk show, Princess Celestia femdoms Granny Smith's dad, and the Cuite Mark Crusaders get together in the clubhouse to watch Brickleberry. Claire's band The Death o…

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Ep. 219 - Mountain Meadows Massacre & Mr. Ripley Believes It...Or Not 1:50:10

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that Mormon and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Mountain Meadows Massacre and how a group of paranoid Mormons ambushed and an old west caravan for all the wrong reasons. We also tell you about Robert Ripley and his interesting life of oddities and opulence duri…

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Imperfect Paradise: An LA Commission created to tackle city government scandals is being stymied 20:51

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A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggli…

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Imperfect Paradise: Reports about failures in response to the January LA fires and a 2018 fire have striking similarities 23:27

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A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis discusses the reports and what they mean for L.A. County moving forward. Th…

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Ep.218- Irish Hellfire Club and the Great Paperclip Trade 1:16:56

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Send us a text Hey Campers, get away from that island and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Hellfire Club in old Ireland and what kind of cat burnings went on at that place. We also cover the story of a man who traded a red paperclip all the way up to a house.…

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Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California 17:35

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Big companies like Amazon and SpaceX are claiming that the National Labor Relations Board – an independent federal entity in charge of overseeing unionizing efforts – is unconstitutional. In addition to those companies, colleges like the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University are also joining the movement to push back aga…

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Imperfect Paradise: Why California's protest law is flawed and the consequences to protesters 24:29

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After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to rein in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 2025 – including this summer’s protests against the ICE raids in Los Angeles – have revealed major flaw…

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Imperfect Paradise: The Huntington Beach library at the center of America’s culture wars 32:06

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Censorship efforts at libraries nationwide have increased steadily over the last several years. In the 2023 - 24 school year, more than 10,000 book bans were counted in the country’s public schools. These efforts have become a cornerstone of a larger national debate over cultural influences and parents' rights to restrict those influences. LAist Or…

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Ep.217- Lipstick Art and the Milking Machine. 2:00:57

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Send us a text Hey Campers, put down that lipstick and unplug the milker and join us at the campfire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Lipstick Killer and four men who got abducted while camping in Maine.By Alex Tobin & David Stokes

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Ep. 216 - The Most Litigious Man in the World 1:00:05

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that lawsuit and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about Jonathan Lee Riches, the man Guinness Book of World Records holder of the most litigious man who sued Martha Stewart, Brittney Spears, George Bush, Hitler, The Garden of Eden, and the Guinness Book of World Records. …

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Ep. 215 - Red Lobster Executions & Ashton Kutcher Crimes 1:25:41

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that AC unit repair man and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about Thomas Hickman, the mysteriously murdered Red Lobster Director who may have a strange connection to an episode to the hit show CSI?! We also tell you about the Boy Next Door Killer and how a string of murd…

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037 - Sew Your Plush Pony Pussy Shut for Christ (feat. Josh Boerman) 1:35:43

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It's Pony Christmas in Human July! The girls are joined by Josh Boerman (The Worst of All Possible Worlds, Ill Conceived, Traditional Scrench) for an episode chock full of ideology and delicious Clamato! This week we have a serious discussion about plushies and yiffing while the Mane Six fundamentally misunderstand the rules of I Spy and get blown …

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Ep. 214 - Cannibal Russian Soldiers & a Werewolf President 1:56:38

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that secret society and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about Dennis Gorin, the murderous cannibal criminal who got upgraded to soldier in the Russian military because why not?! We also tell you about the Bush family and their secret ties to secret societies that turned …

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036 - Sims Couch Torture Labyrinth (feat. Shannon) 1:23:00

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Our podcast is a growing girl! This week we have our friend Shannon on to talk about Spike going through dragon puberty, Christian FroYo, and Rarity permanently increasing her life gauge by 1. Support Diana's Recovery from Acid Attack - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-dianas-recovery-from-acid-attack Twitter - https://twitter.com/postponiespod E…

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Ep. 213 - The Hollywood Vampire & A Washington Barron 1:22:49

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that tall ass son and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about a terrifying tunnel collapse and the vampire it stirred awake in the town of Richmond Virginia. We also tell you about the odd German book that may have predicted the strange rise and fall of the Trump Family.…

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Ep. 212 - Fresno Nightcrawlers & a Cajun Bigfoot 1:18:23

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that barking dawg and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the newest cryptid on the block, The Fresno Nightcrawlers aka the ghostly pair of pants gliding through the California wilderness. We also tell you about the Honey Island Swamp Monster aka Cajun Bigfoot and all …

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035 - 3D Printed Party Cannon 1:24:42

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Oh darlings! This episode is simply delightful! We're on a trip to Canterlot, home of the transatlantic accent, where Rarity drowns her cat, Fancypants' wife stims on it like crazy, and Pinkie Pie gets arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania for her alleged role in the killing of Pony Brian Thompson in Midtown Manehattan. Twitter - https:…

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Ep. 211 - The Hitchhike Killer & A Pope Prophecy 1:33:35

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Send us a text Hey campers, get away from that “is this the road” and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about Cook, the Hitchhike Killer who went on a 22 day terror spree across the lonely highways of the southwestern desert. We also tell you about the prophecy of the Popes and how a premonition from the 11th cent…

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Tensions and Triumphs: Trade, War, and Unity (1806–1815) - E30 28:36

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Join Lewis and Deb, two regular folks, for a lively chat on The Red Pill Diary, diving into 1806–1815. This punchy episode unpacks America’s wild ride through trade chaos, epic battles, and faith-fueled unity. From the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair’s naval drama to Perry’s Lake Erie heroics, Tecumseh’s “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” stand, and “Biddle’s Ba…

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Early Growth: Land, Souls, and Sovereignty (1795–1805) - E29 27:28

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Deb and Lewis, two regular folks, dive into 1795–1805 on The Red Pill Diary (Episode 29 for podcast fans). They explore America’s growth through land deals like the Louisiana Purchase and faith-driven revivals, despite political clashes. From the Jay Treaty to the Election of 1800, tariffs (no income tax ‘til 1861) ruled. Linking to 2025’s divides,…

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034 - Rainbow Dash Did (Not) Kill Civilians 1:18:35

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Get yourself ready for a genderless jelly experience, cause this week the girls come in hot like the hip new hero that's saving ponyville, the Mysterious Mare Do Well. But it's not all heroics and do-gooding: Pinkie Pie goes Sam Kinison on some chocolate cake, we all cheat at chess, and we went to Armor Games and got lost in your legs. Help! Twitte…

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Constitutional Cloth: Compromise and Creed (1784–1794) - E28 11:56

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Dive into the crucible of 1784–1794 with The Red Pill Diary as hosts Deb and Lewis unravel how a fledgling America wove its constitutional cloth amid debt, discord, and determination. In this gripping second chapter of our 14-part series, Liberty’s Price, we explore the power plays that forged a republic—from the Articles of Confederation’s collaps…