Best Burden Of Proof Media Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode 8.3: “O Canatopia!" feat. public policy analyst Mark Milke 1:48:17

1d ago1:48:17

1:48:17

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 Vict…

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Bonus Episode 8.2: "Don't Let Your Mail Go To W.A.S.T.E." feat. Philosopher and writer Matthew Newland 2:06:35

27d ago2:06:35

2:06:35

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) (None of these timestamps contain illicit mind-altering substances... or do they?) Support the Show. Visit our websit…

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Episode 8: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part B) , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston 1:32:55

2M ago1:32:55

1:32:55

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 Schpak…

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Episode 8: “Happy Trails Season 2" (Part A) , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston 1:31:43

2M ago1:31:43

1:31:43

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 Schpak…

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COMING SOON! Episode 8: “Happy Trails Season 2" , feat. teacher and filmmaker Sean Gaston 1:58

2M ago1:58

1:58

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…

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Bonus Episode 3.6C "Who Would Jesus Scapegoat? "Feat. Australian author, programmer, and Christian evangelist Nigel Chapman 58:55

3M ago58:55

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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…

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Episode 3.6B: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6B), feat. Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames 2:25:42

4M ago2:25:42

2:25:42

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 mem…

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Episode 3.6A: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6A), feat. Paul Jensen and Jackie Johnson 1:51:57

4M ago1:51:57

1:51:57

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 mem…

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COMING SOON: Episode 3.6: The Cultic Culture Club (part 6), feat. Paul Jensen, Jackie Johnson, Sarah Edmondson and Anthony Ames 3:34

5M ago3:34

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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 mem…

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Episode 7.8C "JFK:DOA" (part 8) feat. former Warren Commission counsel, Judge Burt Griffin 59:46

5M ago59:46

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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. B…

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Episode 7.8B: "JFK:DOA" (part 8), feat. former Warren Commission Counsel, Judge Burt Griffin 1:29:36

5M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

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. Click here to VIEW/ORDER JUDGE GRIFFIN'S BOOK: JFK, Oswald and Ruby: Politics, Prejudice and Truth. Brought to you by a great opport…

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Episode 7.8A “JFK: DOA” (part 8), feat. independent filmmaker James K. Lambert 1:11:52

5M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

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…

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.8 “JFK: DOA” (part 8), feat. former Warren Commission junior counsel Burt Griffin 4:50

6M ago4:50

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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 m…

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Bonus Episode 7.7D (part 2) "The Butler Did It!" feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel 2:34:20

6M ago2:34:20

2:34:20

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 An…

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Bonus Episode 7.7D (part 1) "The Butler Did It!" feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel 1:07:58

6M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

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 An…

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COMING SOON! Bonus Episode 7.7D: "The Butler Did It!" feat. former death row attorney Andrew Hammel 3:12

7M ago3:12

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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 An…

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BONUS EPISODE 7.7C "Paranoid Pupils" 39:48

7M ago39:48

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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 (23:1…

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BONUS Episode 7.7B: “The Other 9/11,” feat. political scientist Pablo Policzer 1:55:00

8M ago1:55:00

1:55:00

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 Pab…

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Episode 7.7 "JFK: DOA" (part 7) featuring historical journalist Max Holland 2:50:58

8M ago2:50:58

2:50:58

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. Bro…

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.7 "JFK: DOA" (part 7) featuring historical journalist Max Holland 2:57

9M ago2:57

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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. Bro…

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Episode 7.6: "JFK:DOA" (part 6), feat. Journalist Jefferson Morley 2:39:44

10M ago2:39:44

2:39:44

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…

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.6 “JFK: DOA” (part 6), feat. Journalist Jefferson Morley 2:45

10M ago2:45

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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 bu…

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Episode 7.5: "JFK:DOA" (part 5), Feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin 2:32:00

10M ago2:32:00

2:32:00

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. Support the Show. …

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Paranoid Planet Promo 1:45

11M ago1:45

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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 various conspiracy theories, and with the sceptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological and scientific themes related to conspira…

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.5 “JFK: DOA” (part 5), feat. conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin 2:24

11M ago2:24

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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. Support the Show. …

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Episode 7.4: "JFK: DOA" (part 4), feat. JFK Researcher Paul Bleau 2:21:05

11M ago2:21:05

2:21:05

The one where we probe the arguments for a conspiracy to kill President Kennedy with writer, independent researcher, and Oliver Stone collaborator, Paul Bleau. Brought to you by a new twist on an old game. Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.caBy Burden Of Proof Media

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.4 “JFK: DOA” (part 4), feat. JFK researcher Paul Bleau 1:53

12M ago1:53

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The one where we probe the arguments for a conspiracy to kill President Kennedy with writer, independent researcher, and Oliver Stone collaborator, Paul Bleau. Brought to you by a new twist on an old game. Support us and visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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BONUS Episode 7.3C: “Paranoid Paisans" feat. historian Roberto Mazza 1:10:52

12M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

The one where we chat about podcasting, Italian and Middle Eastern conspiracy theories, and the second coming of President Kennedy with globetrotting historian, polyglot, podcaster and professor Roberto Mazza. Brought to you by the probability that the Palestinian Question will be solved anytime soon. (This episode contains the full conversation th…

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Episode 7.3B “JFK: DOA” (part 3), feat. Author and blogger Fred Litwin 1:40:50

1y ago1:40:50

1:40:50

The one where we audition a new guest co-host, put Oliver Stone’s JFK on trial, and follow the trail of the real New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison with Fred Litwin, author of On The Trail of Delusion. Brought to you by another self-hating Vietnam War movie. Support us and visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the show Visit ou…

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Episode 7.3A “JFK: DOA” (part 3), feat. author and blogger Fred Litwin 1:32:54

1y ago1:32:54

1:32:54

The one where we audition a new guest co-host, put Oliver Stone’s JFK on trial, and follow the trail of the real New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison with Fred Litwin, author of On The Trail of Delusion. Brought to you by another self-hating Vietnam War movie. Support us and visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit o…

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.3 “JFK: DOA” (part 3), feat. author and blogger Fred Litwin 2:52

1y ago2:52

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The one where we audition a new guest co-host, put Oliver Stone’s JFK on trial, and follow the trail of the real New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison with Fred Litwin, author of On The Trail of Delusion. Brought to you by another self-hating Vietnam War movie. Support us and visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit o…

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Episode 7.2B “JFK: DOA” (part 2), feat. Cultural Historian Peter Knight 1:52:02

1y ago1:52:02

1:52:02

The one where we time travel to save President Kennedy's life, look at how Hollywood shaped our memory of JFK's assassination and discuss the evolution of JFK conspiracy literature. Brought to you by a new spin on a Hollywood blockbuster. Visit our website and support us at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidpl…

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Episode 7.2A “JFK: DOA” (part 2), feat. Cultural Historian Peter Knight 1:26:07

1y ago1:26:07

1:26:07

The one where we time travel to save President Kennedy's life, look at how Hollywood shaped our memory of JFK's assassination and discuss the evolution of JFK conspiracy literature. Brought to you by a new spin on a Hollywood blockbuster. Visit our website and support us at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the show Visit our website at www.paranoidpla…

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COMING SOON! Episode 7.2 “JFK: DOA” (part 2), feat. Cultural Historian Peter Knight 3:06

1y ago3:06

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The one where we time travel to save President Kennedy's life, look at how Hollywood shaped our memory of JFK's assassination, and discuss the evolution of JFK conspiracy literature. Brought to you by a new spin on a Hollywood blockbuster. Visit our website and support us at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the show Visit our website at www.paranoidpl…

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Episode 7.1: “JFK: DOA” (part 1), feat. Sociology professor David Millar 1:47:31

1y ago1:47:31

1:47:31

The one where we revisit the anxieties of the Sixties and talk about protest culture, enlightenment, hitchhiking, smoking drugs, death, and giraffes with sociology professor David Millar. Brought to you by a couple of boomers smoking weed in a van. Visit our website: www..paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.c…

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COMING SOON - Episode 7.1: “JFK: DOA” (part 1), feat. Sociology professor David Millar 2:47

1y ago2:47

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The one where we revisit the anxieties of the Sixties and talk about protest culture, enlightenment, hitchhiking, smoking drugs, death, and giraffes with sociology professor David Millar. Brought to you by a couple of boomers smoking weed in a van. Visit our website: www..paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.c…

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BONUS EPISODE 6.5 "Deep Fried UFOs," feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball 1:58:27

1+ y ago1:58:27

1:58:27

The one where we cheat death on rickety carnival rides, sample Maine's finest deep fried delicacies, and talk about fear, conspiracies, and UFOs with Old Orchard Beach tourists, locals, and Toby Ball, the host and creator of the Strange Arrivals podcast. Brought to you by something you might find inside a Ding Dong. Visit our website: www.paranoidp…

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EPISODE 6.4B: “The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow (part 4),” feat. political scientist Michael Barkun 1:59:39

1+ y ago1:59:39

1:59:39

The one where we gallop across Oklahoma, spelunk into Missouri, burn rubber through Chicago, and fumble our way through Cleveland after ghosts, headcases, outlaws, and Elvis. Brought to you by a thriving Italian-American family business. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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EPISODE 6.4: “The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow (part 4),” feat. political scientist Michael Barkun 1:25:05

1+ y ago1:25:05

1:25:05

The one where we gallop across Oklahoma, spelunk into Missouri, burn rubber through Chicago and fumble our way through Cleveland after ghosts, headcases, outlaws, and Elvis. Brought to you by a thriving Italian-American family business. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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COMING REAL SOON!! EPISODE 6.4: “The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow (part 4), feat. political scientist Michael Barkun 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

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The one where we gallop across Oklahoma, spelunk into Missouri, burn rubber through Chicago and fumble our way through Cleveland after ghosts, headcases, outlaws, and Elvis. Brought to you by a thriving Italian-American family business. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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Episode 6.3B: "The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow" (part 3), feat. Texan podcaster Ryan Ray 1:44:47

1+ y ago1:44:47

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The one where we burn rubber through Texas, visit some morbid historical landmarks in Austin, Waco, and Dallas, follow the trail of the Kennedy Assassination and ponder the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson. Brought to you by Big Oil. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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Episode 6.3A: "The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow" (part 3), feat. Texan podcaster Ryan Ray. 1:45:24

1+ y ago1:45:24

1:45:24

The one where we burn rubber through Texas, visit some morbid historical landmarks in Austin, Waco, and Dallas, follow the trail of the Kennedy Assassination and ponder the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson. Brought to you by Big Oil. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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COMING SOON! Episode 6.3A: "The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow" (part 3), feat. Texan podcaster Ryan Ray. 1:16

1+ y ago1:16

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The one where we burn rubber through Texas, visit some morbid historical landmarks in Austin, Waco, and Dallas, follow the trail of the Kennedy Assassination and ponder the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson. Brought to you by Big Oil. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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Episode 6.2B "The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow" (part 2), feat. prof. Nathan Loewen 1:59:45

1+ y ago1:59:45

1:59:45

The one where we head into the Deep South, party in the streets of Nashville, visit Martin Luther King's place of death in Memphis, follow the civil rights trail in Birmingham, and tackle gators and conspiracy theories in The Big Easy. Brought to you by some fine Cajun delicacies. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our…

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Episode 6.2A "The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow" (part 2), feat. prof. Nathan Loewen 2:05:40

1+ y ago2:05:40

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The one where we head into the Deep South, party in the streets of Nashville, visit Martin Luther King's place of death in Memphis, follow the civil rights trail in Birmingham, and tackle gators and conspiracy theories in The Big Easy. Brought to you by some fine Cajun delicacies. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our…

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Coming Soon: Episode 6.2 "The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow" (part 2), feat. prof. Nathan Loewen 1:33

1+ y ago1:33

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The one where we head into the Deep South, party in the streets of Nashville, visit Martin Luther King's place of death in Memphis, follow the civil rights trail in Birmingham, and tackle gators and conspiracy theories in The Big Easy. Brought to you by some fine Cajun delicacies. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our…

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Episode 6.1: The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow (part 1), Featuring journalist Max Holland. 2:11:01

1+ y ago2:11:01

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The one where we head down to Washington, visit some graves and large stones and assess the state of conspiracy thinking in the United States of America. Brought to you by the Dwight Schrute Institute for Upward Social Mobility. Visit us at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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COMING SOON - Episode 6.1: The Great American Conspiracy Roadshow (part 1), Featuring journalist Max Holland. 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

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The one where we head down to Washington, visit some graves and large stones, and assess the state of conspiracy thinking in the United States of America. Brought to you by the Dwight Schrute Institute for Upward Social Mobility. visit us at www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca…

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BONUS EPISODE 5B: “I Wrote A Book” 41:46

2y ago41:46

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The one we offer an introduction to Michel's new book: Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination. You can get your copy with a 20% discount following this link: https://www.routledge.com/Thinking-Critically-About-the-Kennedy-Assassination-Debunking-the/Gagne/p/book/9781032114477# While we may be on vacation here on Paranoid Planet, we're …

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BONUS EPISODE 4.3C: “When In Rome…,” featuring historian Kyle Harper 55:19

2y ago55:19

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The one where we talk about plagues, open sores, pustules, and other gross stuff our ancestors endured before the age of vaccines, and how all this can help us contextualize the Covid-19 pandemic. Brought to you by a dead Athenian statesman’s post-mortem speeches. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Support the Show. Visit our website at www.p…

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