Paranoid Planet

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 Policy. Our most Canadian episode yet! TIMESTAMPS: 1. Royal Canadian Introduction: (0:00:00) 2. Interview with Mark Milke, Part 1 (0:05:19) 3. Shameless self-promotion (0:51:13) 4. Interview with Mark Milke, Part 2 (0:52:48) 5. Closing Eulogy (1:43:06) NOTE: None of these timestamps were produced by rabid colonialists (Or were they?) Visit the Aristotle Foundation's website here: https://aristotlefoundation.org/ Mark's books can be found here: https://aristotlefoundation.org/books/the-1867-project-why-canada-should-be-cherished-not-cancelled/ https://aristotlefoundation.org/books/the-victim-cult/ Michel's AF article on Conspiracy Theories can be found here: https://aristotlefoundation.org/reality-check/conspiracieswhen-arethey-likelytrue-or-false/ Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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?) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 intelligence, Killer robots, and ChatGPT (0:31:24) Paranoid Planet Theme Song: Incredibox House Mix, feat. MC Jesse V (0:43:41) Chapter 4: Movie Fan Deathmatch: Fincher v. Spielberg (0:54:13) End Credits (1:28:10) Robot Biden-Trump duet, redux (1:30:09) NOTE: These timestamps were produced in a facility that processes nuts Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 (0:29:41) A message from our sponsor (1:26:49) Note: No gay frogs were harmed during the making of these time stamps Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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

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

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 and conspiracists both use scapegoating as a tool for control and self-defense. Brought to you by the latest anti-guru self-defense tool. TIME STAMPS: 1. Introduction/Conversation about the Twin Flames Universe (0:04:34) 2. Chapter 3: A Conversation about NXIVM with Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames (0:32:39) 3. A word from our sponsor (1:18:18) 4. Conversation with Sarah and Nippy (continued) (1:22:15) 5. Outro and outtakes (2:22:15) NOTE: None of these timestamps were left alone with Keith Raniere. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 and conspiracists both use scapegoating as a tool for control and self-defense. Brought to you by the latest anti-guru self-defense tool. TIME STAMPS: 1. Introduction/Conversation with Paul Jensen (0:03:16) 2. Essay: "The High Cabal and the Lynch Mob" (0: 48:54) 3. A Conversation with ICSA executive director, Jackie Johnson (1:12:11) 4. Resources for victims of high-demand groups (1:46:02) See also the bibliographies to episodes 3.1 to 3.5 on our website Reading Room NOTE: None of these timestamps were shamed into submission. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 and conspiracists both use scapegoating as a tool for control and self-defense. Brought to you by the latest anti-guru self-defense tool. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 Wrong": Interview with Burt Griffin, part 2 (2:25) 2. A message from our sponsor (54:17) (Warning: Yoko Ono is hiding behind one of these timestamps, and she's not happy) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 opportunity for the certifiably stupid to make a fresh start. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Chapter 3A: "History Will Prove Us Right": Interview with Burt Griffin, part 1 (5:50) (Note: This timestamp contains no magic bullets) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 with James K. Lambert (06:19) Chapter 2: The Dealey Plaza Rifle Delivery Service (55:13) (All of these timestamps were made with 100% pure Minnesota corn oil) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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

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: Interview with Andrew Hammel (1:45) A message from our sponsor (1:41:34) (These timestamps were prepared with genuine Bavarian Weisslacker beer cheese) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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: True Crime With James Jervis (14:25) Chapter 2: We Need to Talk About Kevin (53:40) (None of these timestamps were manufactured in the Third Reich) TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE CHILDREN OF ROBYN AND KEVIN, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-family-in-crisis-and-in-need-of-support Support the show Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 Department of Agriculture) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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 the Zapruder film (1:09:33) Message from our sponsor (1:22:44) Chapter 3: Interview with Max Holland (1:26:00) (Note: all of these time stamps were made with whole grains) Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

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