S04E15 - The Missing Heir (Explicit)

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   S4 · E20 · 19 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 47 min

   S04E20 - In Search of John the Baptist

   Jeb and Blake go in search of John the Baptist's resting place. Content Warning: Human remains on screen. Discussion of murder. Beheading John the Baptist (wiki) Salome (play) In 2018 the murder of Bishop Epiphanius took place and rocked the religious community -- not important for this episode but it popped up a lot in my searching. San Silvestro "head" shown in intro Same - but wiki article Nimoy Fashion Alert (NFA Wardrobe consulting by The Hogtown Rake , Pedro Mendes) The "head" of John the Baptist at San Silvestro: Art historian Michael Patroconni (Petroccione?) I think Jeb and I found…

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   S4 · E19 · 14 Dec 2024 · 2 hr 41 min

   S04E19 - Earth Visitors (Explicit)

   Blake tries to talk Jeb off the ledge as we return to the classic theme of "ancient astronauts" in this throwback episode titled: Earth Visitors . Some links relevant to our discussion: Dejah Thoris (character) MUFON/Harzan scandal Roman Dodecahedrons (archaeology) Frank Frazetta Boris Vallejo We mention Zecharia Sitchin . Research suggests humans grow more neurons than did Neanderthals. A bunch of this episode comes from the work of Maurice Chatelain, who we shall refer to as "Shadowlane." His book Our Cosmic Ancestors sports one of the more interesting book covers we've seen while…

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   S4 · E18 · 18 Oct 2024 · 1 hr 50 min

   S04E18 In Search Of... The Ghost Ship

   Jeb and Blake head out to sea in research of the mystery of what happened to the crew of The Mary Celeste. Links: The Dei Gratia Nimoy Fashion Alert (NFA Wardrobe consulting by The Hogtown Rake , Pedro Mendes) Attorney Fred Flood In 1913, The Strand Magazine provided an alleged survivor's account from one Abel Fosdyk, supposedly Mary Celeste 's steward. The Mary Celeste (1913 article) Per "WhatTheFont" website identifier, that font is (appropriately): JOLLY ROGER ! Meanwhile on Skull Hut Island... Pop Culture: Dead Calm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_the_Mary_Celeste Read it,…

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   S4 · E17 · 12 Sep 2024 · 2 hr 6 min

   S04E17 - Wild Children (Explicit)

   Jeb and Blake go into the jungles of California and France in search of WILD CHILDREN! This episode of ISO contains a lot of disturbing content and our commentary is laced with expletives, hence the Explicit tag. Tarzan is raised by a fictional ape species known as The Mangani The story of Mowgli is LOOOOSELY based on the real-life person Dina Sanichar . Frequently referenced ERB Zine article Ian Jackson obituary News coverage of David as adult (BBC) 2021 update on David 1985 story about search for "wild children" (and Sham Dev/Shamdeo) Christopher Hitchens on Mother Theresa Japanese…

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   S4 · E16 · 25 Aug 2024 · 2 hr 30 min

   S04E16 - Vincent van Gogh

   How could Vincent have been a creative genius - yet also "insane?" Jeb and Blake take a look at Nimoy's very personal thoughts about this question. This episode deals with the topic of self-harm and suicide. If you're struggling with thoughts of self harm, please get help immediately. You can reach trained and empathetic counselors (in the USA) by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-TALK. We care about our listeners and want you to be around for many years to enjoy life - and our work. Links for Show Notes: Nimoy's play VINCENT via Archive 81 Words - This American Life on the DSM The Book of Kells…

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   S4 · E14 · 30 Jun 2024 · 2 hr

   S04E14 - San Andreas Fault [EXPLICIT]

   Jeb and Blake are joined by Sharon Hill to get shook by the San Andreas Fault ! Understanding the Richter Scale (logarithmic) Link (Netflix) to Earthstorm docu series YT video clip featuring geologist Dr. Kerry Sieh Classic Budweiser commercial from the 70s The Salton Sea Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Nuclear activist Ray Vrana Peter Gros of Wild Kingdom San Andreas movie with The Rock (Amz affiliate link) Cover to guide for SF geological tour: Dr. Tim Hall - One of the founders of the San Andreas Fault Trail i n 1977. Featured in 2011 documentary available on YT. Dr. Kerry Sieh The very sexy…

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   S4 · E13 · 18 Jun 2024 · 2 hr 32 min

   S04E03 - The Dark Star

   In order to understand In Search Of… The Dark Star , Jeb and Blake will first need to get Sirius; Sirius-B , that is! Links from this episode: Siris (A part of the Canis Major constellation) Jeb discussed a couple of evocative artworks: Appeal to the Great Spirit (Dallin) End of the Trail (Fraser) North African musket (Moukahla) Colonial Williamsburg Hoop Rolling Jacquard Loom Punched Cards technology The Hans Guggenheim art project Isaac Koi UFO archives The Tribal Eye BBC documentary series (YouTube) Regarding Temple, Puhairich, Young, and The Nine The Sirius Mystery by Robert Temple…

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   S3 · E12 · 29 May 2024 · 2 hr 27 min

   S04E12 - Ten Commandments (Explicit)

   Blake and Jeb look for the real location of Mt. Sinai, where Moses was supposed to have received the Ten Commandments from God.

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   S4 · E10 · 2 May 2024 · 2 hr 38 min

   S04E11 - In Search of D. B. Cooper

   Jeb and Blake extinguish our cigarettes, put our trays in the upright position, and head out the back of the plane in search of the elusive skyjacker known as D. B. Cooper. Nimoy Fashion Alert - dimly lit corporate office edition. D. B. Cooper - Wikipedia The Pursuit of D. B. Cooper (Movie) - if you buy it on Amazon we get a few pennies. Recent Netflix series on D. B. Cooper Blake's friend Rick Ollerman offered some opinions on vintage round parachutes. Later we meet Nimoy outside where you can make out more of his ensemble. Of course this is an episode about D. B. Cooper - who for Jeb and…

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    S4 · E10 · 29 Mar 2024 · 2 hr 15 min

    S04E10 - Pompeii (Explicit)

    Jeb and Blake join Leonard Nimoy's search for Pompeii! (Well - is it really about finding Pompeii? Or is it about finding a possibly Christian cross in Pompeii? Tune in and find out!) Links: Depictions of the crucifixion in Medieval Art People debating the cross at Pompeii Christian graffiti at Pompeii House of the Faun - Pompeii About that "lost Legion" thing Discovery and rediscovery of Pompeii Giuseppe Fiorelli Terentius Neo Lupinar Villa of Mysteries Dinosyian Mysteries Greco-Roman Mysteries Thyrsus Nimoy Fashion Alert! Hey - it's NOT a Jumpsuit. We complain but there really is WAY too…