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The Age of TransitionsThe Prince of Darkness and the Self-Righteous OnesAaron and Chuck discuss the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Later in the show, Aaron attempts to make sense of our senseless reality. Topics include: continuing on in the face of adversity, death of Ozzy Osbourne, Back to the Beginning, off of meds, charity event, Black Sabbath, solo career, heavy metal, darkness, trademark sound, identity, Lemmy, Parkinsons, Ozzfest, freak sideshow acts, rock bottom, Suicide Solution, art, fiction accurate portrayals of evil, Running Man movie, free speech, propaganda, Epstein, Big Data, using social media for social experimentation, analytics, narrative crafting, Strong Man is disposable, true powers that be, right w...2025-07-2857 minThe Age of TransitionsUntold QAnon Origins part 2 with guest YAaron welcomes back Y as his guest to talk more about his Untold QAnon Origins article series. Here, they pick up with Julian Assange and Wikileaks. Topics include: Wikileaks, Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, The Family cult, Great White Brotherhood, QAnon, White Hats, Australia, arrest for hacking, online message boards, helping Russia hack the election, Gucifer, early Suburbia Australian ISP, IQ dot org, shopping Wikileaks concept, Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers, counterculture, tech culture, Anonymous, hacktivism, art activism, Cicada 3301, ARG, MAGA, Trust the Plan, memes, Chaos Magic, internet as a medium, interactive media, WWG1WGA, networks, New A...2025-07-171h 00The Age of TransitionsEbbing, Flowing, Still GoingAaron takes the opportunity to do a bit of brainstorming and reflection on media production. We live in a time of flux, and all we can do is keep moving within the raging current. One can stay afloat by simply realizing the reality of the situation, and not merely being washed away. Topics include: Candid Truth, being invited onto shows, Revolve book, being around for years, ebb and flow of popularity, drop off of female audience for Ochelli Effect, Skype as an original online broadcasting tool, Discord, herbivorizing predators video debate, bioengineering, content farm, time to create c...2025-04-2155 minThe Age of TransitionsRobin Unger guest, Carroll Quigley Evolution of CivilizationsRobin Unger comes on to talk with Aaron about Carroll Quigley. Infamous in the world of conspiracy culture, some of his best work continues to go mostly unnoticed. His book, The Evolution of Civilizations, is looked at here. Topics include: Canada, Carroll Quigley, Evolution of Civilizations, Historical Analysis, Tragedy and Hope, Cecil Rhodes, Council on Foreign Relations, foreign policy think tanks, Georgetown University, Bill Clinton, right wing conspiracy culture, John Birch Society, Alan Watt, Anglo-American Establishment, scientific method applied to history, social sciences, Anna’s Archive, Weapon Systems and Political Stability, unfinished manuscript, Classical Civilization, West...2025-04-151h 05
Legalise Freedom Dot ComLF123 Aaron Franz - Transhumanism: Man's Scientific Rise to GodhoodAaron Franz discusses his book Revolve: Man's Scientific Rise to Godhood.
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Artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, implantable chips, and life extension. These and many other technologies are being promoted as the way for humanity to become something radically different. The transhumanist movement claims that by applying such technologies to our biology, we will become post-human. But behind this techno-utopian vision lurk the spectres of eugenics, mind control, police state propaganda, the end of privacy, and maybe even the end of the human race itself.
A...2025-04-011h 25Legalise Freedom Dot ComLF123 Aaron Franz - Transhumanism: Man's Scientific Rise to GodhoodAaron Franz discusses his book Revolve: Man's Scientific Rise to Godhood.
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Artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, implantable chips, and life extension. These and many other technologies are being promoted as the way for humanity to become something radically different. The transhumanist movement claims that by applying such technologies to our biology, we will become post-human. But behind this techno-utopian vision lurk the spectres of eugenics, mind control, police state propaganda, the end of privacy, and maybe even the end of the human race itself.
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Nutrition & LifeAaron Straker on Carbs, Sleep, and Personalized Nutrition StrategiesWelcome back to another enlightening episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today we have a truly multifaceted guest—Aaron Straker. Aaron is a coach, podcaster, and founder of Straker Nutrition Company, with a unique background that spans American football, weightlifting, and software engineering.In this episode, we'll dive deep into Aaron's remarkable journey from a software engineer to a fitness and nutrition expert based in Asia, alongside his fiancé. We'll explore Aaron's philosophy of "contextually appropriate" foods and how the right carb choices can enhance athletic performance. From the critical role of sleep in fat loss to...2024-12-1742 minThe Age of TransitionsRobbie Martin guest, Fringe Places to Digital SpacesRobbie Martin returns to the show to talk a bit about the strange and ever-changing landscape of online media. Media Roots spread deep and sure, but new and evermore beguiling media outlets, personalities, and trends keep emerging at a breakneck pace. Robbie and Aaron do their best to make some kind of sense of it all here. Topics include: Media Roots, podcasting, Masonic history, alternative media, UFO community, monetization schemes, over saturation, Lex Friedman, Joe Rogan, copies of copies, old conspiracies and hoaxes have lasting power, far right extremism and mainstream convergence, family upheavals, mental health, MAGA, P...2024-01-281h 00The Age of TransitionsIke Warned Us, AoT#395Dwitght D. Eisenhower’s famous farewell address to the American people is played here. Aaron, Chuck and Jimmy give some commentary on it. Topics include: call in to the live show, AI, LLMs, microphone, URLs, X, Meta, Eisenhower farewell speech, MIC, technology, inventors vs massive grant funded labs, classic Republican, more cohesive public sentiment in the past, democracy, informed citizenry, upward mobility used to be possible, performance2023-08-171h 01The Age of TransitionsSam Aydlette interview, American Values, AoT#394Author, Sam Aydlette returns to the show to talk about his new book, “American Values.” Take a road trip deep into the undercurrent of the American psyche, and see what may emerge from the shadows. Topics include: Sam Aydlette author, writing, brevity, blurring lines between metaphor and reality, Stratosphere casino and hotel, Las Vegas, Big League Chew, Curt Schilling, coming to terms about dangers in world, perception vs reality of Iraq war, admitting when you are wrong, road trip narrative, synchronicity, media talking points, intelligence community, connecting with readers2023-08-0959 minThe Age of TransitionsThe New Old Guys In TownAs technological capacity keeps building we are being reminded of the many new possible threats to national security. Where is this all leading and who is profiting? Topics include: global tension, Cold War 2.0 term, American foreign policy, Eric Schmidt, Silicon Valley becoming new MIC, DIU, profiting off of government contracts, Doug Beck DIU director fomerly Apple executive, emerging technology, new arms race, defense budget, Ike MIC speech, Ellul, technique requires funded big laboratories, cyber version of 9/11, reactionary media a problem, possibility of homegrown open source tech, communication breakdown, idolotry, STEM vs the humanities, college attendance down, online i...2023-08-021h 00The Age of TransitionsTalking Shop with Chuck and Chris GravesChuck, Chris Graves and Aaron discuss podcast production, and news at the Ochelli Radio Network. This gig isn’t as economical as it once was, and it isn’t even the gig economy, or is it? We may have missed that when it happened. Topics include: Ochelli Radio Network, broken microphone, using the knobs, audio equipment, dollar store microphone, Disney video game microphone, promo products made in Asian countries, polka dot design idea, new Uncle IG videos, new shows coming to network, Chris Graves, guests charging appearance fees, Stuttering John, Sgt Slaughter, RFK Jr speaking fee, Dallas JFK c...2023-07-271h 00The Age of TransitionsPodcasts EXPOSED, AoT#391The facts have been thoroughly checked, and podcasting has been exposed. Learn the real truth here on this show, and not on any other shows. This show isn’t a podcast, it is an expose of podcasts. topics include: internet could change, semiconductor manufacturing, Taiwan, TSMC, US military buildup in South China Sea, 2024 election, desire to use US military against Mexican drug cartels, defense budget, technology at center of global conflict, possible new hardware for computing, training AI, possibility of incredibly boring future optimized by AI and surveillance tech, group psychology, Soros replica son, celebrities with fertility iss...2023-07-1258 minThe Age of TransitionsEternal Life Right Around the CornerZardoz was a cool vision of the future. Let’s do that one. Topics include: transhumanism, technology, continuum of the present, life extension, basic healthcare incredibly difficult to attain, dominant minority beneficiaries of high tech healthcare, cost of living, artificial meat, Zuckerberg and Musk cage fight, Wagner Group head run out of Russia, Myanmar, cobalt, Saudi Arabia purchase of pro sports, Chinese entertainment approval, attention as an asset, extreme tedium of AI training, Wizard of Oz2023-07-0758 minThe Age of TransitionsSplitting the AtomizedYou can fool most of the people all the time. That’s it. Topics include: Ochelli Radio Network swag bags, camping in Sequoia National Forest, power of nature, natural and artificial worlds, transience of life, metaphysics, matter and energy, void, subjective life, creation coming to life, echo chambers, atomized society, digital life, Cult 45, ease of conning masses, conscious vs subconscious, autonomous wheel, computers, algorithms, machine learning systems, dread of future, remixing remaking and rehashing everything, physical and virtual immortality, psychedelic world, alchemy, possibility of authoritarian government, political order2023-06-221h 00The Age of TransitionsAbundantly Clear, AoT#388The Venus Project might bring an abundance of something, but first let’s talk politics. Topics include: Neuralink, competing with AI, brain implants, transhumanism, F35 spare parts missing, MIC, Red Team complains about government spending except for defense budget, politics don’t make sense, drone simulation kill operator, out of context, AGI a smokescreen, Peter Diamandis, techno utopian stance harder to promote today, Zeitgeist Movement, Venus Project, abundance nonsense, creativity allows you to realize there are other approaches, depression, infinite possibility, philosophy of society, optimism, life extension, food preservatives, oil, scary Democrats, politics of division, media2023-06-081h 00The Age of TransitionsAI Gold RushRed Pilling ourselves to the point where Social Security numbers are mere zeros and ones for us to bullet time jump through. Topics include: Ochelli Radio Network donation swag, big things happening right now, LLMs, deep fakes, AI generated imagery, motion pictures, legislation to halt AI development, Promethean Fire, Social Security numbers, identification, AGI, Ellul, the system molds us, mass man, mass confusion, ubiquitous propaganda and misinformation, social media, internet of the past, AI Gold Rush, gold symbolism, metaphor equal to or greater than reality, Stewart Rhodes and other false prophets2023-05-3059 minThe Age of TransitionsParticle Ion Interview, AI Art Just the StartParticle Ion was Aaron’s collaborator on the TransAlchemy blog/website. It has been over a decade since then, but some of the topics discussed on TA are only just now becoming big news stories. Topics include: TransAlchemy, making videos, Singularity Summit 2009, Ai art, Midjourney, intellectual property, ChatGPT, LLMs, writer’s strike, actors, deep fakes, Ai generated movies, music, impossible to trust imagery now, internet, metaverse, VR headsets, virtual reality, transhumanism, social media, Twitter, Elon Musk, AGI vs narrow Ai, machine learning, intelligence, consciousness, scientific method, software, AI writing code, hacking, intangibles, occult side of tech, existential threa2023-05-1159 minThe Age of TransitionsThe Philosopher's TheoryThe practice of science requires philosophical impetus. Every meaningful action we take is predicated by an idea. This is how the intangible alters the physical. topics include: science, alchemy, scientific theories, ideas, mysticism, Great Work, Philosopher's Stone, Tucker Carlson2023-05-031h 00
Uncle (the podcast)Save A Horse Eat Some ShrimpThe world famous ride a horse/win free shrimp deal is back on again, only at participating Big Jerald Sander’s All You Can Eat Shrimp and BBQ Buffets. Topics include: more microphones, calls, football players, Big Jerald Sanders, Landers, wrestlers, Sgt Slaughter, Twitter, Nuremberg Trials Franz, Spider Man, free shrimp for riding a horse, Giant Rock, from blue to red, call investigation, Jake the Snake, Damian the snake2023-04-2654 minThe Age of TransitionsA Machine's WorldLiving in a machine’s world makes an obsolete man out of all of us. Topics include: Columbus 9/11 Truth Group, truthing, film fest, Wind Storm 08, drive to California, Google Video views, interview requests, The Obsolete Man, burning DVDs, computer programming languages, Tandy, early PCs, Windows OS, knowledge limited to using app interfaces, machine world, Battlestar Galactica, training algorithmic systems, AI bias, Elon Musk, internet troll ethos, 3D printing, sculpture, 3D modeling, Fusion 360, art, JFK, martial law for freedom, military dictatorship, Smedley Butler2023-04-261h 00The Age of TransitionsVanessa Walilko interview, Personal PansVanessa Walilko is the host of the Personal Pans podcast, and guest on this episode of The Age of Transitions. No one ever said that arcane matters had to be dark and scary, so come join us by listening to our brief conversation. Topics include: Personal Pans podcast, Pans Paracon, nerd communities, Book It, fundamentalist religion, belief systems, occult info online, metaphysical and physical realities, intelligent design, mathematics and measurements, thoughts, consciousness, missionary work rejected by South American indigenous community, ancient mysteries, paranormal, media literacy2023-04-1157 min
The Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantMarket-Aware Amazon Advertising With Franz JordanFranz Jordan is the General Manager and Vice President of Perpetua, a SaaS platform that helps brands, media agencies, and Amazon sellers improve ad performance through AI-powered automation. He has nearly 10 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the Amazon, eCommerce, and market intelligence spaces. Before Perpetua, Franz was the Co-founder and CEO of Sellics, the premier provider of AI-powered B2B SaaS solutions that Perpetua acquired. In this episode… Advertising is becoming increasingly complex as platforms seek to drive revenue by increasing ad volume and value. With so many factors influencing ROAS and sales, ho...2023-04-0646 minThe Age of TransitionsBing Grabs Our AttentionYou will use Bing, and you will like it. Topics include: Bing on Skype, ChatGPT, LLM, artificial intelligence, attention economy, analytics, possibility of alien mothership, Nibiru, Bill Gates, cobalt mining, Trump indictment, Jan 6, Jimmy’s grocery store story, mail getting lost2023-04-041h 00The Age of TransitionsThe ChatGPT Magna CartaA new Magna Carta for a new day is being written in digital code. Topics include: t-shirts and hats, sovereign citizens, Magna Carta, Thanatos, apocalypse, social media, generative AI, Ben Goertzel, machine replacing man2023-03-291h 02The Age of TransitionsPrivate Sector Reporting For DutyThe Pentagon hopes to bolster its tech prowess by partnering with a faltering private sector. Topics include: JADC2, DoD, AI, cybersecurity, digital warfare, new Cold War, Iraq War, lies, Post-Truth, Oath Keepers, Jan 62023-03-2356 minThe Age of TransitionsBioComputers Coming Your WayBiological computers can play pong. Topics include: Ochelli Radio Network back up, Everything Everywhere All At Once, schizophrenia, nothing matters, biological computers, Battlestar Galactica, Dr Who, creative projects2023-03-1655 minThe Age of TransitionsCrazy For TechnologyThe rug of society has been folded over on itself and now its many and varied fringes are on top of each other making quite a mess. Topics include: transhumanists are fringe group, emerging tech now in the news, chatbot stories about machine consciousness, Dilbert, AI, Nick Bostrom racist email, Extropians, eugenics, evangelical reactionary takes on tech2023-03-0159 minThe Age of TransitionsWhen Eric Schmidt Says I Told You SoGood for nothing but predicting an all too predictable future. Topics include: letting people down, staying offline, Eric Schmidt, DOD, technology, motorcycles playing loud music, Rocky movies, Survivor, JFK assassination, Richard Belzer, crime and traumatic TV series, Infowars Junior, establishment MIC moves slow, future cyber terror event, digitized economy, propaganda, China will be blamed, legislation to speed up military spending in Silicon Valley, cyber security2023-02-211h 00The Age of TransitionsPhilosophy Behind SciencePondering some of the philosophical and esoteric aspects of artificial intelligence. Topics include: advertising on Ochelli Radio Network, not being online, impossible to keep up, technological progress, automation, genetics history tied to eugenics, general public leery of science, cults, secret societies, AI systems, black holes, mysticism, religion vs science, philosophy, no absolutes, quantum theory, alchemy, artistic process, consciousness, creative power, godhood, AGI or narrow AI, Buddha at peace2023-02-1458 min
Aarons WeltFranz Liszt: Consolation Nr.4 in Des-Dur, gespielt auf einem Bösendorfer FlügelIch spiele von Franz Liszt die vierte Consolation. Consolation ist ein französisches Wort und bedeutet übersetzt Heilung. Das hier verwendete Instrument ist ein Bösendorfer Imperial Flügel, welche eine Länge von 2,90 m hat. Besonders zu erwähnen sind bei diesem Klavier die Bässe, achtet mal darauf, wenn ihr dieses Stück hört.2023-01-3104 minThe Age of TransitionsUncle the GuestUncle becomes the guest on this episode of The Age of Transitions. Topics include: healthy skepticism, democratization of propaganda, online platforms, martyrs, virtual worlds as sustainable solutions, reversing ecocide with technology, petroleum based products, automation, Uncle guest appearance, brains, Thursday dating app, early internet, profiles to do everything, scams, social media identity imposters, copyright law to protect personal identity, Ochelli card deck2023-01-3159 minThe Age of TransitionsThe Automated SocietyAn automated society is now emerging. Topics include: busy schedule, important news, social media wasteland, divided population, owners in society, coming economic reckoning, automation, AI generated imagery, ChatGPT, technique, super intelligence, AGI, gaming the system, Game Theory, amassing wealth, quantum computing, virtual world to continue the status quo, pretense, engagement and attention, freedom from consciousness, nihilism, feigned opposition, V For Vendetta, Wachowskis, The Matrix, Truth Movement, Trump, Covid lab leak hypothesis, projection, Kamala Harris, deeds not words, philosophy, Aaron Rodgers and Ayn Rand2023-01-2658 min
In Defense of SkaIn Defense of Ska Ep 102: Franz Nicolay (The Hold Steady, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Guignol, Someone Should Pay For Your Pain)World/Inferno Friendship Society was not a ska band. However, their punk cabaret sound was similar in spirit and they played with a fair amount of ska bands. They even toured with Blue Meanies and The Independents. Accordion/Keyboardist Franz Nicolay WAS a ska fan. When he moved to New York in the 90s, he saw many brilliant ska shows at The Wetlands. Later when joined indie rock group The Hold Steady, and continued to love the music wholeheartedly.Today, we talk to punk rock's number-one accordionist, Franz Nicolay. He explains why he once sent In Defense...2022-12-281h 29The Age of TransitionsThe Age of Transitions is NowSo many of the things that have been discussed on this show over the years are now coming to be. The future is now. Topics include: automation, robot warehouse pickers, Amazon, Washington Post, MIC, tech industry, normalization, drone delivery, machine learning, AI writing, AI art, Emo, dark warehouse, US and China tensions, microchip factories, PR, artificial wombs, genetic engineering, changing attitudes, deepfakes, perception of reality, nature of technique, mental health crisis, wages going up now, strange contradictions in corporate job market, working remotely, layoffs, annoying debates, portions of the population being left behind, Trump NFTs2022-12-2859 minThe Age of TransitionsOur Reactionary WorldThe antics of Ye, the man we all love to hate, may be the playing out of a wide scale replay of the many and sordid misadventures of the alternative media. Topics include: Spaghetti Western Saloon, Joshua Tree area, making predictions, technologically advanced misinformation, democratization of media, celebrity available to all, social media, legacy media, game theory, Ye likes Hitler, ego, Andy Warhol, Andy Kaufman, fringe conspiracy material, far right extremism, reenactment of past of alternative media for mainstream, racism, fascism, easy to be fooled, George Costanza philosophy, no such thing as total lies, instant gratification, reactionary e...2022-12-1659 minThe Age of TransitionsThanksgiving As Harvest FeastThanksgiving is a harvest time festival with corollaries in past civilizations. Topics include: Thanksgiving holiday, turkey, meal, holiday myths, Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, pilgrims, symbolism of agriculture and cultivation, civilization, tribal life, harvest Winter and death, stones as foundation of work, Native Americans, reckoning time for American history, corn, Demeter and Persephone, Eleusinian Mysteries, seasons, nature, Classical Civilization, rise and fall of civilizations, comparative religion, general discontent part of larger alchemical process, destruction, shared experience, cooperation, China protests, global wave of nationalism2022-11-2958 min
The Ripple Effect PodcastThe Ripple Effect Podcast (Aaron Franz | Transhumanism: The Future of Man & Machine)Aaron Franz is the creator of the 2008 documentary on transhumanism called The Age of Transitions & author of Revolve: Man's Scientific Rise to Godhood. He is also the host of multiple shows, including The Age of Transitions podcast, Themes & Memes, and Uncle (the podcast).AARON FRANZWebsite: https://theageoftransitions.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranzimulationTHE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCASTWEBSITE: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comTeleGram: https://t.me/TREpodcastPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheRippleEffectPodcastPayPal: https://www.PayPal.com/paypalme/RvTheory6MERCH Store: http://www.TheRippleEffectPodcastMerch.comROKFIN: h...2021-12-241h 31
Wolverine ConfidentialHeadlines: Franz Wagner's NBA draft stockFranz Wagner is a potential top-10 NBA draft pick. Mike Smith is turning pro. ESPN's Todd McShay is high on Nico Collins as a draft prospect. Two football players enter transfer portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-04-0905 min
Themes and MemesThemes & Memes, bonus podcast clip 002, Influence OpsAdam and Aaron recorded a new episode of Themes & Memes in February. It is posted here as an exclusive to the Patreon bonus podcast feed. Tenet, state of entertainment media, Covid, Great Reset, Club of Rome, global tensions, US and China, ethics, technology, artificial intelligence, Elon Musk, lockdowns, changing economic system, online services, QAnon, micro-targeted influence operations, Post Truth World, propaganda, data, algorithms, mistrust of all media, privacy, Capitol siege, Alex Jones, Donald Trump rally, alternate reality games, fringe political groups, War on Terror, domestic terrorism, revolution, fringe mixed with mainstream, puppet masters, denouncing conspiracy mindset while u...2021-03-2302 minThemes and MemesTribute to Alan Watt After His Passing, Themes & Memes ep60Independent broadcasting legend, Alan Watt, died on March 4th, 2021. In this episode of Themes & Memes, Adam and Aaron remember Alan. A unique voice in the wilderness, his message resounded and permeated much further than most realize. topics include: Alan Watt, Cutting Through The Matrix, independent media, patriot radio, RBN, Jackie Patru, disinformation, new age, shortwave radio, internet shows, podcasts, alternative research, music, spiritual views, esoteric religion, callers, Andre Myspace page, Outlaw Journalism, Internet forums, Glen Kealey, Daily Stormer, Canada, sharing information for its own sake, first to talk about certain topics, transhumanism, eugenics, psychopathy, Thomas Sheridan, Jon R...2021-03-201h 06Wolverine ConfidentialHeadlines: Franz Wagner shines in win over IowaMichigan establishes a trophy game honoring the Big Ten's first Black football player. Michigan basketball has big goals. Franz Wagner delivers all-around performance. New baseball assistant Brandon Inge already has made an impact, and women's basketball suffers its most lopsided loss of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-2607 minThemes and MemesLife in Strange Times, Themes & Memes ep59Adam and Aaron talk about the strange current atmosphere during this global panemic. From the bizarre present, to the unknown future, there are serious changes and moves being made all around us. Some of the more obscure topics that few talked about before, are now becoming undeniably important. topics: strange times, Covid19, new normal, America 2.0, mandatory vaccines, police state, comparisons to 9/11, technology, Elon Musk, Neuralink, brain machine interfaces, NIH, CDC, artificial intelligence, big data, Joe Rogan, transhumanism, tracking chips, China’s Ai initiative, NSCAI, national security, surveillance, Bill Gates, disinformation online, Google, Amazon, meat shortage to veggie bur...2020-05-1949 minThemes and MemesTiger King review with guest Pearse Redmond, Themes & Memes ep58Pearse Redmond joins Themes & Memes as a return guest. The Covid19 quarantine classic, Tiger King documentary, is the topic of discussion. A variety of issues such as high control groups, media analysis, and politics are discussed on this different kind of review. topics include: Tiger King, Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, big cats, animal rights, tigers in captivity, true crime editing tactics, documentary, entertainment, media analysis, relatable characters, life on the edge, cults, high control groups, free labor, changing names, Bhagavan Antle, undue influence, devotion, Scientology, L Ron Hubbard, repression, Barbara Fisher, disadvantaged people, Rick Kirkham, Joe Exotic’s s...2020-04-211h 37
Profiles In EccentricityFranz Kafka: Neurotic ManiacThis week Matt treats the boys to the life of the famously strange author of The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka. Despondent in relationships and acutely tormented by his father, Kafka is an overly neurotic figure awaiting judgment.2020-04-162h 22Wolverine ConfidentialHeadlines: Franz Wagner helps Michigan reach new levelJay Smith is back at Michigan after 25 years. Franz Wagner has elevated his play, and so has Michigan. The baseball and softball teams have dipped after hot starts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-2505 min
Wolverine ConfidentialHeadlines: Franz Wagner helps Michigan reach new levelJay Smith is back at Michigan after 25 years. Franz Wagner has elevated his play, and so has Michigan. The baseball and softball teams have dipped after hot starts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2020-02-2505 min
A Call to Actions#3 | Cyborgs in Space [W/ Aaron Franz - The Age of Transitions]In this episode, we are joined with Aaron Franz, who is the host of the podcast, The Age of Transitions, and the author of the book, REVOLVE - Man's Scientific Rise to Godhood. He also is the filmmaker of the documentary, The Age of Transitions.
We discuss the shocking history of cybernetics and cyborg research and development – one being the idea of recreating man for space in the form of a cyborg.
NASA was interested in 1963. Elon Musk has created the brain implant company, Neuralink. What's next? Trump's Space Force launching cyborgs into space? All of this and...2020-02-201h 05
Porkins Policy Radio – Porkins Policy ReviewPPR Bonus Podcast episode 35 The end of the year with Aaron Franz
Aaron Franz joined me this month for the last episode of 2019. This is a shorter show but we cover a lot of ground. Aaron and I discussed our thoughts and opinions on 2019. Aaron also plugged Uncle’s annual New Years Revolution live show. We touched on topics as varied as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the anime classic Akira, Elon Musk’s diabolical Cyber Truck, Amazon’s plan for world domination, and what’s in store for the futuristic decade of 2020.
And in spite of my best efforts I stuck with tradition and released this well after we...2019-12-3000 minPorkins Policy ReviewPPR Bonus Podcast episode 35 The end of the year with Aaron Franz
Aaron Franz joined me this month for the last episode of 2019. This is a shorter show but we cover a lot of ground. Aaron and I discussed our thoughts and opinions on 2019. Aaron also plugged Uncle’s annual New Years Revolution live show. We touched on topics as varied as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the anime classic Akira, Elon Musk’s diabolical Cyber Truck, Amazon’s plan for world domination, and what’s in store for the futuristic decade of 2020.
And in spite of my best efforts I stuck with tradition and released this well after we...2019-12-3000 minThemes and MemesJoker movie review, Themes & Memes ep57Adam and Aaron return to do a review of Joker. This is a different sort of comic book movie to be sure. What sort of social commentary is this film trying to make? What esoteric themes are there? These questions and more are discussed on this episode of Themes & Memes. topics include: incels, domestic terrorism, comic book movies, Scorsese, Gotham City, social unrest, poverty, mental illness, anti hero, DC cinematic universe, Tim Burton Batman movie, Dark Knight, Robert De Niro, relationships with media, psychology, psychosis, rite of passage, becoming a man, depression, Wayne family, the Fool, ritual...2019-12-011h 00Themes and MemesNew Faces of Media In a Digital Age, Themes & Memes ep56Adam and Aaron return for a casual, but serious conversation about digital media, censorship, free speech, and many other overused and misunderstood terms. topics include: Themes & Memes continues, Alex Jones deplatformed on social media, censorship, fake news, Sandy Hook, lawsuits against Jones, election of Donald Trump, mainstream media, conspiracy ideas going mainstream, more extreme rhetoric gaining more publicity, alt right, alternative media, free speech, censorship, Facebook, YouTube, the Great Purge, social media giants as both public and private entities, Google owning the internet, monopolies, online world, digital media production and distribution, democratization of media, Netflix, military contracts, Ap...2019-01-0755 minThemes and MemesReady Player One movie review, Themes & Memes ep55Adam and Aaron review the recent Steven Spielberg film, Ready Player One. The past, present and future of virtual worlds are explored in depth in this book adaptation. What current, real world realities are present in this work of fiction? What occult "Easter eggs" have the filmmakers left for us to uncover? topics include: Steven Spielberg director, book adaptation, rights, licensing, special effects, virtual reality, Columbus OH, Easter egg, Steve Jobs, creation, video games, time, corporate gaming companies, MMO games, pop culture, nostalgia, nerds, trivia as knowledge, 80s films, movie magic, IOI like IGN, advertisements, Oasis, debtors pr...2018-07-161h 06Themes and MemesBlack Mirror Season 3 Live Show, Themes & Memes ep54Adam and Aaron record their first live show on Ochelli.com. They take the occasion to review season 3 of the Netflix series Black Mirror. topics include: live radio, Netflix, new distribution for entertainment, short films, media, technology, futurism, happy endings vs dark endings, Nosedive, social media, polite society, repressed emotions, sexual frustration, superficiality, social status, passive aggression, social networking, ulterior motives, epiphany, transcendence, analytics, denial, San Junipero, virtual reality, period piece, nostalgia, uploading consciousness, choices, Shut Up and Dance, phishing, blackmail, moral ambiguity, Men Against Fire, video games, super soldiers, dehumanizing the enemy, military involvement in video g...2018-04-131h 01Themes and MemesJim Carrey Drops The MaskAdam and Aaron weigh in on Jim Carrey's recent interviews which have baffled his fans the world over. Apparently there is no such thing as Jim Carrey at all. What might this mean? Has JC lost his mind, or is he onto something? topics include: identity, psychology, persona, Eastern religion, metaphysics, philosophy, Norm MacDonald, sexual alchemy, occult, Gnosticism, conspiracies, alternative research, truth, woke, E! network, Dionysus, world stage, masks, celebrity culture, prestige, creative freedom, artists, entertainment industry, performance art, manic depressive, depression, actors, feeling empty, fulfillment, ego, mainstream media, Hollywood small talk, cringe worthy, meditation, nothing is...2018-01-3151 minThemes and MemesSex, Scandals, and The Future of HollywoodOn this episode we return for a casual discussion on the Hollywood Sex Scandal, looking at the prominent narratives and what they could mean for the future of Hollywood and Pop Culture. We look at the issue from a number of different angles, highlighting the numerous ways in which this scandal is stoking outrage over questions of patriarchy, social justice and corruption, and the potential that exists for further polarisation and social breakdown. We also look at the symbolic ramifications that these revelations bring to light, particularly in relation to the betrayal of trust and th...2017-12-011h 02Themes and MemesBLADE RUNNER 2049 Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep51We return with a highly esoteric discussion on Blade Runner 2049, the 2017 sequel to Ridley Scott's cult-classic from 1982. Despite not doing well at the Box Office, this film succeeds in artfully suggesting a number of stories within one, and like the first film, leaves the audience feeling they have witnessed something profound. Set in the titular year in dystopian Los Angeles, the film follows the replicant LAPD officer 'K' as he uncovers hidden evidence that replicants are capable of reproducing autonomously. After being ordered by his superiors to investigate and destroy the evidence, K is led to believe th...2017-10-301h 42
The Mind Renewed with Julian CharlesTMR 184 : Aaron Franz & Uncle : Uncle (the Podcast)"Hello everyone it's Uncle what are you been thinking some"—UncleFor this fortnight's programme we are privileged to be joined by the co-hosts of Uncle (the podcast)—"the number one uncle-themed podcast online today"—namely, Uncle John and his nephew-in-law Aaron Franz.Would it be accurate to call Uncle (the podcast) a comedy show? Close, but not quite right. Perhaps it's more a podcast "happening"? Possibly, but still not quite satisfactory. Or maybe all such attempts at categorisation are doomed to failure. Perhaps Uncle (the Podcast) is just one of those things that you have to exp...2017-10-0657 minThemes and MemesBonus Podcast 001, Captain America Civil War & Much MoreThe very first Bonus Podcast episode of Themes & Memes is a review of Captain America Civil War. The review strays from the movie as Adam and Aaron talk at length about media, current antagonist politics, and The Age of Transitions. topics include: Captain America Civil War, bad movie year, shift in entertainment industry, Marvel, cinematic universe, TV and films converging, Disney, franchise films, Iron Man, Avengers,
Spider Man, comics, DoD Entertainment Liaison Offices, conspiracy themes, Hydra, current political climate, symbolism of Captain America character, individualism, John Birch Society, International Law, bureaucracy, global culture, Western Philosophy, political market tre...2017-09-1904 minThemes and MemesThe Circle Movie ReviewWhile widely panned, The Circle is a film that does a good job at presenting some very important ideas. Adam and Aaron talk about its commentary on corporate life, cults, sousveillance, and real life Silicon Valley tech giants. topics include: extra unpublished podcast episode, The Circle, Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, novel, popular fiction, Silicon Valley, work life balance, young urban professional, See Change, transparent, sousveillance, social ideals, corporate cults, total surveillance, privacy, secrets are lies, marketing, exploitation, critique of yuppie lifestyle, social climbing, networking, branding, lifestyle marketing, work campus, brand loyalty, technology as revolutionary change agent, Mercer, c...2017-09-121h 00Themes and MemesPodcast Update, Themes & Memes Ep49After an extended hiatus, we return to give an update on the podcast; talking about what has been going on behind the scenes, and giving listeners a glimpse of what to expect from future shows. We start out by discussing changes and distractions in our personal lives, before mentioning some of the films and TV shows that have caught our attention recently, including the 2006 B-Movie Southland Tales and the 2017 Tech-Thriller The Circle. We also touch on the apparent lack of worthwhile films coming out at the Box Office; looking at whether digital streaming services have now superseded the...2017-06-1654 minThemes and MemesTHEY LIVE Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep48On this episode, we return to the 'conspiracy classic' genre in looking at the 1989 Sci-Fi B-movie 'They Live' by John Carpenter. The film introduces 'John Nada', a drifter working manual labour in LA, as he stumbles across a special pair of sunglasses which allow him to see a very different version of reality than the 'American Dream' he is accustomed to. As it is ultimately revealed that humanity's perceptions are being controlled by a camouflaged alien race; Nada tries to convince those around him of the truth, thus alerting the aliens to his existence. Despite being...2017-02-1956 minThemes and MemesNetwork Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep45Another conspiracy classic movie review comes to the Themes and Memes podcast. Network has been quoted endlessly throughout conspiracy culture, and with good reason. This review fits right into the past few podcast episodes which have focussed on television news, and mass media in general. Topics discussed include: antiestablishment film, conspiracy, nightly news, Howard Beale, sensationalism, exploitation, media, radical political movements, dehumanization, too much dialogue, truth, similarities to Nightcrawler, decor, lighting, speeches, commerce, Jordan Maxwell, David Icke, religious awakenings, waking up the same as being born again, religion, dogma, integrity, medium effects the messenger, mass appeal, Alex, Jo...2016-12-311h 13Themes and MemesNightcrawling in The Alt-Media, Themes & Memes Ep45On this episode, we return to the film Nightcrawler; looking at how social tensions are fostered by false or misleading media narratives, and how alternative media networks are now playing the mainstream outrage game to their own ends. In the film, the fictional KWLA-6 news station actively targets white, upper-middle class audiences by selectively running stories about affluent demographics being threatened by urban criminals, so that the station can promote an ongoing narrative of fear and victimhood. We look at how the Alt-Media and the Alt-Right are now exploiting these methods, by dispensing with integrity and championing sens...2016-12-041h 03Themes and MemesNIGHTCRAWLER Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep44On this episode, we review the 2014 thriller Nightcrawler, Directed by Dan Gilroy and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows enterprising psychopath Lou as he scouts the nocturnal underbelly of Los Angeles looking for opportunity. After being inspired to become a 'Stringer'; filming urban drama for local news stations, Lou's talent for exploiting tragedy garners him fame and fortune on the LA morning news circuit. But without empathy or conscience to temper his ambitions, he soon crosses the line between neutral observer and active participant. We discuss the portrayal of psychopathy and how this personality type is perfectly...2016-11-271h 11Themes and MemesThe Alt-Right Trumps the Establishment, Themes & Memes Ep43We continue discussing the 2016 US Presidential Election, reviewing the landslide victory by Donald Trump and what this astonishing development means for both mainstream and alternative culture. We start by looking at the question of how this happened. From the FBI to Wikileaks to a bizarre revelation about occult rituals at the 11th hour; Clinton's campaign was dogged by scandal and controversy that vindicated Trump's anti-establishment platform on the final mile. And did the Democratic establishment further provoke the upset by publicly denigrating Trump supporters and brashly claiming victory before the polls had even opened? As the dust set...2016-11-101h 04Themes and MemesTruth or Trump? Themes & Memes Ep42On this special episode, we deconstruct the 2016 US Presidential Race between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, focusing on the social phenomenon of broad-based Trump support within alternative and conservative demographics. Rather than a partisan assessment of the candidates themselves, we look at Pro-Trump sentiment in the Alt-Media as a result of social disintegration in the wider ‘Truth Movement’, where the failed ambition of 9/11 Truth and Anti-Establishment groups has given birth to the rise of the ‘Alt-Right’ and White-Identity Politics. We discuss the study of popular narratives and internet memes by the DoD, looking at how opinion and...2016-11-011h 32Themes and MemesTHE EXORCIST Movie Review with Thomas Sheridan, Themes & Memes Ep41On this instalment, we welcome artist and author Thomas Sheridan from thomassheridanarts.com to discuss the 1973 classic-horror film The Exorcist. The film introduces Washington D.C Actress 'Chris MacNeil' as her 12 year old daughter 'Regan' begins to exhibit increasingly disturbed behaviour. Despite a number of tests and treatments, Regan's condition continues to deteriorate amidst a series of shocking paranormal events. After the medical establishment concedes defeat, it is deemed that a metaphysical approach may be the only option left, and so Chris consults the local Jesuit order to exorcise the demon. We discuss the historical relevance...2016-10-211h 09Themes and MemesNOW YOU SEE ME 2 Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep40On this installment, we return to one of our very first reviews by looking at its 2016 sequel Now You See Me 2, directed by John M. Chu. The film picks up a year after the Four Horsemen's introduction to the world, where they lay in hiding and await further instruction from 'The Eye'; the mysterious secret society they had previously been inducted into. After finally being prompted to orchestrate another public spectacle, the show is hijacked by a hacker who exposes the Horsemen and blackmails them into stealing a secret surveillance device. But as the Horsemen work to turn...2016-10-061h 11Themes and MemesTHE EAST Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep39On this episode, we look at the 2013 Indie Spy Drama, The East Directed by Zal Batmanglij. The film follows corporate intelligence operative 'Jane' (played by co-writer Brit Marling) as she is tasked with infiltrating a radical anarchist cell who have been attacking high profile industrialists in retaliation for their corporate crimes. Calling themselves 'The East', the group operates on an 'eye for an eye' strategy, targeting high level corporate executives with specific acts of violence to mirror the suffering of their victims. After forging her cover identity and blending into the nomadic underground of anarchist drifters, 'Sa...2016-09-231h 24Themes and MemesEXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP Documentary Review, Themes & Memes Ep38This month, we take a change in direction from previous episodes in reviewing the 2010 documentary film 'Exit Through The Gift Shop', which chronicles the misadventures of UK street-artist 'Banksy'. Both serious and satirical, the film follows eccentric cameraman Thierry Guetta as he haphazardly makes inroads into the underground street-art scene, eventually taking on the role of Banksy's Documentarian and Personal Assistant. After a high-profile U.S exhibition brings him overnight fame and fortune, Banksy instructs Thierry to start compiling his documentary footage so that the real story behind the media sensation can be told; though he soon lear...2016-09-091h 33Themes and Memes'Imperium' Movie Review with Jay Dyer, Themes & Memes Ep37On this episode, we welcome special guest Jay Dyer from Jay's Analysis to discuss the 2016 crime-drama Imperium. After gaining intelligence on radical Neo-Nazi groups, FBI Agent 'Nate' is tasked with infiltrating the heart of the White Supremacist movement to investigate a suspected terror plot. Once embedded into the highest levels of the network though, he eventually learns that there are no credible threats of terror, and is thus encouraged by his superiors to both inspire and facilitate one himself. We look the the parallels between the fictional story being told in the film, and the re...2016-08-311h 30Themes and MemesStranger Things TV Review with Pearse Redmond, Themes & Memes Ep36On this episode, we welcome special guest Pearse Redmond from Porkins Policy Review to discuss the new Netflix Original series, Stranger Things. Comprising one season of eight episodes thus far, the show is one of many recent productions that are made exclusive to on-demand platforms, and has fast become a sentimental sensation among its thirty-something target audience; thanks to its pastiche of 80's pop culture references and nostalgic plot devices. We start by establishing the beginnings of the story, where strange events begin to unfold in 1980's small town America. Set against the backdrop of a se...2016-08-251h 09Themes and MemesThe Wicker Man & The Strategy of Tension Part 2, Themes & Memes Ep35We return to the film 'The Wicker Man', looking at themes of manipulation, ritual drama, and staged provocation, before transposing these concepts onto the current metapolitical climate as we see it. We explore the idea of 'the willing fool' archetype being incited by 'crisis actors' to role-play in dramatic and provocative theatre, from 'terror attacks' to reactionary meme wars; looking at how this alchemical concept of the meta-theatre is being used to advance a strategy of tension. We also look at the conflict between the left and right archetypes in sociopolitical trends, and how different demographics are being l...2016-07-1958 minThemes and MemesThe Wicker Man Movie Review Part 1, Themes & Memes Ep34On this episode, we continue looking at themes of occult ritual and esoteric psychodrama via the 1973 mystery/horror film 'The Wicker Man'. Another 'conspiracy-classic', the film follows a Scottish Highlands Police Officer who travels to a remote island community after being tipped off about a missing schoolgirl. After encountering the Heathen rites and traditions of the townsfolk, he eventually deduces that a ritual sacrifice to the Pagan gods is being planned, thus inciting him to infiltrate the ceremony. We discuss the arcane arts of manipulation and subterfuge, the 'Willing Fool' archetype, and the myopic misunderstandings of the Christian in...2016-07-161h 19Themes and MemesEyes Wide Shut Movie Review Part 2, Themes & Memes Ep33As promised, we return in our 33rd episode to look further at the deeper meanings of Stanley Kubrick's conspiratorial magnum opus 'Eyes Wide Shut'. We discuss the esoteric initiation of Dr Bill Harford into the world of hidden forces that shape his reality, and his ignorance of the occult principals that are guiding his journey. Delving deeper into the artful deception of the mystery tradition, we examine how both protagonist and audience are willingly fooled into a base interpretation of esoteric truth, and how these themes of occult signalling are incorporated into Kubrick's other works. Finally, we look at the untime...2016-07-041h 04Themes and MemesEyes Wide Shut Movie Review Part 1, Themes & Memes Ep32In our 32nd episode of Themes & Memes, we take a look at the conspiracy-cult-classic 'Eyes Wide Shut', by Stanley Kubrick. Neither the high praise or ongoing deconstruction of this film within conspiracy culture are unwarranted, as the film blends edgy social critique with a highly esoteric storyline; using sexual tension to reveal the existence of a powerful and arcane secret order. We start by outlining the exoteric journey of protagonist Dr Bill Harford, before discussing the esoteric initiation that both him and the willing audience are manoeuvred through via symbolism and suggestion. Be sure to stay tuned, as in our nex...2016-07-011h 17Themes and MemesMoney Monster Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep31On this episode, we return to the theme of financial corruption and public indignation via the 2016 siege-drama; 'Money Monster'. Directed by Jodie Foster and starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts; the film follows a financial-affairs based TV crew on Wall Street as a disgruntled investor storms the set and holds them hostage on live TV. Angry and demanding answers over the disingenuous financial advice he has been given, we examine the increasingly predominant themes of anti-Wall St sentiment, popular indignation toward the system, and the theatre of reactionary politics around socioeconomic issues. We also look at the Hollywood A-Listers involv...2016-06-251h 01Themes and MemesCreative Control Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep30On this instalment of Themes & Memes, we return to the subject of converging technologies via the 2015 indie film 'Creative Control'. Directed by Benjamin Dickinson and distributed by Amazon Films, the film casts Dickinson himself as 'David', a hip, NYC based advertising executive tasked with marketing 'Augmenta' glasses; the latest in augmented reality technology. After being given a pair to test out, we follow David's descent into the hedonism of the NYC Hipster scene, as he pursues an affair and drifts further into distractions and escapism. Topics Discussed Include: Creative Control, Google Glasses, Augmented Reality, Amazon Films, Benjamin Dic...2016-05-3146 minThemes and MemesTalladega Nights Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep29On this episode, we take a serious look at a ridiculous film in
'Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' from 2006. Being the
second instalment in Will Ferrell's 'Mediocre American Male'
film trilogy, we deconstruct the ways in which this sub-genre
of comedy mocks conservative American culture, most especially
the presidency of George W. Bush and the mainstream conservative
value system. We also look at the 'Sabido Method' of
transposing social norms through screenplay, along with other
tricks of stagecraft such as the use of comedic extremes, real-word
references, and self-satirical product placement.
Topics discussed include: Tall...2016-05-0251 minThemes and MemesThe X-Files Season 10 Review with Special Guest Tom Secker, Themes & Memes Ep28On this episode, we are joined by our good friend Tom Secker of Spyculture.com to review the 2016 reboot of the 90's cult-classic; 'The X-Files'. After being reunited with Mulder and Scully, we are thrown headlong into a grand global conspiracy, involving everything from UFO's and lizard-men, to magic mushrooms and martial law. Given that this latest season is obviously designed to reflect modern conspiracy culture, we examine the relevant themes within all 6 episodes, before asking the most important question. Why?
Topics discussed include: X-Files, Mulder, Scully, UFO's, Aliens, Roswell, Changes to the Narrative, 9/11 Truth, False Flag Ter...2016-04-221h 32Themes and MemesThemes & Memes Ep27, Steve Jobs Movie ReviewOn this episode; we look back at the life and legacy of Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs, via the 2015 biopic of the same name. The film constitutes three major acts, each focusing on a major product release through 1984-1997. In addition to being given a backstage look at the personal computing revolution, we are also familiarised with the character himself. With his unique background and unrelenting personality; we examine how Jobs' drive and ambition helped shape the information age, and the things he sacrificed in doing so.
Topics discussed include: Apple, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, NeXT, Pixar...2016-02-291h 11Themes and MemesThemes & Memes Ep26 - The Big Short Movie ReviewOn this episode, we cover the 2015 Biographical Comedy/Drama 'The Big Short'. The film chronicles the lives and experiences of several key stock traders on Wall Street during the 2008 financial crash. Like numerous other films and documentaries on this particular subject; the film provides audiences with a humorous and hallowing insight into 'Wall St culture' and the events leading up to the crash, whilst inciting a strong sense of outrage and indignation over the injustices perpetrated upon the general public - both then and now.
Topics discussed include: Academy Awards, Promotion, True Story, Biopic Drama, Ens...2016-01-311h 02
Hoax Busters Call: Conspiracy or just Theory?John Adams Afternoon Commute w/ Aaron Franz,Jan8,2016John and myself (Chris) have another excellent discussion with returning guest, Aaron Franz (http://theageoftransitions.com). We go into Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in Our Time written by Carroll Quigley, and touch upon occult themes popular music....hoaxbusterscall.com2016-01-0800 min
Themes and MemesThe Doors movie review, Themes & Memes ep25The Doors film from 1991 is a very important film. Here, Adam and Aaron point out its significance as they give the movie another look decades after its release.
topics include: biopics, Jim Morrison, Oliver Stone, 1960s, generations, culture creation, Dave McGowan, Laurel Canyon, military intelligence, self destructive behavior, biographies, occult, ceremony, stage, theater, Dionysus, Dionysian Cult, God of the Vine, alcoholism, sexual promiscuity, shaman, solar god, drugs, acid, Kurt Cobain, Ray Manzarek, change, making the myths, Aldous Huxley, Doors of Perception, William Blake, blood ritual, witch, Whisky A Go Go, Sunset Strip, cults, Los Angeles, Transcendental Meditation, H...2015-12-3055 min
Themes and MemesThemes and Memes Ep 24 - The Martian movie review, and a deeper look at NASA's involvement in the entertainment industryAdam and Aaron do a quick review of the latest major film to be produced with the help of NASA. They also examine NASA's collaboration with Hollywood as a whole in an attempt to understand the motivations behind such a large scale PR campaign.
topics include: NASA, public relations, propaganda, military, entertainment liaison, media, film, Hollywood, Interstellar, Gravity, Armageddon, science, inaccuracies, space exploration, Earth, big data, the Meatball, public profile, funding, promoting science, Planetary Skin, saving the world, technology, Richard Hoagland, secret space, Area 512015-11-291h 03Themes and MemesThemes & Memes Ep 23 - Tomorrowland Movie ReviewOn this episode, we look at 'Tomorrowland'; a Disney film based on the future-themed arena within Disneyland of the same name:
"Whenever Casey Newton (Britt Robertson) touches a lapel pin with the letter T on it, she finds herself transported to Tomorrowland, a city filled with huge robots and sleek buildings. The gifted young woman recruits the help of scientist Frank Walker (George Clooney), a previous visitor to Tomorrowland, who years ago made a startling discovery about the future. Together, the two adventurers travel to the metropolis to uncover its mysterious secrets."
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Themes and MemesThemes and Memes Ep 22 - Adam and Aaron Go HollywoodAdam and Aaron meet in person for the first time ever. On his trip back to New Zealand from the UK, Adam stopped in Southern California in order to make this momentous event happen. Here, the two tell stories about the trip including their visit to the Pentagon's Hollywood Entertainment Liaison Office building.
Topics discussed include: California, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Laurel Canyon, military, Oppenheimer Building, Wilshire Blvd, clandestine, RAND, Santa Monica, nuclear war, Lookout Mountain Ave, Dave McGowan, neighborhood watch, Hollywood Hills, video, Country Store, Joshua Tree, rocks, Hall of Horrors, minor injury2015-09-2939 minThemes and MemesThemes and Memes Episode 21 - Random MusingsDue to both technical problems and logistical delays in publishing our 21st episode; we gave up on trying to review a film, and simply recorded a spontaneous, off the cuff discussion on a variety of subjects. We kick things off by giving listeners the inside scoop on what's been going on behind the scenes, before moving into some general back on forth on social issues, cultural trends, and life in general.
We'd also like to apologise to our audience for the lack of output recently, as this impromptu recording represents the first episode we've published since June. Rest assur...2015-08-311h 01Themes and MemesThemes and Memes Ep 20 - Ex-Machina Movie ReviewIn our 20th instalment, we take a parting shot at the A.I, Robot, and Android orientated films that seem to have defined the first half of 2015. British Director Alex Garland's 'Ex-Machina' (latin - 'From The Machine') represents one of the more sophisticated and intellectually provocative films that that AI genre has offered up as of late - in making obvious references to reality, whilst simultaneously toying with the unknown and prompting serious philosophical contemplation. While it borrows from films of lesser magnitude; 'Ex-Machina' refrains from becoming a Singularity sales-pitch in the way we've come to expect, but rather in...2015-06-201h 03Themes and MemesThemes and Memes Ep 19 - Chappie Movie ReviewIn this instalment of Themes & Memes; Aaron and Adam continue to focus on the wave of Robot, Android, and A.I themed films that have been flooding the Box Office for the past few months - in analyzing the film 2015 'Chappie', by Neill Blomkamp. Colourful, vibrant, and entertaining; the film juxtaposes humour, innocence, and virtue, with darkness, sadism, and depravity - where a Military-Industrial Robot is given the gift of consciousness, and must battle with the influences of all those who have a stake in his existence.
Topics discussed include: A.I Artificial Intelligence, Neill Blomkamp, Dystopian Futur...2015-05-031h 16Themes and MemesThemes and Memes Ep 18 - Celebrity WorshipIn this bonus installment of Themes & Memes, Aaron and Adam embark on a spontaneous, informal chat about Hollywood, the cult of celebrity, and the psychodynamics of celebrity worship.
Topics discussed include; Cult of Personality, Celebrity Neurosis and Breakdown, Suicide, The '27 Club', Life as a Stage, Theatrics, Public Relations, Identity Crisis, Public Obsession with the Character, Marketing of Popular Causes, Shia Labeouf, Fast & Furious, Alpha Males, Female Celebrity Obsession, Tom Cruise, Action Heroes, Living the Persona, Buying the Image, Kevin Costner, Manufactured Personas, Suspension of Disbelief, 'Starsuckers' Documentary, Tabloidism, Kim Kardashian, Psychology of Actors & Celebrities. 2015-04-2033 minThemes and MemesThemes and Memes Ep 17 - Automata Movie ReviewIn this episode of Themes & Memes; Aaron and Adam discuss the recently released Spanish film - 'Automata - just one of many recent films dealing with Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Future Dystopias - and most importantly of all; Human-Machine Bonding.
Topics discussed include: Artificial Intelligence, Technological Evolution, Downfall of Mankind, Debasement of Society, Future Dystopias, Use of Colour in Films Creating Hopelessness, Conscious Machines, Creation Overcoming The Creator, 'Bladerunner', 'The Machine', Military-Industrial Control, Dreams, Exploitation, Revolution, Human-Machine Bonding, Esoteric Significance, Dawn of the New Day. 2015-04-0639 minHoax Busters Call: Conspiracy or just Theory?John Adams Afternoon Commute, guest Aaron FranzAaron Franz from theageoftransitions.com joins us to discuss Artificial Intelligence, the Singularity, Alchemy, Transhumanism,Ray Kurtweil, Kevin Warwick, Age of Spiritual Machines, Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television by Jerry Mander, Television, Weaponized Culture, Transgenderism, The Dynamics of Change by Don Fabun, Eugenics, Evolutionism,Smart Phones, Talking Barbie.2015-04-0600 minThemes and MemesThemes and Memes ep16, Jupiter Ascending movie reviewAdam and Aaron review the new film by the Wachowskis, Jupiter Ascending. A very odd film that has been panned by audiences and critics alike, there are at least some interesting concepts to be found. Secret Societies and their views on royalty, mythology, and astrology feature prominent among these concepts.
topics include: occult, Mystery School, astrology, mythology, genres, secret societies, Gnosticism, new age fringe, bloodlines, ancient aliens, aristocracy, genetics, life extension, Cinderella, virtue, vice, Jupiter, reincarnation, harvest, royal families, Abrasax, Abraxas, Father God, Greek Mythology, Zeus, Titus, feminist cult film, temporal power, eugenics, Social Darwinism, Hermes, male...2015-03-2056 minThemes and MemesThemes and Memes ep 15, A look back to past moviesIn this episode of Themes and Memes Adam and Aaron take a trip down memory lane as they talk about a number of films that they watched in their younger days. Many classics from the 80s and 90s are looked at in terms of predicitive programming and culture creation.
topics include: Short Circuit, MIC, occult, lightning, alchemy, gold, Terminator, Terminator 2, James Cameron, machines, transhumanism, Ai, film franchises, Aliens, Transformers, Optimus Prime, cartoons, trauma, arrested development, independent films, color, Top Gun, Navy, Tony Scott, suicide, homosexuality, Jurassic Park, genetic engineering, remakes, Total Recall, Judge Dredd, changing morality, Lion...2015-02-181h 29
The Ripple Effect PodcastThe Ripple Effect Podcast # 60 (Aaron Franz)Episode 60 with Aaron Franz, filmmaker of The Age Of Transitions & author of REVOLVE: Man's Scientific Rise To Godhood. We talk about transhumanism, man vs machine, artificial intelligences, the singularity theory, consciousness, eugenics, Darwinism & much more.2015-01-221h 37
Corbett Report RadioCorbett Report Radio 159 - The Spirtual United Nations with Aaron FranzThe origins and history of the United Nations are well known is well known by now, as is the way the UN fits into the greater globalist agenda. But there's another side to the UN entirely, promoting a New Age religion that believes in global consciousness and the coming of an Ascendent Master, a hierarchy of enlightened beings, and the supermundane world of the rest of us. Tonight we talk to Aaron Franz of TheAgeofTransitions.com about the UN's occult spirituality.2012-06-2146 minCorbett Report RadioCorbett Report Radio 093 – What is Revolution? with Aaron FranzAaron Franz of TheAgeofTransitions.com joins us tonight to discuss the concept of revolution. What does it mean? Is it inevitable? Are we being led to believe that revolution is our only option? Join us tonight on Corbett Report Radio as we explore these and other questions about the future of humanity.2012-03-2146 minCorbett Report RadioCorbett Report Radio 027 - Against Technocracy with Aaron FranzWe are witnessing the rise of the technocracy in the wake of the Eurozone crisis in Europe. But is technocracy really a new idea? What are the forces behind it and who are the players who are promoting the scientific dictatorship? Join us tonight on Corbett Report Radio as we ask the hard questions about technocracy with Aaron Franz of theageoftransitions.com.2011-12-0846 min