Chapter
The Allure of Believing in Scams and Mystical Figures
04:21 - 07:32 (03:11)
The allure of believing in scams and mystical figures is often due to the innate desire to hope for something greater, even if it cannot be proven. This podcast explores this idea in the context of figures like Helena Blavatsky and modern-day seekers.
Clips
A con artist and a farmhouse medium fall in love in this episode of Criminal.
04:21 - 06:14 (01:52)
Scamming
Summary
A con artist and a farmhouse medium fall in love in this episode of Criminal.
ChapterThe Allure of Believing in Scams and Mystical Figures
EpisodePart Three: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses how figures like Henry Olcott and Helena Blavatsky represent an aesthetic appeal and desire for magic, even if it cannot be proven true.
06:15 - 07:32 (01:17)
Occult
Summary
The podcast discusses how figures like Henry Olcott and Helena Blavatsky represent an aesthetic appeal and desire for magic, even if it cannot be proven true.