Episode
Part One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
1:35:47
Published: Tue Aug 23 2022
Description
Robert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss Helena Blavatsky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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00:00 - 01:07 (01:07)
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"Silenced: The Radio Murders" is a deep dive into the unsolved murder of three radio journalists in Miami, with hints of a larger conspiracy. "Behind the Bastards" is a podcast where journalists shine a light on the lives and actions of people who aren't good. This week's episode features Jamie Loftus.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
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A humorous story about a white lady in rural Georgia's take on hotdogs and the difficulty of special ordering them.
01:07 - 03:53 (02:45)
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A humorous story about a white lady in rural Georgia's take on hotdogs and the difficulty of special ordering them.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
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The speakers talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's brand Goop and its association with selling ineffective products.
03:55 - 09:30 (05:35)
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The speakers talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's brand Goop and its association with selling ineffective products. They compare it to someone adding jalapenos to a meal, but not the pickled kind that pairs well with lettuce.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Historically, there has been fascination with Egypt and its ancient mystical tradition.
09:30 - 15:58 (06:27)
Summary
Historically, there has been fascination with Egypt and its ancient mystical tradition. However, people in the West have formed vague and entitled perceptions of Egypt based on false information from just a few random Western people.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the origins of civilization and the impact of ancient texts on mythology.
15:58 - 23:39 (07:41)
Summary
The podcast discusses the origins of civilization and the impact of ancient texts on mythology. It delves into the role of Egypt, India, and Atlantis and the interpretations given to these ancient texts.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Many scholars believe that the search for Atlantis began as a way to justify colonizing the world and finding artifacts that could reveal the truth about history, while others think that it represents a historic truth that has been corrupted over time.
23:39 - 31:04 (07:25)
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Many scholars believe that the search for Atlantis began as a way to justify colonizing the world and finding artifacts that could reveal the truth about history, while others think that it represents a historic truth that has been corrupted over time.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Hyperboreans were a mythical people who supposedly existed in the far north of Greece and worshipped Apollo, while the term Hyperborea became associated with the great civilization that everything originated from.
31:04 - 37:40 (06:35)
Summary
The Hyperboreans were a mythical people who supposedly existed in the far north of Greece and worshipped Apollo, while the term Hyperborea became associated with the great civilization that everything originated from. The concept of Hyperborea was popularized by Helena Blavatsky and used as a basis for various mythological tales, including Robert Howard's creation of Conan the Barbarian.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The text of a book can hold different meanings for different people, with allegories and hidden references often lost or missed by modern readers.
37:40 - 45:50 (08:10)
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EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The topic of this conversation ranges from military history about cannons in World War II to the ways in which people grift and trick others into believing they're someone else.
45:50 - 53:15 (07:24)
Summary
The topic of this conversation ranges from military history about cannons in World War II to the ways in which people grift and trick others into believing they're someone else. Additionally, they discuss how traumatic experiences can leave baggage and affect a person's life.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Helena's mother gave birth to a baby named Sasha who died immediately due to the tradition of high mortality rates for infants.
53:15 - 56:32 (03:17)
Summary
Helena's mother gave birth to a baby named Sasha who died immediately due to the tradition of high mortality rates for infants. Helena and her family lived a luxurious life in Kotel compared to the lifestyle of most Russians at the time.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Helena's grandfather takes her on a journey to Ostrakan where she spends time in direct contact with Buddhists and falls in love with Eastern religion and mysticism.
56:33 - 1:01:48 (05:15)
Summary
Helena's grandfather takes her on a journey to Ostrakan where she spends time in direct contact with Buddhists and falls in love with Eastern religion and mysticism.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the shady actions of Helena Blavatsky, a person who many writers are enamored with despite her questionable behavior, and suggests that she would have benefited from playing Dungeons and Dragons as a child.
1:01:48 - 1:06:35 (04:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses the shady actions of Helena Blavatsky, a person who many writers are enamored with despite her questionable behavior, and suggests that she would have benefited from playing Dungeons and Dragons as a child.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The teenage years of Helena Blavatsky, the controversial founder of theosophy, were spent among eccentric occultists who were fascinated with spiritualism and the supernatural, and it's possible that if these imaginative kids had other avenues to express their creativity, then perhaps the history of religious movements would have been different.
1:06:35 - 1:11:37 (05:01)
Summary
The teenage years of Helena Blavatsky, the controversial founder of theosophy, were spent among eccentric occultists who were fascinated with spiritualism and the supernatural, and it's possible that if these imaginative kids had other avenues to express their creativity, then perhaps the history of religious movements would have been different.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The fictional history of the Rosicrucian order written by Johann Andre, a mystic theologist and Kabbalist, was later romanticized by Helena Blavatsky who claimed that her great-grandfather was a member of the order.
1:11:37 - 1:19:10 (07:33)
Summary
The fictional history of the Rosicrucian order written by Johann Andre, a mystic theologist and Kabbalist, was later romanticized by Helena Blavatsky who claimed that her great-grandfather was a member of the order. This is a common behavior seen in guru grifters who try to tie themselves to secret knowledge for personal gain.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the comical history of doctors' treatment of vaginas, including a time when a doctor mistook a woman's foot for a vagina and another instance when a guru claimed ghosts were coming out of her vagina.
1:19:10 - 1:23:30 (04:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses the comical history of doctors' treatment of vaginas, including a time when a doctor mistook a woman's foot for a vagina and another instance when a guru claimed ghosts were coming out of her vagina.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A woman bribes nomadic warriors and undertakes a perilous journey by kayak to escape captivity and be taken to Constantinople.
1:23:30 - 1:26:22 (02:51)
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A woman bribes nomadic warriors and undertakes a perilous journey by kayak to escape captivity and be taken to Constantinople.
EpisodePart One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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Summary
The episode discusses the beliefs of Jamie that led to a listener wanting to stop listening to the podcast and reveals the content of the next episode on American spiritualism with experiences with psychics and mediums in central Florida. All episodes are released on Ghost Church.