Episode
Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
1:06:57
Published: Thu Oct 25 2018
Description
In Part Three of our Series on L. Ron Hubbard, Robert is joined again by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss how L. Ron Hubbard spent 99% of his waking hours making up insane lies and died worth $600 million. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Three radio journalists are brutally assassinated in Miami leading to an investigation that uncovers hints of a much bigger conspiracy involving drugs and darkness.
00:00 - 00:52 (00:52)
Summary
Three radio journalists are brutally assassinated in Miami leading to an investigation that uncovers hints of a much bigger conspiracy involving drugs and darkness. The mastermind behind the killings has never been caught.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
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Lafayette Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, purchased a flotilla of ships in 1967, declared himself Commodore, and embarked on an eight-year seafaring journey.
00:52 - 05:49 (04:57)
Summary
Lafayette Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, purchased a flotilla of ships in 1967, declared himself Commodore, and embarked on an eight-year seafaring journey. His naval experience involved only bombing an iron ore deposit, but this didn't stop him from designing his own uniforms and pretending to be a Navy man.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard established strict rules and punishments onboard the Scientology ship, with sailors being ranked on a scale from minor infractions to losing pay and being locked in their bunk, for offenses such as depriving a child of their work or play.
05:49 - 11:44 (05:54)
Summary
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard established strict rules and punishments onboard the Scientology ship, with sailors being ranked on a scale from minor infractions to losing pay and being locked in their bunk, for offenses such as depriving a child of their work or play. Hubbard also had the crew stop at random islands to search for gold he believed he had buried in past lives.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A recruitment effort by L. Ron Hubbard for his new movement called Scientology ended up with him creating the Sea Org, a group of cultist sailors who were responsible for, amongst other things, the world's largest private navy.
11:44 - 14:24 (02:40)
Summary
A recruitment effort by L. Ron Hubbard for his new movement called Scientology ended up with him creating the Sea Org, a group of cultist sailors who were responsible for, amongst other things, the world's largest private navy.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker recounts being interviewed and asked personal details about their sex life during a Scientology test using an e-meter.
14:24 - 18:12 (03:47)
Summary
The speaker recounts being interviewed and asked personal details about their sex life during a Scientology test using an e-meter. They also discuss L. Ron Hubbard's assertions about past lives and his personal stories about extraterrestrial experiences.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Elrond Hubbard assembled a fleet and took 35 volunteers with him on a boat trip in the Mediterranean to find the treasure he had buried in past lives.
18:12 - 23:18 (05:06)
Summary
Elrond Hubbard assembled a fleet and took 35 volunteers with him on a boat trip in the Mediterranean to find the treasure he had buried in past lives. However, the trip was cut short due to a radio message from his wife and he claimed to the crew that he had the money and power needed to save the world with revelations.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Jason Nash talks about his experience as a stand-up comedian and his unlikely journey into Scientology.
23:18 - 28:58 (05:40)
Summary
Jason Nash talks about his experience as a stand-up comedian and his unlikely journey into Scientology.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
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Scientology's Sea Org demanded long hours and absolute obedience, even resulting in physical abuse where mistakes were punished by being thrown overboard.
29:03 - 31:24 (02:21)
Summary
Scientology's Sea Org demanded long hours and absolute obedience, even resulting in physical abuse where mistakes were punished by being thrown overboard.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Elrond Hubbard had a lot of time at sea to refine his theories about the Tenyaka Memorial conspiracy, which morphed from an international communist conspiracy to an international Nazi conspiracy with anti-Semitic roots.
31:24 - 34:48 (03:24)
Summary
Elrond Hubbard had a lot of time at sea to refine his theories about the Tenyaka Memorial conspiracy, which morphed from an international communist conspiracy to an international Nazi conspiracy with anti-Semitic roots.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A former member of Scientology's Sea Org reveals how their members are forced to live in communal dorms, work long hours and receive little to no pay, while the church's top executives live in luxury and make millions of dollars.
34:48 - 37:28 (02:40)
Summary
A former member of Scientology's Sea Org reveals how their members are forced to live in communal dorms, work long hours and receive little to no pay, while the church's top executives live in luxury and make millions of dollars.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Despite the success of his organization, L. Ron Hubbard chose to live in a small and simple cabin and was particular about how his food was cut.
37:28 - 39:16 (01:47)
Summary
Despite the success of his organization, L. Ron Hubbard chose to live in a small and simple cabin and was particular about how his food was cut.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the allegations against a leader of a cult who was allegedly molesting preteen girls on his boat in international waters in Koh Tao, a paradise island.
39:17 - 44:51 (05:33)
Summary
The podcast discusses the allegations against a leader of a cult who was allegedly molesting preteen girls on his boat in international waters in Koh Tao, a paradise island.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker mentions allegations of child abuse in L. Ron Hubbard's space navy, but notes that no allegations of sexual abuse have surfaced.
44:51 - 48:55 (04:03)
Summary
The speaker mentions allegations of child abuse in L. Ron Hubbard's space navy, but notes that no allegations of sexual abuse have surfaced. The Church of Scientology's official statement claims that Susan, who made the allegations, was an unstable drug addict with a history of suicide attempts.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
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A former member of the Sea Org speaks up about working with Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, on board the Apollo.
48:55 - 55:05 (06:09)
Summary
A former member of the Sea Org speaks up about working with Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, on board the Apollo. He describes the lack of proper medical care on board, and speculates the motive behind the creation of the Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF).
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
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Scientology launched Operation Gold Mine in 1975 with the goal of purchasing hotels and churches in Clearwater, Florida, to establish it as a Scientology Mecca and to more effectively collect funds.
55:05 - 58:12 (03:07)
Summary
Scientology launched Operation Gold Mine in 1975 with the goal of purchasing hotels and churches in Clearwater, Florida, to establish it as a Scientology Mecca and to more effectively collect funds.
EpisodePart Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host promotes the sale of t-shirts on Tpublic.com for anyone who wants to support the show, and encourages followers to connect on social media.
58:13 - 1:00:37 (02:24)
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The host promotes the sale of t-shirts on Tpublic.com for anyone who wants to support the show, and encourages followers to connect on social media. He also mentions his name anagrams.