Episode

Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Published: Thu Jul 09 2020
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Robert is joined again by Andrew Ti to continue discussing John of God. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this podcast, journalist Osvaldo Oshin investigates the assassinations of three radio journalists in Miami and delves into a world of drugs and darkness to uncover a possible larger conspiracy.
00:00 - 00:31 (00:31)
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Crime
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In this podcast, journalist Osvaldo Oshin investigates the assassinations of three radio journalists in Miami and delves into a world of drugs and darkness to uncover a possible larger conspiracy.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
A reviewer takes a critical look at a criminal coloring book but decides against purchasing it because the idea of coloring elderly dying men is distasteful.
00:31 - 03:45 (03:13)
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Criminal Justice
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A reviewer takes a critical look at a criminal coloring book but decides against purchasing it because the idea of coloring elderly dying men is distasteful.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
The speaker talks about Raytheon's product hitting a wedding and compares it to other background figures of his childhood like Rush Limbaugh and Michael Savage.
03:45 - 07:00 (03:15)
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Raytheon
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The speaker talks about Raytheon's product hitting a wedding and compares it to other background figures of his childhood like Rush Limbaugh and Michael Savage.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
Dr. Rediger warns against the dangers of psychic surgeries, noting that the use of real knives and lack of sterilization can be harmful.
07:00 - 12:30 (05:30)
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Health
Summary

Dr. Rediger warns against the dangers of psychic surgeries, noting that the use of real knives and lack of sterilization can be harmful. He also discusses the topic of spontaneous healing and the lack of clear explanation behind it.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
The transcript highlights the issues associated with surgeries performed by John of God, which were conducted in a non-sterilized and open room with dozens of spectators, many of whom were other patients or their relatives/friends.
12:30 - 17:39 (05:09)
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Healthcare
Summary

The transcript highlights the issues associated with surgeries performed by John of God, which were conducted in a non-sterilized and open room with dozens of spectators, many of whom were other patients or their relatives/friends. The individual being interviewed notes that there is data to indicate that pain perception can be altered during religious experiences, but that doesn't mean the risk of infection isn't present in this scenario.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
A scientific paper points out flaws in John of God's "spiritual surgeries," specifically lack of evidence of reduced infections and the need for further research.
17:39 - 23:32 (05:52)
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John of God
Summary

A scientific paper points out flaws in John of God's "spiritual surgeries," specifically lack of evidence of reduced infections and the need for further research. Despite this, Dr. Rediger supports John of God's practices publicly on Oprah and his own website, indicating a lack of scientific backing for his claims.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
The podcast speaker discusses the link between religious faith, faith healing, energy healing, and health benefits backed by multiple studies.
23:32 - 29:16 (05:44)
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Health
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The podcast speaker discusses the link between religious faith, faith healing, energy healing, and health benefits backed by multiple studies.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
The case of John of God, a famous Brazilian healer, and his alleged healing abilities is discussed, along with discussions of the placebo effect and medical skepticism.
29:16 - 34:45 (05:29)
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Brazilian healer
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The case of John of God, a famous Brazilian healer, and his alleged healing abilities is discussed, along with discussions of the placebo effect and medical skepticism.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
The benefits of overcoming depression and substance abuse through a healthy lifestyle, such as hiking, are discussed while also mentioning a humorous perspective on spiritual rituals.
34:45 - 38:40 (03:54)
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Mental health
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The benefits of overcoming depression and substance abuse through a healthy lifestyle, such as hiking, are discussed while also mentioning a humorous perspective on spiritual rituals.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
A discussion about Koh Tao, an island in Thailand known for its beautiful beaches and mysterious deaths, including the 2014 murder of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller.
38:40 - 44:39 (05:59)
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Koh Tao
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A discussion about Koh Tao, an island in Thailand known for its beautiful beaches and mysterious deaths, including the 2014 murder of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller. The island is also known for a man named John, who sells herbs that he claims cure various ailments.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
After 600 women accuse Brazilian spiritual healer, John of God, of sexual abuse and rape, he is charged with abuse, rape, and human trafficking in 2018.
44:43 - 50:50 (06:07)
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Sexual abuse
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After 600 women accuse Brazilian spiritual healer, John of God, of sexual abuse and rape, he is charged with abuse, rape, and human trafficking in 2018. His daughter also came forward with allegations of abuse at a young age.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
The hosts analyze the patterns that spiritual scammers and cult leaders, like El Ron Hubbard, Sarah Paula White-Cain, and John of God, share in common.
50:50 - 55:44 (04:53)
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Spirituality
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The hosts analyze the patterns that spiritual scammers and cult leaders, like El Ron Hubbard, Sarah Paula White-Cain, and John of God, share in common.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards
Journalist Osvaldo Shin delves into the investigation of the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami, uncovering a world of drugs and darkness with hints of a larger conspiracy.
55:44 - 56:35 (00:51)
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True crime
Summary

Journalist Osvaldo Shin delves into the investigation of the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami, uncovering a world of drugs and darkness with hints of a larger conspiracy.

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Part Two: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
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Behind the Bastards