The Nonsense Bazaar

112 - The Bodysnatchers: A Very Real Alien Conspiracy

Join us on today’s episode as we enter the confusing world of Susan Reed, a woman who was drawn into a web of extraterrestrial intrigue and danger, as detailed in her revealing book, 'The Body Snatchers: A Real Alien Conspiracy.' Her saga started innocently in a Spanish class where she met Brian, a host for interdimensional reptilian entities, and culminated in a questionable pilgrimage to meet John of God, the disgraced psychic surgeon in Brazil. But here's the question that lingers as we delve into Reed's life and the disturbing truths she unveiled: Was her mysterious death in 2009 an unfortunate accident, a desperate escape, or something more sinister tied to the alien menace she feared?
 
Note: Apparently some audio drivers weren't playing nice or needed updating or something and there are some pops and crackles throughout this episode. You might not even notice them had I not said anything. But I am ashamed and I'll do better next time. -SKeep us from being tempted by the psychic surgery bit and join our Patreon where you'll get bonus episodes and access to our Discord server for only $5 a month.https://patreon.com/thenonsensebazaar

Summer Break: Reading Jack Parsons’ ”Freedom is a Two-Edged Sword”

We're taking a summer break this week so instead of a regular episode, Sequoyah read Jack Parsons' essay "Freedom is a Two-Edged Sword" which he completed in the year following the famed Babalon working. It remains one of very few completed pieces of writing by Parsons and if you look past some needed edits (due to excessive horniness, mainly) it's absolutely fantastic. However because we are technically on vacation, Sequoyah didn't have his microphones and had to use his phone so please forgive the sound quality (it's not that bad, surprisingly).

111 - Escape From Prison Planet

We’ve all heard about the things that supposedly happen at the moment of death: the life review that flashes before your eyes, the tunnel of white light, etc etc. But what if all of that truly does happen except…it’s a trap. Meant to keep us stuck on the wheel of life and death feeding our tasty loosh energy to the evil reptilian archons again and again and again, forever. Yeah that’d suck, for sure. And that’s exactly what some poor lost souls believe through a worryingly prevalent and insanely over-literal version of cyber-gnosticism spearheaded by the likes of David Icke and other bastards. And that’s what we’re talking about today as we explore the depths of r/escapingprisonplanet.Help us escape the wheel of samsara by joining our patreon! There you’ll get bonus episodes, access to our Discord server, and a solid night’s sleep for once in your life knowing you’re helping to keep The Nonsense Bazaar ad free.
 
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110 - Jane Lead Part II: The Philadelphian Legacy

Returning to our enlightening study on Jane Lead, today we’re delving into the pivotal years from her first vision in 1670 to her demise in 1704. We'll probe into how, as her physical sight failed, her spiritual visions proliferated, igniting both intrigue and devotion among a growing body of followers. This clandestine group, the Philadelphian Society, subscribed to Lead's prophecies of an impending era of universal brotherly love. However, the course to spiritual enlightenment wasn't always smooth. There’s murder and mountain trolls.
Join us as we unravel the complexity of Jane Lead's later life, as well as all the scandal and drama that went with it!
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109 - Jane Lead, Prophetess of God Part I: The Mystic Awakens

We’re turning back the hands of time to 17th-century England to learn about the eccentricities of post-Reformation life and Jane Lead's spiritual metamorphosis from rich girl to old blind weirdo. Learn how she journeyed from her Norfolk upbringing to marry her cousin and eventually become a conduit of Sophia, the mysterious embodiment of divine wisdom herself. She was inspired by the enigmatic teachings of Jakob Böhme and the Behemenists. Join us, as we uncover the unconventional path of a woman who dared to explore the divine and wasn't afraid to challenge the status quo. 
Come back next week to learn about the Philadelphian Society, a small radical sect headed by Jane, and all the shady rumors about murder and mountain troll gold that surrounded it!
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108 - The Spiritual Alchemy of Rapunzel

Join us as we embark on a spiritual exploration to discover what connects the tale of Rapunzel with the ancient tradition of alchemy. We’ll deconstruct the metaphorical tower and examine Rapunzel's encounters with the witch and prince as expressions of the seven stages of alchemy: calcination, dissolution, separation, conjunction, fermentation, distillation, and coagulation. It's a tapestry of history, philosophy, myth, and personal introspection that invites us all to look deeper into our favorite stories and our own lives.

107 - Andrija Puharich Part III: Life Is Greasy Sometimes

Roadworn and weary, battered and bruised, this week we're finishing the series that actually might have been trying to kill us. It's Andrija Puharich part III, and it is completely insane. We find the good doctor Puharich after the publication of his book about how Uri Geller is the baby Jesus, convinced that the Soviets have mind control cannons pointed at the world, and now that even Uri Geller has distanced himself, trying to find a new Uri Geller -- with some incredibly dark consequences. Also someone burns his house down and he runs away to Mexico. Which is just a fun thing for anyone to do. And much, much more!Do your part to keep the alien menace at bay and sign up for our Patreon.  You'll get bonus episodes and access to our Discord server, and the satisfaction of knowing you helped make this mess possible!https://patreon.com/thenonsensebazaar

106 - Andrija Puharich Part II: Uri Geller!

In the continuing saga of trying to record this series, not only did we have to re-record this episode, but Sequoyah lost his voice. So enjoy laughing at that. This week we find Andrija Puharich in Israel to research the powers of the international spoon-bending psychic superstar Uri Geller, and the truly psychotic misadventures that ensue after the mysterious voice of a time traveling artificial intelligence on board a spaceship named Spectra starts speaking through Uri Geller and leads the two on a wild goose chase across the Sinai desert to prevent Armageddon. Also Uri Geller is Jesus apparently. Support The Nonsense Bazaar on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes and our Discord server and keep us from giving in to the demands of the alien menace.
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105 - Dr. Andrija Puharich Part I: The Spookiest Bastard in America

Psychic powers, mind control, mushrooms, the richest old ladies there's ever been, chemical and psychological warfare, Uri Geller, psychic healing, UFOs, the Dutch, you name it, this story quite literally has it all. We're finally doing it and starting our portrait of the man at the dark heart American high strangeness: Dr Andrija Puharich. While sometimes lionized as a maverick scientist who tried to legitimize parapsychology, Andrija Puharich was much, much more than that. While founding the Round Table Foundation, a parapsychology research lab in Maine that boasted members like former Vice President Henry Wallace, Puharich worked on chemical and psychological warfare research at Edgewood Arsenal, was involved with CIA's projects MKULTRA and ARTICHOKE, "discovered" Uri Geller, talked to spaceships, Hawaiian fire gods, "ancient Egyptian" deities, lied his ass off, and invented some potentially extremely sinister psychotronic medical implants. And yet, he's virtually unknown outside the real weird end of the pool. So what gives? Who was this man? What did he really get up to? It turns out all of those questions are much, much harder than they should be. So join us as we begin our unraveling of the mystery that is Andrija Puharich.
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104 - Lies in The Sky! The Balloon Hoaxes of 1844 and 2009

Today's episode takes us on a high-flying adventure as we delve into two infamous balloon hoaxes that took place over a century apart: Edgar Allen Poe’s Balloon Hoax of 1844 and the Balloon Boy Hoax of 2009. From the pages of the New York Sun to the screens of millions of viewers, these hoaxes captivated the public's attention with their seemingly unbelievable stories of balloons soaring through the sky. But what was the truth behind these events, and what do they say about human nature's love for a good story? How does a rock opera about mescaline-spiked chili factor in? We’ll be unraveling the mysteries behind these two infamous hoaxes and explore their lasting impact on history and pop culture.Support The Nonsense Bazaar and get access to our bonus series The Corkboard Bizarre and keep us from having to do a high-flyin hoax-em-up of our own!https://patreon.com/thenonsensebazaar