Lizard People: Comedy and Conspiracy Theories

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The Mob Killed JFK with Mary Sasson Jan 12, 2018

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Who shot JFK? If you think it was Lee Harvey Oswald, the dude hiding in a book dispensary with a big ass rifle, you truly are a chump. This week we address the conspiracy theory that president John F Kennedy's killers were, in fact, a buncha wiseguys!!! That's right, Mary Sasson (wildly talented comedian and writer) believes that the mafia did it.

The Cecil Hotel Cover-Up with Heather Anne Campbell Jan 05, 2018

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What blends true crime, paranormal activity, the Great Depression, adultery, murder, Hollywood glamour, and unsolvable mystical mysteries? What's that you say? You already read the episode title and you know we're talking about the Cecil Hotel? That was smart. The Cecil Hotel was built in 1924 in downtown Los Angeles and it quickly got a reputation for being spooky as all hell. The building has been home to an outrageous number of suicides, murders, and just plain messed up goings on...

The Simpsons Are A Black Family with Lorraine DeGraffenreidt Dec 22, 2017

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Lorraine DeGraffenreidt stopped by to present all the evidence for the Simpsons in fact being an African-American family. Sound crazy? Just you wait.

The Air Conditioning Scam with Bryan Rainstein Dec 15, 2017

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Heating and air conditioning! They're the humble inventions that make modern life possible. But do you ever walk past your wall unit and think 'does it really need to be that complicated?' Bryan Rainstein does. The comedian, cartoonist, and all around angel stopped by Lizard HQ to discuss his many brushes with the nefarious HVAC industry, and his theory that we may all be the victims of the biggest con in history.

The Catholic Church Is Pagan Satan Worship with Ariana Lenarsky Dec 08, 2017

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What if, like, Satan is just in your mind, man? And like, all the popes are a bunch of pagan priests or whatever? The extremely thoughtful and talented Ariana Lenarsky joins us this week to discuss these groovy and far out questions, as well as to address the conspiracy theory that the Catholic Church is based in pagan idolatrous Satan worship.

Jesus Was Married with Pam Murphy Dec 01, 2017

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Some people say that jesus was celibate his whole life. People like, oh, The Pope. Ever heard of him? But there is some extremely intriguing evidence that Rabbi Yeshua of Nazareth was actually married, and his wife was none other than notorious foot washer Mary Magdalene. Our guest this week is the unbelievably funny comedian and actor Pam Murphy, and she has some pretty controversial opinions about Jesus, Mary, Judas, and all those freaky disciples. Listen in, religion fans!

The Business Plot with AJ Salas Nov 24, 2017

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In 1933 Franklin Delano Roosevelt so infuriated the robber barons and business elite with his progressive socialist plans, they plotted to overthrow the government and install a fascist dictatorship. Sound far-fetched? Oh honey, is this episode gonna blow your mind. Our guest AJ Salas has an encyclopedic knowledge of American history and a HOT TAKE on FDR's presidency, and he's here to change how you think of the Great Depression.

Workplace Sexism and the Puritans with Erica Bardin Nov 17, 2017

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In case you need another reason to hate Thanksgiving, we've got an episode that pertains to a whole bunch of Puritan f*ckery. Our guest is writer, actor, and podcaster Erica Bardin, and she's got some pretty crazy ideas about how we got into this whole mess of sexual harassment and workplace inequality in the first place. So crazy… they just might be true. Erica suspects that it all goes back to the trial of Anne Hutchinson, the religious trailblazer, born leader, and extremely dope lady.

The Philadelphia Experiment with Johnny Meeks Nov 10, 2017

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The conspiracy theory surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment is the stuff of nightmares. Believers argue that in 1943, in an attempt to speed up the arms race in World War II, the US Navy successfully caused the USS Eldridge to become invisible, teleport, and travel in time - which resulted in the horrifying deaths of several crew members. But also, that probably didn't happen. Or did it?!? Nah. Maybe? Let our illustrious guest, comedian and actor and writer and genius Johnny Meeks, explain.

The Philadelphia Experiment with Johnny Meeks Nov 10, 2017

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