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    The Paranoid Strain

    The podcast that explains why so many people believe ridiculous conspiracy theories.


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    Archive: Episode 17, Part 1 Feb 02, 2021
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    It's a new year! And it's time for new content! But not quite yet. We're working hard on the new Secret Societies series, but to keep your feed full in the meantime, We've broken one of our longest episodes up into digestible chunks, each with a new intro. This is the first part of our 2019 episode questioning the whole concept of reality. Enjoy. And while you're at it, please check out our sister show on the That's Not Canon network, the We Don't Talk About That podcast.

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    Quick Hit: Qanon (yes, again) Jan 13, 2021
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    I know. I know. I've got to be kidding with another goddamned Qanon episode. But I'm not, because they keep doing dumber and dumber shit. Unfortunately, as we saw on January 6th, that includes destruction, insurrection, murder, and mayhem. In this QUICK HIT, we fill you in on everything that happened with Q since the summer. Well, not everything, because this shit keeps happening on a daily basis. But this is all the Q we're doing for a while. After this, we're putting out a couple of months of archive episodes, and then it's full speed into secret societies. That stuff is gonna be great. Hope you enjoy this one. And thanks so much to listener and former Q devotee Ian Rose for granting us an illuminating interview.

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    Stupid Land: An Evening with the Paranoid Strain Soundtrack Dec 30, 2020
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    The prophecy is fulfilled--the oracle's glass has shattered. The darkness emerges from its stygian pit and crawls across the desert floor. The Stupid slouches toward Bethlehem--to be REBORN.


    In other words, the Stupidland guys are back.


    I know. How did we get so lucky? Wait--that's not the word. Cursed. How did we get so cursed? Just lucky, I guess. Those of you who have joined us in recent years may not have been exposed to the beautifully produced, improvised nonsense that comes from the two men named Chad. But if this is your first exposure, at least it will be softened by the fact that the boys are talking about, between, and around the magnificent sounds of the Paranoid Strain Orchestra. If you enjoy this sample, please do visit them at their site, www.stupid.land for much, much more.


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    Free Music Archive: The Joy Drops - RollJordanRoll-stem-RhythmGtr-mandolin

    Free Music Archive: Lobo Loco - Woke up This Morning - Jazz Organ (ID 1293)

    Free Music Archive: Reeder - rigonfiamento del cuore (piano solo)


    All other music copyright 2017-2020, The Paranoid Strain Orchestra



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    Historical Political Conspiracies--Complete Dec 15, 2020
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    Hi, everybody. This is our first show with our new hosting service, so hopefully you're receiving this the same way you did previously, and nothing wonky has happened with your feeds. If it has, all apologies. This, as promised, is the complete, full-length politics episode, with all six previous short episode stitched together into a giant Frankenstein's monster of an audio behemoth--three and a half hours of previously released glory. There are a few new things to enjoy here. For example, we did a little wrap-up and the full credits at the end. Then, after the theme song, we included full-length versions of all of the new music the Paranoid Strain orchestra created for this series. And finally, at the very, very end, we may have a little easter egg from Ms. Unicorn.


    We suppose we've got some new folks listening to us, thanks to our brand new podcast network. If another show in the That's Not Canon roster sent you our way, we're glad to have you. We'll be returning the favor by promoting some of our new favorites on future episodes.


    Finally, we may have been able to insert a couple of advertisements into the show, if we figured it out correctly. Hope they don't bother you, but we're happy to hear what you think about all of these changes going on with your favorite anti-conspiracy podcast. Drop us a line, won't you, at theparanoidstrain@gmail.com

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    Announcement: We're joining a podcast network Dec 02, 2020
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    By the title of this super-short update, you can tell that we have decided to throw our lot in with the That's Not Canon podcast network out of Australia. What does this mean for you? Not a lot--except we're gonna mention some other shows you might like periodically, and there may be some short ads when you download the episodes. We're super-excited, and think this is a great way to introduce the show to lots of new people. We hope you agree.

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    Historical Political Conspiracies, Part 6 Nov 17, 2020
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    Finally, we come to the end of our epic political conspiracy series, taking on the legacy of the happy conspiracist, Ronald Reagan. Not only is his name nearly synonymous with America in the '80s, but he's also the figure who, more than anything, overcame his conspiracist leanings to develop a persona and reputation that somehow ignores his longtime, deeply held paranoid fantasies of Commies and liberals destroying Americans' freedom with dastardly plans like Medicare. We've still got Rick Perlstein along for the ride, as well, discussing the subject of his most recent book, Reaganland. We hope you've enjoyed listening as much as we've enjoyed creating this series. We've got some more surprises to end out the year, as we gear up for next year's secret societies series. Until then, see you on the Facebook group, hope to hear from you at theparanoidstrain at gmail dot com, and tell a friend.

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    Quick Hit: Election 2020 Nov 03, 2020
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    VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

    We're back after only 1 week with some piping hot content for you to listen to in your interminable voter lines on this historic Tuesday. This one's a QUICK HIT about the conspiracies of the Trump era--and some of them weren't even promulgated by Trump! (Spoiler--almost all of them were, though).

    We'll be back in your ears in two weeks, but for right now, no special messages, except you should listen to the very end for a special voting day message from Daniel Arizona. Oh, there was one other thing...what was it?

    OH YEAH--FUCKING VOTE.

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    Historical political conspiracies, part 5 Oct 27, 2020
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    Must we already say goodbye to Nixon? Yes, alas. But we're sending him off with a barnburner of an episode. More Rick Perlstein! Less Barry Goldwater! More CREEP, Plumbers and infamous D.C. luxury hotels. Thanks as always for coming along for the journey. We'll be back in your ears sooner than you expect, with an extremely timely show. Thanks for listening, tell a friend, and feel free to drop us a line at theparanoidstrain at gmail dot come.

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    Political conspiracies, part 4 Oct 13, 2020
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    Finally, we've reached the moment we've all been waiting for. Well, the moment that I've been waiting for: The Nixon portion of the proceedings. Here is where we begin sharing in earnest our interview with Rick Perlstein, preeminent chronicler of the rise of the conservative movement in the mid-20th century. We talk about the conspiracist lunacy that underpinned Goldwater's '64 campaign, and how paranoia and suspicion fueled the rise of the Trickster. Next time, Watergate. Until then, join the Facebook group, email us at theparanoidstrain at gmail dot com, and spread the word.

    Notes:

    • Rick Perlstein: Just buy all of his books, already. They're great.
    • But especially buy Nixonland. Trust me.

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    Historical political conspiracies, part 3 Sep 29, 2020
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    Back for round three, we're taking on three quick topics this time--the early nineteenth century's obsessions with the nefarious doings of the Masons, the mid-nineteenth century panic about Catholics overrunning our precious, lily-white Protestant republic, and the pre-WWII anti-semitic fervor that frankly couldn't have come at a worse time. It's a cavalcade of ridiculous historical paranoid nonsense to temporarily distract you from the contemporary, ridiculous paranoid nonsense that haunts your every waking moment. Email us at theparanoidstrain at gmail dot com, join the FB group, and keep spreading the word about us to your cleverest friends and neighbors.

    Notes:

    • Bernard Bailin: The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution
    • Thomas Konda: Conspiracies of Conspiracies
    • David Brion Davis: Fear of Conspiracy

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