Topic: The Secret

4 chapters across the catalog

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
• 10:51 - 12:54

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Historical Origins of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion

An Al Jazeera segment details the history of the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion," describing it as a fabricated text created by the Russian secret police in the early 1900s. The document purports to outline a Jewish plot for world domination but was discredited shortly after publication. Even Tsar Nicholas II, despite his own prejudices, recognized the work as a forgery and ordered its confiscation.

32: Nocebo
• 55:09 - 1:00:06

32: Nocebo

Power of the Word and Trump's Positive Thinking

The hosts discuss the "power of the word" and the concept of manifesting reality through speech, citing Joel Osteen and the book *The Secret*. They link Donald Trump's rhetorical style to his former pastor, Norman Vincent Peale, author of *The Power of Positive Thinking*. They argue that Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan functions as a collective manifestation tool, contrasting it with the "doom and gloom" of previous administrations.

26: Butter Biscuits
• 2:03:47 - 2:12:13

26: Butter Biscuits

Rituals and Trauma-Informed Magic Practices

Witches in Baltimore are documented performing rituals involving honey and shells to seek favor from the spirit Oshun. One practitioner explains that witchcraft helped her reorganize her world following personal trauma and depression. The hosts discuss whether this is a rejection of the "patriarchy" within the church and note the influence of pop culture like Harry Potter on the popularity of magic.

18: Shero to Zero
• 23:38 - 28:45

18: Shero to Zero

Steve Cokley and the Sigma Pi Phi Boule Secret Society

The late Steve Cokley, described as a "futureologist," lectured extensively on Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule, a clandestine society for elite black men. Cokley claimed this group acts as a control mechanism within the black community, similar to the Illuminati or the Trilateral Commission. The rise of YouTube allowed Cokley's archival VHS lectures to reach a modern audience, challenging the group's influence.