Occultae Veritatis: Crimes, Curiosities, History, And Mystery

Started by Synanon, now perpetuated by “Doctor” Phil, the modern Troubled Teen Industry is a collection of ranches, resorts, campgrounds and other facilities that purport to “turn a troubled teen around”. In practice however, these places are wrought with abuse, illegal activity, incompetent staff, and programs that don’t deliver what they promise.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case #166: Synanon; The Cult Disguised as Substance Rehabilitation   Classification: [Cults]   Synanon, a cult founded by Alcoholics Anonymous fanatic Charles Dederich, started as a misguided substance addiction program. It soon gripped the money, freedom, and lives of hundreds, conducted abusive attack “therapy sessions” and grew to allegedly attempt and succeed to murder those that opposed them. Hear Sage and the crew tell this story!   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Classification: [Controversial Topics]   Our crisis continues as we map out the future of the oceans, life, agriculture, glaciers, costal cities, the food supply, humanity, happiness, life as we know it. Then, to tie a bow on climate change, an interview with PhD candidate Anastasia Shavrova   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 165b: Climate Change: Is it too late? The hosts have a existential crisis over the future of humanity. Join in as Ood guides everyone through the evidence of climate change happening on a mass and rapid scale. Let us look into the inevitable future that is paved before all of us. -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 164: How to Slay (and Lay) Monsters   Classification: [Mythology]   Today, on Halloween, we cover the most pressing issue in the world today. A basic guide on how to kill, and alternatively seduce and fuck, classic types of monsters. How do you combat Cthulhu? How do you have sex with a ghost? Are vampires all bottoms? Just how do you hunt a werewolf? Learn Today!   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 163b: Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids   Classification: [Real world Lore]   We've covered the culture and history behind these great structures, we've looked at a day in the life of a builder and TODAY in this episode, we finish off the case. We look at the step by step process taken to build a pyramid, bite a chunk out of some “ancient alien” grifters, and bust some myths   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Classification: [Real world Lore] 4580 years ago, before Iron, before coins, before cranes, before basic machines, Ancient Egyptians cut, refined, and transported over two million stones, weighing multiple tons each, up to 800 miles, and stacked them in a 450 foot tall structure that survives to this day. Just how did they pull this off?   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod https://www.ovpod.ca/

We figured out our problems, so while new episodes are being edited, here is an Omnibus of all our Qanon content. Its one hell of a ride.  4 Hours of QAnon!

Case # 162b: Palliative Care and Death with Dignity   Classification: [Controversial Topics]   The Hosts and Guest Dr. Adam Fowler continue talking about the complications palliative care doctors commonly treat, clear up myths about Palliative care, and have a frank discussion about what people should do to prepare for their death.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case #162a: Palliative Care and Death with Dignity Classification: [Controversial Topics] Death, it’s the unrelenting force that will come for us all. Preparing people for the reality of passing on and the health complications leading up to death are the problems guest Dr. Adam Fowler will lead the OVPOD crew through today -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod https://www.ovpod.ca/

  Classification: [Real world Lore]   The third installment of OVpod’s Mysterious recordings, What animals sound like human screams? What pitch does a black hole sing in? What would it sound like to be on a boat in the midst of being attacked by German troops? Find those, and more, in this edition of Mysterious Recordings   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 160b: The Sinking of The Essex   Classification: [History]   The Essex is sunk, the whale that stoved it lived on. The only question left, who will survive to tell the tale? Join in on a tale grimmer than fiction as the crew of the Essex fight off starvation, salt toxicity, tuberculosis, and each other.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 160a: The Sinking of The Essex   Classification: [History]   The real-life event that inspired “Moby Dick”. The real story of a whale taking “revenge” on a whaling vessel, and the survival struggle that ensued. How many lives will the hunt for sperm whales claim? Tune in to find out -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 159: Logical Fallacies   Classification: [Skepticism]   “Logical Fallacy” is a fancy term for “bad argument”. On this episode, Leon will take you through some basic logical fallacies, how to spot them, and just what makes those arguments illogical   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 158b: Lie Detection   Classification: [Pseudoscience]   We cap off Lie Detection by completing the story of the polygraph, and how it relates to Expert Testimony in court, Birth Control, Wonder Woman, and philosopher enclave/Band Aqua   Guest (s): Scott Pinkerton Lead Researcher(s): Richard Bigly Poison: District Brewing Company   Mentioned Topics: Polygraphs, Historical Deception Detection, Dr. William Marston   -Palate Cleanser- Song: I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (1918) Artist: Charles Harrison   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 158a: Lie Detection   Classification: [Pseudoscience]   Can you tell when someone is lying? Can the police? Can government agencies? Can scientists and researchers? Is there any reliable way to detect if someone is telling the truth or telling a lie?   Guest (s): Scott Pinkerton Lead Researcher(s): Richard Bigly Poison: District Brewing Company   Mentioned Topics: Polygraphs, Historical Deception Detection, Dr. William Marston   -Pallet Cleanser- Song: Button Up Your Overcoat Artist: Helen Kane   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 157B: False Confessions Classification: [Societal Issues] Part 2. What would drive an innocent person to confess to a crime that could imprison them for years? Many assume it would take an impossible amount of pressure to “break” and confess. So why does it happen so frequently? Here us as we continue to answer that question. Lead Researcher(s): Ood Gallifrey Poison: Various Home Brews Mentioned Topics: Interrogations, Psychology, Police Misconduct -Pallet Cleanser- Song: In the Jailhouse Now Artist: Jimmie Rodgers (1928) -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod https://www.ovpod.ca/

Case # 157A: False Confessions   Classification: [Societal Issues]   Would you confess to a crime you did not commit? It seems like an obvious answer to most, but yet, many people choose to falsely confess. Join the OVPOD crew as they look at the factors and consequences of having a legal system that regularity generates false confessions.   Lead Researcher(s): Ood Gallifrey Poison: Various Home Brews   Mentioned Topics: Interrogations, Psychology, Police Misconduct   -Pallet Cleanser- Song: The Prisoner's Song Artist: Vernon Dalhart Link: https://countrymusichalloffame.org/artist/vernon-dalhart/   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod

Case # 156: The Bayou of Pigs AKA Operation Red Dog Classification: [Historical Event] Join the ovpod hosts and guest presenter Scott Pinkerton, @YOUCAUGHTSCOTT , as we dive into a failed 1980s white supremacist plot to invade Dominica, coined “The Bayou of Pigs” after another failed invasion from 1961. https://www.ovpod.ca/ Guest Host(s): Scott Pinkerton Lead Researcher(s): Scott Pinkerton Poison: Last Mountain Distillery Mentioned Topics: White Supremacy, Bay Invasions, Buffoonery -Pallet Cleanser- Song: Cocaine Communism Artist: The Tar Sands Link: https://thetarsands.bandcamp.com/ -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod