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Friday Night Purge
Host [Host Name] discusses America's patriotic spirit and the thrilling spectacle of societal cleansing.
24 Mar 2026
Poor Thing
Fearful Symmetry is trying to save the world. So please, we beg you, don’t bother us when we’re working. Also, just what exactly is the significance of a dying rat?
22 Jan 2026
Washing Away
Radio host Paul Clarion, a beacon of sagacity, returns to dispense absolutions of sin to needy callers. Meanwhile Fearful Symmetry’s book of affirmations Happy Thoughts People! sweeps the nation.
13 Dec 2025
Trumpmore
A loving celebration of President Trump. This is the true and inspirational account of James Pummenger whose prophetic dream will soon lead to the greatest monument in human history.
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Epilogue — Where Are They Now?
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2 Nov 2024
A Nation’s Troubled History
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26 Oct 2024
All the Little Hatchets
This episode explores the Cult of Little Hatchets' spread, Rovena and Kumbaro's rituals, and Uncle Enver's return to Albanian television during a period of social chaos.
18 Oct 2024
Voices from the Deep
This episode explores the mysterious origins of the Hatchet Man series, examining theories about its true author and its impact on Albanian society.
12 Oct 2024
The Hatchet Man Cometh
This episode explores the bizarre Albanian TV series "Hatchet Man," which featured brutal and senseless killings, examining its impact on society and its unexpected popularity.
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The New Age
This episode explores profound philosophical questions and soulful human connections, offering listeners a path toward enlightenment.
20 Jun 2023
Monsters
This episode explores true stories of dementia, war, dreams, and recurring trauma, revealing the monstrous aspects of human experience.
12 Jun 2023
Seth Horton's Super Bowl
Seth Horton discusses war, football, and other random topics, offering a humorous take on everyday life.
4 Jun 2023
Shredded Ralstons
The hosts discuss absurd situations, including stolen leftovers and bogus quotes, finding solace in the metaphorical "Shredded Ralstons" and its cowboy energy.
21 May 2023
The Apes that Bomb
This episode explores bizarre and unbelievable stories of animals exhibiting strange and destructive behaviors on Earth.
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Drone War for Peace
Published 12 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Fact is, when the Pentagon calls, you're flattered. When the Pentagon says, come shape and run our campaign, you say, all right. So I happily took over their combat drone advocacy and brand enhancement project. It only took me about 20 minutes before I threw away that name and gave it a shining new one. The drone war for peace campaign. And that felt good right from the jump. The mission was simple. Get Americans to love their military drones. Just a little drone war makeover. Fresh spin, enhanced desirability, warm and fuzzy affirmations from the homeland. Sort of how you might sell Campbell's chicken noodle soup if a can of soup could blow apart human beings from 5,000 miles away. […]
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