Jack Parsons' Controversies

Was Parsons a science genius or a danger?

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80 mins

Explore the controversial life of Jack Parsons, a rocket pioneer whose breakthroughs shaped early space exploration but whose methods raised serious concerns. Discover how his involvement in occult rituals inspired by Aleister Crowley fueled suspicion and alienation from the scientific community.

Ep 1:

The Explosion That Ended a Genius

A Pasadena mansion erupts in flame, leaving a dying genius still giving orders. Meet Jack Parsons—rocket pioneer, occultist, and the man history tried to erase.

Ep 2:

Toilets, Rockets, and Broken Fortunes

From a bullied, fatherless boy blowing up school toilets to a self-taught chemist chasing the stars, discover how young Jack Parsons turned backyard chaos into rocket science.

Ep 3:

The Suicide Squad Meets a Corrupt Cop

Caltech's reckless "Suicide Squad" invents America's rocket program while Jack risks his life detonating bombs in court—setting a corrupt cop's vendetta in motion.

Ep 4:

The Parsonage and Its Forbidden Rites

Jack turns his family mansion into a magical commune of artists, occultists, and rebels, diving headfirst into Aleister Crowley's forbidden Thelemic rites.

Ep 5:

A Conman Named Hubbard Moves In

A charming Navy veteran named Hubbard charms his way into Jack's home, his money, and his girlfriend—setting the stage for a bizarre occult ritual gone wrong.

Ep 6:

Babalon's Bride and America's Blacklist

Jack doubles down on magic with new bride Cameron while the Red Scare strips him of his career, security clearance, and any hope of redemption.

Ep 7:

The Final Countdown to Oblivion

On his last night before fleeing to Mexico, Jack's laboratory explodes in a blast that kills him instantly—leaving behind haunting last words and unanswered questions.

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