Ep.10 Sex, Drugs, and Rockets: The Life of Jack Parsons

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In this week’s episode, Alex unravels the extraordinary life of Jack Parsons. Parsons was a rocket genius who believed that science and magic were two sides of the same flame. But his brilliance was matched by his obsession with the occult. By day, he tested rocket engines; by night, he performed sex-magic rituals inspired by Aleister Crowley. Parsons was once described visionary but eventually, he was dismissed as a madman. Want to connect? Check us out on Instagram @should_you_need_us_podcast or email us at [email protected]

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