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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 23 MIN

Rocketman: Do What Thou Wilt

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In this gripping finale, witness the catastrophic unraveling of Jack Parsons' extraordinary life. L. Ron Hubbard's calculated betrayal—seducing Parsons' girlfriend and absconding with his life savings—sets off a devastating chain of events. FBI surveillance, Red Scare blacklisting, and the revocation of his security clearance exile the JPL co-founder from the aerospace industry he helped create. Reduced to mixing explosives for Hollywood films, Parsons spirals through poverty, heroin use, and messianic delusions before a mysterious garage explosion claims his life at 37. Explore how America's conformist paranoia destroyed a visionary genius—and why his scientific legacy endured despite decades of deliberate erasure. Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/42YoQGI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

In this gripping finale, witness the catastrophic unraveling of Jack Parsons' extraordinary life. L. Ron Hubbard's calculated betrayal—seducing Parsons' girlfriend and absconding with his life savings—sets off a devastating chain of events. FBI surveillance, Red Scare blacklisting, and the revocation of his security clearance exile the JPL co-founder from the aerospace industry he helped create. Reduced to mixing explosives for Hollywood films, Parsons spirals through poverty, heroin use, and messianic delusions before a mysterious garage explosion claims his life at 37. Explore how America's conformist paranoia destroyed a visionary genius—and why his scientific legacy endured despite decades of deliberate erasure. Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/42YoQGI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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