Synanon Part 1: Addiction To Stupidity

from Torture · host Kevin Young & Dan Hourigan

On this episode Dan and Kevin will discuss: Getting to know Chuck, meningitis, becoming a beach bum, Alcoholics Anonymous, LSD, bull sessions, dope fiends, the Game, Hollywood Elite, the Kidsnatchers, and so much more!Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen.Buy Us A CoffeeInstagramTwitterTiktokThe Sassholes Insta!!Thank you to the Please Don't Follow Me Home podcast for starting off the episode today.https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/48/pendle.phphttps://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/04/us/charles-dederich-83-synanon-founder-dies.htmlhttp://www.paulmorantz.com/the_synanon_story/the-true-history-of-synanon-violence-and-how-it-started/http://www.paulmorantz.com/cult/the-history-of-synanon-and-charles-dederich/https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/synanon-cult/https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/the-sunshine-placeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: 7QU9IW0B2IJBFZJYMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/suburban-honeymoonLicense code: 1OKNVEXYPW8QAYSHAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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