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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2024 · 26 MIN

ZBT: The CIA Used Vampires Corpses to Fight Communism

from Bold American Pod · host Barstool Sports

In this gripping two-part podcast series, we delve into the unexpected and strange overlap of history and modernity. In Round 1, we explore how the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) used Filipino folklore, particularly the terrifying aswang, to wage psychological warfare during the post-WWII Hukbalahap Rebellion. Learn how Air Force Officer Edward Lansdale and the CIA weaponized vampire myths in the Philippines to turn the tide of insurgency. Round 2 takes a shocking turn to modern times, where nine athletes from Tufts University’s men’s lacrosse team were hospitalized after a dangerous workout led by a Navy SEAL. Discover the risks of high-intensity training and the dangers of rhabdomyolysis. Available now on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify. SEO Keywords: CIA, Filipino folklore, aswang, Edward Lansdale, Hukbalahap, psychological warfare, Filipino vampires, post-colonial Philippines, U.S. military history, Navy SEAL training, Tufts University, rhabdomyolysis, athlete health risks, extreme workouts, modern sports injuries, historical espionage, paranormal warfare. @Mentions: @CIAHistory @USMilitary @TuftsUniversity @NavySEALs @FolkloreExperts @HistoryUnpluggedPodcast @AthleteRecovery Hashtags: #CIA #Folklore #Aswang #PhilippineHistory #PsychologicalWarfare #NavySEAL #Rhabdomyolysis #AthleteSafety #HistoricalEspionage #SupernaturalWarfare #Podcast #SportsInjury #Mythology #TrueStoryYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

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