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John le Bon
by John le Bon
Podcast discussing skepticism, psychology, and the world today.
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Bonversations | Ep #81 | Patrick O'Neil (22-Jul-2026)
Why does alcoholism still carry such a stigma in society? How common is sabotage and treachery in the business world? Can people really enjoy life with little money and few possessions? --- The Member bonus for this episode is different from usual. The entire interview with Patrick O'Neil has been published publicly, so there is no 'extra conversation' in this case. Instead, the Member upload for Bonversation #81 is a standalone post-amble, almost two hours, covering: * Bizarre synchronicities involving The Shining, Doctor Sleep, Stephen King, and real life. * Elon Musk's 'war on the woke mind virus' and childhood 'transitions'. * The 'simulation theory' and Nick Bostrom. * JLB's own history with alcohol (including a visit to AA, and why he decided to attend). * The pros and cons of chasing dreams, and what happens when people get what they 'want'. --- You can find the Member post-amble (and shownotes) for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #80 | Lez Luthor [5] (7-Jul-2026)
Who belongs on a so-called 'Truther Mt Rushmore'? Why does it seem like conspiracy theory has gone mainstream? What topics are the algorithms encouraging content creators to push? --- The Member version of this interview runs another three hours (split into two files) and includes discussion about: * The hypnagogic state and how our screens could be interfering with more than just sleep. * Asceticism, minimalism, and why less may be more. * The success of 'Kill Tony' (and how Joe Rogan and Sam Tripoli influence popular discourse). * 'Woo woo' theories about the power of mind over matter. * 'Project Bluebeam' and google trends. * Water filters, seed oils, nutrition, health. * Looksmaxxing, Clavicular, and the pressures facing young people today. * The 'Chosen People' and the rise of anti-Israel rhetoric on social media. And so much more. --- You can find the Member version (and shownotes) for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #79 | Reality Sceptic [4] (30-Jun-2026)
Why do so many people listen to music / podcasts in the shower? Are human relationships entirely 'transactional' -- or is this too cynical? Could one's belief in 'NPC Theory' be influenced by their social interactions? --- The Member version of this interview runs another 90 minutes and includes discussion about: * Why people get involved in the alternative / truth scene in the first place. * Whether or not certain online communities could be fairly described as 'cults'. * How people behave and interact online vs real life. * Object permanence and subjective realities. * Pros and cons of the 'treat others the way you want to be treated' philosophy. And so much more. --- You can find the Member version (and shownotes) for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #78 | Zach OY (17-Jun-2026)
Is the concept of 'weed addiction' basically a myth? How can a viral video on youtube change a young man's life forever? Why do so many people today feel disconnected from the world around them? --- The Member version of this interview runs another 50 minutes and includes discussion about: * Zach's research into 'dark stuff' concerning racial bias in school shootings. * Fitness, aging, alternative health. * Fear, anxiety, and trying to remain positive. * Astral projection and manifestation. * Lasting effects of childhood experiences. And so much more. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #77 | Crypto-Kubrology (28-May-2026)
Why are Stanley Kubrick's films (and life) laden with synchronistic symbols and numbers? Can deep study of esoteric ideas and pop culture send some people to dark places? What happened to the Sync Book community all those years ago? --- The Member version of this interview runs another 45 minutes and includes discussion about: * David Foster Wallace and Infinite Jest * Personal synchronicities (including predictions of future events) * Theories surrounding Kubrick's reported death * 9/11, Jack Parsons, Aleister Crolwey, and symbolic 'portals' * The normalisation and proliferation of formerly fringe ideas And so much more. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #76 | Cogent Critique (24-Jan-2026)
Why do so many people feel like time has 'sped up' since muh coronas? Who is really responsible for the dramatic changes we are seeing in society? Are millennials in store for the loneliest, saddest deaths of any generation? --- The Member version of this interview runs another hour and includes discussion about: * What the 'crown jewel' (2020) revealed about the true nature of human beings / society * Bob Lazar, the Nimitz incident, and the apparent increase of belief in UFOs etc * Should those who commit paternity fraud be imprisoned like criminals? * The rapid rise of AI and whether or not this can be put to good use And so much more. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #75 | Lez Luthor [4] (27-Jul-2025)
Would it bother you if your favourite content creators turned out to be AI characters? Why did the concept of 'bullshit jobs' become so popular a few years ago? Has common courtesy and etiquette in daily life 'gone out the window'? --- The Member version of this interview runs another two and a half hours and includes discussion about: * Whether or not 'treat others you want to be treated' works as well in practice as it sounds in theory. * Fundamental differences between the nature of men and women. * Trends in the modern dating scene. * Long-term impacts on society of TV programming like Sex & the City. * Pros and cons of trying to discuss and share information on controversial topics. * Benefits which might follow from treating life like a test. And much, much more. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #24 – 9/11 Grand Spectacular (11-Sep-2025)
The twenty-fourth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. 9/11 Grand Spectacular 2025 Can you believe it's been 24 years already? See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #23 – Twenty Three (6-Aug-2025)
The twenty-third episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Twenty Three What do the numbers mean? See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #22 – Post Truthers (30-Jul-2025)
The twenty-second episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Post Truthers They say we're living in a 'post-truth' world... See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Bonversations | Ep #74 | Lark in Texas (8-Jul-2025)
Does anybody really care about the future of society? Why don't most of us know anything about 'communitarianism'? What's the long-term outlook for the world as we know it? --- The Member version of this interview runs another forty minutes and includes discussion about: * Earth Day (1970) and how it relates to global agendas * The 'covid military operation' -- what was the ultimate purpose behind it? * Is depopulation really such a bad thing? * Are the people who run the show 'evil'? Are they even conscious of their role? * DARPA, LifeLog, and the intention behind the internet. And much, much more. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #73 | Subtle Infinity (26-May-2025)
Occupy Wall Street: What really happened, and does this kind of activism make a difference? Are the folks involved in 'New Age' communities really interested in seeking the truth? Was the sudden rise of 'Flat Earth' circa 2015 part of an elaborate psyop? --- The Member version of this interview runs another hour and includes discussion about: * The angry paleontologist on the Joe Rogan show, and the broader dinohoax question. * Evolution, colonialism, genocide, the 'new world', technology, and how they relate to one another. * Limits of language when trying to understand and describe this realm / existence. * 'Simulation theory', escape rooms, AI, 'NPC theory', and so forth. * The search for happiness, and why some people need answers (good or bad). * 'It's all scripted' and whether or not the likes of Rogan, Eddie Bravo etc believe what they're saying. * Orgone energy, chemtrails, jibby jabs, etc. * Potential solutions on the individual level, and the wider scale. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Walk & Talk Ep #02 - 'Monkey See' (2-Jul-2025)
What's the deal with the hundredth monkey effect? Topics include the 'hundredth monkey effect', human psychology, David Icke, and so much more. This episode dedicated to Tomfoolery and TNG (aka Project Monolith Music). This episode also available via YouTube. See johnlebon dot com for more.
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Walk & Talk Ep #01 - 'Heat Waves' (1-Jul-2025)
Take a walk along the Maritsa River in beautiful Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Topics include: Muh climate changes, sympathy for the foolish masses, chemmies in the air, and much more. This episode also available via YouTube. See johnlebon dot com for more.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #21 - Muh Six Elevens (11-Jun-2025)
The twenty-first episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Muh Six Elevens They've been telling us for months (years) that the Seattle Space Needle is coming down. It's in movies. TV shows. Netflix. The symbolism, guys. The symbolism. It's all part of the bigger script that we can decode by watching lots of Netflix. And also by paying close attention to the news. Like news junkies. The Predictive Programming is clear about this. Today's the day. Six Eleven. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Bonversations | Ep #72 | Nocturnal Revelries (24-May-2025)
Why would a non conspiracy guy spend his spare time reading and reviewing classic conspiracy literature? Are millennials destined to become the final generation to care about human creativity? What might Ted Kaczynski say if he could see how much we use chatGPT today? --- The Member version of this interview runs another 40 minutes and includes discussion about: * Do rituals work -- and is there any benefit to be had from studying magick-related texts? * The future of blogs and independent media as AI becomes ubiquitous. * Is music and other art created with these technologies inherently inferior to the 'real' thing? * Have people (on the individual and / or societal level) significantly changed post-corona? * Are people getting stupider and, if so, is there an intentional agenda behind it? And much, much more. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #71 | Michael Palmer (30-Apr-2025)
What happens when a trained scientist decides to investigate the official story of nuclear weapons? Why would a successful academic risk his livelihood by speaking out against muh coronas? How could countless experts around the world be wrong about something at the same time? --- The Member version of this interview runs another hour and includes discussion about: * Certain commonalities among many of the leading figures of nuclear science and the Manhattan Project. * The reactions Michael received from family, friends, and peers, as a result of his Science skepticism. * Indications that there are more experts who doubt the official stories than we may realise. * How many politicians, movie directors, and other key players might know about the nuclear fakery. * 'Bert the Turtle' and how video-based propaganda has been successful in inculcating the masses. --- You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Clip Show Focus #01b - IPS Evening Deprogram 5/8/25 (9-May-2025)
The JLB Clip Show Series is hectic, eclectic, and somewhat eccentric... This episode based on Livestream 'IPS Evening Deprogram' (8-May-2025) available here. Show notes and links for this Clip Show Focus available here. Join the Free JLB Patreon here.
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Bonversations | Ep #70 | Boq Precision (26-Apr-2025)
Who was really behind the recent 4chan hack and temporary closure? Is there more evidence for the existence of Muhammad than that of George Washington? Why are we taught from a young age that marriage between cousins is a bad thing? The Member version of this interview runs another 45 minutes and includes discussion about: * Skepticism and what this term seems to mean to different people * Do humans need a foundational belief system to make sense of this world and / or lead a good life? * The idea that English and Arabic are vastly different languages: is this a 'psyop'? * How common is mental illness among people who discuss topics like media fakery? * Why aren't there more Arabs and Muslims speaking out about the lies in the news? And much, much more. You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #69 | Martin Liedtke (25-Apr-2025)
Are the bizarre synchronicities in our lives evidence that we live in some kind of 'virtual reality'? How can one reconcile belief in a cyclical 'great reset' and a life lived without fear? What clues exist in language, art, and elsewhere, to suggest that we may be living in hell? The Member version of this interview runs another 45 minutes and includes discussion about: * Dr Emoto, cymatics, and the simple water experiment which can be done at home. * Placebo, mind over matter, and alternative approaches to health. * NPC Theory: the potential dangers, and the supporting evidence. * The 'Final Experiment' and why FE OGs consider certain individuals to be traitors. * The real reason why people across the world were pressured to take an injection. You can find the Member version and shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Bonversations | Ep #68 | William Ramsey (8-Apr-2025)
Were the flight numbers of 9/11 chosen due to Aleister Crowley and magick? What leads some folks to become emotionally invested in online 'movements'? Was the UFO craze of the 80s and 90s (through to today) led by intel agents? The Member version of this call runs another hour and includes discussion about: * How the 'broligarchy' and the Trump / Musk / Vance ticket tapped into the power of podcasting. * The importance of being skeptical about the medical industrial complex (specifically surgery). * What was the real agenda behind the fear campaign regarding the injections? * The esoteric or occult connections between 9/11, 3/11, and how they appear in pop culture. * Whether or not we can trust the stories given to us about 'ancient civilisations' and 'ancient texts'. You can find the shownotes for this episode at Bonversations.com
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #20 - Three Eleven: Five Year Anniversary (11-Mar-2025) [Part 2]
The twentieth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Three Eleven: Five Year Anniversary This is an all-out, not-to-be-missed, Grand Spectacular episode of the LNTL. A special edition for Three Eleven (and the season finale). See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #20 - Three Eleven: Five Year Anniversary (11-Mar-2025) [Part 1]
The twentieth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Three Eleven: Five Year Anniversary This is an all-out, not-to-be-missed, Grand Spectacular episode of the LNTL. A special edition for Three Eleven (and the season finale). See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #19b - Truth Research (4-Mar-2025) [Part 2]
The nineteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. 'Truth' 'Research': Are we really learning anything? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. --- See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #19a - Truth Research (4-Mar-2025) [Part 1]
The nineteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. 'Truth' 'Research': Are we really learning anything? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. --- See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #18b - Neighbours (25-Feb-2025) [Part 2]
The eighteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Neighbours: Who cares amirite? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #18a - Neighbours (25-Feb-2025) [Part 1]
The eighteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Neighbours: Who cares amirite? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #17 - Underm A.I. ne (18-Feb-2025)
The seventeenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. A.I. takeover: how might it happen? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Bonversations | Ep #67 | Zabujard (13-Feb-2025)
Why can some people fall asleep as soon as they go to bed whereas for others it takes hours? What could lead a man to convert from Christianity to Judaism to Witchcraft? How many NEETs are out there, and what do they do with their time? The second part of this call runs another two hours and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #16 - Anaesthesia (11-Feb-2025)
The sixteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Anaesthesia: basically just a form of almost killing people? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Bonversations | Ep #66 | Jim Rizoli (10-Feb-2025)
How might an honest, well-meaning person find himself being targeted by the ADL? Why does every Western country today seem to be experiencing waves of mass immigration? What are the main reasons for some folks no longer believing the stories of 20th century history? The second part of this call runs another 90 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Echo Chambers of One
Do you think anybody really knows how many bots are currently interacting on social media? How much influence is the discourse on the internet having on your life right now? Is it possible that the online 'echo chambers' are more akin to solitary confinement? This presentation is also available in video format at johnlebon dot com. There you will also find the shownotes and links which accompany this piece.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #15b - Online Panic (4-Feb-2025) [Part 2]
The fifteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Are people in real life anywhere near as worried as social media would have us believe? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #15a - Online Panic (4-Feb-2025) [Part 1]
The fifteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Are people in real life anywhere near as worried as social media would have us believe? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See the shownotes for this episode at johnlebon dot com. You can help ensure these shows are produced more often by visiting the JLB Support page.
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Bonversations | Ep #65 | Markus Allen [2] (30-Jan-2025)
How much of one’s finite time is it worth spending on ‘research’ into the so-called ‘truth’? Why do some people know lots of folks who suffered from the jibbies, but others don’t know any? What evidence is there of an overt, worldwide, depopulation agenda taking effect in front of our eyes? The second part of this call runs another two hours and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Late Night Truth Lounge | Ep #14 - SpaceX 'Hoax' (28-Jan-2025)
The fourteenth episode of the Late Night Truth Lounge. Is the SpaceX rocket capture technology a hoax? We discuss this topic, play some trivia, and so much more. See johnlebon dot com for more information.
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Bonversations | Ep #64 | Anti Warhol (28-Jan-2025)
How and why did Andy Warhol become a household name in America? Is much of the 'modern art' market simply an elaborate money laundering operation? What is the relationship between Warhol's 'The Factory' and the CIA and the Rockefellers? The second part of this call runs another 70 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #63 | Reality Sceptic [3] (16-Jan-2025)
What could cause an enthusiastic young podcaster to suddenly want to walk away? Are most 'awake' people just as hopelessly programmed as regular TV-believing normies? If we could know for certain that the NPC theory is valid, would it actually change our lives? The second part of this call runs another 80 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #62 | Gematrinator 85 [2] (11-Jan-2025)
Is it possible that an interest in gematria might be evidence of 'schizophrenia'? Do the numbers point to a computer-like 'superstructure' permeating our reality? Netflix recently launched a new WWE 'era': did this somehow summon the recent California wildfires? The second part of this call runs another 75 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #61 | Tim Ozman [5] (21-Dec-2024)
Are the leading Flat Earth really trying to mandoozle their own listeners? How often do 'awake' people change their opinions when new evidence comes to light? What is the 'predictive programming' evidence that there may be a nuke event in 2025? The second part of this call runs another 90 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #60 | Eccentric Views (10-Dec-2024)
Did the former 'leader' of the YouTube 'truth movement' fake his death? Was the world lied to about what really happened in Melbourne circa 2020 - 2022? How did the some folks, who initially fell for the 'Flat Earth' meme, eventually manage to escape? The second part of this call runs another hour and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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JLB Member Sesh - Ep #01 - Flat Tire
Topics Rogan, Trump, Tate, Coffeezilla, Flat Earth, Dubay, Faith, Confidence, and much more. Background This is the public release of a Member Sesh originally published on johnlebon dot com on October 26, 2024. More info See this page for information about how you can find more of these episodes, and / or take part in a future Member Sesh yourself 👍
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Bonversations | Ep #59 | J(eff)LB Asia (25-Nov-2024)
How much of what the government tells us about the outside world is pure propaganda? Why are so many western people choosing to leave their homelands behind? Have we been lied to about the so-called 'World Wars'? The second part of this call runs another two hours and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #58 | Orphan Red (22-Nov-2024)
What is 'remote viewing'? Can it be used to make accurate predictions about pro sport outcomes? Was 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' a case of 'truth in plain sight'? The second part of this call runs another two hours and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #57 | Rambo (12-Nov-2024)
Why do we see so many amazing 'coincidences' in major sporting events? How much of what we are shown on the news is CGI, deep fakery, holography, and so on? If you were indeed living in a 'video game' (or 'simulation'), would you really want to know? The second part of this call runs another 80 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #56 | FarceValue (11-Nov-2024)
Is it true that artistic / creative people tend to 'lean left' on the political spectrum? Why are some folks in the 'alternative' corner of the internet so dogmatic about their beliefs? What are the chances that the new (old) boss is going to be any better than the old (new) boss? The second part of this call runs another 90 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #55 | Negentropic (20-Oct-2024)
Did the so-called 'truth movement' ever really stand a chance? Is it worth telling friends and family that the TV is lying to them? Would your food be more nutritious if you simply didn't cook it? The second part of this call runs another 45 minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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Bonversations | Ep #54 | Will Duffy (30-Sep-2024)
Would you accept a free ticket (valued at $30,000) for an expedition to Antarctica? What if it risked proving your own theory about the 'shape of the world' wrong? Why are the leading Flat Earth promoters running away from this opportunity? The second part of this call runs another half hour and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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JLB Chats #25 | 'Shifty Headlights' (29-Sep-2024)
Why do certain people believe they can absolve debts by using the 'Bills of Exchange' Act? Are some folks still clinging on to false narratives which they bought into back in 2020 / 2021? Have you noticed that modern automobiles tend to have 'evil' looking headlights or taillights? You can find the shownotes for this episode and more information on this page.
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Bonversations | Ep #53 | Paul Stobbs (25-Aug-2024)
Who are the 'nephilim' and what do they have to do with clowns? Why do some people believe that Jesus has already come back (and left again)? Can we glean insights into the nature of this realm by studying... 'The X-Files'? Part 2 of this call runs another 60+ minutes and can be found at Bonversations dot com.
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