Behind the Bastards

Marianne, a Venezuelan diaspora member who speaks from lived experience on migration and politics. Michael Edison-Hayden, an investigative reporter specializing in far-right extremism. They discuss Venezuelan frustrations with Western left narratives, survival choices and solidarity practices. Hayden describes local impacts of extremism, reporting risks, and the unraveling of extremist networks.

A deep dive into Phil Spector’s rise and obsessive studio methods, including the creation of the Wall of Sound. The story traces his persona, insecurity, wigs and theatrical intimidation tactics. It follows Ronnie Bennett’s path to the Ronettes, the grind to get recorded, and the fraught, controlling relationship that followed. The arc covers industry power plays, a costly Tina Turner session, retreat and violent personal collapse.

Greazy Will, a Grammy-winning audio engineer and teacher, gives a technical and personal take on Phil Spector. They trace Spector's rise from Brill Building hustle to pioneering the Wall of Sound. Conversation covers his recording innovations, credit disputes, manipulative business moves, and the clash of musical genius with abusive behavior.

Ilya Ayoub, Lebanon- and Middle East-focused historian and journalist, outlines Lebanon’s devastation and regional stakes. Michael Phillips, historian and author, and Stephen Monicelli, political extremism reporter, dig into the Fifth Circuit and Judge James Ho’s influence. Molly Conger, journalist and podcaster, with Mia Wong, breaks down shadow banking risks and modern financial fragilities.

Kava Hoda, physician and podcaster who hosts The House of Pod, joins to discuss Reza Shah. They cover foreign meddling in Persia after WWI. They trace Reza’s rise from military strongman to authoritarian modernization. They outline cultural reforms, clashes with Britain and oil interests, alignment with Germany, and his forced abdication and exile.

Dr. Kaveh Hoda, a physician and podcaster who offers historical commentary, guides a deep dive into Iran’s early 20th-century turmoil. The conversation traces British and Russian imperial maneuvers, the rise of the Persian Cossack Brigade, oil’s strategic lure, wartime occupation, and the Great Persian Famine. Personal exile memories and why this origin story still matters are also touched on.

Shanley, a VC InfoDocs researcher who maps venture capital networks, and Dana Elkurd, a political scientist specializing in Palestinian politics, join the conversation. They tackle venture capital's role in shaping tech power, crypto and the network state. They also cover Gaza: ceasefire violations, debates over armed tactics, disarmament and political legitimacy. Short, sharp, and provocative takes.

Cal Penn, actor and commentator known for film and political work, joins to react to the rise and unraveling of Sylvia Browne. They cover her TV persona, hypnotic past-life sessions, and dramatic claims about the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The conversation digs into cold reading, financial and legal troubles, and high-profile wrong predictions that caused real harm.

Cal Penn, actor and former Obama White House staffer, reacts to the life of Sylvia Browne, the famous psychic detective. They unpack her public image, harmful false readings like the Amanda Berry case, and how her career rose on fabricated credentials. Conversations touch on her early life, claimed spirit guides, founding the Nirvana Foundation, and the real-world consequences of her work.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.  - UFOs, Spies, and Pizzagate: The Clinton Epstein Deposition  - Is the Economy About to Explode? - Outlaw: Criminalization of ICE Watch in Minneapolis - The Fake Crisis Behind Trump's Tariffs - Executive Disorder: War on Iran, Kristi Noem, Sea Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Proton Mail You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. 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