Mr. Hallorann, what’s in Room 237?

We watch Rodney Ascher’s 2012 documentary and ponder whether there really is such a thing as a harmless conspiracy theory.

Also mentioned: The X-Files, NXIVM, When Prophecy Fails, Kurt Vonnegut, Inglourious Basterds, Vic Chesnutt.

The pastor Brendan mentioned is Dan Barker. The cult expert is Stephen Hassan.

Opening and closing theme: Silver Jews, Candy Jail