What if the secret societies, elite bloodlines, and occult orders that shaped medieval Europe never actually disappeared — they just got better at hiding? In this episode, Jordan sits down with Joel Thomas, host of Free the Rabbits, to pull back the curtain on the ancient power structures that continue to operate beneath the surface of modern civilization. From the Rex Deus priesthood and the Knights Templar to the mystery of Rennes-le-Château, the Priory of Sion, and the Nephilim bloodlines hiding in plain sight — Joel brings two hours of serious research and hard questions to a conversation that connects the ancient world directly to the one we're living in right now. This isn't history for history's sake. This is the blueprint.

(0:00) Introduction, themes, and guest overview

(1:21) Guest introduction: Joel Thomas from Free the Rabbits

(1:58) Rennes Le Chateau mystery and historical overview

(3:14) Joel Thomas on academic integrity and research approaches

(5:13) The Cass Sunstein effect and cognitive infiltration

(10:06) UAP, NHI phenomena, and historical context

(12:10) Joel Thomas’ personal Freemasonry experience

(14:58) Music, conspiracy research, and building community

(17:12) Podcasting journey and community building

(19:32) Rennes Le Chateau mystery revisited

(20:05) Rex Deus and historical background

(26:13) Rex Deus priesthood and practices

(29:42) The Essenes and their connection to Rex Deus

(31:54) The Temple Mount and significance in modern conflicts

(33:20) Christian Zionism vs. Christianity

(36:29) The origins and rise of the Knights Templar

(44:39) Templars, Assassins, and Palestine connections

(45:43) QAnon movement and controlled opposition

(47:28) Templars’ split with Priory of Sion

(51:31) Fall and resurgence of the Templars

(52:42) Sinclair family and Templar order in Scotland

(57:10) Roslyn Chapel and mysterious carvings

(1:01:17) French nobility and Middle East connections

(1:04:04) Arthurian legends and hidden meanings

(1:09:03) Robin Hood as a grail tale

(1:14:09) Occult initiation processes

(1:14:44) Ren Le Chateau and Father Sonnier’s story

(1:19:23) Oak Island treasure and Rosicrucian connections

(1:20:51) Catholic Church’s actions against Father Sonnier

(1:24:08) Bloodlines of Jesus and their significance

(1:24:39) Priory of Sion and Les Dossier Secrets

In Part 2 of the Gladio series, Jordan examines Operation Gladio not as a Cold War footnote, but as a framework for understanding how power operates beneath the surface of modern politics.

This episode explores NATO’s secret “stay-behind” networks, the economic fears that drove anti-communist strategy in post–World War II Europe, and the emergence of what became known as the “strategy of tension.” Jordan connects Gladio to intelligence institutions, financial networks, and political coordination layers including P2, Banco Ambrosiano, BCCI, and the Vatican Bank.

Rather than focusing on individual scandals, the discussion looks at systems: how fear shapes public perception, how covert finance sustains political secrecy, and how crises can shift power inside institutions.

The episode concludes by introducing a key question that will guide the rest of the series: instead of asking who did it, what did it do?

(0:00) Introduction to today's episode on Gladio

(0:31) Overview and Impact of Gladio on 20th-century events

(1:05) Podcast updates and listener engagement

(2:08) Framework of Gladio's origins and geopolitical landscape

(4:21) Creation of NATO's stay-behind armies and anti-communism

(6:43) Communism's economic threat and alignment to combat it

(10:37) Gladio's connection to institutions and clarification of ideologies

(13:02) Roots of intelligence networks and CIA origins

(16:07) United Fruit Company, CIA coups, and state power misuse

(19:15) Fascist networks and strategy of tension in Gladio

(21:37) False flag operations and public confirmation of Gladio

(23:38) Evolution of Gladio tactics and psychological operations

(25:23) Controversial connections and suspicious national incidents

(29:31) Public discussion challenges and the Bondi Beach shooting

(35:17) P2 Masonic lodge influence and Italy's Plan for Democratic Rebirth

(40:52) Financial scandals: Banco Ambrosiano, Vatican Bank, BCCI

(47:45) Iran Contra, Southern Air Transport, and Epstein connections

(53:08) Robert Maxwell, Promise Software, and surveillance evolution

(1:01:14) Systems understanding and applying historical frameworks

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(1:08:08) Closing remarks and farewell

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded dramatically since 9/11, reshaping U.S. immigration enforcement, surveillance, and detention policy in ways most Americans rarely see. Jordan Ryan examines how ICE has evolved and what its current operations reveal about the modern American security state. This episode breaks down common myths about immigration enforcement, explores the realities of ICE raids and detention practices, and highlights documented cases of mistaken identity, prolonged detention, and the treatment of children and families. Jordan also discusses ICE’s deadliest year on record, mounting human rights concerns, and the agency’s growing relationships with surveillance and data-driven technology partners. Placing these developments in historical and political context, the episode challenges listeners to look beyond partisan narratives and consider what today’s policies signal about the future of immigration, civil liberties, and state power in the United States.

(0:00) Introduction to Mind Body Mushroom

(5:25) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee

(7:14) The Role of ICE in Immigration

(11:13) Analyzing the Effectiveness and Complexities of ICE

(17:11) Current Operations and Myths Surrounding ICE

(21:46) Issues with Detainment and Mistaken Identities

(25:06) Detention Center Conditions and Child Treatment

(27:01) ICE's Deadliest Year and Case Studies

(33:37) Human Rights Concerns and Reports on ICE

(37:15) Surveillance and Immigration Policies

(40:09) Legal Tactics and Administrative Warrants

(42:11) ICE's Tech Partnerships and Implications

(46:54) Connections to Controversial Figures and Concepts

(52:13) Detention Center Expansion and Future Governance

(57:27) The Importance of Awareness in Immigration Policy

(59:05) Reflecting on Past Administration's Policies

(1:00:23) Closing Thoughts and Preview of Next Episode

(1:01:22) Sponsor mention: Wind and Sea Coffee

This episode begins a multi-part series exploring Operation Gladio as a framework for understanding how political crises, fear, and narrative control have shaped modern events.

Serving as a foundational primer, this installment introduces the problem–reaction–solution model and examines how moments of instability have historically been used to guide public perception and justify major political and policy shifts.

In future episodes, this framework will be applied to modern case studies before tracing its origins back to the documented history of Operation Gladio, Cold War-era destabilization campaigns, and real intelligence operations that influenced the modern world.

(0:00) Introduction and episode overview

(7:01) The Hegelian dialectic and political manipulation

(14:25) Upcoming topics and importance of questioning narratives

(16:37) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee

In this solo-cast, Jordan breaks down the side of the Jeffrey Epstein story most outlets still ignore — his deep ties to Israeli intelligence, Unit 8200 cyber weapons, Ehud Barak, and the Rothschild banking network. Drawing from newly released documents and reporting, he unpacks how Epstein operated as a power broker inside a global web of espionage, offshore banking, cyber-tech startups, and political elites.

This episode explores how Epstein helped fuel the rise of Israel’s cyber-weapons industry, why Swiss banks and billionaires courted him, and how money laundering, blackmail, and intelligence cutouts formed the real backbone of his influence.

If you’re searching for a deeper explanation of Epstein’s role in global intelligence, cyber warfare, and high-level corruption, this episode gives you the context missing from mainstream coverage.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and Jordan's interest in mushrooms and coffee

(2:48) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee

(4:29) Exploring the health benefits of mushroom coffee

(6:01) Historical origins of mushroom coffee

(9:42) Cultural significance of mushrooms in coffee

(13:08) How to brew the perfect cup of mushroom coffee

(17:03) Unique mushroom coffee recipes to try at home

(23:17) Scientific research on mushroom coffee benefits

(28:17) Mushroom coffee's impact on energy and wellness

(35:20) The environmental sustainability of mushroom coffee

(38:24) Q&A with listeners about mushroom coffee experiences

(41:07) Future trends in mushroom coffee innovation

(47:00) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee

(51:15) Mushroom coffee in different cultures around the world

(54:06) Wrap-up and what to expect in the next episode

Jordan Ryan sits down with Devon Colbert to explore his journey with the Colbert Project and his background in public service. They discuss Devon's recovery from injury and the potential health benefits of mushrooms, including experiences with psilocybin in Texas. The conversation delves into serotonin receptors, chronic pain, and the gut-serotonin connection. They examine psilocybin's role in spinal cord recovery, the risks of spinal surgery, and the synergy of Vitamin D and psilocybin. Topics include microdosing for retired service members, holistic healing, and the medical industrial complex. The episode also covers mental health, aging, spirituality, and future projects, closing with personal experiences and outreach efforts.

(0:00) Introduction to Devin Colbert's journey and the Colbert Project

(1:49) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee

(2:24) Devin's background in public service and injury recovery

(5:21) Mushrooms and their potential health benefits

(6:14) Perceptions and experiences with psilocybin in Texas

(9:37) Serotonin receptors and their role in physical recovery

(14:33) Psilocybin and chronic pain conditions

(15:15) The gut-serotonin connection to health

(21:51) Psilocybin and chondroitinase ABC enzyme in spinal cord recovery

(26:27) Risks of spinal surgery vs. alternative treatments

(31:55) Vitamin D and psilocybin synergy

(33:05) Vagus nerve, gut health, and healing

(36:02) Microdosing for retired service members

(40:34) Holistic healing with psilocybin

(43:52) Personal recovery stories and muscle strength improvement

(47:33) Advances and challenges in psilocybin research

(56:46) Questioning the medical industrial complex

(59:23) Mental health and microdosing

(1:00:03) Microdosing benefits for physical recovery

(1:01:47) Mushrooms in managing aging

(1:02:07) Future projects and collaborations

(1:03:03) Outreach and support

(1:04:20) Comparing psychedelics and their effects

(1:05:39) Spirituality's role in healing

(1:10:08) Finding purpose through challenges

(1:11:40) Personal experiences aiding others

(1:13:31) Closing remarks and contact information

Isaac Weishaupt joins Jordan Ryan to discuss technology, AI, and veteran wellness. They explore dark enlightenment, conspiracy theories, and gnosticism, examining transhumanism and societal control. The episode touches on the Great Reset, American enlightenment, and accelerationism's societal impact. They discuss Silicon Valley's influence, occult practices, AI consciousness, wealth disparity, and capitalism. The conversation includes hyperstition, meme magic, extremist ideologies, and cultural implications of a potential police state, concluding with reflections on AI, science fiction, and religious end times.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Isaac Weisop

(0:56) Isaac Weisop's background, connection to host, and military service

(2:00) Overview of technology, AI, and veteran wellness

(5:36) Dark enlightenment, conspiracy theories, and their implications

(12:28) Gnosticism, transhumanism, and philosophical foundations of societal control

(26:27) The Great Reset, American enlightenment, and the inversion of the constitution

(29:21) Accelerationism and hyper capitalism's impact on society and environment

(37:17) Silicon Valley's influence and dark enlightenment's vision for society

(42:08) Occult practices, Saturn symbolism, and AI consciousness

(50:04) Power of positive thinking, new age practices, and utopian vs. dystopian tech visions

(1:05:00) Wealth disparity, societal selfishness, and the role of capitalism and technology

(1:10:00) Hyperstition, meme magic, and the influence of CCRU on accelerationism

(1:15:00) Extremist ideologies, potential for a police state, and cultural implications

(1:23:43) Internet culture, extremism, AI impact, and technocracy

(1:32:13) Exploration of "Severance," predictive programming, and Hollywood's influence

(1:43:44) Philosophical reflections on AI, the matrix, and humanity's potential paths

(1:46:20) Science fiction's influence on real-world science and societal influence

(1:51:26) Dark enlightenment, Saturn worship, and interdimensional entities

(1:58:34) Religious end times perspectives, Isaac Weisop's work, and episode wrap-up

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Jordan Ryan introduces an upcoming interview with Isaac Weishaupt, setting the stage for a deep dive into the concept of accelerationism. The episode explores the recent Minnesota school shooting, examining its links to accelerationist ideologies. A discussion unfolds on the distinctions between left-wing and right-wing accelerationism, focusing on digital manifestos that propagate these beliefs. The episode also covers political reactions and the influence of the dark enlightenment movement. Finally, the conversation touches on how accelerationist perspectives intersect with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, offering a comprehensive look at these complex and often controversial ideas.

(0:00) Introduction to the podcast and upcoming interview with Isaac Weishop

(1:09) Overview of accelerationism and the Minnesota school shooting

(3:00) Left-wing vs. right-wing accelerationism and digital manifestos

(7:29) Politician responses and the dark enlightenment

(9:30) COVID-19 and accelerationist perspectives

Jordan Ryan chats with Mark Pattison about his journey with Porchlight, exploring the brand's origins and double branding strategy. They delve into Mark's café and real estate ventures, city moves, and staying competitive in the coffee industry. The discussion covers the economics of running a coffee shop, tackling burnout, and scaling growth. They also weigh practical education against real-world experience, profit margins, and entrepreneurial myths. Additional topics include holistic practices, psychedelics, live music, staffing challenges, and peer learning. The episode wraps up with insights into mushroom coffee preparation and wellness benefits.

(0:00) Introduction to Mark Pattison and Porchlight's Journey

(1:33) The Porchlight Brand: Origin and Double Branding Strategy

(2:03) Cafe and Real Estate Ventures: Inspiration and Moving Cities

(4:31) Real Estate Beginnings and Staying Competitive in Coffee

(6:33) Coffee Shop Economics: Running Costs and Financial Challenges

(12:11) Combatting Burnout and Scaling Business Growth

(16:19) Education in Business: Practical vs. Real-World

(18:11) Profit Margins and Entrepreneurial Myths

(21:58) Holistic Practices, Psychedelics, and Live Music Travels

(31:00) Staffing Challenges and the Power of Peer Learning

(34:26) Defining Success and Business Lessons

(39:29) Networking Value and Education Perspectives

(44:02) Mushroom Coffee: Preparation, Flavors, and Wellness Benefits

(46:34) Sponsor: Adaptogen Products

Jordan Ryan interviews Dan Corbett III about his Navy SEAL journey, covering BUD/S and SQT training challenges, SEAL team culture, and DEVGRU screening. Dan shares deployment stories from Iraq and The Philippines, compares Green Team and BUD/S training, and discusses future warfare with tech advancements. He reflects on combat experiences, stress management, and transitioning to private military contracting, touching on skills and ethics. The episode also covers situational awareness, intelligence operations in Serbia, and Dan's views on the Ukraine war, concluding with insights on mentoring, spirituality, and his professional projects.

(0:00) Introduction and guest Daniel Corbett III

(1:53) Dan's motivation and journey to Navy BUDS

(7:29) Challenges in BUDS and SQT training

(18:05) SEAL equipment and team cultures

(24:11) DEVGRU screening and policy changes

(30:41) Handling stress in high-stakes environments

(32:06) Deployment experiences in Iraq and The Philippines

(40:44) Training differences: Green Team vs. BUD/S

(45:49) DEVGRU squadrons and other special roles

(48:01) Future of warfare and technology in military

(53:11) Real-life experiences and mindset in combat

(1:00:19) Stress management and specializations at Dev Group

(1:06:40) Transition to private military contracting

(1:14:24) Skills and ethics in private contracting

(1:17:52) Book discussion on situational awareness

(1:20:45) Key intelligence source and interrogation in Serbia

(1:31:46) War in Ukraine and personal growth reflections

(1:38:51) Mentoring and spirituality in the SEAL teams

(1:40:37) Health, professional projects, and app development

(1:42:55) Contracting, corporate work, and the value of time

(1:45:42) Final remarks

(1:46:23) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee