Secret Societies

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Secret Societies

They’ve been around for thousands of years…orchestrating some of history’s most controversial events. And if not for their radical actions, you may never have even known they existed. Every Thursday, take a journey through hidden passageways and become a member of Parcast’s diabolical series, SECRET SOCIETIES. Each society is explored in 2 episodes—exposing the people and context responsible for its founding, and analyzing the psychology behind their beliefs.

  1. 24/12/2020

    LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 5: The East LA Banditos

    In East LA, a group of deputies named the Banditos stand accused of running the sheriff’s substation like a gang, institutionalizing a culture of fear and retaliation. And while they’re intimidating civilians and colleagues alike, they may be protected by the very top of the department.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  2. 17/12/2020

    LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 4: The Compton Executioners

    The Compton Executioners allegedly control every aspect of life at the LASD Compton substation. Gang members have been accused of assaulting fellow deputies and even killing civilians, claiming, often without evidence, that they were acting in self-defense. And although they’ve faced several lawsuits, somehow, the Executioners have evaded prosecution — and any accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  3. 10/12/2020

    LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 3: Wild West Roots/Jump Out Boys

    By the 1850s, Los Angeles was one of the most dangerous places to live in the West. Extrajudicial killings, unchecked racial violence, and vigilante groups like the Los Angeles Rangers prevailed. This “Wild West” culture seeped into and was propagated by the Sheriff’s Department — and it hasn't gone away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  4. 03/12/2020

    LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 2: The Lennox Grim Reapers

    The community of Lennox in Los Angeles is just one square mile, but it has an enormous problem. Alongside violent gang activity, there’s a secret organization adding terror to the neighborhood. Their symbol? The Grim Reaper. Their ranks? Los Angeles sheriff's deputies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  5. 26/11/2020

    LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 1: Little Devils & Lynwood Vikings

    Deputy gangs have been embedded in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department since 1971. In the first of our five-part collaboration with Parcast series Kingpins, we delve into the earliest of these violent gangs that shaped the current culture within the LASD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  6. 12/11/2020

    The Righteous and Harmonious Fists Pt. 2

    The group staged a violent uprising in 1900, determined to rid Imperial China of foreign influence. It later became known as the Boxer Rebellion. Western diplomats and Chinese Christians were forced to defend themselves against the militants, while an international alliance moved to counter-attack…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  7. 05/11/2020

    The Righteous and Harmonious Fists Pt. 1

    In the late 1800s, groups of working-class Chinese citizens became frustrated by their dire economic straits and the rampant Western influence over their country. They formed a revolutionary secret society, and resolved to reclaim China for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  8. 29/10/2020

    Thule Society Pt. 2

    In 1919, the Thule Society led a revolt against the communist government that had taken control of Munich. In the shaky political aftermath, Thulists joined a new fascist political party, and influenced a burgeoning dictator: Adolph Hitler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min
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They’ve been around for thousands of years…orchestrating some of history’s most controversial events. And if not for their radical actions, you may never have even known they existed. Every Thursday, take a journey through hidden passageways and become a member of Parcast’s diabolical series, SECRET SOCIETIES. Each society is explored in 2 episodes—exposing the people and context responsible for its founding, and analyzing the psychology behind their beliefs.

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  • Creator
    Spotify Studios
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 868329
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