Skeletons in the Closet: Family Secrets

Janet Banister
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"Skeletons in the Closet: Family Secrets" unearths the hidden history of my great-uncle, Guy Banister—a former FBI agent and  WWII spy under the infamous J. Edgar Hoover, with ties to legendary names like Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger, and Eddie Bentz. But his own legacy would take a darker turn when he became entangled in one of the most controversial conspiracies of the 20th century: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. The Usual Suspects, Pt. 1

    EPISODE 1

    The Usual Suspects, Pt. 1

    To understand how Guy Banister's story, we also have to understand the culture, the time period, the politics, and the issues facing all of the players surrounding both Guy and JFK. In this episode, Professor Robert Vitt gives us the first episode of a masterclass on understanding the many different perspectives that exist regarding the assassination. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  2. The Usual Suspects, Pt. 2

    EPISODE 2

    The Usual Suspects, Pt. 2

    Professor Robert Vitt discusses more of the usual suspects in the John F. Kennedy assassination. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. The End of The World

    EPISODE 3

    The End of The World

    Professor Robert Vitt take you though the two events that not only made it seem like the world as we knew it could end, but also set the stage for the JFK assassination, and Janet explores the likelihood of Guy's involvement. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events The Bay of Pigs | JFK Library BBC interview with Pedro Diaz Lanz from the Blunt Archive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954_Guatemalan_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat New Orleans States-Item, May 5, 1967. Fiasco at the Bay of Pigs - Warfare History Network Who Was Guy Banister? Oliver Stone's JFK: The JFK 100: JFK assassination investigation: Jim Garrison New Orleans investigation of the John F. Kennedy assassination Tickets and information for the JFK Lancer Conference are available at assassinationconference.com, and options include in-person (starting at $149.99) and virtual tickets (starting at 75.99), but you can use the coupon code “Skeletons10” to not only receive a 10% discount, but also support our work here at “Skeletons in the Closet.” *Huge thank you to co-creator Robert Vitt!   *Podcast cover by Robert Vitt. *Music provided by SlipStream. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  4. Tension in Dallas

    EPISODE 4

    Tension in Dallas

    We dive into factors in Dallas that contribute to the already intense political maelstrom, and we sum up how foreign politics, domestic politics, culture, and policy congeal into motive to kill JFK. Check out our merch line and services we offer at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com Links for the JFK Lancer Conference: Tickets are available at assassinationconference.com, and options include in-person (starting at $149.99) and virtual tickets (starting at 75.99) The kind folks who put on the conference have given a coupon code for Skeletons in the Closet listeners for the Conference.  If you decide this opportunity is too cool to miss, enter the discount code “Skeletons10” when you pay for your tickets.  It give you a 10% discount, and works with all caps, all lowercase, or with the first letter capitalized.  Sources: The Presidency, Assassination, and Enduring Legacy of John F. Kennedy Robert Vitt’s source list can be found here: https://www.dapperjackalopemedia.com/portfolio-1 Thank you to: *Huge thank you to co-creator Robert Vitt!   *Podcast cover by Robert Vitt. *Music provided by SlipStream. *Audio mixing and recording by Aaron Morgenstern.   *Research assistance from our local library. Go check out a library in your area! Librarians! They drink coffee and know things! *Thank you so much to my Banister family. We couldn’t have done this without you. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  5. Banister and Associates, Pt. 1

    EPISODE 5

    Banister and Associates, Pt. 1

    In this episode, we explore the myths and odd realities of what was really going on at Guy's detective agency in New Orleans, and the miasma of odd behavior that seemed to congregate there. Sources: Mary Helen Brengel ARRB Letter, 1994 Delphine Roberts HSCA Interview, 1978 The Monroe News Star, June 29th, 1962 Joe Newborough Interview with Gus Russo https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKferrie.htm https://www.onthetrailofdelusion.com/post/the-decline-of-guy-banister CIA-RDP75-00149R000600030012-3 - Novel Claims Agency 'Set Up' Munitions Burglary *Gus Russo Interview, Janet Banister, 2025 *Chris Tidmore Interview, Janet Banister, 2025 https://www.jfk-online.com/jfk100whomar.html The Town Talk, Feb 3, 1960, Alexandria, Louisiana. West Bank Herald, December 11th, 1958 Show Notes: Next, I’m delighted to announce that I will be a speaker at the upcoming JFK Lancer Conference. The conference will be held in Dallas, TX on November 21-23rd, 2025 at the Fairmont Dallas, a hotel in downtown Dallas. Tickets are available at assassinationconference.com, and options include in-person (starting at $149.99) and virtual tickets (starting at 75.99) The kind folks who put on the conference have given a coupon code for Skeletons in the Closet listeners for the Conference. If you decide this opportunity is too cool to miss, enter the discount code “Skeletons10” when you pay for your tickets. It give you a 10% discount, and works with all caps, all lowercase, or with the first letter capitalized.   *Huge thank you to co-creator Robert Vitt!   *Podcast cover by Robert Vitt. *Music provided by SlipStream. *Audio mixing and recording by Aaron Morgenstern.   *Research assistance from our local library. Go check out a library in your area! Librarians! They drink coffee and know things! *Thank you so much to my Banister family. We couldn’t have done this without you. This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from Dapper Jackalope Media. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  6. Banister and Associates, Pt. 2

    EPISODE 6

    Banister and Associates, Pt. 2

    In this episode, we learn how to consider the source, because not all sources are made equal, and drawing conclusions from faulty sources can lead a person down a number of false trails and rabbit holes, especially at Banister and Associates. Check out our merch store! I’m delighted to announce that I will be a speaker at the upcoming JFK Lancer Conference. The conference will be held in Dallas, TX on November 21-23rd, 2025 at the Fairmont Dallas, a hotel in downtown Dallas. Tickets are available at assassinationconference.com, and options include in-person (starting at $149.99) and virtual tickets (starting at 75.99) The kind folks who put on the conference have given a coupon code for Skeletons in the Closet listeners for the Conference. If you decide this opportunity is too cool to miss, enter the discount code “Skeletons10” when you pay for your tickets. It give you a 10% discount, and works with all caps, all lowercase, or with the first letter capitalized.   *Huge thank you to co-creator Robert Vitt, and for the interview with Dr. Gonzalo Soltero!   https://theconversation.com/jfk-conspiracy-theory-is-debunked-in-mexico-57-years-after-kennedy-assassination-148138 *Podcast cover by Robert Vitt. *Music provided by SlipStream. *Audio mixing and recording by Aaron Morgenstern.   *Research assistance from our local library. Go check out a library in your area! Librarians! They drink coffee and know things! *Thank you so much to my Banister family. We couldn’t have done this without you. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  7. Banister and Associates, Pt. 3

    EPISODE 7

    Banister and Associates, Pt. 3

    Sources in attached Blog Post. I’m delighted to announce that I will be a speaker at the upcoming JFK Lancer Conference.  The conference will be held in Dallas, TX on November 21-23rd, 2025 at the Fairmont Dallas, a hotel in downtown Dallas. Tickets are available at assassinationconference.com, and options include in-person (starting at $149.99) and virtual tickets (starting at 75.99) The kind folks who put on the conference have given a coupon code for Skeletons in the Closet listeners for the Conference.  If you decide this opportunity is too cool to miss, enter the discount code “Skeletons10” when you pay for your tickets.  It give you a 10% discount, and works with all caps, all lowercase, or with the first letter capitalized.   *Huge thank you to co-creator Robert Vitt!   *Podcast cover by Robert Vitt. *Music provided by SlipStream. *Audio mixing and recording by Aaron Morgenstern.   *Research assistance from our local library.  Go check out a library in your area!  Librarians!  They drink coffee and know things! *Thank you so much to my Banister family.  We couldn’t have done this without you. This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from Dapper Jackalope Media. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  8. Banister and Associates, Pt. 4

    EPISODE 8

    Banister and Associates, Pt. 4

    I’m delighted to announce that I will be a speaker at the upcoming JFK Lancer Conference.  The conference will be held in Dallas, TX on November 21-23rd, 2025 at the Fairmont Dallas, a hotel in downtown Dallas. Tickets are available at assassinationconference.com, and options include in-person (starting at $149.99) and virtual tickets (starting at 75.99) The kind folks who put on the conference have given a coupon code for Skeletons in the Closet listeners for the Conference.  If you decide this opportunity is too cool to miss, enter the discount code “Skeletons10” when you pay for your tickets.  It give you a 10% discount, and works with all caps, all lowercase, or with the first letter capitalized.   *Huge thank you to co-creator Robert Vitt!   *Podcast cover by Robert Vitt. *Music provided by SlipStream. *Audio mixing and recording by Aaron Morgenstern.   *Research assistance from our local library.  Go check out a library in your area!  Librarians!  They drink coffee and know things! *Thank you so much to my Banister family.  We couldn’t have done this without you. This podcast and all its content, including but not limited to audio recordings, show notes, artwork, and branding elements, are protected by copyright laws. Check out our new website and upcoming merch store at www.dapperjackalopemedia.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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"Skeletons in the Closet: Family Secrets" unearths the hidden history of my great-uncle, Guy Banister—a former FBI agent and  WWII spy under the infamous J. Edgar Hoover, with ties to legendary names like Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger, and Eddie Bentz. But his own legacy would take a darker turn when he became entangled in one of the most controversial conspiracies of the 20th century: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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