The Broadcasting Seeds Podcast

Bennett Tanton

Welcome to ”Broadcasting Seeds,” the podcast that dares to delve into the depths of controversial, intriguing, and mind-expanding topics that skirt the edge of conspiracy, the supernatural, and the unexplained. Each episode plants a seed of curiosity, inviting you to explore the possibility that what is often dismissed as fringe or fantastical might hold a kernel of truth. From the existence of cryptids like Bigfoot and the implications of government UFO cover-ups to the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the enigmatic phenomena of the Mandela Effect, we challenge you to open your mind and consider that these ideas are not as outrageous as they might seem. By examining these subjects with a critical yet open-minded approach, we aim to spark thoughtful conversations and inspire a deeper understanding of the world around us. Join us on this journey as we broadcast seeds of wonder, inquiry, and possibility into the fertile ground of your imagination. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support.

  1. The Dark Origins of Santa Claus: From Odin to Coca-Cola

    1D AGO

    The Dark Origins of Santa Claus: From Odin to Coca-Cola

    Santa Claus is one of the most recognizable figures on Earth. But what if the version we know today is only the final mask worn by something far older? In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, host Bennett Tanton traces the true origins of Santa Claus across ancient pagan mythology, Christian history, European folklore, and modern corporate culture. From Odin and the Wild Hunt, to Saint Nicholas, to Krampus and other dark enforcers, this episode explores how the Santa figure evolved into a global symbol of reward, judgment, and behavior control. This is not an anti-Christmas episode. It is an examination of symbolism, archetypes, and how stories shape belief, obedience, and authority from childhood into adulthood. We explore how Santa became a “watcher” figure, why that role appears across cultures, and what it may mean psychologically and spiritually when an omniscient judge replaces discernment, grace, and truth. If you’ve ever wondered where Santa really came from, why he knows when you’re sleeping, and what message that trains us to accept, this episode will change how you see Christmas forever. 🧩 Topics CoveredSanta Claus before Santa: Odin, Yule, and the Wild HuntSaint Nicholas and the Christian transformation of the winter watcherKrampus, Knecht Ruprecht, and the forgotten punishment figuresGlobal Santa variants and shared archetypesCoca-Cola, consumerism, and the modern “safe” SantaSurveillance, behavior conditioning, and spiritual symbolismDiscernment vs compliance in a world full of watchers📚 Sources & ReferencesEncyclopaedia Britannica – Saint Nicholas https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-NicholasHistory.com – Origins of Santa Claus https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-clausNorse Mythology – Odin and the Wild Hunt https://norse-mythology.org/gods-and-creatures/the-aesir-gods-and-goddesses/odin/National Geographic – Krampus and Alpine Folklore https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/krampus-christmas-demonSmithsonian Magazine – Coca-Cola and the Modern Santa https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-coca-cola-helped-shape-santa-claus-180980545/📣 Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Reviews and shares are how Broadcasting Seeds grows and reaches new listeners. Broadcasting Seeds is a podcast exploring cryptids, conspiracies, biblical mysteries, hidden history, the paranormal, and spiritual warfare, and how these forces shape individuals and society. Hosted by Bennett Tanton. Website: https://www.broadcastingseeds.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    49 min
  2. The Little Season, Dark Ages, and the War for Truth with JT

    2D AGO

    The Little Season, Dark Ages, and the War for Truth with JT

    In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, host Bennett Tanton sits down with JT, a content creator and truth seeker, to unpack his powerful awakening that began in 2020. Together, they dive deep into biblical truth, ancient history, and the hidden forces shaping modern narratives. This conversation explores the Bible as historical foundation, the mysteries of the Dark Ages, and the lasting influence of the Roman Empire on faith, doctrine, and civilization. JT connects ancient myths, suppressed history, and modern belief systems, challenging listeners to rethink what they’ve been taught about truth and reality. The discussion also examines biblical prophecy, including the controversial concept of the “Little Season” from the Book of Revelation, and draws timeless lessons from the Book of Job on suffering, obedience, and faith under pressure. Throughout the episode, themes of spiritual warfare, Christian faith, truth seeking, and community take center stage. This episode is for listeners interested in:Biblical prophecy and end timesAncient history and suppressed knowledgeFaith, Christianity, and spiritual awakeningConspiracy theories examined through a biblical lensThe Roman Empire, the Dark Ages, and hidden historyTruth seeking in a world of deceptionIf you’re searching for high strangeness grounded in Scripture, conversations about faith vs deception, and a deeper look at how history, prophecy, and belief intersect, this episode plants some serious seeds. JT Links: https://jtfollowsjc.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@jtfollowsjc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    1h 22m
  3. Project Cerberus: Inside the Pentagon’s Alleged Werewolf Super-Soldier Program

    3D AGO

    Project Cerberus: Inside the Pentagon’s Alleged Werewolf Super-Soldier Program

    In this episode, Bennett Tanton delves into the unsettling concept of Project Cerberus, a rumored Pentagon initiative focused on human enhancement for military purposes. He explores the intersection of folklore, military research, and ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and the potential creation of super soldiers. Through whistleblower accounts and documented military programs, he raises critical questions about the implications of altering human biology for warfare and the moral responsibilities that come with such advancements. DARPA & U.S. Military Human Enhancement Research (FOUNDATIONAL) These establish that biological and human-performance enhancement is real and openly discussed. DARPA Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Official mission: using biology as technology to protect warfighters. https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/bto DARPA – “Living Foundries” & Synthetic Biology Explores programmable biology and genetic engineering. https://www.darpa.mil/program/living-foundries DARPA – Human Performance & Warfighter Resilience Shows interest in endurance, cognition, and stress resistance. https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunitiesSuper-Soldier & Military Enhancement Ethics (MAINSTREAM REPORTING) These show the global arms race mindset around enhanced soldiers. France Approves Enhanced Soldiers (Defense One) Widely cited article confirming military acceptance of augmentation. https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2020/11/france-developing-super-soldiers-and-us-should-too/170851/ NATO / Military Bioethics Discussions Human enhancement framed as inevitable. https://www.nato.int/docu/review/articles/2021/03/25/human-enhancement-and-the-future-of-warfare/index.htmlGene Editing & Cross-Species Research (SCIENTIFIC REALITY) These establish that animal–human genetic work is technically possible, even if controversial. CRISPR-Cas9 Overview – National Human Genome Research Institute Confirms modern gene-editing capability. https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/CRISPR-Cas9 Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy Retroviral delivery systems used in humans. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7127149/ Human–Animal Chimera Research (NIH Context) Demonstrates legal and ethical debate around hybrid biology. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/human-animal-chimerasBlack Budgets & Classified Military Programs (STRUCTURAL SECRECY) These explain how projects can exist without public visibility. U.S. Intelligence Black Budget Revealed (Washington Post) Shows scale and secrecy of classified funding. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/black-budget-summary-details-us-spy-networks-successes-failures-and-objectives/2013/08/29/7e57bb78-10ab-11e3-8cdd-bcdc09410972_story.html Congressional Research Service – Defense Black Programs Explains how classified programs are legally shielded. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44444Historical Precedents for Ethical Violations (CONTEXT) These ground the warning that militaries have crossed lines before. MKUltra – CIA Mind Control Program Officially acknowledged human experimentation. https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/collection/mkultra-collection Tuskegee Syphilis Study – CDC Demonstrates ethical collapse under “national interest.” https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/index.htmlSpeculative & Cultural Context (CLEARLY LABELED SPECULATION) Use these to frame the mythological and symbolic layer, not as fact. Nephilim & Hybrid Beings – Biblical Scholarship Overview Ancient warnings about boundary-crossing. https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Nephilim Mythology of Cerberus (Symbolism) Explains why the name fits conceptually. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cerberus-Greek-mythology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    49 min
  4. The Psalms Were Never Just Songs: Divine Councils, Spiritual Rulers, and Hidden Authority

    3D AGO

    The Psalms Were Never Just Songs: Divine Councils, Spiritual Rulers, and Hidden Authority

    In this conversation, Bennett Tanton explores the Psalms, challenging conventional interpretations and revealing their deeper significance. He argues that the Psalms are not merely inspirational texts but powerful declarations that engage with unseen spiritual realities. Tanton discusses the concept of the divine council, the role of worship as a form of warfare, and how the Psalms serve as broadcasts to the unseen realm, urging listeners to recognize their authority and the impact of their words. Sources (for reference and verification): Psalm 82 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+82&version=ESV Deuteronomy 32:8–9 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+32%3A8-9&version=ESV Psalm 2 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+2&version=ESV Michael S. Heiser, Divine Council overview: https://drmsh.com/the-divine-council/ Psalm 149 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+149&version=ESV 1 Samuel 16:23 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+16%3A23&version=ESV Joshua 6 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+6&version=ESV Ephesians 6:12 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+6%3A12&version=ESV Psalm 2 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+2&version=ESV Psalm 24 (ESV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+24&version=ESV Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    37 min
  5. Flashback Friday:  Tesla’s Secrets and the Trump Connection:  A Conspiracy to Stand the Test of Time

    5D AGO

    Flashback Friday: Tesla’s Secrets and the Trump Connection: A Conspiracy to Stand the Test of Time

    Nikola Tesla, Donald Trump, and the Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know. This episode uncovers the hidden connections between Nikola Tesla and Donald Trump, exploring conspiracy theories surrounding Tesla’s missing inventions, classified government files, and the role of John G. Trump in reviewing Tesla’s confiscated research. We examine claims of suppressed technology, Tesla’s theories on time manipulation, free energy, and reality-bending science, along with the strange predictions tied to Trump’s rise. Are Tesla’s lost inventions still hidden today? Was advanced technology buried to protect power and control? This deep dive into Tesla conspiracies, secret government projects, and forbidden knowledge challenges everything we think we know about history, science, and the nature of reality. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    39 min
  6. Voices in the Forest: Bigfoot, Crawlers, and High Strangeness at Land Between the Lakes

    6D AGO

    Voices in the Forest: Bigfoot, Crawlers, and High Strangeness at Land Between the Lakes

    In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, host Bennett interviews Natalie Smearman, a cryptid and paranormal investigator. Natalie shares her journey into the world of high strangeness, detailing her early experiences with spirits and shadow figures. She discusses her investigations into cryptids, particularly Bigfoot, and her recent experiences at the LBL (Land Between the Lakes), where she encountered various phenomena, including crawlers and disembodied voices. Throughout the conversation, Natalie emphasizes the importance of community support in paranormal research and encourages listeners to explore nature and share their experiences. https://www.instagram.com/natalie.smearman/ https://www.patreon.com/RelicFilmsMedia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    1h 19m
  7. Conspiracies and Creativity: With SpeakInCOAD

    DEC 16

    Conspiracies and Creativity: With SpeakInCOAD

    In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, host Bennett interviews Code from the SpeakInCOAD podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics including conspiracy theories, military experiences, the evolution of their podcast, creative projects, and personal stories. Code shares insights into the challenges of discussing controversial topics and the importance of networking within the podcasting community. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on personal lives and the drive to create meaningful content. In this engaging conversation, Bennett shares his insights on the podcasting journey, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, consistency, and the willingness to explore diverse topics. He discusses the challenges and rewards of daily podcasting, the significance of setting goals, and the value of engaging with various perspectives, including controversial subjects. The dialogue highlights the interconnectedness of themes within the podcasting realm and the creative projects that emerge from these discussions. Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/speakincoad?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Broadcasting Seeds Sponsors ECO Flow - For all your mobile power needs! For home or when you are camping or doing research in the field. ECO Flow has everything you would need.   https://ecoflowtechnologyinc.pxf.io/19VYO9 Safe Shell VPN - This is the VPN that I use! Secure High-Speed Streaming VPN Different Apps, Different IPs The Best VPN for TV, Movies, Sports and Social Media with Exclusive App Mode-Enjoying content from multiple regions simultaneously!  https://safeshellvpn.pxf.io/xLqJBR The Long Story Shirt - for all your Broadcasting Seeds Gear and other High Strangeness Apparel and Swag.    https://thelongstoryshirt.com

    1h 18m
4.7
out of 5
14 Ratings

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Welcome to ”Broadcasting Seeds,” the podcast that dares to delve into the depths of controversial, intriguing, and mind-expanding topics that skirt the edge of conspiracy, the supernatural, and the unexplained. Each episode plants a seed of curiosity, inviting you to explore the possibility that what is often dismissed as fringe or fantastical might hold a kernel of truth. From the existence of cryptids like Bigfoot and the implications of government UFO cover-ups to the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the enigmatic phenomena of the Mandela Effect, we challenge you to open your mind and consider that these ideas are not as outrageous as they might seem. By examining these subjects with a critical yet open-minded approach, we aim to spark thoughtful conversations and inspire a deeper understanding of the world around us. Join us on this journey as we broadcast seeds of wonder, inquiry, and possibility into the fertile ground of your imagination. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support.

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