Part 1: Jack Parsons, The Satanist Rocket Visionary

02/14/25 • 93 min

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In a field of weirdos and freaks, Jack Parsons is broadly considered the weirdest freak of all. This week, we're joined by guest and space engineer Chris for our series on the life, accomplishments, and sex life of John Whiteside Parsons.

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Sources:

Strange Angel, George Pendel

Jack Parsons, Famous Bi People

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Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content!

Sources:

Strange Angel, George Pendel

Jack Parsons, Famous Bi People

Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy

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In the late 80s, the Soviet Union attempted to dominate the commercial launch market. Their principal success was launching the most miserable salaryman into orbit. Today, we're joined by Josh from The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast to talk about Glavkosmos, the Soviet private space program.

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Soyuz TM-11, Spacefacts.de

Soviet Efforts To Enter the Launch-Services Market, CIA

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Part 2: Jack Parsons. Devil Summoner, Rocket Scientist, YA Author

Jack. 210. Thelema Obtentum Procedero Amoris Nuptiae. John Whiteside Parsons went by many appellations. In part 2 of our series, we talk to rocket test engineer Chris about how Jack got into Thelema and how he pioneered a frightening amount of modern rocket fuels while chainsmoking.

Sources:
- Strange Angel, George Pendel

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