Topic: Joker

A temporal link is established between "The Shining" and Tim Burton’s "Batman," both starring Jack Nicholson as characters named Jack. The films are separated by 474 weeks (237 x 2), with the midpoint being the release of "2010: The Year We Make Contact," directed by Peter Hyams. Hyams, who shares a birthday with Kubrick, also directed "Capricorn One," a film about a faked Mars mission, further weaving the theme of space deception.

The conversation references Jacques Vallée’s Passport to Magonia to explore the "cosmic joker" theory of paranormal phenomena. Hollenbeck suggests that modern alien abductions and historical fairy lore are the same phenomenon viewed through different cultural lenses. The discussion touches on the ideas of Charles Fort regarding humanity being "property" of external forces.

The episode concludes with a reminder of the live show in Pasadena and a preview of the THC Plus second hour. Topics in the extended version include the Joker's connection to the Hanged Man tarot card, the relationship between the Illuminati and Jesuits, and a breakdown of Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. The host encourages listeners to subscribe for five dollars a month to support the program.