Topic: Kerry Thornley

The Discordian Society originated in a Whittier, California bowling alley in 1958, founded by teenagers Kerry Thornley and Greg Hill. The duo conceived a religion dedicated to Eris, the Greek goddess of chaos, as a response to the perceived lack of order in the universe. After Thornley's stint in the Marines, the pair moved to New Orleans in the early 1960s to publish the first edition of the Principia Discordia.

Adam Gorightly details his research into Kerry Thornley, a Discordian founder who served in the Marines with Lee Harvey Oswald. Thornley became a target of District Attorney Jim Garrison's investigation into the JFK assassination, leading Thornley to believe he was a victim of MK-Ultra mind control. Gorightly's interest in these obscure conspiracy theories eventually led him to write a biography of Thornley titled The Prankster and the Conspiracy.

Adam Gorightly provides an update on the Historia Discordia website and several upcoming book projects funded by an extensive archive of Discordian materials. The first book, "The History of Discordianism," is expected within months, followed by a volume on Kerry Thornley and the Jim Garrison investigation published by Feral House. The website serves as a repository for scans and photos that do not make it into the final print editions.

Adam Gorightly provides final details on his upcoming books, "Historia Discordia" and "Caught in the Crossfire: Kerry Thornley, Oswald and Garrison's JFK Assassination Investigation." Greg Carlwood reminds listeners to use the Amazon affiliate link on the website to support the show and mentions the progress of the current Money Bomb. The episode concludes with a themed song about digging holes, referencing the archaeological subject matter.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces guest Kent Bain, author of The Most Dangerous Book in the World: 9-11 as a Mass Ritual. The segment features co-host Adam Gorightly returning from hiatus to discuss his ongoing book projects and the history of Discordianism. Carlwood sets the stage for a deep dive into occult symbolism and recent tragedies.

Adam Gorightly details the origins of Discordianism, founded by Greg Hill and Kerry Thornley as a surrealist movement worshipping the Greek goddess Eris. The discussion explores Thornley's alleged connections to Lee Harvey Oswald and the Jim Garrison investigation into the JFK assassination. Gorightly mentions his book The Prankster and the Conspiracy and an upcoming project titled Caught in the Crossfire.

A discussion of the suspicious deaths of three key figures associated with Illuminate Press in the late 1990s: Ron Bonds, Jim Keith, and Kerry Thornley. The segment details how all three men died within a year of each other under unusual circumstances, including a blood clot during surgery and fatal food poisoning.