Topic: Smiley Face

Host Greg Carlwood introduces author and researcher William Ramsey to discuss his extensive work on occult agendas and secret societies. Ramsey has authored several books including Abomination, Children of the Beast, and Global Death Cult, which examine the influence of Alistair Crowley and the Order of Nine Angles. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration of symbols, synchronicities, and the potential for a carefully crafted culture managed by occultists.

The Smiley Face Killer phenomenon involves hundreds of college-aged men disappearing at night and later being found dead in bodies of water. Researchers have identified a pattern of smiley face graffiti near these locations, suggesting a potential link to organized occult groups like the ONA. Recent clusters of water deaths in Chicago and Austin have renewed public interest in whether these incidents are accidental drownings or ritualistic sacrifices.

Greg Carlwood provides a post-interview recap, comparing Iserbyt's work to that of John Taylor Gatto. He reads a passage from her book about a 1973 "smiley face" questionnaire used to extract personal data from students. Carlwood also teases the second hour of the interview, which covers the Council for National Policy, South African gold mines, and Iserbyt's thoughts on magic and astrology.

The yellow smiley face, synonymous with the 1980s acid house scene, has roots in advertising and the occult-influenced "Watchmen" graphic novel by Alan Moore. Moore's work incorporates chaos magic teachings from Aleister Crowley, featuring the smiley face with a blood splatter. Similar imagery, including the bloodshot eyeball, was previously used by the Grateful Dead, linking different eras of counterculture through shared occult motifs.

The "Smiley Face Killings" involve a series of mysterious deaths of young, collegiate males across the US and UK whose bodies are found in water near smiley face graffiti. Researcher William Ramsey has documented these cases, suggesting they are the work of a coordinated group rather than a single serial killer. The ritualistic nature of these events may be connected to the broader occult symbolism found in the music industry.