Topic: The 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 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.