The Ciphered Past

Ciphered Past Episode 66 | Patterns and Purgatory | Lisa Pease For more than sixty years, researchers have searched for answers surrounding the assassinations that changed America. But what if the greater story isn't simply who pulled the trigger—but the recurring patterns of secrecy, institutional protection, and public deception that followed? In Episode 66 of Ciphered Past , acclaimed inves...

In Ciphered Past Episode 65: Heroes and Villains , Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome back legendary author, film historian, screenwriter, and JFK researcher Joseph McBride for a wide-ranging conversation on cinema, history, myth, violence, and truth. This episode focuses heavily on classic American film — from John Ford’s The Searchers , John Wayne , Giant , James Dean , George Stevens , The Alamo...

What really happened during the attempted assassination of General Edwin Walker in April 1963, and why has this event remained one of the most misunderstood episodes leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? In Episode 64 of Ciphered Past , we welcome respected UK researcher Scott Reid for an in-depth examination of the General Walker shooting. Scott has spent years researching...

Episode 62 – Everybody Knew Oswald? Military Intelligence, Ruby, and the JFK Assassination with Jeffrey Kaye In Episode 62 of Ciphered Past, Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome researcher and author Jeffrey Kaye for an in-depth discussion of his latest investigation into the military intelligence connections surrounding Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, and the events surrounding the assassination of Pr...

In Episode 61 of Ciphered Past , we welcome back veteran JFK researcher, author, and historian James DiEugenio for an in-depth examination of the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) and the declassified records that continue to reshape our understanding of President Kennedy's assassination. Jim discusses his latest Substack series, "The Rise and Fall of the HSCA," explori...

Examining Jack Ruby | Ciphered Past Episode 60 featuring Paul Abbott In Episode 60 of Ciphered Past, Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome back researcher and author Paul Abbott for a deep dive into one of the most controversial figures in the JFK assassination story: Jack Ruby . Drawing from his ongoing Substack series Questioning Jack Ruby and his book Death to Justice: The Shooting of Lee Harvey Os...

The Last President | Ciphered Past Episode 59 featuring Monika Wiesak In Episode 59 of Ciphered Past, Tim Gardner and Eli Frame sit down with acclaimed JFK historian and author Monika Wiesak for a thoughtful discussion about the life, character, leadership, and enduring legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Rather than focusing solely on the assassination, this conversation explores who Kennedy was...

A Killer's Diary | Brian Edwards In Episode 58 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome longtime JFK researcher and former law enforcement officer Brian Edwards. Brian discusses his decades of research into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, including his work on the controversial Roscoe White story. Drawing from his experience as a police officer and counter-sniper, B...

In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Timothy Gardner sits down with retired attorney, researcher, and author John O’Loughlin to discuss the extraordinary life — and suspicious death — of his father, Thomas F. O’Loughlin Jr. From the FBI and Cold War counterintelligence operations to the Pentagon’s secretive SAXA office during the Kennedy administration, this episode explores a hi...

Ciphered Past Episode 56 — LIVE DEBATE: Who Was at the Top of the Pyramid in the JFK Assassination? In one of the most ambitious episodes we’ve ever attempted, Ciphered Past goes LIVE for our first-ever debate format discussion examining one of the most controversial questions in the JFK assassination research community: Who was the decisive force behind the assassination of President John F. Kenn...

Episode 54 — The Quest for TruthCiphered Past with Tim Gardner & Eli Frame In Episode 54 of Ciphered Past, Tim Gardner and Eli Frame return after a short break to discuss the latest developments surrounding the JFK files, CIA document controversies, archival disorganization, and the ongoing struggle for transparency in one of the most debated events in American history. The discussion dives de...

"The Architecture of Doubt" Featuring M.C. Armstrong In Episode 53 of Ciphered Past, Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome back author, professor, and researcher M.C. Armstrong for a thought-provoking and deeply philosophical discussion surrounding the JFK assassination, deep politics, media narratives, and the modern battle over truth itself. This episode explores the growing collapse of th...

Episode 50 — “The Shadow Network” with Paul Bleau In this milestone 50th episode of CipheredPast , Tim Gardner and Eli Frame are joined by acclaimed researcher and author Paul Bleau for an expansive discussion surrounding the hidden networks, intelligence connections, and unexplored layers of the John F. Kennedy assassination. The conversation explores intelligence operations, covert relationships...

Echoes of Blowback | Margaret Roberts Returns Where history leaves scars, the truth refuses to stay buried. In Episode 49 of Ciphered Past , hosts Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome back bestselling author Margaret Roberts for a powerful and unsettling deep dive into the Oklahoma City bombing—and the lingering questions that refuse to fade. Drawing from her groundbreaking book Blowback , Margaret u...

Episode 48: The Evidence Gap | Bart Kamp Returns In Episode 48 of Ciphered Past , hosts Tim Gardner and Eli Frame sit down once again with researcher Bart Kamp, author of Prayer Man: More Than a Fuzzy Picture , for a powerful and revealing discussion that dives deep into the cracks within the official narrative. This episode explores newly uncovered FBI documentation, inconsistencies in physical e...

In Episode 47 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and Eli Frame are joined by returning guest Dan Hanke for a powerful roundtable discussion that moves beyond individual cases and into something deeper — the pattern. From the assassination era of the 1960s to modern-day headlines, this episode explores how narratives are shaped, distractions are deployed, and truth is often buried beneath layers of noi...

In Episode 46 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and Eli welcome back Colonel Towner-Watkins for one of the most eye-opening discussions yet. Titled "The Great Illusion," this episode dives deep into the hidden architecture behind global power, intelligence operations, and the manipulation of truth itself. Colonel Watkins brings over 30 years of military experience to the table as she unpack...

Episode 45 – The Illusion of Disclosure The War on Oliver Stone’s JFK Records Act | Andrew Iler & Mark Adamczyk Where transparency is promised… but never fully delivered. In Episode 45 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and Eli Frame sit down with attorneys and JFK researchers Andrew Iler and Mark Adamczyk to break down one of the most important—and overlooked—battles in modern history: the ongoin...

Episode 44 – The Mexico Deception | Ciphered Past In this explosive Episode 44 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and Eli Frame are joined once again by veteran JFK researcher David Josephs for one of the most revealing conversations yet. This episode takes a deep, chronological dive into the Mexico City narrative —a cornerstone of the official story surrounding Lee Harvey Oswald. But as David lays ou...

Episode 43 – Ciphered Past In this gripping episode of Ciphered Past , we step outside the boundaries of the familiar and into one of the most controversial and underreported political deaths in modern American history—the case of Vince Foster . Joined by attorney John C. Clarke and investigative author Hugh Turley , we explore a case that challenges the official narrative at every turn. From the...

Episode 42 of Ciphered Past, “The Basement of Secrets,” features the return of Paul Abbott , author of Death to Justice: The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald , for a deep dive into one of the most disturbing and suspicious episodes in the JFK case: the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald inside the Dallas Police basement. The conversation begins with Mexico City, intelligence reporting, Jerry O’Leary, and...

Ciphered Past – Episode 41: Blowback Part 2 with Margaret Roberts Where truth collides with secrecy, and history refuses to stay buried… In Episode 41 of Ciphered Past , hosts Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome back bestselling author and investigative journalist Margaret Roberts for a powerful continuation of Blowback . Margaret brings decades of research into some of the most controversial and un...

In Episode 40 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and co-host Eli sit down with renowned journalist and researcher Jefferson Morley for a deep and revealing discussion centered on one of the most critical and mysterious chapters in the JFK story—Mexico City. Drawing from his decades of research and his book Our Man in Mexico , Morley walks us through the role of CIA Mexico City station chief Winston Sc...

Episode 39 of Ciphered Past — “Players and Patterns” with Colonel Roxanne Towner-Watkins In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Ciphered Past , Tim and Eli sit down with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Roxanne Towner-Watkins to explore one of the most controversial and far-reaching topics in modern geopolitical history: Operation Gladio, stay-behind networks, and the hidden architecture...

In Episode 37 of Ciphered Past , Tim Gardner and Eli welcome back legendary author, historian, and filmmaker Joseph McBride for a powerful and wide-ranging Part 2 conversation. From Hollywood to Dealey Plaza, McBride brings decades of insight, experience, and fearless inquiry into one of the most debated events in American history. Drawing from his groundbreaking work—including Into the Nightmare...