The Free Rotation Podcast

This week we look at the Sex Cult and MLM known as NXIVM. Probably, like us, you're wondering how intelligent and successful people can become involved in such a scam and willingly sacrifice sexual freedom; trust us, the facts will make you understand even less. Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Free Rotation Podcast Twitter: @thefreerotation Instagram: @thefreerotationpodcast YouTube: T...

Did you know that walking under a ladder is a sign of good luck in some cultures? Could you summon spirits by whistling at night? In this episode, we hit you with superstitions across the world and how they relate to each other throughout the globe. From Asia to the Middle East, to Europe and the South, you're in for an informative and fun episode full of bad puns and historical references! Check...

Afraid of the hag that lives under your bed? Still look behind the shower curtain before using the bathroom? Does the screech of an owl cause your blood to run cold? This week we discuss the genesis of our childhood fears that have filtered through into adult life. How many of these fears are based in familial superstition passed down through an oral scary tale? Also, Bobby shares some epic fashio...

As we continue on our ghost hunting adventures, we discuss some of the most haunted cemeteries around the US! From New Orleans to New York, we discuss some of the more (and less) famous cemeteries, their legends, and some of the horrifying stories surrounding the area where these people take their eternal rest. Get ready for the history lesson, it's quite a doozy! Check us out at these places: Fac...

October ushers in the most wonderful time of the year - SPOOPY TIME! This week we talk about a cryptid legend close to home; the Dogman. Ancient Native American legend appears to be based more on fact than fiction as we relate our personal experiences and share the myths and legends of the elusive werewolf cryptid. We're not saying that they're real but we are saying carry Milkbones with you when...

In our final episode on MK-Ultra, we discuss the trial of Charles Manson and the Family, along with the ramifications of their actions that spanned for decades and how it successfully facilitated the plans of MK-Ultra. We look at other ties to the CIA and Jolly West, and some of our own theories regarding previous stories we've covered and the possibility of MK-Ultra's hold spanning beyond just th...

As we enter the final phase of our look at MK-Ultra, we discuss the biggest crime of the 20th century in Hollywood—the Tate/LaBianca murders. You may not think there is any ties to MK-Ultra, Jolly West, and the CIA when it comes to Charles Manson, but get ready to forget everything you know from Helter Skelter. This first part covers an overview of Manson's life, his move to San Francisco while on...

Continuing our way deeper into the MKULTRA rabbit hole, this week we take a look at Jack Ruby. There's so many unanswered questions regarding the JFK assassination but Jack Ruby appears to be a pivot point. As we look at his questionable actions we find the good doctor Jolly West making an appearance and throwing everything we thought we knew into MKULTRA's orbit. Join us for some facts, some conj...

In the second part of our series on MK-Ultra, we delve into the ever constant presence of Jolly West and his history and background. We discuss the brainwashing experiments conducted by Jolly West, the power he was given in order to conduct his experiments in testing the human mind, and how he will constantly pop up throughout history in different cases. The first case we look at is Jimmy Shaver,...

MKULTRA: those who believe in the government experiment are labeled extremists and conspiracy theorist crazies. However, did you know that the government has not only confirmed the existence of the program but also conducted investigations into the CIA program? That's right; MKULTRA isn't just a favorite topic of theorists but comes with a set of facts most people would rather ignore than accept....

We're joined by our friend Chris who is a wholesome MTG player climbing the ladder on Magic: The Gathering Arena in standard. From the sentence alone you can tell three things: he's patient, he's progressive, and he has the courage to battle the current meta. We evaluate and explain in depth the latest bannings and what impact we believe it will have on the current standard and pioneer formats. I...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND DEATH. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This is a difficult episode to talk about. This episode is all about children who kill, and the circumstances surrounding their upbringing and subsequent lives. We talk about some of the most infamous killers who were minors, their horrific crimes, and why nature vs. nurture is not a mutua...

Don't let the title fool you; we aren't discussing strange fetish porn but rather looking at a couple of Bobby's favorite haunted movies. From the Conjuring series to the Exorcist be prepared to not sleep as we go over some either rather disturbing coincidences or haunted activity. Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Free Rotation Podcast Twitter: @thefreerotation Instagram: @thefreerotati...

It's getting hot outside, the pandemic is raging, and there's not much going on in the world that's interesting to talk about. So it's time to check out some of the spookiest places around Atlanta we can visit safely! In this episode, we have witches, 'aints, spoopy places, and bad Fortnite jokes. We explore some of the history of one of the biggest cemeteries in Atlanta, southern witchery and rev...

Back in January of 2020 we naively gave our predictions for the year. Join us for a mid-year review of our Apocalyptic predictions and ponder with us whether one or two of us are genuinely psychic. We discuss current events and news and take a gander at what the rest of the year will hold. It has to be better.... right? Right? Hello? Is this thing on? Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Fr...

They always say the worst things happen in the most pleasantly named places and Summerville, Georgia proves this point. Turn onto Dead Horse Road and take a virtual hike with us down an abandoned logging road to the Corpsewood Manor, a place rife with stories of debauchery and satanism and the site of a very brutal murder. In this episode we discuss the history of Corpsewood and set the stage for...

Nichole Goodnight joins us for our episode discussing sexism and sexuality in video games. From Gamergate to our own experiences, we discuss the issues surrounding the gaming culture when it comes to sexuality and sexism. We discuss the problems regarding voice chat and the arguments from both sides, how each group is perceived based on their gender, and our optimism/pessimism in seeing change in...

We are so excited to be joined (via Zoom) with the wonderful Nichole Goodnight! Voice Actor, Streamer, awesome pet parent. We talk about Nichole's foray into voice acting with the NoSleep Podcast, along with other podcasts she's worked on. Nichole has appeared on Games Done Quick, and reminds us why the Lion King video game is a nightmare we will never forget. She also gives us great advice on tak...

This week's episode is a little different. We discuss the number one topic among the world—where was Kim Jong Un? Okay, partially joking as we did discuss it, but this episode (like many other podcasts) was done via Zoom! While the state's are slowly opening up, we continue to socially distance ourselves and talk about what's been going on the last two months. We've missed you guys, so we hope you...

This week we explore the unsolved Rainbow and Delphi murders. A journey to the Rainbow Festival and a hike down a well known trail leads to tragedy for two women and two young girls. Travel down a rabbit hole of unacceptable confessions, weird phone calls, snapchat, and video recordings and wonder with us why these murders remain unsolved. Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Free Rotation...

Planning a road trip cross country to see the US in all it's splendor? Might want to unpack your car or avoid these locations marked "The Killing Fields". From the middle of Baltimore to the Highway to Hell in Texas, we take a look at the unsolved murders of the top five killing fields in the Continental United States. ©2020 Running Joke Media Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Free Rotat...

We are off on our unsolved crimes rotation with a look at the horrific Keddie Cabin murders of 1981. In the small Sierra Nevada community of Keddie, the resort town was stunned in the quadruple murder of the three Sharpe family members, along with a family friend. From the beginning, the police investigation was sketchy as best, and while the murders remain "unsolved," we delve into the police mis...

CRITTERS UNITE! This week we discuss the beginnings of Critical Role and how it came to be such an iconic fandom. From bringing a beloved game into mainstream entertainment to freely and proudly flying the nerd flag, Critical Role's cast has stepped forward as critical role models and created a genre of fun, love, and acceptance while playing a game we've loved fiercely. To us, Vox Machina aren't...

We've got a heavy hitter this episode. Join us as we talk about gang stalking, "a vast organized surveillance effort designed to ruin people's lives." Is it in people's heads? Is it something that actually happens? We talk about the case of John Lang, a widely covered example of gang stalking, along with some historical references that show the evolution of gang stalking. Did we mention this is a...

Turn the lights down low, put on some swanky music, and get dressed for sexy, real talk. We're lying; the discussion isn't sexy at all as we delve into the history and current state of online dating. No judgments here as Bobby, online dating app extraordinaire, unveils the good, the bad, and the not-so-much of each app. Couple of things we know for sure- be safe, be open, and be yourself... unless...