5 chapters across the catalog
The hosts reflect on the death of "The Gong Show" creator Chuck Barris at age 87. They discuss his controversial claim of being a CIA assassin, which was the subject of his book and the film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind." They critique the CBS obituary for omitting his intelligence claims, which they view as a significant part of his public persona.
Movie Reviews, Pacific Rim, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
The hosts review the film Pacific Rim, calling it a well-done but mindless action movie. They also discuss Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, with Curry dismissing Chuck Barris's CIA claims as "bullcrap" while praising George Clooney's direction and Drew Barrymore's performance.
Arnon Milchan Mossad Spy Confession and Hollywood Espionage
Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan recently admitted in an Israeli television interview to being a Mossad spy and arms dealer. The hosts discuss the long history of collaboration between intelligence agencies and the film industry, referencing Chuck Barris's claims of being a CIA assassin and George Clooney's "message movies" like Syriana.
George Clooney's involvement in Sudan and his upcoming film The Ides of March are viewed as part of a long-term positioning by the intelligence community. The hosts link Clooney to the 2002 film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and suggest he is a key figure in communicating state-approved messages during international crises. The show concludes with a final call for listener support.
Jill Dando Murder, Barry George Exoneration and Retaliation Theories
The 1999 murder of British television presenter Jill Dando is revisited following the exoneration of Barry George. The hosts discuss theories that Dando was assassinated by a professional hitman as retaliation for the NATO bombing of a Serbian television station during the Bosnian War. They question the original conviction of George, who has a low IQ.
