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Camp Gagnon
Home to the most interesting conversations on the internet. I'm Mark Gagnon and welcome to Camp!
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Camp GagnonWhy Was Mansa Musa The Richest Man Ever?
We're tracing the life of Mansa Musa, the King of the Mali Empire, from his ascent to the throne to the mind-boggling scale of his wealth. We'll follow his…
Camp GagnonThe Existence of God & Biblical Occultism | Larry Sanger
Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co‑creator, joins us in the tent today to talk about his religious journey, how secret societies opened his eyes to the dark side, and…
Camp GagnonThe TRUE Teachings of Mormonism
Today we explore the world of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From the formation of the Book of Mormon to its unique relationship with…
Camp GagnonThe MK Ultra Patient Who EXPOSED Government Secrets
Today we look at the story of Frank Olson, bacteriologist and CIA scientist involved in the early years of biological warfare research and the infamous MKUltra…
Camp GagnonThe Ruthless Reign Of a Tyrant: Henry VIII
We're tracking Henry's VIII rise from second son to King, the shocking controversy surrounding Anne Boleyn, the moment he took over the Church of England, and…
Camp GagnonWikipedia Co-Creator Reveals All: Secret Editors, Banning Content, & Ignoring Rules
Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co‑creator, joins us in the tent today to talk about who’s writing Wikipedia articles, secret Wikipedia editors, suppressing writers…
Camp GagnonWhat is Ramadan?
Today, we journey into the heart of Ramadan, Islam's Holy Month, to uncover its profound inner transformation. We follow the spiritual intention of the fast…
Camp GagnonThe UNSPEAKABLE Things That Happened At Nanjing
Today, we examine the Nanjing Massacre. We trace the escalation of the Second Sino-Japanese War from the Fall of Shanghai to the eventual Takeover of Nanjing…
Camp GagnonThe DEADLIEST Queen in Egyptian History
Today we dive into the history of Cleopatra VII—the queen who charmed Julius Caesar and famously seduced Mark Antony as the goddess Aphrodite. We track her…
Camp GagnonThe WILD Side of Brazilian Culture
Rafi Bastos steps into the tent to unpack his journey from growing a fanbase in Brazil and navigating life as a Brazilian Evangelical to stand-up comedy and…
Camp GagnonHow a Thief Became One of Christianity’s Greatest Saints
Today, we trace the intellectual and spiritual journey of Saint Augustine, this early church father in the search for meaning. We follow his rebellious youth…
Camp GagnonThe OCCULTIST Behind EVERY Secret Society
Today we uncover the life of Helena Blavatsky, the woman who sparked a global mystical movement. From her mysterious early years and her secretive travels…
Camp GagnonHow Dracula Terrorized The Ottoman Empire
Today we dive deep into the chilling history of Vlad the Impaler—from years as a child prisoner and his connection to the Dracula legend to his horrifying rise…
Camp GagnonThe Bible Conspiracy: Giants, Enoch, & Adams First Wife
Scoochie Boochie steps into the tent to unpack the Bible’s strangest stories from Adam’s demonic wife and Gnostic secrets to David & Goliath’s battlefield beef…
Camp GagnonThe Bible Belt: How Sin, Corruption, and Power Control America
Today, we explore the history of the Bible Belt. We’ll trace its origins, examine its difficult legacy like racial dynamics and post-Civil War beliefs. Also…
Camp GagnonBob Lazar: Area 51, Element 115, And Alien Gravity Propulsion
Today, we dive into the story of Bob Lazar. We’ll talk about his claims of working at a secret facility called S-4, the highly advanced technology he claims to…
Camp GagnonMarco Polo’s DANGEROUS Journey to The Mongolian Empire
Who was the real Marco Polo, and did his journey along the Silk Road actually happen? Today, we follow the life of the Venetian traveler Marco Polo from his…
Camp GagnonAre Cartels The New Weapons of Mass Destruction?
Dave Franke, a former officer for the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (Mexico’s Civilian Protection), joins us to discuss human rights violations connected to…
Camp GagnonAdam's First Wife Was NOT Eve
Today, we explore the story of Lilith, the alleged first wife of Adam. We’ll see her connection to powerful Mesopotamian demons like Lilitu and Lamashtu, her…
Camp GagnonHow WWII Accidentally Created a New Cult Religion
Today, we dive deep into the history of the WWII Cargo Cults. We’ll talk about the existing spiritual beliefs on Tanna island, the arrival of John ‘Frum’…
Camp GagnonHow One Slave Humiliated Multiple Empires: Toussaint L’Ouverture
Today we break down the rise of Toussaint L’Ouverture — from the brutal world of 1700s Saint‑Domingue to the moment enslaved people claimed their freedom…
Camp GagnonEx Cop Spills CRAZIEST Las Vegas Crime Secrets!
Former NYPD Transit Cop Tony Hernandez joins us in the tent to reveal the wildest crime stories hiding behind Las Vegas’ bright lights. From rental scams to…
Camp GagnonThe Saint Who KILLED Jesus | Saint Longinus
Today, we explore the story of Saint Longinus. We’ll see the identity of the centurion who pierced Christ’s side on the cross, his transformation from a…
Camp GagnonThe Library of Alexandria NEVER Burned
Today, we take a closer look at the legendary Library of Alexandria. We’ll talk about the city's founding, the creation of the Great Library under Ptolemy I…
Camp GagnonWhy America HIRED a Nazi to Reach The Moon | Wernher Von Braun
Today, we take a closer look at the controversial rocket pioneer, Wernher von Braun. We’ll talk about his V-2 work for the Nazis, his secret transfer to the…
Camp GagnonWhy Are These Ancient Egyptian Vases Actually Impossible to Make?
Károly Póka, ancient technology researcher, sits down at CAMP to reveal the secrets of impossibly precise artifacts. Károly dives into how the ancient stone…
Camp GagnonThe SECRET Religion That Challenged Christianity
Today, we take a closer look at Gnosticism. We’ll explore the dramatic discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts, the unique divine family of the Gnostics, the story…
Camp GagnonThe MURDER That Almost Exposed Military Secrets
Today, we dive deep into the enduring mystery of the Isdal Woman. We’ll talk about the initial discovery in the Isdalen Valley, key witness accounts, the…
Camp GagnonCALIGULA: The Insane True Story of Rome's Forgotten Butcher
Today, we take a closer look at King Caligula. We’ll talk about how Caligula obtained power, Theatrics of Caligula, The Wealth of Caligula, Why Caligula Went…
Camp GagnonThe Cartel That Created a Country | Patrick Winn
Patrick Winn, award-winning American journalist who covers crime and illicit economies in Southeast Asia, sits down at CAMP to reveal the darkest secrets of…
Camp GagnonThe Religion WITHOUT a Founder | Shintoism
Today, we take a closer look at Shintoism. We’ll explore the origins of Shintoism, the mindset of Shintoism, the shifts in Shintoism, and other fascinating…
Camp GagnonWhat Really Happened in Salem: The Witch Trials Explained
Today, we take a closer look at the Salem Witch Trials. We’ll talk about the religious beliefs in Salem, the afflicted girls’ accusations, the first witches…
Camp GagnonWhat King Leopold Did in The Congo Will Terrify You
Today, we take a closer look at King Leopold. We’ll talk about how King Leopold obtained the Congo, the rubber trade, the cutting off of hands, the burning of…
Camp GagnonWhy ALIEN DISCLOSURE Is Happening Now & The Truth About Varginha w/ James Fox
James Fox, creator of The Moment of Contact, sits down at CAMP to reveal the deepest secrets of the UFO phenomenon. From the most famous mass sightings to…
Camp GagnonThe REAL Jesus According to Every Religion
Today, we take a closer look at the different versions of Jesus across various religions. We’ll explore the consciousness of Christ, the idea of Jesus, and…
Camp GagnonCATHOLIC v PROTESTANT: Ireland’s War Was Never About Church
Today, we take a closer look at Ireland's Civil War. We’ll talk about the IRA’s dark tactics, Bloody Friday, Gaddafi's involvement, growing up during the IRA…
Camp GagnonSPARTA: The Real Story of 300, and The Fight For Greece
Today, we take a closer look at the people of Athens and Sparta. We’ll talk about the Army of Leonidas, the Battle of 300, the Death of Leonidas, the Battle of…
Camp GagnonUFO Lawyer REVEALS Deathbed Witness Bombshell—And Why Disclosure Stalled | Danny Sheehan
Danny Sheehan is a legendary constitutional attorney, public interest lawyer, author, educator, and activist and has been at the center of some of the most…
Camp GagnonAliens In Hindu Multiverse Explained
Today, we take a closer look at the philosophy of aliens in Hinduism. We’ll explore time in Hindu cosmology, the technology of Vimanas, and other fascinating…
Camp GagnonUnsolved Mysteries of Appalachia: Vanished & Never Found
Today, we take a closer look at the eerie mysteries surrounding the Appalachian region. We’ll talk about the disappearance of Dennis Martin, Magnetic…
Camp GagnonWhat Were the Horrifying Things Blackbeard Did to His Enemies
Who was Blackbeard, and was he the most brutal pirate ever? Today, we take a closer look at the life of Blackbeard. We’ll talk about the origins of Blackbeard…
Camp GagnonRoasting Every Culture Until We Get Canceled | Neema Naz
Neema Naz Joins us in the tent to talk about Persian stereotypes, roast various ethnic cultures, discuss comedy, and explore other interesting topics…
Camp GagnonEVERY Biblically Accurate Angel Explained
What are angels, and how do they really look? Today, we take a closer look at every biblically accurate angel. We’ll explore the origins of angelology, the…
Camp GagnonThe Secret History of the Freemasons: 600 Years in the Shadows
Who are the Freemasons, and what secret knowledge do they have? Today, we take a closer look at the history of one of the most famous secret societies. We’ll…
Camp GagnonLincoln’s Assassination Step 1 in HIDDEN Government Overthrow
Who were the Lincoln conspirators, and what was their plan to overthrow the government? Today, we take a closer look at the murder plot that was intended to…
Camp GagnonThe TRUTH John McAfee Took To His Grave - Janice McAfee Speaks Out
Janice McAfee joins us in the tent today to talk about John McAfee’s entire timeline of crazy events, how she met John, never-before-heard stories about their…
Camp GagnonThe Bhagavad Gita's TRUE Message
What is the Bhagavad Gita, and what is its important message? Today, we take a closer look at the Bhagavad Gita’s true message. We’ll explore the different…
Camp GagnonThe Prophet Who Accessed The Akashic Records | Edgar Cayce
Who was Edgar Cayce, and what knowledge did he have? Today, we take a closer look at the stories behind one of the most famous prophets. We’ll talk about the…
Camp GagnonThe Day They Assassinated the ‘Nazi Brain’ in a Brutal Ambush
Who was Reinhard Heydrich, and why was he so important to the Schutzstaffel? Today, we take a closer look at the life and military career of Reinhard Heydrich…
Camp GagnonHow Julian Dorey SURVIVED a CIA Torture Program
Julian Dorey joins us today to talk about surviving a torture program, his waterboarding experience, share his opinions on what can be considered torture…
Camp GagnonThe Religion Nobody Talks About | Jehovah's Witness
Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses, and why do they knock on our doors? Today, we take a closer look at the origins of the Jehovah's Witnesses. We’ll explore the…
Camp GagnonStranger Things Was REAL: Inside the Montauk Project
What was the Montauk Project, and was it really sinister? Today, we take a closer look at the stories behind one of the most famous government research…
Camp GagnonWhat Were the Horrifying Things Genghis Khan Did to His Enemies
Who was Genghis Khan, and was he the most brutal leader ever? Today, we take a closer look at the life and empire of Genghis Khan. We’ll talk about the birth…
Camp GagnonHow THIS Former Neo Nazi Actually REDEEMED Himself
Dave Franke joins us in the tent today to talk about growing up with hippies, being jumped as a kid by the Crips, joining a neo-Nazi group at a young age…
Camp GagnonAncient Giants | Evidence of Biblical Giants That are Hiding Underground
Who were the giants from the Bible, and did they actually exist? Today, we take a closer look at the origins of Biblical giants. We’ll explore the story of…
Camp GagnonThe ONLY Wendigo The Government EVER Executed
What is a Wendigo, and is it really real? Today, we take a closer look at the accounts surrounding one of America’s most haunting legend. We’ll explore the…
Camp GagnonThe DARK Controversy Behind Mother Teresa’s Miracles
Who was Mother Teresa, and why was she so controversial? Today, we take a closer look at the complex life of one of the most influential female figures in…
Camp GagnonHe FOUND a Lost Civilization Using Google Earth
Raul Bilecky is a researcher and explorer who travels to newly discovered and forgotten ancient sites on a quest to document, investigate, and help preserve…
Camp GagnonThe Sikh Guru Who Faced Mecca and Shocked the World | Guru Nanak
Who was Guru Nanak, and what was he trying to teach? Today, we take a closer look at the beliefs of one of the most influential religions. We’ll talk about the…
Camp GagnonThe Terrifying Poltergeist Case of the Smurl Family
Who were the Smurl family, and was their story true? Today, we take a closer look at the haunting accounts surrounding one of America’s most haunted families…