#8 - Legendary Film Analyst Talks Subliminal Messaging, UFOs, and Stanley Kubrick | Rob Ager @electriccircuspodcast

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Rob Ager is a legendary film analyst who creates videos on YouTube.

We discuss whether Stanley Kubrick intended to warn about the horrors of Epstein Island with his film Eyes Wide Shut.

We talk about whether modern cinema has pushed the limits of 2020s technology and storytelling to produce an innovative classic, and if the internet has yet produced a work of art that will be revered alongside the great films of the past century.

We explore the effects information technologies have had on people's perceptions of the world and what forces in society work to manipulate them. This leads into a conversation about if living in a post-truth society is a modern phenomenon or a historical constant.

We talk about the recent document release regarding UAPs/UFOs from the United States government and how much of the subject is the result of legitimate anomalies or intelligence agency-ran psy-ops.

We end with Rob reflecting on certain pieces he has encountered at the Kubrick Archive and how they have affected his interpretations of films like The Shining and A Clockwork Orange. He also discusses future projects he has in the works.

Note: Pardon my hair drying throughout the episode. It could have used a comb or two through it but I didn't want to distract from the conversation.

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#8 - Legendary Film Analyst Talks Subliminal Messaging, UFOs, and Stanley Kubrick | Rob Ager

Electric Circus 2026-05-12 | Main channel: @FireEmblemNumbr1Fan
Links to all socials (Discord community, X, Twitch, podcast, etc.): https://linktr.ee/carterhlawson

Rob Ager is a legendary film analyst who creates videos on YouTube.

We discuss whether Stanley Kubrick intended to warn about the horrors of Epstein Island with his film Eyes Wide Shut.

We talk about whether modern cinema has pushed the limits of 2020s technology and storytelling to produce an innovative classic, and if the internet has yet produced a work of art that will be revered alongside the great films of the past century.

We explore the effects information technologies have had on people's perceptions of the world and what forces in society work to manipulate them. This leads into a conversation about if living in a post-truth society is a modern phenomenon or a historical constant.

We talk about the recent document release regarding UAPs/UFOs from the United States government and how much of the subject is the result of legitimate anomalies or intelligence agency-ran psy-ops.

We end with Rob reflecting on certain pieces he has encountered at the Kubrick Archive and how they have affected his interpretations of films like The Shining and A Clockwork Orange. He also discusses future projects he has in the works.

Note: Pardon my hair drying throughout the episode. It could have used a comb or two through it but I didn't want to distract from the conversation.

#3 - Missy Bevers Case: a Bizarre Unsolved Murder in Small-Town Texas | Crystal Lawson

Electric Circus 2026-06-21 | Crystal Lawson co-hosts the True Crime Broads podcast (and is my Mom).

Crystal joins me to discuss the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers and the truly bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of the Midlothian Texas mother of three.

Crystal breaks down the case from the beginning, so listeners unfamiliar with the case will find this conversation comprehensive. We covered as much ground as possible in the time we had. Listeners deeply familiar with the case will find more obscure details covered as well.

We talk about the history of the case and the interactions Crystal has had with the Midlothian Police Department, crazy locals on Facebook, and a network of rock tribute bands as part of her independent investigation.

We discuss who Crystal believes the perpetrator of this heinous crime to be and weigh the validity of popular theories and alleged suspects circulating online.

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#1 - Jon Lasser

Electric Circus 2025-04-24 | Jon Lasser is a graduate professor of psychology at Texas State University and also teaches a course on Bob Dylan. Today we spoke about all things Dylan. Whether you've just seen the Timothée Chalamet movie or are a huge Dylan fan, there is something here for you. Enjoy.

#2 - Dr. Edward Mihalkanin

Electric Circus 2025-04-07 | Edward Mihalkanin is an associate professor of political science at Texas State University. His research interests include US foreign policy and international relations theory. Our new podcast "Slouching Towards Armageddon" comes out Wednesday, April 9th.

I'd like to apologize upfront- there are some audio issues with this episode. Wild echo. I'll have that fixed by the next one. The music is from a voice memo of a chord progression I thought worth recording on November 9th, 2023. In the future I'll have a proper theme song figured out, so for now I'm going to empty loose recordings I have on my phone.

This podcast is a learning-by-doing experience, so I appreciate you all for sticking with me. I'm excited to see where the road takes me. I promise it'll be a wild ride.

Suggestions and expressions can be sent to the newly established electriccircuspod@gmail.com

#1 - Dr. Edward Mihalkanin

Electric Circus 2025-04-04 | Dr. Edward Mihalkanin is an associate professor of political science at Texas State University. His research interests include US foreign policy and international relations theory.