Was Aleister Crowley truly the wickedest man alive, or a covert double agent hiding behind the mask of the occult? In this deep-dive with @joelthomas of Free the Rabbits, he unpacks Crowley’s shadowy connections to British intelligence, the Golden Dawn, and secret wartime missions that blurred the line between sorcery and spycraft. The conversation drifts into the strange parallels between his sketch of LAM and modern alien imagery, whispers of early mind-control experiments, and a web of influence that may have stretched from ancient rituals to world wars. In the end, Crowley emerges not as a man torn between good and evil, but as one who fully embraced the dark to serve his hidden masters.

Please pray for Tony’s wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!

If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890

Stream “The Meadow Project” Here: https://merkelfilms.com/programs/the-meadow-project-night-investigations

🚨 Join Our Exclusive Community
🔗 Get early access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheConfessionalsPodcast/join

📚 Tony’s Recommended Reads: https://slingshotlibrary.com

▶️ Subscribe to My New YouTube Channel
Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL
My First Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6jDWvlyuw&t=1160s

🤝 Sponsors:
Merkel Media Apparel: https://merkmerch.com/
Merkel Films: https://merkelfilms.com/
SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/confessionals
GhostBed: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/tony?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=tony

💈 Affiliates You Can Trust:
🎧 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x – These legendary headphones have been Tony’s go-to since 2019, delivering studio-quality sound with unbeatable clarity. Whether he’s deep in the mix or on the go, they never miss a beat!
🎤 Shure SM7B is the gold standard for podcasting! Every episode at Merkel Media runs through this powerhouse mic, which captures every word with precision and warmth. If it’s good enough for the pros, it’s good enough for you!

🔔 Subscribe for More Content
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheConfessionalsPodcast

💬 Leave a Comment!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Connect With Us:
🛜 Website: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/
📧 Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com

🌟 Joel Thomas
YouTube: @FreeTheRabbits

📢 FOLLOW US:
🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionalspodcast
❌ X: https://x.com/TConfessionals
🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast
📌 Website: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com
📚 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/
💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h

📬 Mailing Address:
Merkel Media
257 N. Calderwood St., #301
Alcoa, TN 37701

#802

author avatar
The Confessionals
The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories are real and the mysteries are endless. Email us your experiences at contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com!  
See Full Bio