In this compelling episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli, special guest Jeremy Ryan Slate delves deep into his research on the deification of Augustus in ancient Rome, offering a thought-provoking exploration of how power is consolidated through narrative and symbolism. Slate outlines how Augustus strategically shifted the title of his position, shedding the image of a mere political leader to assume a near-divine status in the eyes of the public. By weaving myths around his accomplishments, commissioning grandiose statues, and manipulating public perception, Augustus not only solidified his grip on Rome but also laid the groundwork for a totalitarian regime. The conversation further explores how these acts of manufactured reverence and centralized control contributed to a legacy of authoritarian rule—ultimately sowing the seeds for the eventual decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
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Haha he’s a Scientologist but happens to not know anything about it and doesn’t want to talk about it because that’s not what he was planning on talking about a hahahhahaha
Sam or Johnny if you know anyone that needs a podcast producer I’d like to send em my resume if you could help me get it to them. I’m at wits end with my day job man. Trannys and gays everywhere just being lazy af and complaining about nothing. I need to transition. I went to tech school for broadcast and sound engineering and also TV production. I really need this and idk who to plea to. IYKYK4life@gmail.com
Go to a stand up show and speak with them after. I’ve been to a couple and Sam and Johnny are very approachable and hung with everyone outside after.
But it is best to bring your A game if you’re looking for a job – Sam is a low-key genius and Johnny is well on his way to earning the same title.
Good luck!!
I read this title as “The Defication of” and thought it was about something else
Back in 1980, Joe Jackson released a song called “Real Men”.At the time it was controversial and MTV could only show the video after midnight.Forty five years later, it seems rather prophetic.
Not only was L. Ron Hubbard follower of Crowley, Scientology was an offshoot of the Process Curch and the O.T.O.Peocess Church’s most dubious nember was one Charles Manson.
Dude Sam’s reaction to when this guy said he was a scientologist is why this is such a great podcast. All he did was bring up a few points/questions an his guest shut it down ASAP
That was embarrassing, how long it took to remember Crowley’s name
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cant believe this dude openly says hes a scientologist and than cowers and backs down when he disagreed with you originally. 0 independent thinking, a hive mind cult like behavior off the rip. good stuff putting him on the spot, even johnny jumped in cause yall cant let nonsense like that be said on this show.
I remember this guy he talked about who we’re the original Kings of Rome .
P.S. it was two twin brothers 😂 😂