Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The Nazi party is the absolute darkest side of nerddom run rampant. Oh, nerddom. These are fucking nerds. Yeah. They're pieces of shit. Party poopers." — Ben Kistle
"Theosophy as... The archaic wisdom religions, the esoteric doctrine, wants known in every ancient country having claims to civilization." — Marcus Parks (quoting Madame Helena Blavatsky)
"The idea is that the religion of blood basically came from about keeping that blood pure. The pure white, blonde hair, blue eye, up to light brown, pale complexion." — Marcus Parks
This episode of The Last Podcast on the Left explores the supposed occult origins and influences behind Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. The hosts, Marcus Parks and Ben Kistle, delve into a complex web of esoteric beliefs, ancient mythologies, and secret societies that they argue contributed to the formation of Nazi ideology. They begin by discussing the historical context of Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting societal shifts and the rise of various fringe philosophical movements.
The discussion then moves to the influence of figures like Madame Helena Blavatsky and her Theosophical Society, which posited ideas of ancient Aryan races and hidden spiritual knowledge. The episode traces how these concepts were adapted and warped by individuals like Guido von List and Jorg Lanz von Liebenfels, who developed philosophies like Ariosophy and Ostara. These movements emphasized racial purity, the supposed superiority of the Aryan race, and a mystical worldview that would later be incorporated into Nazi propaganda. The hosts also touch upon the historical usage of the swastika and its co-option by the Nazis.
Further exploration covers the Thule Society, a German occultist group that predated the Nazi party and sought to find a German messiah. The episode details how individuals within these circles, including Dietrich Eckhart, believed Hitler to be that prophesied figure. The narrative highlights Hitler's early fascination with Wagnerian opera, particularly the Parsifal legend, and his perceived visions of destiny. The discussion also touches upon the "Spear of Destiny," a relic with supposed mystical powers, and its historical connection to Hitler's annexation of Austria. The hosts conclude by emphasizing the dangerous confluence of occultism, racial ideology, and political opportunism that paved the way for the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime.