On Episode 83 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Dave Gashaw to delve into Skull and Bones, Yale’s most infamous secret society. They discuss its founding roots, alleged ties to the Bavarian Illuminati, conspiracy theories involving the CIA and the Bush family, and how Ivy League secret societies intersect with espionage and political power.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Dave GashawLinktree → https://www.linktr.ee/oneofthesenightscoInstagram (One of These Nights) → https://www.instagram.com/oneoftheesenightscoYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@oneofthesenights4564 Instagram (Personal) → https://www.instagram.com/devastatin_daveChapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:12 The Sinister Lore of Skull and Bones03:22 The Evolution of Perceptions04:21 Comparing Secret Societies at Yale and Harvard07:00 Elite Clubs and Networking18:36 The Structure and Membership of Skull and Bones19:06 The Origins of the Number 32227:35 The Egalitarian Purpose of Secret Societies28:18 William Huntington Russell and the Opium Trade29:19 The Benefits of Secret Society Membership30:13 The Secret Society at Yale: Skull and Bones34:08 Initiation Rituals and Controversies of Skull and Bones41:20 Skull and Bones' Island: Deer Island43:00 Conspiracy Theories and the Influence of Skull and Bones52:55 Skull and Bones as a Feeder for Government and Business Elites59:01 Conclusion#SkullAndBones #secretSociety #Yale #conspiracy #CIA #BushFamily #espionage #eliteNetwork #IvyLeague #DaveGashaw #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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