On this special edition of The TLB Podcast, James is joined once again by Antarctica whistleblower Eric Hecker for a deep dive into the strange and hidden history of Long Island, New York.Together, they revisit locations tied to Eric’s unusual experiences growing up and later working across the Island as a plumber. This journey uncovers Long Island’s critical role in aerospace, the military-industrial complex, espionage, nuclear research, and Operation Paperclip connections. From Grumman Aerospace and Brookhaven National Laboratory to Cold War bunkers, Nazi ideology, and hidden underground facilities, this conversation explores how Long Island shaped American military power—and its stranger legacies that still linger today.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Eric HeckerWebsite → https://www.deciphering.tvYouTube → http://www.youtube.com@decipheringmyexperience9191 X → https://www.x.com/@deciphering.tvCHAPTERS00:01 - Disclaimer00:20 - Intro01:10 - Opening02:40 - A General Understanding of the History of Aerospace and Military Manufacturing on Long Island04:07 - Glen Cove07:04 - Roslyn09:07 - The Pall Corporation11:19 - Long Lines Program13:00 - Brookhaven National Laboratory15:20 - Levittown, Hicksville, Bethpage Area16:44 - The Long Island Aviation Country Club19:46 - Levittown00:21:20 - Grumman00:25:03 - Grumman Underground00:33:48 - Nazis00:38:56 - The Cold War Nuclear Boom00:41:49 - Closing Thoughts00:43:19 - Long Island’s Complex Legacy00:43:52 - Credits#LongIsland #longislandhistory #erichecker #militaryindustrialcomplex #grummanaerospace#grumman #northropgrumman #brookhavennationallabs #operationpaperclip #coldwarhistory #newyorkhistory #espionage #nuclearresearch #hiddenhistory #undergroundbases #DUMBs #antarcticawhistleblower #secrettechnology #aviationhistory #UAP #UFO #levittown #bethpage #hicksville #glencove #roslyn #billyjoel #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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