Camp Gagnon

Today we dive into the history of Cleopatra VII—the queen who charmed Julius Caesar and famously seduced Mark Antony as the goddess Aphrodite. We track her ruthless political maneuvers, the brutal smear campaign against her, the massive Battle of Actium, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death and burial site. Welcome to HISTORY CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Flakes Visit...

Rafi Bastos steps into the tent to unpack his journey from growing a fanbase in Brazil and navigating life as a Brazilian Evangelical to stand-up comedy and the universal challenge of winning over a new audience. We dive into Brazilian Resenha, childhood Evangelical sleepovers, airplane pet peeves, the Jewish/Brazilian mix, and other interesting topics. Welcome to Camp. 🏕️Shoutout to our...

Today, we trace the intellectual and spiritual journey of Saint Augustine, this early church father in the search for meaning. We follow his rebellious youth, his famous confrontation with sin in the 'Pear Incident', his deep dive into Manichaeism, and the pivotal moments that led to his dramatic conversion and the creation of the seminal theological thoughts that still define modern...

Today we uncover the life of Helena Blavatsky, the woman who sparked a global mystical movement. From her mysterious early years and her secretive travels across the East to the formation of the Theosophical Society, her controversial Mahatma letters, and the enduring influence of The Secret Doctrine, this is the story of the occult’s most fascinating figure. Welcome to CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our...

Today we dive deep into the chilling history of Vlad the Impaler—from years as a child prisoner and his connection to the Dracula legend to his horrifying rise to power, his infamous torture methods, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. Welcome to HISTORY CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Flakes Visit https://byeflakes.com and use code 'CAMP' to get 20% off, a free scalp...

Scoochie Boochie steps into the tent to unpack the Bible’s strangest stories from Adam’s demonic wife and Gnostic secrets to David & Goliath’s battlefield beef and the Book of Revelation’s hidden code. Ancient texts, wild theories, and the weird side of religion all collide in this one. Welcome to Camp. 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Flakes and BlueChewVisit https://byeflakes.com and use code...

Today, we explore the history of the Bible Belt. We’ll trace its origins, examine its difficult legacy like racial dynamics and post-Civil War beliefs. Also, we look at its modern power, from televangelists and theme parks to its outsized role in American politics...Welcome to Religion Camp!🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: Morgan & Morgan✝️☪️✡️🕉️☦️ Religion Camp Merch: https://camp-rd.com🎟️ 🎫...

Today, we dive into the story of Bob Lazar. We’ll talk about his claims of working at a secret facility called S-4, the highly advanced technology he claims to have witnessed, the mysterious Element 115, his life after being fired, and our ultimate question: is he telling the truth? WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Morgan & Morgan, BlueChew👕🧢 GET YOUR CAMP DRIP HERE:...

Who was the real Marco Polo, and did his journey along the Silk Road actually happen? Today, we follow the life of the Venetian traveler Marco Polo from his early days through his epic adventure to the court of Kublai Khan. We’ll talk about how his father first met the Great Khan, his long journey to China, what it was like working in the advanced Mongolian court, the origins of The Travels of...

Dave Franke, a former officer for the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (Mexico’s Civilian Protection), joins us to discuss human rights violations connected to Trump’s destruction of alleged Venezuelan drug boats. He states that the real purpose behind the attacks is to take over Venezuelan oil and recalls U.S. internal corruption in which the ATF supplied cartels with guns—guns that Dave would...