Episode
The Shape of Things; An Intellectual History of Flat Earth Theory - Part Two: Stunt Performers and Grifters
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- Historical Blindness
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 3157
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Summary
In part two of my series on the history of Flat Earth Theory, I talk about the devotees of Flat Earthism, who promote it through publicity stunts and enrich themselves off their fellow believers. Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! Direct all advertising inquiries to [email protected]. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music in this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of publication. Tracks include "Cicle DR Valga," "Tiled Chamber," "Access Road 214," "Black Ballots," "Tarte Tatin," and "Fissure Forming." Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," "daemones," and "Wake Up," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices