Podcast Summary: Nephilim Death Squad
Episode 225: "Who Really Wrote The Matrix?" w/ Tom Althouse
Date: September 29, 2025
Hosts: David Lee Corbo (aka Raven), TopLobsta
Guest: Tom Althouse
Main Theme and Purpose
This episode dives deep into one of conspiracy culture's most persistent rumors: Was The Matrix really written by the Wachowskis, or was it stolen? Tom Althouse, the self-proclaimed original author of the story that became The Matrix, joins Raven and TopLobsta to lay out his evidence, discuss Hollywood's inner workings, address his own harrowing journey, and reflect on the deeper esoteric and philosophical meanings behind the story. The conversation is a fast-paced, dense tapestry of copyright wars, Hollywood gamesmanship, pop culture analysis, spiritual commentary, and open speculation about art, influence, and the possible future of media.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Tom Althouse's Claim
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The Immortals: Tom presents his original screenplay, The Immortals, which he claims is the true source material for The Matrix.
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Proof and Timeline: Produces copyright receipts from the Library of Congress, discusses the importance of the 1998 Library of Congress seal (06:46, 07:04).
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Hollywood Theft Mechanisms: Describes how studios, lawyers, and inside “handlers” (e.g., Sophia Stewart) operate to launder origin stories and shut out creators.
“What you have is irrefutable proof. So why would it say online you lost in court? Because they supplied all their attorneys to represent me, made sure, again, no evidence goes in.”
(Tom Althouse, 07:50)
2. Hollywood, CIA, and Conspiracy
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Attorney Blockade: Warner Bros. allegedly manipulated representation, ensuring “both sides” were controlled to eliminate Tom’s legal recourse (11:21).
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Artifacts Returned: CIA contacts restore missing copyright drafts to Tom; he interprets this as a sign of a shifting power dynamic in intelligence and Hollywood (16:19).
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Tech Theft: Not just the story, but even visionary technology concepts—including the neural link ("neuro enhancer")—are claimed to have been lifted from his original work.
“They gave it to Elon Musk and groomed him...before they give Elon the neural link which they took from our work.”
(Tom Althouse, 16:34)
3. The Red Pill, Gnosticism & Inversions
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Origin and Meaning Shift: Althouse claims the film inverted the meaning of the red and blue pill from his script—originally, the “red pill” meant something sinister (25:00).
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Esoteric Symbolism: Mirrors function as portals for souls in his script; the “rabbit hole” and Alice in Wonderland connections were added by the Wachowskis for style, not substance.
“The red pill is based on the blood of the children in the original story to make an immortal program...”
(Tom Althouse, 24:28)
4. Conspiracies and Cultural Impact
- George Michael Connection: Claims George Michael read his script and approved inclusion of “Praying for Time” as end credits. Connects Michael’s 2016 death to a campaign to eliminate witnesses (22:04).
- Layered Storytelling: His script was built to be interpreted in many ways—philosophically, spiritually, gnostically—so that viewers could project their own values onto it, intentionally leaving a “puzzle” with no single solution (35:38).
- False Flag & Prophecy: Says his original script contained a 9/11-style false flag event as a narrative device (38:10).
5. Hollywood Culture & Decline
- Stealing as Standard Practice: Hollywood, Tom claims, systematically steals from empathic and creative outsiders to maintain control and exclude truly benevolent voices (47:54).
- Pivot Point: Both hosts and guest sense Hollywood falling, independent media rising, and speculate the time is ripe for exposing these long-hidden dynamics (49:07).
6. Creative Process, Faith, and Responsibility
- Act of Service: Tom repeatedly emphasizes humility and service as the root of true art (57:06).
- Layers of Emotion and Thought: Contrasts his method of generating complex emotional and conceptual “layers” in storytelling with what he calls the shallow, “cool factor” approach of Hollywood’s current creators (109:09).
- Keeping Hope: Despite setbacks, he expresses optimism that the “good guys” are prevailing and that new, more ethical creative paradigms are emerging (116:28, 136:17).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Tom on the Evidence:
“Here’s the catch...the CIA...ended up in my home three days before Easter. This means the CIA wants us to win now."
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On Red Pill Inversion:
“They inverted it so that we all are compliant...by saying it. That’s what they’ve done...you have just gone along with the idea of ingestion of the blood of the children for a longevity program.”
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Hollywood's Parasitic Relationship:
“They have a parasitic relationship with the actual creators. They facilitate the success, provide money...but they are not good creatives themselves.”
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On Faith and Art:
“Humility and compassion are essential to equipping great work...it’s about doing something that lifts humanity.”
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On Free Will in the Matrix:
“If we remain unpredictable...we free ourselves from the Matrix. You break the predicted pattern.”
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On Surviving and Staying Alive:
“Your orders are just stay alive. A new Hollywood is forming because of you.”
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Why Use a Pill, Not an Injection:
“The reason that it’s a pill, right, is because the author didn’t like shots.”
(117:00)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [06:46–12:11]: Tom presents copyright proofs, describes litigation sabotage, and CIA involvement.
- [16:19–18:26]: Neural link tech, Elon Musk, and how the tech story was "groomed" for Musk.
- [22:01–23:30]: George Michael’s involvement as a witness; his death and conspiracy tie-ins.
- [24:12–28:31]: Structure of the original story, changes in the film—especially red/blue pill inversion, and extended symbolism in the author's vision.
- [35:38–38:02]: Discussions on layered meaning, gnostic readings, and the audience’s personal interpretation.
- [38:10–39:29]: Original script's 9/11 ("false flag") scenario.
- [49:07–50:09]: Hollywood's decline, rise of independent media, and predictions of a cultural “pivot point.”
- [57:06–57:46]: Tom discusses creative process—“humility and compassion.”
- [76:06]: How unpredictability and free will subvert the "Matrix."
- [109:09–110:09]: Tom on his unique abilities and why he may have survived, and the death of creativity in service of ego.
- [117:00]: “Why a pill?” authorial quirks become iconic.
- [119:41–121:10]: Who should have played Neo? (Not Keanu); original pitch choices.
- [124:25]: Legal woes—how attorneys kept Tom from staking a claim on “Matrix 1.”
- [136:17–141:11]: On fun, legacy, art, and the pain of watching one's work distorted.
Tone and Language
Throughout, the hosts maintain a skeptical yet friendly, conversational—sometimes sardonic—style. Tom’s delivery is passionate, sometimes emotional, and resolutely earnest, oscillating from pain and anger to hope and detachment. There's a running current of “insider outsider” frustration, but also philosophical aspiration. The podcast is dense with details, names, and connections, sharpening the conspiratorial mood with every segment.
Conclusion
Episode 225 offers a winding exploration of authorship, theft, Hollywood corruption, and esoteric meaning, filtered through Tom Althouse’s extraordinary claims and the hosts’ energetic questioning. Whether listeners are convinced or left skeptical, the episode is a tour de force in the intersection of pop culture, conspiracy, and spiritual reflection. Tom’s saga transcends the question of The Matrix’s authorship, becoming a parable about control, creativity, and the moral tests at the heart of culture-making.