Podcast Summary: Nephilim Death Squad
Episode: The Raven: 007 - Hollywood is Babylon
Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: TopLobsta & Raven Reed
Overview
This episode plunges into the intersection of Biblical prophecy, esoteric symbolism, Hollywood history, and modern day conspiracies. Hosts TopLobsta and Raven, along with their vibrant chat and call-in guests, discuss why Hollywood is dubbed “modern-day Babylon,” explore the occult roots behind the entertainment industry, and dig into recent controversies involving the abuse of power in both government and film. The episode blends humor, sharp skepticism, and genuine spiritual searching, all in NDS’s trademark irreverent style.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Community Updates & Bohemian Grove Event (05:00–13:00)
- Raven shares news on expanding NDS Studios, thanks to generous listener donations, and describes plans for community events, including a VIP Bible study day at Bohemian Grove.
- Emphasizes the growing physical space—a Christian library at Standard Coffee Shop—as a home base for their podcast and faith-driven community.
2. Cities, Corruption, and Street Vendor Controversy (18:00–23:00)
- Hosts break down a viral video: a Denver health inspector pours bleach on food from an “unlicensed” taco vendor with no warning.
- Raven: “Get out of the cities. Not surprised this fat goblin showed up… Something bad was going to happen.”
- Discussion veers into urban decay, health codes, and whether any form of governance can “save” American cities from their current state.
3. Amanda Bynes, Nickelodeon Abuse Allegations & Hollywood's Dark Side (24:00–36:00)
- Raven provides commentary on Amanda Bynes’s recent video alleging sexual abuse and pregnancy at age 13 by Nickelodeon executive Dan Schneider.
- Explores the recurring theme of child stars’ exploitation:
- Raven: “Never become a child star. …It’s another horrifying cautionary tale.”
- Further analysis of Drake Bell’s legal troubles and how media narratives may obscure or sanitize the true horror faced by young actors.
- Raven: “That feels a lot like we got that sentence reduced to some shit that doesn’t look so bad on paper… and then came out with a documentary about how I was molested.”
4. Occult Symbolism, Ancient Civilizations, and The Galapagos Mystery (39:00–49:00)
- Raven dives into a viral conspiracy TikTok about the Galapagos Islands possibly being the “smoking crater of a fallen throne.”
- Entertaining speculation about lost megalithic cultures, dog-headed saints (St. Christopher), and cryptids as serious Biblical archetypes.
- Raven: “What if the dog head wasn’t a symbol—what if homeboy had a, you know, fucking dog head, dude?”
5. Hollywood Architecture: Babylonian Roots (56:00–64:00)
- The main segment: A thorough breakdown of how award shows, especially the Oscars, physically and thematically mirror ancient Babylonian temples.
- Babylonian imagery in Oscar set design (Tower of Babel, Gate of Ishtar).
- Hollywood’s naming origins: “Holly wood” as wand wood for casting spells.
- Stars as angels—parallels between celebrity “stars,” fallen angels in scripture, and occult ritual.
- Clip Highlight: “You get this little golden statue, you become a star… The Bible talks about stars being angels. Am I right about that, or am I fucking that all up?” (Raven, 64:38)
- Points to the founding of Hollywood studios and their immediate embrace of this symbolism.
6. Programming, Demons, and Possession in Entertainment (64:00–68:00)
- Raven and the chat discuss the occult theory that actors become possessed—especially “method actors”—and that the whole industry is about channeling fallen spiritual powers.
- Raven: “They’re getting possessed by these entities, right? …then they’re represented by stars. …Stars, angels, fallen angels.”
7. Pop Culture Analysis: HBO’s ‘Welcome to Derry’ and Occult Motifs (81:44–93:30)
- Listener voicemail (FJ Fool) points out the heavy occult undercurrents in the It prequel series—entities from the stars, psychic powers (“the shine”), and indigenous legends of demon imprisonment.
- FJ Fool (85:08): “The local natives tell of this entity… an ancient evil spirit that fell to earth inside a star. ...They buried 13 pieces of the star, inscribed with sigils, in a circle to trap it there.”
- Symmetry with the show’s themes and the ongoing episode discussion about fallen angels and entities.
8. Call-in: Spiritual Identity, Sin, and Redemption (99:42–113:50)
- Andrew from Texas calls in to discuss the spiritual journey through a Biblical lens, especially regarding Hollywood, personal sin, and identity.
- Notable Insight: “Our battle is not against flesh and blood, it’s against the dark forces and principalities of this world.” (Andrew, 109:31)
- Conversation touches sensitive topics—homosexuality, spiritual warfare, grace, and the limits (or lack thereof) of Christian redemption.
- Raven: “You should hope they figure it out… that God works on their heart.”
9. Listener Recommendations and Occult Research (112:20–116:15)
- Andrew recommends “Probably Alexandra” on Rumble/Bitchute for well-researched, panoramic lectures on esoteric history and deprogramming media messaging.
Notable Quotes & Moments
On modern Babylon:
“Hollywood is modern day Babylon. Denver health inspectors are assholes. And Dan Schneider, Nickelodeon executive, impregnated Amanda Bynes.”
(Raven, 02:52)
On Hollywood’s occult architecture:
“Design outside the Kodak Theater, you have the gates to Ishtar…the Babylonian and Sumerian goddess right outside.”
(Raven paraphrasing Return of Cappy, 58:10)
On spiritual warfare in culture:
“You get this little golden statue, you become a star. …The Bible talks about stars being angels. Am I right about that or am I fucking that all up?”
(Raven, 64:38)
On child stars:
“Never become a child star…this is just another horrifying story…a cautionary tale.”
(Raven, 25:00–26:00 approx.)
On living in cities:
“Get out of the fucking cities. Stop being in the city…Not surprised this fat goblin showed up.”
(Raven, 18:00)
On the programming/symbolism of entertainment:
“The druids use wood from the holly tree to construct their wands. ...Hollywood casts actors, and spells are a type of program. When you watch something on TV, you’re watching your pro—you know what I mean? It’s all that shit.”
(Raven, 62:10)
On sin and grace:
“Our battle is not against flesh and blood, it’s against the dark forces and principalities…”
(Caller Andrew, 109:31)
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Timestamp | Segment | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 05:00–13:00 | Community/Bible study/Bohemian Grove event news | | 18:00–23:00 | Denver food vendor bleach incident; city critiques | | 24:00–36:00 | Amanda Bynes/Dan Schneider/Hollywood child abuse | | 39:00–49:00 | Galapagos as ‘fallen throne,’ cryptids, St. Christopher| | 56:00–64:00 | Main: Hollywood awards, Gate of Ishtar, occult imagery | | 64:00–68:00 | Programming, spiritual possession in acting | | 81:44–93:30 | Listener voicemail: It/Welcome to Derry/occult motifs | | 99:42–113:50| Caller Andrew: spiritual identity and sin | | 112:20–116:15| Occult media recommendation: Probably Alexandra |
Tone & Style
- The conversation is raw, unfiltered, often comedic, and candidly self-deprecating.
- There’s honest grappling with faith, culture, and the supernatural, with regular asides and tangents.
- Listener calls and chat participation further reinforce the show’s “for the people, by the people” feel.
Takeaway
Nephilim Death Squad in this episode challenges listeners to seek the spiritual roots beneath pop culture, urban decay, and contemporary crises in Hollywood and society. With a skeptical eye, a messy faith, and a penchant for rabbit holes, TopLobsta and Raven remind their audience: the real battle may be ancient, hidden in plain sight, and still raging around us—on screen, online, and in our own hearts.
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