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The World Domination Committee
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Submit to the World Domination Committee, a monthly podcast hosted by neutral evil Trynn Zala and chaotic neutral X Zala. Follow along as the Zalas cover villains from media and history: including pop culture icons such as Jafaar and Hal 9000 to real-life figures like Dick Cheney and Margaret Thatcher. The Zalas explore the villain's journey as opposed to that of the hero, the philosophy/ethics behind what makes a villain, and if they were truly righteous in trying to control the world!
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EP.15 - Possess Her
Mar 31, 202402:01:22Tap to summarizeHi darling, hi darling, hi darling, are you absolutely famished for a terrifying tale? Join us as we jack-into the world of renowned assassin Tasya Vos from the 2020 film "Possessor".How does director Brandon Cronenberg take on the mantle from his father to craft this psychological horror movie?Is the protagonist Vos' identity socially deconstructed as a result of trauma and manipulation from her job, or does she maintain fidelity to herself and her role?And to what extent is the Vos autonomous, or is she really just a parasite, a brain worm?Give it a listen or we will do a hostile takeover on your mind.----------------------------CREDITSThanks to NeoLink for sponsoring today's episode. Intro Tunes- Beat provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip Milman Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------DOOBLYDOO"Running a Buffer Overflow Attack" - Computerphile"Ultimate Guide to Dune | All Six Books" - Quinn's IdeasJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caStalk us on Insta @worlddominationcommitteeSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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EP.14 - AsSalt Bae
Mar 1, 202401:32:31Tap to summarizeAhoy matey, join our crew as we sail into the historical adventures of today's villain: Zheng Yi Sao.For being the most successful pirate, why is Lady Zheng not a common household name like Blackbeard?How did her cultural background and information brokering contribute to her capabilities and leadership skills?And just what is the deal with her dead husband/adopted son/throuple situation, and how did she use it to climb the ranks?Give it a listen or we will pillage all your salt.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io, Produced by White HotOutro Tunes: "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modificationThanks to Feedspot for ranking us #10 in top villain podcasts!----------------------------SOURCES“Zheng Yi Sao” - Mark Cartwright“Zheng Yi Sao: The most successful pirate in history” - Emma Nagouse“Queens of the high seas” - Overheard at National Geographic“A Chinese Woman Led the Largest and Most Successful Pirate Fleet in History” - Blake Stilwell“Zheng Yi Sao” - Royal Museums Greenwich“Ep. 174 | The Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao” - Teacup Media“Ching Shih: The Pirate Widow Menace of the South China Sea” - Biographics“Further Statement of the Ladrones on the Coast of China: Intended as a Continuation of the Accounts Published by Mr. Dalrymple"----------------------------DOOBLYDOOJoin the World Domination Committee!Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caStalk us on Insta @worlddominationcommitteeSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios
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EP.13 - Tinder 1999
Feb 1, 202403:08:35Tap to summarizeCross my heart, hope to die, stick a (few) needle(s) in my eye... Today we are joined by THE ONLY FAN and future cult leader, Nav, to discuss Asami from the book and movie Audition.Is Audition a feminist revenge plot, or does it reinforce misogyny in the character arc of Asami?Did her retribution against Aoyama's betrayal seem justified, or were her deeds an overreaction?And was she really a villain, or just tomorrow's heroine?Give it a listen or we will take your feet.----------------------------CREDITSThis Episode was Sponsored by OnlyFan.com. The Only Fan: It could be you.Intro Tunes- Beat provided by FreeBeatsProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modificationAd Read Tunes- "Atlantean Twilight" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License----------------------------TODAY'S SOURCES"Audition" - Film by Takashi Miike"Ryu Murakami Audition" - Pop Culture Death Drive"Intro to Takashi Miike" - Agitator"Audition, Takashi Miike 1999" - Unpleasant Movies Podcast ----------------------------DOOBLYDOODark Factor Evil QuizAsami's Dark Factor ScoreVillain's Tier ListNav's Shameless PlugJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.ca.Send some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.ca.Stalk us on Instagram @worlddominationcommittee.See what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.tech.Proliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet".This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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EP.12 - Prescription/OxyContin: The Sackler Family and the Opioid Epidemic
Dec 1, 202301:58:44Tap to summarizeIt's quick, it's clean, it's 'non-addictive'... this episode, we're covering manufacturers of OxyContin and the opioid epidemic: The Sackler Family and their company, Purdue Pharma.How did the Sackler family pioneer medical marketing and perpetuate false claims to get their pills into the public zeitgeist?Could the "Third Opium War" be directly attributed to Purdue Pharma and the Sackler's corrupt business practices, and how does this set the precedent for other pharmaceutical companies?And just what will be the breaking point for the Sacklers to be held fully accountable for their actions and inaction?Give it a listen and we will ask you how much it hurts, on a scale of 1-10.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes- Beat provided by FreeBeatsProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION RESOURCESUS Hotline: 1-800-662-4357Canada Hotline: 1-833-553-6983----------------------------TODAY'S SOURCES“Crime of the Century”, dir. Alex Gibney“The Family That Built an Empire of Pain” by Patrick Radden Keefe“‘You Murdered My Daughter’: Relatives of OxyContin Victims Confront the Sacklers” by Jan Hoffman----------------------------DOOBLYDOOWhat does HW stand for? Reddit threadHear X's family friend's story on the Brain Mastery PodcastJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.ca.Send some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.ca.Stalk us on Instagram @worlddominationcommittee.See what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.tech.Proliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet".This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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Ep.11 - Riches in Plain View
Oct 1, 202303:01:31Tap to summarizeWe've struck oil!For today's episode, venture into the early 1900s as we cover Daniel Plainview from the 2007 film There Will Be Blood.How did Daniel's opportunity, luck, and stoicism establish his place amongst the new gods of the era, and how did his ambition conflict with the old gods and their false prophet?Did Daniel ever truly love his son, or did he really just use him as a brand strategy to promote his oil business?And just what is the difference between a robber baron or a captain of industry, or are they the same thing?Give it a listen or we will drink your milkshake.----------------------------CREDITSThis Episode was Sponsored by Eli Sunday's Church of the Third Revelation Radio RevivalIntro Tunes- Beat provided by FreeBeatsProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modificationAd Read Tunes- "La muerte del Conde (nueva grabacion)" by Antonio Polaina-VillaresCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------DOOBLYDOOJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.ca.Send some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.ca.Read our snarky remarks on the Twitter @TheWDCPodcast.See what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.tech.Proliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet".This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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Ep.10 - Holiday in Cambodia
Aug 31, 202302:10:52Tap to summarizeWant to spend a day in the life of a Communist rice farmer?Come along on our holiday in Cambodia, where we uncover the dastardly deeds of dictator Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.How did the influence of France's colonialism and philosophy shape Pol Pot's ideas of society and thus Cambodia?Was his intention truly to bring the people of Cambodia together, or was he really in it all just for the power?And just what happens when you commit crimes against humanity, against your own people?Give it a listen or we will only allow you a bowl of rice a day.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes - Beat provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White HotOutro Tunes - "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------DOOBLYDOOJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caRead our snarky remarks on the Twitter @WDCPodcastSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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Ep.09 - Nothing Nowhere in a Bagel
Jul 30, 202301:55:45Tap to summarizeLet's head straight into a multiverse of madness by covering our first lady villain who just so happens to not actually be evil: the omni-dimensional reality bender from Everything Everywhere All At Once, Jobu Tupaki.How does generational trauma shape not only the protagonist Evelyn, but also Jobu as an "antagonist" to her mother?To what extent does nihilism drive Tupaki's villain's arc, and is it perhaps the real villain of the movie?And just what happens when you put everything into a bagel? Hint: it's not pineapples.Give it a listen or we will report you to the IRS.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes - Beat provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modificationAd Tunes- "Upbeat Uplifting Motivational Corporate 142833" QubeSoundsFree for use, with some modification----------------------------TODAY'S SOURCES“Everything Everywhere All At Once Villain Explained: Origin, Powers & Plan” by Mae Abdulbaki“Everything Everywhere All At Once” (the film) by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert----------------------------DOOBLYDOOMany thanks to today's sponsor IRS.finance: get the audit representation you need, but don't deserve.Pics: Philosophy Fedora and The World Domination Committee Official SwordJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caRead our snarky remarks on the Twitter @TheWDCPodcastSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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Ep.08 - The Demon Doctor of France
Jun 30, 202301:22:32Tap to summarizeWe just can't get enough of demonic doctors and fucked up French people! Today's episode dives into the disgusting deeds of one of France's most notorious serial killers: "Dr." Marcel Petiot, aka "Dr. Satan"!How did Petiot's involvement in The Great War shape his future?Did his lack of empathy or his kleptomaniac urges drive his cruelty to those escaping Nazi-occupied France?And just why are so many shady doctors getting away with their crimes?Give it a listen or we will submerge you in quicklime.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes- Beat provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip MilmanCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------TODAY'S SOURCES“Dr. Satan: The Unbelievable Story Of Serial Killer Dr. Marcel Petiot” - Meghan MacRae “Dr. Marcel PETIOT / DR. MARCEL PETIOT” - Michael Newton“‘Doctor’ Marcel Petiot: Serial Murderer” - Arthur Gale“Marcel Petiot: The Worst Killer In French History?” The Murder Network | Absolute Crime“The Butcher of Paris” - Graphic novel by Stephanie Phillips----------------------------DOOBLYDOOJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined.Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caRead our snarky remarks on the Twitter @WDCPodcastSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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Ep.07 - World's Worst Dad
Jun 1, 202302:27:34Tap to summarizeSince banning books has become such a hot commodity, today's episode delves into a notorious villain from a classic banned book: Humbert Humbert from Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita.What initially spurred on Humbert's obsession with 'Nymphets'?How did his conflicting desire to be a father vs. a fucker lead to his downfall?And just what were the true inspirations for this infamous villain?Give it a listen or we will take you on a terrible road trip.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes - Beat provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White HotOutro Tunes - "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip Milman https://pmmusic.pro/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------TODAY'S SOURCESLolita by Vladimir Nabokov, Unabridged Audiobook Edition----------------------------DOOBLYDOOJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined. Also don't forget to subscribe, fuckers!Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caRead our snarky remarks on the Twitter @WDCPodcastSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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Ep.06 - The Canadian Sleep Experiment
Apr 30, 202302:24:55Tap to summarizeIf you thought the spooky spaghetti about the Russian Sleep Experiment was bad, just wait until you learn about the very real MK ULTRA experiments done by today's heinous historical heathen: Dr. Donald Ewen Cameron.How did Cameron's involvement in the Nuremberg Trials spur his obsession with psychiatry and bring out his hubris? Was Cameron aware of CIA funding for his torturous experiments? And just how much LSD, Barbiturates, sensory deprivation, and looping audio tracks does it take to wipe the human brain?Give it a listen or we will send you to The Sleep Room.----------------------------CREDITSIntro Tunes - Beat provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White HotOutro Tunes- "The Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes, conducted by Philip Milman https://pmmusic.pro/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, used with some modification----------------------------TODAY'S SOURCESThe Sleep room: CIA-funded experiments on patients in Montreal hospital (1998) - The Fifth EstateCIA's secret brainwashing experiment: Former patients sue U.S. government (1984) - The Fifth Estate“25 Years of Nightmares” - David Remnick for the Washington Post, July 28, 1985“Declassified: Mind Control at McGill” - Julie Vanderperre for The McGill Tribune----------------------------DOOBLYDOOJoin the World Domination Committee: listen to us on the podcast interface of your choosing and leave a review if you feel evilly inclined. Also don't forget to subscribe, fuckers!Infiltrate The Wired with us at worlddomination.caSend some villainous correspondence to committee@worlddomination.caRead our snarky remarks on the Twitter @WDCPodcastSee what shenanigans Trynn is up to at trynn.techProliferate the Gay Agenda by reading "What We Do in the Closet"This podcast was brought to you by Bad Baby Studios.
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