FF 508: The Rise of the Professional Conspiracy Theorists

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🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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In this episode of "Finding Freedom," host John Odermatt dives into the rise of professional conspiracy theorists in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. John explores how skepticism toward institutions has fueled a new wave of online personalities who monetize controversy and speculation. He shares personal reflections on the dangers of jumping to conclusions, drawing from his own experiences as a hunter to debunk misconceptions about the incident. The episode also covers the emotional memorial for Charlie Kirk, highlighting Erica Kirk’s powerful speech and her remarkable display of faith and forgiveness. John encourages listeners to think critically, do their own research, and avoid falling into the trap of having opinions assigned by others. He closes with a call for skepticism—of both official narratives and conspiracy theorists—and previews upcoming interviews with thought leaders in the liberty movement. Links & Social Media Fox and Sons Coffee: foxnsons.com (use promo code JOHN for 15% off $40+) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @JohnOdermatt Instagram: @JohnOdermatt Care about your liberty and future? Don’t miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It’s free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off. Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Healthcare for under $100! You get access to a team of health bill negotiators, low cost prescription and lab testing tools, as well as a database of low cost high quality doctors vetted by CrowdHealth. And what if something major happens? You pay the first $15K, then the Crowd steps in to help fund the rest.. Go to Join Crowd Health and get started for $80/mo for the first three months by using promo code LIONS at sign-up. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.6	hey welcome back to another episode of finding freedom this is your host john otermette on today's
0:37.3	show we're going to be talking about conspiracy theorists to another episode of Finding Freedom. This is your host, John Odermet on today's show.
0:37.9	We're going to be talking about conspiracy theorists and the rise of the professional
0:43.6	conspiracy theorists. We'll be talking about the newest developments with Charlie Kirk's
0:49.8	murder, his assassination, and asking, does he have bones of steel?
1:01.7	And we'll be talking about Erica Kirk in the powerful speech she gave at her husband Charlie's memorial service. Let's get into it.
1:04.9	We are born free.
1:06.9	And we will die free.
1:09.4	The time in between, though.
1:12.9	That's complicated.
1:21.3	In that time, governments, institutions, and our egos will limit our ability to find true freedom in this life.
1:27.9	These are real stories of real people overcoming the odds, persevering injustice, and unlocking their potential.
1:33.9	Welcome to Finding Freedom. Here's your host, John Oterman.
1:42.8	Hey, what is up, everybody? Good to be back with you today on this fine September Monday morning.
1:47.6	Coming to you on September 22nd, not streaming live today,
1:55.0	but I'll be publishing this everywhere as soon as I finish up. Of course, I got my cup of Fox and Sons coffee in hand. It's my coffee of choice. It's the coffee I drink every single morning to start my day.
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2:22.8	So go pick up some Fox and Sons coffee as I grab myself a sip right now.
2:30.1	Okay, so today on the show, I got a couple of things to talk about. I do have a hard stop, so this will not be a long show. Last week, I said it wouldn't be, and it was. This week, I will stick to my word. So if you heard of the top of the show, the things I want to talk about, first off, I think something I've noticed lately and what I'm calling it is
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