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    Blood, Sweat & Rockets: The Explosive Demise of Jack Parsons

    Blood, Sweat & Rockets: The Explosive Demise of Jack Parsons

    FromLA Made: The Barbie Tapes

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    Blood, Sweat & Rockets: The Explosive Demise of Jack Parsons

    FromLA Made: The Barbie Tapes

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    Length:
    28 minutes
    Released:
    Feb 21, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    When Jack Parsons dies in an explosion, conspiracy theories foment. Was it murder by a disgruntled ex-cop? Assassination by the US government? In this episode we wrestle to make sense of both the circumstances surrounding Parsons' death and the legacy he left behind. 
     
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    Released:
    Feb 21, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    “LA Made” is a new series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 1, “LA Made: Blood, Sweat & Rockets,” tells the hidden story of the fearless, groundbreaking and ambitious crew who shaped our quest to outer space and ushered in the early days of space exploration at Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at CalTech. Known as the “Suicide Squad,” the team’s road to triumph was fraught with controversies involving the occult, a suspected spy ring, unplanned explosions, and a suspicious death. Join writer and life-long aerospace fanatic M.G. Lord as she uncovers their story and reveals the shocking origins of rocket science in this 12 episode season.