Were Nazis in LA during World War II? Local legends around places like the Murphy Ranch and the Furst Castle suggest they were, with fascist sympathizers building retreats and strongholds. Some claim Hitler even visited during the war. However, the truth is never quite what it seems, and it is way way more interesting. Listen to learn about an unheralded spy master who prevented treason and violence from Nazis in the City of Angles, as well as the truth behind local lore.With special guest Curtis T. Andersen! (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Gilmore Girls) https://www.instagram.com/curtisandersen/ https://www.youtube.com/@CurtisAndersen https://www.theboardbard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/boardbardgamestore/ Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS! https://www.amazon.com/Hitler-Los-Angeles-Against-Hollywood/dp/1620405628 https://theweek.com/articles/477179/hitlers-bizarre-plan-rule-world-from-hollywood https://oldviennagardens.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/endless-rumors/ https://la.curbed.com/2014/9/24/10043624/murphy-ranch-trail-pacific-palisades-history https://www.circlingthenews.com/debunking-a-palisades-urban-legend-nazi-utopia/ https://oldviennagardens.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/endless-rumors/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1013675595342155/files/filesDive deeper into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and tales of high strangeness each week on A Study of Strange. Hosted by filmmaker Michael May, exploring the dark crossroads of history, folklore, and the unexplained.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-study-of-strange/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Were Nazis in LA during World War II? Local legends around places like the Murphy Ranch and the Furst Castle suggest they were, with fascist sympathizers building retreats and strongholds. Some claim Hitler even visited during the war. However, the truth is never quite what it seems, and it is way way more interesting. Listen to learn about an unheralded spy master who prevented treason and violence from Nazis in the City of Angles, as well as the truth behind local lore.With special guest Curti...