Who was the real David Ferrie? Mythologized by Joe Pesci's hyper-paranoid portrayal in Olive Stone's JFK (1991), the real David Ferrie was more complex than we knew - that is, until the recent file releases provided more depth. Rob Clark, the host of The Lone Gunman Podcast, returns to guest host an in-depth study of the real David Ferrie. Rob Clark can be heard on The … [Read more...]
MWN Episode 052 – Rob Clark on Guy Banister
ROB CLARK, host of The Lone Gunman Podcast, guests hosts for the first time on the Midnight Writer News Show. Tonight, Rob brings us the story of Guy Banister. For those who have seen Oliver Stone's JFK, the role of Guy Banister was played by Ed Asner. Rob brings his sharp wit, vast knowledge, and smooth presentation to discuss one of the anti-communist men who surrounded Lee … [Read more...]
MWN Episode 032 – Lee Harvey Oswald – A Life
GARY FANNIN joined S.T. Patrick to discuss the life of Lee Harvey Oswald (1939-1963). Fannin covers Oswald's childhood, as well as his time in the Marines, Japan, Russia, New Orleans, Mexico City, and Dallas. What were his duties in Japan? What was the purpose of the trip to Russia? Was his relationship and marriage to Marina Prusakova set up by intel? Why was he in New Orleans … [Read more...]
Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans
New Orleans. The name alone conjures up visions of Mardi Gras, secret Voodoo rituals, blooming Magnolias and old world architecture. Also known as “The Big Easy” and “The Birthplace of Jazz,” New Orleans feels like a European jewel tucked into the murky waters of the Delta. New Orleans has important port city for centuries and was also the birthplace of a very infamous and … [Read more...]