1395 Turning Heroes into Villains: Inside the War on Reality
1395 Turning Heroes into Villains: Inside the War on Reality  
Podcast: Richard Syrett's Strange Planet
Published On: Fri Aug 07 2026
Description: Has truth become the ultimate casualty of the culture wars? Richard Syrett sits down with journalist Shane Cashman, who embedded himself with some of America's most controversial figures, including Ye and Alex Jones, to expose how media narratives, algorithms, public shaming, and faith are reshaping our understanding of reality—and who gets branded the villain. GUEST: Shane Cashman is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author of Good Villains: My Journey to the Frontlines of Fame, Controversy, and the War on Reality. Best known for immersive reporting, he has spent years embedded with some of the world's most polarizing public figures, including Ye, Alex Jones, political dissidents, whistleblowers, and independent media personalities. His work explores propaganda, censorship, faith, technology, and the increasingly blurred line between objective truth and manufactured narratives. WEBSITE: https://www.shanecashman.com/ BOOK: Good Villains: My Journey to the Frontlines of Fame, Controversy, and the War on Reality YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/talesfromtheinvertedworld FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! MARS MEN Mars Men helps you reclaim your edge with natural testosterone support for energy, focus, and strength Go to MenGoToMars.com right now, for a limited time, listeners of this program get 50% off for life, plus free shipping AND 3 free gifts. QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. They’ve got hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus advanced search tools that let you zero in on exactly what you want. And you can set real-time alerts for price drops and new listings — so you never miss a great deal. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. Go to cargurus dot ca to make sure your big deal is the best deal. ⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/