Ian Carroll Explores Epstein Files, And If More MK-ULTRA Files Exist

Carroll Charts CIA MK-ULTRA From Richard Helms To Laurel Canyon To Epstein And P. Diddy

Here I am with Ian Carroll at the Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho. Ian Carroll is the itinerant star of TikTok Explainer videos on Deep State child trafficking in addition to other topics. Carroll was presenting his series of “Deep State, Conspiracy, and MK-ULTRA” explorations at the Old State Saloon.

Detailed Summary

Investigative TikTok creator Ian Carroll delivered the third of seven “Salooncast” lectures at the Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, focusing on alleged mind-control techniques operating inside the commercial music business.

After venue owner Mark Fitzpatrick warmed up the room with a plug for his tongue-in-cheek “Conspiracy Trivia Night” (top prize: an AR-15), Carroll opened with market chatter—Dogecoin’s latest pop on X/Twitter and Bitcoin’s march toward a notional $95 K—to frame blockchain as a future escape hatch for artists trapped in what he called today’s “bouges of Hell” recording industry.

He argued that a Musk-backed blockchain, pairing DOGE micro-payments with a gold-pegged token, could bypass the “four gatekeepers” who, he claimed, now decide the entire Billboard Hot 100.

Carroll then pivoted to the “Satanic aesthetic” on display at the 2023 Grammys—highlighting Sam Smith’s devil-horned staging and Kim Petras’ cage—as evidence of an industry-wide celebration of occult imagery. GRAMMY.com

From there, Carroll sketched a historical through-line: CIA mind-control research (Project MK-ULTRA) in the 1950s, its West Coast field tests under Operation Midnight Climax in San Francisco, and the suspicious clustering of military-family musicians in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon scene that culminated in the Charles Manson murders.

CIACIAWikipediaEW.com He likened today’s civil lawsuits and criminal sex-trafficking case against Sean “P. Diddy” Combs to older “compromise” operations run by Jeffrey Epstein and attorney-fixer Roy Cohn, suggesting that public-facing party culture in L.A. and Miami now replaces the secrecy of Epstein’s private islands. EW.com

During Q&A, Carroll dismissed the idea that the Combs lawsuits were timed as an election-year shakedown—pending hard evidence—and fielded a question about whether any would-be Trump assassins may have been under mind control.

He closed by outlining a direct-to-fan blockchain distribution model that, in his view, would eliminate abusive intermediaries and protect artists from predatory contracts. Carroll, who described a Quaker upbringing, van-life rock-climbing years, and a recent Christian conversion, will continue the series through Thanksgiving, with the next talk devoted to Epstein.

Fitzpatrick’s Salooncasts will stream each lecture on Rumble and promote them on X/Twitter, extending Old State Saloon’s brand as a free-speech, conspiracy-friendly watering hole in conservative Ada County. Old State SaloonFacebook

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Ian Carroll - Carroll is a TikTok explainer known for rapid-fire videos that unpack Deep-State and conspiracy history; his in-person “Salooncast” series translates that style to live audiences.

A former piano student turned synth-music enthusiast and rock-climbing vagabond, he now lives in Washington State and identifies as a recent Christian convert. Carroll promotes blockchain as a tool for musician self-sovereignty, casting it as a moral alternative to what he calls Hollywood’s “Satanic” industry.

His current lecture cycle spans MK-ULTRA, Epstein, and election-year kompromat themes, with recordings posted to Rumble and X/Twitter.

Mark Fitzpatrick - Fitzpatrick owns the Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, a bar notorious for “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month,” Bible-study happy hours, and conspiracy-theory trivia nights. WBMAWBMA

He brands his events “Salooncasts,” filming them for online audiences from an in-house studio. Fitzpatrick positions the venue as a free-speech hub for populist and right-leaning speakers. His promotional flair includes giving away an AR-15 to trivia winners, underscoring the saloon’s pro-Second Amendment identity.

Elon Musk - Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has flirted publicly with Dogecoin integration for micro-transactions on the platform, including potential music-royalty use cases. YouTube

Carroll cites Musk’s interest to suggest a pathway for blockchain-based artist payments. Musk’s memes and DOGE advocacy have repeatedly moved cryptocurrency prices, making him a key figure in the sub-culture Carroll addresses.

Whether X will actually launch a DOGE-powered music marketplace remains speculative.

Sam Smith - British pop singer Sam Smith won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2023 Grammys for “Unholy,” which they performed in a devil-themed red-latex set piece. GRAMMY.com

The staging became a flashpoint in U.S. culture-war discourse, viewed by critics as “Satanic.” Smith’s interpretation of queer and religious imagery reflects their broader artistic exploration of non-binary identity.

Carroll used the spectacle as Exhibit A in his argument that mainstream awards shows normalize occult symbolism.

Kim Petras - German singer-songwriter Kim Petras shared the Grammy with Smith, becoming the first openly transgender woman to win in that category. GRAMMY.com

Her placement in a literal cage during the performance fed social-media debates on exploitation and symbolism. Petras’ rise from indie viral success to major-label backing exemplifies how corporate platforms can rapidly elevate niche artists.

Carroll framed the staging as evidence of a deeper system that theatrically celebrates bondage themes.

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs - Combs—a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur worth an estimated $1 billion—is currently on trial in New York for sex-trafficking and racketeering charges, with prosecutors alleging years-long coercion and blackmail. EW.com

Over 50 civil suits, including one by singer Cassie Ventura, echo similar claims. Carroll draws parallels between the Diddy case and historic “kompromat” operations in politics and culture. The outcome may reshape industry norms around celebrity misconduct.

Jeffrey Epstein - Epstein was a financier who managed a social network of politicians, scientists, and celebrities, later convicted as a sex offender and charged posthumously with trafficking minors.

His fleet of aircraft and property records have been tied to defense-contractor tail numbers, fueling speculation about intelligence-community links. Carroll references Epstein as the archetype of modern compromise operations. The lecturer’s next talk at Old State Saloon will dissect Epstein’s methods and network.

Roy Cohn - Cohn, once chief counsel to Sen. Joseph McCarthy and later a New York power-broker, was known for wielding legal threats and alleged sexual kompromat to protect clients. Carroll compares Cohn’s mid-20th-century tactics to present-day blackmail leverage.

Historians note Cohn mentored figures like Donald Trump, entrenching his influence well beyond the McCarthy era. Though dead since 1986, Cohn remains a symbol of weaponized secrecy in elite circles.

Charles Manson - Cult leader Charles Manson orchestrated the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, crimes often situated within broader 1960s counter-culture analysis. Author Tom O’Neill and Netflix’s 2025 doc-series “Chaos” explore theories that Manson intersected CIA programs like MK-ULTRA. EW.com Carroll cites these theories to argue that music and intelligence operations have long overlapped in Los Angeles. Manson’s manipulation of followers serves as a cautionary case study in psychological control.

Jim Morrison - Frontman of The Doors, Morrison emerged from Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon scene, famously linked—through his Navy-admiral father—to the Gulf of Tonkin incident that escalated the Vietnam War. Wikipedia Conspiracy researchers see the coincidence as emblematic of military-intelligence fingerprints on 1960s youth culture. Carroll highlights Morrison to illustrate how family background can complicate the “peace-and-love” narrative. Morrison’s death in 1971 further mythologized Laurel Canyon’s darker subtext.

Adm. George Stephen Morrison - As commander of U.S. naval forces during the disputed Gulf of Tonkin clash in 1964, Morrison played a key role in justifying large-scale U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Wikipedia He is also the father of Jim Morrison, creating a lineage tie between warfare escalation and anti-war rock stardom. Carroll uses this irony to suggest hidden symbiosis between counter-culture icons and defense establishments. The admiral retired in 1975 and died in 2008.

Gen. Curtis LeMay - LeMay, architect of U.S. strategic bombing in WWII and Cold War nuclear planning, later served as Air Force Chief of Staff. Researchers like George Webb link LeMay to covert Hollywood and Laurel Canyon operations via associates such as Reeve Whitson. Carroll references LeMay to illustrate alleged military oversight of 1960s cultural production. Although mainstream historians contest such links, LeMay’s hawkish legacy looms over conspiracy discourse.

Reeve Whitson - Whitson was a CIA-connected figure who appears in Tom O’Neill’s “Chaos,” reportedly present at Cielo Drive the night of the Manson murders. Documents suggest he monitored Hollywood elites as part of domestic counter-subversion efforts. Carroll and investigative writers argue Whitson links military-industrial interests (including LeMay) to entertainment. Verification remains sparse, keeping Whitson in the realm of shadowy lore.

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Organization / ProjectFour-sentence profileOld State SaloonA 1906 landmark in Eagle, Idaho, now re-imagined as a MAGA-friendly bar featuring free coffee for veterans and organic “saloon trays.” Old State Salooneaglemagazine.com It hosts weekly Bible studies, conspiracy-theory trivia, and live “Salooncast” lectures. Owner Mark Fitzpatrick courts controversy with promotions like “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month.” New York Post The saloon positions itself as an open-debate venue outside mainstream cultural norms.SalooncastsFilmed and edited on-site at Old State Saloon, Salooncasts are multi-camera recordings of guest speakers uploaded to Rumble and social media. Facebook Each episode blends long-form lectures with barroom audience interaction. The format allows niche conspiratorial content to bypass YouTube moderation. Salooncasts have become a signature marketing vehicle for the venue.X/TwitterRebranded in 2023 after Elon Musk’s acquisition, X now markets itself as a “global town square” for unrestricted speech. Musk has floated Dogecoin integration for creator payments, a concept Carroll cites in advocating blockchain music sales. YouTube Twitter’s algorithmic virality powers Carroll’s TikTok-to-X cross-promotion. Critics argue the platform still struggles with misinformation and moderation consistency.RumbleRumble is a video-hosting site favored by right-leaning creators for its less restrictive content policies. Fitzpatrick uploads Salooncast lectures here to reach a censorship-averse audience. The platform offers monetization via tips and subscriptions, aligning with Carroll’s blockchain ethos. Rumble competes with YouTube by emphasizing creator speech rights.Universal Music Group (UMG)UMG is the world’s largest recorded-music company, regularly exceeding a 30 % share of U.S. chart consumption. UMG Carroll cites UMG dominance to illustrate industry consolidation into “four gatekeepers.” The firm’s catalog fuels streaming platforms and traditional radio alike. UMG denies accusations that it manipulates charts, but remains central in debates over music-business power.Billboard / Hot 100Billboard magazine’s flagship Hot 100 chart aggregates radio, sales, and streaming data to rank U.S. singles. Carroll claims four executives effectively decide the list, underscoring concerns about gatekeeping. Billboard’s methodologies, though audited, face criticism for vulnerability to streaming manipulation. The Hot 100 remains a primary metric of commercial success in American music.BitcoinCreated in 2009, Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency and a yardstick for the wider crypto market. Its price flirting with $95 K—cited by Carroll—underscores ongoing retail enthusiasm. Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model contrasts with newer proof-of-stake chains but remains the most secure by hash rate. Carroll sees Bitcoin payments as one pillar of a censorship-resistant music economy.Dogecoin (DOGE)Dogecoin began as a meme coin in 2013 but gained serious market caps after Elon Musk’s public endorsements. Musk has suggested DOGE micropayments for content on X, making it relevant to Carroll’s blockchain-music vision. YouTube Dogecoin’s inflationary supply model differentiates it from Bitcoin’s capped issuance. Critics call DOGE speculative, but its low fees suit micro-transactions.Barrick GoldBarrick is one of the world’s largest gold miners, operating Nevada Gold Mines in partnership with Newmont. The company is expanding internships and leadership programs in Nevada for 2025, signaling continued investment in the state. Barrick Mining Corporation Carroll references a 2,400-job project on a mountain he once canvassed, linking hard-asset backing to future digital currency. Gold bulls cite Barrick’s production profile as a hedge against fiat debasement.Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)The CIA is the U.S. foreign-intelligence service, historically involved in covert research on mind control (MK-ULTRA) and domestic surveillance (Operation CHAOS). CIA Carroll ties the agency to music-scene manipulation from the 1950s onward. Declassified documents confirm drug-testing programs but leave cultural-influence theories partly circumstantial. The CIA officially ended MK-ULTRA in 1973, though researchers debate shadow continuity.Project MK-ULTRAMK-ULTRA (1953-1973) was a clandestine CIA project that tested LSD and other methods for interrogation and behavioral modification. CIA Experiments ranged from university studies to illicit dosing of unwitting civilians. Its ethical abuses spurred the 1975 Church Committee and later FOIA disclosures. MK-ULTRA remains the cornerstone reference for modern mind-control conspiracies.Operation Midnight ClimaxA CIA sub-project under MK-ULTRA, Midnight Climax ran safe-house brothels in San Francisco and New York where sex workers dosed clients with LSD while agents observed. CIA The operation tested psychoactive cocktails and blackmail potential. Revelations became public in the late 1970s Senate hearings. Carroll cites it as a template for later entertainment-industry compromise.Laurel Canyon Music SceneLaurel Canyon in Los Angeles became a creative hub in the 1960s, birthing acts like The Doors, Frank Zappa, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Researchers note an anomalous concentration of military-family backgrounds among the musicians. Amazon Carroll argues this points to intelligence influence on counter-culture. The scene’s legacy feeds ongoing debates over state manipulation of popular art.

Carroll’s topic last night was a deep dive into the P. Diddy sex lawsuits and the possible mind control use in the Music industry.

Here is the link to Ian’s presentation.

https://x.com/WebbExposes/status/1856585723681615980

Carroll is delivering seven lectures on various possible uses of mind control, and this was his third presentation in the series at the Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho.

The owner of the Old State Saloon, Mark Fitzpatrick, hosts a series of thought-provoking speakers at his “Salooncasts,” which are filmed and edited at his studios in Eagle.

Here is Ian Carrol’s previous Salooncast on “Follow The Money” on his Rumble Channel. He also did an Antifa expose, a child trafficking expose, and a Trump video called “Lesser Of Two Evils”.

https://rumble.com/v5aipl8-follow-the-money-to-find-the-truth-ian-carroll.html

Mark Fitzpatrick introduced Ian Carroll after promoting his Conspiracy Trivia Night, which is where the winner can take home their very own AR-15.

Carroll opened his talk with a reference to Elon Musk’s DOGE Coin recent rapid rise.

Carroll then remarked that BitCoin was rapidly approaching $95,000, perhaps seeding some cheer in the audience before delving into his dark topic of mind control in the music industry.

Carroll explained later in his talk that promoting musicians to Blockchain their music directly to audiences would allow musicians to avoid the whole evil of the Hollywood music scene.

Elon Musk has talked about adding his DOGE Coin to blockchain music transactions on X/Twitter since he acquired Twitter in 2022. At the end of his lecture, I complimented Ian on offering a positive alternative with Blockchain Music to help musicians descent into the bouges of Hell, which currently is the state of the play in Hollywood’s music industry.

Perhaps Musk can create a secure infrastructure for blockchain with DOGE and a gold-backed currency, something I campaigned for on the side of a mountain in Nevada early this Spring. Barrick Gold later declared a 2,400-job gold mine on the same mountain later in the year.

But until an alternative exists, the music industry will remain as it is today. That was the subject of Ian Carroll’s talk at Old State Saloon.

Carroll began his talk with the evidence of the blatant Satanism of the 2023 Grammy Awards, which featured Sam Smith as the Devil and the first Transgender Grammy Winner ever, Kim Petras, in a cage being guarded by attendants with whips.

Carroll delineated numerous other examples of Satanism in the awards and asked if there was a systemic celebration of Satanism operating behind the scenes. Carroll showed how Universal Music dominated 30% of the hits on the Billboard Charts and laid out that four industry executives controlled the entire Top 100.

Carroll then turned to the beginning of CIA MK-ULTRA mind control experiments in the 1950s, then moved on to CIA’s involvement in the San Francisco Haight-Ashbury scene with Operation Midnight Climax.

Carroll then turned his investigation to the Laurel Canyon scene in Los Angeles music in the 1960s, ending with the mass murders inspired by Charles Manson.

Carroll mentioned how Jim Morrison’s father provided the Tonkin Gulf false flag incident that started the Vietnam War, among other strange coincidences between the CIA and music.

(For my deep dive on the CIA in the LA Movie and Laurel Canyon Music scene, complete with General Curtis LeMay and his CIA operative Reeve Whitson, see the multi-part series here.)

Ian Carroll then compared the current P. Diddy lawsuits and news to the Jeff Epstein and Ray Cohn series of sex compromise operations.

Carroll highlighted how these compromise operations were much more public in LA and Miami parties than Epstein’s hideaway locations. Carroll’s next talk will be on Epstein at the Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho.

Carroll then fielded questions for over an hour, including mine, about the possible shakedown nature of the timing of the P. Diddy lawsuits right before the Election. I asked if the timing of the P. Diddy lawsuits could have been a way of extracting campaign contributions and endorsements from Hollywood’s Elite.

Carroll’s answer was that he believed the flurry of P. Diddy lawsuits were real and not contrived until he saw evidence to the contrary. One of the last of the twenty questions Carroll fielded was, “Do you think any of the Trump assassins were under the influence of mind control?” He said he didn’t know and ended with a hat tip toward me, saying, “I know George has done a lot of research on that. I was going to ask him after the show.” You can read my series on the Trump Assassins in my series “American Slaughter Pen“.

Carroll talked about his Quaker upbringing and his recent conversion to the Christian Faith, in addition to recounting his vagabond days as a rock climber touring in his van with his dog. He joked “I have been poor most of my life, so I am good at being poor”, explaining he led a simple life with no extravagances. I am told he lives in a nice house in Washington State now, so no more, just van and dog now for Ian.

Carroll played the piano as a youth and then became deeply involved in synthesized music in his late teens. He finished by outlining a Blockchain method for selling music that would eliminate evil in the middle of the transactions.

I will continue to cover Ian Carroll’s fascinating tour de force through the history of the CIA and MK-ULTRA as he completes his lecture series through Thanksgiving.