<p>Episode 544</p> <p>What if the thing you're trying to avoid is exactly what your brain is steering you toward? This week on Nick the Rat Radio, we go deep on the Trickster — the ancient psychological force that every culture on Earth independently discovered, and how it's now hardwired into your nervous system, your mythology, and your AI chatbot. From Carl Jung to Robert Anton Wilson to fighter pilot target fixation, we map out why the thing you fear keeps finding you — and how to flip the script and drive it instead of being driven.</p> <p>Also on deck: the New York Knicks win and Manhattan loses its mind, Oliver Tree dies in a helicopter (never get in a helicopter), the AI bubble is about to pop, England wants your ID to watch YouTube, and Mystery Man drops a Bigfoot story that will rewire your brain stem. Jane Hanoi delivers the Dark Sewer Network News. Open phone lines. Donations opened. Scarves received. It's a full episode from the dripping underbelly of Brooklyn.</p> <p>#RobertAntonWilson #RealityTunnel #Trickster #ConspiracyTheory #NickTheRatRadio #DarkSewerNetwork #AIBubble #DigitalID #Paranormal #Podcast #NYKnicks #Bigfoot #Underground #IndieMedia #MindControl #sewerchat </p> <p>A paranoid rat discusses conspiracies, secret agendas, and things they don't want you to know — while playing hand-picked underground music. Call in live: 1-917-719-5923</p> <p>Originally aired: 06/17/26</p> <p>All music is Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0). All artists are credited during the episode.</p> <p>For more info: www.nicktherat.com</p>