Digest

This podcast episode delves into the life of Earl Woosley Thomas Jr., the individual who inspired the character Earl Turner in William Luther Pierce's novel "The Turner Diaries." Thomas joined the American Nazi Party in the 1960s and was involved in an incident involving activists. After leaving the National Alliance, he worked with Pierce and later engaged in publishing, including translations of Holocaust denier Paul Rossignet and his own book on Hitler. Evidence suggests Thomas may have held federal employment, potentially explaining his low public profile in party records. Despite his public anonymity, he had personal interests and authored a novel under a pseudonym shortly before his death in 2023. The episode concludes with an announcement for an upcoming Q&A session and listener engagement.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Real Earl Turner: Earl Woosley Thomas Jr.

The episode clarifies the focus is on the real Earl Turner, Earl Woosley Thomas Jr., who joined the American Nazi Party in the 1960s and was involved in an incident with stormtroopers. He died in 2023.

00:03:27

Post-Party Activities and Federal Employment Speculation

Earl Thomas left the National Alliance in 1970, worked for William Luther Pierce, and later pursued publishing, including works by Holocaust denier Paul Rossignet and his own book on Hitler. Speculation suggests he may have worked for the federal government, possibly explaining his discreet public presence.

00:07:18

Personal Life and Pseudonymous Novel

Despite being a public "ghost," Earl Thomas enjoyed personal interests like Bruce Lee movies and tuna casserole. He also authored a novel under a pseudonym shortly before his death, mirroring William Luther Pierce's use of his name.

00:08:21

Podcast Announcement and Listener Engagement

The podcast host announces an upcoming Q&A episode in early May to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and encourages listeners to submit questions via Reddit or email.

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Q&A

• Who was the real Earl Turner?

  The real Earl Turner was Earl Woosley Thomas Jr., a man who joined the American Nazi Party in the 1960s, later worked with William Luther Pierce, and died in 2023.

• What was Earl Woosley Thomas Jr.'s connection to "The Turner Diaries"?

  William Luther Pierce named the protagonist of "The Turner Diaries," Earl Turner, after Earl Woosley Thomas Jr., whom he knew from the American Nazi Party.

• What evidence suggests Earl Woosley Thomas Jr. may have worked for the federal government?

  His former roommate mentioned him being a federal employee, and his move to the DC suburbs could indicate a desire for discretion from his employer.

• What kind of publishing work did Earl Woosley Thomas Jr. do?

  Earl Woosley Thomas Jr. held copyrights for English translations of works by Paul Rossignet and published his own book on Hitler under the pseudonym Weyland Smith.

Show Notes