In Episode 9, “The Piyyut of the Djinn,” opening chapter of "The Proceedings of the Academy of the Dream Society," the narrator and his beloved arrive at the Academy of the Dream Society and encounter the mysterious Registrar who admits them only with a cryptic password, from a piyyut tied to a rain-making djinn, Af Bri. Surreal initiation rituals, probing examinations, and intimate encounters with the librarian explore memory, interpretation, and the strange bureaucracy that governs entry into the dream world.

In the explosive finale of "A Mobster's Midrash," "Chapter 8: Armageddon," chaos reigns as the Kings of Zion prepare for the Battle of the Bands in Atlantic City. Haunted by visions of ectoplasmic cows and prophetic utterances, the band navigates internal conflicts, mounting threats from rival bands, and bizarre supernatural elements.

Amidst artisanal pot dealings and music rag rumors, the band's journey is fraught with power struggles, sabotage, and relentless ambition. As they face off against formidable competitors, including the iconic Beastie Boys, unexpected alliances and betrayals unfold, bringing forth a spectacle of musical prowess, mob influence, and theatrical flair.

Tensions reach a fever pitch behind the curtains, a dramatic confrontation that sets the stage for an unexpected climax. With every county heard and dark forces at play, the Kings of Zion are on a mission, whatever that might be, their fate intertwined with the mysterious pull of Atlantic City's storied sands.

Welcome to the clandestine world of Zion, a hidden encampment nestled in the greenway of Northern Jersey, just a stone's throw from Princeton University. Here, a wacky band of academic dropouts and nonconformists gather to grow weed and make music.

Hades, the first charismatic leader, rules the nocturnal assembly of misfits with a genial smile and an eye for pranks. Together with his companions, Wiggy and Jag and Uncle, they navigate wilds of The Delaware and Raritan Canal and environs, weaving their cultivation of cannabis, free-spirited jamming sessions, and interplanetary ambitions into an intoxicating spell.