Best Big Apple Church Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 89 Was Everyone in my Church Experiencing Religious Psychosis? 1:07:28

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Send us a text So trending on the tiktok is spiritual psychosis. We hadn't heard this term before so we wanted to discuss it. Honestly, this sounds like it could be applied to A LOT of evangelical christians, charismatics and possibly Cameron. Was everyone in your church growing up experiencing psychosis? What exactly is it? Does it go unnoticed in…

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Ep 88 The Infinite Self: Bubbles, Minds, and the Cosmic Connection 1:33:03

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Send us a text Are we living in a vast interconnected reality, isolated bubbles, or is the universe just a projection of your own consciousness? Tune in as we unravel these philosophical ideas on today's episode as well as some of our own personal stories. Support the show Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Fa…

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Update - We Have Moved! 1:21

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We are now available under the branding "The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren" where new interviews and content are being released regularly. We invite you to join us there as we continue to provide cutting edge commentary and interviews as we navigate our post-Christian Age.You can find links to the new channel on various podcast apps by clickin…

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Ep 87 White Guy Thinks He's Japanese After 2 Weeks In Japan 1:00:12

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Send us a text In todays episode we talk about Cameron's trip to Japan, his observations about the the culture and religion, we talk about their state religion Shintoism, interesting aspects about living in Japan, and how the one girl Cameron met there was(you guessed it) Christian. Join us on this unhinged and enlightening journey as Rachael and C…

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Ep 86 Persecution, The Paris Olympics, and a Greek God. 46:12

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Send us a text In this episode Rachael gives us some life updates, talks about deconstructing as an adult child and trying to still have a relationship with a religious parent, the Paris Olympics opening, the last supper and Greek Bacchanalia - The god of wine. Sometimes I sit around and think, 'THIS IS THE BAD PLACE." The pictures mentioned in the…

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The True Story of Possum Trot | Bishop W. C. Martin 25:56

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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Bishop W.C. Martin, as he shares the incredible true story of Possum Trot, a small town in East Texas. Yes, the Sound of Hope is based on a true story!They discuss how Bishop Martin's small congregation in East Texas sparked a nation-wide conversation about foster care and adoption, and led to the movie "The Sound …

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Ep 85 Are We Alone in the Universe? 1:36:32

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the belief in Aliens. We dive deep into one of humanity's most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? Tune in to hear our guest Alex's insights on government secrecy, the potential impact of alien contact on humanity, and what the future holds for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. …

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Ep 84 Holy Copycats: Did Christianity Borrow from Zoroastrianism? 59:02

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Send us a text Join us on an enlightening journey into one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, Zoroastrianism. We will talk about the history, beliefs and ancient texts. We will compare the texts to that of the Bible and discover many similarities between this religion that came before the other modern monotheistic religions we know today…

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Ep 83 Educatin' with Satan 1:14:19

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Send us a text Today's episode might be a mind-blowing topic for those of you who grew up in the evangelical satanic panic. Today we are talking about satanism, and you might be surprised - it has nothing to do with Satan. Our special guest today is Kyra Maddix - Kyria and I connected on TikTok - she has 50k followers and likes to talk about her be…

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Ep 82 Susan Is Getting the Toaster - A Wiccan Tale. 1:20:03

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Send us a text Join us today as we learn about Wicca. And who better to walk us through the world of Wicca than Susan Grafton, a practicing wiccan. Susan talks about what drew her to Wicca, rituals and practices, symbolization, deities, and where to start if you're interested! She is determined to get that toaster. (IYKYK) The Real Margie Mack, the…

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God Over Money | Part 1: Other People’s Money 31:11

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Ep 81 Burning Books and Eating Babies? What Were the Early Century Christians Hiding? 1:03:00

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Send us a text This week on the pod we are exploring Gnosticism! Don’t know what it is? No problem. Listen as Cameron and Rachael tell you all about this strange forgotten early century Christian belief that other Christians never wanted you to know about. We’ll talk all things history and cosmology of this religion as well as some astrology, vibra…

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Easter Series | Part 6: A Future Kingdom Now 42:21

7M ago42:21

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Ep 80 God, Sex & Rich People: A Pastor's Kid's Journey in the Big Apple 1:22:45

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Send us a text TW: Mentions of rape and sexual assault This is the last of our purity culture series. For this last episode we had an amazing conversation with Mattie Jo Cowsert. Before terms like “deconstruction” “purity culture” or “Exvangelical'' became hashtags all over the internet, Mattie Jo’ popular blog God, Sex & Rich People exposed the so…

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Easter Series | Part 5: The Last Meal | Peace, Proof, and Praise 37:37

7M ago37:37

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By Big Apple Church

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Easter Series | Part 4: Faith On Fire – EDGE Ministry 33:56

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By Big Apple Church

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Spiritual Intimacy 37:49

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By Big Apple Church

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Ep 79 Devastating Sex and the Aftermath of Purity Culture 1:09:44

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Send us a text The word/theme for this episode is devastating. In this episode we discuss sex expectations in purity culture, relationships, relationships during and after deconstructing, late-stage adolescence, sex therapy and much more. Our special guests today are Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson! They are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangeli…

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Easter Series | Part 3: On the Road – A Journey of Discovery 43:44

8M ago43:44

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By Big Apple Church

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Easter Series | Part 2: Seeking Life Among the Dead 32:26

8M ago32:26

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By Big Apple Church

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Ep 78 True Love Waits 1:24:35

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Send us a text This is one of the few episodes we will be releasing over the next few weeks regarding purity culture. If you've been listening to us for a while, you know purity culture is something that often comes up in our episodes and I wanted to do a mini-series focusing on it. Here to discuss their own journey with purity culture, we have Can…

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Easter Series | Part 1: The Not-So-Triumphant Entry 39:08

8M ago39:08

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By Big Apple Church

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What if…? | Part 6 | Homecoming 42:07

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By Big Apple Church

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Ep 77 Insulting Squirrels and Pagan Deities 1:23:46

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Send us a text Our first episode back after the break and we are diving right in! Join our hosts as we journey into the depths of archetypal paganism. What does a cheeky squirrel, Marvel movies, and the trinity have in common? This episode! If you wanna know what the heck we're talking about, click play! Grab your cloak and staff, and join us as we…

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What If…? | Part 5 | Guardians: Guarding The Gospel 37:05

8M ago37:05

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By Big Apple Church

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Hiatus Ep Born Sinful (with Phil Drysdale) 1:03:02

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Send us a text On our hiatus episode today we're going to explore original sin. Oh yeah, shes a doozy. But dont worry, we have an amazing guest here to walk us through the mess of being born sinful. Phil Drysdale is a companion to those going through the painful process of deconstruction. He conducts research on those who deconstruct, has various f…

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Hiatus Ep Purity Culture, Non Denominational Churches, and Porn, Oh My! (With Deconversion Therapy) 1:34:59

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Send us a text For this Hiatus episode we must go in the way way back machine to 2021 where Rachael Collaborates with the Deconversion Therapy pod! We talk about our individual stories, purity culture, being 'good', non denominational church's as well as porn and masturbation! You know, all the good stuff. To find out more about Deconversion Therap…

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Hiatus Ep Christian Weddings (Thanks, We Hate It) 1:11:54

11M ago1:11:54

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Send us a text Bringing back a fan favorite while we're on hiatus! In this flashback episode from 2022, Molly and Rachael discuss cringey memories from christian weddings you just cant get out of your head. We talk about our cringe stories we remember, and our listeners tell us theirs! You might wanna grab a drink for this one. Support the show Fac…

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Ep 76 Cheers to Another Year! 1:38:08

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Send us a text Exvangelicals and Heathens, welcome back to another episode of 'Cheers to Leaving'! Our final episode of the year! In this episode we share a brief recap of the podcast's theme and the topics covered throughout the season. We reflect on the journey we have taken as well as our listeners have taken, highlighting key moments, insights,…

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Ep 75 I Am a Walking Sin (with The Burning Eden Podcast) 1:17:30

12M ago1:17:30

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Send us a text Releasing a collaboration we did with the Burning Eden podcast 3 months ago when they had us on their show. We cover our individual stories, talk theology, sex ed, and much more. We had so much fun with Baph and Mel! Go check them out. To watch the video see below: (94) Baph and Mel Say Cheers to Leaving! - YouTube Check them out: Th…

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Ep 74 Jezebel Spirit 1:07:48

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Send us a text We've all heard the term 'Jezebel spirit.' Well today we are diving into the biblical story of Jezebel and what that term actually means. Jezebel Spirit: Refers to a perceived spiritual force or attitude characterized by manipulation, control, and a rebellious nature, often associated with the biblical figure Queen Jezebel. - basical…

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Ep 73 See You On the Other Side 1:47:45

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Send us a text Join us for an enlightening episode of Cheers to Leaving with See You on the Side! We talk with Leah and Christine and delve deep into the world of psychedelics and their incredible potential for healing and personal transformation. In this thought-provoking discussion our two passionate and informed guests share their personal exper…

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Ep 72 Grease Up These Nations for Christ (with Jonathan Logerstedt) 1:45:22

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Send us a text Were you a missionary kid? Want to learn some missionary lingo? Then this episode is for you. We go down rabbit trails including but not limited to, group edging (you heard me), comedians we like and don't like, church porn/masturbation accountability groups and much more. Jonathan is a graphic designer by day and stand-up comedian b…

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Ep 71 Noah's Ark-pocalypse 1:13:01

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Send us a text Welcome babies! In this episode we discuss our favorite genocide story! Did you know Noah's ark isn't only in the Bible and actually appears in history EARLIER than the Bible but slightly different? We discuss that and more in this episode! Lets dive in and talk about that one-time God swiped right on the flood and murdered everyone.…

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Ep 70 The Holy Dip: A Baptism Saga (with MindShift Podcast) 53:14

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Send us a text This is a special crossover episode with Dr Clint Heacock of the Mindshift Podcast. Clint was a pastor, Bible College teacher, and was baptized at least 2 times! We ask him about his upbringing, baptism, Christian nationalism, trump and the evangelicals and much more! For part 2 of this episode, please check out Clint's podcast here:…

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(Bonus Ep) Sound of Freedom Deep Dive with Cynane Shay 1:28:32

1y ago1:28:32

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Send us a text TW: Sex trafficking Sound of freedom hit theaters July 4th and it is an independent action film directed by Alejandro Monteverde. The story is about Tim Ballard. He is a former Department of Homeland Security agent and the founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) an anti-sex trafficking organization. Sound of…

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Ep 68 Befriending Your Inner Critic with Catherine Quiring 1:42:44

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Send us a text Join us today as we learn how to trust ourselves, live in our bodies, find our voice, use our emotions as clues, befriend inner critics, and interact with ourselves with compassion. No easy task but if you know us, you know we love a good challenge. Thankfully we have Catherine here to help us. Catherine Quiring is a Licensed Mental …

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Ep 67 Spiritual Orgasms with Feet of Clay - Confessions of Cult Sisters 1:38:09

1y ago1:38:09

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Send us a text Where to begin! Welcome to another episode of our Bi-weekly Chronicles. We are joined in this episode with Sharon and Tracey from Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters podcast! If you don't know about Tracey & Sharon, they used to be in Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green. In this episode we r…

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Ep 66 From Fundamentalism to Priesthood: The Transformative Power of Story with Shannon TL Kearns (Part 2) 1:02:08

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Send us a text We are jumping right back into this episode and continuing our conversation with Shannon TL Kearns, a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood. If you have not listened to Ep 65 with Shannon you may want to do that before listening to this weeks episode. We discuss tran…

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Ep 65 From Fundamentalism to Priesthood: The Transformative Power of Story with Shannon TL Kearns (Part 1) 1:03:03

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Send us a text In this compelling episode, we sit down with Shannon TL Kearns, a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood. We discuss trans issues, trans theology and Christianity. We also discuss how people can be in better solidarity with trans folks today and what listening to tran…

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Ep 64 Jaded - with Marla Taviano 1:09:01

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Send us a text Join us in this thought-provoking episode with Marla Taviano, a woman who wears her heart on her t-shirts, embraces a colorful world of love and justice, and finds solace in the beauty of poetry. Her journey of becoming a heretic and reckoning with her past is an inspiration to us all! Marla Taviano – a woman of many passions and a l…

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Ep 63 We Made Our Own Vacation Bible School 1:08:16

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Send us a text It's exactly what you think it is! Welcome past trauma and past cringe VBS themes that give you the ick. Join us as we indulge in past memories of bible stories, skits, hand motions, and songs untold. We will dive into the weird ass snacks and more that made up our childhood. Prepare to cringe and embrace the Vacation Bible School st…

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Ep 62 Trauma Doesn't Live in Our Minds (with Dr. Laura Anderson) Part 2 50:33

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Send us a text Our guest today is Dr Laura Anderson here to share her EXtimony - shes founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. She has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mind-Body Medicine, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, is certified in Somatic Experiencing, and is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional. We ask her…

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Ep 61 Trauma Doesn't Live in Our Minds (with Dr. Laura Anderson) Part 1 1:06:54

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Send us a text Our guest today is Dr Laura Anderson here to share her EXtimony - shes founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. She has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mind-Body Medicine, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, is certified in Somatic Experiencing, and is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional. We ask her…

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Ep 60 The Hidden Reality of Christian Fundamentalism Part 2 (with Tia Levings) 57:17

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Send us a text You will likely recognize our guest today from her social media reels on Instagram speaking out about Christian fundamentalisms hidden realities. If not, go check them out they are great! Today's topics we cover Christian fundamentalism and how its seeping into our politics! They have a hidden agenda and yeah it sounds crazy but so d…

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Ep 59 The Hidden Reality of Christian Fundamentalism Part 1 (with Tia Levings) 1:02:26

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Send us a text You will likely recognize our guest today from her social media reels on Instagram speaking out about Christian fundamentalisms hidden realities. If not, go check them out they are great! Today's topics we cover high control marriage and high control religion, and handmaid's tale shit. There is some content that will be triggering fo…

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Ep 58 IndoctriNation with Rachel Bernstein 1:05:36

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Send us a text Ya'll ready to get real culty? Of course you are! You may recognize our guest from the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the Nexium cult, or the Netflix series Unwell. She's also made many media appearances over the years as a cult expert on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, Bloomberg, and many other news outlets. When you're finished with this …

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Ep 57 RachaelTales 1:58:02

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Send us a text The moment you've all been waiting for...Rachaels dark past, REVEALED. In this episode Rachael talks about her journey from teen fundamentalist, lack of sex ed and direction, being thrown into motherhood, and on and off again of an abusive Christian boyfriend/baby daddy. Molly comes in at the end to save the day with some grounding e…

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Ep 56 Taking Off the Tin Foil Hat (Part 2) 1:00:38

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Send us a text Today we are continuing our conversation with Cynane Shay. If you haven't had the chance to listen to part 1 (ep 55) we highly recommend it as we are picking up right where we left off. Cynane has a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Florida. Now 30, she is a civilian contractor in the United States Navy'…

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Ep 55 Taking Off the Tin Foil Hat (Part 1) 1:13:22

1+ y ago1:13:22

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Send us a text We have a special guest today. Cynane Shay is here to talk about her book 'Taking off the Tin Foil Hat.' A book about her deconstruction and the conspiracy's surrounding covid that started it all. How much do you know about Lizard People? The Flat Earth? The impending resurrection of John F. Kennedy? Well buckle up, you're about to b…

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