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A Little Bit Culty

Sarah Edmondson & Anthony “Nippy” Ames

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Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-acclaimed HBO series “The Vow,” Sarah and Nippy have a lot to say about their experience, and burning questions to ask people with similar stories. They’re here to help people understand, heal from, and avoid abusive situations one little red flag at a tim ...
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Welcome to Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, the podcast where we delve into the world of CMS systems and their crucial role in website and web content development. In each episode, we'll explore the reasons why founders, CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs of web content development companies need CMS systems to thrive in the digital landscape. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind successful website management, content creation, and seamless user experiences.
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Gaslight (/ˈɡaslīt/). Verb. Manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own reality. The Gaslight Effect podcast is hosted by Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of the best-selling book, The Gaslight Effect. On her podcast, Robin helps listeners identify gaslighting, to escape the destructive dynamic and reclaim their reality.
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SPINNING IT

Anthony "Nippy" Ames, Chris Hixson, & Kyle Rowley

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SPINNING IT is a podcast about the road from high school football to the NCAA, the NFL, and Canton…and anywhere in between. What does it take to raise a healthy, grounded player in this day and age? What lessons in leadership are mission-critical for helping players thrive on and off the field? Each week, Anthony “Nippy” Ames, Chris Hixson and Kyle Rowley chat with experts, athletes, and coaches from all levels of the game, and take your calls on everything from college recruiting to strikin ...
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Paranoid Planet

Burden Of Proof Media

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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We will also explore several historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better ...
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NXIVM (pronounced "Nexium") calls itself a humanitarian community. Experts call it a cult. Uncover: Escaping NXIVM is an investigative podcast series about the group, its leader Keith Raniere and one woman's journey to get out. From CBC Podcasts and CBC News. For the best in true crime from CBC, ad-free, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
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Hitmakers Exposed

Martin Sutton | The Songwriting Academy

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The best in the music business open up about their lives in music, the stories behind the hits, and give straight-talking advice and success hacks for emerging songwriters, artists and producers. Hosted by Martin Sutton, founder of The Songwriting Academy and multi-platinum award winning songwriter and producer.
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge: Web Content Development". In this insightful episode, host Jonathan Ames sits down with Jimmy Griffith and Chloe Kane from The Luxurist Method to explore the intricacies of international SEO. Jimmy and Chloe share their journey into the world of SEO, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning in this ever-evolving f…
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This episode is sponsroed by Better Help. Content Advisory: This episode contains conversation about sexual assault. Please listen with care. Former Michigan State University and ex-USA Gymnastics Larry Nassar is serving upwards of 175 years in prison after admitting to molesting some of the nation's top gymnasts for years under the guise of medica…
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge Web Content Development". In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the often challenging relationship between SEO teams and engineering departments, drawing insights from seasoned SEO expert Dimitris Drakatos. With experience at companies like Paired, Revolut, Workable, and Peanut, Dimitris shares valuable strategies for …
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Dr. Laura Artusio, where they explore the intricacies of emotional manipulation, mental health, and the journey to reclaiming one's sense of self. Dr. Artusio's expertise in emotional intelligence and psychology provide critical insights into the mechanisms and impacts of gaslighting. Dr. Laura Artusio, a…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help! Here’s our conversation with Cameron Black, a 20-something Stanford University student who has overcome some very culty, very harrowing challenges. He chats with us about his healing process and the hard work of finding himself again after the abuse he experienced in a commune, a hellish Jesuit school exper…
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge Web Content Development". In this insightful episode, host Jonathan Ames sits down with Marta Szmidt, an experienced SEO Director working in competitive online industries. Marta takes us through her fascinating journey in the world of SEO, starting from her early days in the educational sector to her current role in a highl…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. On this week’s show, we’ll talk to Demetria. She was immersed in TwinRay — an Oregon-based shop and health center that organizes “mass global meditations for peace.” But our guest says there’s way more going on here than peaceful reflection. She talks about how TwinRay’s leaders exploit people for cash and …
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge Web Content Development". This time, on the show, Jonathan Ames speaks with Cagri Sarigoz, Head of SEO and AI Officer at Citizen Shipper. Cagri is an experienced growth and product leader with over 14 years of experience in various industries and business models. His current role at Citizen Shipper focuses on SEO and AI ini…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into the insidious tactics of manipulation and control that leave victims questioning their reality, with guest Chris Shelton. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member who spent 25 years within the Church of Scientology, enduring relentless physical and psychological abuse. Since his escape, Chris h…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Anna Lebaron is one of more than fifty children born to infamous polygamist cult leader Ervil LeBaron, aka “Mormon Manson.” So you can probably imagine that her upbringing was both extraordinary and devastating: As she recounts in her excellent book, The Polygamist’s Daughter, she lost multiple family membe…
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The one where we review the second half of "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us.…
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge Web Content Development". In this episode Jonathan Ames interviews Phil Chavanne, Director and Head of SEO, R&D & Strategy at Eden Ads. Phil speaks at length on the role of CMS systems reaching back into his long career and wealth of experience stretching back to when the internet was in its infancy in the 1990s. Jumping fo…
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This is episode is sponsored by Better Help. This week: The final installment of our talk with four people lured into The Grotto — a mostly online hub for digital art that turned into a kind of Ponzi cult with plenty of love bombing and possible fraud. Our guests — anonymous, but going by Charm, Kateryna, Shayna, and Fomo — say it all begins with J…
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The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Pre…
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This is episode is sponsored by Better Help. On this week’s show, the second installment of our wide-ranging, in-depth, and ultimately hopeful talk with four people lured into The Grotto — a mostly online hub for digital art that turned into a kind of Ponzi cult with plenty of love bombing and possible fraud. Our guests — anonymous, but going by Ch…
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames speaks with Anthony Sharot, Performance Marketing Director and Founder of Market Appeal among other advisory roles. The pair delve into the significance of incorporating both SEO and CRO to drive website traffic and convert it into customers. Aligning your SEO with your CR…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a renowned clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in the field of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. With her extensive research and deep insights into the dynamics of toxic relationships, she has become a beacon of hope for many n…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. On this week’s show, we’ll talk to four people lured into The Grotto — a mostly online hub for digital art that turned into a kind of Ponzi cult with plenty of love bombing and possible fraud. Our guests — anonymous, but going by Charm, Kateryna, Shayna, and Fomo — say it all begins with Jaime Dubuar Dean, …
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Daniel Tannenbaum. Based in London, Daniel is Head of SEO at Dan Tan Digital, heading a team of consultants who help businesses expand their online presence through SEO, PPC, Affiliate, Web Design, and other digital marketing channels. He is also Co-Founder of…
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The one where we review "Who Killed JFK?", the widely-touted podcast by Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and expose its many factual inaccuracies, logical fallacies, and irrelevant claims, with the complicity of JFK researcher and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin. Brought to you by whatever small change you're willing to throw at us. Fred's latest book…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. TikTok-famous Charlotte Medlock was once swept up in the world of the late Guru Jagat, aka Katie Griggs, the Rama Institute and Kundalini. Charlotte wants you to know that this particular Russian nesting doll of Yoga, new-age West Coast-style spirituality, and female empowerment vibes wasn’t all love and li…
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by three SEO experts to talk over the unique challenges and opportunities of doing SEO for large enterprises. Each of the guests on this thought-provoking episode has first-hand experience of this: Malte Landwehr is the Head of SEO at Idealo, Petrit Halitaj is th…
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Welcome to another episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, with Dr. Robin Stern. Today, Robin has a very special guest, Anne Blythe, the Producer and Host of the acclaimed BTR.ORG Podcast and author of the powerful book "Trauma Mama Husband Drama." Anne is not just a voice of experience; she's a beacon of hope and guidance for countless women navig…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Is the famed hedge fund Bridgewater Associates operating a cult in plain sight? Or is it just a little bit culty? Journalist and author Rob Copeland joins us for a deep dive into Wall Street’s seedy underbelly, and the troubling story of Bridgewater’s founder—the pseudo philosopher-king Ray Dalio. You’ll wa…
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In this episode of "Cutting Edge Web Content Development," Jonathan Ames hosts Naomi Francis-Parker, the Head of SEO at the Evergreen Agency. Naomi is a marketing professional who helps e-commerce brands unlock their full potential with digital strategies focusing on driving revenue through SEO, content, and digital PR. During their conversation, t…
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This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Eli Harwood we can’t quite quit you just yet, but we feel very secure about it. The ever-quotable and mega-helpful licensed therapist, author, and educator is back again for another episode, and breaking down what attachment patterns can mean for cult survivors and seekers, parents and children, lovers and …
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Rahul Ravulapati. Based in San Jose, California, Rahul is Head of Marketing Operations at A10 Networks, who provide security and infrastructure solutions for on-premises, hybrid cloud, and edge-cloud environments. Prior to this, he was Head of Marketing Automa…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Dr. Janja Lalich. Janja is a distinguished sociologist, a leading expert on cults and coercive control, and a guiding light for those navigating the dark waters of psychological manipulation. Drawing from her own years as a cult member of the Democratic Workers Party in California, she brings a deeply per…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Are cult leaders born or made? Did we get sucked into NXIVM because of our attachment styles? Was Vanguard always just wookin’ pa nub in all the wrong places? In this episode of A Little Bit Culty, licensed therapist and social media sweetheart Eli Harwood joins us for a chat about the way that attachment pa…
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Tania Miranda. Based in Amsterdam, Tania has over eight years of experience in SEO and Content Operators, with a strong track record of driving organic growth that supports revenue generation. She currently acts as Global Head of SEO at Tellent, a premier Tale…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Happy Mother’s Day Monday, ALBC babies. To celebrate the occasion, we unlocked a Patreon episode starring none other than Sarah’s mom. We talk a lot about culty villains on this podcast, but we always want to highlight the heroes, too…and Ellen is an embodiment of what it looks like to heroically love someon…
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by John Hutson. Based in Romford, UK, John is Head of SEO at Ink Digital, a performance marketing agency that marries quality and transparency to provide the best ROI for their clients. Prior to this, he acted as Head of Digital Marketing at Storm Creative and He…
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern unravels the complexities of belief, identity, and society with political correspondent and author Sarah McCammon. Sarah McCammon is not just a seasoned journalist; she's also a voice of insight and understanding in the midst of today's tumultuous political landscape. But what sets her…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sometimes predators hide in plain sight. Like on the set of your kids’ favorite TV shows. The docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" (Investigation Discovery) exposes the dark allegations haunting some of the most popular late 90s to 2000s Nickelodeon productions created by executive producer Da…
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We unlocked this previously released Patreon episode so everyone can hear it, because people need to know: Campus Greek Life Ain’t It. Lucy Taylor joins us to discuss the red flags of ‘rushing’, the tragic hazing death of a Penn State student, and her ongoing crusade to make frats and sororities as obsolete as landlines and fax machines for future …
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Jamie Landry. Jamie Landry is SEO Content Manager at Dash Hudson, a social media management platform that—through insights and workflow tools—enables brands to create content that entertains, engages, and drives consistent business results. Jamie has experienc…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Newsflash: Culty, culty college frats and sororities are still fraught with peril. Where do we even start? There’s the deadly hazing incidents…the rampant sexual assaults…the blatant racism. And while we’re talking about it: There are also far too many red Solo Cups coming out of frats and sororities. (Micro…
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Alex shares some special, surreal, moments from his journey through music: From kid Pasco, fiddling with hand-me-down devices and watching Paul McCartney on Tv to, becoming 6x Grammy Award winning audio engineer, mixer and producer, working with Paul McCartney and other major artists in person. Alex won Grammy Album and Record of the year awards in…
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The one where we discuss grievance narratives, cancel culture, pseudo-history, moral panics, human nature, residential school abuses, Yasser Arafat, the Rwandan genocide, British imperialism and slavery, and the severed head of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, with Canadian public policy analyst Mark Milke, PhD., author of The Vict…
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Will Roberts. Based in Cardiff, Wales, Will is Founder and Managing Director of WebBox, a web development and paid-advertising agency. WebBox delivers bespoke websites and performance marketing campaigns for sports, health, and leisure organizations. Will is a…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern is honored to be joined by two extraordinary individuals whose resilience and courage have transformed their experiences into beacons of hope. Sarah Edmondson, a Canadian actress known for her roles in CBS's "Salvation" and numerous Hallmark Channel and Lifetime films, embarked on a journey of self-discovery when sh…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. In this episode, we’re joined by international journalist Anke Richter for a conversation about her decade-long investigation into sex cults and her own brush with ISTA, a shamanic ‘school’ from the US with a base in New Zealand. Anke’s recently published book CULT TRIP covers her labyrinthine investigation …
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Luis Rodriguez. Based in London, England, Luis has over a decade of experience in online marketing and SEO. He currently acts as Head of SEO at Compare the Market, a highly recognized UK brand devoted to helping the general public easily make financial decisio…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. For Andrew LeCompte, his study of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) started off like the proverbial ‘good thing’ of so many cult survivor stories. He eventually taught ACIM in Mexico, Spain, Hawaii, and Canada–working as something like a NXIVM-era Mark Vicente for his teacher. He initially had amazing experiences …
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Ram Gohil, Head of SEO at UK Meds. As you listen to their discussion, you’ll be learning from an expert with genuine passion and enthusiasm for the possibilities of AI, in this thought-provoking discussion of the limitations and best practices when using ChatG…
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A QUICK WARNING: This episode contains discussions of traumatic events, violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, and graphic language. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern dives into the extraordinary journey of Jessica Willis Fisher—a tale of survival, resilience, and the relentless p…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Hello there cult awareness content nerds: We see you. We honor you. And let’s be honest: We are you. In this episode we (finally!) sit down with OG anti-cult crusader Rick Alan Ross for a chat about NXIVM, what it’s like to be sued simultaneously by Keith Raniere and Werner Erhard, and the ongoing audacity o…
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by William Sigsworth. Based in London, England, William is a Content, SEO, and Performance Marketing expert. He currently acts as Head of SEO Content at Pipedrive, a sales CRM for small businesses. Prior to this, he was Performance Editor at John Brown Media Grou…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. It’s part two of our chat with Anne Peterson, and we’re picking up again right at the part of the story where things really go sideways for her inside the Landmark ecosystem. She shares what it was like flying in Werner Erhard’s inner circle working as something of an Olivia Pope for the company’s high falut…
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The one where we summarize, analyze, interpret, and critique the paranoid postmodern 1966 Thomas Pynchon novel, The Crying Of Lot 49. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Part 1 (0:03:27) 2. A bit of shameless self-promotion (1:11:16) 3. Part 2 (1:18:08) (NOTE: None of these timestamps contain illicit mind-altering substances... or do they?) Question Jar (send us a text…
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