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Sounds Like A Cult

Amanda Montell & Isa Medina

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A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Each episode asks the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? Sounds Like A Cult, hosted by Amanda Montell, author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, analyzes a different zeitgeisty group every week to try and answer the big question: This group sounds like a cult, but is it really? And if so, ...
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We are the enlightened, the ultimate authority. The prophets who drink wine and spoil books you may or may not have read by answering 10th grade English style book club questions from the internet. Warning: may contain long rants. We’re all team Edward here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.
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Cultish

Jeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant

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Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to prot ...
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The New Flesh

Jon Astro & Ricky Allpike

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Compelling interviews with thinkers, authors and thought leaders on politics, art and culture by hosts Jonathon Astro (Sydney) and Ricky Allpike (Melbourne).
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Mike Rinder, prominent whistleblower, exposes the abuses of the church of scientology through personal stories, interviews and scrutiny of current affairs. Mike spent 34 years working at the top ranks of the church of scientology and was directly involved with the inner workings of their spy unit: the Office of Special Affairs. He left the church in 2007 and has been exposing the abuses of this cult since 2009. Mike co-hosted the popular Emmy winning TV show, Leah Remini, Scientology and the ...
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Trick or Treat Radio

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Trick or Treat Radio is the world’s most dangerous podcast! They discuss at least one film a week, argue, make fun of each other and hope to make you laugh, some hosts might even die trying. Trick or Treat Radio has been rated one of the top horror podcasts according to Rue Morgue Magazine, blumhouse.com and Entertainment Weekly! Join hosts; Johnny Wolfenstein, MonsterZero, Ares, and Michael Ravenshadow as they discuss all manner of topics including, but not limited to: genre cinema with a h ...
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Every week, hosts Allen and Magellan watch and review two episodes of a cult classic TV show with a focus on comedy and criticism, like a fun book club with friends! Feel free to jump into any season and watch along with us!
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After years of wide-eyed blogging about the surreal 1980s perfection of Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High book series (and the surprising psychodrama that lurks below the town's perfectly-tanned surface), host Marissa Flaxbart is now forcing people to read the series with her. But beyond its obsession with the ubiquitous-yet-obscure book series, SWEET VALLEY DIARIES is a podcast about nostalgia — '80s nostalgia in particular — and the ways this nostalgia can (spectacularly, hilariously) fa ...
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VH US

V H US, Dirk Marshall

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Each episode of 'V H US' features host Dirk Marshall having an in-depth talk with various guests about that week's cult film and what it is like to have the profession portrayed (sometimes very loosely) in the film. Dirk Marshall was raised in a mom and pop video store in a small town. Growing up amongst the illustrious backdrop of VHS Box art, he learned about the world from the works of William Friedkin, Frank Henenlotter, and Penelope Spheeris. Now on VH US he sits down with people who's ...
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I Saw What You Did - a film podcast with Danielle Henderson and Millie De Chirico

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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Millie and Danielle, a film expert and a film enthusiast, program a double feature of their favorite movies with a different wild theme every week. Join these friends as they dissect the films and explore the weird ways we respond to and learn to love movies. Millie De Chirico is a film programmer, writer, and historian with a career spanning nearly 20 years. She co-created and programmed the weekly cult movie franchise TCM Underground for Turner Classic Movies from 2006-2023. Her book, TCM ...
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A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises.Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/Twitter: twitter.com/CamSully4Instagram: www.instagram.com/camsullyfilm
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Two hilarious, sassy, and neuro-divergent best friends talk about their book club’s latest spooky, horror, or thriller reads ranging from “the husband did it!” to “it’s a cult in the apartment building”. Alex and Celisa discuss their thoughts on the books, the important take-aways to avoid getting murdered, and various, hopefully related topics. Join them as they delve into each book and attempt to navigate the never-ending tangents with dark humor and plenty of swear words in this monthly b ...
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Celtic Tomes

Gary & Ruth Colcombe

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Readings from the Classic Celtic books - everything for lovers of the Lore and stories of the Ancient Celts. We will cover the Celts, Fairies, Myths, Legends, Folklore and stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic realms. If like us, you have seen all those wonderful books that were once published about Celtic Mythology, Folklore, or the Fairies and wished that you had the time to read them, then you have found the right podcast to bring them to your fireside.
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Noir Confidential draws upon the era of filmmaking known as Film Noir. Today, the genre is called Neo-Noir, but the same concepts, tropes, and techniques are used to reflect today's feelings of inevitability, cynicism and defeat. The pessimism, distrust, and greed displayed in classic Film Noir movies like "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Third Man" speak to a society racked by geopolitical conflict and economic disparity. All the elements that sparked the Film Noir heyday have returned to haun ...
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Two oddball, longtime geek friends from Toronto's Best Cult Video store get together and talk about topics the mainstream ignores. Everything from cult directors, strange celebrities, childhood recollections, music, comics, you name it.What's the topic? Tune in and hear.
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Once regarded as a cult book in the 1960s by the Flower Power generation, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse remains even today a simple and fresh tale of a man's spiritual quest. Penned by a deeply spiritual German author, Siddhartha explores multiple themes of enlightenment, thinking beyond set rules, love and humanity. Siddhartha is a young contemporary of the spiritual master Gautam Buddha who lived in India at some time during the 4th century BC. The story has striking parallels to Buddha's own ...
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Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence. You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now. “A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and th ...
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A topsy-turvy science-y history podcast by Sam Kean. I examine overlooked stories from our past: the dental superiority of hunter-gatherers, the crooked Nazis who saved thousands of American lives, the American immigrants who developed the most successful cancer screening tool in history, the sex lives of dinosaurs, and much, much more. These are charming little tales that never made the history books, but these small moments can be surprisingly powerful. These are the cases where history ge ...
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Many talented people's writings and movies address the deep, dark mysteries of our world — across both Fiction (Horror, Crime, Sci-Fi, Action-Adventure, Romance, LGBT) and Non-Fiction (Crime, History, Science, Paranormal) stories. Please step into the “House of Mystery” 5 nights a week and join us as we go deep into the creative process behind our esteemed guests' works. Past Guests in Non-Fiction have included Marcia Clark (of the O.J. Simpson trial), Robert Kennedy, Jr., Jesse Ventura, Bur ...
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Leaving The Village

Jessica Goforth & Alexis Grey

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Have you ever met someone who survived a CULT? Leaving The Village is a podcast about life inside Bill Gothard's cult IBLP/ATI. Hosts Jessica Goforth and Alexis Grey take you behind the scenes of growing up inside, how they left, and introduce an entire cohort of survivors of radicalized religion.
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The Dark Is Rising

BBC World Service

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A young boy’s time-travelling fight against ancient evil. When the Dark comes rising, who will hold it back? This dramatisation of Susan Cooper’s cult novel is a magical journey into the supernatural.
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If you thought going to school sucked as a kid, then you are not ready to hear about how much worse it is to grow up with a fundamentlist, paranoid father who has almost complete control over your family and forces you to work in a scrap yard as a young child. Tara Westover's memoir might be controversial but there is no denying that this is the re…
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Alonzo Richardson (Back Look Cinema & Retromade Cinema Podcasts) sums up the campy, goofy & criminally forgotten superhero genre movies and TV shows. How many of these were actual original ideas as opposed to adaptations? Which ones had the nuttiest titles? Prepare to revisit the past! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook …
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When there's an exclamation point in the name of the book, you know it's going to be a good one. But will KIDNAPPED BY THE CULT! ever deliver on the promise of its title? Find out with filmmaker Sam Wineman as he falls in love with every character in Sweet Valley and Marissa dreams up some new cult-themed merch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…
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New Jersey State Trooper Jon Mazer has been charged with killing Black investigative reporter Stewart Marshall in a racially charged, headline-making murder. The evidence against criminal defense attorney Erin McCabe’s new client is overwhelming. The gun used is Mazer’s off-duty weapon. Fingerprints and carpet fibers link Mazer to the crime. And Ma…
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When a microphone is removed from a collapsed radio tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful vegan spirit spurred on by a horrific 600+ episodic history, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on making his co-hosts lives miserable. On Episode 623 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the third person slasher flic…
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We conclude the week with another interview: Horror Filmmaker Dana Elcar. He promotes his newest film BRIGHTWOOD, discusses his late great actor father Dana Elcar, writing scripts and shot list tips-and-tricks. Later on, we get to detail digital steadicam filming, Horrorhound festival attending and other lovely yet snappy film advice! MAIN LINKS: L…
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A writer’s search for her missing friend becomes a real-life thriller in a twisting novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of These Toxic Things. Bailey Meadows has just moved into the remote Topanga Canyon home of thriller author Jack Beckham. As his writer-in-residence, she’s supposed to help him once again reach the bestselle…
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Recurring partner-in-crime James Bruno returns to help me highlight the late great character actor Miguel Ferrer. We also discuss his family history, his diverse genre roles & famous yet amusing character quotes! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠http…
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Blessings upon all ye blasphemers, for we are back from summer vacation!!! This is one of the BEST Bible stories we've gotten to cover so far as we continue in the Book of Judges with the stories of Othniel, Ehud, and also Shamgar was there. Most of the time we focus on the story of Ehud and his diabolical scheming, and how he secures victory for I…
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I interview True Crime Podcaster Courtney Fenner (of A Nefarious Nightmare Podcast). She offers tips & tricks on creating this podcast genre, research tips, her upcoming collaborationss, documentaries she watches & how to be a respectful person in general when covering other people's tragic life stories. MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JUR…
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Today's theme is orphans, kind of. Join us for a runaway who likes to make sure she is covered in soot prior to cooking for a king and loves to hide her jewelry at the bottom of bowl. We also have the boxcar kids out of the boxcar and into a home with their grandfather who happens to be friends with a video game designer because why no. Become a su…
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It’s not an audiobook. It’s also not a movie series. Directly between these lies the medium of audio drama, such as 144 episodes about the end of days. Based on the best-selling novels, how did GAP Digital, working with Tyndale House Publishers, proudly present the dramatic audio edition of Left Behind? Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing at Realm …
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Valerie was a former Scientologist who worked in the Guardians office and was a spy planted in the FBI by Scientology. In this episode, she talks about her abusive relationship with her ex-husband, how Scientology protected him and how she finally escaped. This is a horrifying story of abuse, bravery and resilience. Listen to Part one here. Read mo…
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Catch Sounds Like A Cult host Amanda Montell, Theydy Bedbug, Rara Darling, and other special guests on tour in Chicago & Minneapolis!!! July 13: Minneapolis, MN — The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center (buy tickets here!) July 14: Chicago, IL — The Big Magical Cult Show at the DEN (buy tickets here!) DATE & VENUE CHANGE July 29: Seattle…
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Colleague Jon rejoins me to discuss the elaborate, unpredictable and moody career of actress turned humanitarian activist Ashley Judd. Which roles of her's have been rather underrated and which ones have been criminally underseen? We also circle around on her professionalism, famous family and tough gal persona. MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr…
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This fascinating interview is with Dr. Eva Selhub who worked at Harvard with Herb Benson developing and understanding about the mind body connection to health. Dr. Selhub is an internationally recognized resiliency expert who has worked as a physician, author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor. She has written many books, incl…
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We begin Season 10 by interviewing Indie Horror Filmmaking Duo JJ Perez & J. William Boothman II. We get to chat about how they first met at Weird Wednesdays at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX; William Boothman notes what it was like studying at both the Dallas Art Institute & North Lake College; and JJ notes the endlessly creative ways he used …
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Join us as we read The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart-White! We talk about smells that haunt us, don our lawyer hats while still being unable to pronounce latin words to no ones surprise. Stick around after the end credits for a bonus tangent! Spoilers abound and happy halfway through the year everybody! Next book is The Deep by Nick Cutte…
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"Linwood Barclay's I Will Ruin You is a page-turner that also has important things to say. You'll get your money's worth out of this one." –Stephen King In the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a teacher’s act of heroism inadvertently makes him the target of a dangerous blackmailer who will stop at nothing to get …
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0:00- Intro, Street Sounds, Call Your Mom, Despicable Me talk 8:55- Altared States discussion begins 34:30- Ties That Bind discussion begins 1:08:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafr…
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Private detectives, ghosts, hitmen, mad scientists, goons, simpletons, cops, and femmes fatales all come together for a literary gestalt in this new collection of crime fiction that continues the time-honored tradition established by writers such as Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Mickey Spillane, and James Ellroy, among other luminaries. Suppo…
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I get to interview Snake Plissken cosplayer Jonathan Shenesky as we detail an ever-changing event that affects all fan communities. Check him out here! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/samplissken3465?igsh=N2FlM3FlOGh4NGEz⁠ MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: …
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After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a weekly horror talk show, a team of paranormal experts relocates the show—and soon discovers what happens to those who dare to mess with the world’s most dangerous podcast. On Episode 622 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the South Korean horror flick Exhuma from director Jang Ja…
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In this surprising, witty thriller, the world’s most lethal assassin gives up the violent life, only to find himself under siege by mysterious assailants. It’s a kill-or-be-killed situation, but the first option is off the table. What’s a reformed hit man to do? Mark was the most dangerous killer-for-hire in the world. But after learning the hard w…
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Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery. Titles mentioned in this episode: July Author Interviews: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingl…
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Oreo & I assemble the most emotional roundtable chat yet: a Mental Health & Healing Panel. What regrets will one always carry internally for the rest of their lives? What stuff do we always have to let go of as hard as it is? And what life transformations have we noticed the most progress from? Get healed, get rewarded and have some relatable issue…
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When the Tribulation arrives, you will need a Tribulation Force. So it was with the Left Behind series, when blockbuster success for grown-up readers led Tyndale House in want of a spinoff series. Thus was born again Left Behind: The Kids, all forty of them, overseen by series main author Jerry Jenkins but most written by today’s special guest: aut…
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Mike talks with Sarah and Nippy who escaped the NXIVM cult and were featured in the HBO documentary, The Vow. They now host A Little Bit Culty podcast shining a light on cult-like groups and environments, and helping victims recover. We highly recommend Sarah's best selling book, Scarred, and her Ted talk, How To Spot a Cult. Support the Show. Get …
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Catch Amanda on tour with The Big Magical Cult Show in Chicago & Minneapolis this July! July 13: Minneapolis, MN — The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center (buy tickets here!) July 14: Chicago, IL — The Big Magical Cult Show at the DEN (buy tickets here!) **DATE & VENUE CHANGE** Class is in session and boy oh boy is it perturbing. Teachin…
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This week, Danielle and Millie discuss WHITE WATER SUMMER (1987) and OVER THE EDGE (1979), K-Pop concerts, regrets about not making millions of dollars as seventeen-year-olds, and the underappreciated career of Matt Adler. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ Learn more ab…
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Welcome to Book of Lies Podcast. We made it back with a new episode. The first 15 minutes is us catching up on what's new and business then we get to the main event. The Netflix Documentary "Tell Them You Love Me" where a Disabilities Studies Professor From Rutgers University Anna Stubblefield finds herself in a inappropriate and abusive relationsh…
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We continue the MONTY PYTHON praise with an overview on Seasons 3 & 4 as well as the various live events & farewell tours. Which gags, quotes & other off-brand comedy do you remember from this troupe? MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.face…
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Parental Discretion Advised, GRAPHIC CONTENT.-Before getting an abortion, watch this video.-In this video you I will cover many types of abortions, what they are and how they are done in order to inform the public on this matter. You will see 2 actual abortions and have them explained.--To donate- -https---www.paypal.com-donate--hosted-button-id-55…
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In the twenty-fourth episode, the party tries to get Sindri out of his current predicament. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring the channel! Visit them at https://bookwyrmgames.com/ and use code DORKTALES to save 15% off your order! === Kelly Clark as Dungeon Master Cast Amy Godfrey as Lyric Christa Mitchell as Carmilla Alizarin Christine Ra…
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