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A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don't Drink the Kool-Aid!
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Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control.
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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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Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes.
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A podcast about cults, extreme belief, and manipulation – from two hosts who’ve actually lived it. Hosted by Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth. Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or manipulation? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at Trust Me Pod @gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast
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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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Join Chris & Kayla on their journeys of humor, discovery, and the absurd as they try to answer the question... is it a cult, or just weird?
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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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General discussion about cults and science. Discussion with cult survivors about their upbringing and the power dynamic between themselves and the organization
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Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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Doomsday predictions. Religious doctrines. Extraterrestrial orders. What really goes on inside a cult? Step into the minds of those who led and joined the most controversial organizations in history. Cults is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Once a month Sam and Jon get together to drink coffee and tell each other about cults and fringe religious groups. Grab a cup and come and join us.....JOIN US! Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Twitter: @coffeeandcults SUPPORT US: You could buy us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or support us regularly and get access to bonus episodes and fun stuff: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcults
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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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4 cult members discuss cults from around the world while building their own cult one belief at a time.
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Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves…“Wait…Was I In A Cult?” If you or someone you know has been in a ...
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Each week, Dan Cummins enthusiastically deep dives into everything from cults to killers to conspiracies, absurdly and sarcastically sharing the best of what he uncovers with you. Join the Cult of the Curious!
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Cult Liter Podcast Host Spencer Henry brings the bizarre every Tuesday. Each week we'll dive into a new story of cults, crime, televangelists gone wild, you never really know what you're going to get, just a guaranteed good time.
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Join Ty and Bailey on Cult Talks: Conspiracy, where no theory is too wild to explore. From monster sightings to government secrets and the space-time continuum, we'll #QuestionEverything and take you on a journey through the strange and unexplained. So grab your tin foil hat and join us now on Cult Talks: Conspiracy!
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Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.
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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday hosts Tony and Alex riff on bizarre conservative trends found in comment sections and social media feeds across the web.
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Every week, Halle and Stasie delve into the sometimes dangerous, always bizarre world of cults.
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A podcast about cults.
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PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, this podcast pulls back the curtain on those who've pretended to be someone they're not.
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Small talk about big tech with Naomi Karavani (@naomikaravani) and Michele Greenstein (@peopleconspire).
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Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology -- if it has something to do with teaching, we're talking about it. Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook. For more fantastic resources for teachers, visit http://www.cultofpedagogy.com.
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What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants. Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to ex-Hasidic Jew Julia Haart and ...
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The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we’re talkin’ blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schume ...
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Join cinephiles Ryan and Joe as they dive into the making and history behind some of cinema's forgotten gems. From Hats Off Entertainment.
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Junkfood Cinema is a shame-free celebration of cult cinema hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill
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Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!
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BFFs talking about cults, fringe groups & charismatic leaders who scare us (but, comedy?). Find us every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud. Stitcher, and various other podcatchers. Please connect with us! You can email us at canwecult@gmail.com, or find us on social media at CanWeCult!
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The story of David Koresh: the prophet whose cult in Waco, Texas preached an apocalypse – and the 30 Britons taken in by his message. This is how they got to Waco, and how they lived and died for him.
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None of this makes sense, everyone is lost... something might be on fire. I guess we better just talk about it and throw some mycology in for good measure. FAFOCult.etsy.com Venmo @FAFOCult CashApp $FAFOCult
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Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80’s video rental store run by an eccentric shopkeeper, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson). This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary storytelling and a splash of comedy. From the mind of Payne Lindsey, this is Radio Rental.
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Kitchen Table Cult unpacks all the things Kieryn and Eve learned at the kitchen tables of their childhoods in conservative Christian homeschooling families. Every week we take your questions and drill down on various topics about Quiverfull, the Religious Right, and our childhoods in high-demand groups (otherwise known as cults). We’re not surprised about the rise of Trump, Christian fascism, or evangelical white women voting for someone like Mike Pence, and we want to take you back through ...
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A movie club and podcast for people who love watching and talking about movies. Hosted by Cameron Jones, Jordan Jones, and Mark Nussle Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultclassicspodcast/support
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An interview show about people who grew up in cults and how they adjusted to mainstream society after they left.
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Welcome to The Bad Movie Cult! A bi-weekly podcast covering the very worst of cinema!
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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon.As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to chi ...
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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Join us on a journey through the lore of various fictional worlds. Discover the secrets and stories that shape these extraordinary realms, from fantasy to sci-fi. Then, explore what makes each world unique on our podcast. Let's get lost in the lore of fiction together!
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Discover some of the most weird and wonderful movies ever to grace the silver screen. The Video Cult crew brings you scene by scene breakdowns of B-movie masterpieces and cult classics.
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“Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger. The show is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the fundamentalist Christian college BJU, which is located in Greenville, SC. The series covers the history of BJU, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. The podcast also features cult experts who offer their opinions on the university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A cult movie review podcast - ranging from horror, sci-fi, fantasy and giallo. Weaving numerous facts and background information into the review. With each episode ranging, usually, from 10 to 15-minutes in duration.
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Exploring the darkest corners of cinema, music, and subculture. Find us @nightshadecult on all social media platforms.
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TGIF Cult Babes! This week we’ve got some headlines to get through and then we’re going down a reddit rabbit-hole…If you have a story you’d like to share with the cult send it to Spencer@cultliter.com!! Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterLL Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cult…
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
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Speed Dial... Indy's last rollicking adventure.By archibaldstephen29
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This week we continue with our mystery as we explore the Irish Crown Jewels. This multi part series now will explore the impact of the missing jewels and also how the nobility of Ireland responded. Even the King has an opinion on the matter. If any fact can be learned from todays episode it is that those jewels were never safe from the start. Tune …
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Holland March is a questionable father and a bad PI, but when a seemingly easy case crosses paths with hired muscle Jackson Healy, the pair are thrown into a deadly game to try to uncover the truth about a missing girl and a dead porn star. Will the duo, be able to find Amelia before their foes and uncover the truth behind the murder of Misty Mount…
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Her present day following was first reported in Mexico by American anthropologists in the 1940s and was an occult practice until the early 2000s. Most prayers and other rituals have been traditionally performed privately at home The Good: Saint That is More Than a One Trick horse The Bad: Drug Running Associated With The Undesired Elements of Socie…
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S6E7: As Goes The South with Read Freely Alabama
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Kieryn & Eve are joined by the organizers of Read Freely Alabama to discuss the attempt to censor LGBTQ materials in the Augauta-Prattville library and their efforts to protect the library as a community resource for everyone.By Kitchen Table Cult Pod
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Warren Kohl, Part 1 - Becoming a Worker in The 2x2's
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Today's guest is Warren kohl, a fifth generation member and former “worker” (or minister) in the 2x2’s, the group that Meagan grew up in. Warren shares how devout he was to the group at a very young age, having your entire life controlled, and how utter heartbreak in high school led him to celibacy and a deeper commitment to the group. Trust Me is …
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038 - The Demise of Keith Green's Last Days Ministries Cult - Part 2 - Keith Green Blazing Bright (The First Era)
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Season 1 Episodes we reference: "Was Keith Green A Cult Leader?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748626 "Keith Green Arranged My Teenage Marriage" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748728 "A New Dawn - Keith Green's Foster Daughter Finds Her Voice" Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962275 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/207882…
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The long-awaited, often hinted at, greatly put off FAFO MJ cultivation episode. in this episode are such gems as: Starting seeds Seed selection Autoflower VS day length Various grow methods like hydroponics and in ground All the differences in the heights of the various types How to process, cure, dry and what not We as usual go on several side que…
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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- Being cryopreserved after death is the second-worst thing that could happen. The worst thing is dying without being cryopreserved. - Ben Best Kayla dives deeper into the world of cryonics by talking to an actual cryonaut. --- *Search Categories* Science / Pseudoscience; Co…
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We talk about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which will enable a new level of financial surveillance and social control. We promise we're not a con op lim hang !!!By Cargo Cult
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What if the Village People were demons and there was a dozen of them and they all lived under the Golden Gate Bridge? What then hmm? If you want the answers then look no further than Neon Maniacs a sort of horror / sort of comedy / sort of unfinished film from 1986. It's sometimes charming and constantly nonsensical, but that didn't stop our Cult C…
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Ep. 292 Rashad Jamal: The NBA Isn't Real
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We're back for a one off conspiracy cult led (or at least heavily promoted by) a SoundCloud rapper. Yikes. Join Paige as she takes Mando through a story featuring everything you'd expect: Wild conspiracies, terrible music videos, and basketball playing robots. Also also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and jo…
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398 - August Engelhardt and the Coconut Cult
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Did you know that in 1902, August Engelhardt travelled from Germany to a small island in the South Pacific and tried to build a community based mostly in worship of the sun, being naked all the time, and literally only eating coconuts? He tried for seventeen years. Oh yeah. This is a weird one. Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RKATRYFl5-…
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On this episode, we discuss Frank Oz's Bowfinger! The showbiz comedy stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Jamie Kennedy, Christine Baranski, and Terence Stamp. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about Frank Oz's other movies - everything from The Dark Crystal up to The Score. You can find that episode exclusively on …
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Cult Trip: Anke Richter on Coercion & Control
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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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Ep. 310 Physically In, Mentally Out - Episode 116 Remastered
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In this episode I chat with author Geoffrey Wallis about his book "A Voice From Inside - Notes on Religious Trauma In a Captive Organization". We also discuss being Physically In/Mentally Out (PIMO), Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and High Demand Religious Groups (HDRG). Geoffrey's Website - https://www.wallisbooks.com COLD TAPES - https://coldtap…
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#613 The Beatles never would’ve done “punk” because they’re like “well, we know more than 3 chords”
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TODAY: AP Andy (https://twitter.com/baseprole (https://twitter.com/baseprole)) helps us investigate just what the heck is going on in conservative guys’s heads when they talk about music, first by reviewing shocking basement footage of Bill Maher in a Hawaiian shirt condemning punk music (except for Green Day) And then we catch up with the Daily Wi…
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Psychic Scientology: “Clearing the BS”
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Ever heard of a Scientology-laced organization for spiritual growth? Neither had we, until we sat down with Kim Peirano. Today, Kim recounts her bizarre experience with the Foundation for Spiritual Development (FSD). From hypnotic meditations to chilling encounters with supposed extraterrestrial beings, Kim's account unveils the disturbing truth be…
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202: Steve Hassan and the Trans Cult Conspiracy Theory
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“Cult expert” Steve Hassan has been publicly concerned with the complex sociology of trans youth since 2020. We track that interest back to his communications with gender critical activists in 2017, who reached out to him because they believed that his cult theory could shed light on what they believed were nefarious aspects of the trans awareness …
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We have begun reading the Night Lord's Trilogy, and we couldn't wait to talk about chapter nine of Soul Hunter! Talos is confronted by the four gods of Chaos in a vision these readers will never forget. #jointhetalk as Eric and Ben tear into the pages of "Soul Hunter" by Aaron Dembski-Bowden to take a closer look at the Moment in Lore when Talos, a…
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Shadow Giants: The Mysteries of the Northwest Sasquatch - File #041
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Dive into the shadowy forests of the Pacific Northwest with Ty and Bailey as they uncover the mysterious world of the Sasquatch. Is there truth to its supernatural origins? #QuestionEverything behind the secrets of this legendary beast! 👣 Unseal this file as we venture into the heart of Sasquatch country to investigate firsthand accounts and histor…
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You culties have been THIRSTING after this episode, and it’s finally here! With the help of the piss-your-pants funny duo from the Add to Cart podcast, Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak, host Amanda unpacks the evangelical fanaticism surrounding these objectively not-that-special, too-big-to-fit-in-any-goddamn-cup-holder water vessels, which contain n…
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Episode 66: Night of the Bloody Apes (1969)
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WELCOME TO APE-RIL! Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild are kicking off their month of ape films with this classic from 1969 - NIGHT OF THE BLOODY APES! The guys discuss video nasties, 60's nudity and poor doll headed man-child, Julio! Meanwhile, Dom wonders just how do you prepare a gorilla? whilst Ken tells us about a certain book title that got hi…
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16. Monkey Man (Patel, 2024) Enter The Monkey
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Cultists, last weekend your Horror Hosts crept out of the Vault Of Darkness and went to the cinema to see Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Action Thrillers might seem slightly outside of our scope, but this film with its Neo-Noir lighting and intense bloody violence is actually quite Macabré. Please join us for the dissection. Dissection T…
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226: Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More)
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If your school is lucky enough to have a full-time certified librarian, it's likely they are not being utilized to their full capacity. In fact, yours may be one of a growing number of schools that are eliminating librarians altogether, and that is a terrible idea. In this episode, I sit down with four accomplished librarians — K.C. Boyd, Barbara P…
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395. Secrets, Cults & Murderers - Eric Hunley
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Eric Hunley turns the mic on me, asking me everything I know about secrets and psychology. He’s a great interviewer so please check out his channel Eric Hunley: https://www.youtube.com/@erichunley Get my book The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murderers, Cults & Influencers here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychology-Secrets-Adventures-Mur…
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Part 2: Was Christianity a Mushroom Fertility Cult?
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Jeremiah and Andrew continue their interview with Wess Huff on the claims of John Marco Allegro who claims that Christianity began as a Mushroom Fertility Cult. Is it true? Did Christianity originate from Hallucinogenics? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Wes here: Website YouTube Wess also has a new series out on YouTube that you do…
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Join us for part one, as Sam tells Jon the story of Aum Shinrikyo, who were responsible for a huge terrorist attack in 1995. This episode we get into their origins, their founder and their beliefs and practices- and you can tick some things off your cult bingo card! We’ve been away for a little while so the first 6 mins is catching up with where we…
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Yes, we are back! We're kicking off Season 4 with a conversation with Grace. She grew up in a little-known Christian fundamentalist group referred to as the Geftakys Assembly and, although her family left when she was young, she was impacted greatly by leadership's harsh rules regarding women and children. So greatly was Grace impacted that she dov…
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