Putting the “cult” in culture… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about the Royal Family? What about Disney Adults? Or spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? We’re Sounds Like A Cult, an iHeart Radio Award-winning podcast that analyzes a different fanatical group every week to try and answer the big question: This ~sounds~ like a cult, but is it really? Created and hosted by New York Times-bestselling author Amanda Montell, co-hosted and produced by Chelsea Charles and Reese ...
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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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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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Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control.
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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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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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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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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: [email protected] 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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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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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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From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, PRETEND exposes those pretending to be someone they're not.
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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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A podcast about cults.
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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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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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Join hosts Li and Richie for "A Phantasmagoric Guide to Pop Culture's Dark Side." Topics include Cult Films, Creepypasta, Cryptids, Hauntings, Horror Gaming, True Crime, and more!
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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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We cover conspiracies of all types. From government coverups and cryptids knocking at your door, to ancient spiritual understandings and astrology. One thing is always sure to happen, you’ll “open up that 3rd eye” ! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.
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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 Robbie Williams and gender crit ...
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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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4 cult members discuss topics from around the world while building their own cult one belief at a time.
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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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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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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 [email protected], or find us on social media at CanWeCult!
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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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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.
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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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Cult survivor stories. Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-religious, but anti-abuse, and shed light in dark places to bring compassion, understanding and accountability. Together we discover how our guests find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty.
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An "actual" play comedic narrative RPG podcast where the players are themselves characters living in a world built in a lab.
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Nonsense thoughts about the comedy and tragedy of life brought to you by your host, Ray Roberts. We deep dive into shallow things and gloss over the big stuff. It's not a podcast, it's a cult.
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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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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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The Last Podcast on the Left covers all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real. From demons and slashers to cults and serial killers, The Last Podcast is guaranteed to satisfy your bloodlust. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.
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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 ch ...
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Cheryl and Nikki Druce are on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe. They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history’s darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more. If you crave the weird, the wild, and the unexpected, Timesuck ...
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A man’s search for his missing brother leads him to a mysterious cult. A mind-bending mystery/thriller from Cryptic Radio. Fiction Written, Directed & Produced by Jon Rolfe Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Randy Greer & Kathryn Stanley Show Artwork by O2bri Support us on Patreon or follow us on X(Twitter), Instagram, or TikTok @crypticradiopod
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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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Not your fathers movie podcast
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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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Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past. Their father, a charismatic but enigmatic figure, led a cult that consumed the lives of its members, leaving their family torn apart and forbidden from contact. They have reunited to share their journey with you while unravelling the haunting tales of cults from around the world, shedding light on the warning signs that can help prevent others from falling ...
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Newly-ish married couple, Amanda and Kyle, discuss Amanda’s upbringing in the IBLP cult of Duggar infamy – a story Kyle learns about along with listeners. Through sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking stories, Amanda and Kyle explore the cult’s ideology, the strange rules that surrounded Amanda’s childhood, and the abuse she endured before leaving the cult. Through it all, they talk about what it takes to break free from a cult and what gets left behind.
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#733- Super Bowl Symbolism| Gameplay-Commercials- Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Ritual
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3:15:43Let’s take a deeper look at the grand stage that was the Super Bowl 2025! Breaking down some of the bigger points of the game play, the occult symbolism with the half time show by Kendrick Lamar, and of course all of the wild commercials that we saw with that THIRD EYE ALL THE WAY OPEN. Let us know what yall thought of the game and all of the symbo…
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Patreon Preview: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
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10:22Following our episode on The Matador, we decided to revisit another hitman comedy: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was George Clooney's directorial debut. Ryan also revisited two later films by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York. We also got sidetracked a bunch and talked about other …
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The Spooky Sleepover: What's the most cursed object in the world?
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30:45Why was the world once terrified of designer babies? What’s the most bizarre reason someone landed on a no-fly list? And what horrifying secrets lurk inside a cursed Dybbuk box? Dive into these eerie and mind-blowing mysteries on this week’s Spooky Sleepover! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected]…
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In Part 2, "Trust Me, Bro," Seth Forrestier dives deeper into his journey of leaving the cult and the struggles that came with breaking free. He reflects on the impact of his past and shares where he stands now on religion, faith, and spirituality. This conversation is an honest look at rebuilding life after high-control groups. Follow us on Facebo…
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Uriah Wesman, Part 2 - The Hearts Center and The Ideal Society
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1:08:24Today is part 2 with Uriah Wesman, former member of THREE different cults. This week he’ll talk to us more about cult #2, the Hearts Center (which was an offshoot of cult #1 from last week), what it was like being a rebellious emo kid slowly starting to realize inconsistencies in the church, and how his dad discovered cult #3 in Canada, the Ideal S…
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#687 I drive a Cybertruck, and I'm sick of people flipping me off (preview)
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4:53Sorry about the delay, folks! TODAY: We read an OP-ED from business insider beseeching the public to stop throwing things at the author's Cybertruck. She needs it for work (psychologist). Plus its full-self driving feature reduces stress, which is really important to your physical health. ALSO: A story of one of Tony's customers disrespectfully blo…
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The Cult of Hockey's "Captain Canada leads country to OT win over Sweden" podcast
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45:29Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig into the Team Canada's 4-3 win over Team Sweden in the Four Nations tournamentBy David Staples
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This week we are discussing the tragic murder of beloved icon Selena Quintanilla. A chilling story that proves you must be careful who you let in. Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273 Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliter Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: [email protected] Spencer Henry PO …
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You’re walking through the mall or driving down the street, and there it is again: a pastel-colored poster featuring a leaping dancer. It reads: Shen Yun, China Before Communism. What even IS this lavish dance show whose advertisements haunt all our towns? Is it a religion? A political party? A theatre troupe? What is their mission? Is the dancing …
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Stop! In the Name of Love... Kristen Stewart gets in too deep.By archibaldstephen29
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A TikTok Astrology Cult: “Mystic Manipulation”
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1:00:39What happens when your dreams of becoming a therapist are unexpectedly dashed and a TIkTok astrologer promises to solve all your problems? Meet Taylor Marie, who found herself in an online cult that claimed to have "the only astrology system that works." Led by a charismatic married couple, this group charged outrageous prices for "life-altering" a…
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73 - Growing Up in IBLP: A Male Survivor’s Perspective on Trauma and Healing
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1:32:17In this episode, we sit down with Nate, an IBLP/ATI cult survivor and trauma survivor, to unpack the deeply ingrained conditioning we experienced growing up in the cult. From childhood grooming and the loss of personal identity to the twisted teachings that framed God’s love as something to be earned, we explore the ways the cult set us up for harm…
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S3 E21 Inside the Minds of Two Detectives
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1:14:39In this episode of the Cult Vault podcast, host Kacey speaks with former detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan, who share their experiences in the police force and their transition into podcasting. They discuss their motivations for becoming detectives, the significant cases they worked on, and the impact of coercive control in crime. The conversa…
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EduTip 25: Use neutral language to keep things cool.
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4:28In a classroom that is emotionally "cool," no one is preoccupied with any kind of anger, hurt feelings, anxiety, or fear, and this frees them up to concentrate on academics. One way to make that happen is by using neutral language: By choosing words that are less judgy and more neutral, we keep things professional, calm, and cool. -----------------…
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Finishing What's StartedCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 002 There's been a security leak in the lab! In the game, the party resumes their fight against the invading spiders. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcriptsPodcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeecultsandempir…
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Welcome back, cultists! We are back into the grind with an extra-long episode of the Video Cult. And oh boy, is it ever juicy. With this week's episode, we are joined by a friend of the podcast: Zach! The postie with the mostie. So sit back and listen to Josh, Gabby, and our guest rip into this Kevin Costner masturbatory vanity project, The Postman…
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big game preview. that's all we talk about. anything that's not the big game, we don't care about. we're talking to you secret service. keep it moving. Golden Ox Studio rayrobertscomedy.comBy Ray Roberts
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Dr. Brooner's Magic Soap - Season 10 Episode 4
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47:36Nathan takes us on a ride through the life of Dr. Brooner . The Nice Cult Takes on Dr. Brooner's Magic Soap as part of bath time.
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Episode 388: That Blimp Ain't Right (Part 1 of 2)
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1:29:39This week we look into the early history of unidentified flying objects. It wasn't all aliens and ships at first. While we do discuss the Kelso UFO sightings we are more focusing on blimps. In New Zealand to be precise. Tune in as we dive deep into the history of flight and something much more spooky up above our heads. Thanks for listening and rem…
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Episode 388: That Blimp Ain't Right
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1:29:39This week we look into the early historo of unidentified flying objects. It wasn't all aliens and ships at first. While we do discuss the Kelso UFO sightings we are more focusing on blimps. In New Zealand to be precise. Tune in as we dive deep into the history of flight and something much more spooky up above our heads. Thanks for listening and rem…
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Side Stories: The Zizian Cult Murders
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1:10:20Henry & Eddie bring you this week's wildest stories and true-crime news - starting off with a series of killings connected to the radical vegan trans death cult "The Zizians", members of online "Gooning" community hold "Goonlord Vigil" aka "Gooneral" for deceased Arizona man caught masturbating at Bikini Coffee Drive-Thru, a scorned ex-lover's fart…
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Today we kick off Season 2 with our discussion of The Rougarou, a shape-shifting monster from Cajun folklore that is said to live in the swamps of Louisiana. Sign the Black Book, join the Cult Follow us on Social Media Cult Macabre on Facebook @TheCultMacabre on Instagram @TheCultMacabre on TikTok Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio…
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Unraveling the Threads of Authority: From Cults to the Nazis w/Jon Atack
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1:03:33In this enlightening episode, Rachel welcomes Jon Atack, a leading expert on authoritarian cults and bestselling author, for a deep dive into the interplay between cult dynamics and historical atrocities. With a career spanning over four decades, Jon shares his extensive research on the parallels between Scientology and the Nazi regime, exploring h…
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Ep. 312 - Oral Roberts Pt. 3: Murder Doritos and Fire Madness
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1:43:44We're finally back, we survived our city being on fire and the only thing that will make us feel better is some good old fashioned Orel. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab. Also also, if you’d lik…
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Join us for Our non-Christmas non-special, as Jon tells Sam about this female founded cult, channelling Jesus and other Astral beings to predict the end of the world, which definitely happened in the 1950s. We learn about the rival prophets, their beliefs and the ways people stay in groups after disappointments. Also, we find the easiest ways to na…
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