Best Mindf Podcasts (2024)

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178-Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America 1:24:00

1M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Steve Bannon is woke and cool? Nah. Today we are talking about the book written by Christopher Wylie about his experience as a whistleblower for Cambridge Analtyica and the work they did on the Trump presidential campaign and the Leave.EU campagins. It is a tale of only bad guys and the entire world has to deal with the conseqences of their actions…

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Mini 77: The DNC is almost fun 29:15

1h ago29:15

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Well back to another episode of the American Democratic party trying really hard to be fun and cool. This time they get close with a surprise appearance from Lil Jon and playing some Chappell Roan. Listen to hear about the songs of each state and whether or not that song fits the vibe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po…

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181-The Storm Is Upon Us 1:51:50

1h ago1:51:50

1:51:50

WWG1WGA! Jk. Today we are talking about Mike Rothschild's (no relation) book The Storm is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult and Conspiracy Theory of Everything. If you aren't aware of Q, you are lucky but unforturnately it has probably affected for life in some way already. But also, maybe JFK Jr. is alive and secretly been Donald Trump th…

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StoryTime 62 25:36

5d ago25:36

25:36

Today's StoryTime gives us the much anticipated second half of a box car kids book about why women don't belong in video games and another classic Grimm's fairytale about literally the worst guy. Seriously, what is a coal burner and why are there so many in this forest??? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cul…

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180-Cinnamon 1:04:27

1h ago1:04:27

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If you wanted the classic VC Andrews novel without all that pesky plot, this is the book for you. It has a teen girl who is so much better than any other high school kid but none of the death and drama of a normal VC book then I got great news for you! This book has a girl who gets the lead in her school play and like that is it. Well, that and a d…

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StoryTime 61: Qanon's Version 29:20

1h ago29:20

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Today is a special Qanon Story Time with a story from Jesselyn Cook's book The Quiet Damage: Qanon and the Destruction of the American Family. Listen to this but also then go and buy the book because it is amazing and tragic and might help you learn more insight into what it is like to have a family member join a cult or fall into the spell of a cu…

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179-The Burning: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 2:13:27

2h ago2:13:27

2:13:27

If you know anything about America you know it has a very horrific and racist history. This story will still shock you. On May 31, 1921 a mob of white people gathered around the courthouse looking to get their hands on a teen accused of assualting a white girl. Despite the fact that the girl took back her accusation and the sheriff didn't really be…

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Mini 76: Vampire Literature 24:49

25d ago24:49

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Vampires are more than just Twilight, did you know that? We did and now you get to learn about it. Listen to hear about the origins of vampire literature, the surprising amount of early lesbians and how homoerrotic Dracula really is. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.…

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177-The Animals at Lockwood Manor 1:26:58

28d ago1:26:58

1:26:58

It is not night at the museum, sorry! Today we are talking about The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey (not the shoes) and all the spooky, sapphic and sexist drama of World War II. Don't worry, they are more than just gal pals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.…

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176-I Am Legend 1:08:08

1M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Zompires? Vambies? It's a mystery. If you think this is going to be an episode where we talk about zombies and a loving relationship between a man and his dog then you are so wrong. If you like germ theory, the possibility of vampire vaccines, and a man who pays for his crimes then this is going to be the episode for you. Become a supporter of this…

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StoryTime 60 28:52

1M ago28:52

28:52

It's a StoryTime & a book banning mini all in one! Today we give a quick update on the Pen America v Escambia County School District lawsuit and Florida's book banning laws in general which leads into a banned book story about a bunny who happens to be the grandson (?) of Mike Pence. Of course we also have a classic Grimms Fairytale that involves t…

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175-If You Really Loved Me 1:50:49

2M ago1:50:49

1:50:49

If you think you have daddy issues just wait until you hear about this guy. Today we are taking a dip into true crime because we read If You Really Loved Me by Ann Rule. This book is about the horrific case of Cinnamon Brown and the murder of her stepmother, Linda Brown. It has a lot more Manson references than you would expect and a former member …

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Mini 75: Conservapedia (Trump Got Shot) 38:29

2M ago38:29

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Why do conservatives want us to read about Mien Kamf so much??? Today's mini is a journey into the conservative version of Wikipeida, created apparently by homeschooled teenagers. We get to learn a lot about homophobia, the fetuses of the Titantic, and even more homophobia! Why are we talking about Conservapedia? Because Donald Trump got shot in th…

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174-The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo 2:14:55

2M ago2:14:55

2:14:55

6 tattoos is way too many tattoos, according to a tattoo artist apparently. We are talking about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson and even though it is way too long it is still a wild murder mystery/financial crime mystery/Nazi family saga that you can hear all about. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca…

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Mini 74: Stieg Larsson 16:23

2M ago16:23

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We love an anti-racist socialist and that is what Stieg Larsson was. While we may not suggest overworking yourself while smoking 60 cigarettes a day, we do suggest being as cool as Stieg. Also fuck his family for not giving his partner the rights to his writing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878…

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173-Educated 1:58:35

2M ago1:58:35

1:58:35

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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StoryTime 59 21:49

2M ago21:49

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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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Mini 73: Divorce is Good! 29:35

2M ago29:35

29:35

People want to make divorce harder or maybe even get rid of it altogether, and why? Because they hate everyone who isn't a straight man. Divorce literally has saved lives and anyone who says we should get rid of it is just wrong and probably a facist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.…

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172-Darkest Hour 1:42:05

2M ago1:42:05

1:42:05

The prequel and final book in the Cutler series is here and it is disturbing. Join us as we talk about a gross confederate legacy, romance novels making women crazy, and religious extremeism from a child. It is a classic VC Andrews novel so listen at your own risk. Trigger warnings: animal cruelty, sexual abuse, child abuse, death of a child, death…

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StoryTime 58 15:28

3M ago15:28

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Slightly bear themed story time with the tale of an artist looking for their muse and mans deal with the devil that naturally leads to marriage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.By Book Cult

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171-Dating Jesus 1:39:12

3M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Jesus is her boyfriend and it's really hard to compete with Jesus. Susan Campbell talks about growing up in a fundamentalist church and how from a young age she can't understand the way women are treated differently in the church. As a baby feminist in the 70s and 80s, Susan questions the church's teachings, rewrites the Bible and sells it to her g…

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Mini 72: The FBI Received A Wild Letter About OJ Simpson 52:14

3M ago52:14

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Just last week the FBI released their first batch of documents from their file on the now deceased OJ Simpson. In this is a letter from a woman who felt OJ was innocent and that she knew who the real killer was. How did she know this? She saw it in her dreams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/s…

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170-Midnight Whispers 1:39:12

3M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

We're back at it with Dawn...for about 100 pages. Then we get the equally tragic story of her daughter, a teen runaway who maybe was living in the late 90s acting like she's in the 40s. It is a classic VC Andrew's plot and we love it. Warning: sexual assualt, death of a parent, family abuse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.…

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StoryTime 57 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

What does a donkey and a hearse have in common? Probably nothing but we're talking about both on todays storytime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.By Book Cult

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169-Grey 1:32:35

3M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

It's 50 Shades of Fucked Up. We're talking about Grey by EL James which is Fifty Shades of Grey but from the point of view of Christain, who is problematic. Listen for great relationship advice that includes red flags to look out for if you are a recent college grad being pursued by a millionaire who needs a better therapist. Become a supporter of …

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StoryTime 56 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Todays story time we go over a spooky story of masked killers and the tale of a family whose dog wrote a manuscript that they published about a vampire bunny. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.By Book Cult

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168-Teddy Bare: The Last of the Kennedy Clan 1:23:19

4M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Today we are talking about Teddy Bare: The Last of the Kennedy Clan by Zad Rust. This book is essentially half talking about what happened at Chappaquiddick and half about how the author thinks there is some huge communist conspiracy covering up a cold blooded murder, and not just the real facts that rich dudes get away with stuff. Become a support…

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Mini 71: Zad Rust…a big ol Yikes 15:42

4M ago15:42

15:42

not zaddy, unfortunately. Don't buy books from antique stores because they might be written by a Nazi. Yep, Zad Rust is not his real name and actually he's a war criminal!!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.By Book Cult

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167-Cress 1:44:07

4M ago1:44:07

1:44:07

Long hair don't care, but a bad pixie cut is a catastrophe. We are talking about Cress by Marissa Meyers, the third in the Lunar Chronicles. This time we add Rapunzel to the mix, in the form of a teen who spent most of her life on a satellite but not in a cool way like Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century. Nothing is cooler than Zenon. Become a supporte…

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166-The Family 2:19:24

4M ago2:19:24

2:19:24

Do you obey Jesus? If you answered no then you need to learn about the family! They're a fun group of chill dudes who support corrupt politicians and murderous dictators so they can make the governments of the world all obey Jesus. And yes, they do love to talk about how Hitler and his friends just had a common goal and really made things happen wh…

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Mini 70: The Cult of Molech 22:31

4M ago22:31

22:31

Who is Molech and why is he the God of capitalism? The answer will not surprise you. Molech is who Qanon followers think every Democrat worships because to them abortion = child sacrifice. That's it, that's the whole thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.…

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165-Futuristic Violence & Fancy Suits 2:00:30

4M ago2:00:30

2:00:30

Good news, you have a millionaire dad. Bad news, he died and now there is a bounty out for your head. Zoey Ashe has inherited everything her dad owns, including his enemy which is a manosphere, mens rights, superhuman who will not leave her alone. Listen to us talk about Futuristic Violence & Fancy Suits by Jason Pargin (friend of the pod) to find …

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StoryTime 55 15:46

4M ago15:46

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On this StoryTime we talk about the story of a fox who pretends to be dead just to watch a bunch of dudes try to get with his wife and then acts like his wife is the bad guy. Then we do a 180 and talk about Annie and Jack taking the magic tree house to the willd west where the convince a man to quit his lucrative job as a horse salesman to become a…

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164-Twlight's Child 2:02:49

4M ago2:02:49

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Dawn cannot catch a break in this one. She has to deal with not one but TWO custody issues, blackmailing, a couple funerals, and her ugly sister dressing like a ho. It's just too much for one teen mom/sucessful business owner to take. Listen to hear all the drama happening in the third book of the Culter series by VC Andrews. Become a supporter of …

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Mini 69: The Elon Musk Deposition (it's a mess) 38:40

5M ago38:40

38:40

Elon Musk and his unqualified lawyer are a joke. Ben Brody filed a defamation suit against Elon Musk for false accusations Musk made on Twitter and when finally deposed in the case, Elon shows up with a lawyer who can't practice law in the state of Texas, accuses the Plaintiff's attorney, Mark Bankston, of being the one who brought the suit, and cl…

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163-Culture Warlords 1:34:12

5M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

Gamergate, neo-Nazi's, Incels, and more! This book has all of our favorite topics. Listen to hear about how things are pretty bleak but at least we have people like Talia Lavin trying to do something about it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.…

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Mini 68: The Barrymores, Supreme Nepo Babies 12:27

5M ago12:27

12:27

Since there was one off hand mention of Lionel Barrymore in a book we read, we are talking about the history of the Barrymore family. 400 years of actors in one family makes Drew Barrymore possibly the supremem nepo baby but also the family has been a mess for 400 years so not all great news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker…

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162-Secrets of the Morning 1:40:57

5M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

VC Andrews is back at it with the second book in the Cutler series. This time Dawn is in New York and her life stays chaotic as ever. Listen to hear about teen friendships, sad boi poetry, and clues to as what time period this book takes place in. Seriously, if you know what time period this is supposed to be taking place in please let us know. Bec…

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StoryTime 54 11:27

5M ago11:27

11:27

This StoryTime features some weird stories that we wrote when we lived in Eugene! Tune in for the first and last snail perfume model, and a legendary dog astronaut. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.By Book Cult

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161-How to Resist Amazon and Why 1:45:41

5M ago1:45:41

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Do you also think you are superior for not buying stuff on Amazon? Well I got bad news for you because Amazon owns a lot of the internet too! Literally everything is Amazon. But wait, there's more! Amazon also helps the cops and ICE racially discriminate against people and spy on everyone. It is not good!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https…

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Mini 67: FTC v Amazon 40:07

5M ago40:07

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Is this the end of Amazon??? I wish but maybe it will be some kind of consequence for the destruction that Amazon has caused society. They really are just straight up the worst and maybe the US government will actually do something about those laws we have that are meant to prevent things from being how they currently are. But sure, socialism is th…

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160-Animal Farm 1:15:06

5M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

How do you teach the kids about communism? Make Russia a farm and make Stalin a pig! Animal Farm may not be subtle but it is also like not wrong and still way too relevant today so give this episode a listen and then start the revolution. Good luck, Comrades. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/su…

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Mini 66: How the Largest Corporations Contribute to Inequality aka Eat the RIch 27:24

5M ago27:24

27:24

Did you think the top 200 of the largests companies were doing good in the world? If you answered yes to that question, you are straight up uninformed. Listen to hear about how not only are corporations helping further poverty, the climate crisis, human misery but also doing it in a way that helps further racism and sexism!!! Our world is truly a n…

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159-The Silent Companions 1:43:05

6M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Does that 1D cardboard cut out you got in 2011 seem like it's following you? It might be deadly. We're talking about The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell, a victorian horror book that is also pretty feminist and full of girl bosses. If you like The Yellow Wallpaper, The Woman in Black, or The Silent Patient then you need to read this book. WARNIN…

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StoryTime 53 22:56

6M ago22:56

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This storytime has a fun gambling story we can all relate to, and another classic Grimms Fairytale where a man gets help from a magical being but takes all the credit Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...By Book Cult

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158-Hope Never Dies 1:42:51

6M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

The classic crime fighting duo of Barack Obama and Joe Biden are here to solve the mystery of a dead Amtrak employee. Will Amtrak Joe solve the case or will Obama's secret service and new celeb friends get in the way? Listen to find out why it is extra cringe everytime Biden mentions his age...a big yikes in the year of our lord 2024. Become a supp…

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Movie Night 22: Dick 34:30

6M ago34:30

34:30

Don't let Dick ruin your life! Check out our new favorite movie about two teen girls who expose the Watergate scandal because they find out Nixon is not nice to his dog. This movie is literally perfect and someone needs to give me the wardrobe k thx bye 💕 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/suppor…

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157-The Summer I Died 1:47:52

6M ago1:47:52

1:47:52

If you don't like horror & gore, this may not be the one for you. The Summer I Died by Ryan C. Thomas is like if combined a true crime podcast and a Saw movie and then put it inside a book. Seriously, lots of violence like not even joking there is a lot of torture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718…

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StoryTime 52 29:08

6M ago29:08

29:08

Today's Story Time features a really lame rocket launch site, a dog named Hot Cheese, and another game of murder or marriage (a Grimm Brothers classic) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.By Book Cult

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156-Dawn 1:44:57

6M ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Another VC Andrews' ghostwriter classic! Dawn is a remix of Flowers in the Attic, including the evil grandmother, weird sibling relationships, and a blonde young teen girl with an artistic talent. It may have less child abuse but it is no less insane so jump on this wild ride with us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod…

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