Best OMELI Podcasts (2025)

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Behind the Headlines: Zack Gilbert, Sports Editor 6:39

6M ago6:39

6:39

Connor Xitco and Zack Gilbert, sports editor for The Hornet newspaper, dive into Gilbert's in-depth profile on the rise of Joe Grahovac, a Fullerton College basketball legend and incoming D1 athlete for St. Bonaventure University.By FC Hornet Media

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Behind the Headlines: Omeed Motia, Staff Reporter 4:30

7M ago4:30

4:30

Connor sits with staff reporter Omeed Motia to talk about his coverage of the Fullerton College Concert Choir's "Musicians at Work" performance, which consisted of original and cover pieces performed by FC students.By FC Hornet Media

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Behind the Headlines: Eli Young, Staff Reporter 5:57

7M ago5:57

5:57

Connor Xitco sits with staff reporter Eli Young to talk about their coverage of the impasse between the California School Employees Association and the NOCCCD after nearly two years of back and forth negotiations.By FC Hornet Media

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Christianity in Trumps' America 1:05:29

9M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

President Trump was challenged by Rev Buddy to have mercy on marginalized groups. Our hope in this episode is to talk through our personal christian journeys and show what our faith looks like under a new and antagonistic administration.

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Sophisticated, $ome$exy$ongs4u, Segment 1:13:26

9M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

In the hopeful aftermath of the cultural phenomenon of Drake vs Kendrick, Drake gives his first musical offering since and Kennedy and Josh breakdown the project.

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#JML Partisan Hypocrisy 26:10

10M ago26:10

26:10

In the 2024 election president trump won the popular vote just four years after one of the biggest civil rights movements in modern America. How did that happen? I would like to take a series of segments to talk through how something like this was even possible and what aspects of liberal messaging should perhaps shift in order to make a better app…

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jml hh sgmnt: rap beef or smear campaign? 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

In the 67th annual Grammys kendrick Lamar swept the night with his moderately popular song they not like us. As he received his reward the portion of the song accusing drake of being child predator was playing with many in the crowd singing along. Drake's rap beefs have throughout his career been more akin to a smear campaign against his character …

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A tuna fish sandwich can beat the democratic party at this point 1:17:52

1y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

The 2024 Election was clearly one of the most shocking and revealing elections in American history. One of the most unelectable candidates in American history was was reelected for the second time in three term attempts. Over the past four years President Trump has spear headed an insurrection, been criminally charged with multiple felonies, and co…

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Considering Palestine since the DNC won't (ft. Nikki Thompson Brown) 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

As we are coming to the conclusion of the 2024 election cycle there is extreme optimism around the rejuvenated Democratic Party ticket there is still a cloud looming over this election. As we approach the anniversary October 7th we are reminded of the evil and genocidal response to that national tragedy. As the DNC continues to neglect this issue a…

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Assessing the black electorate 1:05:09

1+ y ago1:05:09

1:05:09

As we approach the 2024 general election we are on the precipice of the second black presidency of America's history. Kamala electrified this presidential run with her entry into the election. This has led to a plethora of controversial conversations about her race and identity. The usual suspects of former president Trump and his vice presidential…

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Mr Morale & the Canadian 2:21:55

1+ y ago2:21:55

2:21:55

The Drake vs Kendrick beef has not only intrigued and engaged the entire hip hop community but has become a pop cultural for the ages. Potentially the biggest exhibition in the history of the genre has done everything from garner cheers to induce eye rolls. It also demanded a bevy of cultural conversation around race, sexual impropriety, domestic a…

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jstmlck #5 can minorities be racist 24:27

1+ y ago24:27

24:27

Racism has been a long standing issue in the American context. Healthy but at times trite solutions have been given to create common language that can be used and understood by the masses. Racism equals prejudice plus power has been a main stay definition for many activist and advocates for justice on the lay level. In this episode I attempt to use…

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jstmlck #4 does the Bible have an anti urban bias 21:44

2y ago21:44

21:44

A myth of fascism is that cities are the epicenter of depravity and a social contagion that rural areas are trying to hold off in order to save our country. This becomes very prevalent in a world where many right wing pundits and even politicians have embraced ideas of fascism. With many citing their apprehensive views towards cities with the Bible…

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jstmlck #3 bastardized border politics 15:42

2y ago15:42

15:42

The U.S. supreme court recently voted that Texas can not block federal border agents from cutting their new razor wiring along the Texas border. Texas has since defied the court ruling and with backing from the vast majority of the GOP this situation seems like a mixture of a political stunt and a volatile situation. Here is Josh's brief response t…

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The Big 1-0-0! A Reunion Years in the Making! 1:34:08

2y ago1:34:08

1:34:08

This is it Culties! Episode 100! Rachael, Vickee, Allan and Shawn come together to give you updates on some of the cults we covered. We also reflect on favorite episodes, leaders who stuck out to us, and some behind the scenes stuff. A reunion worthy of the end of our little jaunt into the world of cults!…

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OneTaste and the Art of Oming 1:07:41

2y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This week Rachael, Shawn and Allan look into OneTaste. The San Francisco born group, run by Nicole Daedone, that focused on human connection through orgasm. Sounds pretty good until the sex gets exploited. You won't believe where this one goes!

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New Testament Christian Churches of America, Phew, That's a Mouthful 53:06

2y ago53:06

53:06

On today's episode, the Scooby Gang delves into the history of the New Testament Christian Churches of America. We've said it before and we'll say it again, there is a thin line between cult and religion! In this case, has Rodger Wilson Davis crossed that line?

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Satine Phoenix and Jamison Stone: Scourge of the Dungeons and Dragons Community 49:47

2y ago49:47

49:47

This week Shawn and Allan study up on Satine Phoenix and Jamison Stone. A married couple who took advantage of the Dungeons and Dragons community. We discuss their cult like actions and put them to the test to see if we qualify them as a cult or not.

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We Don't Need Food! For We Are Breatharians! 48:52

2y ago48:52

48:52

This week, Allan and Shawn dissect the Breatharians. A group who believes we can attain a higher form of being without food or water. The sun is our source of energy. Come listen as we tell this strange tale.

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Screw the Arrows, This Quiver is Full of Children! 1:01:25

2y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Shawn and Rachael are joined by Friend of the Pod Jesse from A Real Bodice Ripper! We discuss the group Quiver Full. This is the one that Shawn promised half a season ago. This is the group the Doctor from "Our Father" was a part of. Very interesting.

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Jenova's Toxic Final Fantasy VII Family 1:18:57

2y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

The Playstation game that turned a while generation onto Otherkin, Japanese culture, and RPGs...oh yeah, and a Cult! This one is cray culties. We get a firsthand look at how a fandom can turn toxic, over and over again. This girl just loves to take advantage of people!

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Andrew Tate and His Army of Tater Tots 56:26

2y ago56:26

56:26

Rachael, Shawn and Allan look into the controversial life of Andrew Tate. Kickboxer turned scammer turned possible cult leader. He has run self proclaimed scams that his followers don't seem to mind him calling scams. This controversial figure has also popped up in not the greatest light online...

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Walt Disney: The Man, The Myth, The Cult Leader? 1:10:47

2y ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Celebrating the 100th of Disney Studios, we decided to do something different on this episode. Allan and Shawn discuss Disney and the cult-like following it inspires in it's fans (including us). Could Disney cross the line into a cult? We go through our tenants one by one and discuss the aspects of a cult that Disney may show.…

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Gwen Shamblin Ain't Shamblin' Around, But is She Healthy? 1:01:55

2y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

This week Allan and Shawn bring in Adil and Vicki to discuss Gwen Shamblin and her controversial Remnant Fellowship Church. Gwen equated skinniness to Godliness which caused quite a few issues. Do we consider this one a cult? And if you don't already know, wait til you see how it ends...

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Bonus: The Case of the OG Baddie…The Millerites 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

In Season 1 Vicki and Shawn found that many of the cults were inspired by the Millerites. In this Bonus Episode, we delve into this old school cult to see how they inspired others.

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John Frum… America? Broom? Soldier? 46:29

2y ago46:29

46:29

Rachael, Allan and Shawn look into the strange tale of John Frum. The legend of an American Soldier promising a better life. This one is interesting because it gives us the birth of a Creation Story on a small scale. Oh, and this is so not the one Shawn promised last week.... cuz he dumb.

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Suffism Reoriented, It's Like Suffism, but Reoriented 53:32

2y ago53:32

53:32

This week we take a look at Sufism Reoriented. It's like Sufism, but reoriented and with a lot less Allah. This group is best known for being heavily financially supported by the owner of Cheesecake Factory. As well as building an ugly ass building in the middle of a small town.

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Murdercide in the Order of the Solar Temple 55:45

2y ago55:45

55:45

This week Shawn, Allan and Rachael explore the dark Order of the Solar Temple. This group is known for the mass murder suicide that took place. We explore the sordid lives of Luc Jouret and Joseph Di Mambro and the circumstances that may have led to the unaliving.

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Hugh Hefner: Playboy Philanthropist Cult Leader? 46:13

2y ago46:13

46:13

This week the Scooby Gang investigates Hugh Hefner and the treatment he showed towards the girls in his mansion. You would be surprised at how unfabulous the lives of the Playboy bunnies were in their house. Come listen in to see how culty we feel the Playboy Mansion was...

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Ex-Member Helen Zuman Spills the T on Zendik Farms! 1:19:28

2y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

This week we give a quick history on Zendik Farms before interviewing the remarkable Helen Zuman on her experience living on the farm. Straight from the Life Coach's mouth we give you an interview around her book Mating in Captivity. This is one you definitely don't want to miss!

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Something Something Trigger Warning Something Colonia Dignidad 53:41

2y ago53:41

53:41

The Scooby Gang take a look at Colonia Dignidad and its owner Paul Schafer. This episode comes with a lot of Trigger Warnings, but you won't believe what this guy got away with and for how long!

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Submitted for Your Approval...The Mystery of Mount Shasta 55:03

2y ago55:03

55:03

Rachael, Allan and Shawn have special guest Natasha on the show to talk about the Mysteries of Mount Shasta. We delve into the Legends of this glorious mountain and talk about how they relate to cults. Such a fun episode!

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Oh You’ve Only Read Through the New Testament? How About the Church of the Last Testament? 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

This week we talk about Vissarion and his Church of the Last Testament. This is a group who has been flying under the radar for years, and you won't believe what they've been up to! It's actually pretty similar to the movie Midsomar actually lol. Come join us on our tale of this Russian commune and see if we consider it a cult or not?…

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To Buddha or Not to Buddha, Sokka Gakkai 52:09

2y ago52:09

52:09

This week the Scooby Gang takes on Sokka Gakkai. A Japanese group who call themselves Buddhists. But how do their practices stack up to Buddhism? What do other Buddhist think about them? Come find out if we label them a cult or not!

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Teal Swan: A Spiritual Influencer that May Be to Die For 56:44

2y ago56:44

56:44

The Scooby Gang look into the controversial practices of Teal Swan herself. She has become somewhat of a hero to the depressed or suicidal, but is it in a healthy way? We look into her practices and her early life that may have inspired those practices...

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Bonus Episode: Gadgetology 28:30

2y ago28:30

28:30

From the annals of Patreon we give you this so fun episode about the Gadgetology group. Just in time for the Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers movie on Disney+. To this day I'm still not sure if this is a group who actually believes this, or if they just use it as an excuse to hang out. Either way, I'm here for it!…

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Confessions of an Ex-Cult Member 50:39

2y ago50:39

50:39

We release another patreon episode where Shawn and Victoria interview Ozzy. Someone who wasn't just in one, but two cults! This was such an interesting conversation to see how someone can get wrapped up in a cult without even realizing it.

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Hellfire Club... Fact, Fiction, or Both? 49:03

2y ago49:03

49:03

Rachael and Shawn dig through the annals of time to bring you this exclusive Patreon episode. From behind the paywall comes this episode where fact and fiction blur!

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Larry Ray and His 19 days of Being a Marine 1:13:51

2y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Shawn, Rachael and Allan bring on Special Guests Vicki and Adil to talk about this strange case. A dad comes and lives with his daughter in a dorm. Then things go south quick when he enslaves her friends.

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Livin that Game of Thrones Life on a Flat Earth 1:19:08

2y ago1:19:08

1:19:08

The Scooby Gang digs into the mystery of the Flat Earth beliefs. Should this be considered a cult? Is there credibility to the Flat Earth claim, we look at both these questions and more in this episode.

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Angel’s Landing, But Maybe Without the Angels? 1:14:24

2y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Lou Castro, if that is his real name (spoiler alert its not) is a pretty terrible guy. Every 2.5 years someone from his group ends up dead, coincidence? Should people be following this self righteous man who says he's a 1000 year old angel?

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Let’s Get Rael About Raelism 1:18:29

2y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

The Scooby Gang tell the tale of Rael and his followers. This group can teach you how to transmit your code to the Elohim in order to clone you to an eternal life. Such an interesting blend of beliefs.

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Super Happy Fun America, Only... It’s Opposite Day 1:05:26

2y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

The Scooby Crew look into this Right Wing group that originated The Straight Pride Parade. We talk about their origins, their events and delve deep into some politics.

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What’s Aleph This Talk About Aum Shinrikyo 51:41

2y ago51:41

51:41

Rachael, Allan and Shawn look into the grisly tale of a Japanese extremist group. We see a well meaning group quickly turn into one of death, disappearances and destruction. And can the guy levitate or not?

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A Mark, A Mission, A Drug Cartel, A Deadly Group Called Palo Mayombe 55:22

2y ago55:22

55:22

Rachael, Allan and Shawn look into the religion of Palo. But we dig a lil deeper and get into the deadly group that spun off of Palo. This one has a lot, a drug cartel, some murders, and a twist ending! And you get to learn what an nganga is.

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Look How Helpful They’re Being, What an Odd Fellow 57:20

2y ago57:20

57:20

The Scooby Gang look into the ancient order of the Odd Fellows. What a strange group of people. Wait until you hear about the skeletons in their closets. Oh wait, and the goat! You have to hear about the goat!

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A Murder Mystery Holiday 28:42

2y ago28:42

28:42

MagicHavok Productions has gotten together with some friend podcasts and presents this Murder Mystery Holiday. Take a listen. Can you solve the mystery? Have you heard about all the podcasts who were involved? Have a Happy Holiday and we hope you enjoy the show!

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Does The Process Church Rhyme with Son of Sam? 1:01:35

2y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Rachael, Shawn and Allan dig into the Process Church. According to Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on Netlfix, this group may have been involved. We discuss possible links between the Process Church and Satanism and why the rumors may have started in the first place...

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Golden Dawn III: In the Wake of the Beast 38:53

2y ago38:53

38:53

Rachael, Allan and Shawn complete their journey in unraveling the organization known as Golden Dawn. In this episode we look at what has become of the organization after Aleister Crowley's death.

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Sherry Shriner and Her Adventures in Reptilianing 43:23

2y ago43:23

43:23

The Scoobs look into the tale of Sherry Shriner who started an online group in 2001 chronicling Reptilians among us. Wait until you hear her groundbreaking evidence! How can we not believe in Reptilians at this point... (he says sarcastically)

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