Best Cult Or Just Weird Podcasts (2024)

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S6E20 - The Final Boss(es) 50:59

14h ago50:59

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others. -Nelson Mandela Last week was context... this week we get juicy. --- *Search Categories* Business; Society & Culture; Common Interest/Fandom --- *Topic S…

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Episode 323 - Explorers of Australia : Captain James Cook Jnr (1728-1779) Part 1 57:52

1d ago57:52

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In this series, we take on the truest form of gaslighting history to dive deep into the life and legacy of Captain James Cook, the legendary British explorer known for his voyages to the Pacific. While his adventures and discoveries have been celebrated for centuries, many myths and misconceptions about his life and actions persist. From his humble…

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Ep. 37 - Josef Fritzl 3:08:11

2d ago3:08:11

3:08:11

Come get weird with us as Dini finds a case that leaves Nichole clutching her pearls; the horrific case of Elizabeth Fritzl and her father, Josef Fritzl. If you’re sad your father left when you were 4 years old, no worries, Josef will make you forgive him. Also, hear about Nichole’s first days working at a funeral home as she dives into how the dea…

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Red Mercury: Snake Oil, Witchcraft and Nuclear Bomb All In One 48:04

5d ago48:04

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In the 1990s, Samuel T. Cohen, the father of the neutron bomb, became extremely vocal about the fact that the Soviets had discovered a new raw material that could potentially spell the end of organised society. Red mercury had hit the market. Apparently, when detonated in combination with conventional high explosives, it could create city-flattenin…

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S6E19 - The Final Boss(es) (Effective Altruism & Longtermism) 41:05

7d ago41:05

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. - Nelson Henderson We tackle the final three letters of the TESCREAL acronym, and fight about the future. --- *Search Categories* Business; Society & Culture; Common Interest/Fandom ---…

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Episode 322 - Explorers of Australia : The European Arrivals 49:41

8d ago49:41

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Explore the stories and legacies of the earlier European discoverers who ventured into unknown territories long before Captain Cook. In this episode, we'll discuss the misconceptions surrounding these pioneers, delving into their voyages, interactions with First Nations peoples, and the profound impacts they had on the New World. From their motivat…

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Astronomer/Cult Inspiration Hanns Hörbiger and his Cosmic World Ice Theory 40:51

12d ago40:51

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Born just outside Vienna, Austria in November 1860, Hanns Hörbiger was an engineer by trade. He invented a steel valve for a blast furnace blowing engine which changed the game for efficient steel production. He also played a key role in the design and construction of the Budapest subway, the third in the world at the time. He was obviously a cleve…

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S6E18 - The Resurrection (Cosmism) 50:50

14d ago50:50

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- We're not earthly beings any more... we're cosmic beings. - Eden Ahbez Two episodes in one to grapple with the origins of a cosmic concept, and its future among the stars. --- *Search Categories* Science / Pseudoscience --- *Topic Spoiler* Russian Cosmism and modern Cosmis…

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Episode 321 - The History of the AFL (1859-Present) Part 2 1:15:22

15d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

The history of the Australian Football League (AFL) is rich and multifaceted, beginning in the mid-19th century. Australian Rules Football was officially codified in Melbourne in 1859, with the establishment of the Melbourne Football Club. The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expande…

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Ep. 36 - Are We In a Simulation? 2:39:08

16d ago2:39:08

2:39:08

Come get weird with us while we explore the weird, awkward, mind bending, crazy that is simulation theory. Obviously. Maybe. We don’t know if we are real. Do you? Note: don’t sue us mister alien Elon. You’ll never get the money from us, we poor. Support the Show. Episodes drop every other Sunday. Hosts: Dini & Nichole. Music: Mark Opsahl. Social Me…

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The End Of The Human Race: What Will Kill Us At The Finish Line? 1:06:39

19d ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Humans love a good apocalypse. Give us a blockbuster about a virus that obliterates the population, an asteroid that wipes out the entire planet, or anything with aliens and we lap it up. But have you ever thought about what will actually kill us at the finish line? Sure, we’d like to think the zombie apocalypse will be the winner, but if we’re tal…

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S6E17 - The Immortalists' Conclusions (Church of Perpetual Life) 47:05

23d ago47:05

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- Time isn't the only thing the FDA is killing. - ACT UP slogan Chris & Kayla grapple with the intense nuance presented by the Church of Perpetual Life and the Life Extension Foundation. --- *Search Categories* Anthropological; Science / Pseudoscience; Common interest / Fand…

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Episode 320 - The History of the AFL (1859-Present) Part 1 50:24

22d ago50:24

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The history of the Australian Football League (AFL) is rich and multifaceted, beginning in the mid-19th century. Australian Rules Football was officially codified in Melbourne in 1859, with the establishment of the Melbourne Football Club. The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expande…

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Boiling Down Jordan Peterson's Lobster Logic 42:46

26d ago42:46

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What do humans and lobsters have in common? Apart from the fact that both have social hierarchies and serotonin, not all that much really. Last time we checked, we don’t live underwater or have tasty claws. But despite the differences, esteemed (and often controversial) Canadian psychologist and Harvard Professor, Jordan Peterson, has become rather…

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S6E16 - The Immortalists' Founder (Church of Perpetual Life) 36:28

30d ago36:28

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- How could I enjoy a yacht if I know we're all going to die and disappear? - Bill Faloon Chris & Kayla head back to Church to learn more about the man behind the curtain. --- *Search Categories* Anthropological; Science / Pseudoscience; Common interest / Fandom --- *Topic S…

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Episode 319 - The Poltergeist of Humpty Doo (1998) 1:00:47

29d ago1:00:47

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In 1998, a home in Humpty Doo, NT, became the site of intense paranormal activity. Objects flew through the air, gravel and shells rained from the ceiling, and Scrabble tiles spelled eerie messages. Priests, journalists, and police witnessed the chaos, which the residents linked to a deceased friend named 'Troy'. Despite multiple exorcism attempts,…

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Ep. 35 - Off The Rails v.4 2:06:13

1M ago2:06:13

2:06:13

Come get weird with us while we get drunk and connect lemon bars to religious confirmation. That’s right…it is Off The Rails v.4! Rest in peace Richard Simmons. Thanks for bringing us joy when we were little weirdos ♥️ Support the Show. Episodes drop every other Sunday. Hosts: Dini & Nichole. Music: Mark Opsahl. Social Media: Facebook Instagram Pod…

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Is the Laugh Track Truly Dead? 42:08

1M ago42:08

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No one likes being told what to do. As soon as we can choose for ourselves, humans thrive on the sense of agency to wear what we want, eat what we want, say what we want and do what we want. And that includes laughing. So why did so many television shows include a laugh track, telling us when to laugh at something? Was it an attempt to manipulate u…

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S6E15 - The Immortalists' Church (Church of Perpetual Life) 31:36

1M ago31:36

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- Aging and Death can be Optional...We Choose Life & Health. Chris & Kayla head to church to learn how the Creator wants us to live forever. --- *Search Categories* Anthropological; Science / Pseudoscience; Common interest / Fandom --- *Topic Spoiler* The Church of Perpetual…

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Episode 318 - The Pilbara Pastoral Workers Strike (1946-1949) Part 2 48:39

1M ago48:39

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In 1946, on the back of decades and generations of racist government and pastoralist policy 800 First Nations people walked off the stations they'd been assigned in the Pilbara Region, risking prosecution and assault by the law-keepers. Three years later, the strike broke, but only through underhanded tactics by the government and farmers put out b…

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Is Reality TV Just A Guilty Pleasure? 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

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Reality TV is a genre that has wormed its way into our screens, our culture, and—for many of us—our guilty pleasures. While some might dismiss these shows as frivolous entertainment (we’re using the term “entertainment” generously here), maybe there’s more to it than good old fashioned wife swapping, marrying strangers and surviving in the wild wit…

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S6E14 - The Future of Humanity: TESCREAL 1:22:14

1M ago1:22:14

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! ---By Cult or Just Weird

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Episode 317 - The Pilbara Pastoral Workers Strike (1946-1949) Part 1 47:02

2M ago47:02

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In 1946, on the back of decades and generations of racist government and pastoralist policy 800 First Nations people walked off the stations they'd been assigned in the Pilbara Region, risking prosecution and assault by the law-keepers. Three years later, the strike broke, but only through underhanded tactics by the government and farmers put out b…

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Ep. 34 - MMIP v.1 2:08:28

1M ago2:08:28

2:08:28

Come get weird with us as we share stories of our missing and murdered indigenous Minnesota/North Dakota sisters. In this episode, we honor: Kateri Mishow Alexis Ida Whitehawk-Ruiz Sheila St.Clair Savanna Lafontaine-Greywind Nevaeh Kingbird If you have any updates on these cases or corrections, please send us a message at www.girlsgoneweird.com or …

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Prison Mathematician Christopher Havens' Redemption Through Maths 49:11

2M ago49:11

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Christopher Havens was a smart kid. While it mightn’t have been the best move for his social status in the fourth grade, he was so keen on maths that he even tutored his classmates. Nerd alert! Maybe that’s why he eventually got caught up in the wrong crowd. He just wanted to fit in and be cool like everyone else. And of course, being cool meant sm…

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S6E13 - The Future of Humanity: TESCREAL 42:33

2M ago42:33

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- Making predictions is tough, especially about the future. -Niels Bohr Chris & Kayla put the L in TESCREAL. --- *Search Categories* Anthropological; Science / Pseudoscience; Common interest / Fandom; Internet Culture --- *Topic Spoiler* TESCREAL & interview with Dr. Émile P…

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Episode 316 - The Whom-batt 41:22

2M ago41:22

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When Americans talk about how dangerous our country is, especially with our snake, spider and drop bear populations, most Australians laugh. How could anyone who lives in the same space as a mountain lion, a grizzly bear and a coyote really think our animals are dangerous? What, you think the cuddly koala or the beefy wombat could kill you? It turn…

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Bagpipes, Weed, OR Puppets: What's Your Next Degree? 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Back in the old days, there were pretty slim pickings about what to do for a career. Basically, people just did what their father or mother did. Then, as education became more available to the masses, every parent’s dream was for their child to become a doctor, lawyer or accountant. Secure a respectable job and make the big bucks. But what if you d…

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S6E12 - The Future of Humanity: TESCREAL 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- AI will probably most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there'll be great companies. - Sam Altman Chris & Kayla talk about the future of humanity, in the long term. --- *Search Categories* Anthropological; Science / Pseudoscience; Common interest / …

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Episode 315 - The Twelve Tribes Cult 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

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The Twelve Tribes cult established its first community in Australia in the late 1990s. Known for its communal lifestyle and strict adherence to a unique interpretation of the Bible, the Twelve Tribes attracted followers seeking a close-knit, spiritual community. However, the group has faced significant controversy, including allegations of child la…

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Ep. 33 - Bad Dads 3:14:46

2M ago3:14:46

3:14:46

Come get weird with us, daddies, zaddies, dilfs, and gilfs as we celebrate Father’s Day! Feel like you had the best dad ever as we go through the cases of two terrible fathers: Steven Pladl and Dennis Rader AKA BTK. Support the Show. Episodes drop every other Sunday. Hosts: Dini & Nichole. Music: Mark Opsahl. Social Media: Facebook Instagram Podcas…

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Did Carrots Really Help Us Win World War 2? 38:33

2M ago38:33

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World War II pilots ate a bunch of carrots. Back then, people were well aware that vitamin A was critical for healthy eyesight and that carrots were a good source of beta-carotene. So in 1940, versions of high-carotene strains of carrots were being tested on pilots to reduce night blindness. This was pretty important at the time because during the …

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