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.

An interview show about people who grew up in cults and how they adjusted to mainstream society after they left.

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to prot ...

Tom and Morgan are two mates who love talking nonsense about pop culture, while also enjoying a beer. We've taken our drunken ramblings from the pub to the studio to teach each other about all kinds of films, TV shows, video games and more. From '80s cartoons to '90s kids shows, action film franchises to cult games, we'll chat about anything remotely geek-related, often with plenty of confusion, bickering and fond nostalgia. Follow us @twogeekscast on socials.

Welcome to Fright Night Flicks! Join identical Fright Night twins as they dive deep into the spine-chilling world of horror movies. Laugh along with their hilarious banter and get spooked as they dissect the scares, twists, and turns of your favorite fright flicks. Whether you're a horror aficionado or a scaredy-cat, these twins will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat with their unique insights and sibling rivalry. Get ready for double the fun and double the fright in every ep ...

Once in a generation, a voice emerges that captures the essence of the time. The Reel Film Chronicles is not that voice. This is just a couple of guys who love movies and enjoy discussing them from time to time. Join us for an ongoing dialogue about movies: new and old, blockbuster and indie, contemporary and classic, popular and cult, the well known and the (practically) unheard of, we tackle them all. So put your feet up, relax, and get your popcorn ready as Reel Film Chronicles shares our ...

Burden of Proof is a True Crime Podcast run by two paralegals, who happen to be generations apart! Elysia (Gen X) and Savannah (Gen Z) met at their law firm, and discovered a lifelong bond and mutual love for true crime. Come with them as they tell each other a new case each week, and use their paralegal experience to breakdown the legalities of what happens when the criminals get caught!

A podcast co-hosted by Ryley & Willow DECONSTRUCTING JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Ryley (He/Him), is an ex- Jehovah’s Witness who grew up in “The Truth” from 1997 to 2016. With humor and a touch of strife, he breaks down the doomsday cult he was born into from his 3rd generation perspective to his best friend Willow (She/Her). Explaining the history, structure, culture, and its abundance of issues within the closed organization while finally untangling himself of the religious trauma fearing the grea ...

This is the ChampagneComedy.com podcast, and heading our channel tonight... From 1992 to 1993, the ABC broadcast 40 episodes of The Late Show, consisting of Melbourne Revue graduates who got their first taste on TV as The D-Generation. Originally a low-rating comedy show that was live across Australia full of cheap jokes, cheap props and bad acting, the show gained a cult following and inspired many comedians and performers to help where they got to today. Also the fans. Definitely the fans. ...

A movie discussion podcast about rediscovering the awesome films of the 1980s and ‘90s

"A man with an experience is 100 miles ahead of a man with only knowledge". We are exploring the ideas of far right groups and religious organizations, to get a firsthand look from the perspective of two Texas atheists.

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/blessed-child2/subscribe Welcome to blessed child! This is a place where second generation adults of the Moonie cult tell their stories and share our journeys of healing from a lifetime of coercive control under the multi-national, multi-billion-dollar criminal enterprise, the Moon family.

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Brokenness leads to healing. I am part of the 2nd generation of the Way International. A Christian cult that I grew up in, or at least the remnants of. I left everything behind and found a messy, dangerous world filled with beautiful new friends and my own reckoning with the pains of the past. This was a year of my life that took me two and a half years to document and process. Through the help of celebrate recovery and pure desires ministry I’ve finally seen my own brokenness and how much m ...

Listen to how real life conversations sound between a Projector, Generator, Manifesting Generator, and Manifestor, when each person is fluent in Human Design. The Each Other Podcast lets you eavesdrop on the depth of conversation, connection and emotion that happens between people who let Human Design flavour their language and relationships. Featuring: Ego Manifestor, Vaness Henry; Emotional Projector, Aycee Brown; Sacral Generator, Rachel Lieberman; Sacral Manifesting Generator, Jasmine Kenna.

Professional musician Zen Perry chats with artists from around the world about their lives and their crafts. Occasionally classy, always in-depth. Does anyone actually read this?

Healing X Outreach radio is an apologetics countercult based podcast ministry! We interview scholars, former cultists, and host moderated timed debates on important theological issues striking the Christian church today! We are listener supported radio! We are a ministry affiliate of EMNR (Evangelical Ministries to New Religions find out more at www.emnr.org

Two Mikes With Two Mics is a podcast that involves Two Mikes digging deep into the Word of God and applying it to the current culture! We go over various topics pertaining to Christianity, current culture, everyday life, and much more. Listen to gain some knowledge nuggets about Christ!

We're two twenty-something girls who talk too much about work, feminism and news and committed to smashing stereotypes. Join us for our musings about our lives as first generation asian ladies who haven't quite appeased our traditional grandparents as we navigate the world of law, current affairs and other big topics.

Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks… and just might shape your life and career.

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Austin Zaback is a Serial Real Estate Entrepreneur who interviews world-renowned guests in their respective industries and life calling. With Austin Zaback's featured guests, you will hear from high achievers in every aspect of life and business. Every guest will leave you inspired, motivated, more knowledgeable and will hopefully drive you to pursue your passions and live up to your full potential!

Hey Everyone Welcome to Smash Trivia I'm your host Smash Trivia John. In The Gamma Analysis I'm gonna review everything Hulk, all the Movies, TV Shows, etc. Hope you enjoy Smash Trivia Presents: The Gamma Analysis!

2 Ex Soldiers and 1 Gen-Z WARNING - Dark Humour We drink, we discuss all the important stuff🤪 and we laugh. Take life easy Pour a Jack Daniel's 🥃 Plug your headphones in and forget about the world around you. Your about to enter the world of: 🔸️The Brum Plugs🔸️ The views and opinions on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Podcasters. Remember.....It's just for fun 😁

This podcast is hosted by two first generation American born Millennial therapists who are equally true crime, forensic psychology and macabre obsessed. This podcast explores deep into the intricate web of society, human behavior, and the systems that shape the world around us. In each episode, we'll navigate through the layers of stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface because by decoding the complex narratives that intertwine crime and culture, we can better understand the for ...

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Once regarded as a cult book in the 1960s by the Flower Power generation, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse remains even today a simple and fresh tale of a man's spiritual quest. Penned by a deeply spiritual German author, Siddhartha explores multiple themes of enlightenment, thinking beyond set rules, love and humanity. Siddhartha is a young contemporary of the spiritual master Gautam Buddha who lived in India at some time during the 4th century BC. The story has striking parallels to Buddha's own ...

Here comes a podcast for “THE WORLD OF TOMORROW!” (but really, it’s like 20 years ago…) Jinkx Monsoon and her long-time comedy partner Nick Sahoyah will take you episode by episode through one of the best-written adult animation shows of our generation: Futurama. With incredible celebrity guests, (many of whom have never seen Futurama before) Jinkx and Nick will give you the in-depth and out-of-this-world analysis you never knew you needed. Starting at its humble beginnings as a fledgling ca ...

Long-form discussions and lowbrow humor on topics that would be unbelievable if they weren't true.

A diverse group of gamer dudes repping the Pacific Northwest sharing our thoughts, reviews, experiences and achievements in gaming.

Life is like a pair of high heels—beautiful, painful and sometimes, downright dangerous. LOUD! Host Natalia Vargas discusses all of life’s trials and tribulations, from dating to making it big. Natalia interviews business owners, artists, and influencers, to show that we are all in this together. Unapologetic, candid and sharp-witted, this podcast is curated especially for even the shortest of attention spans. LOUD! will help you navigate through the modern world, forwards and backwards (in ...

In the Holistic Trauma Healing podcast, I share the profound path to healing trauma that allows us to move out of the role of victim and into the role of conscious and empowered creator of our best possible reality through mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and ancestral trauma healing. Learn how trauma affects every part of your existence and how to weave a new web of life that isn't ruled by the past. The HTH podcast empowers you to heal trauma in the same way it has affected you -- a ...

New podcastListen to heartfelt and heart wrenching stories of real people from the early days of the 3HO Kundalini Yoga Community, those born into it, and those converted or influenced by the ”Teachings” in the last 50 years of ”light-washing” the truth. These are the stories you haven’t heard. The untold truths and abuses that have infused into the consciousness of the Healthy, Happy and Holy Community of KundaliniYoga globally. weblog

Dumb Nerds is a podcast hosted by comedian, Cassi Jerkins. Each week Cassi has a different funny guest on to talk about a smart topic they’re both too dumb for. The guest has the honor of picking a topic she or he is passionate about but is clearly no expert in. Topics range from Greek Mythology, Body Farms, How to Buy a House and so much more! Come learn with Cassi and friends! Or at the very least, laugh at how dumb these nerds are!