Comedian Tony Basnett guides Wrestler Tony Wright and the listener, each week, through stories of the fascinating and bizarre phenomenon that are Cults.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.s
Part two of our look into the corporate cult and things get a little too real for Tony Wright.Dictionary Corner watches in disgust as the two Tonys fly off script talking about everything from Ed Sheeran to Anime, Hamsters to Cress and the fun at work with a fire alarm.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
The boys are back in town!After a short break the two Tonys and Dictionary Corner are back with part one of Happy Science.Obviously we tried our best to stick to the script but got distracted talking about jobs, Scooby Doo, Basnett is dreadful at impressions...and a return that brought some of us too much joy.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
We return to our normal schedule with a group thats been renamed "Japanese Foot Reading Cult" Yeah, that gives you a BIG understanding of this week.Tony B has a cold which I think might have had an effect on how this went, the group (Suze is BACK) get sidetracked and sidetracked and sidetracked again!We discuss everything, supermarkets, Barry Manilow, Ian McKellen, World Leaders and Tony W makes an over the top bold claim.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
Final Episode of John Frum week before we return to our weekly episodes.CONTENT WARNING:Child abuse, murder, sexual assault.If you want one of the lighter cults go back and listen to Chen Tao or Gadgetology!This is not the way we thought this week would end. todays episode is heavy.Still no Suze and both Tonys try there best!Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
John Frum week day 4!We head back in time and back across the pond to look at The Freedomites and the utterly absurd way of dealing with things.More true crime than most groups we cover?More of the Tonys getting distracted whilst Dictionary corner is away. Sure, they discuss the cult but with sidetracks of Ru Paul, getting old, TikTok and Disney.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Support the show
John Frum week continues with a horrific group from the north east of England.In no way a nice story but does it stop the two Tonys getting distracted whilst Dictionary Corner is away?Obviously not, from Recess to Ben Shepard with some Social Media lessons for Tony B on the way.CONTENT WARNING SEXUAL ASSAULTLike what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
Day two of John Frum Day specials and we are looking into Russias Gadgetology.I don't even know where to start with this grou that formed online. Expect nothing like we've covered before.Do we still get distracted? Yes. We cover, banging TV theme tunes, fit cartoon characters and Inspector gadget (these are different discussions).Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
Yes! It's John Frum Week and we are releasing 5 shorter episodes, one a day this week.The Tonys and Dictionary corner start with one of the silliest episodes we have recorded in a long time.Some sidetracks with literature, playing shag marry kill, wrestling and Andy Kauffman.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
Brand new episode and so much happens we barely have time to get *too* distracted.This episode has EVERYTHINGName changesLocation ChangesMusicAndrew WKSaved By The BellPinguLike what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the showSupport the show
A properly long episode but 0 content warnings this week!We are back covering Rajneesh and his movement from india to america then...to wherever possible.Dictionary Corner is worked hard this week and the two Tonys get lost and sidetracked chatting about everything from Yoga, Shaggy, Jeremy Kyle, piers Morgan, y'know standard usual stuff. Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode is the final part of Dictionary Corners January of Terror.The Yahweh Cult of Nebraska story may have some of the most disturbing facts so far.To try and lighten the mood the two Tonys get sidetracked by Pot Noodles, Blue, N Sync, Harry Potter and a nice day out at the market.We've been promised a nicer cult next week.CONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault,child abuse, sexual abuse of animals and descriptions of graphic abuseLike what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode and we are back looking at one of the worst people we've looked into; Roch Thériault and his cult: Ant Hill Kids.This is the final part!Obviously it's still the two Tonys so they quickly get sidetracked by everything from Aretha Franklin, The History of Rock and Roll to injuries and police officers.Dictionary corner teaches us how to use... Household goodContent warning: Sexual assault,child abuse and descriptions of graphic abuse.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode and we start 2023 with one of the most hidious leaders Roch Thériault and his cult: Ant Hill Kids.Dictionary Corner finally has a mic and is actually used for factsObviously it's still the two Tonys so they quickly get sidetracked by everything from The Sims, Moses and the Old Testement, Shaggy and frat houses.Content warning: Sexual assault,child abuse and descriptions of graphic abuse.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode the two Tonys are left without Suze and are looking at the australian group Divine Truth and their leader/Jesus in a past life AJ Miller.With side quests about Craig David, Michael Jackson and more.The link we watched 30 seconds of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji2kolp_mFs&t=224s&ab_channel=DivineTruth*Warning, that clip is longer than this entire episode* Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodOUR LIVE SHOW IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON. Go check it out, we are super proud of being able to do it.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode we take a slightly different look into thingsas we take a look at Cargo Cults, where they operate and what goes on.We get a little distracted as always going on about the Royals and Paintballing.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodOUR LIVE SHOW IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON. Go check it out, we are super proud of being able to do it.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode and we return to the UK for a much nicer group (a Christmas treat from dictionary Corner) for the UFO nice group The Aetherius Society. Basnett may be sleep deprived and sick whilst Tony Wright is in pain from wrestling, so neither of them are sure any of this was real.They get side tracked quickly by Shark films, religious stories from school, cult film reviews and for some reason just being mean to Suze.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodOUR LIVE SHOW IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON. Go check it out, we are super proud of being able to do it.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode and we are looking at Colonia Dignidad a story that moves fast with so much going on.Dictionary Corner decided to start the christmas season with a truly horrifying group this week.Obviously it's still the two Tonys so they quickly get sidetracked by everything from David Letterman to the Royal Mail.Content warning: Sexual assault and child abuse.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodWe have extra episodes, a belting discord andour full length live show will be up exclusively on patreon very soon.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode and we finally delve into a UK cult.Joined by dictionary corner, the two Tonys are faced with a horrific story so get side tracked by computers, airports, penguins and anything to avoid talking about whats going on.Content warning: Sexual assault and child abuse.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodWe have extra episodes, a belting discord andour full length live show will be up exclusively on patreon very soon.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode looks at the insane story of this Texas based cultJoined by dictionary corner, the two Tonys delve into a story that contains Demons, magical sword fights, murder and so much more.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodWe have extra episodes, a belting discord andour full length live show will be up exclusively on patreon very soon.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode looks at Australias Universal Medicine and we take step closer to a law suit.Joined by dictionary corner, the two Tonys get sidetracked by everything from Dido, students and people being high,Content warning this episode contains mentions of sexual assault.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodOur full length live show will be up exclusively on Patreon very soonFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode looks at the Narco Satanists and Adolfo Constanzo and it's as wild as the name suggests. Joined by dictionary corner, the two Tonys get sidetracked by everything from Santa to Subway, Birthdays to James Brown.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodOur full length live show will be up exclusively on Patreon very soonFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
After an unexpected break we are back with a brand new episode, this one has a lot of travelling, snakes, and still no update on when the signs will be following.It also has a stupid amount of songs, Seinfeld, Billy the Kid and the most early 1900 american jobs we've ever heard. For those waiting for the live show thank you so much, it's still with our editor at the moment and will be with you ASAP.To follow Kerry and her new studio it's @kerrylouutattoo and the studio is @reverieinkmcrLike what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
The two Tonys are back! This week is we are going to back to the 1800s to early 1900s for the Holy Rollers in Oregon.What else do we discuss? Gru, Minions, 1990s Garage and more.New to what we do? We are a true crime podcast looking at cults, each week we look into a different group and try to have a laugh along the way.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
The two Tonys are back with dictionary corner! This week is "The most dangerous cult in france" Aumism. If you like a cult with statues, we've got you covered!We may get slightly sidetracked by bruce forsyth and new merch ideas. Probably not the best listen if you are a fan of yoga...Slight detour with the singing as in this episode we finally made it to hymns. New to what we do? We are a true crime podcast looking at cults, each week we look into a different group and try to have a laugh along the way.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
Part two! The final part of our look into The Order of the Solar Temple.The two Tonys try and stay on track and obviously discuss everything from Chesney Hawkes and Derren Brown to Art Attack.New to what we do? We are a true crime podcast looking at cults, each week we look into a different group and try to have a laugh along the way.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher. Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This weeks episode we are looking at the order of the solar temple a cult for the rich from europe. What side stories do the two Tonys go on? Well, Do you remember El Nombre? Randy Orton gets a mention, Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Kay and more. We have a patreon www.patreon.com/cultcomedypod your support would mean a lot.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
This week the two Tonys look at Strong City and Wayne Bent/ Michael Travesser and the cult based in New Mexico.From the marines to fighting with other pastors right through to modern day (whilst the two Tonys discuss Cowboy builders, certain comedians and bonfire night)We have a live show! September 28th at The Old Monkey Manchester tickets are on sale right now from skiddle.com/e/36149277Want to support us? Join our patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodEnjoy what we do? Share this episode, tell a friend or leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This weeks episode! Content warning, this one gets pretty dark at the end.Another week and the two Tonys are back with another cult, more songs, more nonsense and even the chuckle brothers get a mention this week.This is a cult based in Uganda and if you are playing the drinking game, book tomorrow off work. We have a live show! September 28th at The Old Monkey Manchester tickets are on sale right now from skiddle.com/e/36149277Enjoy what we do? Share this episode, tell a friend or leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This week the two Tonys look at Love has won and Amy Carlson. A Cult that utilised youtube and live streaming to grow.Along with the american cult, they also discuss everything from Adele, Byker Grove, aliens, wrestling and obviously a few songs for good measure.We have a live show! September 28th at The Old Monkey Manchester tickets are on sale right now from skiddle.com/e/36149277Our patreon if you would like to help support us is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodEnjoy what we do? Share this episode, tell a friend or leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This one starts heavy, content warnings for murder and sexual assault.It's still the two Tonys though so expect comedy, songs, parodies and everything else you've come to expect from them both.A one part true crime comedy podcast about Daniel Perez / Lou Castro and his group from insurance fraud to much worse.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
The final part of the series, we wrap up everything to do with Aum Shinrikyo.We find out Shokos final plan, from school bully to meeting the Dalai Lama and then going full cult leader, we start where we left off in part three.Less songs this week but just as much of the usual nonsense you've come to expect from the two Tonys.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Part 3 of our aum shinrokyo episodes, this one has some really horrible things in (trigger warnings for death and murder) it also has possibly the longest musical interlude of any episode to date. Japanese cult, true crime, the two Tonys doing football chants, what else did you expect?Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
We return to our Aum Shinrikyo story this week looking at his time with the Dalai Lama, his time delving into manga and magic and more of Shokos rituals.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Another episode of your new favourite true crime podcast. This week the two Tonys look into Aum Shinrikyo in Japan, a not to be missed part one.Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This may be the craziest cult story yet, everything you want and more from a true crime religious cult in america (not texas this time). Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show
The two Tonys return this week with a much lighter tale, Chen Tao. We follow the group that started if Taiwan, before having one of the strangest cult endings we've ever seen. Yes, we go to Texas again, yes theres parody songs and lots of laughs Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Part two of our look into the Branch Davidians and Waco as we finish looking at what happened at Mount Carmel.CONTENT WARNING, this is not the nicest end so just making sure you are aware.PATREON https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
One of the most famous cults and our first parter. A look into the history of Branch Davidians, Vernon Howell/David Koresh and the twists and turns along the way. Also it's still us two so expect nonsesnse chat and parody songs of everything..Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Tony Basnett and Tony wright return for week two, this week we look at Agressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps and owe Sophie Ellis Bexter an apology.Sign up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on twitter and instagram @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This week its a look behind the gates at Gloriavale and their founder Neville Cooper, one of the first episodes we ever recorded so it'll be nice to hear about the jokes on twitter!Sign up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodFollow us on twitter and instagram @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Episode one! Our first cult is Jimmy T Roberts The Brethren a nomadic cult that started in the 1970s.Follow us on twitter and instagram @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Brand new podcast all about cults, with comedian Tony Basnett and wrestler Tony Wright. A quick taste of everything to come, join us as we look into the world of cults, their leaders and what happens