Podcasts about cults

Joseph Laycock is the author ofThe Penguin Book of Cults, and for this episode we discuss how our culture thinks of and reacts to what we oftentimes incorrectly identify as cults. His book delves into many lesser known examples of new religious movements from the 18th century into the early 20th century, groups made up of vampires, hollow earthers, and dangerous yogis, all of which we will be discussing today. Joe will help us better understand what a cult is and what a cult isn't, and whether this label is helpful in a modern political context. Get a copy of Joe's book ⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support our show and get early ad-free episodes and bonus content Or subscribe to American Hysteria on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get some of our new merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americanhysteria.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, all profits go to The Sameer Project, a Palestinian-led mutual aid group who are on the ground in Gaza delivering food and supplies to displaced families. Leave us a message on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urban Legends Hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer and Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miranda Zickler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Associate Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riley Swedelius-Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Additional editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kaylee Jasperson⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research on psychedelics has shown that one of the most profound effects of the experience is how it places people in a more vulnerable, highly susceptible state. Along with creating time dilations, this powerful period is also capable of establishing new thought patterns surrounding trauma or addictions. For those who aim to support healing, this moment offers tremendous opportunities to empower individuals and help them reset temporarily or for good. Yet it's that same openness that can be exploited by individuals attempting to manipulate, control, or indoctrinate.   This tension prompted my guest Erica Siegal, a licensed clinical social worker who facilitates psychedelic sessions, to ask, “How do we as facilitators of psychedelic experiences, not create undue influence…?” Erica enrolled in my clinicians' course, a nd we subsequently crossed paths at a Harvard‑hosted psychedelic‑assisted psychotherapy program where I was a speaker. I am honored to have her as a guest on this episode of Cults, Culture & Coercion.   Erica is the founder of NEST Harm Reduction, “an organization focused on psychotherapy, psychedelic-adjacent care, drug education, and consultation for communities and organizations working in high-influence environments.” She has worked for over 15 years in the realm of psychedelic research, behavioral health, community gatherings, and spiritual care settings. She aims to help individuals and organizations reduce harm while preserving autonomy and dignity. Join us for this illuminating interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Daniella Mestyanek Young discusses her experiences growing up in a cult and her transition to military life. She explores the dynamics of cults, their recruitment tactics, and their impact on individuals and society. Daniella also reflects on the parallels between cult behavior and current political climates in America, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and understanding these patterns to protect oneself from manipulation.00:00 Introduction to Daniella Mesteneck Young02:58 Understanding Cult Dynamics05:55 Breaking Free from Cult Life08:57 Transitioning to Military Life12:02 Defining Cults and Their Impact15:00 Cults in American Politics17:53 The Spectrum of Cults and Gangs21:02 Recruitment Tactics of Cults24:11 Reflections on Authoritarian Control26:57 Conclusion and Future InsightsGuest Information Daniella Mestyanek Young Website: https://knittingcultlady.com/Get "Uncultured"Get "The Culting of America"We may earn an Amazon commission if you make a purchaseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnittingCultLadyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/daniella.claire/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellamyoung_/?hl=enTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@knitting.cult.lady Subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify Leave a review and let us know your favorite childhood songs! Follow us on TikTok Instagram, and Blue Sky.

It's time for another Spooky Sleepover on Killers, Cults & Queens.This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on tour exhaustion, extreme weather, and sleepless nights caused by Storm Chandra — before venturing into the paranormal.Cheryl recounts her first-ever ghostly encounter during a visit to a reportedly haunted theatre in Scotland, where an unexplained physical touch left both her and a castmate shaken. Meanwhile, Nikki spirals into a chilling rabbit hole about Chernobyl's nuclear wolves — and how radiation may have altered wildlife in the exclusion zone.From haunted theatres and storm chaos to radioactive wildlife and future episode teases, this Spooky Sleepover has it all.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

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15% off Soul Syrup: go to https://www.soulsyrup.com.au and use code REDTHREAD Get a 7 day free trial to ad free, early access to Red Thread: https://www.official.men Welcome to The Red Thread, a podcast series where two friends (Jordan and Jackson) investigate the peculiar space just beyond reality. Cryptids, Conspiracies, Cults and more are on the investigation board and nothing is off limits. What will they discover? There's only one way to find out... --- Check out FriendlyJordies: https://www.youtube.com/@friendlyjordies Check out Jordan Shanks: https://www.youtube.com/@jordanshanksselfhelp Check out Jordan on tour in Australia: https://www.friendlyjordies.com/ Support the show, leave a rating and remember to subscribe: Listen on Audio ➡️ https://linktr.ee/redthreadshow Listen to other Our Other Shows ➡️ https://linktr.ee/theofficialnetwork Support us on Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/theofficialpodcast This is Episode #100, where we discuss the strange case of Christopher Case. Originally recorded 26/01/26. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wxrEI_6oH7_3Hx18TnwGx8vIj5cIVeI2kms8YQRuqJo/edit?usp=sharing Hosts: Jackson - https://www.twitter.com/zealotonpc Jordan - https://www.twitter.com/friendlyjordies Writer/Producer: Jackson Clarke Music/Editing by: https://linktr.ee/zayaLT Thumbnail: https://bento.me/elvan Designer: http://www.jr-design-co.com/ Produced under The Official Podcast Network Contact (business only): jackson@theofficialnetwork.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're one of Chris Stuckmann's 2 million + YouTube subscribers, you've known about his debut feature, the horror film Shelby Oaks, for years -- long before the movie was bought and distrubuted by NEON, maybe even before he started the record-breaking Kickstarter campaign that funded the film. But you might not know all that much about the world Chris grew up in -- and left behind, in part because of his deep love of cinema. It's a world rarely depicted in film: the world of the Jehovah's Witnesss. And that's the setting of the movie he chose for this episode: 2022's You Can Live Forever, a queer, teen romance out of Canada.Then Jordan has one quick thing about another horror film, this time one that just screened at Sundance: Undertone. Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

Ellen Huet (Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult) is a journalist, startup founder, and author. Ellen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss must-haves versus most-haves in terms of cult sexuality requirements, her hot tips for avoiding cults that are too extractive, and her dealings with Silicon Valley and venture capitalists. Ellen and Dax talk about when she began covering orgasmic meditation startup OneTaste, the OM course to cult pipeline, and the intricacies and systems of manipulation concocted by OneTaste's leader. Ellen explains unpacking potential power dynamics of sexual abuse, how much status games weigh into human behavior, and why she believes there's no one invulnerable to indoctrination.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join your horror hosts as they dance to the number of the beast. Connect with the Broads⁠⁠Connect with Bhavna⁠⁠Connect with JamieChapters00:00 Introd01:45 Comparing the Sequels03:22 Visual and Thematic Elements05:05 Audience Engagement and Originality06:50 Comparisons to Other Works08:43 Diving into Spoilers09:25 Character Analysis: The Jimmies12:11 Cults and Charisma14:46 The Role of Myth and Memory20:04 The Jimmies' System and Dynamics23:20 Wigs 25:53 "Charity " 31:30 The Cost of Existence in a Violent Society32:59 The Role of Symbols and Belief Systems36:31 The Aesthetics of Clothing and Identity41:12 Bromance and Redemption in the Apocalypse46:37 The Spiritual Significance of the Moon48:26 Character Development and Personal Growth51:19 Consent and Survival in a Dystopian World53:11 The Power of Music in Film56:42 Emotional Resonance and Identity58:01 The Final Scenes and Their ImpactKeywordsBone Temple, horror film, female empowerment, cult dynamics, media literacy, cinematic analysis, representation, violence, symbolism, apocalyptic themes, belief, survival, aesthetics, character dynamics, music, identity, consent, emotional resonance, film analysis, apocalypse

Messiahs, madness, and mass delusion! This special greatest hits episode of History's Greatest Idiots explores three cult leaders who proved that charisma and megalomania make the perfect recipe for disaster.First up: David Koresh, the guitar-playing prophet who transformed a quiet religious community into the Branch Davidians, stockpiling weapons in Waco, Texas whilst claiming divine authority and multiple wives, culminating in a 51-day FBI siege that ended in tragedy.Then we meet Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (later known as Osho), the Indian guru whose followers built a utopian city in rural Oregon, complete with a fleet of Rolls-Royces, free love philosophy, and a bioterror attack that poisoned 751 Americans with salmonella in the largest such attack in US history.Finally, Claude Vorilhon rounds out our line-up: the French race car driver turned prophet who claims aliens created humanity, renamed himself Rael, and built the Raelian Movement around messages from extraterrestrials, cloning controversies, and a surprisingly large international following.From compound sieges to bioterrorism to UFO religions, these self-proclaimed messiahs prove that absolute conviction plus zero self-awareness equals catastrophic consequences.Join Lev and Derek as they count down the greatest hits of history's most spectacularly deluded cult leaders.Perfect for true crime fans, cult history enthusiasts, and anyone who's ever wondered how charismatic narcissists convince thousands to follow them into absolute chaos.⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Animation: Daniel Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wilson_the_wilson/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Andrew Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrews_electric_sheep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

EP614Conspiracy, cults, and canceled “truth tellers”. Michael Decon sits down with maverick artist and “Art Gonzo journalist” Victor Hugo Vaca Jr. to unpack beefs, death threats, and the circus of alternative media.From alleged controlled‑op psy‑ops and Q‑era grifters, to shadowbanned platforms, gay‑stripper‑turned‑Jesus‑influencers, and a 12‑year‑old whistleblowing on woke schools, nothing is off limits in this brutally honest, darkly funny, and completely uncensored conversation.

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It's time for another Spooky Sleepover on Killers, Cults & Queens — our weekly chat show where rabbit holes run wild and logic is optional.This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on tour life, freezing northern temperatures, cinema etiquette rage, and why you should never bring snacks to a meet & greet — before diving into two very different obsessions.⚡ Nikki explores the shocking reality of lightning strikes — including survival rates, memory loss, personality changes, and the strange phenomenon of lightning-shaped scars. Is being struck by lightning always deadly… or could it come with an unexpected upgrade?

15% off Soul Syrup: go to https://www.soulsyrup.com.au and use code REDTHREAD Get a 7 day free trial to ad free, early access to Red Thread: https://www.official.men Welcome to The Red Thread, a podcast series where two friends (Jordan and Jackson) investigate the peculiar space just beyond reality. Cryptids, Conspiracies, Cults and more are on the investigation board and nothing is off limits. What will they discover? There's only one way to find out... --- Check out FriendlyJordies: https://www.youtube.com/@friendlyjordies Check out Jordan Shanks: https://www.youtube.com/@jordanshanksselfhelp Check out Jordan on tour in Australia:https://www.friendlyjordies.com/ Support the show, leave a rating and remember to subscribe: Listen on Audio ➡️ https://linktr.ee/redthreadshow Listen to other Our Other Shows ➡️ https://linktr.ee/theofficialnetwork Support us on Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/theofficialpodcast This is Episode #99, where we discuss Buddy Haynes. Originally recorded 19/01/26. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qD5JifI2SLwdFRzrUI2m0CrjfRfhOK2J7qqDRrMeAdY/edit?usp=sharing Hosts: Jackson - https://www.twitter.com/zealotonpc Jordan - https://www.twitter.com/friendlyjordies Writer/Producer: Jackson Clarke Music/Editing by: https://linktr.ee/zayaLT Thumbnail: https://bento.me/elvan Designer: http://www.jr-design-co.com/ Produced under The Official Podcast Network Contact (business only): jackson@theofficialnetwork.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down Sean Prophet, who grew up in a large religious cult that became a doomsday cult. His experience gives him an amazing perspective on what's going on today with Trump and MAGA. His book “My Cult, Your Cult” came out last year. Fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's time. Let's talk about President Dallin Harris Oaks, the Hoaks man, the Mormon Gollum. First, we cover the biography In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H. Oaks by Richard Turley. Then we take a look at Hoaks' book The Carthage Conspiracy, as well as a presentation from 2021 where he actually uttered a prophecy! And after all that, we share some amazing science news. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a surprising new way to influence brain activity by targeting a long-mysterious class of proteins linked to anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders. Enjoy!   Show Notes:  Cyrus Dallin Sculptor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_Edwin_Dallin  Cyrus Dallin: https://dallin.org/about-cyrus-dallin/  Stella Oaks Foundation: https://www.stellahoaks.org/    Law Review: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_review  Supreme Court case 1957-1958: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1957  Chief Justice Earl Warren: https://www.oyez.org/justices/earl_warren  The Sit-In: 40 years later: https://chicagomaroon.com/22887/grey-city/the-sit-in-40-years-later/  Studying the Exclusionary Rule in Search and Seizure: https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/studying-exclusionary-rule-search-and-seizure  Why Dress and Grooming Standards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56pD3WMPQao  Talk of the Month: Standards of Dress and Grooming: https://bhroberts.org/records/0spyAV-0Dx8uN/dallin_h_oaks_explains_byu_grooming_standards_in_the_new_era  Internal Revenue Service Investigations of Unidentified Persons, Denver Law Review: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://digitalcommons.du.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2923&context=dlr  United States vs Brigham Young University: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/485/534/1377372/  The Wall Between Church and State: https://archive.org/details/wallbetweenchurc0000oaks/page/n5/mode/2up     MoGP: Carthage Conspiracy by Dallin Oaks and Marvin Hill https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p007620 Dallin Oaks Lecture Nov 12, 2021 @ University of Virginia Mormon Studies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0r2YIAsOQs   Happy News:  A "dormant" brain protein turns out to be a powerful switch: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233607.htm    Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on the Mountain Meadows Massacre: https://youtu.be/iJWirjCyWdk  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

Show NotesAdam's doctoral thesis and time in the AmazonIatrogenesis and Healing CultureEpistemic HumilityOur Traumadelic StoriesClash in Understandings of CausationDisneyfication of Plant MedicineIndividual vs Relational HealingPsychedelic Tourism's Local ConsequencesSpirit Realm FalloutAnimistic PerspectiveNarrative, Cults, and Conspirituality Get full access to Chris Christou at chrischristou.substack.com/subscribe

We're back! And to start off the year, we're covering the romantic body horror comedy TOGETHER starring real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco. But, behind the scenes of this creepy movie, lies some controversies that may be juicier than the plot!Next time we'll be watching SOFT & QUIET.Stay spoopy ya'll!Timestamps:00:00:26 Intro00:01:57 Episode Starts/TOGETHER Controversies00:03:16 Winter Break Updates00:18:35 TOGETHER Overview00:35:44 The Lawsuit00:45:41 Chinese Distribution Scandal00:49:48 Rundown00:50:35 SPOILERS!!!01:28:42 Ratings01:31:55 Next Week (SOFT & QUIET on Plex/Roku)01:37:31 Wrap Up01:51:14 GoodbyesThe Grindhouse Girls Podcast is created by Katie Dale and Brit Ray. This week's episode is edited by Katie Dale.Part of the Redacted Entertainment Network.Royalty free music used: Ready Set Go and Outro White SmokeCopyright 2020 Grindhouse Girls PodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The Super Sleuth goes with Chris from Exposing the Cults about Michael Woroniecki and the Andrea Yates Tragedy with regards to the recent documentary from ID and HBO Max.Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREBe Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 

In this reintroduction episode, we discuss how cults work with examples from Sadie's life.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@leaving_edenJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Allman is a writer, conscientious objector, and liberty activist. A former soldier who broke free from military indoctrination, he now focuses his work on techno-optimism, individual liberty, and exposing the machinery of the state. He writes at the Interlinked Substack and is a vocal critic of the "Uniparty" establishment. In this episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, we are joined by Dylan to dissect the terrifying and rapid expansion of the police state under the guise of "Operation Metro Surge." We dive deep into the blinding hypocrisy of the modern political divide, examining how the "MAGA" right has pivoted from decrying the "Deep State" under Biden to cheering on federal jackboots now that their party holds the leash. We break down the recent tragedy in Minnesota, where Renee Good—an American citizen and legal observer—was gunned down by ICE agents and subsequently branded a "domestic terrorist" by the administration to cover their tracks. We also analyze the viral footage of an innocent American citizen being detained and disarmed by federal agents simply for "looking" like a suspect, asking the hard question: Does the Second Amendment even exist if the state can strip you of it on a hunch? Finally, we explore the "divide and conquer" trap that has the working class fighting each other instead of the technocrats building their prison. We close the show with a powerful "White Pill" solution from Dylan, offering a simple yet profound path toward de-escalating the madness and rebuilding a free society through empathy. (Length: 1:08:34)  Click Here to Support TFTP. Follow Dylan Allman: • Substack: https://interlinked.substack.com/ • X (Twitter): https://x.com/dylanmallman

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Altamira child emasculations, UFOs, UFO cults in Latin America, the link between UFO cults and the occult in Latin America, the link between UFO cults and the security services, Valentina de Andrade, organ harvesting as a theory in the child murders, Satanic ritual abuse (SRA), Superior Universal Lineage (LUS), Francisco das Chagas, the Evandro case, the links between the Altamira child murders and the Evandro case, suspects tortured, Alfredo Stroessner, Stroessner's beach house used as torture facility, the LUS trial and surrounding controversy, das Chagas' confessions to the murders, recent developments in the case, Stroessner as a pedophile, Colonia Dignidad, Le Cercle, Propaganda Due (P2), Operation Condor, Gladio, child sex trafficking connected to the ColonyMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Write this down: Cults demand — Christians demonstrate.Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.1. You are always influencingProverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.2. Be intentional about influencingColossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.3. Use your influence as a gift to God.1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.4. Your life gets better as your influence gets bigger.Philippians 2:14-16Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word of life.Next Steps: Believe: I need Jesus to change my heart for the first time today.Become: I want the Holy Spirit to influence my soul this week. Be Sent: I will use my influence for God's glory this week. Discussion Questions: What's the difference between influencing someone and manipulating them, and where do you personally draw the line?When is it appropriate to try to change someone's mind, and when is it better to step back?How does trust shape your ability to influence another person?Describe a time when someone influenced you positively. What made their approach effective?Is it acceptable to use your influence at work to challenge someone's faith?What responsibilities do you have to God when trying to influence someone's decisions or beliefs?Pray for the Holy Spirit to help you influence one person this week.  

Steve Moffic, MD (aka Dr Jazz) joins Jon in a wide-ranging conversation about cults, bullying, race, culture, jazz and Uncle Tom Cobley and all (and all).Here's the NYT editorial that started the convoBuy Jon's Opening Our Mindsand Jon's latest book, If Scientology Ruled the WorldAnd listen to a free sample hereJon's translation of Tao Te Chingget your FREE predator poster download hereSpike's note: Although many sources cite Gershwin's "Summertime" as the most recorded song of all time, other sources say that the record is held by McCartney's "Yesterday", or "Amazing Grace", or even "Silent Night."

Across France and much of Europe, a new breed of online cults and extremist communities is on the rise — one that isn't recruiting door-to-door but algorithm-to-algorithm. Social media platforms and messaging apps are helping fringe movements, conspiracy networks, and radical groups reach and radicalize young people in ways that traditional laws weren't built to handle. Governments are scrambling to catch up, crafting new regulations and digital oversight mechanisms — from France's long-standing anti-sect agency, MIVILUDES, charged with monitoring cultic abuses, to broader EU content-regulation frameworks like the Digital Services Act aimed at forcing platforms to take responsibility for harmful content online. At the same time, policymakers in Paris are debating fresh restrictions on youth access to social media to stem exposure to dangerous or manipulative material. But the balance is delicate: how do democracies protect citizens — especially the vulnerable — without stifling free expression or inadvertently legitimizing extremist narratives?

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, it's time for another Spooky Sleepover — and things get unexpectedly nautical.Nikki and Cheryl settle in for their weekly catch-up, covering everything from grim January weather and vegetarian resolutions (briefly derailed by a certain sausage roll), to live orchestras, IMAX screens, melted chocolate disasters, and the absolute audacity of putting Smarties in popcorn.Cheryl joins us live on location from rehearsals for the Adult Panto tour, sharing tales from life on the road, missing home comforts, and uncovering what may be the greatest mystery of all: why one small town needs so many barber shops. Is it innocent? Is it suspicious? Should Detective Cheryl be on the case? The jury's out.Then it's time for the rabbit holes — and this week they go deep.Cheryl becomes utterly consumed by the secret world of British submarines: how they're built in giant slices, welded with terrifying precision, tested in silence, and engineered to be quieter than the ocean itself… quieter even than shrimp. Equal parts fascinating and existentially horrifying.Meanwhile, Nikki brings us a tale of chaos, celebrity, and seals as we meet Neil the Seal — a teenage elephant seal causing havoc in Tasmania by blocking roads, squashing cones, knocking over bollards, and preventing people from leaving their homes. He's enormous, unruly, going through puberty, and important enough to have his own marine biologist on speed dial. A true diva of the deep.It's submarines, seals, touring tales, and cosy chaos — all wrapped up in one very silly, very comforting Spooky Sleepover.Pop the kettle on, get comfy, and join us.

Get 50% off Factor Meals and free breakfast for a year: go to https://www.factormeals.com/redthread50off 15% off Soul Syrup: go to https://www.soulsyrup.com.au and use code REDTHREAD Get a 7 day free trial to ad free, early access to Red Thread: https://www.official.men Welcome to The Red Thread, a podcast series where two friends (Jordan and Jackson) investigate the peculiar space just beyond reality. Cryptids, Conspiracies, Cults and more are on the investigation board and nothing is off limits. What will they discover? There's only one way to find out... --- Check out FriendlyJordies: https://www.youtube.com/@friendlyjordies Check out Jordan Shanks: https://www.youtube.com/@jordanshanksselfhelp Check out Jordan on tour in Australia:https://www.friendlyjordies.com/ Support the show, leave a rating and remember to subscribe: Listen on Audio ➡️ https://linktr.ee/redthreadshow Listen to other Our Other Shows ➡️ https://linktr.ee/theofficialnetwork Support us on Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/theofficialpodcast This is Episode #98, where we discuss Buddy Haynes. Originally recorded 14/01/26. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DQ1X8EPb_2i_EDbhCIjlVreh35k5AvzDKVnjPmVhwFw/edit?usp=sharing Hosts: Jackson - https://www.twitter.com/zealotonpc Jordan - https://www.twitter.com/friendlyjordies Writer/Producer: Jackson Clarke Music/Editing by: https://linktr.ee/zayaLT Thumbnail: https://bento.me/elvan Designer: http://www.jr-design-co.com/ Produced under The Official Podcast Network Contact (business only): theofficialpodcastyt@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami, the directors of HBO's docuseries The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story. The series is a three-part exploration of the 2001 case where Andrea Yates drowned her five children in the family bathtub. While previous coverage focused heavily on her postpartum psychosis, this documentary primarily investigates the influence of a controversial street preacher named Michael Woroniecki and his teachings on the Yates family. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Trust Me is joined by David Farrier, journalist and filmmaker known for documentaries like Tickled and Netflix series Dark Tourist. He shares about his work studying strange subcultures and conspiracy theorists and what he’s learned along the way, and then dives into his investigation into Arise Church, the largest megachurch in New Zealand.David explains how his interviews with ex members revealed the church’s systemic pattern of exploiting harrowing unpaid internships--with work hours that led to multiple members having mental breakdowns. He discusses the financial exploitation and sexual assault cover-ups that occurred, how it all got exposed, and what became of the church. Plus: a couple of tangents, including one about Hell House, the Christian church-run haunted house that simulates hell to scare you into joining. SOURCES Webworm Flightless Bird PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this ScreenFish podcast interview, Nia DaCosta breaks down the creative challenges of directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the middle chapter of the iconic franchise. She reflects on collaborating with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, crafting character arcs that bridge past and future, and staging the film's unforgettable musical sequence. In this 1on1, DaCosta also explores themes of identity, cult psychology, hope, and humanity—asking what we hold onto when the foundations of the world collapse. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE is in theatres on Friday, January 16th, 2026

Cults and high-control groups often use sexuality to access and manipulate a person's emotional regulation. Some cults, like the Moonies, used it to create a barrier of fear and shame surrounding sexual thoughts or actions. Ellen Huet's new book Empire of Orgasm explores how OneTaste, Inc. and its founder Nicole Daedone used the topic of Orgasmic Meditation to challenge boundaries and minimize taboos through coercive practices and were ultimately convicted of a forced labor conspiracy. Ellen Huet is an award-winning investigative journalist currently writing for Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek. She also hosts the narrative audio series Foundering, from Bloomberg Technology. In recent seasons, she has worked on topics such as WeWork and OpenAI, as well as examining the trustworthiness of OpenAI's leader, Sam Altman. The 2022 Netflix documentary called Orgasm, Inc.: The Story of OneTaste featured her investigative journalism about the group. Her reporting has also been cited in news outlets such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Slate, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuela, Maduro's abduction, CIA, the CIA's penetration of Maduro's inner circle, Enrique “Rick” de la Torre, Tower Strategy LLC., Bitdeer, Atlantic Council, cryptocurrency, Tether, James B. Story, why it will be difficult to get oil companies to invest in Venezuela, regime tweak vs regime change, Trump's attempt to avoid democracy building, neo-liberal vs MAGA perspective on what to do with Venezuela, Gabriel Jimenez, Petro, Tareck El Aissami, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Jimenez's time as an intern for Ros-Lehtinen, Ros-Lehtinen's CIA links, alleged "Russian" involvement in Petro, did the US/Trump initially sponsor Petro?, the dramatic change in US-Venezuela relations after 2018 after Jimenez's ouster from Petro, Reserve Right, Reserve's use in Venezuela, "Reserve Rangers," Jimenez's role in Reserve, Leverage Research, Peter Thiel, Leverage's links to Reserve, Leverage as a cult/behavior modification operation, Zizians, Rationalist movement, San Francisco, the similarities between the Reserve Rangers and the Bay area Rationalist movement, were the Reserve Rangers CIA assets?, the resurgence of the CIA, Trump's foreign policy dominated by CIA, Marco "Narco" Rubio, grid war, Venezuela as part of global grid war the US is waging, ICE/DHS shootings, 2026 midterms, why the Trump administration needs a pretext for marital law, how grid war could lead to marital law domesticallyResourcesJack Poulson's Report of Tower Strategy LLCThe Atlantic Council's Recommendations on Tether re VenezuelaGabriel Jimenez's LinkedinThe NYT's Jimenez puff pieceHow Jimenez was depicted circa 2018Jimenez's Stonks Go Moon interviewRest of World's Reserve Right puff pieceOn Reserve's ban in VenezuelaMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if “I do” isn't a choice? We sit down with Hellitz Villegas, Project Manager of the Forced Marriage Initiative at the Tahirih Justice Center, to expose how forced marriage operates in the U.S.—and why consent must include the partner, the timing, and the freedom to say no without fear. We move beyond stereotypes to examine the hidden machinery of coercion: family pressure, spiritual manipulation, financial dependence, and the weaponization of immigration status that keeps survivors silent.Hellitz shares how Tahirih's integrated model—legal services, social services, and policy advocacy—supports immigrant survivors of gender-based violence while the Forced Marriage Initiative serves people facing forced or child marriage across statuses. We clarify the difference between arranged and forced marriage, trace the links to domestic and sexual violence, and highlight the unique vulnerability window before a ceremony when a survivor senses what's coming. The conversation covers high-control religious groups, family-based trafficking, and cases where marriage is used to “correct” a survivor's identity or life choices.We also dive into child marriage in America: why loopholes still allow minors—mostly girls—to wed adult men, the lifelong consequences of early marriage, and the policy momentum to end it. From local bans to the federal Child Marriage Prevention Act, we explore how closing immigration loopholes and setting a bright-line age of 18 with no exceptions can change lives. Along the way, we name the real barriers to help—fear of deportation, mistrust of systems, and cultural stigma—and share practical pathways to safety, rights, and support.If you care about consent, community safety, and human dignity, this is a vital listen. Subscribe to the show, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review with the one policy change you think should happen first. Your voice helps push this movement forward.

White House Plumbers is an American satirical political drama television miniseries created and written by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck and directed by David Mandel, based on the 2007 book Integrity by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh. The series stars Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domhnall Gleeson, Kiernan Shipka, and Lena Headey and it premiered on HBO on May 1, 2023.Watergate masterminds and President Richard Nixon's political operatives E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy are part of the "White House Plumbers". Charged with plugging press leaks by any means necessary, they accidentally overturned the Presidency they were trying to protect.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

We're back with another Quick Hits episode! This time we're talking about how to get slammed in a hockey-coded way, how to tell if your kinky commune is a cult, and how to negotiate a relationship where your boundaries are no boundaries! Join us! Become a Patreon member to gain access to all the Ask A Sub benefits including our discord server, archive of premium audio and written posts, as well as our new podcast within a podcast, OTK with Lina and Mr. Dune. Submit questions for this podcast by going to memo.fm/askasub and recording a voice memo. Subscribe to the subby substack here. See the paid post archive here. Get 20% off your order at http://www.momotaroapotheca.com with code LINADUNE Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad

In episode 1987, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, Andrew Ti, to discuss… Trump Is Trying To Get The Pot To Boil Over And Declare Martial Law, At Least The RFK Jr. Hidey Bear Files Have Been Released, Wait, Robin Hood Is A Villain Now? And now! ‘Catastrophic’: fears for families after Trump officials cut $10bn in social funds New Records Reveal the Mess RFK Jr. Left When He Dumped a Dead Bear in Central Park ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman Confronts Mortality as England’s Favorite Thief The Death of Robin Hood | Official Trailer HD | A24 Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx headline a radicalized ‘Robin Hood’ Why Does Hollywood Keep Making Robin Hood Movies? Different versions of ‘Robin Hood’ have targeted their makers’ political views How the Robin Hood myth was turned on its head by rightwingers LISTEN: Magnolia x Cults by vonzworldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN TO PART I AND PART II FIRST!Sean Moon is the youngest son of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church (aka the Moonies), and his wife Hak Ja Han. He's a far-right extremist, Trump-loving rapper, and leader of the Rod of Iron Ministries. Sean loves AR-15s and bullet crowns, and hates his mother, who he refers to as the Whore of Babylon. Strap in, because the finale of this three part episode is a super wild ride!-Check out our Patreon for pics of Sean sporting his camo gear and bullet crown, along with links to some of his uhhh very interesting music videos... as well as a playlist of Ash and Kristen's fave country songs mentioned in the episode!-If you'd like to support my escape to Indonesia, check out the GOFUNDME :)  -Researched and co-hosted by Kristen Jones.-Audio editing by Tina Lukic.

It's a new year and we're jumping into Feedback Friday with a few powerful viewer questions that go to the heart of coercive control, cult dynamics, and identity defense. Let's look closer at what some call the “7M TikTok cult,” why law enforcement says their hands are tied, and what families can realistically do when adult loved ones appear isolated, manipulated, or financially controlled. Then we'll shift to Julie Rowe's interview with Nate Eaton for a moment and examine how claims of special spiritual authority mirror the same psychological patterns seen in Chad Daybell's prison letters, long after both were stripped of credibility. We're not attacking beliefs, we're recognizing behavioral patterns, protecting families, and understanding how power, identity, and influence operate when accountability is resisted.#MirandaDerrick #MelanieWilking #7MFilms #RobertShinn #ShekinahChurch #JulieRowe #ChadDaybell #LoriDaybell #TammyDaybell #TyleeRyan #JJVallow #CharlesVallow #FeedbackFriday #ProfilingEvil #CultDynamics #CoerciveControl #7MTikTok #Psychology #UndueInfluence #TrueCrime #BehavioralAnalysis #cult #Cults #domesticviolence #DV========================================20% OFF Newspapers.com https://newspapers.com/profilingevil ========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

Can you really tell who's lying just by watching their body language? Are there any practical takeaways you can reliably and regularly get from studying nonverbal behavior in interrogation/interview settings? In this episode, I, Zach Elwood (author of some popular books on poker tells) talk to Chris Shelton, host of Speaking of Cults (speakingofcults.com). We take a hard look at the booming industry of alleged “body language experts,” behavior-based deception detection, and viral interrogation analysis (popular on YouTube and video platforms). We unpack why confident claims about blinks, posture, eye direction, and micro-movements are often misleading, how pseudoscience sneaks into true crime media and even law enforcement, and why innocent people can easily be anxious and seem suspicious under pressure. We discuss if there are realistic uses of body language in interrogation and other real-world settings, and what that might look like. If you've ever been persuaded by a YouTube body language "expert," this conversation might change how you think about behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up and Adam joins me to break down The Cult of a Real Housewife documentary and all things Mary Cosby from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We discuss what this means for her future on the franchise and whether Bravo can move forward without addressing the controversy. Plus, I dive into the toxic mom groups Ashley Tisdale recently spoke out about, Oprah once again making the cover of People amid her ongoing weight journey, and the bizarre world of adults who treat lifelike dolls as real babies. As always, it's a full scoop of pop culture, reality TV chaos, and jaw-dropping stories. -For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to ⁠https://hungryroot.com/juicyscoop⁠  and use code juicyscoop -Use code JUICYSCOOP at ⁠https://jonesroadbeauty.com⁠ to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad  -Take proactive care of your health and head to ⁠https://OPositiv.com/JUICYSCOOP⁠  or enter JUICYSCOOP at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.  -Go to ⁠https://RO.CO/JUICYSCOOP⁠  for your free insurance check to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s Subscribe to my new show Juicy Crimes!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/juicycrimes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stand Up Tickets and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heathermcdonald.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald and get extra juice on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JuicyScoopPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the Juicy Scoop On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JuicyScoop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Juicy Scoop Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://juicyscoopshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 with artist and ex-Mormon creator Shelise Ann Sola, we pick up with what happens after you walk away from the LDS Church: family fallout, reclaiming your body and sexuality from modesty/purity culture, and learning how to trust your own inner authority instead of a prophet, bishop, or priesthood holder. Shelise talks about healing religious trauma, unpacking scrupulosity and intrusive fears about hell and worthiness, and the messy, funny, and sometimes dark reality of building a new life, new boundaries, and new beliefs in the “post-Mormon” wilderness.We also get into her online work: TikTok, podcasts, art, and ex-Mormon memes as a form of grief processing and community-building, why Mormonism and other high-demand religions can feel a little bit culty, and what's actually helped her feel safe, connected, and spiritually grounded on the other side.Be sure to follow Shelise's podcast, Cults to Consciousness, on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and Shelise at sheliseannsola.com and on Instagram @sheliseann.Also…let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin' fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS:Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're starting off the new year with more CULTS. We dig into some local history to talk about Frank Sandford and The Holy Ghost and Us Society - a story of religious fanaticism, lawsuits, and a shocking amount of drama surrounding boats. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child abuse, child death, illness, racism, death, mental illness, antisemitism, ableism, drowning, starvation, and imprisonment. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Send in those urban legend emails as you head home for the holidays!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- Cornbread Hemp, USDA-certified organic CBD products grown in Kentucky. Use code spirits for 25% off your order at cornbreadhemp.com Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to 2026! We start out the year talking to an interesting person — Chris Mitsch — a Professor of Computer Science, whose focus has been on AI ethics. We discuss a variety of technologies known as AI, the limitations, costs, potential uses, who stands to benefit, and a litany of related issues. This leads to our MOGP segment, where we watched A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, of course! And we close the episode with a round-up of good energy news from 2025.   Show Notes:  Papers mentioned during the interview: Does Liking Yellow Imply Driving a School Bus? By Gonen et. al. https://aclanthology.org/2025.naacl-long.35/ The Reversal Curse: LLMs trained on "A is B" fail to learn "B is A" by Berglund et. al. https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.12288 Seeing like a State by James C. Scott https://files.libcom.org/files/Seeing%20Like%20a%20State%20-%20James%20C.%20Scott.pdf The Mechanic and the Luddite by Jathan Sadowski https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite/paper Empire of AI by Haren Hao https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/   MOGP:  A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212720/   Happy News:  https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/clean-energy-renewables-charts-2025   Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on the Mountain Meadows Massacre: https://youtu.be/iJWirjCyWdk  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

This week on Crappy Hour, we talk about the takeaways from Mary's RHOSLC Cult documentary and how all of the Bravo nuts have started the New Year. We go live every other Monday at 5:30 PT at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and youtube.com/watchwhatcrappensFind bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- January 6, 2026: Reflecting on Past and Present Political Events (0:00) - Financialization and the Downfall of the Western Financial System (2:43) - Operation Desert Storm and the Iraqi Oil Crisis (5:02) - The Venezuela Connection: Oil and BRICS (8:52) - The Impact of US Military Actions on Global Affairs (16:51) - The Role of AI in Modern Society (17:29) - The Future of AI and Its Applications (31:10) - The Economic and Political Implications of AI (57:16) - The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Capabilities (57:38) - The Impact of AI on Global Trade and Economy (58:01) - Trump's Alleged Zionist Agenda and Destructive Policies (58:21) - Historical and Current Parallels to Looting and Sanctions (1:25:08) - Global Conflicts and Geopolitical Tensions (1:28:24) - Venezuela and Migration Policies (1:31:21) - Economic and Currency Implications (1:37:29) - Silver and Gold Markets (1:39:27) - Trump's Role in the Pharma State (1:44:37) - Trump's Broken Promises and Double Standards (1:45:50) - The Role of Cults and Apocalyptic Beliefs (1:52:50) - The Impact of AI on Information Warfare (2:03:05) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com

In the first part of our conversation, artist, podcaster, and former Mormon Shelise Ann Sola joins us to talk about growing up in a devout Latter-day Saint (LDS) family. She internalized “perfect girl” expectations and slowly deconstructed the high-demand beliefs that shaped her identity and relationships. Shelise shares how modesty culture, purity messaging, temple worthiness interviews, and the LDS obsession with eternal marriage impacted her mental health, sexuality, and sense of self, and how leaving the church meant losing community, certainty, and family approval all at once. We also got into her creative life after Mormonism, why she started talking publicly about high-control religion and religious trauma, and how she now uses humor, art, and storytelling to help other ex-Mormons and faith-questioners feel less alone while they untangle what was spiritual from what was spiritual abuse.Follow Shelise's podcast, Cults to Consciousness, on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and Shelise at sheliseannsola.com and on Instagram @sheliseann.Also…let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin' fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS:Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/culty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/culty.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/culty.Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (Netflix), The Cult of the Real Housewife (TLC), My Korean Boyfriend (Netflix), and Critical Incident (HBO). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.