Podcasts about Going Clear

We're taking a closer look at a topic that we've touched on briefly before: Media covering the effects and inner workings of cults. The HBO documentary Going Clear is one of the most recognizable documentaries about the Church of Scientology. Celebrities like Tom Cruise have deep ties to this cult that was founded by prolific author L. Ron Hubbard.  Some interesting aspects of this belief system are the need to pay huge sums of money to advance to higher levels of the organization and the fact that many aspects are not even explained to members until they have reached specific levels.  For all its focus on mental health, are believers actually involved in activities that support good mental health?Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/ and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at goodcompanyapparel.com https://3sb.co/! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP!Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.____Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/Produced by Jim McDonaldProduction assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.

This week, the discussion delves into the complex and deeply rooted suffering in the Middle East, focusing on the history of conflict, memory, trauma, and grief between Israelis and Palestinians. Jeremi and Zachary Suri are joined by acclaimed author Lawrence Wright, who has spent decades studying and documenting the region. Wright discusses his latest novel, 'The Human Scale,' which examines the motivations and personal stories behind the ongoing violence and suffering.  Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "In Jerusalem". Lawrence Wright is a staff writer for The New Yorker, a playwright, a screenwriter, and the author of ten books of nonfiction, including The Looming Tower, Going Clear, and God Save Texas, and three previous novels, Mr. Texas, The End of October, and God's Favorite. His books have received many honors, including a Pulitzer Prize for The Looming Tower. His most recent book is a novel, The Human Scale.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Rinder today. Mike was an activist and author who had an unmeasured level of dedication to his cause. In the few interactions I had with him, he was extremely kind and generous with his time. This week's episode is from when Mike joined me to talk about his memoir A Billion Years. I hope you enjoy it. We'll miss you Mike. --- Original Airdate: October 10, 2022 This week I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Rinder to the podcast. I've been a huge fan and supporter of his work since I first read Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear about the history and abuses of the Church of Scientology. Mike co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. He reunited with Remini for the podcast Scientology: Fair Game. Mike was kind of enough to take time out of his busy schedule to talk about his new memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. I can't recommend this book enough. It's one I will definitely revisit over the years. Thanks for listening!  Kyler -- Episode Links:  Mike Rinder's Blog  The Aftermath Foundation ("...help those who want to leave Scientology and the Sea Organization, but lack a system of support they can rely on while getting on their feet in the outside world.")  IG: @rindermike  While available you can purchase signed copies of A Billion Years HERE.In this episode Mike mentioned these books:  Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover  Bare-Faced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbad by Russell Miller   Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl  The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout

Welcome Back F.A.B. FAM!! This week Moni and Kat, along with special guest and friend of the show K.C. @dangerbrewer, dive head first into “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief”. Going Clear is a 2015 documentary on HBO directed by Alex Gibney, based on the book by Lawrence Wright. The film explores the history, beliefs, and controversies of the Church of Scientology. It features interviews with former high-ranking members, revealing the church's alleged abuse, manipulation, and control tactics. The documentary highlights the church's aggressive legal tactics, financial exploitation, and the psychological hold it maintains over its members. Tune in as they unpack this compelling expose on Scientology. They had so much to say, you won't want to miss this funny and wildly entertaining conversation!! Cheers!

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COVID and Chemo never could have predicted this, but…….it may actually be the case that Terry did in fact open the Flower of Life. Still no reliable mathematics to be found, but the sight of Auburn Betty on his head let us to know he was free-free. Also in this episode, you can find a quick rundown of cultish activities with cult tendencies and a deep dive into two excellent documentaries, Going Clear and Wild, Wild Country. Content warning: Contains tales of nefarious, abusive, and unfortunately common behaviors of high control groups. So if you caint listen, we respect you.

Welcome to part two of my new series where I explain Scientology to my friend Cortney who knows almost nothing about it. She's never seen Going Clear, or Leah Remini's Scientology And The Aftermath, she's never read any of the major publications, and she doesn't consume ex Scientology content. CRAZY right? Watch as I explain what it's all about. Part one- https://youtu.be/wXM15NGY2R8?si=dkEMuycwvNnoER9b L Ron Hubbard Granada Interview- https://youtu.be/QG1Rhv18rOI?si=Hrwx8wB9woDncZ8u Find Leah Remini's Scientology and The Aftermath on Prime Video and watch Going Clear on MAX Did you know I have art available? https://thecassiemarie.gumroad.com Follow Cassie on TikTok- www.TikTok.com/@the.cassiemarie Instagram- www.instagram.com/the.cassiemarie YouTube- ​⁠ @nocultyvibes Listen to No Culty Vibes with Cassie Marie- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/7HHbJMl... Or wherever you get your podcasts

Welcome to part one of my new series where I explain Scientology to my friend Cortney who knows almost nothing about it. She's never seen Going Clear, or Leah Remini's Scientology And The Aftermath, she's never read any of the major publications, and she doesn't consume ex Scientology content. CRAZY right? Watch as I explain what it's all about. Did you know I have art available? https://thecassiemarie.gumroad.com Follow Cassie on TikTok- www.TikTok.com/@the.cassiemarie Instagram- www.instagram.com/the.cassiemarie YouTube- ​⁠ @nocultyvibes Listen to No Culty Vibes with Cassie Marie- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-culty-vibes/id1564792393 https://open.spotify.com/show/7HHbJMlu2vIwkVvQJYr0Eq?si=aMHLoHVJThSKbWfY6p-4cA Or wherever you get your podcasts

Mike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from early childhood. He went on to serve as Scientology's international spokesperson and as the head of its Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of Directors of Church of Scientology International from its creation in 1983 until he left in 2007. Since renouncing Scientology, Rinder has become a prominent whistleblower against its abuses. He appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and cohosted all three seasons of the Emmy Award–winning show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E. Mike is currently the host of the new podcast Exposing Scientology. His latest book A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology is now available on paperback. In this highly informative discussion, Mike explains in detail the deceptive nature of Scientology's recruiting tactics and outlines the nefarious ways in which its leaders exert control over their followers. Before You Go: Rachel breaks down the harmful Scientology concept of the “reactive” mind explaining how it attempts to weaken emotional safeguards in followers. All of Rachel's free informational PDF documents are available here: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/pdf.html All of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos.html To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

My guest today is documentary film director and producer, Alex Gibney. Alex's works as a director include The Inventor, Enron, Citizen K, Billions, Steve Jobs, and Going Clear. We talk about his new documentary, “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker”, as well as his inspiration for new topics during this episode. This interview was […]

We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss experimenting with sobriety, Smashing Pumpkins live at the Budweiser Stage, Billy Corgan forcing his fans to listen to his new music, Interpol playing the same song for an hour, fancy non-alcoholic drinks, bone broth, bitters, Pearl Jam, art that appeals to teenagers, Big Shiny Tunes 3, emo bands capitalizing on high school breakups, the fine line between corny and sentimental, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Bob Marley's Legend, stale criticism, Jack Harlow, Father of the Bride, The Intern, Tik Tok style movie pacing, TIFF, Harmony Korine, Twitch streamers, Djing on the Bridal Path, Lana Del Rey in Washington DC, Adam Sandler, Tirzah's new album and more! Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- COLD POD SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/coldpod

The world has been anxiously waiting for a new "Black Mirror" season, and now that we have it we just have a couple questions. We're putting on our detective hats while trying to find the technology, but still having fun on the job!

Han är scientologiledaren som beskrivs som paranoid, lynnig och maktgalen. På senare år har tidigare medlemmar stämt honom och organisationen, men Miscavige går inte att nå. I snart fyra decennier har David Miscavige varit i praktiken den högste ledaren för Scientologikyrkan. Avhoppare beskriver organisationen som en sekt och Miscavige som en hårdför ledare som styr med järnhand.Han har blivit allt mindre synlig i det offentliga och när det amerikanska rättsväsendet försökt delge honom stämningar om människohandel har han inte kunnat nås.Hans fru, Shelly Miscavige, har inte heller synts till i offentligheten på länge och tidigare medlemmar anklagar Miscavige för att ligga bakom hennes försvinnande.Mike Rinder, som skrivit "A billion years", var under många år en av Scientologikyrkans högst uppsatta och jobbade sida vid sida med Miscavige. Här berättar han om sina upplevelser av Miscavige hårda ledarstil och scientologins baksidor.Miscavige är också nära vän med Tom Cruise och Scientologikyrkan har flera medlemmar bland kändisar i Hollywood. Journalisten Magnus Sundholm, som bott i Los Angeles i över 30 år och har podden "Livet i La la land" förklarar de nära banden mellan rörelsen och Hollywood, och beskriver vänskapen med Cruise.Avhopparen Dan Koon har också arbetat nära David Miscavige och skrivit boken "Ruthless" tillsammans med Davids pappa Ron Miscavige. Avsnittet gjordes av Studio Olga våren 2023Programledare: Carl-Johan UlvenäsAvsnittsmakare och reporter: Sally HenrikssonProducent: Carl-Johan UlvenäsLjudmix: Fredrik NilssonLjudklippen i avsnittet är hämtade från ABC, CNN, 7news, Youtube, Granada TV, och dokumentären "Going Clear" från HBO. Böckerna "Ruthless" (Dan Koon och Ron Miscavige) och "A billion years" (Mike Rinder) har varit till hjälp i arbetet med detta avsnitt.

Get your scuba gear on because we're going down into the unexpected occult symbolism of Pixar's 2003 classic, Finding Nemo. While we explore some popular fan theories you may be familiar with, we go beneath the surface and discover a treasure trove of occult symbolism that not only relates to Alchemy, The Tarot, Jungian archetypes and the philosophy of Aleister Crowley but manages to do so in a way that reinforces the wholesome message of the film. In the extended show we dive even deeper exploring what Egyptian Mythology, Gnosticism, The Qabbalistic Tree of Life and The Greek Magical Papyri have to do with Finding Nemo. Thank you and enjoy the show!In the free show we discuss:-Adult Content in Kids Cartoons-The Kubrick Connection-What is “Finding Nemo” really about?-The Tarot-Coping Behaviors-The Book of the Law-Ritual Initiation-Clownfish Biology-The Dweller of the Abyss-The Garden of Eden-Divine Feminine-Gematria & Numerology-The Cup of Babalon and Crossing the Abyss-What does Marlin represent?In the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:-Who is Dory really?-The NOX Formulae-The Holy Guardian Angel-Fraternal Bonds of Tankhood-Harpocrates on Crocodiles-The Paths Leading to Malkuth-Who is Darla really?-Alchemy-The Demiurge-The Ritual of the Headless OneEach host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitSources:Protheus:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProteusNin:https://www.thejc.com/judaism/jewish-words/nin-1.8190#:~:text=In%20modern%20Hebrew%2C%20nin%20means%20%E2%80%9Cgreat%2Dgrandson%E2%80%9D.Thelema:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Work_(Thelema)Anatatman:https://www.britannica.com/topic/anattaAlchemical Symbolism:https://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Alchemical-Imagery-Lyndy-Abraham/dp/0521000009/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dictionary+of+alchemical+imagery&qid=1679016421&sprefix=dictionary+of+alchemical+%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bcFinding Nemo Characters:https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Finding_NemoSupport the show

**Trigger Warning: brief mention of SA towards the end of the interview** It's time we talk about the little humans who are raised in cults. Parents do the best they can with the information they have, so the blame is not on them. It is on these high-demand organizations who first con the parents, and then indoctrinate the kids. A vicious cycle until someone is able to break free. Let's take a look into the childhood of Dani, a former Scientologist who was raised in the church, and the repercussions that come from that.Click here to watch on YouTube!(Clickable chapter markers available on YouTube)Clearing up Misconceptions about ScientologyOpening up for the first time about her experienceA Child's Responsibility as a ScientologistScientologist's version of KarmaSeeing an “Ethics Officer”Is “Ethics” Dianetics??“Ethics" used in place of medical attentionThe Church comes before everything, including familyMy parents were brainwashed tooBig donations, and living in the celebrity centerPassing your child off to strangers within the churchScientology life at 13 years oldThe Invisible Police:  Knowledge report leads to big church reprimandAccording to the church, attraction to the same sex is the same as p*dophiliaWhat's the punishment for breaking Ethics?Getting audited means they know everything about everyone, foreverAudits - Having to talk to these adults as a kidHow much does all of this all cost?What was your schedule like?Meeting people outside the church at 15 - "whoaaa"You're not allowed to sue anyoneMom Declared (banished) leads to losing everything/everyone overnightThe aftermath as a former member / DeprogrammingWhat's the Moral Compass for Scientology-- God?Where's all the money going?When you leave you have no money.  The most clever cult.Your reaction to "Going Clear" with Leah Remini & Mike Rinder?Find Dani on Social!Instagram @swiperightbbyTiktok @danibbyRescue IG @rebirthrescueTherapist Info:ilanasimons.comSupport ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Mind control, undue influence, brainwashing - that all sounds like some Hollywood fiction fantasy. But cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan says these are real and anybody could fall into the culty traps. He shares his personal story from the 70's when he found himself dropping out of college, emptying his bank account and being trained to kill. His trap, he says, is that he thought he was too smart to fall for cult stuff. In fact, “cults” are everywhere - some harmful and some aren't so much, but they all share elements. If you ever thought that yoga “guru”, invasive company, tight social club or even romantic partner has an awful lot of influence...maybe you're right. In fact, Hassan says we are living in an age of influence and most of it is digital. If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes) Links of Interest: Hassan Website: Freedom of Mind Resource Center Hassan Podcast: The Influence Continuum   Hassan Books The “Cult” at Sarah Lawrence College (The Cut, 1/23) Who  George Soros? “The Family” Book and Documentary The Rod of Iron Ministries (The Tennessean) (Rolling Stone) (SPLC) Chinese Communist Brainwashing Techniques (WNYC, Archival Audio)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the podcast today, I have the absolutely amazing Sara Billups. Our show's format is very conversational and I love it that way. Truthfully I was so impressed, curious and moved by Sara's book Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find the Way Home that this episode is a little more like a conversations with friends over dinner. It ebbs and weaves and then starts one way and moves another with the feverent pace of “oh man, you too?!” and also, “holy smokes I've never thought about that before.” Sara shares pieces of her story of growing up in the environment of end times prophecies being commonplace over her plate of macaroni and cheese as a child, or a booth at a milkshake shop with a friend. She unpacks huge terms like premillenial dispensationalism, how heavily focused rapture narratives held her family captive from engaging life on this side of heaven, and asking big questions like how does tradition become theology in the middle of a genuine love for Jesus and then how do things get lost in fear or just being human?   Sara would define an orphaned believer as someone who looks around the American church or just general broad strokes Christian culture and doesn't know where they belong. Or they are people like myself and Sara who sometimes struggle with what they're experiencing with many beloved brothers and sisters in Christ who are not acting like the Jesus we have experienced or of the Gospel. In that tension, how do put our eyes back on who God has always been and who He always will be? How do we pursue and embrace what role or gifts God has for us in this journey of healing? How do we allow God to use suffering, doubt, and confusion to draw us closer to Him no matter how much we desire to escape the pain? Its a lot, but its SO good.    Even though I was a bit of a poor conversation steward today, (my over excitement can get the best of me sometimes!) I hope and pray somewhere along the way you found a space for you in this conversation. You get to bring all of you and your questions and your broken experiences to the Jesus who knows people better than we know ourselves. He's aware of what comes against His church, distracts His people and distorts His name. But He's not finished. There is so much more hope to be found here on earth, and together with Him in Heaven, no matter when we get to see Him, He is coming back for us. BUT He has SO MUCH for us before He comes. That's just one of the many gifts of the Gospel is the promise, and assurance that He will be with us no matter what happens next. You are so loved, friend. You matter, and your story matters.    PS: Guess what y'all, the podcast book club is actually going to be reading this book together, AND Sara is (hopefully!) going to come talk with us about it as well because there's just so much more to unpack. So be sure and check out how to join us for the book club in our show notes, website or link in social media bios! Connecting with Sara: Book: Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find Their Way Home Instagram  The Bitter Scroll Substack Website   Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty Facebook Instagram  Tik Tok  Website YouTube   References: The Late Great Planet Earth- Hal Lindsey “The Late Great Planet Earth” movie  The rapture Pre-millienial dispensationalism  The Cold War  Cessationism Mars Hill Church John Mark Comer This Cultural Moment podcast  Rise and Fall of Mars Hill story (via podcast) Mark Driscoll (Proceed with caution on this website…) Real time article of Mars Hill Church disbanding  TO Fuller State Park in Memphis  Schools of thought on when the rapture will take place  John Nelson Darby Social Gospel Period Left Behind Series- authors Tim LaHaye, and Jerry Jenkins L. Ron Hubbard books Scientology beliefs (-- proceed with caution on any Scientology websites, y'all. My personal favorite resources for learning about Scientology are either “Going Clear” or “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”) The Chronicles of Narnia - C.S. Lewis “All My Favorite People” - Over the Rhine  Christian Nationalism  “Wedding Dress”- Derek Webb  Caedmon's Call  Redeeming Love -Francine Rivers  Lectio Divina  Religious Icons Taylor University  Jay Kesler  “As Good As It Gets” (the tuna salad scene) Eschatology Black eschatology Black Coffee with White Friends Dr. Amy-Jill Levine and our episode  Jacob from the Insurrection and his response later in retrospect    Scripture References: Daniel 7:9-10-, Matthew 24:36-44, Acts 2:37-39, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5 The End Times” -These are taken straight from scripture. The end of days is spoken about a ton in various locations in scripture, but they need A LOT of context. Here is a continued list, but I encourage you to proceed with Holy Spirit-led discernment. There is much to be studied, but the general point is: Jesus is coming back, we don't know when, we're called to live for Him like every day is our last, but to walk with trust and hope in the abundant life Jesus came, died and rose again to give us, and it'll get real messy, but God is a purely holy, good God and righteous Judge. The Ancient of Days is trustworthy with our futures. - xo, Em Revelation 13:15-18- The mark of the beast  Revelation 6:1-16:21- The 7 year tribulation Ezekiel 38-39- The battle of Gog and Magog The book of Revelation- A brief teaching on it part 1 and part 2 from the Bible Project John 14:18-”I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you.” 1 John 1:8-9, Hebrews 13:8- Jesus' mercy never runs out  Matthew 28:19- Jesus left us with the church  The book of Hosea Romans 8:15, Ephesians 1:6, 1 John 3:1-I am beloved because the Lord says so  Lamentations 3:22-23- God's mercies are new every morning  Ephesians 5:22-23, Revelation 18-22- The church is called the Bride of Christ  Matthew 16:17-19- The gates of hell cannot stand against it  Matthew 5-7- Sermon on the Mount  Genesis 3:8-24- When Adam and Eve left the garden  Psalm 23 Luke 4:14-21, John 3:16- Jesus came for all people  Revelation 21:4- Every tear dried  Acts 15, see also Galatians 5:2-6- The book of Acts and whether or not you had to be Jewish  Luke 15- The Lost Sheep  John 1:5- The Light of the world has come and darkness has not overcome it Psalm 107:2-The redeemed of the Lord tell their story  Acts 6:1–1- (and John 14:18) Jesus is coming back for us   JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY!!!! 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Kate discusses Branson (HBO) about Richard Branson, and the Masked Scammer (Netflix), which explores how a master con man scammed French elites out of millions of euros. Mike Rinder appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and cohosted all three seasons of the Emmy Award–winning show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E. He discusses his new book A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KATECASEY and get on your way to being your best self.” Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyClubhouse: @katecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rinder was raised a Scientologist from the age of 6 and finally escaped the organization when he was 52.Shortly after he graduated high school in April 1973 he joined the Sea Organization (Sea Org). This is the dedicated core of scientology, Sea Org members sign a billion year commitment to forward the aims of scientology and live communally with other Sea Org members, pretty much out of touch with the outside world. In October 1973 Rinder was aboard the Hubbard's ship Apollo (hence the name Sea Organization) and met him for the first time.In 1981 Rinder began what would become a lengthy history working in and leading the Office of Special Affairs. This is the department of scientology devoted to dealing with external facing matters, including media and public relations, legal and government relations, and dealing with the so-called enemies of scientology.In 2007 Rinder left scientology and has been very vocal about its workings and abuses. Rinder has done dozens of media interviews and appeared in HBO's Going Clear and the 3 seasons of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. He has traveled to Australia, England and Ireland to speak out about scientology.Websitesmikerindersblog.org(podcast) Scientology: Fair Game .BookA Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology

Mike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from the age of 5 when his parents began attending the Scientology International Center in Australia in the early 1960s. He eventually went on to serve as Scientology's international spokesperson. Mike was the head of OSA- Scientology's Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of directors of the Church of Scientology International. Since denouncing Scientology, Rinder has become a prominent whistleblower against its abuses. He appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and co-hosted all three seasons of Leah Remini's Emmy Award-winning show Scientology and the Aftermath. He and Remini also co-host the podcast Scientology: Fair Game. His excellent new memoir, A BILLION YEARS: My Escape From a Life in the highest Ranks of Scientology is available now. In this revealing and fascinating conversation, longtime colleagues Rachel and Mike discuss the psychological blocks common to many cult followers as well as the specific mental hurdles former Scientologists have to overcome to regain their personal autonomy. Mike reflects on the process of writing his memoir, describing the catharsis he felt as well as the clarity it provided him as he had to imagine for the first time what his life's story looked like from an outsider's perspective. Before You Go: Rachel explains the significance of Mike having no pictures of himself or his family from the decades he spent in Scientology, describing the damaging effects high control groups can have on their followers by diminishing familial connection and eliminating the sentimentality of memories shared with loved ones. You can listen to Mike's podcast with Leah Remini, Scientology: Fair Game here: https://fairgamepodcast.com/ You can purchase Mike's memoir A Billion Years here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60209478-a-billion-years Check out Mike's Blog here: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/ You can purchase Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Wendy Connell, Suzanne Segura, Romana Frey, Hilary Mark Nelson, Gina Sufrin, Maggie J, Paige, Kristin, Stephanie, Marianne, and Liz Matthei!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

This week I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Rinder to the podcast. I've been a huge fan and supporter of his work since I read Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear about the history and abuses of the Church of Scientology. Mike co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. He reunited with Remini for the podcast Scientology: Fair Game. Mike was kind of enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk about his new memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. I can't recommend this book enough. Thanks for listening! Kyler For more about Mike and his work check out: Mike Rinder's Blog The Aftermath Foundation ("...help those who want to leave Scientology and the Sea Organization, but lack a system of support they can rely on while getting on their feet in the outside world.") IG: @rindermike In this episode Mike mentioned these books: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Bare-Faced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbad by Russell Miller Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout

Barron's take on Scranton, PA as Jude checks out Gregory the Great. Going Clear, Children of Men, & Return of the King are all worth a revisit. Pre-Advent starts soon and we talk about why we're willing to sacrifice to send our kids to Catholic schools.   Movies: Going Clear (HBO Max) Children of Men   Books: Children of Men Return of the King Other great stuff we like: Ari's Pre-Advent prep guide Wyoming Catholic Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary   Mac's Online Woodcraft Store Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee   Please support us through Patreon Find us on our website Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes   Theme song by Mary Bragg.   Our other show: Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine   We use Amazon affiliate links. We may get a little kickback if you use the link above to purchase from Amazon.

On this episode we complete our Summer Reading List by discussing "The Iowa Baseball Confederacy" and "Going Clear". upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

The boys are back to discuss all the latest happenings including KSI's DOUBLE fight night, Cal The Dragon and Calfreezy's collab & AJ's meltdown... Chip also takes a deep dive into the latest UFO news, the Calvine photograph - Real or Fake? We're edging ever closer to our Australia tour! Keep your eyes on our Instagram for all date & location announcements: https://www.instagram.com/thefellasinsta/ FELLAS FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/46ibus JOIN THE REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/FellasPodcast Chat on The Fellas Discord server: https://discord.gg/dZK7T58AmS Follow us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/thefellasinsta Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefellaspod?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Get your Vessi shoes today at: http://vessi.com/TJM You'd be hard-pressed to find a film with a more talented cast. Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymore Hoffman star in this CULT classic from Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will be Blood). If you really dig the Scientology aspects of the film, check out the documentary Going Clear- you will poop your brain. P.S. sorry for the weird sounds at the beginning, and, if you're watching the video, the weird Jake Bellavance artifact. The next episode will be: Annihilation (2018) Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJMpod Email: hello@theyrejustmovies.com

The boys are back with a solo episode! After some blinding guests over the past few weeks the Fellas kicked back and relaxed to reflect over a crazy few weeks. Are Beta Squad rivalling The Sidemen now? Who wins out of Elle and Astrid? And Producer Cal reveals HORRIFYING supernatural experience... Join the Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FellasPodcast Chat on The Fellas Discord server: https://discord.gg/dZK7T58AmS Follow us on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/thefellasinsta Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefellaspod?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we discuss the process of rethinking ideas and beliefs in the wake of deconversion. Tim discusses how his views concerning good and bad forms of evidence evolved into a process designed to minimize error and separate opinions from facts. We also get to answer some of our first community questions.Links to Resources on this episode. https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057https://www.amazon.com/Deconverted-Journey-Religion-Seth-Andrews/dp/1478716568https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Wild_Countryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnJX68ELbAY&list=PL126AFB53A6F002CC  Aron Rahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_Clear_(film)https://www.amazon.com/Cows-Pigs-Wars-Witches-Riddles/dp/0679724680https://www.amazon.com/God-Delusion-Richard-Dawkins/dp/0618918248https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYm41hb48o Chrisopher Hitchens Debate

Where Leviticus and Charles Dickens meet: "Useless to change institutions without a change of heart"

In this week's episode we talk to Pete Griffiths, an ex-member and outspoken critic of The Church of Scientology. To listen to the full episode, joing Red Room now for €6 and gain access to this, plus 29 other podcasts over on www.patreon/com/redroompod

In this episode Anna and Mark discuss the documentary "Going Clear" which is currently available on HBO Max. They give their reactions as well as fact check against the previous two episodes of the podcast where they covered this group in depth. Anna cant get over the creation story as explained in the film, while Mark pieces things together now that he's seen some visuals. This is the last episode of the year, and a huge thanks goes out to the cult fam for sticking with us. Have a great holiday season and remember...don't drink the kool-aid. Follow us on instagram @The.Cult.ure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theculturepod/support

Anna and Mark are back to finish up their quick look at the world of Scientology. Part 2 focuses on the beliefs of this group, and the practical day to day life for those involved. Anna shares a great first date story that ended badly with a former member. Anna also walks through recent history and controversy with this group. Look for an upcoming episode in which Anna and Mark will be reacting to watching the Scientology documentary "Going Clear" and remember cult fam, dont drink the kool-aid. Sources for this episode: "The Aftermath" on A&E Fair Game podcast with Leah Remini and Mike Going Clear Documentary Scientology.org Brittanica.com mikerindersblog.org https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.html https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/is-scientology-a-dangerous-cult-1.917839 https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/5-things-we-learned-from-leah-reminis-scientology-expose-tv-show-113731/ https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#scientology-founder-l-ron-hubbard-was-under-investigation-in-multiple-countries-and-lived-on-a-ship-supposedly-to-evade-any-one-countrys-jurisdiction-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theculturepod/support

On today's episode Alex and Joan are breaking down 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley' and 'Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief,' TWO Alex Gibney joints! All due respect to Gibney, but the titles were literally too long to put in the episode title so... maybe tighten it up...

Begone you engrams, let me be the Thetan I was born to be!'Going Clear' by Lawrence Wright is an exposé mixed with the history of Scientology. The first half begins with a bio on the mythical/enigmatic L. Ron Hubbard and his life. The second half is of modern Scientology & its influential figures (such as David Miscavige, Tom Cruise and Paul Haggis). The book explores the beliefs, controversies, internal disputes as well as asking what is a religion? I summarised the book as follows. "I felt it was a fair take on the history and religion of Scientology. It presented both sides of the story and looked into some of the more 'out there' and just plain false assertions of Hubbard and the behaviour of the Sea Org & its leaders. An engaging read considering I don't care much for the topic of religion."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:36) - Synopsis(3:10) - Belief: Faith, fact, fiction or science(8:23) - The Church: What defines a religion?(12:20) - Personal Observations/Takeaways(14:50) - SummaryConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/Support the show

The Magic in the Attic Podcast goes in-depth on the Going Clear documentary about the Church of Scientology. Send your questions to: magicintheatticpodcast@gmail.com Support the pod at: https://anchor.fm/magicintheattic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicintheattic/support

Is Scientology the one true religion? Is Scientology a Faith, is it Fiction, or is it merely a Cult? Since its inception, Scientology has been steeped in mystery and controversy. So, we wanted to find out what all the weirdness is about. Our findings were quite alarming. Their methods of indoctrination, their protocols surrounding their collective behaviors, and their mafia-esque management structure; All implicate a sinister narrative contradictory to what they preach. Google: Shelly Miscavige, and follow the path to the truth behind this new-age religion. This week the boys take on Scientology in efforts to understand the belief system behind the mystery. Documentaries to watch to get a wholesome picture: 1. Going Clear. 2. My Scientology Movie. 3. Leah Remini: Scientology and The Aftermath.

We've seen Going Clear, "Scientology: The Aftermath", Wild, Wild Country, Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator, and "The Vow", so we know a little something about cults. What we don't really understand is how they still exist, and pull in people today even with that awareness. Phoenix House is a therapeutic community based on a now-defunct cult, Synanon. Erin Coffin Moore was placed in Phoenix House when she was 16. "Tough Love" and institutionalizing "troubled" teens were touted as solutions for parents in the 1980s and 90s. Adults (teachers, police, social workers) fail to listen or believe kids when trouble at home is noticed, or to follow up on their welfare. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Phoenix House had contracts with state and local governments to serve as a diversion program for juvenile offenders and yet no authorities were keeping a close eye on the abuses there for children 13-17, co-ed, run by adults who were unqualified, unlicensed and untrained. From 2-minute showers to free labor, to encounter groups called "The Game" where berating a fellow "family member" was encouraged, as was ratting out others, including your family, abuse occurred daily. Ridicule was considered "a tool", and so was hostility. Civil rights violations were rampant (those in the adult facilities would sue to go back to prison where they would be treated better). The place where Paris Hilton  went was also based on Synanon. These places still exist. Groups like Landmark, NXIUM and Scientology all have similar playbooks. While there are benefits to the "self-improvement" aspects of these organization, the isolation, secrecy, shame, humiliation, abuse, excommunication and vengeance are as if they are from the same playbook. Even after turning 18, Erin was so indoctrinated from their abuse, she remained in the program, living outside of the facility but attending sessions regularly. Eventually, they isolated her from her mother, then excommunicated her after she became pregnant in a relationship with another member. Alone with nothing, Erin had to find her own way. It took her years to be able to talk about what she experienced there, and now she is chronicling her story on her blog, FallingPhoenix.com and writing her memoir.You can find Erin on Twitter @girl_recovery and Instagram @witchrecovery.Episode recorded on 10/24/20Episode released on 12/16/20For more information on the podcast or its host, please visit sassylittlepodcast.com. There, you will find links to social media and an opportunity to become a member of the podcast community.Thanks for listening! If you like this sassy little podcast, please subscribe to it, rate it and review it, and tell your friends about it. Become a patron on Patreon. Cheers!

Chapters00:32 - Introduction02:11 - Cyril Lance / The Claravox16:44 - Dorit Chrysler25:26 - Bruce Woolley32:08 - Katia Isakoff 45:40 - EndingMusic credits:Rachmaninov Vocalise - Clara Rockmore, theremin. Nadia Reisenberg, piano.From: “Clara Rockmore – The Art of the Theremin”. Delos Productions CD. Courtesy of The Nadia Reisenberg / Clara Rockmore FoundationSchneeleichen - by Dorit Chrysler - unreleased extract from M - eine stadt sucht einen moerder - with kind permission of Dorit ChryslerBeat Monjune - by Dorit Chrysler - unreleased extract from M - eine stadt sucht einen moerder - with kind permission of Dorit ChryslerTherexotica - by Peg Ming - with kind permission of Dorit Chrysler (a track on the Theremin 100 compilation produced by The NY Theremin Society)Peace Song to Other Worlds (2 extracts) - by Radio Science Orchestra - with kind permission of Bruce WoolleyTheremini solo - by Katia Isakoff - with kind permission of Katia IsakoffClara Rockmore BiogClara (Reisenberg) Rockmore holds a unique place in music history as the star performer of the theremin. Born in Russia, in 1911, at four, she was accepted as the youngest ever violin student at the St. Petersburg Imperial Conservatory. As conditions deteriorated after the Revolution, the Reisenberg family left Russia and travelled across Europe for several years until 1921 when they succeeded in gaining passage on a steamship bound for America. In New York, Clara resumed her studies with Leopold Auer, but shortly before she was to make her American debut (playing the Beethoven Concerto), she developed an arthritic problem with her bow arm, and had to give up the violin.Fortunately, she had met Leon Theremin (an Americanisation of Lev Termen, as he was known in Russia), the inventor of the world's first electronic instrument. “I was fascinated by the aesthetic part of it, the visual beauty, the idea of playing in the air,” Clara recalled, “and I loved the sound. I tried it, and apparently showed some kind of immediate ability to manipulate it. Soon Lev Sergeyevich gave me, for a present, the RCA model theremin.”She convinced Leon Theremin to build her a far more precise and responsive instrument than the RCA model, one with a five-octave range, instead of three. Over the years she performed extensively but it was not until 1977 that she saw the release of her first commercial LP, performances with Nadia Reisenberg (recorded by Robert Moog) titled ‘The Art Of The Theremin'.In 1989, Steve M. Martin, long fascinated by the instrument, embarked upon the documentary Theremin - An Electronic Odyssey, a film including some of Clara's last public performances (videotaped at a 1989 Nadia Reisenberg tribute concert in Merkin Hall), and the New York reunion of Clara and Leon Theremin (then aged 95). Premiered in New York at Alice Tully Hall, the film in large measure revitalised interest in both the theremin itself and Clara Rockmore's unique accomplishments. She died in 1998.Cyril Lance BiogCyril Lance is the Chief Technical Officer at Moog Music and lead designer of the Moog Claravox Centennial Theremin. Cyril first met Bob Moog in January 2005 during an informal visit to Moog factory.  When Bob was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2005, Cyril was asked to come up and take over the engineering effort.  Since then, Cyril has been at the helm of engineering and product development and, along with the dedicated and passionate team at Moog Music, has helped to continue Moog's legacy of designing and producing beautifully crafted electronic instruments aimed at inspiring artists world-wide to explore and expand their personal sonic vocabularies.  Cyril strives daily to continue Bob Moog's legacy and to have a lot of fun along the way.  “It's truly a blessing to have the opportunity to contribute in one small-way to the transformative powers of music to bring joy and connect people on the deepest levels through-out the world”.https://www.moogmusic.com/Dorit Chrysler BiogDorit Chrysler has been dubbed a superior wizard of the theremin. An Austrian-born, New York based composer and performer, Chrysler is the co-founder of the NY Theremin Society and started the first international school for Theremin, KidCoolThereminSchool and L'Ecole Theremine with branches in NY and Paris. She is also one of the most visible Thereminists spreading the gospel of this mysterious sounding instrument. Most recently she finished her analog soundtrack for a remake of “M” by Fritz Lang and was featured on the soundtrack of the HBO documentary “Going Clear”. Chrysler received her master's degree of musicology in Vienna and has notably collaborated with Anders Trentemøller, Cluster, Adult., CERN, Carsten Nicolai, Elliot Sharp and Laurie Spiegel. She has performed with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, had her work commissioned by MoMA and the Venice Biennale, and is the founder of “Dame Electric,” a festival dedicated to female | pioneers in Analog Music. As the director of the NY Theremin Society, Chrysler is promoting the application of theremin in different art disciplines and has produced the THEREMIN100 compilation release, commemorating the 100th birthday of the Theremin in 2020.http://www.doritchrysler.com/toc.htmlhttps://www.nythereminsociety.org/Bruce Woolley BiogIn 1969 Bruce Woolley bought a Futurama electric guitar, formed a school band, and dreamed of being a professional musician. After years of experimentation, and unsuccessful attempts at becoming a famous jazz-rock guitarist, he decided to concentrate on writing pop songs. In 1979 he co-wrote “Video Killed the Radio Star”.  After a stint fronting cult New Wave unit The Camera Club, Woolley moved back into songwriting and production, forming a creative partnership with Grace Jones. In 1994, Woolley discovered Exotica and formed The Radio Science Orchestra, a theremin-led group that defined retrofuturism before people were talking about retrofuturism. A sonic time machine travelling along the whole history of electronic music, the Orchestra has collaborated with the world's leading theremin virtuosi including Lydia Kavina, Carolina Eyck and Charlie Draper. Notable guest artists include Grace Jones, Polly Scattergood, Ken Hollings, Dr. Robert Moog, Steve Dub and Thomas Dolby.http://www.brucewoolleyhq.com/https://www.radioscienceorchestra.com/Katia Isakoff BiogKatia Isakoff is a composer and multi-instrumentalist music producer whose compositions, performances and productions first appeared in the Add N To (X) album Loud Like Nature (Mute Records).  She has since collaborated on numerous albums and projects including John Foxx and Steve D'Agostino's Evidence of Time Travel which was composed and produced at her London studio. Having contributed synths and co-mixed EOTT, she went on to join them for a live concert performance at Electri_City Conference Dusseldorf, adding Moog Theremini and synths to the sonic architecture of this ever evolving and expansive Karborn graphic novel, which premiered with a live performance at the British Film Institute UK and Sonic Acts Festival, Amsterdam.  She has since spent much of her time between London and Berlin working on her forthcoming album She's Not Here.In 2019, Katia launched !N_K o L // B a new and innovative composer producer series bringing together pioneering, established and emerging composer producers to collaborate in various iconic studios and pop-up locations. Each series sees a new guest pioneer and group joining her; together, they embark on the journey of making an album through improvisation and exploration of the studio as an instrument, building a global network through musical collaborations – one album and city at a time.The first IN_KoLAB series was hosted by British Grove Studios. The group spent two days recording and filming what would become an immersive four-movement quadrophonic piece called IN_KoLAB Making Waves with Suzanne Ciani.  The album and accompanying short will be released in 2021 and plans are in motion for the next series.https://www.katiaisakoff.com/ | https://inkolab.orgCaro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. She started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Delia Derbyshire Day Charity: https://deliaderbyshireday.com

Put aside your feelings about nefarious government agencies, forget that you ever watched "Going Clear," and join us as we dive in more headfirst than Emilio Estevez does in this pulpy, thrilling first installment to the franchise that boosted Tom Cruise's life insurance premium tenfold.

The legendary documentary filmmaker talks to Leah and Mike about making Going Clear and the Fair Game he has been subjected to. He provides insight into how scientology is different from other organizations he has tackled and what the government should be doing about it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jeb Lund is back to put the third season of Leah Remini's eponymous confrontation of Scientology "on the cans," and we don't mean to be entheta about it, but why not change the format to include some expert analysis from psychologists, debriefers, or forensic auditors? Why isn't Mike Rinder using his counter-PI-terrorism skills to find Shelly Miscavige? Why is dental floss apparently suppressive? And why doesn't Remini ever drive? Folded into that conversation is a "celebration rundown" of Lawrence Wright's outstanding very-long-form "The Apostate" from 2011; it's the New Yorker article that became Going Clear, and it's a triumph of information-gathering, context, and chilly shade. Along the way, Jeb and I discuss Bobby Knight, Sauron, the road to German fascism, GOP county executives, spotted dick, and Iyanla. Obviously. SHOW NOTES Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath "The Apostate" Dave and Jeb Aren't Mean Ian Kershaw Support the pod/site on Patreon! Special Guest: Jeb Lund.

Journalist Lawrence Wright delves into the controversial religion of Scientology, the topic of his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Going Clear.

Lawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. His works of nonfiction include In the New World, Remembering Satan, The Looming Tower, Going Clear, and Thirteen Days in September. He has also written a novel, God’s Favorite. His books have received many prizes and honors, including a Pulitzer Prize for The Looming Tower. His most recent book is The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State.

How similar are Scientology and Mormonism? What do L Ron Hubbard and Joseph Smith have in common? How about Brigham Young and David Miscavige? And when is a cult not actually a cult? Infants Bob, Glenn, John, Randy, and Scott discuss these questions as they review the recent HBO documentary Going Clear.

It's an all Scientology episode on Page 7 today as we dicuss the HBO documentary Going Clear and how it completely changes our views on John Travolta.

Marilyn Manson got punched in the face at a Denny's! It this and more on today's P7 as we also cover Travolta's response to Going Clear and Jackie's unfortunate relation to a Brady Bunch spinoff.

Arnaldo (Arnie) Pagliarini Lerma (born November 18, 1950) is an American writer and activist, a former Scientologist, and critic of Scientology, who has appeared in television, media and radio interviews. Lerma was the first person to post the court document known as the Fishman Affidavit using his real identity, including the Xenu story, to the internet via the Usenet newsgroup alt.religion.scientology.Lerma started in Scientology at the age of 16 at the urging of his mother, an executive director for the Washington, DC church. He was impressed by L. Ron Hubbard's exaggerated account of his military career and scientific credentials. Lerma joined Scientology's Sea Org and was assigned in 1976 to a post working alongside Hubbard's daughter Suzette. He claims they became romantically involved and planned to elope. Lerma alleges that other Sea Org officers discovered their plans and threatened to mutilate him if he did not cancel the marriage. Lerma quit Scientology soon afterward.After Lerma posted the Fishman Affidavit in August 1995, his home was raided by federal marshals and lawyers from the Church of Scientology, alleging he was in possession of copyrighted documents.A lawsuit was filed against Lerma and his Internet service provider by the church's Religious Technology Center, (RTC), claiming copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation.The Washington Post and two investigative reporters were added to the lawsuit, as an article written about the raid contained three brief quotes from Scientology "Advanced Technology" documents.[5] The Washington Post, et al. were released from the suit when USDJ Leonie Brinkema ruled in a memorandum on November 28, 1995: "When the RTC first approached the Court with its ex parte request for the seizure warrant and temporary restraining order, the dispute was presented as a straightforward one under copyright and trade secret law. However, the Court is now convinced that the primary motivation of RTC in suing Lerma, DGS and The Post is to stifle criticism of Scientology in general and to harass its critics. As the increasingly vitriolic rhetoric of its briefs and oral argument now demonstrates, the RTC appears far more concerned about criticism of Scientology than vindication of its secrets." (Memorandum Opinion of November 28, 1995, by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema; Religious Technology Center v. Arnaldo Lerma, Washington Post, Mark Fisher, and Richard Leiby)The Memorandum Opinion acknowledges what Scientology practices to this day: the "Fair Game" policy, a written directive by L. Ron Hubbard that encourages harassment of anyone who speaks out against the church. In conclusion, the court awarded RTC the statutory minimum of $2,500 for five instances of non-willful copyright violation.Arnie Lerma started a website "Lermanet" which concentrates on news about Scientology and on documenting lawsuits by Scientology.Arnie Lerma is also noted for discovering an altered picture on a Scientology website on New Year's Eve in 1999, one that appeared to inflate the number of members attending a millennial event at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in California. He posted the pictures to his website identifying the alterations, with the most prominent feature being the "man with no head." The story appeared on national television and in the press.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

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As The Walking Dead wraps up its fifth season, regular Dead correspondent and designated pinch-hitter Jeff Alexander join us for a talk that ranges through the show, the comics, the spinoff, and which characters we could stand to see axed in Season 6! Liv gives the kid perspective on a kid-centered Face Off challenge. We go Around The Dial with stops at Going Clear, The Daily Show, Orphan Black, and Scandal, and The Good Wife. Dave presents the Magnum, P.I. episode "Paper War" for the Canon. After identifying the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a very special, maybe never-to-be-repeated Game Time event! Shamble on in and join us! GUESTS

It's 2015 now! Time flies when you're on hiatus making a TV SHOW! This week we're playing catch up on all the events that have transpired since we last spoke. There is so much.   Robert Durst's star has risen.  Into the Woods gave us musical splendor and Lady Gaga cleared her throat. We also clarify the single exciting and new thing about Going Clear and the important distinction in scale between Kat Von D and a California forest fire.   Then some questions from you people! The listen-airs! Don't call it a comeback, call it The Comeback.

Somber, Swiss Miss daiquiris; Openings. 2 - Ricaprio!; Early COW; MailBag. 3 - Marshall's News. 4 - Gas stations are gonna have booze on tap; HBO is gonna have a daily news show produced by Vice; Scientology doc "Going Clear" on HBO.