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The Aftermath is back and we have M-16 chatting with Scott Homan, director of "Witness Underground," a gripping documentary uncovering the struggles of musicians raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith. Hear firsthand accounts of navigating restrictive doctrines, finding their voice through music, and the difficult choices they faced when questioning the only life they'd ever known. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in documentaries, personal stories, and the complexities of religious freedom.     Background Music: Edson Sean, Baari X, APA Entertainment, Hanu DIxit   Find all info related to The Radio Show here: linktr.ee/itstheradioshow     Guest Inquiries theradioshowinbox@gmail.com Text Us: 678-800-1677 Try Podbean to host your podcast and get one month free using our link below: www.podbean.com/TRSATL    For more from Scott Homan: Film Studio: Banana Island Films IG: @scotthoman Watch: Witness Underground you can go to witnessunderground.com   For more info on Nine Hair Co Beard Products go to: ninehairco.com    Check out the ZZ Talk podcast here: https://youtube.com/@zz-talk7975

We're excited to announce that Lindy Jacomb will be one of the speakers at Decult Cult Awareness Conference 2024! Lindy co-hosts the Cult Chat Podcast and runs the Olive Leaf Network, an organization dedicated to providing aid and advocacy for former members of high-demand religious groups. Lindy herself is a religious refugee, having been kicked out of her religion—the Exclusive Brethren (Plymouth Brethren)—at just 20 years old. She faced the extreme social punishment of ostracization, being completely cut off from her family and community, a reality that many cult survivors experience when they leave these controlling environments.Get your Livestream ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-ticketsIn this episode, Lindy delves into her personal journey of leaving the Exclusive Brethren and the challenges of life after a cult. She discusses how shunning, a form of emotional abuse and isolation, is used to punish dissenters, with families being coerced into severing ties to maintain their own salvation. Now, Lindy offers crucial support through the Olive Leaf Network to others who have escaped abusive relationships within high-control religious groups.As a key speaker at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference, Lindy will share her insights and the powerful stories of other cult survivors. This New Zealand event in Christchurch will feature discussions on cult recovery, religious refugee experiences, and the emotional abuse faced by those leaving such groups.Join us for this compelling conversation as part of the Decult Cult Awareness Conference channel takeover. Don't miss out—grab your live stream ticket today to hear these important stories!Lindy co-hosts the Cult Chat Podcast and runs the Olive Leave Network that provides aid and advocacy for former members of high-demand religious groups.  This episode is part of the Decult Cult Awareness Conference channel take over where we introduce you to a number of the leading speakers at Decult. The new Witness Underground documentary will also have it's international premiere at Decult.#Decult #WitnessUnderground #highcontrolgroups   Don't miss this opportunity to hear these important discussions by grabbing your live stream ticket today! Make sure to support the conversation, help spread awareness, and secure your ticket to the live stream of the Decult Conference! https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-tickets #LiveStreamEvent #cultsurvivor #ReligiousFreedom #ExJW #cultawareness #ReligiousInvestigations  #excult #excultmember #supportsurvivors #ōtautahi #newzealand #aotearoa #christchurch #savethedate #CultAwareness #cult #decult2024 #EmotionalAbuse #Shunning #Decult #CultChatPodcast #OliveLeafNetwork #ChristchurchEvent2024 #ReligiousRefugee #CultRecovery #EscapingCultPodcast #PlymouthBrethrenChurch #NewZealandEvent #LifeAfterACult #SupportSurvivors #CultSurvivorsStoriesSupport the showSubscribe to the newsletter for weekly episodes: https://bit.ly/WitnessUndergroundWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100018684/witness-undergroundhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundSupport:https://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Scott Homan was raised in the north woods of Wisconsin and found his voice through music and film. His documentary, Witness Underground, highlights the struggles and triumphs of a music community influenced by a cult. Scott shares his journey from being raised in a restrictive environment to discovering the power of self-expression and creativity as a path to healing. Rachel and Scott delve into the emotional and psychological impact of shunning, the manipulation tactics used by cults, and the importance of finding one's identity outside of a controlling group. Scott also discusses his experiences in Vietnam, his work with Banana Island Films, and his upcoming participation in the DeCult Conference in New Zealand. For more information about the Decult Conference, visit: www.decult.net For more info on Scott's film "Witness Underground" go to: https://www.witnessunderground.com Connect with Us on Social Media: -Twitter: www.twitter.com/_indoctrination - Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast - Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast - YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft Your reviews and ratings on Spotify and Apple/iTunes are greatly appreciated and help the show reach a wider audience.

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Is rock and roll an untapped conduit for healing after shunning? Filmmaker Scott Homan's debut documentary feature “'Witness Underground”,  sheds light on the experiences, creative expressions, and defection of ex-members of the Jehovah's Witnesses community.  The film delves into the journey of notable underground bands within the culty, culty JW organization, and chronicles their musical legacy comprising over 30 albums across multiple decades. Scott joins us today to talk about his experience coming of age as a second generation JW, and how he and other ex-JWs have harnessed the power of art for awakening and therapeutic purposes after escaping high-control religion.    Shownotes: Filmmaker Scott Homan, was raised as a second generation Jehovah's Witness in Wisconsin where his teenage music community recorded albums while being influenced by the cult. He studied photography and digital media in Minneapolis and now runs Banana Island Films, which was born in a music community during his years in Hanoi, Vietnam. His present projects focus on artists escaping cults, demonstrating that self-expression through art shortens the path to healing from shunning. “Witness Underground” is his debut feature documentary, and as a wider project, includes the Witness Underground YouTube channel and the series “XJW Coming Out.” “Witness Underground” was just released on major streaming platforms, TUBI for free with ads, and on Amazon to rent or buy.  Learn more at: WitnessUnderground.com TUBI: tubitv.com/movies/100018684/witness-underground  Amazon Prime Video:  amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CVGPPFZ To Rate and Review on IMDB:  imdb.com/title/tt15215562   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.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will Retherford Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

Join Nat and Producer, Writer, and Director, Scott Homan, in this week's episode to chat about his recent documentary, Witness Underground. We chat about his motivations to tell this compelling story of collective religious experiences and showcase the challenges and creativity that was born from the ashes of past. If you like indie music, personal stories, and new perspectives this is for you. --- Check out Scott's film streaming on Amazon, Tubi, and Vesta, Plex, and YouTube: www.witnessunderground.com IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt15215562 And please leave the film a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stonednsocial/message

This woman was interrogated by cult leaders. Female Hollywood writer, actor, director, Bonnie Root, explores the system of manipulation, abuse, and control in the Jehovah Witnesses and the film industry. We dive into her experience with a cult Judicial Committee, sexual interrogations, her award-winning film, "Sissy" about grooming of teens, The Movie, a physchological thriller, and her new ExJW film coming out, Diary of Heather Keating, a narrative exposing the Judicial Committee for the abuse common in the Jehovah's Witness system of punishment. Share your experience with the community in the comments!We met because my Witness Underground documentary and her film, THE MOVIE, both played at GenreBlast Film Festival. The director, Michael Mandell, approached me after seeing Witness Underground to let me know that Bonnie Root, the star actor in his film, THE MOVIE, was also a former Jehovah's Witness. I invited her to our California film premiere in Los Angeles at the Filmocracy Film Festival. A bunch of ExJW's showed up and we've been in touch ever since. I'm so excited to be able to share her amazing work with you!In this gripping narrative directed by Bonnie Root, a prominent female director in Hollywood, the harrowing realities of religious oppression and manipulation come to light. Her experience being interrogated and abused by cult leaders has shaped much of her life and empowered her to expose this religion for what it really is, a dangerous manipulative control cult. Her films delve into the depths of cruelty within religious processes, highlighting the systemic violations of women's rights.This woman's journey unfolds as she faces offensive religious interrogations and manipulative control tactics by the Jehovah Witnesses' judicial committee. Through Root's lens, we witness the profound impact of the system of manipulation, abuse, and control within this organization."Diary of Heather Keating," scripted by Root, promises a raw exploration of narcissistic abuse within the context of religious communities. Root's previous work on "Sissy" has established her as a formidable force in shedding light on sensitive topics, particularly the destructive form of grooming common in this cult.She confronts the reality of women's rights violations and the insidious nature of religious oppression processes. Experience the power of storytelling to expose the truth to ignite global awareness and change.

Ryan DuVal, software engineer and old friend from Colorado, was the only person I asked to help produce Witness Underground. He flew up from Asheville North Carolina as our producer in Minneapolis and was the guiding light for multiple editing revisions.He brought a fresh perspective to the project that became essential in telling this deep nuanced story. This episode was recorded at the Auxbus podcast studio in Asheville, a start-up where he pioneered the audio software we recorded this on. He interviews me and my personal back story for the first time.  (Auxbus was later bought by Libsyn and his software is their trademark audio editing software for their podcast  distribution company). This was recorded on the heals of our production together, and after story-lock in our documentary post-production phase. He had a huge hand in the production influencing the story, and pulling out many valuable moments across our interviews. He also ran sound, wrote interview questions, and asked the interview questions, co-directing the storytelling.  He also ran second camera for interviews, live performance music videos, and also some of the side stories that made it into the film, among many additional roles that we shared. He was essential in the creation of this film.  Enjoy this episode as he digs into my back story and the creation of this film, the XJW Coming Out series, and this podcast.Thanks Ryan!Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MXHELuzxVbYSiân Walmsley Krubeck did the heavy lifting of story editing and color for our feature documentary Witness Underground. In this episode we dive into the process, challenges, clashes, pressures, frustrations, and successes of working together in our first discussion after creating the film. She has since worked on several other films and also written her first novel. All of Siân's links:https://linktr.ee/sjkrubeckRead The Devil Drinks Mocha:https://a.co/d/19S3x2zWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Wow! This is our six hundredth episode! This week, we have Scott Homan, director and producer of “Witness Underground,” a new documentary about Jehovah’s Witnesses leaving the church and an underground music scene within the community. We also reconnect with James Zimmerman, author of “Deliverance at Hand,” whom we talked to way back in episode […]

Andrew Kliman and Gabriel Donnelly welcome Scott Homan and Chad Rhiger to discuss their film, “Witness Underground,” a documentary about young Jehovah's Witnesses with a shared interest in music who managed to break free from the religion. They discuss Scott and Chad's lives, the religion's attitude to truth, and its cruel practice of shunning. The discussion also takes up cultish practices by other groups, religious and political; how to combat cultism; and the experience of “absolute possibility” upon leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses. Plus current-events segment: SCOCO DQs DJT. Anne Jaclard and Andrew talk about the Colorado Supreme Court's disqualification of Trump from running for president, and negative hot takes on the ruling coming from parts of the left (Eric Levitz, Ben Burgis).

Losing friends, making new ones, reuniting with old ones, all at the same time as finding yourself. Friendships can be a tricky thing after leaving a cult. This week some of the Cult Hacker Patreon supporters join Celine and Stephen on a panel of former Jehovah's Witnesses, to explore the process of finding and making friendships outside a high-control group. Maryann, Regina, Vincent, Tanya, Riley from the Jexit Channel and Scott from Witness Underground, discuss their own experiences of building a social world following isolation after leaving. They discuss their mistakes and lessons learned, and how they've come through the process. Christmas can also be a tricky time around friendships so the panel talk about their preferred way of either embracing it or escaping it. To reach out to us: https://www.culthackers.com/ To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts Other Links Wikipedia article about the 'Friendship Paradox' as mentioned by Vincent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_paradox  

“Jehovah's Former Witnesses” The Real Word Ministries Inc., THE REAL WORD The Real Word TV S9 E30 with Rickard Jean-Noel. Special guest Anthony Mathenia (Co-Producer), Ryan Sutter (Nuclear Gopher Founder), Scott Homan (Director of Witness Underground. During this episode we spoke about growing up as a Jehovah's Witnesses and how it is to deflect from the church. The gentleman in this episode speak on their faith and how it has affected their lives in both a positive and negative way. Thanks for the love and continued support.

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Youtube Version of this episode:https://youtube.com/live/4zuAoAVoX2EScott Ariza, Hyouhen in the gaming world, joined Witness Underground for our film release launch on Kickstarter. Scott and I are both connected to great people in the film world in Los Angeles through Filmocracy Film Festival. That group has become a really important community and film festival for Witness Underground. Scott and I met through the Filmocracy Discord. https://filmocracy.comPaul and Philip Jun are brothers and co-founders of the company. Paul Jun worked for years distributing and selling films at Cannes Film Festival and now they have created a platform with indie filmmakers in mind. Filmocracy has become a serious player in the distribution and festival area, disrupting giants.Check out Scott Ariza's Photography Portfolio:https://sharkostudios.com/landscapeBookings - Sharko Studioshttps://sharko.pixieset.com/bookingWitness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & survival via self-expression.Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses. 

Youtube Version of this episode:https://youtube.com/live/9_cib9UF8C8Klaas De Loose with Monster Match Studios joined Witness Underground to bring it to the professional level that you see today. Let's dive into his music and illustrations!Check out his work at https://mnstrmtch.comFrom Klaas:"As a Jehovah's Witness, I used to be a people pleaser and that also reflected my work as a graphic designer. I arrived at a certain place in my life and I want to be completely myself when it comes to my art and music, that means becoming more confident. In my professional life that means that I try to accept only assignments that I personally like so that I can develop my personal style - which I do. In my spare and free time, I try to focus on becoming more of a performing musician with a high focus on ambience and visual style.This of course was out of the question being a JW."The band featured is Korinthians.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVNPRtJxBqsKlaas's website:https://www.ruzd.worldKlaas's Instagram account:https://www.instagram.com/ruzd81Klaas's YT channel:https://www.youtube.com/@RuZd2046 Music Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrKp_R9hIf8Break Me Down Music Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-liGjDuxoPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ruzdThanx Amigo - This was great!Btw: this is my linktree:https://linktr.ee/ruzdWitness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & survival via self-expression.Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses. 

Creative expression is part of our human nature. When belonging to a high control group, one of the first things that is sacrificed is individuality, freedom of self expression, and education about the world outside of the group. Scott was always craving creativity, especially when it came to music. After breaking through the chains of Jehovah's Witness restrictions, he found continued solace in music. However, that came with the high cost of extreme shunning from his former friends and immediate family. Through his pain, he has created a beautiful documentary called Witness Underground, showcasing other musical artists and their journey to self discovery despite the shunning they all face.Click here to watch on YouTube Support Witness Undergroundhttps://www.witnessunderground.com/YouTube: @witnessundergroundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitnessUnderground/IG: https://www.instagram.com/witnessunderground/Scott IG: https://www.instagram.com/scotthoman/Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/hW2vCu66Geg?si=LnWbGMqaT2n8mOoPClick below to learn about our C2C vacation! https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-shelise-sola-aug-2024Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind 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.**

In this episode, we speak with Director-Producer-Filmmaker-Podcaster-Writer-Cinematographer, Scott Homan.  Scott was raised in the fiercely DIY "Northwoods" of Wisconsin deep in the wild of the Great Lakes region. His music community created Oh The Crib! records in a house in the forest as teenagers, where they recorded two albums while being influenced by a cult. He ran camera and sound for a local news station and then went to university for photography and digital media.  Today he runs Banana Island Films, which was born in Hanoi, Vietnam during his five years there. He directed a music scene documentary, Hanoi Mixtape, which you can watch at HanoiMixtape.com. Witness Underground is his sophomore film and a much bigger project which includes the Witness Underground Podcast, a series, "XJW Coming Out," and an artist grant. His present projects all focus on artists escaping cults, especially musicians. The proceeds from watching Witness Underground on Patreon go towards fostering new healing art through an ex-cult-member artist grant program.  In this episode, we discuss: 1) Scott embarked on a new career, moved to the other side of the planet for 5 years in Vietnam, rebuilt his sense of self, and gained the skills to tell a cult exit story in a unique way that they're all very proud of.  2) Scott's focus is to share the journey of what happens when people leave a cult, and how they now share their creative expression through their art and music.  He openly shares this journey of creating community and humanizing the experience of life after the cult without the feelings of being re-traumatized. Connect with Scott: YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@WitnessUnderground Instagram: https://instagram.com/XJWdocTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/XJWdoc Facebook: https://facebook.com/WitnessUnderground Email: scotthoman@gmail.comPR Email: Scott@BananaIslandFilms.com Website: http://witnessunderground.com You can stream Witness Underground now at https://Patreon.com/WitnessUnderground Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching, and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves, and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support, and impact others.  

Special Note* : Today's episode features the experience of our guests, and their work. We ask that you be open to receiving their story and project with an open mind and heart. While there are many views across the world, ultimately we believe everyone has a story worth sharing and within our stories are that which make us human. Let's continue to share love, happiness, and life with one another. In today's episode, we visit with Director, Scott Homan and Co-Producer Anthony Mathenia about their new film, Witness Underground. Listen in our watch this amazing episode, share with your friends and fam. Want to learn more or support the Witness Underground Kickstarter? Check out these awesome links: instagram.com/witnessunderground instagram.com/scotthoman twitter.com/WitnessFilms Facebook.com/WitnessUnderground #igotout #Cult #ExJW #indiemusic #indiefilm #documentary #kickstarter #crowdfund #socialimpact #humanrights #art #DIY  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/are-you-happy2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/are-you-happy2/support

Scott Homan was raised in Wisconsin and recorded two indie albums with his bands while being influenced by The Jehovah's Witness religion. He left and went on to run camera and sound for a local news station while studying photography, film, and digital media. Today he runs Banana Island Films and has made an incredible documentary about his and other's experiences as Jehovah's Witness members. Witness Underground is available now at witnessunderground.com (and it's amazing!)Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Watch on YouTube now: https://youtube.com/live/Zpl13FTgfWoWe're joined in this special episode by Augustus Watkins, drummer in the band Ghost Army, featured in Witness Underground the documentary and Motion Picture Soundtrack. Augustus is prolific in his creation of music and next level in promotion. Dive into his work here:Get Ghost Army's Album Sleepywood Dojo. https://ghostarmympls.bandcamp.com/album/sleepywood-dojoIf you're a musician, consider signing with GIVE/TAKE - a boutique record label based in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, specializing in auteur-driven, experimental projects with an electronic approach. https://givetake.lifeAugustus Watkins - augustuswatkins.comBijou Noir - altpop/singer-songwriter - https://bijounoir.coNew Bijou Noir single “Cuckoo Bird" drops 12/1 via GIVE/TAKE Single release show in Los Angeles at Love Song Bar 12/2 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/only-in-dreams-linuss-bijou-noir-bryce-lamar-tickets-750106297127Tulip Tiger - insouciant big beat - http://tuliptiger.com/DEATHDANCE - future goth - http://officialdeathdance.com/Cocaine Opera - LA Media C*nts - http://cocaineopera.com/Tied to the Tracks - a podcast about great albums from side 1 track 1 to the final chord, cohosted with The Current's Barb Abney: https://ttttpod.com/Witness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & survival via self-expression.Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses. 

Watch this episode on YouTube now:https://youtube.com/live/76y2DjgtKbQGet Micah Allen Losh's Apostasy Trilogy as physical copies. Info: https://www.micahallenlosh.com/theapostasytrilogyStore - Special Discount on the Apostate Trilogy: https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderThe Apostasy Trilogy is the most interesting and exciting book series in the ExJW world to date. Be sure to get copies now. Witness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & survival via self-expression.Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses. 

What's it like to doubt the beliefs of the strict religious community you grew up with? What's it like to leave? Where do you find the courage and strength to make that choice, and to adapt to your new life? Director Scott Homan and writer and musician Ryan Sutter have lived these questions, and collaborated to tell the story in the new documentary, Witness Underground. The film focuses on Ryan's love of music and the musical relationships within the Jehovah's Witness community that sustained him as a teen and gave him a safe place to land when he left. We talk about all these questions and the process of making the film, which is now running a Kickstarter to fund distribution to popular streaming services. Episode breakdown: [00:05:16] Scott: Wisconsin arts program shaped career in film. [00:10:19] Change your environment for personal growth. [00:14:10] Ryan: Creative kids form band with makeshift instruments. [00:17:39] Creativity and emotional release through music. [00:26:17] Other connections transcended religion, influencing change. [00:30:07] Scott reconnects with Ryan. [00:32:56] Ryan's wrestling with beliefs through writing, recording music, and live performance = enhanced creative thinking. [00:40:22] How authoritarian regimes suppress artists. [00:44:37] "Coming out." [00:50:51] Seeing life through Ryan's eyes. [00:57:20] Amazing connection to music; influential, undiscovered collection. [01:03:08] Ryan: Therapy, new albums, and a goal: move on and heal. [01:09:26] Music connects people in amazing ways. [01:15:05] Scott: Filmmaker's struggle with distribution, potential exploitation. [01:19:24] Kickstarter campaign funding distribution of the film, which has amazing perks including music and written work. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review and in it, tell us how your creativity has given you strength when you've needed it most. Want more? Here are some handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in music.

Today's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Homan to discuss his documentary film project titled Witness Underground.Currently there is a kickstarter campaign to get the word across about this documentary as well as to raise funds to make this film available on a larger scale. If you would like to learn more about the campaign and the documentary please check out:http://witnessunderground.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Watch on YouTube now:https://youtu.be/c9Q5U4afGxE Danielle Martain is connected to every person featured in the Witness Underground documentary. Check out her podcast, Failure to Thriving! instagram.com/failuretothrivingListen to their albums:https://puffpuff.bandcamp.com/album/echoWitness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & survival via self-expression.Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses. 

http://www.WitnessUnderground.comWe've launched the Kickstarter campaign of our dreams! Support the film and the community. 32 donated albums, 9 E-Books, HD Documentary with Extras, Soundtrack, and more. Everything we could think of!Matthew Smiley, a long-time supporter on Patreon, pledged to become an Associate Producer, to support Witness Underground to help us get onto streaming platforms in our general release in November/December Become an Associate Producer. and join film history as well as get the NUCLEAR GOPHER SUPER PACKAGE and THE MERCH TABLE - Everything we could think that you would actually fall in love with.Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

WitnessUnderground.comWe've launched the Kickstarter campaign of our dreams! Support the film and the community. 32 donated albums, 9 E-Books, HD Documentary with Extras, Soundtrack and more. Everything we could think of!Elle Reno Pledged to become an Associate Producer to support Witness Underground getting onto streaming platforms in our general release. Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/7TILtTd4lIYThe Bloody Tuesdays, David Quesada, has been an excellent collaborative partner since the day we met. After we met and recorded our episodes together, I had another opportunity to edit our feature documentary, Witness Underground, which we discussed in this episode, and I cut into the intro, a moment from one of his songs, Jehovah Never Knows, from his sophomore album, Hymns of a Millenials Dawn. I'm excited for you to hear it and I'm so proud to be able to feature this track in our official Motion Picture Soundtrack. Listen and Buy his Exit Trilogy here:https://thebloodytuesdays.bandcamp.comOur Season One episode with him for the Witness Underground Podcast is still my favorite episode (Pt 1 & Pt 2). I have since emulated this format in the second season as much as possible. I feel like I found my creative voice with The Bloody Tuesdays in showing off great music and story telling. Check out those episodes here:Part 1: https://youtu.be/o7eIsAEnhZ4Part 2: https://youtu.be/7n90UH6qksMWitness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & survival via self-expression.Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses. 

Stephen speaks to Scott Homan, Ryan Sutter, Anthony Mathenia, Denise Wise and Micah Allen Losch from the Witness Underground team. In this special episode each former Jehovah's Witness speaks about their struggle to find creative expression while a member, and their journey of self discovery as they left, as well as updating us on the amazing documentary film Witness Underground, and their mission to get it on the streaming platforms for more people to see it who need to. Share this podcast with a friend https://pod.link/1540824671 To reach out to us: https://www.culthackers.com/ To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts Witness Underground Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/witnessunderground/431102735?ref=akkj92&token=3e50ed5a Micah Allen Losh Website: https://www.micahallenlosh.com/ Nuclear Gopher Website https://www.nucleargopher.org/ Anthony Methenia books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Books-Anthony-Mathenia/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAnthony+Mathenia Denise Wise YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk750bPcJUUPsnTS5vwhWg Sean Maguire interviews Denise about Scott Homan​'s award-winning indie docu "Witness Underground" (also an ex Jehovah's Witness). Denise also talks about her books & alt-rock album that she wrote with David Donley during the lockdown. https://outofthebagradio.weebly.com/podcasts/podcast-sean-maguire-denise-wise-nino-rodriguez-michael-jaco-kerry-cassidy-ww3-rebellion-hour-25102023      

  In the folds of a seemingly regular family, Scott Homan's journey began. But little did he know what would unravel before his eyes. A battle between two opposing ideologies shaped his early years, but what he discovered went beyond mere disagreement. Brace yourself as the story unfolds, revealing the dark underbelly of a faith that demanded everything. And as the echoes of his past reverberate, Scott's quest for freedom and identity takes an unexpected turn. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover personal stories about the transition from a Jehovah's Witness to awakening independence. Discover the underlying challenges faced by Jehovah's Witness artists after leaving the cult. Come face-to-face with the perils of cult dynamics and the ostracizing and shunning practices of Jehovah's Witnesses. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, rational thinking, and individual belief system development. My special guest is Scott Homan. Scott is an unconventional filmmaker with a unique route into the industry. Born and raised in the wild northwoods of Wisconsin, Scott originally immersed himself in the regional music scene before transitioning to local news production. His roots in photography and digital media further honed his skills, ultimately culminating in the launch of his company, Banana Island Films. Scott's work marries his artistic talent with an intense personal journey, uncovering and challenging the oppressing practices within cults. He thrives in sharing untold stories of artists like himself, who have managed to escape such environments and flourished - a testimony to his resilient spirit. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:14 - Introduction 00:02:12 - Signs of Being Bound 00:04:02 - Scott's Background and Approach 00:08:30 - Personal Awakening 00:12:29 - Choosing Truth 00:14:45 - Personal Experience with Jehovah's Witnesses 00:15:31 - Putting on a New Personality 00:17:13 - Shunning and its Impact 00:20:24 - Compassion for Those Still in the Religion 00:24:23 - Cult-like Structures in Society 00:28:43 - Questioning Faith and Leaving Religion 00:34:11 - Rebuilding a Worldview and Meaning 00:36:59 - Spirituality and Personal Exploration 00:39:33 - The Commercialization of Spirituality 00:41:59 - Energetic Dart and Spiritual Retreats 00:43:05 - Rebuilding and Self-Trust 00:44:11 - Seeking Help and Personal Growth 00:46:21 - Lack of Qualifications in the Spiritual Community 00:50:28 - Prayer and Internal Self-Reliance 00:57:07 - Ways to watch the podcast 00:57:16 - Appreciation for the conversation 00:57:23 - Request for sharing, Visit Witness Underground to watch the documentary and hear the stories of former Jehovah's Witness cult members who are artists.. Check out the Witness Underground podcast and YouTube series, XJW coming out. Visit Karagoodwin.com or themeditationconversation.com for more information and links to the podcast sponsors. Share this episode with anyone in your life who would be interested in the topic of artists escaping cults. Subscribe to The Meditation Conversation podcast and rate and review the show to support its growth. Take responsibility for your own spiritual journey and regularly check in with yourself to ensure you are aligned with your soul. Ask your Higher Self for signs that you are on the right path and trust your intuition. Be courageous and willing to dismantle the structures in your life that are not aligned with your truth and integrity.

Brought up inside a faith cult where he was exposed to mind control, Musician and Filmmaker Scott Homan's film Witness Underground and series XJW Coming out of the Jehovah's Witnesses expose the lives of artists living inside a cult as they battle the limits forced on them and the emotional abuse imposed by shunning. Listen in to learn how he escaped, healed, and found joy in his life.Thank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.biz. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Join Jonam Ross, a renowned hypnotherapist and host of the Religion Rehab podcast, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Scott Homan, the documentary director behind Witness Underground. Both Scott and Jonam share their personal experiences as ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, shedding light on the dystopian reality of the cult and their journey toward freedom and recovery and now serving the ex-cult community with assistance in recovery.Witness Underground, an eye-opening cult documentary, unravels the hidden world of the DIY artist community that blossomed within the confines of the high-control Jehovah's Witness religion in Minneapolis. This film defies the oppressive restrictions placed on music, fame, and success, which are deemed forbidden by the religion's dogma of "beware of independent thinking." Scott's compelling storytelling captures the struggles faced by these artists as their faith is tested in deeply personal ways.Venturing beyond the surface, Jonam and Scott delve into the harsh realities ex-Jehovah's Witnesses encounter when leaving the cult. The repercussions are severe, with individuals facing the heart-wrenching choice of being shunned by their entire family and social circle for life. Despite these challenges, these resilient artists rally together and establish the independent record label Nuclear Gopher, producing over 30 albums of heartfelt music that speaks to their experiences and aspirations. Both Jonam and Scott are avid guitars drawn to metal and punk respectively which continues to influence their work in assisting those with religious trauma syndrome (RTS) and related PTSD. This gripping episode covers a wide range of topics, including the psychological impact of leaving a high-control relationship, the process of recovering from religious indoctrination, and the unique challenges faced by cult survivors. As atheism takes center stage, Scott shares his journey toward becoming an atheist and the role it played in his healing process. The discussion also touches on the vital work of Religion Rehab, providing resources and support for individuals grappling with the problems associated with organized religions and dangerous cults.If you're searching for an illuminating documentary that explores the chilling reality of cults, Witness Underground is a must-watch. Follow Scott Homan's Witness Underground Podcast and Jonam Ross's Religion Rehab channel for further insights into this gripping ex-Jehovah's Witness story. This collaboration will captivate ex-JWs, atheists, and those intrigued by cult survivor stories, as well as individuals seeking inspiration to move on from religious oppression and reclaim their lives.Prepare to be moved and empowered by this enthralling conversation, as Jonam Ross, a respected hypnotherapist, and Scott Homan, a talented documentary director, delve into the depths of the Orwellian cult that is the Jehovah's Witnesses, offering hope and support to those on a journey of faith recovery and personal liberation.The conversation is both enlightening and empowering, offering valuable insights and resources for survivors of religiouWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Links discussed and posted in the discussion:The Witness Underground Documentary Project:https://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support these ExJW artists:https://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundListen to the music: http://WitnessUnderground.com/Arthttp://Vaureenband.comWe're back again with another excellent Q&A featuring the artists highlighted in the feature documentary Witness Underground. One of our guests highlights the power of music and self expression to transform and even save lives. From March through May we hosted live, private Virtual Cinema events, with a Film Festival style Q&A after each screening. The panel this time includes musicians: Annie of the band Vaureen (never-JW), Chad Rhiger of Daytrip, Ghost Army, HighTV, Ryan Sutter of The Lavone, Trumpet Marine and others. He's also the co-founder the Nuclear Gopher music production studio that the film discusses, and of course the film's director and this podcast's host, Scott Homan.We had excellent guests in the audience as well that contributed a lot.Join us for this engaging Q&A as we reflect on our past, present, and future as former Jehovah's Witnesses and musicians.00:00 Introduction05:44  Annie of Vaureen - Power of music to heal and save lives08:26 Ryan's Sutter's JW music origin13:38  Audience question - How did we decide to frame our documentary around the Jehovah's Witness indie music scene in Minneapolis?15:26 Godfather & Speculatio - Chad's nicknames for Ryan & Scott16:51 Audience question Has the cult become more lenient over time? 17:25 Ryan Relates last personal interaction with cult family members.21:30 Song Errands by Ryan Sutter - inspired by interactions with cult member father.22:30 Guest Trinity discussion what "Just Announced" means in cult terms.28:37 "Control and fear is the enemy of love" discussion29:26 The Apostle Paul McCartney & Pop Riveter on love33:40 The Akai Pretty Songs About Ugly Things - Eric Elvendahl's production Opus excellent art!35:14 Hira Hira - Ryan's blog that changed many lives and inspired this film - search instructions to download present version36:44 Trinity guest - Their unraveling moment after leaving40:05 Advice - Check the references and quotes40:46 Advice - http://RecoveringFromReligion.org42:28 Fuck I'm an atheist moment - also a great fresh start - label becomes powerless over time47:10 OutroWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

After watching the thought-provoking documentary "Witness Underground," Three artists: an actor, a writer, and a musician, engage in a profound conversation about their personal experiences with shunning and how they navigate through it. Join us as we explore the transformative power of art, music, therapy, movement, and meditation in coping while inside and healing after leaving a cult. Together, we'll embark on a remarkable exploration of consciousness and creativity.https://witnessunderground.comDescription:In this compelling episode, we sit down with Gina Brown, Christopher of the band Scifidelic and Writer Brie Yarbrough in discussion with Scott Homan, Director of the award winning and eye-opening documentary "Witness Underground," which sheds light on artists who escaped a cult.Together, we delve deep into their unique perspectives on shunning, drawing from their diverse experiences. We explore the profound impact of music, art, therapy, movement, and meditation as coping mechanisms during their time in the cult and as tools for healing after leaving.Prepare to be inspired as we explore their creative endeavors, from dance and acting to crafting a new Streaming Series pitch and building on a successful TikTok channel. We'll also uncover the intriguing story behind their decades-long music project called Scifidelic, featuring a band member known as Caustic, who was once a high-ranking member at the world headquarters of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Discover how their music directly addresses the themes of faith and exiting from it.Our guest, Gina, shares details about her exciting project—a series about the complexities of love, where an unlikely couple comes together amidst their vastly different worlds. Having experienced trauma within the Jehovah's Witness community, Gina incorporates her personal journey into the script, exploring the challenges of same-sex relationships and the harmful influence of the faith. We'll also touch upon the harrowing experiences of her sister-in-law, who faced life-threatening complications during childbirth due to the cult's ban on blood transfusions.Additionally, we discuss Brie's upcoming book, which inspired her escape from the cult and provided solace and courage during her challenging journey. Together, we explore strategies for overcoming triggers, dealing with attachment, and addressing past baggage. Moreover, we delve into the diverse interpretations of the cult's teachings regarding the end of the world and the impact it had on our guests' lives.Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that unveils the power of art, resilience, and self-discovery. Get ready to expand your consciousness and embark on a journey of inspiration and empowerment.Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

WitnessUnderground.comVer el documental aca:Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundBienvenidos a Witness Underground, el podcast donde hablamos con personas que han dejado la secta peligrosa de los Testigos de Jehová. En este episodio, entrevistamos a una mujer, Leidy, de Panamá que comparte su historia de cómo dejó el secta y cómo ha mejorado su vida desde entonces.Nuestra invitada nos habla sobre su relación en evolución con su madre y sus hermanos que aún están dentro de la secta, y el abuso emocional que experimentó al ser shuneada. También nos cuenta su vida dentro de la secta, cómo funciona el proceso de "reheyendo" y la cruel manera en que se expulsan a los miembros y los cortan de sus familias.Hablamos sobre cómo nuestras familias pueden ser atrapadas en este secta y las razones reales detrás del control que ejercen sobre sus miembros. También discutimos cómo usan el miedo para controlar la vida de las personas y separar a los miembros de sus familias.Nuestra invitada comparte cómo puede tener una relación respetuosa con su familia a pesar de que todavía están atrapados en la secta, y cómo ella misma fue convencida de que las enseñanzas eran verdaderas.También hablamos sobre cómo se usan falacias lógicas de autoridad para convencer a los miembros de la validez de las enseñanzas de la secta, y las soluciones que existen para quienes desean dejar la secta.Abordamos cómo funciona el negocio de este secta y las complicaciones que pueden surgir si alguien decide bautizarse en esta religión. Nuestra invitada comparte que es muy difícil salir con dignidad y cómo es mucho más fácil dedicar tiempo a buscar respuestas y soluciones por sí mismo.Finalmente, discutimos las soluciones que existen, incluyendo la búsqueda de ayuda profesional y salir a otro lugar para conocerte mejor.Este ha sido nuestro episodio sobre cómo mejorar tu vida después de dejar la secta de los Testigos de Jehová. Esperamos que les haya gustado y les invitamos a compartir este episodio con amigos y familiares que puedan estar interesados. ¡Gracias por escuchar a Witness Underground!Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

The Witness Underground Documentary Project:https://WitnessUnderground.com/Press & /Art pages are highlightedSupport these ExJW artists:https://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundLinks discussed and posted in the discussion:Directors first documentary, "Hanoi Mixtape":https://HanoiMixtape.comADD Chronicles - Oh The Crib! The Directors album on Bandcamp:https://add-chronicles.bandcamp.com/album/oh-the-cribDear Ike - Lost Letters to a Teen Idol Documentary:https://pbs.org/show/dear-ike-lost-letters-teen-idolThis I Believe Essay:https://thisibelieve.org/essay/34"As half of the magic act Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette enjoys challenging his audiences with the unconventional. In stating his personal credo, Jillette finds liberation in believing there is no God."Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Sean Carrolhttps://a.co/d/iUcnu1LThe Big Picture by Sean Carrolhttps://a.co/d/dYAN6l9Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we dive into the personal stories and experiences of the former Jehovah's Witness musicians featured in the film "Witness Underground". Our guests include Chad Rhiger, Eric Elvendahl, Ryan Sutter, and the film's director Scott Homan.In this episode, we discuss why the artists in the film left the religion, and the exit path they recommend for others who may be in a similar situation. We also explore the Director's background with film and how it feels to release such a personal project to the public. Ryan shares how it feels to have his heavy series of stories captured in a movie.The panel shares what they are all doing with music now, and where you can find their available music collections on WitnessUnderground.com. We also discuss how long it takes to shed the ExJW label and identity, and how each person has moved on from the former Jehovah's Witness identity that we were all suddenly swept into when we moved away from identifying as Witnesses. Birthdays still affect them in unexpected ways.We explore what they believe now about life, after many years outside of the faith group the film is about, with a focus on poetic naturalism referencing Sean Carrol and Penn Jillette. The conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and filled with personal insights.Join us for this engaging episode as we reflect on our past, present, and future as former Jehovah's Witnesses and musicians.Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Two excellent journalistic approaches to the topic of the Jehovah's Witneses and moving on in a healthy way, just interviewed me! Cult Hackers out of England, by the psychologist Stephen Mather. Polished, organized, conciseBad ASSociations Podcast by Chev Clark out of New York.  Deep dive, personalBoth are excellent! I highly recommend them! Check out Cult Hackers Podcast and support them on Patreon for a lot more!  1. https://www.patreon.com/culthackersCheck out Bad ASSociations Podcast2. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badassociationspod This update highlights those two shows a bit. I hope you take a moment and give them a listen. Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

We welcome back filmmaker Scott Homan and former Jehovah's Witness to update us on his amazing film Witness Underground, as well as to talk about his support for creative projects made by ex Jehovah's Witnesses. Scott updates us on Debutante, a movie for which he was an executive producer, written, produced and Directed by Kamila Dydyna, another former guest. Stephen also talks to Scott about the importance of art as part of the healing process. As fellow ex JWs Scott and Stephen also consider the organization's reasons behind maintaining three of the most controversial Jehovah's Witness doctrines; shunning, the ban on blood transfusion and the handling of abuse cases. Witness Underground Website https://www.witnessunderground.com/ Become a Cult Hackers Patron https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts Contact us https://culthackers.com/  

On this BONUS episode of Bad Associations Chev chats with POMO Scott the documentarian behind the new film Witness Underground please check out his Patreon by clicking here and show support to Scott who has went above and beyond on his mission of advocacy. On this episode we talk about his first prayer to Jehovah being zero waste of time as he dove right into questioning the 144,000. He also discusses music in the JW community, the film festival industry and how JW magazines and books are no different than junk mail. Ok enough about the pod - GO WATCH THE FILM!! If you'd like to share your story you can send a voice memo by clicking HERE , by emailing me at badassociationspodcast@yahoo.com, DMing me on Instagram @badassociationspod or schedule time for us to chat by clicking HERE The views expressed on the Bad Associations Podcast are solely from the recollections of the guest themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badassociationspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badassociationspod/support

March 1st release of Witness Underground documentary on PatreonOrlando Podfest: 700+ podcastersWitness Underground Patreon: Patrons, old and new, please reach out to me. Community monthly meetup - I will implement a monthly Patron only live call to get to know eachother. Expect a few new features and benefits for patronsThe film will come out in March as a soft launch of the finished mastered film. Full-length interviews from Witness Underground documentaries will come out on an elevated tier for extra film features.Film Update - Witness Underground documentary - in process in February:5.1 Audio upmixarchival enhancementsong replacementdialog parametric EQBad ASSociations episode with Chev Clark:Excellent character driven interviews with great conversationalist and open minded host. Beyond our story telling we get into:CSA, Blood doctrine is human sacrifice, Shunning, Mental Health, Emotional abuse, Social ControlOne of her big goals is to show examples of people who've created a life they want after leaving, a path to success. This is a shared mutual goal. I hope you enjoy her episode.Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Kate Kraujalis, Ross Wilkins and I, Scott Homan, met up for some days in Miami recently, and caught up in a really fun whirlwind experience, all hanging out for the first time.$1000 - ExJW artist grant application staring in January. Apply now!www.WitnessUnderground.com Kate and I both lived with Ross for over a year and we've kept in touch for two decades. We all exited our cult after seeing how the Jehovah's Witnesses operate internationally, so we dive into the repulsive colonial aspects their international cult ambitions.Ross Wilkins (Featured on our first episode of the XJW Coming Out Series) is excited to announce the launch of their Portland based business: Queer Plants Cafe!Kate Kraujalis is launching a political ballot initiative business. Both are very exciting!Other topics discussed:Argentina World Cup party recap in North Beach, MiamiArt Basel Miami recapHitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy jokesArt Basel Spectrum Red Dot NFT Alex Grey installationGlobal Ecosystem changes, Sea Level RiseRegional Initiatives for SustainabilityLife in Nicaragua as a Jehovah's Witness living in a fabulous colonial housePath to realizing we became AtheistsBlack Lives Matter Reproductive rightsBallot initiativesHow to form your own ethics Watch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

We have launched an artist grant for $1000.00 to any ExJW artist. Apply on the website. New episodes are about to come out featuring highlights from Mexico, Burning Man, Ukraine, Panama, and Miami including a catch up with Ross from our pilot episode of XJW Coming Out documentary series.The website has been updated: www.WitnessUnderground.comWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comWatch & Support:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundhttps://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundStore:https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorderJump into our Discordhttps://discord.gg/WUp9c95rsXReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

This week's interview is with filmmaker Scott Homan, Writer, Cinematographer and Director of the documentary movie Witness Underground about a group of Jehovah's Witnesses who start an Indie record label, and their subsequent journey out of the organization. Scott is also joined by Ryan Sutter one of the principle characters of the film. Fascinating and inspiring. Witness Underground Website https://www.witnessunderground.com/ XJW Coming Out - Documentary SeriesXJW Coming Out  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfInUcKLJM8&t=39s   Why not become a Patron for just £1:00 (or equivalent in your currency) https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/  

Scott Homan, Director of the Ex-Jehovah's Witness documentary “Witness Underground”, and I discuss his history as a Witness, leaving and the documentary.

On this episode we discuss the film "Witness Underground". The film's director Scott Homan and featured cast member Ryan Sutter joins us in a great conversation about the film and their involvement with the Jehovah's Witness religion. The conversation is followed by commentary by the hosts after watching the film at the NYC Independent Film Festival.

Ben Reiser and Pauline Lampert talk to Scott Homan & James Zimmerman about WITNESS UNDERGROUND. Punk rock, B-movies, and Jehovah’s Witnesses unite in this heartfelt documentary. As members of Jehovah’s Witness start to explore culture outside of their religion, they have to wrestle with the possibility of being excommunicated from friends and family. Featuring in-depth interviews and extensive home video footage, Witness Underground tells the story of punk rocker Witnesses pushing against the highly controlling Jehovah’s Witnesses religion as they build their own community through music and art. This prolific community of Witness musicians create their own record label (Nuclear Gopher), and become early adopters of promoting their music through the internet, including what may have been the first album to ever be livestreamed. This community’s history is well documented through archival footage of their home movies and self-produced music videos, all with a very charming energy. Featuring music from Witnesses and ex-Witnesses, Witness Underground is a heartfelt documentary about the families and communities we are born into, as well as the ones we choose while celebrating the healing power of punk rock. (BC)