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Created June 19, 2023

Updated December 23, 2023

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  1. The podcast THE DEVIL WITHIN returns with A Season in Hell...In the late 1970's New York City had it all: Hip Hop, Punk Rock... and the Son of Sam. The third season of The Devil Within takes listeners into the belly of the beast and explores t
  2. River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One
  3. A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Each episode asks the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram i
  4. Doomsday predictions. Religious doctrines. Extraterrestrial orders. What really goes on inside a cult? Step into the minds of those who led and joined the most controversial organizations in history. Cults is a Spotify Original from Parcast. 
  5. Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, rivetin
  6. It’s a podcast...about cults. Cult Podcast covers all things cult. Tune in every Monday to hear about a crazy new group. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid!
  7. This podcast is now the subject of a legal complaint by Nicole Daedone, Rachel Cherwitz, OneTaste Incorporated, the Institute of OM LLC and OM IP Co.In the search for wellness, how far would you go?Nicole Daedone, the charismatic co-founder of
  8. Cecilia Steyn has been called “the Charles Manson of South Africa.” The criminal mastermind helmed a quasi-Christian cult and convinced her followers to kill 11 innocent people, without spilling a drop of blood herself. Join host and filmmaker
  9. Cult Liter Podcast Host Spencer Henry brings the bizarre every Tuesday. Each week we'll dive into a new story of cults, crime, televangelists gone wild, you never really know what you're going to get, just a guaranteed good time.
  10. 4 cult members discuss cults from around the world while building their own cult one belief at a time.
  11. Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes.
  12. Join me (not in a cult sense), Josh Schell, as we dive into the dark and interesting world of cults! I will take you on a journey of how cults form, who their leaders are, and how they almost always come to an end.
  13. Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of th
  14. Join Chris & Kayla on their journeysof humor, discovery, and the absurd asthey try to answer the question...is it a cult, or just weird?
  15. Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-accl
  16. Rachael, Allan and Shawn explore the dark alleys and twisted turns that some groups take. Every group starts with a good intention, but what separates a group from a cult? Come hear us tell the tale of different groups as we discuss if they sho
  17. A podcast about cult hacking! Cracking the code to understand what cults are, how they work, how people leave and how to make sense of the world after leaving.Father and daughter team, media graduate Celine and former cult member, now organiz
  18. An interview show about people who grew up in cults and how they adjusted to mainstream society after they left.
  19. Hashtag cults are groups that signal membership by using a hashtag or keyword. This allows the group to operate on many different sites and makes them difficult to pin point. They use the hashtag model to spread propaganda on a variety of socia
  20. Cher and Gwenda are fascinated with cults. Cult Faves explores that fascination in all its dark (and sometimes ridiculous) glory. The show's net will be cast wide, encompassing cults both so real they could be fictional and so fictional (we hop
  21. This is the true story of the Kings Chapel group located in Norwich Connecticut and Mansfield Woodhouse England • Connect with Naomi on Instagram @naomivanwinkle • audio editing: Ryan Youmans
  22. Cultic relationships are EVERYWHERE!We’ve all been affected at some point by a controlling or abusive group or person, and Hoyt and Chele are the perfect examples of what it means to go from “victim to survivor to thriver.”Our hosts were b
  23. Cult Following is a podcast that studies the personalities and common traits of cult leaders and their followers. This in-depth look at some of the most notorious cults in the world is hosted by Todd Fischer, Dr. Katie Mooney and Lisa Thomas. G
  24. Hi there, friend. My name is John Verner. I used to be a part of the largest cult in the United States. After studying the Bible, Christian history, and ministry, I set my sights on confronting the problematic nature of white evangelicalism in
  25. A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.
  26. Robin Jackson is a former Jehovah's Witness who educates and advises on all things cult related. He is also the author of two books on the subject and has appeared on numerous television shows and radio interviews. His expertise and views on cu
  27. A poorly researched weekly show about cults, and cultish things. We're hilarious and we're definitely going to hell.
  28. Demons are real...
  29. Here is a podcast where I tell stories about growing up in a fairly well-known cult. Starting as the Process Church of the Final Judgement in the UK and morphing into the Foundation Faith of God in the US - it was controversial in many ways. It
  30. Our raw and uncensored experiences growing up as Jehovah's Witnesses. For the curious, questioning and anyone interested in genuinely finding the "truth".
  31. Exploration of occult magick, ritual sex, tantra, yoga, neuroscience, quantum mechanics, bdsm, Spirituality, Self Help, Personal Development.hosted by Adam NoxSubmit your questions to [email protected] visit www.thecult.co.za to join the
  32. We are starting a cult! Join us as we dive into the weird, mysterious, absurd, and the just plain bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  33. The Gateway is a six-part series about Teal Swan, a new brand of spiritual guru, who draws in followers with her hypnotic self-help YouTube videos aimed at people who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Some followers move to
  34. When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorse
  35. In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still beli
  36. True stories and conversations with survivors, advocates and experts on the insidiousness of cults, frauds, scams and pyramid schemes. Through compassionate and educational informal chats, we work to end the stigma of "failure", in an machine s
  37. Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psy
  38. Every week, Halle and Stasie delve into the sometimes dangerous, always bizarre world of cults.
  39. On November 18 1978 Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple died in Jonestown in what is considered to be the largest mass suicide in modern history. Locked deep within an FBI vault, the tapes chronicling the history of Peoples Temple were finally ma
  40. From the archives of You Must Remember This, Karina Longworth presents her hugely popular series, “Charles Manson’s Hollywood.” It chronicles the murders committed by followers of Charlie Manson in the summer of 1969, and how the lurid crime an
  41. NXIVM (pronounced "Nexium") calls itself a humanitarian community. Experts call it a cult. Uncover: Escaping NXIVM is an investigative podcast series about the group, its leader Keith Raniere and one woman's journey to get out. From CBC Podcast
  42. Once called “the miracle on the beach,” Synanon began in the 1960s as an experimental rehab facility in Santa Monica, California with a radical claim: It could cure heroin addiction. Before long it would make an even bolder claim - it could cur
  43. Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control.
  44. Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the
  45. A couple of friends sit around the microphone and share stories of serial killers, religious cults, and your average nutjob while messing up words and cracking jokes about them.
  46. A podcast about cults.
  47. A podcast about cults, extreme belief, and manipulation – from two hosts who’ve actually lived it. Hosted by Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth.Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or manipulation? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347
  48. A podcast with a woman who spent 10 years in an Old Testament, polygamous, doomsday cult
  49. Once a month Sam and Jon get together to drink coffee and tell each other about cults and fringe religious groups. Grab a cup and come and join us.....JOIN US!Email us: [email protected]: @coffeeandcultsSUPPORT US:You co
  50. On Belief is a podcast about cults and why, when we have so much information at our fingertips, people still join them.
  51. A weekly podcast on cults, conspiracy, paranormal and much more. An alternate perspective on major news stories and events from the beginning of time up until the morning’s headlines. Join hosts Eric and Everett on their ongoing quest for the t
  52. Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient t
  53. The April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School hurtled the United States into an era of mass shootings. Now, a quarter century later, the horrors of that day have become an almost regular facet of American life, and gun violence a record-smas
  54. Apologetics Profile is a weekly podcast discussing apologetics, world religions, atheism, cults, the occult, alternative religions, controversial doctrines and spiritual practices. We are an evangelical Christian organization dedicated to respe
  55. How did Charles Manson become an evil, cunning monster? In August 1969, the world is shocked by the savage murders of movie star Sharon Tate and four others at the sprawling Hollywood Hills estate she shares with film director Roman Polanski. W
  56. SEASON 2: La Luz del MundoSacred Scandal, named one of Podtrac’s Best New Podcasts of 2022, embarks on its second season, focusing on Mexico-based megachurch La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World). It tells the story of Naasón Joaquín García,
  57. Surviving Scientology Radio brings you interviews with former members of the Church of Scientology many of whom were in high ranking positions. We additionally bring you breaking news and interviews with prominent Scientology critics, journalis
  58. It’s risky speaking out AGAINST Scientology! Their leader and founder (L. Ron Hubbard ) instructs them to destroy anyone that does. The members will only listen and obey their god or face consequences themselves. It all began in 1974 for me.
  59. Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made the
  60. Join Leah Remini for her famous docu-series featuring the after effects that Scientology can have on ones life. From the terrifying stalking, to the torturous harassment, Leah deep dives on each episode and reveals the truth. Join our hosts as
  61. Discover what a cult is and do a deep dive into the stories of the people who have left them. Focusing mainly on Scientology, host Trevor W. Heasley talks to the people brave enough to tell their story.
  62. Did you know Scientology the Subject and The Church of Scientology are two completely different things? Find out why and what the difference is and how it can help you. Topics range from Independent Scientology, past lives, secret government, m
  63. Guests will will include field auditors,case supervisors, former Scientology executives, newly independent and long time Scientologists who have left the Church of Scientology and are still practicing outside the church and why they do.
  64. This series offers a compelling opportunity to discuss the unique experiences of individuals raised in the controversial Church of Scientology. Founders, Mirriam, Christi, and Victoria, raised in Scientology, set a solid goal to create awarene
  65. 1
    After 30 years of using Scientology in many areas of my life, I created this podcast to give you an idea of what Scientology can do from the perspective of one Scientologist: me.
  66. Scientology by Emily Krudwig
  67. Hey! My name's Charlie Wakley and I'm a Scientologist. In this podcast we will explore all things in Scientology including an introductory lecture series, practical tips and tools to improve your life and interviewing successful Scientologist
  68. Leah Remini and Mike Rinder's new podcast, Scientology: Fair Game will take you behind the facade and expose the terrible truth about scientology's Fair Game doctrine. It's been used for 5 decades to destroy anyone they label an enemy -- former
  69. Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through i
  70. Stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups.  Hi!  I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon.  On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of culty organizations.  From Extreme Christian Fundamentalism, F
  71. A religion or a cult? Talking about scientology and all the conspiracy theories about them that I believe to be true...
  72. In 2018, host Lea Normante joined the Church of Scientology on a whim. In the years since, she’s joined nearly a dozen other coercive organizations by choice, from international MLMs with secret upper tiers to white nationalist groups enabled b
  73. Get ready for a true-crime podcast that will shock you to your core with the sick and twisted story of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell. We'll take you on a harrowing deep dive into the lives of these two individuals, the alleged lives they
  74. Lori Vallow Daybell went from a loving wife and mother of two, to a widow with two missing children. All while she got remarried on a beach in Hawaii. Her new husband, Chad Daybell, claims to be a Prophet of the End Times. His wife of 29 years
  75. From Little Everywhere and Pushkin Industries, and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're gettin
  76. The disappearance of two of Lori Vallow’s children in Rexburg, Idaho in September 2019 would expose a bizarre trail of death, devotion and Doomsday beliefs that captivated the nation… A haunting podcast from Keith Morrison and Dateline NBC.L
  77. Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connect
  78. Religion, ritual, ideology, nationalism, identity... Human beings are meaning-seeking creatures, and history is the tale of the many ways our remarkable species has sought to orient itself in the world. From Zionist zealots and radical Islam to

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