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A weekly History, Society and Culture podcast featuring Tim Johnson
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This week we’re sharing an episode from Sinister Societies, where co-hosts Hannah and Suruthi share the story of Sweden’s Knutby Filadelfia. The small Pentecostal sect rocketed to cult infamy in the early 2000s after “texts from God” greased th
Eighteen years ago, 21-year-old Maura Murray crashed her car into a snowbank off a two-lane highway in New Hampshire. It takes just minutes from when she was last seen for her to disappear completely. This is an episode of Disappearances, a Spo
In November 2018, equipment from the largest utility company in America sparked a fire that killed 86 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The devastation was unprecedented, but the Camp Fire is far from the only disaster caused by Pacific
In March 2011, the worst nuclear meltdown since Chernobyl took place in northern Japan. The incident was triggered by a natural disaster, but it was decisions made by the facility’s operators that led to such catastrophic damage. From Conspirac
For years, government officials gaslit the residents of Flint, Michigan, who had serious concerns about the quality of their water. From Conspiracy Theories, this episode covers the emergency plan that resulted in a water supply contaminated wi
How does a residential neighborhood get built atop a known chemical waste landfill? From Conspiracy Theories, this is the story of New York’s toxic Love Canal. What was supposed to be a suburban idyll became a dumping ground for the Hooker Elec
Have you ever discovered something you wished you hadn’t? A secret… a lie… a crime, even? What if that discovery opened up a Pandora's box of corruption? Would you keep your mouth shut? Or take the risk, and blow the whistle? Whistleblowers is
As we look ahead to the new year, we want to take one last chance to say thank you for the year that was — and present our "Best of 2021"! Please enjoy this episode from Disappearances with Sarah Turney, one of our favorite new shows this year.
It's a well-known fact that pirates like to party. It's all part of the job - commonly called the 'Merry Life.’ Rum, music and dancing were part of the allure of going 'upon the account' in the 18th century. But what did the Pirates of the Cari
We head to the Arizona desert to investigate how a couple lured hundreds to their spiritual retreats. This episode is a collaboration between Cults and Crimes of Passion, two Spotify Originals from Parcast. Every week, Cults analyzes the minds
Today we’re sharing a three-part special from Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast, looking at yoga gurus and guides who were loved — then loathed — for their practices. We start in Romania, charting the rise of Gregorian Bivolaru: an alleged
How does a yoga teacher become a terrorist? We turn to Japan and the story of Shoko Asahara, his cult Aum Shinrikyo, and his journey from scamming people in the ‘80s to “saving” people from their bad karma in the ‘90s. This is the final episode
You might recognize them from the hit true crime podcast RedHanded, but now, Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire are serving up cults analysis like you’ve never heard it before. Every week, they’ll examine the unbelievable crimes and everyday insid
We’re gazing deep into the crystal ball to meet the leading figures — and tireless skeptics — of the 19th-century Spiritualism movement. Come for the history, mystery and lies. Stay for the Halloween séance. Listen to an exclusive clip from the
In 2018, an investigative journalist traveled to the compound of an elite spiritual organization called the Fellowship of Friends. Their leader had predicted global catastrophe — but the end-times prophecy was just the beginning. Jennings Brown
In this special collection of Parcast episodes, we’re revisiting the lore and tackling the tallest of tales from an era that’s endlessly mythologized in American pop culture — the Wild West. From bloody feuds to gunslinging bandits, unsolved mu
What if Mr. Right turns out to be Mr. So Wrong? On season 2 of Impostors, Abby Ellin tells the story of one conman who entangled his lovers, friends, family, and coworkers in an identity fraud scheme that stretched all the way to the Pentagon. 
Listeners, today we’re bringing you the first episode from the newest true crime Spotify Original from Parcast. Every Thursday on Disappearances, host Sarah Turney examines the most urgent mysteries in the world — cases where people seemingly v
In this four-part series from Solved Murders, we’re looking at when good times went bad — starting with an episode on New York City’s legendary partygoers, the Club Kids, and the grisly murder that rocked their community in the ‘90s. Listen to
Australia may be vast, but the horrors are hiding around every corner... Welcome to Crime Down Under, a true crime series featuring the most infamous cases in Aussie history. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then f
Imagine living with a secret so big, if anyone were to find out, it would change everything. From love affairs and fake identities to heists and murder — do you think you could take a secret like that to the grave? Discover the most explosive t
They’re some of the most iconic figures of all time, celebrated in death for their individual achievements and impact on society. But in life, the relationships they kept tell a different story — one of unexpected connections that yielded extra
This summer, sift through the files of America’s most covert organization in a special collection from Parcast Network. From secret alliances to global cover-ups, uncover the cold, hard facts and unproven theories surrounding the CIA. Listen to
Ashley Flowers explores 15 of the world’s worst crimes in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, International Infamy. The first episode takes you to Mexico and the true story of Juana Barraza — a pro wrestler who became a serial killer known a
Revisit ten of the worst fathers in true crime history in this special collection from Parcast Network. From the father who turned his son into a spy, to the dad whose long business trips turned out to be mafia hits, these dads will definitely
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