Cult Podcast
349 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsA podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don't Drink the Kool-Aid!
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Episodes
Bonus Episode: Skinless Madness
May 07, 2018 11:10 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBMARIE IS BACK... for an episode. We open mail from fans and a Cult Leader. Marie tells us about her childhood adventures as an Animorph.
Ep. 38 "City of God"
May 01, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThis week we cover an insular community in Oklahoma which serves as a stop on the Alt-right Railroad.
Ep. 37 The Cult of Patriotism Pt. 2
April 23, 2018 08:22 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week we conclude our look at The Bundy Standoff with a bag of dicks... and also some dildos.
Ep. 36 The Cult of Patriotism Pt. 1
April 16, 2018 08:16 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIt's Mando's week! We kick off the first of two episodes on sovereign militias and the standoffs they claim were ordained by God.
Ep. 35 Bro Wolves of the SS
April 09, 2018 07:53 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBContinuing our look at Western European Paganism, we take a look at the Thule Society and a modern day Wolf Cult.
Ep. 34 Beware the Harvest
April 02, 2018 07:46 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWe dive into an Anglo-Saxon Pagan cult in the Scottish Isles!
Ep. 33 Order of the Order of the Order
March 26, 2018 10:58 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week we go into the complicated historical beginnings of The Order of the Solar Temple and how a collection of greedy nerds quickly cost many members their lives.
Ep. 32 A Tale of Two Carls: Pimps at Large
March 19, 2018 08:10 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBMarie takes us on a rollercoaster of hilarious names and intrigue as we talk about the Fall River Cult Murders!
Ep. 31 The Basement of The Alamo
March 12, 2018 08:33 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBThis week we dive into the dazzling world of the Alamo Christian Foundation!
Ep. 30 This one is Rough
March 05, 2018 07:20 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMarie takes us through the Anthill Kids, and now we're stuck with the knowledge forever.
Cult Following: Minisode 9 - Married?
March 04, 2018 10:37 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBA quick Minisode before the full episode Monday!
Ep. 29 Aum Shinrikyo Part 3: Extreme DIY
February 26, 2018 09:56 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWe're joined by Robert Timothy of The Science Faction Podcast/The Degenerate Podcast to talk about Aum Shinrikyo's penchant for weapons and Harumageddon. Sources: Destroying the World to Save It: Aum Shinrikyo, Apocalyptic Violence, and the New Global Terrorism. The Cult at the End of the World: The Terrifying Story of the Aum Doomsday Cult, from the Subways of Tokyo to the Nuclear Arsenals of Russia Holy Terror: Armageddon in Tokyo Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese P...
Ep. 28 Aum Shinrikyo Part 2: Murder, LSD, and Anime
February 19, 2018 09:44 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJoin us for our second installment of our series on Aum Shinrikyo, as we follow the cult as it grows and shit starts to get weird: Here are some videos that we reference during this episode! Aum Shinrikyo Anime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf_6GKvyg58 Aum Shinrikyo Dance Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf_6GKvyg58
Ep. 27 Aum Shinrikyo Part 1: Blind Accupuncturist, Tax Exemptions, and KFC
February 12, 2018 15:19 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIt's finally here! Part 1 of our Aum Shinrikyo series! Listen in as we talk about how one blind accupuncturist slowly built a cult army.
Ep. 26 Everything in this Episode is Gross
February 06, 2018 14:07 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBPlease excuse some of the minor technical difficulties. We're still working out our webcam system. Marie talks us through the Turpin family!
Ep. 25 Weekend at Takahashi's
January 29, 2018 07:03 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBToday Marie dives deep into the Life Space cult. Horrifying Cult or plot of a zany 80's movie? You decide.
Ep. 24 Call Cosmo
January 22, 2018 06:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn which, we do a deep dive into LSD, get in on the ground floor of a local Hollywood cult, and express our undying affection for Wheat Thins.
Cult Following: Minisode 8 - Cult News and More!
January 19, 2018 09:14 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHey guys we've got some Cult News on this week's Minisode, along with a recap of our trip to Yellow Deli and Mando tells us all about his new shelves.
Ep. 23 Bubbakoo Sauce
January 16, 2018 08:49 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week Marie tackles the Art Project/Church of Euthanasia, we talk about why their slogans might make good shirts, times when they took things too far, and a solid BBQ sauce recipe.
Cult Following: Minisode 7 - Prayers for Rambo
January 08, 2018 09:04 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHey Guys, there's gonna be a little bit of a delay this week as Marie is tending to the health of her dog Rambo, but sit tight and we should have a Regular episode up for you guys a little later in the week.
Ep. 22 Sex, Magick, and Explosions
January 01, 2018 11:44 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBToday we lay some Sex Magick groundwork with a largely historical episode on the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, The Ordo Templi Orientis, and Thelema. Paige highlights the broad strokes of the organizations along with bios of some historically significant members.
Cult Following: Minisode 6 - Fire Mininess
December 29, 2017 08:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn today's minisode, we learn that Mando is totally prepared to kill people with household objects and Marie has possibly carjacked before... New Regular Episode on Monday!
Bonus Episode: Krampus
December 25, 2017 11:15 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBMerry Christmas!!! Thank you so much for listening to the show! Our gift to you is this shorter episode on the mythical Krampus! Enjoy, Happy Holidays, and don't drink the eggnog!
Ep. 21 Chop Veggies Not Necks Pt. 2
December 18, 2017 09:32 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMarie takes us through the darker side of the Source Family!
Bonus Episode: Fire Madness
December 11, 2017 08:56 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBPaige, Marie, and Mando try to record part two of The Source, but... they've been trapped inside all week because of the fires, so it's basically just a bunch of stories about random stuff. The actual Part 2 of The Source, minus the random stories, will be released later this week.
Ep. 20 Robes and Rolls Royces
December 04, 2017 20:27 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBToday we cover Yahweh Ben Yahweh and the Nation of Yahweh. Tune in for fancy robes, fancy cars, and not so fancy murders!
Ep. 19 Chop Veggies Not Necks Pt.1
November 27, 2017 14:08 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBMarie dives into The Source Family!!! We talk about how many Judo Chops it takes to kill a man, and learn why everyone's last name is Aquarian! Again, thank you for sticking with us through some of the recent content difficulties, we're happy to be bringing you regular episodes again!
Cult Following: Minisode 5
November 20, 2017 11:54 - 19 minutes - 18 MBCult News and updates about Synanon and the death of Charles Manson. Join us, won't you?
Ep. 16 Ray-Bans and Speedos
November 06, 2017 08:27 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWhat do you get when you combine Plastic Surgery, Fruit Salads, and "The Knowing?" Buddhafield of course! Marie takes us through the beauty-obsessed cult and we decide if this is one we'd actually join.
Ep. 15 A Drunk with Ideas
October 30, 2017 10:09 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBToday Paige takes us through SYNANON!!! Here are some links to the videos and articles mentioned in the episode and we'll be posting some corrosponding photos later in the day on our Instagram! Synanon Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MytNvs3qJos Full THX1138 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hLXOVCZr-8 Chicago Now- "My Year in a Cult." http://www.chicagonow.com/im-not-ok-cupid/2017/10/part-iii-of-rock-bottom-my-year-in-a-cult/ School Supplies: https://www.sea-doo.com/wat...
Cult Following: Minisode 4
October 29, 2017 08:54 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBSorry we're getting this Minisode in so close to the wire! But it's full of Cult News and some info for our next regular episode! Enjoy!
Ep. 14 Space Jesus
October 23, 2017 07:53 - 42 minutes - 39 MBMarie takes introduces us to the Galactic Federation with the Universe People! The video audio comes from "The Galactic Federation: Everything You Need to Know in 2017" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoWJryTE9j8&t=333s Keep your eyes peeled for some of the photos on Instagram and Facebook!
Ep. 13 Horse and Buggy
October 16, 2017 09:25 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBPaige and Marie stick their toes into the world of The Amish as they cover both the Lee Kaplan/Stoltzfus Family Cult as well as the Samuel Mullet Beard Attacks! Also, we promise to give @mandodoesstuff his own mic soon :)
Cult Following: Minisode 3
October 13, 2017 09:19 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIt's our 3rd MINISODE! We have Cult News, a listener cult story, and AMAZING sound thanks to our new Sound Engineer, Armando! Check him out on Instagram @mandodoesstuff
Ep. 12 Murder by Proxy
October 09, 2017 08:36 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMarie takes us through the world of Slenderman, and the MULTIPLE crimes attributed to believers of the Creepy Pasta figure.
Ep. 11 God Hates Signs
October 02, 2017 09:13 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week Paige dives into the Westboro Baptist Church! A few notes on this episode: Megan Phelps-Roper's Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVV2Zk88beY And Paige misquoted Jeremiah 29:11 as Jeremiah 28:11, so if you want to do some additional study... it's just one chapter later.
Cult Following: Minisode 2
September 29, 2017 07:04 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn this Minisode, the girls test out their new audio equipment (We're still getting the hang of it) and read a Cult Story from a listener!!!
Ep.10 Astral Thought Cocoon
September 25, 2017 08:16 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis week Marie tackles the Cult that tried to recruit her! THE AVATAR COURSE!!!
Ep. 9 Bump & Grind
September 18, 2017 10:04 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week the girls do a deep dive into the R. Kelly's Alleged Sex Cult.
Ep. 9 Bump & Grind
September 18, 2017 10:04 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week the girls do a deep dive into the R. Kelly's Alleged Sex Cult.
Ep. 8 Karate Demons
September 11, 2017 10:13 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn this week's episode, Marie tackles the Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps. or Aggressive Christianity, for short. To read about Maura's experience, head on over to her website at: http://mauraschmierer.com/
Cult Following: Minisode 1
September 08, 2017 07:23 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe girls discuss additional facts from previous episodes, recent Cult news stories, and rollerblading... For hurricane donations please visit www.americares.org
Ep. 7 Racist Sandwiches
September 04, 2017 11:41 - 1 hour - 57 MBSorry for the rough audio this week, we were under a bit of a time crunch and the sound ended up a little echo-y. The good news is, this week our cult is the Twelve Tribes and their chain of Sandwich-Based outreach programs! Join us, won't you?
Ep. 6 Hair Dye and Acid
August 27, 2017 12:26 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAn Australian Doomsday cult takes "Twinning" to a whole new level.
Ep. 5 Mystic Warrior
August 27, 2017 12:24 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBWhat happens when you mix Conservative Values with Kung Fu Movies? The Science of Identity Fellowship. Videos Referenced in this Episode: Karma Kula: Mystic Warrior https://vimeo.com/172742118 Wai Lana Alive Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CE1DHXhT2Q Tulsi Gabbard's Janmashtami Message 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmiJ8DZaPNI&t=176s
Ep. 4 So Much Poison
August 27, 2017 12:10 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBHop into your Rolls Royce, this episode delves deep into the Rajneesh Cult and their failed Oregon Commune.
Ep. 3 The Cauldron
August 27, 2017 12:03 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe girls explore a cult behind a series of grisly murders in the 1980's borderlands. The content of this episode may be disturbing for some listners.
Ep. 2 All The Yogurt
August 27, 2017 11:50 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBMarie guides us through the world of Little Pebble, a Japanese cult that has some curious sexual habits.
Ep. 1 Green Diamonds
August 27, 2017 11:44 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBPaige and Marie take a deep dive into the world of Sathya Sai Baba, his alleged miracles, and the controversies surrounding his ashrams and schools.