Latest Susan alamo Podcast Episodes
Ministry of Evil, Part 1: The Cult of Personality
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - February 11, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsIn the beginning, Tony and Susan Alamo were street-corner hucksters, handing out apocalyptic leaflets to hippies in Hollywood, using the horrors of war and civil unrest in the 1970s as a way to tap into the psyche of the times. Amanda Knox takes a look at the Alamos' fire-and-brimstone ...
New Season Preview: Ministry of Evil
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - February 08, 2019 05:01 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsIn the '70s and '80s, Tony and Susan Alamo promised personal salvation to those who joined their ministry, The Alamo Christian Foundation. Wielding the fear of damnation, they grew rapidly but soon began to face allegations of using cult-like tactics and abuse to control and exploit the...
Sundance Film Festival Bonus Episode: Filmmaker Joe Berlinger (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile)
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - February 01, 2019 17:50 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsAmanda Knox sits down with filmmaker Joe Berlinger at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to discuss his new film starring Zac Efron as infamous serial killer Ted Bundy — Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Amanda and Joe dig into the nuances of resurrecting the sensationalized medi...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 7: Life After Jonestown
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - December 07, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratings40 years after the massacre in Guyana, Amanda Knox speaks to survivors about the aftermath of Jonestown and how they continue to deal with it in their daily lives. This episode also features audio from the 40-year anniversary memorial of the Jonestown Massacre held on November 18, 2018 ...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 6: No Escape
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - November 19, 2018 08:03 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsWhen Congressman Leo Ryan made a trip to Jonestown to investigate the alleged human rights violations happening there, things took a horrific turn. Amanda Knox examines the events that took place on November 18, 1978, ultimately leading to the deaths of over 900 people, now known as "Th...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 5: Promised Land
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - November 19, 2018 08:02 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsPitched as a paradise where the Peoples Temple members could finally put their good work and ideas to action, Jonestown devolved into a struggling, brainwashed community located in Guyana's unforgiving jungle. Amanda Knox takes a look at what life was like for the Peoples Temple in Jone...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 4: Losing Control
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - November 19, 2018 08:01 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsBefore moving the Peoples Temple to Guyana, Jim Jones was on a downward spiral fueled by an addiction to drugs and power. Amanda Knox digs into Jones' desperate need to control the narrative of himself and the Peoples Temple while struggling with his own self-destructive behavior. Guest...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 3: California Dreaming
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - November 19, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsJim Jones used skillful performance tactics to generate fear and awe among his congregation, keeping them loyal and afraid. Amanda Knox examines the theatrics Jones used to grow his church, leading the Peoples Temple from Indiana to California. Guests include Jeff Guinn, Jim Jones, Jr.,...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 2: Rainbow Family
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - October 25, 2018 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsWhat were Jim Jones' motives in creating the Peoples Temple? What methods did he use to attract new members and control them? Amanda Knox uncovers the many ways Jones manipulated his followers on his path to power with guests Jeff Guinn, Jim Jones, Jr., Jordan Vilchez and Ron Haldeman. ...
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, Part 1: Making a Monster
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - October 25, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsIn 1978, the Jonestown Massacre left more than 900 dead in what is remembered as the largest mass suicide in American history. Discover how cult leader Jim Jones, once a valuable contributor to the civil rights movement, went from messiah to monster. In the first episode, Amanda Knox ex...
The Truth About True Crime Preview
The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox - October 18, 2018 19:25 - 46 seconds ★★★★★ - 739 ratingsExplore the truth about the victims of the Jonestown Massacre, its cult leader Jim Jones, and the twists and turns that led so many to their deaths. Go beyond the sensational headlines and snap judgments of bystanders and tabloids, as host Amanda Knox brings her unique perspective on th...
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