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 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at Trust Me Pod @gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast
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Podcast version of the campy, retro YouTube show. Outrageous discussions on horror, comedy, fantasy & sci-fi (but primarily horror) 🎃 https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCULTSHOW
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Cheryl and Nikki Druce are on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe. They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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Cult survivor stories. Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-religious, but anti-abuse, and shed light in dark places to bring compassion, understanding and accountability. Together we discover how our guests find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cults-t ...
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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 times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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True Crime from the point of view of 2 crazy Florida Men
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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.
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Daniella Mestyanek Young is a captivating figure in the study of cults and group psychology. Raised in the notorious Children of God cult, she escaped as a teenager and later joined the U.S. military, where she specialized in studying terrorists and other extreme groups as a military intelligence officer. Daniella holds a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Harvard Extension School and is the author of "Uncultured," a critically acclaimed memoir. Today, she is a scho ...
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Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all th ...
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A deep dive into the world of cults and serial killers, with a splash of cocktails
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A true crime podcast covering cults, crime, and everything in-between. Hosted by Jamie and Nicole.
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The latest podcast feed searching 'Cults' on SermonAudio.
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A podcast for people like me who have a fascination with cults, their leaders and their inner workings. Features well know cults, lesser known cults, groups with cult like tendencies and cults in South Africa.
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In this podcast we will dive deep into cults and conspiracy theories, in an informative yet chilling way. Join us every Wednesday as Mikesh and Sam dive into the deep abyss of cults and conspiracy theories.
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Every week, Halle and Stasie delve into the sometimes dangerous, always bizarre world of cults.
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If you are into the strange and unusual, you are in the right place. The Cults, Crimes and Spirits podcast will explore all things dark, mysterious and spooky. Hosts and cousins, Nina Chantal and Andrea Dechay will dive into cults, secret societies, murder, conspiracy theories, and the paranormal.
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A podcast about horror movies, weird fiction, and the dark bowers of man's domain.
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Listen to Sierra and Maggi get drunk and talk about our favorite cults.
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Discussion of cults and extreme beliefs between Carl and Holly, and on occasion a guest. Follow us on Twitter: @cultscoffeecon1 Facebook: cultscoffeeconversation Website: www.cultscoffeeconversation.com Instagram: cultscoffeeconvo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFSNW2k-72V8EmhjDtdgbw email: cultscoffeeconvo@gmail.com. Record a voice message on your smart phone and email it to us! Cover art photo provided by Lurm on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@lurm
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Cults Killers & Creeps with Joel McClure Narratively explores the underbelly of society, From the famous to the infamous Joel takes on A cult, killer, or creep, one case study at a time.
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Just a couple of thicc bois from Birmingham discussing all things cults. We'll probably talk about dicks and farting too. #ABunchOfCults
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Welcome to We are Total Cults the podcast formerly known as Spodcast. The name may have changed but that's all. Join your hosts as they journey through the ever changing world of pop culture. We talk films ,TV, music and just about anything that has interested us recently. Listener be advised we do use the odd profanity now and again! Please support us if you like what we do and buy us a coffee follow link below. Thanks for listening. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DI2vfKbHn
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Are you telling us you still believe in the moon? Wow, okay, you’d better take a listen to our podcast. We’ll tell you the truth about this world and all of the craziness that truth entails! Subscribe to Fake Believe: Conspiracies, Cults and Cryptids, and hear hosts Stacie and Rachel discuss nonsense every week! If you don’t like it, you’re “one of them," and, frankly, we can’t help you.
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On The Odd: Cults, Hauntings, The Paranormal & Unexplained
Ghost Stories, Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural Stories
The podcast for strange, paranormal and true crime tales
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It has a little bit of everything but focuses a lot on cold cases. I just want to help remember the victims and their families, even if it has to be through the retailing of what happened to them. The victims deserve to be remembered.
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Do you spend too much time researching serial killers? Would you join the Illuminati if you could? Do your friends call you a conspiracy nut? If you answered yes to these questions, this train wreck of a podcast may be right for you! Join childhood best friends, Jasmine and Haley, as they chat about cults, ghosts, killers, and conspiracies! It's always a fun time when something creepy is involved!
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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: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Twitter: @coffeeandcults SUPPORT US: You could buy us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or support us regularly and get access to bonus episodes and fun stuff: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcults
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Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS PODCAST. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast and crew members on the show.
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We all would like to think that we're immune to being persuaded, but were that true, advertising wouldn't work, the best candidates would always get elected, and our personal relationships would always be equitable. On Belief examines why, with so much information available to us to dissuade us from joining harmful groups. I ask people who have had first hand experience with harmful groups and sects how they were seduced, how they were tricked, and how they got out.
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Welcome to C^3! This is the passion project of one determined kid who likes to discuss the human condition, the things that make us human, the things that stip us of our humanity (are there any?), and how people can get to such dark places. Aside from all that, sometimes it just nice to talk about an interesting story and the repercussions it had on the world. This is a weekly podcast with approximately a new topic each week. Most weeks it will be an introduction to a cannibal or cult, somet ...
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There's a lot of confusion in the world about religion, and what the right path is. Whether it's Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc., there must be an absolute path to take since all religions are diametrically opposed to each other. Is it one God? Or many gods? Are all the names equating to the same spirit? Or is it all a mixed bag of confusion? Since God is not the author of confusion, this series will make it absolutely clear by unraveling the truth behind each and answering the hard quest ...
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There's a lot of confusion in the world about religion, and what the right path is. Whether it's Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc., there must be an absolute path to take since all religions are diametrically opposed to each other. Is it one God? Or many gods? Are all the names equating to the same spirit? Or is it all a mixed bag of confusion? Since God is not the author of confusion, this series will make it absolutely clear by unraveling the truth behind each and answering the hard quest ...
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Andrew Pledger, a cult survivor, hosts “Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults", a podcast that allows people to share their stories of abuse and religious trauma in various high-control groups. Speaking Up has ended but Andrew has other podcasts like "Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult" and "Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism." - Exvangelical Podcasts, Cult Podcasts, Deconstruction Podcasts - Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - Linktree: https://andrewpledger.myp ...
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Episode 16: Voices Unbound--Cults, White Supremacy, and the Silencing of Women
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Summary In this episode, Scot Loyd, Daniella Mestyneck Young, and Ali Henney discuss the intersections of cult dynamics, white supremacy, and the silencing of women, particularly black women. They explore personal experiences within cults, the impact of group behavior, and the role of narcissism in community spaces. The conversation also delves int…
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The Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case
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🕵️♀️ Unraveling the Mystery of the Somerton Man: Who Was He? 🕵️♂️ Hello, Nikki and Cheryl's Detective Agency speaking, how can we direct your call today? This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl channel their inner detectives—donning their brat green uniforms—as they dive into one of the most baffling cold cases in history: the my…
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Episode 378: Did He Do It? (Part 3/3)
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Tune in for the end as we dive into some of the theories about who killed Tupac Shakur. Oh, and whether he's actually dead or not. But this "he's still alive" theory has TWO fake deaths for the price of one! Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We ha…
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132 British Binge! Kidnapper, Extortionist, Rapist, Murderer, Idiot, Michael Sams
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Its the third British Binge episode! Michael Sams. He was a kidnapper. He kidnapped 2 women and held them for ransom. He killed one of them. And the way he messed with the police would make BTK blush. Join us as we discuss this case. There are lots of twists and turns, and at first, the police thought this puke had a military intelligence backgroun…
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Bethany Joy Lenz - One Tree Hill, a Secret Cult, and Living a Double Life
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Today our guest is actor, musician, and now author Bethany Joy Lenz, whom we will just call Joy. Joy was the star of hit TV show One Tree Hill, and today she’s going to talk to us about how she was in a Christian cult the whole time she was filming the show. She’ll tell us about her upbringing and her career as a young actor, living in LA on her ow…
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I know Jesus returned in the form of a woman last week (hey, Shakers!), but he's doing it again this week in the land down-under (hey, Aussies!). Over in our Facebook Group (hey, Cult's I'd Join Spiritual Besties), we're still enjoying our current cult leader, every Golden Retriever. If you love snatched children, excessive forced hallucinogens, an…
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Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion
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A product of the first generation of bi-ethnic children in Saudi Arabia, as an Italian-Arab, Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson faced new challenges. She lived a double life. One which was very Western, liberal and open and another which was Eastern, focused on Islamic law and extremely strict. Her heart yearned for a western life, but situation didn’t allow f…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Ariana Grande, Trump’s QAnon, and 1950s Lobotomobile Madness!
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It's Spooky Sleepover time! Join Nikki and Cheryl this week as they venture down the garden path straight into new and shocking rabbit holes. Find out if Ariana Grande 👸🏼 was spotted with Ethan Slater in Luton whilst filming Wicked, understand the real impact of Trump's QAnon 🇺🇸, and prepare to be utterly disgusted by the lobotomy craze of the 1950…
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The Bizarre World of 'Queen' Romana Didulo and her Canadian QAnon Kingdom
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👑 The Queen of Canada… or Alien Leader? Exploring Romana Didulo & QAnon 👽 Princess, look out the window... and welcome to CANADA! Just in time for Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump we're going on a QAnon journey. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Cheryl takes us deep into the wildest conspiracy theory yet: the bizarre world of Romana Didulo—the s…
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I Fell in Love with a Professional Predator
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Blinded by what appeared to be special psychic gifts and years of professional accreditation, Lauren Geertsen fell hard for an energy worker who manipulated her emotionally, financially and spiritually. A predator who had many other victims simultaneously. This is the story of a whistleblower who risked it all and lost almost everything to expose h…
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Groomed to Practice Polygamy in Incestuous Cult as a Gay Man
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One of the most sacred tenants of The Order, a fundamentalist polygamous break of sect of the mainstream mormon/LDS church, is living polygamy. Nephi knew he was gay, but hid it most of his life because living authentically was never an option for him. He was essentially assigned a wife at a young age and had 7 children before he realized he couldn…
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Parlor of the Paranormal: That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon
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Happy November! This month we're joined, once again, by our friend Ryan as we go through the book That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming. This book was so wholesome and smutty that we couldn't help but love it and we hope you will to!Autor: Three Seas
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131 British Binge! Serial Killer, Patrick Mackay
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Welcome to the second British Binge installment. If Mark Martin was the opening act, this week's subject is the headliner. Their origin stories are very similar, but once Patrick Mackay gets a taste for blood, he goes on a bloody killing spree, becoming one of the most infamous of England's serial killers. He didn't do it for the notoriety. He did …
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How Incestuous Polygamy Cult Led Her to Dangerous Toxic Relationships (ft. @TheAmandaRaeGrant )
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Amanda Rae ( @TheAmandaRaeGrant ) shares 3 of her most prominent and shocking post-cult relationships, full of betrayal and manipulation. High control groups, by design, eliminate intuition, manipulate people into doing things they don’t want to do, and make them believe they are freely choosing that lifestyle. This can also happen in relationships…
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Anne - Psychosis, Delusions, & the Cult of Your Own Mind
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Today, our guest is a friend who we'll call Anne. We discuss the connection between psychosis and cults, the mental changes Anne experienced when her episode started, the delusions that grew stronger, how she felt like she was communicating with spirits, the paranoia that grew inside her, and how a psychiatric mental health professional helped pull…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Left shark, the Becky Jones saga and special guest Kitty Scott-Claus!
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🎃 Happy Halloween, Divas! 🎃 It’s Nikki’s absolute favourite holiday (yes, she’s putting it over Christmas!), and we’re serving up a spooky special with none other than Cheryl Hole’s fabulous Drag Race sister, Kitty Scott-Claus! In this hair-raising episode of The Spooky Sleepover, the gals dive into the mysteries of the London Underground's haunted…
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Jealous Cult Leader Attempts to Sabotage Her Engagement
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Lindsey Williams of the hit Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People”, was an eager 18 year old when she was hand-picked by cult leader Bill Gothard to work at IBLP headquarters. After grooming her as one of his “Gothard Girls” Gothard would get too close in his one-on-one prayer sessions with her. After being kicked out for kissing a boy, for…
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Preyed On at 18 by “Shiny Happy People” Cult Leader
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Today we are joined by Lindsey Williams of the hit Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People”, exposing the Duggars and Bill Gothard’s IBLP practices. Lindsey dives deep into the lack of education growing up with Gothard’s ATI religious home school program, how she wanted to leave her ab*sive household at 18 and join the famous Gothard (who was…
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Episode 15: Leaving the Cult of MAGA
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Summary In this conversation, Scott Loyd and Daniella engage with Haley Griffith, who shares her transformative journey from supporting Donald Trump to embracing liberal values. The discussion delves into the psychological aspects of political allegiance, the complexities surrounding issues like abortion, and the dynamics of cult-like behavior in p…
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Children Of The Corn & Blindfolded Pumpkin Carving 3.0
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Its our favorite time of year. Corn mazes, kettle corn and Children Of The Corn. Walk behind the rows with us for spooky celebrations and fun as we discuss this 1984 cult classic and attempt more blindfolded pumpkin carving! Happy Halloween! 🎃 CULTSHOW Radio 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00pm KRJF.org 92.3 FM - Santa Rosa KWTF.net 88.1 FM - Bodega Bay S…
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The haunted secrets of London: Spooky Halloween special!
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🎃 Happy Halloween: Spooky Tales from London’s Dark History 👻 Happy Spooky Szn, Queens—it’s Halloween! 🎃 This week, Nikki is taking us on a spine-chilling journey through some of the scariest stories in London's history. Get ready to hop on the tube as we explore a secret hermetic society, uncover the terrifying haunting of Bethnal Green, and discov…
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Episode 377: Oops! All Feds (Part 2/3)
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This episode we dive into some of the theories about who killed Tupac Shakur. Oh, and whether he's actually dead or not. But this "he's still alive" theory has TWO fake deaths for the price of one! Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Nuclear Bombs, Popworld Stalking, and Sims 4 BBL Mods
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It’s Spooky Sleepover time, divas! This week, we’re spilling all the tea from Cheryl’s Birthday before Nikki and Cheryl explore their Rabbit Holes of the Week. Nikki dives into how nuclear bomb testing from WW2 still impacts us today (spoiler alert: we're basically all radioactive), while Cheryl asks: What happened to club photographers? Plus, disc…
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130 British Binge! Mark Martin: Nottingham's First Serial Killer
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Welcome to part 1 of The British Binge! Mark Martin had an abusive childhood. He was abusive to his classmates, and it wouldn't take too long for him to wind up on the streets, where he became a bully to the homeless and a drug dealer. He had a goal. Become Nottingham's first serial killer! He wanted the infamy of becoming a serial killer. So, he d…
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You guys this is one that I've been saving for a rainy day because I love them so much and I knew one day I'd just need to talk to you all about the Shakers for an hour, and guess what?! Here we are! Please join me in donning a sweet head covering, shutting down our genitals, and dancing like it's 1747. And remember, tis the gift to be simple, tis …
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REWIND: Jitarth Jadeja - Former QAnon Believer
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Episode 15: Lola and Meagan interview Jitarth Jadeja, former QAnon believer. He tells the girls about how, despite being Australian, he first was a Bernie supporter, then shifted his support to Trump before becoming obsessed with conspiracy theories. They discuss the two years of his life in which he believed in Q, the moment he realized it was all…
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Episode 14: Good Cult, Bad Cult
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Summary In this conversation, Scot Loyd and Daniella (KnittingCultLady) delve into the complexities of group dynamics, particularly focusing on the duality of groups as both beneficial and potentially harmful. They explore the societal fascination with cults, the nuances of labeling groups as 'good' or 'bad', and the inherent human need for belongi…
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The twisted world of Russ McKamey and McKamey Manor
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🎃 Spooky Szn Special: Inside the Horrors of McKamey Manor 👻 As we ramp up to Halloween, Nikki reveals her latest obsession—her own Roman Empire—the terrifying world of Russ McKamey and his infamous McKamey Manor. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl explore the shocking reality behind this extreme haunted house experience and as…
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Episode 376: Don't Talk To Cops (Part 1/3)
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This week we dive deep into the mysterious death of Tupac Shakur. For over 20 years the question of who killed one of the most influential rappers of all time has been the subject of speculation and conspiracy. This episode will go over the events leading up to that night in September, 1996. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, …
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The Spooky Sleepover: Money Laundering, Roman Empires & A Kate King Celebration
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Got your jammies ready? Perhaps a cup of hot choc? Or.... a Costa Coffee? It's time for The Spooky Sleepover! This Nikki and Cheryl dive into all things pop culture and mystery. First up, Cheryl shares her hot take on Lady Gaga’s role in the much-anticipated but panned blockbuster sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux (justice for Gaga! 🎭). Then, the duo une…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Nikki's Shock Engagement Proposal & Where Did Cheryl's Hole Go?
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🎉 Bonus Episode Alert: The Spooky Sleepover! 🎉 Join Nikki and Cheryl for a special bonus episode of the Spooky Sleepover, where they have a massive catch-up! It’s been a while, right? In this episode, Nikki drops a bombshell as she reveals her surprise engagement 💍, and Cheryl finally shares the truth about why she left the Hole after her time on M…
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Gareth Gore - Opus Dei, Human Trafficking, & Project 2025
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Today our guest is Gareth Gore, journalist and author whose new book Opus is about Opus Dei, an ultra-conservative Catholic sect, its harmful practices, its history of dark money, and its connections to modern day right-wing American politics. Gareth shares how he came to this story while investigating the shady practices at a bank in Spain, the hi…
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Episode 13: The Ends Justifies the Means
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Summary In this episode, Scott Loyd and Daniela Mestenec Young explore the complex dynamics of cult mentality, particularly focusing on the phrase 'the ends justify the means.' They discuss how this mentality manifests in various contexts, including military practices, religious cults, and societal norms. The conversation delves into the psychologi…
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The chilling secrets of The Cecil Hotel and the mystery of Elisa Lam
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🏨 Inside the Infamous Cecil Hotel: Deaths, Curses, and Elisa Lam 🔍 TWO episodes in the same week?! You lucky beans! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are switching things up as Cheryl takes the lead. Together, they’re packing their bags and heading to the most sinister hotel the world has ever known (aside from the Castle... …
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The dark rise of Jim Jones and the road to Jonestown
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🌍 The People's Temple: A Journey into the Jonestown Massacre 💔 Nikki Druce and Cheryl are BACK, and they’re back with a bang! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Chez are traveling to Guyana to delve into one of the worst cults in history: The People’s Temple. How did a preacher from humble beginnings manage to convince hundreds of in…
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Episode 375: The Ghosts are Homophobic (Part 3/3)
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This week continue talking about the UCLA program and discuss the Hollymount Haunt. A home in the L.A. Area has a plethora of things thrown at our researcher Barry Taff. Will this be a real haunting or perhaps a prank led by a popular ghost recruitment app? Tune in to part three of our UCLA story. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, re…
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We have reached the end of the Wisconsin Cheese Binge, with part 2 of Ed Gein. In this episode, we discuss the findings at Gein’s place, the aftermath, all the money grabbers who were capitalizing on the case, his trial and imprisonment, and Ed’s impact on pop culture, with books, movies, TV shows, as well as his influence on horror movies. Also, t…
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Norah - Girls Night In: L.A. Facebook Group Gone Culty
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Today our guest is a woman whom we’ll call Norah. She tells us about a Facebook group for women in Los Angeles that ended up getting very culty. We’ll talk about why it was exciting in the beginning to connect with other women in a new way, how other subgroups began to form (including one secret, exclusive one) and how the admin, who we’ll call Viv…
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Jesse and Ian Talk Cult-Hopping!
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It's fireside chat time (sans the fire), and this week I'm introducing you to my long time community friend Ian! We met in community and have spent the intervening years joining completely different communes and cults, so he has a lot to report back! Cults I'd Join hopes you enjoy this interview where we talk all things culty, and yes, we name a fe…
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Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens SEASON 2!
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WE'RE BACK DIVAS! We know, we know, it's been forever and a day... but how could we leave you hanging any longer? Nikki and Cheryl are officially back in action and ready to take you on a journey to the spookiest, scariest and downright weirdest corners of the world. From maniacal cult leaders (Jim Jones we're looking at you), stone cold killers, t…
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