This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership.The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.If you enjoy this episode and series, please leave a five star rating and review on Apple + Spotify!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wSpeaking of cults, follow us:Rebekah Sebastian DIE-ALOGUE PODCAST @diealoguepod | https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Javier Leiva PRETEND PODCAST @pretendpod | https://pretendradio.org/Can’t wait for the next episode? Our Patrons are receiving The Business of Cults early and ad- free! Consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home

Business of Cults Part 3

What are we even talking about when we talk about true crime?That’s the big question DIE-ALOGUE host, Rebekah Sebastian, is getting to the heart of when she interviews her guests — a diverse cross section of true crime and criminal justice players. From lawyers and creators,  to authors and survivors, DIE-ALOGUE examines the most compelling aspects of true crime, challenges the genre's tropes, and explores the ethics of true crime content for both creators and consumers. Listen in to hear the leading voices in crime, culture and justice.KILL THE SMALL TALK. Start a DIE-ALOGUE.Visit https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/diealogue-episodes \

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All good things must come to an end. This is the final episode of DIE-ALOGUE! Tune in to hear my interview with true crime author and friend, Tori Telfer — learn the WHY behind my decision to end DIE-ALOGUE, at least for now.Make sure to listen through to the end for some fun, surprise appearances!THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING AND FOR KILLING THE SMALL TALK!Special thanks:Chris GersbeckJason UsryJavier LeivaDr. ScottDr. ShilohCrawlspace NetworkMichelle KShannon NPlease keep in touch!IG: @hi_itsrebeakhTWITTER: @hi_itsrebekahRebekahSebastian.com

Rebekah Sebastian| The Final (é) Conversation

How can a justice system allow an innocent man to remain in prison?Bone Valley explores that maddening question and so much more.What a thrill to conclude our series on WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS today with Gilbert King, the host of my favorite podcast this year, BONE VALLEY. Gilbert is also the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the Grove. HE has written two other NYT best-selling books and his work covers race, crime, and justice in America.If you have already listened to BoneValley then you’ll leave hearing some of Gilbert’s behind-the-scenes discussion about the making of the show, and if you have not yet listened then you’ll also love hearing his passion and conviction for this nearly unbelievable story.BONE VALLEY OVERVIEWIN 1987, 18-year-old Michelle Schofield was found dead in a phosphate pit in Florida. Two years later, her husband Leo was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Fifteen years later, previously unidentified fingerprints matched Jeremy Scott--a violent teenager who lived nearby. Jeremy has since confessed to Michelle’s murder. Yet Leo Schofield remains behind bars.+ Learn more about Gilbert’s work, including his three books, here.     http://www.gilbertking.com/+ Follow him on twitter: https://twitter.com/gilbert_king+ Sign the petition to have Leo’s case reviewed by the Conviction Integrity unit for an   independent review. ​​https://www.change.org/p/transfer-leo-schofield-s-case-to-a-   conviction-integrity-unit-for-independent-reviewIf you like DIE-ALOGUE, here is how you can support the show:Subscribe/follow on your podcast app - make sure you get new episodes downloaded!Leave a five star rating and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen!Rate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow the show share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepresentsBecome a DIE-HARD on Patreon and receive early, ad-free + bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/creator-home

Gilbert King | I've Given You the Truth

It's November 30, do you know where your holiday spirit is?!? I am delighted to present Season 2 Episode 1 of SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL - on the feed today! Enjoy this true crime satire, Yuletide mystery podcast created by my friend and editor, Jason Usry.Listen closely to hear yours truly for an audio appearance, along with several other true crime podcasters you know and love. If you haven't listened to Season 1, go back and binge it now. Follow and subscribe to SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-my-boo/id1575647520?i=1000587540458__________________________________________________________________________________________Richie Buck is back. After being heartbroken from Santa's jail escape he's decided to bring Santa back to face the (Christmas) music.Santa Maybe, a Criminal is a limited true crime satire podcast created by Jason Usry.This is Season Two – The First Day of Christmas – “Finding My Boo”Created by:Jason UsryRebekah Sebastian, host of DIE-ALOGUE a true crime conversationDr. Shiloh Catanese, & Dr. Scott Musgrove, co-hosts of the LA Not So Confidential Podcast, and our very own Legal Eagle, Mickey Kat.It is written and produced by Jason Usry.Besides host Richie Buck, this week’s cast included (in order of appearance)…As Rodney and Rita – Frank and Marie– from the Voca Vacay podcastBob of the Defense Diaries podcast.Scott of the LA Not So Confidential PodcastKelli of True Crime IRL and her new show True Crime Sleep StoriesBrett and Alice from The Prosecutors & The Prosecutors Legal BriefsCourtney from Nefarious NightmareRebekah Sebastian from Die-Alogue & CriminalityCherry from CrimepediaMorgan from CrimepediaNic from True Crime Garage & The Big Kids ShowShiloh of the LA Not So Confidential PodcastBootsy from the End of Watch with Bootsy & Sal podcastJami from MurderishThe non-profit organization we’re highlighting this week is: The Porchlight ProjectMusic and Sound FX sourced through Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe, Audiio, Motion Array, and Audioblocks.Additional music and atmospheres provided by Captain Fathands.This show does contain satire and the only character based on a real person is Santa Claus. Any other names or likenesses are purely coincidental.Santa Maybe, a Criminal is an Ear Cult Production and is distributed in association with Glassbox Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santa Maybe, A Criminal Feed Drop!

In addition to the moral cost of incarcerating the innocent, it’s also literally expensive. Today’s guests are going to share about the high cost of wrongful convictions. They are a dream team, a force to be reckoned with, a dynamic duo — and they are applying their talents to combat the horrors of wrongful convictions. Please welcome back Maggie Freleng and say hello to our first time guest, Jason Flom.Maggie is a Pulitzer prize winning journalist and host of Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng. Jason Flom is a music industry icon turned criminal justice advocate, reformer, and philanthropist. He created the podcast network, Lava for Good, and hosts Righteous Convictions.In addition to their passion, Maggie and Jason bring us staggering statistics around wrongful convictions and women in prison. These two understand the plights of the wrongfully convicted more than most and I hope you will listen, learn and be moved to action.Follow the link below for the full portfolio of Lava for Good podcasts.https://lavaforgood.com/These are the books Jason references:https://www.amazon.com/Duped-Innocent-Confess-Believe-Confessions/dp/1633888088https://www.amazon.com/Science-American-Criminal-Justice-System/dp/1636140300Additional resources on wrongful convictions:https://innocenceproject.org/https://innocencenetwork.org/If you appreciate DIE-ALOGUE, here is how you can support the show:Subscribe/follow on your podcast app - make sure you get new episodes downloaded!Leave a five star rating and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen!Rate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow the show share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepresentsBecome a DIE-HARD on Patreon and receive early, ad-free + bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeDIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She’s Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don’t leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Thank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop me a line via my website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactvia or via email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering and additional editing by Jason Usry. @jasonusryTheme song by OIivia Himes. @oliviaprimehimes

Jason Flom + Maggie Freleng | The High Cost of Wrongful Convictions

What happens when political corruption leads to a wrongful conviction? Unfortunately, that’s what unfolds in the podcast, Murder in Oregon, hosted and produced by today’s guest, Lauren Bright Pacheco. Lauren is an Emmy award winning TV Producer who has parlayed her storytelling skills to podcasting. It’s in this medium that she discovered “audio activism” which has illuminated something I’ve been seeking for quite some time!Join me as Lauren gives us insight into the horrifying story of Michael Franke’s murder, and  Frank Gable’s wrongful conviction. Frank has been released and Lauren updates us on his case.Be sure to to listen to the iheart podcast, Murder in Oregon and check out Lauren’s other shows via the links below:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-murder-in-oregon-50598718/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-murder-in-illinois-84071522/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-symptomatic-a-medical-mys-102740051/If you appreciate DIE-ALOGUE, here is how you can support the show:Subscribe/follow on your podcast app - make sure you get new episodes downloaded!Leave a five star rating and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen!Rate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow the show share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepresentsBecome a DIE-HARD on Patreon and receive early, ad-free + bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeDIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She’s Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don’t leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Thank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop me a line via my website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactvia or via email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering and additional editing by Jason Usry. @jasonusryTheme song by OIivia Himes. @oliviaprimehimes

Business of Cults Part 3

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