Coffee And Cults

Episode 50 Part 1- The Soul Therapy Centre in Glastonbury, UK

Join us on a road trip for part 1 of a very special 50th Episode, as Sam and Jon (or is it Emily and Rob?)visit a couple of Cults and then report back!

In this episode we visit the Soul Therapy Centre, founded by the casual reincarnation of Jesus Christ on Earth, the Buddha Matreiya- and have an extremely interesting meditation experience....

CW- Strong language

Join us as Jon tells Sam the “denouement” of the story of the Branch Davidians as led by David Koresh. We try and be balanced, talk a scary amount of guns and feel sad about all the death. Also: loads of totally chill things, some hot takes, and the ghosts of protests past.

CW: Strong language, child death, suicide, murder, gun violence.

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Join us for our spoooooky Halloweeeeen special, as Sam tells Jon the story of the Nuwaubian Nation of Moor. Including many lists of names, and beliefs that take more strange turns than you could imagine… What could be spooookier than Egyptology?!

Also, Jon pitches some TV shows, insane amounts of money and giant Ankhs- and I promise there’s a vampire connection somewhere.

CW: Child sex abuse, rape (not graphic, in episode warnings.)

P.S the very few background sounds are a lovely dog.

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“One of us will say something very funny soon”

Join us for the second part of this mini series as Jon tells Sam the curious tale of how a working class Texan becomes the prophet of a doomsday cult. Including visits from Angels, yet another Jesus and we chat about just how these things metamorphose.

Also, (as you expect) lots of voices, some bad accents, some bad singing and we ask- will Sam convert? (No)

CW: Strong language, child sex abuse, abuse of a corpse, mention of pregnancy loss, ableist and racist slurs.

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Episode 47- The Branch Davidians & Waco Part 1

Join us as Jon tells Sam the history and origins of the Branch Davidians, leading up to their last leader (spoilers!)- including some top tips for predicting the return of Jesus Christ, a cult leader bingo and dense biblical referencing.

Also, trying to apply logic to biblical beasts, some singing and accents, we start some rumours and we find out that maybe Jon is the new Jesus??

Thanks to Matt for our new Artwork!

CW- Strong Language

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Join us, as Sam tells Jon about the beliefs and practices of the Internet-Centric group Love Has Won. In this episode, we hear an exhaustive explanation of the history of the universe, and some things that definitely did happen... as well as an unconventional use of Christmas Lights.

Also, an extremely exciting announcement, cult theme bingo, another excellent list of titles, a terrible science lesson and a tequila realisation!

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Join us for an Update of the cults we’ve covered that are still in the news, including NXIVM, The Family, The Cult of JACKIE, Carbonnation and The Kittens.

Also, some leftie hot takes, the reason Sam and Jon should produce court transcripts and a VERY exciting announcement!

CW: Strong language, brief discussion of sexual abuse of adults and children.

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Episode 45: Jezreel's Tower

Jon takes Sam back to the 19th Century to tell her all about another Victorian era cult-the tale of James Jershom Jezreel and his MASSIVE tower.

How did James come to learn about Joanna Southcott's box (which makes a welcome return to Coffee and Cults-see Ep 2) and go on to found the New and Latter House of Israel? And what does that have to do with Jon being in an art gallery in 2022? And what the hell is a flying roll? The answer to these questions and more in this new episode.

Also: the importance of wide brimmed hats. The best kind of Angel to be. Who Sam calls Gay Papa Smurf. The Air bnb of Satan and a host of controversies and splits on splits on splits.

cw: brief discussion of sexual assault and abuse.

Episode 44: Buddhafield Cult

Join us as Sam tells Jon about the Buddhafield and their leader, Andreas.

We imagine West Hollywood in the 80s, discuss the beliefs and practices, and are horrified along with everyone else as it takes a dark turn.

Also: Sam does some athletic mimes, some deep hypnotic therapy voices and the worlds' saddest fruit salad.

CWs for Sexual assault, homophobia.

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Episode 43- Angel's Landing. Join us as Jon tells Sam about a cult from Wichita, Kansas. This one is action-packed with all the old favourites- a luxury commune, loads of money, a persistent police detective and a 'charismatic' leader with supernatural powers, possessed by a heavenly being (or three).

Also, angel names, flash forwards and flash backs, some animal based whimsy, and maybe we rename the podcast?

CWs: Murder, r*pe, child abuse.

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