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The first episode for our Lovers Who Kill month. Appearances can be deceiving. Despite their façade of attractive, nice young people, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka were monsters. When Paul and Karla first started dating, the things most of us would see as red flags, excited Karla. Paul abused and degraded her. And she asked for more. And when Karla wasn't enough for him? She offered up her younger sister Tammy. CW/TW: this episode contains graphic descriptions of heinous acts perpetrated against their victims, including transcripts from the audio of the horrific video tapes they made. Listener discretion is advised. Join us as we deep dive one of Canada's most notorious murder cases.

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In 2016, in Havana Cuba at the American Embassy, many people there woke up in the middle of the night to an ear piercing sound. Now, years later, they have strange symptoms like fainting, cognitive problems, vision issues, and vertigo. Over 200 people have now been diagnosed with "Havana Syndrome". But it's happened before. In the '50's and late 90's. The CIA says it's not a foreign power attacking our embassies, but is that a lie? Join Merris and Lillian as they deep dive this mystery.

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Roch Thériault was a big personality full of charisma and charm. A sharp mind bogged down by a frail constitution. At first, he was traumatized going door to door preaching for his family's sect of Catholicism, but later, he found it to be a talent. He gathered followers and moved them out to the wilderness where he visited every torture and brutality upon them that he could think of. To him, they looked like little worker ants, all born to serve him. Thus was born one of Canada's most infamous murder cases. One of the more gruesome cases we've covered.

Sensitive listeners be warned! This one is not safe for work, life, or kids. 

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While Q Anon isn't a traditional cult, it is the wave of the future as far as cults go in the age of the internet. Why are some Q believers STILL in Dallas? How did this start? What part did Q play in the insurrection? WHO IS Q Anon?? Lillian, Willow, AND Merris tackle the silly, ridiculous, and dangerous world of Q Anon.

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Ever heard of the Mongolian Death Worm? No? How about the Ozark Hoo Hoo? In this episode Merris covers the latest in paranormal/supernatural news and Lillian follows up with a list of bizarre, obscure cryptids you've probably never heard of.

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Combining New Age spirituality, Christianity and other Abrahamic religions, UFO's, and conspiracy theories, the Love has Won cult claimed that their leader, Amy Carlson was a 19 billion year old deity called Mother God. Live streaming, drinking, drugs, lies, missing people, lots of moves, being ousted from Hawaii and Mt. Shasta California and an appearance on Dr. Phil is only the tip of the iceberg in this wild case! Join us as Willow deep dives into Love Has Won and hear the shocking conclusion to Amy Carlson's wild life. 

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Lillian and Merris discuss things like: Quantum immortality, phone calls from the dead, objects that disappear and reappear without explanation, and even talking pets. A glitch in the matrix is a phenomena that asserts we're living in a simulation and that sometimes the program glitches out. It's an umbrella term for all sorts of weird happenings. Lillian shares some personal glitches and shares stories from all over the internet.

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What led Ma Anand Sheela, secretary and devoted follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to poison an entire town and wire tap her beloved Bhagwan? Desperation and ambition. Lillian covers the fascinating case of a guru from India who moved to Oregon, took over a small town, fought the law, and lost everything.

Lillian tracks how it all cumulated in the largest biochemical attack on US soil in all of US history and the aftermath.

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Lillian and Merris discuss things like: Quantum immortality, phone calls from the dead, objects that disappear and reappear without explanation, and even talking pets. A glitch in the matrix is a phenomena that asserts we're living in a simulation and that sometimes the program glitches out. It's an umbrella term for all sorts of weird happenings. Lillian shares some personal glitches and shares stories from all over the internet.

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Willow continues her deep dive into the controlling, terrifying MLM cult of NXVIM. Sold to the rich and powerful as self enrichment and executive training, NXIVM reeled them in on the promise of self improvement and dragged them deeper into different sects, like DOS. It all lead to one Keith having ultimate control over the female members of the cult. Assault, brandings, sleep deprivation and other abuses went on for years unchecked. 

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