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Rachael, Allan and Shawn explore the dark alleys and twisted turns that some groups take. Every group starts with a good intention, but what separates a group from a cult? Come hear us tell the tale o... more
FAQs about Once Upon a Cult:How many episodes does Once Upon a Cult have?The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.
July 12, 2021Love Has Won Does a Crossover with The MummyThe Scooby Gang looks into the strange case of the group Love Has Won. This group is a smorgasbord of different beliefs and they were so fun to talk about. The group's leader Amy was recently found dead. You gotta hear how she was found!...more1h 14minPlay
June 28, 20213HO! Not 3OH!3The Scooby Gang brings on OG Vicki to discuss this yoga group. How could a yoga group turn into something possibly cultish? This is one you have to hear....more1h 3minPlay
June 14, 2021Cultish: The Language of FanaticismAllan, Rachael and Shawn sit down and virtually chat with Author and Cult Fanatic Amanda Montell. We discuss her book Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism. Come listen to us tell the tale of this exciting and insightful book and then pick up your copy on June 15!...more49minPlay
May 17, 2021A New Day, An Old Golden DawnRachael, Allan and Shawn take on the daunting task of covering this over 100 year old magical group. We started this journey through the eyes of Jake Parsons and we continue with Golden Dawn. Come listen to this group's origins as it leads into the introduction of Aleister Crowley....more48minPlay
May 03, 2021Jared Leto and His Island of AdventureActor, philanthropist, narcissist and singer Jared Leto has gone on record saying that he started a cult. Our ears perked up when we heard the word cult! So naturally we had to do an episode on it. Do we consider this a cult?...more54minPlay
April 19, 2021Hippies, Hang Gliders, Musicians and The Source FamilyThe Scooby Gang looks into Father Yod and the Source Family. The interesting LA based restaurant and their quick rise and fall. Check it out patreon.com/onceuponacult...more1h 14minPlay
April 05, 2021Falun Gong: A Tale of Church Not Being Separated from StateRachael, Shawn and Allan explore the controversial Falun Gong. A people who were made public enemy #1 by their government. So we feel it was warranted for the Government to step in? Is this a cult? And no that's not a swastika. patreon.com/onceuponacult...more47minPlay
March 22, 2021Purple People, Doctors of SexRachael, Shawn and Allan take on the Purple People. A sex cult that started in the 70's. What if I told you they were even a school at one point. Want some pointers on how to pleasure your partner? Then probably don't listen to this podcast. But we've got the "T" for you on this sexy cult. patreon.com/onceuponacult...more57minPlay
March 08, 2021Vampires, Intrigue and Murder with the Vampire ClanRachael, Allan and Shawn put on black clothes and eyeliner and delve into the immortal tale of 16 year old 500 year old vampire. Experience this tale with us that starts with teenage angst and ends in murder. patreon.com/onceuponacult...more1hPlay
February 22, 2021Shaved Heads,Yelling Games and a Made Up Word... SynanonRachael, Allan and Shawn delve into this strange Santa Monica cult led by Charles Dederich. If this Fight Club style AA group isn't enough to get your attention, I don't know what is. 'Nuff said. patreon.com/onceuponacult...more58minPlay
FAQs about Once Upon a Cult:How many episodes does Once Upon a Cult have?The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.