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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.
December 15, 2023Bonus: The Case of the OG Baddie…The MilleritesIn Season 1 Vicki and Shawn found that many of the cults were inspired by the Millerites. In this Bonus Episode, we delve into this old school cult to see how they inspired others. ...more25minPlay
December 15, 2023John Frum… America? Broom? Soldier?Rachael, Allan and Shawn look into the strange tale of John Frum. The legend of an American Soldier promising a better life. This one is interesting because it gives us the birth of a Creation Story on a small scale. Oh, and this is so not the one Shawn promised last week.... cuz he dumb. ...more47minPlay
December 15, 2023Suffism Reoriented, It's Like Suffism, but ReorientedThis week we take a look at Sufism Reoriented. It's like Sufism, but reoriented and with a lot less Allah. This group is best known for being heavily financially supported by the owner of Cheesecake Factory. As well as building an ugly ass building in the middle of a small town. ...more54minPlay
December 15, 2023Murdercide in the Order of the Solar TempleThis week Shawn, Allan and Rachael explore the dark Order of the Solar Temple. This group is known for the mass murder suicide that took place. We explore the sordid lives of Luc Jouret and Joseph Di Mambro and the circumstances that may have led to the unaliving. ...more56minPlay
December 15, 2023Hugh Hefner: Playboy Philanthropist Cult Leader?This week the Scooby Gang investigates Hugh Hefner and the treatment he showed towards the girls in his mansion. You would be surprised at how unfabulous the lives of the Playboy bunnies were in their house. Come listen in to see how culty we feel the Playboy Mansion was... ...more47minPlay
December 15, 2023Ex-Member Helen Zuman Spills the T on Zendik Farms!This week we give a quick history on Zendik Farms before interviewing the remarkable Helen Zuman on her experience living on the farm. Straight from the Life Coach's mouth we give you an interview around her book Mating in Captivity. This is one you definitely don't want to miss! ...more1h 20minPlay
December 15, 2023Something Something Trigger Warning Something Colonia DignidadThe Scooby Gang take a look at Colonia Dignidad and its owner Paul Schafer. This episode comes with a lot of Trigger Warnings, but you won't believe what this guy got away with and for how long! ...more54minPlay
December 15, 2023Submitted for Your Approval...The Mystery of Mount ShastaRachael, Allan and Shawn have special guest Natasha on the show to talk about the Mysteries of Mount Shasta. We delve into the Legends of this glorious mountain and talk about how they relate to cults. Such a fun episode! ...more56minPlay
December 15, 2023Oh You’ve Only Read Through the New Testament? How About the Church of the Last Testament?This week we talk about Vissarion and his Church of the Last Testament. This is a group who has been flying under the radar for years, and you won't believe what they've been up to! It's actually pretty similar to the movie Midsomar actually lol. Come join us on our tale of this Russian commune and see if we consider it a cult or not? ...more1h 2minPlay
December 15, 2023To Buddha or Not to Buddha, Sokka GakkaiThis week the Scooby Gang takes on Sokka Gakkai. A Japanese group who call themselves Buddhists. But how do their practices stack up to Buddhism? What do other Buddhist think about them? Come find out if we label them a cult or not! ...more53minPlay
FAQs about Once Upon a Cult:How many episodes does Once Upon a Cult have?The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.