Erin talks to James LaRue about his 14 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. James is currently an artist and author who writes about his experiences in the COBU and explores the psychology of “total institutions” – a concept applied by cults throughout history, and a framework that makes it very difficult (and sometimes impossible) for members to escape.James’ website: Everything You Wanted to Know About COBU (But Were Afraid to Ask) (https://jamesl1.wordpress.com/aboutcobu/)James’ Facebook Page: Cobu Stories on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cobu.stories)Find James’ books Amazon: Captive Congregation (https://www.amazon.com/Captive-Congregation-Fourteen-Church-Understanding/dp/0692475354/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513882158&sr=8-1&keywords=captive+congregation) & The Tangled Web (https://www.amazon.com/Tangled-Web-Letters-Cult/dp/1543225489/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513882355&sr=1-1&keywords=james+larue+tangled+web+cult)Explore James’ artwork: James LaRue Illustrations (https://www.jameslarueillustrations.com/)Follow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartin Check out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.com Tune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Bravo superfan and REAL West Coast housewife Emily Horlacher joins Erin to discuss this week’s RHOBH, RHONJ, & Vanderpump Rules. What is Dorit hiding? What’s the real story behind Siggy “quitting” RHONJ? Is Tom Schwartz the new Jax Taylor? We break it all down here!Follow Emily on Twitter & Instagram @ehorlacherJoin the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartin Check out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.com Tune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin explores her family’s brush with the supernatural. Meet Rose, the ghost that’s apparently been besties with Erin’s daughter for five years. Find out why children are more apt to claim communication with the spirit world – plus, explore the differences between an imaginary friend and…something else.Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks with the hilarious and whip-smart Lisser from The Jenny McCarthy Show! Erin & Lisser relive the 90 Day Fiancé Reunion, and also discuss the fate of Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise. Is it the beginning of the end? Are the glory days of Housewives behind us? Download and subscribe to hear more! Find Lisser on Twitter @Lisser2Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartin Check out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin gasps at the Molly/Luis revelation on this week’s 90 Day Fiancé and predicts a Danielle/Mohamed 4-season saga to come! In the second half of the show, we also continue investigating the Church Of Bible Understanding (COBU), the East Coast cult Erin was born into. Find out how her parents ultimately escaped in 1977, and what led to their decision.Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin breaks down her thoughts on 90 Day Fiance and The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Inside scoops on Chateau Sheree and her prison BAE, juicy intel on Kentucky David & Annie’s REAL story - and more! (Look for a Bonus Episode on the COBU cult coming soon.)Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin takes a deeper look into Stewart Traill, leader of the Church Of Bible Understanding (COBU), the 1970s cult she was born into. Who was he? Who were his wives and children? A brief peek into the myths and facts surrounding Stewart's private life - and his many secrets. Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin covers Real Housewives Of New Jersey, 90 Day Fiance, as well as insight into the Church Of Bible Understanding (COBU), the 1970s cult she was born into. Wanna know what a day in the life of a cult member was like? Take a listen to this.Join the Facebook group: Pink Shade With Erin MartinFollow Erin on Twitter & Instagram @ErinLeahMartinCheck out Erin's recaps on RealityTea.comTune into The Jenny McCarthy Show on ch 109 of SiriusXM Stars every week for Erin & Jenny dishing all things Housewives on Real Housewives Roundup!  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

In Pink Shade's premiere episode, we'll dive into what's going on in the world of Real Housewives this week, as well as introduce you to a lesser known but important cult from the 1970's: the COBU.  Join Pink Shade's closed Facebook group! Send me a request & enter the super secret, super shady world of Pink Shade today.  See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.