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Are Podcasts Cults?  We certainly hope so, because it bodes well for us.

This episode is the first of a two part-er about Cults, which we will probably keep coming back to over and over again because let's face it: cults are fascinating. Not just because they're a perfect example of how evil human nature and the societal structures they create can be, but also of just how unbelievably stupid even seemingly intelligent people can be, and how absolutely mental some of the most seemingly nice people can be. 

First we examine modern day cults ranging from double penetrating exercise regimes (I don't know her), throwing "stones" at shaming circle diet plans, TV,  and "Wellness" (*DISCLAIMER: Brands mentioned may or may not be cults) - along with that pyramid scheme that Conor once got indoctrinated into. 

Then we look at Jim Jones, the Jonestown Massacre, and the events that led up to it in order to examine just what the hell is wrong people, and how Drugs, Sex & An Unchecked Male Ego can lead to disaster - Who knew? (We did. We literally all did). 

Special Guest appearance by Pegga Pig (that bitch) as well as Danni's really unexpected accusation that single people don't have anything to live for, so why would they NOT join a cult?

So sit down, make yourself comfortable, and pour yourself a tall glass of Kool-Aid (or rather, Flavour Aid, because that shit ain't cheap!)

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Ki, Ki, Ki, Ma, Ma, Ma
 - Wow writing it down actually spoils that entire movie. No wonder Scream didn't give a shit about spoiling it for literally everyone who hadn't (and still hasn't) seen it.

Allegedly unlucky for most, but lucky for us, the follow up to our Halloween Premiere comes very serendipitously on Friday the 13th. We're refusing to call this a "Special" because if we did it would be five hours long and literally no-one wants that.

In this episode we explore the cultural history of Friday the 13th, as well as some of whackiest superstitions from around the globe - like why it's the perfect excuse to not invite your racist Aunt to your dinner party! To be honest, they pale in comparison to our own personal ones (and our Irish mothers') which may actually be expressions of undiagnosed mental illnesses.

Then we take a trip to Camp Crystal L .. I mean, Lake Bodom, where we explore the murders of a group of (presumably) sexy sexy teens at the hands (or Hans?) of a still unidentified slasher, and attempt to solve it ourselves. This true crime thriller episode ripped right out of an 80's horror movie - complete with an actual disgruntled shopkeeper issuing fatalistic but ultimately ignored warnings, and a bumbling but delightfully well-meaning police force. Also a former KGB spy who absolutely LIVES for the DRAMA.

It's the real "Friday the 13th", which actually really happened, though not actually on Friday the 13th, 

We also celebrate Traveller grave decor, Conor's mother's talons, the opposite of nazis, and our Number #1 Australian fan Charlene McDonnell - sadly not an actress on Neighbours (at least yet).

So dive right in, and let us drag you under!

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

The pubs & clubs are closed, house parties are now quite literally "deadly", and Conor's sluttiest costumes are gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe, so why not join us as we gather around the dimly lit glow of the campfire (or your smartphone) as we tell ghost stories and get told off about our use of Púca Scéal by a delightfully disgruntled primary school teacher.

This premiere episode introduces our first "I'd Rather Die" segment, where we watch critically panned horror movies so you don't have to. This week we're looking at the universally reviled American Poltergeist, but is it actually American Poltergeist?  It's definitely American, its definitely a poltergeist, and its definitely a crock of shite, so really it doesn't matter anyway?

Then we look at the real horror stories closer to home. No, not the Catholic Church or Gemma O'Doherty, though those episodes are inevitable. Conor and Dannii explore the hauntings of Loftus Hall, and The Hellfire Club. It’s like The Haunting of Bly Manor, but with less ridiculous accents, and without the 9-hour gay ghost love story. Though, both haunted sites have seen their fair share of action from our hosts.