The Cult Vault

The Cult Vault episodes:

• 04.28.2024

  Ep. 311 Ant Hill Kids PATREON Episode Part 1

  In this Patreon deep-dive from the vault, I look into the Ant Hill Kids, truly one of the worst cults I have ever researched or heard about to this day. This is an example of the deep-dive episodes i offer...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Ep. 310 Physically In, Mentally Out - Episode 116 Remastered

  In this episode I chat with author Geoffrey Wallis about his book "A Voice From Inside - Notes on Religious Trauma In a Captive Organization". We also discuss being Physically In/Mentally Out (PIMO), Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and High Demand...

  
• 04.13.2024

  Ep. 309 The Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord Part 2 - Episode 107 Remastered

  In this remastered conversation, I speak with former co-leader of the Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord (CSA). Unfortunately, I found out recently that Kerry passed away last year. It was a very quiet event, with no...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Ep. 309 The Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord Part 1 - Episode 107 Remastered

  In this remastered conversation, I speak with former co-leader of the Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord (CSA). Unfortunately, I found out recently that Kerry passed away last year. It was a very quiet event, with no...

  
• 03.30.2024

  Ep. 308 The Unification Church with Jen Kiaba - Episode 88 Remastered

  In this episode we continue our coverage of The Unification Church. This episode includes an interview with artist and activist Jen Kiaba who creates art depicting the spiritual abuse that comes with control and coercion. Find her work here at...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Ep. 307 Cult Chatting with Caroline Ansley

  This week we finally have a new episode. I sat down with Caroline Ansley to discuss cults and coercive control. Caroline, a medical doctor, activist, advocate and cult survivor, is doing SO much to combat these issues in her homeland...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Ep. 306 Scientology - 20 Years In - Episode 65 Remastered Part 2

  This was one of my first introductions to Scientology. Can you tell? Lots has changed in terms of my understanding of cults, of Scientology and my interview style. In this interview, I chat with Fred. Fred spent 20 years of...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Ep. 306 Scientology - 20 Years In - Episode 65 Remastered

  This was one of my first introductions to Scientology. Can you tell? Lots has changed in terms of my understanding of cults, of Scientology and my interview style. In this interview, I chat with Fred. Fred spent 20 years of...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Mysteries on the True Crime Express - International Women's Day Special!

  ...1 historic steam train......9 exceptional true crime podcasts......9 tales woven with the spirit of Women's Day......Will YOU unravel the mysteries aboard?This International Women's Day, join Shane Waters and Wendy Cee on an unprecedentedjourney through the heart of England to Crimecon...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Ep. 304 The Children of God with Daniella Mestyanek Young - Episode 110 Remastered

  In this episode I talk with Daniella about her experiences growing up in the armageddonist movement The Children of God - now known as The Family International. This movement has been exposed in various ways to the public but it...

  
• 02.24.2024

  Ep. 303 The Unification Church with Lisa Kohn - Episode 93 Remastered

  In today's episode I speak at length with Lisa Kohn - author of the Memoir "To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence". Lisa talks us through her childhood coming into the church and her struggles with leaving...

  
• 02.17.2024

  Ep. 302 Interview with Teddy Hose - Unification Church Part 2 - Episode 85 Remastered

  In the start of this months Unification Church coverage, spokesperson against the church, Teddy Hose, speaks with me about his upbringing in the Moonies and his life after. Check out some of Teddy's media presence here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWIfiV1_XQ&t;=1s Cults Explainedhttps://medium.com/@teddyhose/extremism-is-a-team-sport-62531511faadhttp://teddyhose.comJune's Journey -...

  
• 02.17.2024

  Ep. 302 Interview with Teddy Hose - Unification Church Part 1 - Episode 85 Remastered

  In the start of this months Unification Church coverage, spokesperson against the church, Teddy Hose, speaks with me about his upbringing in the Moonies and his life after. Check out some of Teddy's media presence here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWIfiV1_XQ&t;=1s Cults Explainedhttps://medium.com/@teddyhose/extremism-is-a-team-sport-62531511faadhttp://teddyhose.comJune's Journey -...

  
• 02.10.2024

  Ep. 301 Interview with Amanda Montell - Episode 83 Remastered

  In this remastered episode, I sit down with Amanda Montell to discuss her book "Cultish" along with her inugral publication "Wordslut". Amanda talks about how she became interested in Cults and Extremism, the research that went into the book and...

  
• 02.03.2024

  Ep. 300 Interview with Janja Lalich Remastered

  To celebrate this monumental milestone of 300 episodes, I have remastered my early interview with living legend and leading cult expert Janja Lalich. I listen back and wonder what I would ask differently if Janja and I interviewed in this...

  
• 01.27.2024

  Ep. 298 Jehovah's Witnesses - Welsh Congregations - Episode 39 Remastered

  In this week's instalment, we are continuing with our coverage on the Jehovah's Witnesses. Luke tells us his story of growing up JW in small Wales, U.K. This was one of the first extreme cases of harassment and stalking I...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Ep. 297 Ending Coercive Control with Kate Amber

  In this NEW episode, I sit down with Kate Amber to discuss her journey through identifying personal experiences of coercive control, to begining self education and formal academic education in order to understand her experiences and go on to support...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Ep. 296 Jehovah's Witnesses Continued - Episode 37 Remastered

  For this remastered instalment, I speak with Black Sheep who has decided to use a pseudonym to protect her identity. This episode comes with trigger warnings of abuse, sexual and physical. Please listen with discretion. Based in Canada, Black Sheep...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Ep. 295 Introduction to Jehovah's Witnesses Episode 38 Remastered

  For this remastered instalment, we have an introduction to Jehovah's Witnesses with Joe. Joe talks about life within the movement and finding true love. Despite the JW Org having a universal structure worldwide, every congregation is different depending on those...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Ep. 294 Narcissism and Family Cults Part 2 - Episode 25 Remastered

  Ever wondered if Narcissism and Cults go hand in hand? Join me this week while I interview Dee. Dee grew up in a household with 2 narcissistic parents who were extremely devout in their Catholicism. These two things combined led...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Ep. 293 Narcissism and Family Cults - Episode 25 Remastered

  Ever wondered if Narcissism and Cults go hand in hand? Join me this week while I interview Dee. Dee grew up in a household with 2 narcissistic parents who were extremely devout in their Catholicism. These two things combined led...

  
• 12.16.2023

  Ep. 291 The Unification Church - An Introduction - Episode 3 Remastered

  For this episode we explore Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his billion dollar empire "The Unification Church". Famous for its mass wedding ceremonies and anti-communistic ideologies, the research into this episode took many unexpected twists and turns.Get in Touch or...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Ep. 290 Soka Gakkai International - SGI Episode 29 Remastered

  In this episode I sit down to chat with James, an ex-member the Soka Gakkai International. He tells me his candid story about becoming a part of, being wholly involved in and finally leaving SGI. This is the first episode...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Ep. 289 The History of Synanon Episode 13 Remastered

  Since I recorded this episode over 3 years ago, I have realised it is prounounced "dee-derich" not "ded-erich" - my apologies!In this episode, we take a deep look into the very first, no doctors, drug rehabilitation programme and how it...

  
• 12.11.2023

  Ep. 288 Peruvian Community or Cult? Episode 21 Remastered

  In this episode, we listen to Amy's story as she recalls her time within an unnamed Peruvian cult. During this episode, we look at what communes and tourism sound like in Peru. A massive thank you to Amy for sharing...

  
• 12.09.2023

  Ep. 287 Betty Eisner's Psychotherapy Cult - Episode 23 Remastered

  In this episode, Tory sits down to chat with me about her time within Dr Betty Gover Eisner's community that she ran using cult methods of control. Eisner pioneered LSD research and other drugs from the 50's, 60's, 70's and...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Ep. 286 International Society for Krishna Conciousness - ISKCON - Episode 4 Remastered

  Welcome to deep-dive december! Here is episode 4 remastered, looking into the International Society for Krishna Conciousness (ISKCON).Get in Touch or Support:Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCrimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: [email protected]...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Ep. 285 Jim Jones and the People's Temple - Episode 2 Remastered

  Welcome to deep-dive december! In this episode we go through the lives and times of Jim Jones and The People's Temple. Through research, we will dive into Jones from birth until death and cover the events in between that eventually...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Ep. 284 CEDU - Troubled Teen Industry Part 2 Remastered

  In this week's episode, I revisit my first interview regarding the Troubled Teen Industry with CEDU survivior Michael Balaban. Ahead of this interview, I had limited knowledge on the TTI, and have since generated a catalogue of survivor interviews which...

  
• 11.24.2023

  Ep. 284 CEDU - Troubled Teen Industry Part 1 Remastered

  In this week's episode, I revisit my first interview regarding the Troubled Teen Industry with CEDU survivior Michael Balaban. Ahead of this interview, I had limited knowledge on the TTI, and have since generated a catalogue of survivor interviews which...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Ep. 283 Zendik Farm Part 2 Episode 7 Remastered

  Hi all! In this episode we revisit my first ever interview with guest Helen Zuman. Helen is a harvard graduate, accomplished author and survivor of Zendik. In this remastered interview, I had many reflections during the editing process. You can...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Ep. 283 Zendik Farm Part 1 Episode 7 Remastered

  Hi all! In this episode we revisit my first ever interview with guest Helen Zuman. Helen is a harvard graduate, accomplished author and survivor of Zendik. In this remastered interview, I had many reflections during the editing process. You can...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Ep. 282 Pentecostalism - Episode 6 Remastered

  Check out the updates and new blog post here!!Hello listeners and welcome to this weeks instalment of the Cult Vault podcast. It is an exciting time here as I embark on the Psychology of Coercive Control masters course at Salford...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Ep. 280 When Therapy Becomes Abusive Miniseries Part 3

  For this instalment, I sat down to talk with Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens about her experiences being indoctrinated by her own next-door-neighbour and therapist. When Emma was at her lowest, and seeking therapy recommendations from her neighbourly psychologist, she had no...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Ep. 280 When Therapy Becomes Abusive Miniseries Part 2

  For this instalment, I sat down to talk with Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens about her experiences being indoctrinated by her own next-door-neighbour and therapist. When Emma was at her lowest, and seeking therapy recommendations from her neighbourly psychologist, she had no...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Ep. 280 When Therapy Becomes Abusive Miniseries Part 1

  For this instalment, I sat down to talk with Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens about her experiences being indoctrinated by her own next-door-neighbour and therapist. When Emma was at her lowest, and seeking therapy recommendations from her neighbourly psychologist, she had no...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Ep. 279 The Cadet Org of Scientology Miniseries Part 3

  In this miniseries I sit down with Katherine Spallino, author of the brilliant memoir "The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization". In our talk, Katherine explains the Cadet Org, The Sea Org and the Church...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Ep. 279 The Cadet Org of Scientology Miniseries Part 2

  In this miniseries I sit down with Katherine Spallino, author of the brilliant memoir "The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization". In our talk, Katherine explains the Cadet Org, The Sea Org and the Church...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Ep. 279 The Cadet Org of Scientology Miniseries Part 1

  In this miniseries I sit down with Katherine Spallino, author of the brilliant memoir "The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization". In our talk, Katherine explains the Cadet Org, The Sea Org and the Church...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Ep. 278 Understanding a Life of Cultic Influence Part 3

  In this miniseries, I chat with Nicole about her multiple cult experiences ranging from very early childhood, to adolescence and adulthood. Nicole is sharing her story for the first time, showing the impact these experiences have had and how she...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Ep. 278 Understanding a Life of Cultic Influence Part 2

  In this miniseries, I chat with Nicole about her multiple cult experiences ranging from very early childhood, to adolescence and adulthood. Nicole is sharing her story for the first time, showing the impact these experiences have had and how she...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Ep. 278 Understanding a Life of Cultic Influence Part 1

  In this miniseries, I chat with Nicole about her multiple cult experiences ranging from very early childhood, to adolescence and adulthood. Nicole is sharing her story for the first time, showing the impact these experiences have had and how she...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Ep. 277 The Lyman Family Miniseries Part 3

  Guinevere Turner is an acclaimed screenwriter and director. She co-wrote the screenplays for American Psycho and The Notorious Bettie Page and, most recently, wrote the screenplay for Charlie Says. She also wrote and starred in the film Go Fish and...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Ep. 277 The Lyman Family Miniseries Part 2

  Guinevere Turner is an acclaimed screenwriter and director. She co-wrote the screenplays for American Psycho and The Notorious Bettie Page and, most recently, wrote the screenplay for Charlie Says. She also wrote and starred in the film Go Fish and...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Ep. 277 The Lyman Family Miniseries Part 1

  Guinevere Turner is an acclaimed screenwriter and director. She co-wrote the screenplays for American Psycho and The Notorious Bettie Page and, most recently, wrote the screenplay for Charlie Says. She also wrote and starred in the film Go Fish...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Ep. 275 Children of God with Bexy Cameron LIVE at CRIMECON UK

  In this bonus episode, I bring an audio session recorded with Bexy Cameron at the Big Light studio in Glasgow. Bexy, author of the brilliant memoir Cult Following, joined myself and the Crimecon UK team to deliver an impactful session...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Ep. 274 Coercive Control with Evan Stark

  In this week's shorter episode, I sit down to talk with the legendary forensic social worker Evan Stark who played a vital role in getting coercive controlled criminalised in the UK. Through Evan's career of fighting painstakingly beside women who...

  
• 09.25.2023

  48 HOURS TRAILER!

  Hello listeners. Here is something a little different for you all. Please be advised this clip comes with a trigger warning and it does cover true crime themes including murder and the harm of children. I mentioned a while back...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Ep. 273 International Churches of Christ Miniseries Part 3

  In this episode I chat with Laura Davis, host of the Kingdom Kids podcast . We discuss the differences between the Churches of Christ and the International Churches of Christ, how the split occured and Laura's personal experiences throughout childhood...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Ep. 273 International Churches of Christ Miniseries Part 2

  In this episode I chat with Laura Davis, host of the Kingdom Kids podcast . We discuss the differences between the Churches of Christ and the International Churches of Christ, how the split occured and Laura's personal experiences throughout childhood...