We saved the mother of all fucked up psychology studies for last... MKUltra. During the early Cold War and Korean Wars, in the late '40s and early '50s, the CIA became a super paranoid and obsessed spy agency, working on the notion that communists might have perfected some kind of a drug or technique that could control the human mind.  Project MKUltra lasted through the '50s and '60s (at least that's what they want us to think) and killed many people and destroyed countless lives.Wait... the CIA is shady AF? Yep, and you probably didn't know just how unscrupulous  until now.✨If you wanna get your TSFU episodes ad free and on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, check out our Patreon! You get access to over 150 episodes that aren't on the regular feed, and you'd like them all ad free, join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month! There is actually now a new FREE version that you can try with no commitment!

TSFU PRESENTS: Psychotic Psychology- Ep. 5: MK Ultra Part I

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We now have FIFTEEN episodes filled with Biblical fun on our Patreon, so we've decided to start sharing the magic. Every month we'll be releasing a past Bible episode here on the regular feed! We've compiled the first 3 episodes of "Ash and Michelle Do the Bible" (4 episodes total), for your listening pleasure... join us here on the free feed next month for episode 4, or listen to episode 4 right NOW on Patreon. "Ash Learns the Bible" episodes 1-11 are also available now, only on Patreon!Ash started her Biblical journey of learning way back in December 2022 with previous co-host Michelle Mosher (episodes 101-136), in a Patreon exclusive segment called "Ash and Michelle Do the Bible". Michelle had spent many of her teen years in a Pentecostal cult and Ash had never picked up a Bible. But when Michelle got moving and grooving in other areas of life, Ash knew she had to keep quenching her thirst for that Biblical knowledge. Now friend and comedian Kristal Adams continues telling Ash about the Good Word every month on "Ash Learns the Bible", only on Patreon!✨For ad free access to 250 additional TSFU episodes, including all of our Bible content and all other bonus content, as well as a shite ton of other cool stuff, check out our Patreon here✨

ASH LEARNS THE BIBLE: Genesis- The Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, Sodom and Gomorrah, Oh My!

Welcome to the second episode of our new segment, "TSFU INTERVIEWS..."!In this episode, Fallon sits down with author Cait West to chat about her life and her new memoir, "Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy". Cait spills all the details about growing up in the strict Christian Patriarchy movement, which adopts the beliefs of the Quiverfull Movement (check out our episode "The New F Word- Ep. 5: "Under Authority" and The Quiverfull Movement") and emphasizes men's role of authority.  She was groomed to be a stay-at-home daughter with no college or career in sight. Every detail of her life was controlled until she found the courage to escape.Rift is Cait's amazing story of breaking free from this oppressive upbringing and forging her own path. She dives into the lingering effects of patriarchal religious trauma and her own role in those systems. Her story sheds light on the impacts of "purity culture" and the abuse in some extremist Christian communities.Check out "Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy" on Amazon!✨If you wanna get your TSFU episodes ad free and on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, check out our Patreon! You get access to over 200 episodes that aren't on the regular feed, and you'd like them all ad free, join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month! There is actually now a new FREE version that you can try with no commitment!

TSFU INTERVIEWS: Cait West, Author of "Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy"

We're officially back Cultlings!Today we're talking about a fairly new cult on the horizon, The University of Cosmic Intelligence, and its mysterious and problematic leader Rashad Jamal.  Fallon tells us how this group got on the public radar, their criminal actions, and what we know about the cult and its missing members. The gals also talk about cults growing online as a new danger. ✨If you wanna get your TSFU episodes ad free and on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, check out our Patreon! You get access to over 200 episodes that aren't on the regular feed, and you'd like them all ad free, join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month! There is actually now a new FREE version that you can try with no commitment!

TSFU: Ep. 152- New Cult: The University of Cosmic Intelligence

Note: this season of TSFU Presents originally aired in February 2023. We will be back with a brand new episode next Friday! In this episode of "Jarring Japan", a TSFU Presents season where we explored the more interesting aspects of Japanese culture, Ash and guest co-host Alex of Weird Distractions Podcast talked about insane reality, game and prank shows.Skip to 22:03 to hear the story of Tomoaki Hamatsu aka Nasubi ("Eggplant"), a Japanese reality TV star who was left naked in a room for over a year, endlessly filling out magazine sweepstakes to win his basic needs, including food, water and clothing. While being unwittingly filmed 24/7. A new documentary about Hamatsu, The Contestant, is available on Hulu now.Find everything about Weird Distractions here! And follow them on Instagram!✨Check out our Patreon if you miss us and want access to over 200 ad free episodes that aren't on the regular feed!

TRENDING TOPIC: Tomoaki Hamatsu aka Nasubi/Eggplant, "The Contestant"

WE HAVE A NEW SEGMENT, AND THIS IS ACTUALLY THE FIRST OF THREE THAT WE'RE ROLLING OUT! WE PRESENT TO YOU "TSFU INTERVIEWS..."! This is a new segment where Ash, Fallon and friend of the podcast Chauntee Pitts will interview survivors, authors and all sorts of other incredible guests!In this first conversation, Ash and Shelly Snow Pordea discuss Shelly's new book, 'The Cheating Wife,' which explores the themes of abuse, control, and the patriarchy within the context of a fictional story. They also touch on their own experiences with religious cults and the importance of raising awareness about the treatment of women within these systems. Shelly emphasizes the need for informed consent and proper training for counselors within religious organizations.The conversation highlights the importance of challenging societal norms and promoting empathy and understanding. Ash and Shelly also discuss the harmful messages and beliefs perpetuated by religious institutions, particularly regarding gender roles and sexuality. They explore the damaging effects of the patriarchy and the pressure it puts on both men and women. Shelly shares her personal experiences growing up in a strict religious environment and how it influenced her writing. They also touch on the importance of finding a safe and supportive community and the need to ask questions and challenge dogma.✨If you wanna get your TSFU episodes ad free and on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, check out our Patreon! You get access to over 200 episodes that aren't on the regular feed, and you'd like them all ad free, join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month! There is actually now a new FREE version that you can try with no commitment!

TSFU PRESENTS: Psychotic Psychology- Ep. 5: MK Ultra Part I

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