A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Each episode asks the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? Sounds Like A Cult, hosted by Amanda Montell, author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, analyzes a different zeitgeisty group every week to try and answer the big question: This group sounds like a cult, but is it really? And if so, ...

We are the enlightened, the ultimate authority. The prophets who drink wine and spoil books you may or may not have read by answering 10th grade English style book club questions from the internet. Warning: may contain long rants. We’re all team Edward here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

We read books, and then talk about them

An interview show about people who grew up in cults and how they adjusted to mainstream society after they left.

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to prot ...

Two Sisters, Brandi and Sunni discussing real life liars, frauds, fakes and phonies who lie lie lie! New Episodes Weekly.

Kannada book reading mainly Cult practice, scientific and psychological thriller

Compelling interviews with thinkers, authors and thought leaders on politics, art and culture by hosts Jonathon Astro (Sydney) and Ricky Allpike (Melbourne).

Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks… and just might shape your life and career.

Are you an overthinker? Prone to thought spirals? Do you wonder why, despite living in the "Information Age," life only seems to be making less sense? From extreme celebrity worshippers to people with master’s degrees basing their real-life choices on Mercury’s whereabouts, there seems to be a lot of delulu out there these days. More than ever, in fact. Enter: This relatable, thought-provoking podcast for curious overthinkers. Every other week, tune in as host Amanda Montell, author of the N ...

Exploring the history of the world through the material culture of its people. Our website: www.worldartnow.com in association with: www.michaelbackmanltd.com

Every week, hosts Allen and Magellan watch and review two episodes of a cult classic TV show with a focus on comedy and criticism, like a fun book club with friends! Feel free to jump into any season and watch along with us!

Trick or Treat Radio is the world’s most dangerous podcast! They discuss at least one film a week, argue, make fun of each other and hope to make you laugh, some hosts might even die trying. Trick or Treat Radio has been rated one of the top horror podcasts according to Rue Morgue Magazine, blumhouse.com and Entertainment Weekly! Join hosts; Johnny Wolfenstein, MonsterZero, Ares, and Michael Ravenshadow as they discuss all manner of topics including, but not limited to: genre cinema with a h ...

Welcome the redacted apostate, your guide to life after leaving high-control groups. This channel is your compass through the challenging journey of reclaiming independence. Dive into insightful discussions, practical tips, and empowering stories on navigating a world where you must make your own decisions free from a controlling environment. Whether you've recently broken free or are contemplating the leap, join us for support, understanding, and strategies to navigate the complex internal ...

3 friends, 3 different religious backgrounds, coming together to describe their experiences and challenges of their faith.

Welcome to Entrepreneurs Cult, where amazing things happen.

Celebrating the Awakening of Humanity. A show by the guy who brought you The Truthzilla Podcast ”What’s the difference between Conspiracy Theory and Fact? About Six Months..”

Reconstruction after deconstruction--after leaving religion behind. This show also educates the listeners of the dangers posed by dominion theology and the Christian Right today.

Readings from the Classic Celtic books - everything for lovers of the Lore and stories of the Ancient Celts. We will cover the Celts, Fairies, Myths, Legends, Folklore and stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic realms. If like us, you have seen all those wonderful books that were once published about Celtic Mythology, Folklore, or the Fairies and wished that you had the time to read them, then you have found the right podcast to bring them to your fireside.

A podcast about the IFB Cult as told by survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavri'el HaCohen. This podcast covers the IFB, the history of the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement, other cults, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion. General Content Warning: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this sh ...

Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption and pedophilia. Discussions peel back the hidden layers within these cults and reveal the real trauma that occurs behind closed doors. Join members on their journey toward understanding, healing and personal development.

Millie and Danielle, a film expert and a film enthusiast, program a double feature of their favorite movies with a different wild theme every week. Join these friends as they dissect the films and explore the weird ways we respond to and learn to love movies. Millie De Chirico is a film programmer, writer, and historian with a career spanning nearly 20 years. She co-created and programmed the weekly cult movie franchise TCM Underground for Turner Classic Movies from 2006-2023. Her book, TCM ...

Noir Confidential draws upon the era of filmmaking known as Film Noir. Today, the genre is called Neo-Noir, but the same concepts, tropes, and techniques are used to reflect today's feelings of inevitability, cynicism and defeat. The pessimism, distrust, and greed displayed in classic Film Noir movies like "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Third Man" speak to a society racked by geopolitical conflict and economic disparity. All the elements that sparked the Film Noir heyday have returned to haun ...

Two oddball, longtime geek friends from Toronto's Best Cult Video store get together and talk about topics the mainstream ignores. Everything from cult directors, strange celebrities, childhood recollections, music, comics, you name it.What's the topic? Tune in and hear.

Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...

Two hilarious, sassy, and neuro-divergent best friends talk about their book club’s latest spooky, horror, or thriller reads ranging from “the husband did it!” to “it’s a cult in the apartment building”. Alex and Celisa discuss their thoughts on the books, the important take-aways to avoid getting murdered, and various, hopefully related topics. Join them as they delve into each book and attempt to navigate the never-ending tangents with dark humor and plenty of swear words in this monthly b ...

Once regarded as a cult book in the 1960s by the Flower Power generation, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse remains even today a simple and fresh tale of a man's spiritual quest. Penned by a deeply spiritual German author, Siddhartha explores multiple themes of enlightenment, thinking beyond set rules, love and humanity. Siddhartha is a young contemporary of the spiritual master Gautam Buddha who lived in India at some time during the 4th century BC. The story has striking parallels to Buddha's own ...

A weekly story-telling comedy podcast looking at the Bible as a wild collection of myths and legends, as told by a queer ex-vangelical to a secular cult survivor.

Laugh and learn w/ Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/

Regular podcast featuring unique and in-depth discussions covering Doctor Who and other classic TV and movies, usually in the sci-fi and sci-fantasy fields. Launched in 2007, we've lost count of how many episodes we've actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field. Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.

Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence. You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now. “A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and th ...

I'm not afraid of books. And you shouldn't be either. In this podcast you'll hear side-by-side comparisons of books whose truths have terrified mortals.

Exploration of occult magick, ritual sex, tantra, yoga, neuroscience, quantum mechanics, Spirituality, Self Help, Personal Development. hosted by Adam Nox Submit your questions to info@thecult.co.za or visit www.thecvltofyou.co.za to join the experience and learn the keys to mastery. New Episodes every Wednesday

Join Jenna Gordon, Sarah Stewart-Smith and the rest of the VERVE Books team as we discuss books, ideas, and all things publishing.

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Many talented people's writings and movies address the deep, dark mysteries of our world — across both Fiction (Horror, Crime, Sci-Fi, Action-Adventure, Romance, LGBT) and Non-Fiction (Crime, History, Science, Paranormal) stories. Please step into the “House of Mystery” 5 nights a week and join us as we go deep into the creative process behind our esteemed guests' works. Past Guests in Non-Fiction have included Marcia Clark (of the O.J. Simpson trial), Robert Kennedy, Jr., Jesse Ventura, Bur ...

They've been best friends for 20 years, and pop culture aficionados for even longer. Now, as moms of toddlers, Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg are taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. A "Good Morning America" and ABC Audio podcast.

Anna and Joey celebrate and interrogate the world of everyday realizations.

Confessing Concord is a podcast that provides a holistic study through the Lutheran Confessions found in the Book of Concord aimed to promote Confessional Lutheranism in the broader Christian community and graduate listeners from students to teachers of the Christian faith. Brought to you by Transcendent Truth Media. https://transcendenttruthmedia.wordpress.com

An irregular podcast of the Company of Little Dunmow featuring snippets of life as medeival living history enthusiasts.

Where the Long Tail Ends is a website dedicated to finding old, obscure and possibly awful films that are adrift in the sea of pop culture. Helping to fulfill that mission are the three podcasts offered by Where the Long Tail Ends. Spoiler Alert!, which is dedicated to reviewing newer films that catch our interest, the Cabin in the Woods Film Festival Podcast in which Matt forces Angela Fabbrini to watch a horror film and then verbally dodge her rage and of course, High and Low (Brow), which ...

Have you ever met someone who survived a CULT? Leaving The Village is a podcast about life inside Bill Gothard's cult IBLP/ATI. Hosts Jessica Goforth and Alexis Grey take you behind the scenes of growing up inside, how they left, and introduce an entire cohort of survivors of radicalized religion.

Two guys: One Kurdish, One Jewish- share thoughts and personal experiences regarding topics such as religion, atheism, spirituality, science, and film